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Mario Bertoli
Orthopedic surgeon
18 years of experience
4.5
61 reviews
Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Mario Bertoli

Orthopedic surgeon
18 years of experience
Dr. Mario Bertoli is an experienced and highly skilled orthopedic and hip shoulder replacement surgeon in the Czech Republic. He has 17+ years of experience and specializes in joint arthroscopic surgeries.Read more
4.5
61 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Colectomy (large bowel resection) $11623.48
Gastroectomy $12680.16
Kidney-sparing surgery $6340.08
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Hamdi Er
Eye surgery specialist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade

Hamdi Er

Eye surgery specialist
27 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is an Eye Diseases Specialist with an extensive research record in ophthalmology, including 63 international and numerous national publications. He has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures such as Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and Transplantation of retina. He is an active member of several professional societies including TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS.Read more
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Cengizhan Ekiczeli
Plastic surgeon
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
BHT Clinic

Cengizhan Ekiczeli

Plastic surgeon
12 years of experience
Dr. Cengizhan Ekiczeli is a Plastic Surgeon with over 16 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures such as rhinoplasty, forehead reduction, breast surgery, Vaser liposuction, post-bariatric surgery, abdominoplasty, gynecomastia, and facial surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.Read more
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Giuseppe Speziale
Cardiologist
27 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Giuseppe Speziale

Cardiologist
27 years of experience
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a highly experienced Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Surgeon from Italy. He specializes in cardio surgery, minimally-invasive and noninvasive valvular surgery for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, as well as surgery for cardiac arrhythmias, Thoraortic atrium, myocardial surgery, and heart failure. He is known for performing procedures such as Coronary Artery Stenting, Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG), Valve Replacement, Implantation of Artificial Pacemaker, Mitral Valve Repair, Balloon Valvuloplasty, Interatrial Septum Defect Closure, Interventricular Septum Defect Closure, Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Balloon Plastic of Heart Valves, and Opened Foramen Ovale Closure.Read more
5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $9510.12 - $12680.16
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) $11623.48 - $13736.84
Umbilical hernia repair $4226.72 - $4755.06
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Giulio Boscarino
Vascular surgeon
16 years of experience

Giulio Boscarino

Vascular surgeon
16 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Lucia Magnani Health Clinic
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Petr Zeithaml
General surgeon
25 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Czech Republic, Horovice
Altoa | Czech Hospital of Horovice

Petr Zeithaml

General surgeon
25 years of experience
Dr. Petr Zeithaml specializes in Health Systems Engineering, with a research focus on modeling and simulation of systems and processes related to healthcare, health services, pharmaceutical development, and precision dosing. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Manchester in 2014.Read more
5.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $6200
Resection of gallbladder $3600
Umbilical hernia repair $2700
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Eduardo Vilas Boas Braga
Anesthesiologist
74 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Brazil, São Paulo
Dr. Eduardo Braga - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Brazil

Eduardo Vilas Boas Braga

Anesthesiologist
74 years of experience

accreditations:

International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Eduardo Braga is a plastic surgeon based in Brazil. He completed his residency in plastic surgery by SOBRAPAR in Campinas and is a specialist in Plastic Surgery by the Ministry of Education (MEC) as well as the Regional Council of Medicine and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He has also completed training with Professor Ivo Pitanguy and Professor Foad Nahai in Atlanta, USA. He is a member of several prestigious medical associations including the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, the Paulista Medical Association, the Brazilian Medical Association, the International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS), the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and the International Society of Plastic Surgeons American (ASPS).

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Armando Torres
Implantologist
24 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
Ortodoncia CDMX

Armando Torres

Implantologist
24 years of experience

SIMPLIFIED RESUME:  

.- DENTAL SURGEON.  

.- SPECIALIST IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY.  

.- MASTER'S DEGREE IN DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY, PERIODONTICS AND ORAL SURGERY.  

.- HIGH SPECIALTY IN ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY.  

.- HIGH SPECIALTY IN ATM SURGERY AND JOINT PROSTHESES.  

.-CERTIFIED BY THE MEXICAN COUNCIL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY.  

.-MEMBER OF THE STAFF OF THE ANGELES MEDICAL GROUP.  

.-24 YEARS AS A PROFESSOR OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY AT THE U.N.A.M.  

.-ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL.  

 

24 YEARS OF PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINE  

      

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Eduardo Fernandez
Wellness Specialist
10 years of experience
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Holistic Bio Spa®

Eduardo Fernandez

Wellness Specialist
10 years of experience

accreditations:

Doctorate

Eduardo Fernandez, MD

Medical Doctor & Cell Expert

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of Cells and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of Cells for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in stem cell treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of stem cell therapies.

Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.

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Sukru Kandemir
Periodontist
45 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Nifa Dent International

Sukru Kandemir

Periodontist
45 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Kandemir was the head of the Periodontology Department at Ege University until 2019. He has made significant contributions to dental science, particularly in periodontal disease and implantology over his dynamic career.

Dr. Kandemir holds a Doctorate in Clinical Sciences from Ege University, where he has been a full professor since 1994. He has published 14 research papers and presented at various international conferences, including the İzmir Dişhekimleri Odası and ACBID International Conference.

He has supervised numerous doctoral theses and led impactful research projects, enhancing periodontal treatment methods. Dr. Kandemir is proficient in English and continues to advance dental education and care standards at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.5
61 reviews
Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Jaroslav Tvaruzek

General surgeon
34 years of experience

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

  • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
  • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
  • thyroidectomy
  • nephrectomy
  • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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4.5
61 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Colectomy (large bowel resection) $11623.48
Gastroectomy $12680.16
Kidney-sparing surgery $6340.08
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Omer Faruk Bilgen
Leg surgery specialist
39 years of experience
Turkey, Bursa
Private Medicabil Hospital

Omer Faruk Bilgen

Leg surgery specialist
39 years of experience
Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen is a highly experienced orthopedist-traumatologist, specializing in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgeries, revision arthroplasty, femoral osteotomy, treatment of hip dislocation, and management of avascular necrosis (AVN). With over 35 years of professional experience, he performs approximately 650 orthopedic surgeries annually and has made substantial contributions to his field through academic publications and conference presentations.Read more
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Ali Baran Budak
Vascular surgeon
28 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ali Baran Budak

Vascular surgeon
28 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease - Endovascular / Hybrid / Surgical Interventions (Percutaneous arterial and venous interventions (atherectomy, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, selective thrombolytic procedures, stent, balloon), EVAR-TEVAR, Cell 

1.Diabetic Foot 

2.Critical Leg Ischemia / Gangrene (Acute or Chronic) 

3.Deep Vein Thrombosis 

4.Carotid Artery Stenosis 

5.Aneurysm 

Varicose Veins Treatment (Radiofrequency, surgery, hybrid, sclerotherapy) 

Chronic Renal Failure Vascular Access Problems (Arteriovenous Fistula) (Endovascular – Surgical Interventions) 

Hybrid Vascular Surgery (Interventions in which Open and Angiographic Techniques are used simultaneously) 

Vascular Surgery 

Academic Development 

Adult Heart Surgery (coronary bypass, Valve Surgery) 

Education 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Undergraduate / 1994-2000 

Hacettepe University / Faculty of Medicine / M.Sc. / 2000 

Turkey Yüksek İhtisas Hospital Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery / Ph.D.-S. Competency-Medical Specialization / 2007 

University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Eah Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor Title / 2018

Experience 

Ataturk Chest Disease. And Sky. Cer. Eah Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2007-2008 

Erzurum Marshal Çakmak Hospital (Military Service) / 2008-2009 

Ataturk Chest Disease. And Sky. Cer. Eah Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2009-2011 

Establishment of Ankara Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2011-2013 

Health Sciences University Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / 2013-2019 

Yüksekova State Hospital (Temporary Assignment) / 21.9.2016-12.10.2016 

Derecik Barracks Mobile Field Hospital within the Scope of Operation Claw / 20.6.2019-20.07.2019 

Health Sciences University Ankara City Hospital / 2019-2020 

Baskent University Alanya Practice and Research Hospital / 2020-2022

Liv Hospital Ulus / 2022-

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2006 

National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2006 

Phlebology Association, 2017 

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Association, 2017 

Charing Cross-London, Faculty Member, 2018 

European Society for Vascular Surgery, Member, 2018

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Taveechai Taveecharoenkool
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
Rattinan Medical Center

Taveechai Taveecharoenkool

General surgeon
14 years of experience

Education and Qualifications :

  • Bachelor degree in medical science
    Faculty of science, Mahidol university 1998-2002
  • Medical degree
    Faculty of medicine, Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university 1998-2001, 2008-2011
  • Diploma Thai board of otolaryngology head and neck surgery.
    Faculty of medicine, Vajira hospital, Navamindradhiraj University 2015-8
  • Fellowship of Korean college of cosmetic surgery and medicine 2018-19
  • Doctor of Philosophy in immunology
    Faculty of medicine, Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university 2006-2010

Work history :

  • Khon Kaen hospital, Thailand 2010-2011
  • Wanyai hospital, Mukdahan, Thailand 2010-2012
  • Ponsak clinic, Bangkok, Thailand 2012-2013
  • Meko clinic, Bangkok, Thailand 2013-2015
  • Vajira hospital, Bangkok, Thailand 2015-2018
  • clinics Bangkok, Thailand 2018-present

Certificate of training/participation :

  • Korean society for cosmetic surgery fellowship 2018-19
  • Live surgery and hand-on in upper and lower blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, lip plasty, mentoplasty, breast augmentation, face lift. V-fet clinic
  • 4th ASEAN meeting of aesthetic surgery and medicine 2019
  • FATS Bangkok 2019 (Forum of adipose tissue and )
  • Rhinoplasty master class manila 2019
  • Annual meetings of Royal Collage of Otolaryngologists- head and neck surgeons of Thailand 2017-20
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Alper Hacioglu
Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Alper Hacioglu

Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience
Dr. Alper Hacioglu is a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in various operations including umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, liver resection, appendectomy, small intestine resection, lumpectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, lipoma removal, and various gastric surgeries like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, post-bariatric plastic surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.Read more
Doctor's visit price on request
Lipoma Removal $800 - $1500
Small intestine resection $1500 - $2000
Lumpectomy $1500 - $2000
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Muslum Tarkan
Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Muslum Tarkan

Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.Read more
Doctor's visit price on request
Lipoma Removal $800 - $1500
Small intestine resection $1500 - $2000
Lumpectomy $1500 - $2000
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Gokhan Yilmaz
Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Gokhan Yilmaz

Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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Haluk Talu
Eye surgery specialist
23 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy

Haluk Talu

Eye surgery specialist
23 years of experience
Dr. Haluk Talu is a highly experienced Eye Diseases Specialist, with expertise in general eye examinations, cataract treatment, laser eye treatments, and presbyopia treatment. He has handled over 20,000 surgical cases over 19 years, including Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgery among others. He has published over 50 scientific articles, and is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.Read more
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Cagatay Tezel
Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Cagatay Tezel

Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Minimally invasive lung surgeries 

Lung cancer 

Pulmonary membrane diagnosis and treatments 

Mesothelioma surgery 

Diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic diseases 

Minimally invasive Mediastinal tumor surgery 

Sweating surgeries

Experience 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999 

Kızılay Etimesgut Central Warehouse-Ankara 1999-2000 

Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Istanbul 2000-2005 

Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus 2005-2006 

Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2006-2007 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2007-2010 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2010-2012 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2012-2013 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2013-2020 

Sultan II. Abbulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2020

Liv Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association 

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 

Turkish Thoracic Society 

Turkish Respiratory Research Association 

National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

Lung Cancer Society 

European Respiratory Society 

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Luigi Masoni
General surgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Luigi Masoni

General surgeon
35 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a seasoned general surgeon with a specialty in Oncology and General Surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Masoni has innovated a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and won an award for performing a total proctocolectomy with a three trocars technique.Read more
5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $9510.12 - $12680.16
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) $11623.48 - $13736.84
Umbilical hernia repair $4226.72 - $4755.06
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