Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital in Tel Aviv. He holds a visiting professorship at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Sukhotnik is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and treats neonatal and pediatric abdominal conditions.

Clinical Focus & Procedures

The doctor treats conditions in children, including anal atresia and liver hemangioma. He performs abdominal surgeries such as small intestine resections and hiatal hernia repairs. Dr. Sukhotnik also treats inguinal and umbilical hernias.

His surgical practice involves these key procedures:

• Resection of the esophagus, large intestine, and liver
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – a procedure to examine bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope
• Laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy
• Treatment of pancreatic cysts and lymphatic disorders
• Hemorrhoidectomy and removal of soft tissue lipomas

Academic & Professional Roles

Dr. Sukhotnik held a position as an Associate Professor at the Israel Institute of Technology from 2013–2018. He continues to contribute to medical education as a visiting professor in Tel Aviv. The specialist coordinates with international bodies to improve pediatric surgical standards.

Education & Training

• 1990 – Chernivtsi Medical University – Medical Degree, Ukraine
• Residency and specialized training in pediatric surgery, Israel

Professional Memberships

• Israeli Medical Association
• European Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons
• Israeli Association of Pediatrics
• International Education Bureau

Pediatric Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anal Diseases.

• The Anterior Abdominal Wall is Open.

• Choledochal Cyst.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (Chalasia).

• Hirschsprung's Disease, Intestinal Obstruction.

• Ovarian Cyst, Varicocele in Children.

• Inguinal Hernia.

• Funicular Cyst/Nuck Duct Cyst.

• Undescended Testis.

• Hydrocele (Kominike/Nonkominike).

• Circumcision/Pilonidal Sinus.

• Hypospadias.

• Hypertophic Lingual Frenulum.

• Umbilical Granuloma.

• Labial Synechia/Fusion.

• Constipation/Fecal Incontinence.

• Esophagus is closed.

• Stomach Obstruction/Diaphragmatic Hernia.

• Hydronephrosis (Kidney Enlargement).

• Vesicoureteral Reflux.

• Urinary Incontinence.

Education

• Pediatric Surgeon//Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2003

• Assistant Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2006

• Associate Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2011

• Professor Pediatric Surgery Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016

Career

• Pediatric Surgeon Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2003-2006

• Assistant Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2006-2011

• Associate Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2011-2016

• Professor Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016-2023

• Professor Biruni University Medical School 2023- Currently

Publications: Yurtcu, M., B. Aydogdu, M.C. Avunduk ve E. Gunel, “A rare presentation of true

hermaphroditism: An abnormal inguinoscrotal mass,” Neuroendocrinol Letters,

Dr Supaporn Sompanwang, M.D.

General Pediatrician

Has Special training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and injuries in children. Pediatricians also help manage other problems that affect children, such as developmental disorders and behavioral, emotional, and social problems.

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University

Certificates

Certificate of Pediatrics, Buddhachinaraj Phitsanulok Hospital

Certificate of Family Medicine, Buddhachinaraj Phitsanulok Hospital

Current Positions

Pediatrician at Intrarat Hospital

この医師は、Ichilov Medical Center - Souraskyの皮膚科の部長を務めています。豊富な教育背景を持ち、Technion – Israel Institute of Technologyの皮膚科教授であり、フィラデルフィアのThomas Jefferson Universityで遺伝性皮膚病を専門としています。この医師は、エルサレムのヘブライ大学で皮膚科および性病学のレジデンシーを修了しました。臨床経験には、テルアビブSourasky Medical Centerの皮膚科の部長を務め、Top Ichilov Clinicでの個人診療が含まれます。この医師は、いくつかの専門学会のメンバーであり、200以上の会議に貢献し、220の科学出版物を著しています。<\/p>

Dr Panyapan Tiraprasidporn, M.D.

General Pediatrician

Special training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and injuries in children. Pediatricians also help manage other problems that affect children, such as developmental disorders and behavioral, emotional, and social problems.

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Certificates

Certificate of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Current Positions

General Pediatrician at Intrarat Hospital

Education and Specialization

• 1986 - 1989: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1989 – 1993: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1994 – 1999: SSK Tepecik Children's Hospital
• 1999: Head of Emergency Department, SSK Tepecik Hospital

Experience

• 1993 – 1994: Konya Meram Hatunsaray Health Center
• 2000: Diyarbakır Military Hospital
• 2000 – 2013: Antalya Atatürk State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Medstar / Memorial Hospital
• 2019 – Present: Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Chief physician, osteopathic therapist

Respiratory diseases (outpatient treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma)

Allergic diseases

Gastrointestinal diseases

SPECIALITY:

Osteopathic therapist

Training and membership:

1991-1998 Azerbaijan Medical University, Faculty of Medicine

Internship in therapy in 1998-1999.

From 2004 to 2018 in the areas of application of Integrative Medicine - acupuncture, homeosiniatry,

biopuncture, neurotherapy, hirudotherapy, segmental therapy and other improvements

completed the courses.

2011-2012 – specialization “Bioresonance diagnostics and therapy” at MPEI.

In 2014-2018, he received a degree in osteopathy at the St. Petersburg Institute of Osteopathy.

2016 in Istanbul Çapa Hospital, 2018 in Ankara GATA Keçiören Hospital.

participated in experimental practice.

Participated in the 1st and 2nd Microbiome Congresses in Turkey in 2021-2022.

COVID19 Lung as speaker at Family Medicine Summit 2021 in Turkey

He spoke about the complications.

foreign specialists in Germany, various cities of Turkey and Azerbaijan

participated in many conferences

Specializations

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

Child Health and Diseases

Experience

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

PRIVATE TAMMED HOSPITAL

PRIVATE LIFE HOSPITAL

PRIVATE HATEM HOSPITAL

Specialist Dr. Fatih Mert Children's Clinic

Private Sevgi Hospital

Private NCR Hospital (2019-)

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)

Karadeniz Technical University (2000-2005)

Education

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

PRIVATE TAMMED HOSPITAL

PRIVATE LIFE HOSPITAL

PRIVATE HATEM HOSPITAL

Specialist Dr. Fatih Mert Children's Clinic

Private Sevgi Hospital

Private NCR Hospital (2019-2020)

Private Center Prime (2020-2022)

Private Mercan Hospital (2022-2023)

Private BAH Hospital (2023-.....)

Professional Memberships

Newborn Intensive Care Course

Mechanical Ventilation Course

Neonatal Resuscitation Course

National Pediatrics Congress

National Pediatrics Days

Pediatrics Endocrine and Metabolism Congress

Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Congress

Asthma Symposium

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 – Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2013 – Prof. Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul

2011 – Assoc.Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

2010 - 2011 – Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

2006 - 2009 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1992 - 2005 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

1984 - 1991 – Orthopedist, SB Rize Hospital, Rize

1983 - 1984 – Orthopedist, Medical Sub-Lieutenant Kayseri Airborne Brigade, Kayseri

2004 - 2008 – Coordinator, Pediatric Orthopedics-Orthopedic Trauma-Ilizarov Meetings, Istanbul Hospitals

2002 - 2004 – President, TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

COURSES ATTENDED

1997 - 2014 – Trainer, Ilizarov Limb Lengthening Courses

2012 – International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium, Orlando FL

2011 – Instructor, AO Pediatric Trauma Course, Izmir

1996 – Graf Hip Ultrasonography Course, Vienna

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society (TOTDER)

Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology

TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch

Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center) Founding Member

EPOS (European Pediatric Orthopedics Society)

AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

AWARDS

1) 2008. Chondroprotective effect of salicylate and chloroquine in pyogenic septic arthritis. SSK Göztepe Training and

Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award.

2) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal

Competition First Place Award

3) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new

technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition Second Place Award.

4) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal Competition Second Place Award

5) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and

adults. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award

6) 2004. A new capsuloplasty technique in DDH treatment. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific

Journal Competition First Place Award

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist

Education

Yeditepe University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)

2004 - 2007

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty

1995 – 1998

Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Pediatrics Instructor

1985 - 1987

Professional Experience

Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology

2017 – Present

Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

2013 – 2017 

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics

1994 – 2004

Publications

Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic

bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link

Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of

recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link

Languages

Turkish: Native

English: Advanced

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı İlyaslar Primary School in 1960, from Haydarpaşa High School in 1966, and from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1972. In the same year, he became an assistant in the 2nd Surgery Department of the Faculty of Medicine. Between November 1975 and February 1976, he completed his military service for 4 months at the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgery.

To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to specialize further, he worked as a registrar at the University of London's "The Hospital for Sick Children" from 01.12.1978 to 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies and became an associate professor in 1982.

In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department, which included a 30-bed inpatient unit, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants, and specialists. In 1988, he became a professor. In addition to leading the Pediatric Surgery Department, he served as the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. From 1995 to 1998, he was the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He is a specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology. He has numerous cited and published clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, expert theses, and free papers presented at domestic and international congresses. He is the author of several books, including Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), and Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

He is a member of various professional medical associations, including the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed, and trained a large number of students, assistants, specialists, and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013 and retired due to age limits on 16.03.2016. His contracted working period at the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. He continues to work as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and participates in weekly meetings of the Council of Children's Tumors.

Dr. Daniela Dobritoiu is a pediatric surgery specialist with extensive experience in open and minimally invasive techniques. She treats a wide range of surgical conditions in children. Her expertise includes congenital malformations and urological and gastrointestinal diseases. She performs thoracoscopic and laparoscopic procedures that support rapid recovery and minimal trauma.

She has completed many national and international courses and workshops. She has authored and coauthored several scientific papers presented at national and international conferences. She is an active member of professional medical societies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sait Buğdacı is a highly experienced physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his medical education and specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal diseases, endoscopic procedures, and clinical research. He has contributed to medical education through numerous scientific publications and textbooks and currently sees patients at Central Hospital.

Areas of Interest • Pediatric gastrointestinal surgery • Anorectal malformations and motility disorders • Minimally invasive pediatric surgery • Pediatric colorectal and pelvic floor disorders

Dr. Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat is an ophthalmologist. Dr. Chotkajornkiat holds an MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok.

Dr. Chotkajornkiat completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Dr. Chotkajornkiat then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the same center.

Dr. Chotkajornkiat is board certified by the Thai Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chotkajornkiat also holds a certificate in neuro-ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand.

Dr. Chen Ling is a pediatric neurologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Chen previously worked at The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University. Dr. Chen graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Dr. Chen completed pediatric neurology training at Shanghai Xinhua Hospital in 1999.

Expertise includes pediatric neurological disorders, epilepsy, developmental delays, tic disorders, ADHD and other neurobehavioral conditions, peripheral nerve disorders, intracranial infections, and myopathies.

Professional appointments include: Member, Child Neurology and Developmental Disorders Group (Fujian Medical Association, Pediatrics). Standing council member, Fujian Anti-Epilepsy Association. Member, Children and Adolescent Sleep Disorders Committee (Fujian Sleep Medicine Society). Standing council member, Fujian Alliance of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatrists.

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.