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Leyla Elmas
5
years of experience

Leyla Elmas

  • Specialization: Dermatologist
  • 5 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English, Turkish
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Selected as the International Dermatology Specialist of the Year in the 2023 ASDS International Observership Program.

    Dr. Leyla Elmas is a Dermatology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She previously worked at Yüksekova State Hospital and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Elmas completed her dermatology training at Hacettepe University. She earned her MD from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, graduating second in her class with a GPA of 3.89 out of 4.00.

    Dr. Elmas has published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. She holds a national patent. She has also given several oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings. In 2024, she received the AAD Strauss & Katz World Congress Scholarship. She was named the 2023 ASDS International Dermatology Specialist of the Year.

    Dr. Elmas is a member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has completed observerships and research at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and King’s College London.

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Anonymous • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Germany
Mar 6, 2026
Verified review.
What I liked most was the medical expertise, honesty, transparency, and friendliness of Dr. Mehmet Melih Cicek. I came into the consultation with a relatively clear idea about my nose, and Dr. Cicek took a lot of time to examine my nose in advance to see what was possible with my nasal structure and what was not. He then directly and realistically informed me about what he could change about my nose and what (probably) could not be changed. It was a purely aesthetic surgery, and he placed great importance on the functionality of my nose, not just its appearance, which speaks highly of him as a doctor. It has been two weeks since my surgery, and I am already more than happy with the result! I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Cicek! The German-speaking translator Songül was also very nice and helpful and always available. She accompanied me to all appointments with Dr. Cicek, which was a great help and took care of everything. The hospital stay was very good, the room was very large, clean, and modern. The nurses were nice and took good care of me after the surgery. The transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as from the hotel to the hospital, was also very good. My medical coordinator Yeva from Bookimed, with whom I was in contact from the beginning via WhatsApp, was very friendly and helpful and guided me well through the entire process. Additionally, he is always available, and I receive quick responses from him even after the surgery.
The medical competence, friendliness, and honesty of Dr. Mehmet Melih Cicek. The German-speaking translator was also very nice and helpful.
The only thing I didn't like was the misunderstanding with the surgery appointment. Otherwise, I was pleased with everything.
About Bookimed service
I always received quick responses and was well guided through the process. In addition, the entire planning process and communication with the clinic were handled by Bookimed (my medical coordinator Yeva).
Tamara Panfilova • Glioblastoma
Kazakhstan
Jul 12, 2025
Verified review.
such care, competence and professionalism as a memorial we have not met anywhere else
My father had a brain cancer cleanly operated, the result is excellent, we are very satisfied, we will fight to the last, such care, competence and professionalism as a memorial we have not met anywhere else, the second time the operation, the first was a surgery to remove neuromas in the spinal cord.
Care, competence
There's no such thing
Ol'ga Malakhowa • Liposculpture
Sweden
Feb 4, 2025
Verified review.
Thank you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I liked everything about the clinic from arrival to departure Very attentive doctor and medical staff, excellent interpreter, whatever requests and questions I had, they were solved immediately. Very attentive doctor, very subtle approach from his side, I recommend this clinic, doctor, medical staff and interpreter. Thank you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Joseph • Orthognathic surgery
United States of America
Jan 5, 2025
Verified review.
Her and her team were fantastic
I had initially gone to Turkey to consult with a dental clinic there. The initial clinic consultation went a direction that didn't want to go to meet my needs. Bookimed was able to quickly arrange more consultations with other clinics and Bahcelievler Memorial Hospital. I really liked the dental staff and the vision/action plan proposed by Bahcelievler. I quickly decided that they were the best option of all my consultations there in-country. Due to the severity of my dental needs, the Chief of Dentistry (Dr. Esma Sonmez) personally took my case. Her and her team were fantastic. She highly recommended the oral surgeon, part of the hospital, Dr. Celal Gondirll. I highly recommend both of them. Mr. Gondirll communicated clearly the game plan, successfully followed through with a well-performed surgery, and was available for after-care. I needed 24 crowns, with temporaries installed prior to the jaw surgery, and permanents installed post-surgery. Dr Sonmez performed all the crowns herself. In all, everything went very well. My hospital medical coordinators, Ms. Rose and Mr. Masoud, did a great job of coordinating the activities, hospital stay, hotel stay, and shuttle services. It has only been about a week and a half post-surgery, but I am very pleased with the results. I'm sure things will only improve more as the swelling subsides in the coming weeks. None of it would have been possible without my Bookimed coordinator, Winnington, quickly pivoting after my initial consultation going south and arranging the consultation with the hospital. An additional point to mention is that Bahcelievler Memorial Hospital was able to perform all the needed services at a significantly cheaper price. Dr. Sonmez is also very conservative in her approach to dental care and was able to successfully avoid 12 root canals that my initial dental clinic consultations had deemed "required." I would strongly suggest adding a consultation with the hospital prior to finalizing any action plan. Thank you!
The hospital team: Dr. Esma Sonmez and Dr. Gondirll.
There was some confusion and anxiety at times about shuttle arrangements. Everything worked out pretty well, though.
About Bookimed service
I would definitely recommend Bookimed for all international medical coordination needs.
Anonymous • Female check-up
Kazakhstan
Dec 19, 2024
Verified review.
I liked the organisation
I liked the organisation. Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-hotel-airport. The interpreter met and accompanied me every step of the way. My tests were ready in a week and I did not wait for the results in Istanbul, when I returned home I contacted the translator and he organised an online consultation with the doctor and sent me a consultation sheet. Will send the consultation sheet translated later.
About Bookimed service
Bookimed thank you for your promptness and responsiveness. For quickly finding a clinic and arranging an appointment with a doctor on dates convenient for me 🌹
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Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

2025 – Present, Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Dermatology Specialist

 

2024 – 2025, Hakkari/Turkey

YÜKSEKOVA STATE HOSPITAL

Dermatology Specialist

 

2019 – 2023, Ankara/Turkey

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Dermatology Research Assistant

 

 

EDUCATION

2019 – 2023, Ankara/Turkey

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Specialization Training in Dermatology

 

2012 – 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE (English Program)

Medical Doctor (MD) Degree

 

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Turkish Society of Dermatology (TDD)

• Ankara Association of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases (ADZHD)

• Hacettepe Dermatology Association (HDD)

• Istanbul Medical Chamber

• Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS)

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS, HONORS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Graduated from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, English Program, with a GPA of 3.89/4.00, ranked 2nd in the class

• 2024 AAD Strauss & Katz World Congress Scholarship

• 2023 ASDS International Observership Program – Selected as the International Dermatology Specialist of the Year

• San Diego, California, USA

• New York City, New York, USA

• 10 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

• 1 national unreviewed patent

• 2 oral presentations and 5 poster presentations at national and international scientific meetings

• Translation of 2 book chapters for national and international publications

 

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, COURSES, AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• Harvard Medical School – Massachusetts Eye & Ear, ENT Clinic – Observership as a Medical Student, 2015

• Johns Hopkins University – Gastroenterology / Hepatology Clinic – Research Internship, 2015

• King’s College London – Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, ENT Clinic – Clinical Exchange Program, 2016

• ASDS 2023 Annual Meeting, November 2–5, 2023, USA

• AAD 2024 Annual Meeting, March 8–12, 2024, USA

• IMCAS World Congress, January 29–31, 2025, Paris, France

 

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