Ozlem Cholak

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Ozlem Cholak

Specialization: Plastic surgeon
17 years of experience
Speaks:
German, English, Turkish
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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Iryna Gumenchuk • Brain tumor removal

United States of America

Jul 16, 2025

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We felt fully confident knowing we were in the hands of one of the best in his field

World-Class Neurosurgical Care and Compassion We are profoundly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Professor Ilhan Elmaci. His expertise, professionalism, and compassionate approach were evident from our very first meeting. Professor Elmaci performed the surgery to remove a medulloblastoma with extraordinary precision and care, and we felt fully confident knowing we were in the hands of one of the best in his field. Beyond his remarkable surgical skill, Professor Elmaci took the time to explain each step of the process with clarity and patience. He was always available to answer questions and offer reassurance, treating both the patient and our family with deep empathy and respect. A heartfelt thank you to Coordinator Alisher, who supported us at every step. He was always responsive, attentive, and truly dedicated to the patient’s well-being. From organizing the transfer and handling all special requirements to keeping the family updated and arranging medical needs, he made a difficult time much more manageable. The hospital staff was professional, kind, and caring throughout. We deeply appreciate the high level of expertise and personal attention that made all the difference in this journey.

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⸻ Excellent Support and Coordination by Bookimed We are very thankful to Bookimed for their outstanding support in organizing the entire process of surgery and treatment. From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping us find the best medical care possible. They guided us through every step — from selecting the right hospital and specialist to arranging the logistics of travel, appointments, and treatment. Thanks to Bookimed, we were connected with Professor Ilhan Elmaci, an exceptional neurosurgeon, and received world-class care. A special thanks to Coordinator Alisher, who was with us every step of the way. He handled all the details, ensured smooth communication between the hospital and our family, and made sure the patient’s needs were fully met. His commitment, compassion, and constant availability gave us comfort and confidence throughout this challenging time. We highly recommend Bookimed to anyone seeking reliable, efficient, and compassionate medical coordination. They truly made a difference in our experience.

Мария • Endometriosis

Oct 16, 2024

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Hi, I'm Cella, and I’m living in Bali, Indonesia. I’d like to share an honest review based on my experience of finding a medical coordinator, a doctor, and a hospital for my case. I was recently diagnosed with an ovarian cyst and stage 4 endometriosis, which required surgery as soon as possible. I was initially hospitalized in Bali, but the doctor there suggested I look for a better-equipped hospital as they didn’t have the necessary facilities to perform my surgery. It wasn’t easy to find the right care on a small island like Bali. Thankfully, my best friend helped me connect with a medical manager from Bookimed. That’s how we found Alisher, the medical manager and Prof. Dr. A Cem Iyibozkurt from Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. We arranged an online consultation with the doctor, which was free of charge, I already have all my medical records and MRI results before an online consultation, I’ve prepared everything to speed up the process. and within a week, they scheduled my laparoscopic robotic surgery. Alisher did an excellent job coordinating everything, and I couldn’t be happier with him. Prof. Dr. Cem Iyibozkurt is an amazing doctor, highly experienced, and well-known for his expertise in the field. The hospital itself was fantastic—the nurses and staff took great care of me. I’m really grateful for the smooth process, and I highly recommend them to anyone who may be in a similar situation and looking for this kind of care and has similar situation as mine.

Zvonimir • Immunotherapy

Croatia

May 15, 2025

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Her level of empathy was touching

My request was for a specific treatment for my condition, which I believe was triggered by COVID or vaccine-related complications. The treatment itself is relatively new and not widely available; however, the doctor Faturanız Hazırdır was open to considering my request, which was a decisive factor in choosing this hospital. Her level of empathy was touching. When I arrived, I received outstanding support from Aliser Durdiyev, who coordinated the entire process — from reception and medication procurement to scheduling the treatment. None of this would have been possible without Hanna Karvatska, who connected all of us who has deep personal and professional connection with people here, and I’m deeply grateful to her, Alisar, and the doctor for their support and professionalism. And special thanks for the empathy from all three people, the teamwork they created to get me what we all believe could be the best treatment.

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Hanna is a remarkable individual with a big heart, dedicated to connecting patients with top-tier doctors and medical professionals across various countries. Her extensive network ensures that every partner and connection goes the extra mile to meet patient needs without hesitation. Aliser is a young but already experienced medical advisor. I was positevley surprised with approach. One of the most critical aspects of arranging medical treatment abroad is navigating logistics in an unfamiliar country. This is where Aliser's proactive approach truly stands out. His exceptional energy, personal connections, and unwavering curiosity to find the best solutions were decisive factors in my positive experience. Together, Hanna and Alisar helped to oerganise care and coordination, making the complex process of international medical treatment seamless and patient-focused.

Anonymous • Hydrocephalus

Turkmenistan

Apr 14, 2025

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I recommend from the bottom of my heart

We were diagnosed with internal and external hydrocephalus in a newborn. While searching for clinics, I accidentally came across the Bookimed platform. They immediately responded to my request and assigned a personal medical coordinator of the platform Olga Romaniuk. Very responsible, always in touch, she competently selected us a clinic florence ningtingale hospital and signed us up for an online consultation with Professor Ilhan Elmachi. After that we were assigned a manager of this clinic for online consultation Alisher, (by the way, he speaks several languages, including Turkmen, which was a big plus for us). Alisher is also very responsible, always in touch, selects convenient for us time for consultation, helped us to hold an online meeting without delays and interruptions. I am very satisfied with the work of Elmachi docor. All questions were answered. Special thanks to Elmachi's translator 🫶🏻. I recommend from the bottom of my heart

About Bookimed service

I found Bookimed by chance when I was searching for top clinics in Turkey on google. we were assigned a personalised medical coordinator, bookimed Olga. Thank her very much for signing us up to Ilhan Elmaci (also one of the best neurosurgeons in Turkey). Polite, helpful, punctual ❤️. The Bukimed platform itself is very informative, lots of clinics and reviews 👍

Anonymous • Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)

United Kingdom

Aug 5, 2025

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I wholeheartedly recommend them—and the hospital—without hesitation

I can’t thank Professor Sezer Sağlam and our guide Aliçer enough for the incredible care they showed during our visit to Florence Nightingale Hospital. I was very worried about the trip and my mum’s consultation, especially after a previous bad experience at another hospital where we were constantly pushed to upsell unnecessary scans. At Florence Nightingale, there was none of that—everything was professional, honest, and focused on what my mum actually needed. Their kindness, attentiveness, and guidance turned a stressful experience into one where we truly felt cared for. I wholeheartedly recommend them—and the hospital—without hesitation.

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Research Interest: Microsurgery, Breastsurgery, Body reshaping, Facial aesthetics

EDUCATION

1988 – 1996 Elementary School Education Şişli Kaptanpaşa Primary School, Istanbul (Turkey)

1996 – 2000 Junior High School and High School Education Kabataş Male High School, Istanbul (Turkey)

2000 – 2006 Medical Education (graduated with the degree of one of the three highest-ranked students), Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli (Turkey)

2008 – 2013 Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Education

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara (Turkey)

December 2013 “Ex Vivo Biomechanical Evaluation of Flexor Tendon Repair Using Barbed Suture Material: A Comparative Study

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

01/07/2005 – 31/07/2005 — Internship, Humboldt University, Helios Klinikum Emil von Behring, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin (Germany).

01/08/2005 – 30/09/2005 — Internship, Humboldt University, Waldkrankenhaus, Berlin (Germany).

September 2008 – October 2013 — Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residency, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara (Turkey).

01/04/2013 – 26/04/2013 — Guest Doctor, Lacomed Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Berlin (Germany).

January 2014 – October 2014 — Consultant Surgeon, Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Sinop (Turkey).

03/01/2016 – 06/01/2016 — Consultant Surgeon in ISAPS-LEAP Volunteer Mission for Syrian Refugees, Al Maqassed Charity Hospital, Amman (Jordan).

28/09/2016 – 08/10/2016 — Consultant Surgeon in International Humanitarian Aid Program, Namangan Children’s Hospital, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Ferghana Valley (Uzbekistan).

2014 – 2019 — Consultant Specialist, Health Sciences University, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul (Turkey).

September 2019 — Title of Associate Professor in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Chair of the Higher Education Board, Ankara (Turkey).

2020 – Ongoing — Attending Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Health Sciences University, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul (Turkey).

April 2023 – Ongoing — Lecturer and Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Demiroğlu University of Science.

April 2023 – Ongoing — Consultant Surgeon and Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals (Gayrettepe Hospital).

December 2024 — Title of Professor in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Chair of the Higher Education Board, Ankara (Turkey).

HONOR AND/OR AWARDS

November 12 – 14, 2015 Second Prize Turkish Society of Surgery, VIII. Surgical Research Congress, IV. Contest of Invention, Konya (Turkey)

Project name: “Therapeutic apparatus for ingrown toenail”

April 14 – 16, 2016 Second Prize AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium, Barcelona (Spain) Presentation name: “V.A.C.™ Therapy To Manage Extensive, Large, Potentially Lethal Degloving Injuries

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