Best Doctors in Azerbaijan — TOP 46

Dr. Farid Rafiyev is a specialist in pediatric health, gastrointestinal, general, and pancreatic surgery. He has written 21 scientific articles. He also holds a patent and has developed three practical proposals. These achievements show his dedication to improving surgical practice.

Dr. Rafiyev is a certified expert in laparoscopic surgery. He also holds the Bronze International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence certification. He is a member of several leading global surgical societies. This highlights his recognition in the international medical community.

Dr. Anar Mahmudov is a dermatologist. He diagnoses and treats skin diseases. He removes skin growths such as papillomas and moles (nevi). He also practices aesthetic dermatology. His services include injection anti-aging procedures like Botox, fillers, and thread lifting. He performs laser and device-based treatments. He also diagnoses and treats hair disorders and performs hair transplantation.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University (2000–2006). Residency: Sechenov Moscow Medical University (2006–2008). Postgraduate education (2008–2011). Experience: Sechenov Clinic. Medlux Clinic, Moscow (2008–2018). National Prime Hospital (2008–2022). Liv Bona Dea Hospital (2023–present).

Education • Istanbul University — Department of Eye Diseases, Jerrahpasha Faculty of Medicine (2009-2014) • Azerbaijan Medical University – II Faculty of Preventive Medicine (2000-2006) • Guba Special Turkish Lyceum (1994-2000) Work experience • Liv Bona Dea International Hospital – Eye diseases specialist (may 2021-present) • BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital – Eye diseases specialist (2020-2021) • Bati Bahat Hospital Istanbul – Eye diseases specialist (2014-2019) Membership • Turkish Medical Association • Turkish Ophthalmology Association • Ophthalmology Association of Turkish Republics Clinical practice / surgeries • Eye surgeries up to 15,000; • Cataract surgery (secondary lens insertion, trifocal lens insertion, conversion of pre-monophocal lens into trifocal lens); • Medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases; • Vitrectomy • Medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, eye pressure disease; • Crossed eyes and their surgical treatment; • Aesthetic and plastic eyelid surgery in eyelid diseases • Laser refractive operations (iLasik Smile NoTouch); • Medical treatment of corneal diseases; • Keratoplasty in non-corrective corneal diseases; • Treatment of keratoconus disease (cross linking corneal ring insertion); • Treatment of corneal spots with PTK laser; • Treatment of uveitis disease, surgical treatment of its complications; • Laser treatment of vascular diseases of the retina and injection into the eye

Dr. Sevinc Serdarli is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics with 11 years of experience. She focuses on in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, gynecological ultrasound, colposcopy, and advanced gynecological surgeries.

She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University. She completed her specialization at Health Sciences University in Istanbul. Dr. Serdarli has published research on tumor markers, psychological screening in childbirth, and diagnostics in pelvic inflammatory disease.

She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber. She has also completed accredited courses in laparoscopy, ovulation induction, and IVF.

Academic degree, name, and surname: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır Topuz Activity direction: Urology Medical areas of interest:  Laser Prostate Enucleation Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP)  Rezum (Water Vapor to Prostate) Surgery  Urooncology  Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery  Andrology  Penile Prosthesis Surgeries  Infertility  Pediatric Urology Education:  Primary School – Güventürk Primary School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1989-1994)  Secondary School – Gözübüyük Secondary School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1994-1997)  High School – Melikgazi Super High School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1997-2001)  University – GATA, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Türkiye (2001-2007)  Specialization – GATA Urology department, Ankara, Türkiye (2010-2015) Experience:  2007-2008: General Practitioner, GATA Intern and Course Company, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2008-2010: General Practitioner, 3rd Armored Brigade Infantry Battalion, Çerkezköy, Tekirdağ, Türkiye  2010-2015: Urology Specialization Student, GATA Urology Department, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2015-2016: Urology Specialist, GATA Urology Department, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2016-2022: Urology Specialist, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2022-2023: Associate Professor Doctor, Urology Specialist, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2023-Present: Private Urology Center, Şişli, Istanbul, Türkiye and Liv Bona Dea Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan 

Academic degree, name and surname: Assoc.Prof.Dr.Murat Zor Activity direction: Urology Medical areas of interest:  Urooncology  Robotic Urology and Endourology  Laser Technologies and Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP)  MRI Transrectal/Transperineal Ultrasonography Prostate Fusion Biopsy  Endoscopic Stone Surgery Education:  Gülhane Military Medical Academy Experience:  Liv Ulus Hospital  Kolan International Hospital  Gülhane Training and Research Hospital  Gülhane Military Medical Faculty  University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine Memberships:  Turkish Association of Urology  Endourological Association  European Association of Urology (EAU)  American Urological Association (AUA)  Endourological Society Awards: Turkish 

Activities • Prevention, research and early diagnosis of cancer • Palliative care in cancer • Cytotoxic chemotherapy • Hormontherapy • Targeted treatment • Immunotherapy Education • 2004 -2010 - Istanbul University, Istanbul faculty of medicine • 2011-2015 - Istanbul University, Istanbul faculty of medicine, internal medicine specialist • 2013-2014 - Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology Department, research associate • 2016-2019 Bezmiâlem Foundation University Medical Oncology Subdivision • Dissertation: Prognostic value of absolute monocyte count in patients with mantle cell lymphoma. • Subdivision Dissertation: An effect of adjuvant chemotherapy on lipid profile and anthropometric parameters in patients with breast and colon cancer. Publications • Circulating Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Messenger RNA as a Marker of Tumor Aggressiveness in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma. Aliyev A, Gupta M, et al. Endocr  18. • The utility of peripheral thyrotropin receptor mRNA in the management of differentiated thyroid cancer. • Aliyev A, Soundararajan S, Bucak E et al. Surgery.  • Diagnostic accuracy of circulating thyrotropin receptor messenger RNA combined with neck ultrasonography in patients with Bethesda III-V thyroid cytology. Aliyev A, Patel J, Brainard J, et al. Surgery.2016 Jan;159(1):113-7. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.06.063. Epub 2015 Oct 9. • Role of Urotensin-2 in 5-Fluorouracil-Related Arterial Vasoconstriction in Cancer Patients. Seker M, Aliyev A, et al. Oncol Res Treat. Epub 2018 Aug 20. • Pertuzumab, trastuzumab and taxane-based treatment for visceral organ metastatic, trastuzumab-naive breast cancer: real-life practice outcomes. Esin E, Oksuzoglu B, Bilici A, Aliyev A. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol.2019 Jan; Epub 2018 Oct 30. • Usefulness of serum M30 and M65 levels to predict response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer. Turk HM, Aliyev A, Celik RS. Curr Probl Cancer.2019 Jul 29. pii: currproblcancer.2019.06.009. • Prognostic impact of primary tumor location on survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients: A single center experience. Tarik Demir, Murat Araz, Altay Aliyev. Medicine Science International Medicine Journal. • Oral presentations