Diagnostics Doctors in test — Page 6

Specialist Dr. Nurana Güller earned her medical degree and completed nephrology training at the Cerrahpaşa (Çapa) Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, a major academic center in Türkiye. She trained in a high-volume tertiary referral center. She contributed to multidisciplinary care for acute and chronic kidney diseases.

Her practice focuses on early CKD detection. She aims to slow progression and prevent complications. She has extensive experience in AKI management. She provides stage-specific treatment and long-term follow-up for chronic kidney failure. Her interests include hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, UTIs, proteinuria, kidney stones, cystic diseases, dialysis, and transplantation.

Dr. Güller practices at İAÜ Medical Park. She follows evidence-based, ethical, and patient-safety principles.

Prof. Dr. Şule Karadayı is a Professor and Thoracic Surgery Specialist. She earned her MD from Ankara University in 1999 and completed her residency in 2004. Her international training includes an observership with Prof. Ramon Rami Porta in Barcelona in 2005. She received an ESTS Travel Fellowship in Vienna in 2009. She joined the Mevlana Exchange Program in Azerbaijan in 2015. She scored 76.25 on the ÜDS English exam in 2006. She is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and several Turkish thoracic societies.

Her clinical focus includes lung cancer surgery. She performs Da Vinci robotic and VATS/minimally invasive thoracic procedures. She treats pulmonary nodules and masses. She also performs mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall (pectus) surgery. She offers interventional bronchoscopy, including endobronchial valve therapy for advanced emphysema and COPD. She serves as an assistant principal investigator on projects in wound healing and mediastinal lymph node evaluation. As of 2026, she sees patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Specializing in minimally invasive implantology, Dr. Fazeli brings precision and expertise to dental diagnostics at Nifa Dent International.

• Trained in periodontology at Ege University
• Fluent in English, Persian, and Azerbaijani
• Attended numerous courses and congresses in dental health
• Focuses on advanced diagnostic techniques for oral health

Dr. Elmas specializes in dermatology diagnostics with a strong academic background and international training.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Selected as International Dermatology Specialist of the Year in 2023
• Published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and Women's Dermatologic Society

Dr. Leyla Ozer has published 80+ scientific articles and authored a book on neurotransmitters and depression, showcasing her deep expertise in psychiatry.

• Founding member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association
• Specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapies and psychiatric genetics
• Over 12 years of experience of experience in mental health diagnostics
• Recognized with awards for mood disorders research

Dr. Dincer brings 31 years of experience of expertise in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published 60+ scientific articles in national and international journals
• Specializes in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation
• Member of Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Trained at GATA Military Medical Academy – one of Turkey's top institutions

Dr. Ulusan specializes in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in diagnostics and treatment.

• Over 18 years of experience of expertise in otolaryngology
• Recipient of EORL Congress Best Poster Award
• Published 17 international and 15 national articles
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology

Dr. Onur Erol is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2023–present). He previously worked at Medstar Topçular Hospital (2021–2023). He also served as a faculty member at the University of Health Sciences, Antalya (2021). From 2010 to 2021, he was a specialist and chief assistant at the University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital. From 2008 to 2010, he was a specialist at Diyarbakır Maternity and Children’s Hospital. Education: M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2001). OB/GYN residency, SSK Bakırköy (2002–2006).

Memberships: TJOD, ISUOG, ESHRE, TSRM, and IAGE.

Training highlights include Hysteroscopy Certification (2006). Advanced Ultrasound in OB/GYN (2009). Laparoscopic hysterectomy (2012). Fetal neurosonography and ISUOG fetal echocardiography (2013–2014). Hysteroscopic surgery and embryo biopsy/PGT preparation (2019).

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Prof. Harputluoglu brings 35 years of experience of oncology expertise to Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in advanced diagnostics.

• Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in comprehensive cancer diagnostic approaches
• Active in academic oncology research and education

Dr. Kinyas Dusunmez is a hair transplant specialist in Istanbul. He has performed over 5,000 successful restoration procedures. He specializes in Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) for precise graft placement. Dr. Dusunmez focuses on dense, natural results and high graft survival rates.

• Limits the number of daily procedures to ensure quality care.
• Specializes in DHI and PRP hair loss treatments.
• Offers personalized planning from hairline design through implantation.
• Works at ISO-certified Adem and Havva Medical Center.

Dr. Asude Karapolat specializes in skin and venereal diseases, bringing extensive experience from top hospitals in Turkey.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading healthcare facility
• Over 14 years of experience of specialized experience in dermatology
• Worked at Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions

Dr. Emre Altekin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He has broad interventional experience in cardiovascular, valvular, and structural heart disease. He has been the primary operator in many complex procedures. He also serves as an instructor at centers in Türkiye and abroad.

Academic credentials: Professor of Cardiology, Akdeniz University (2020). Associate Professor (2015). Assistant Professor (2011–2015). M.D. (1999) and cardiology residency (2000–2005), Akdeniz University.

Previous roles: Private OFM Antalya Hospital (cardiology specialist, 2023–2025). Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (cardiology specialist, 2011–2016). An-Deva Hayat Heart Hospital (2009–2011). Burdur State Hospital (physician, 2006–2008). Memberships: Turkish Medical Association. Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has led the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Memorial Antalya Hospital since 2010. He previously headed the same department at Akdeniz University from 1995 to 1997. He has served at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine as a specialist from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to the present. He earned his M.D. and completed his residency at Ege University. He became an Associate Professor in 1985 and a Professor in 1995.

Advanced training: Rizzoli Institute, Bologna (1980–1981, 1991, 2008); Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford (1988); Krankenhaus für Sportverletzte, Germany (1989). Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology; Turkish Cancer Research and Control Association; European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO); SICOT; Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD); Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA).

Dr. Bulent Yildirim is a neurology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He previously served on the neurology faculty at Akdeniz University (1983–2010).

M.D., Hacettepe University. Neurology residency (1974–1978). Anatomy residency (1979–1983). Associate Professor (1984). Professor (1991). Member of the Turkish Neurological Society, the Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society, and the European Neurological Society.

Edited six medical books. Wrote book chapters and many publications. National coordinator for one and center coordinator for three international multicenter stroke studies. Received first- and second-place awards at national and international congresses. Invited speaker on stroke, hypertension, dementia, cerebral aging, Parkinson’s disease, headache, multiple sclerosis, and neuroanatomy.

The doctor is a distinguished Professor of Neurology with extensive clinical and administrative experience. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Department of Neurology at Antalya Training and Research Hospital for a decade. The doctor holds a subspecialty certification in Clinical Neurophysiology and has completed advanced training in epilepsy, including specialized expertise in long-term video-EEG monitoring and preoperative evaluation for epilepsy surgery.

With a career spanning over two decades, the doctor has contributed significantly to neurological education and research, maintaining active memberships in the Turkish Neurological Society and the Turkish Epilepsy Society.