Doctors in test — Page 24

Dr. Yasar Colak is a Professor of Gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has deep expertise in liver transplantation and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Colak served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. He also worked in the Presidential Health Coordinatorate in Turkey.

• Specializes in liver transplantation and digestive tract disorders.
• Completed clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Endoscopic Applications.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.
• Formerly served as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Civilization University.

The doctor graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, achieving the second place in the faculty. Actively engaged in all fields of Dentistry, the doctor continually advances professionally by participating in various courses, trainings, and congresses.

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in TrueBeam technology and stereotaxic radiosurgery for cancer treatment. Dr. Saglam serves as the Chief Editor for the Turkish Society of Oncology. She has authored over 110 scientific publications on various oncological issues.

• Acts as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Oncology.
• Sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Medical Sciences.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center with top transplant success rates.

Dr. Bingur Sonmez is the Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in heart surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sonmez completed his cardiac surgical training at Istanbul University. He later served as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London.

• Leads the cardiac surgery department at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Former Head of Surgical Sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Completed major international residency training in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Suveyda Gozukucuk is an infectious disease specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on hospital-acquired infections and sterilization protocols. Dr. Gozukucuk also treats viral hepatitis and hepatitis C cases. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high safety standards.

• Specializes in infection management for immunocompromised patients.
• Expertise in hospital sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Completed medical specialization at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at a hospital serving over 500,000 people annually.

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

The doctor is a graduate of one of the premier dental schools in Istanbul. With a dedicated focus on restorative and aesthetic dentistry, the doctor is committed to providing high-quality dental care and improving patient smiles through professional clinical practice.

Dr. Cagatay Cetinkaya is a breast and thoracic surgeon at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He treats conditions requiring surgical intervention within the chest and breast areas. Dr. Cetinkaya previously served as the Chief Physician at Bilecik Golpazari State Hospital. He completed his clinical research training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in thoracic surgery and breast surgery procedures.
• Was the lead physician at a state medical facility in Bilecik.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Practices within a medical group that reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.

Dr. Fazilet Karakoc is a pediatric pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals in Istanbul. She serves as a member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases at Marmara University. Dr. Karakoc specializes in treating children with complex respiratory and lung conditions. She works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn this safety standard.

• Serves as both a pediatric chest specialist and a general pediatric health specialist.
• Maintains an academic role at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers.
• Focuses on pediatric pulmonology within a hospital network serving 160+ countries.

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on endocrine and metabolic diseases. Dr. Aydin graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. She later finished her residency at the Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Expert in managing complex internal medical conditions and metabolic disorders.
• Provides differential diagnosis and monitoring for varied internal diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
• Performs diverse diagnostic screenings, including heart, cancer, and endocrine check-ups.

Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Ondokuz Mayis University. Dr. Erkan began her medical practice in 1982. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

• Former Head of Department at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, a center with 13 operating rooms.
• Served as a faculty member in ophthalmology for over 15 years.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest and cardiovascular surgery. He has worked at several major Turkish medical centers since 1990. Dr. Yagan currently treats patients at one of Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospitals.

• Serves as a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Held senior surgical roles at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Practiced at Yedikule Pulmonary Diseases Hospital.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate for organ transplants.

Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz is a hematologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplants and the treatment of complex blood diseases. Dr. Tekgunduz formerly served as the Deputy Head of Hematology at Ankara Oncological Hospital. He completed his medical training at Istanbul Medical University and Trakya University.

• Specialist in stem cell transplantation and internal medicine.
• Maintains membership in the European Hematological Association.
• Active member of the Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a US standard for patient safety.

Dr. Deniz Gören is a hematologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating blood cancers and complex bone marrow disorders. Dr. Gören represents the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. She completed selective medical training at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Completed a specialist masterclass in lymphoma at the Turkish Academy of Blood Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, which reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Blood Science and the EBMT.