Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 17

Dr. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specialized in brain, nerve, and spine surgery during her 30-year career. Dr. Bademci completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She also trained under Dr. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates.
• Performs complex procedures like craniotomy, laminectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Specializes in spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cervical disc herniations.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Mehmet Emre Tascilar is a professor and pediatric endocrinologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in child growth disorders and calcium metabolism. He trained at the University of South Florida College of Medicine as a research fellow. Dr. Tascilar holds a medical degree from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Treats childhood diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disorders.
• Expert in early and late puberty and gender development disorders.
• Manages pituitary and adrenal gland conditions in children.
• Works at JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital, which serves 350,000 patients annually.

Dr. Hulusi Kocak is a pediatrician specializing in nephrology and rheumatology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He formerly served as a faculty member at Hacettepe University. Dr. Kocak later worked as a professor at Samsun 19 Mayis University. He treats children with complex kidney and rheumatic conditions.

• Performs specialized procedures including renal biopsy, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
• Expertise in pediatric nephrology interventions like nephrostomy and hemapheresis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 350,000 patients annually.
• Focuses on pediatric kidney health, growth hormone testing, and lithotripsy.

Dr. Aydogan Aydogdu is an endocrinologist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex metabolic and hormonal conditions. Dr. Aydogdu graduated from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his clinical specialization in endocrinology across two separate training periods.

• Specializes in thyroid diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity management.
• Treats pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, including adenomas.
• Focuses on male infertility and hormonal deficiencies.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Engin Bozkurt is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He founded and heads the cardiology department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Bozkurt manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global safety standards.

• Performs carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Treats hypertensive patients and those with dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Former founding head of the cardiology department at Rize University.
• Conducts heart check-ups and coronary angiography for cardiac diagnostics.

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
• Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
• Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Fatma Soysuren is an experienced plastic surgeon at Hermes Clinics. She specializes in advanced facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Soysuren is known for her skill in closed technique rhinoplasty, also called the push-down or preservation rhinoplasty method. This method reshapes the nose’s cartilage through the nostrils. It avoids external incisions and stitches, leading to faster healing and minimal scarring.

The closed preservation technique helps patients achieve natural results with a shorter recovery time, usually 3-4 days. Dr. Soysuren focuses on minimally invasive methods and patient satisfaction. She is recognized as a leader in facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Nihat Tosun is a professor of orthopedics at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He served as the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for six years. Dr. Tosun also held chief physician roles at two major hospitals in Ankara. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues in both children and adult patients.

• Specializes in cartilage surgery, deformity correction, and arthroscopic procedures.
• Former Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions and general trauma cases.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global patient safety standards.

Dr. Nurper Erberk Ozen is a psychiatrist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. She specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. Ozen treats mental health conditions across all ages. This includes specialized care for children, teens, and elderly patients.

• Served as the Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkkale University.
• Treats complex conditions like panic disorder, PTSD, and autism.
• Provides outpatient and inpatient services at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Practices at Medicana, one of the largest private medical networks in Turkey.