Best Doctors in Ankara

Dr. Osman Ilhan is a professor of internal diseases and hematology oncology. He practices at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. Dr. Ilhan previously served as a professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This institution is a global leader in cancer care and research. He also held a long-term professorship at Ankara University.

• Completed medical training and specialization in internal diseases at Ankara University.
• Treats patients at a facility that manages over 10,000 cases annually.
• Held senior academic and clinical roles at several major Turkish medical institutions.
• Expertise covers complex blood cancers and internal medicine disorders.

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures during his career. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments. Dr. Volkan treats patients at a facility serving 27,000 people annually.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Graduated from Ege University School of Medicine.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital in Ankara. He treats a wide range of urological conditions. Dr. Nalbant trained at Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. His clinical background includes work at private IVF centers and military medical facilities.

• Specializes in urological health at one of Turkey's largest private hospital groups.
• Served as a faculty member at Lokman Hekim University.
• Practiced at major state and university hospitals across Turkey.
• Completed residency at a premier Turkish research and training clinic.

Dr. Ali Oto is a surgeon specializing in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital in Turkey. Dr. Oto completed training at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He also trained at the Free University in Holland. His work focuses on inner ear physiology and neck surgery.

• Performs thyroidectomy, nasal valve surgery, and middle ear reconstruction.
• Treats sinus diseases, larynx conditions, and voice disorders.
• Expert in adenoid surgery and myringotomy procedures.
• Works at Memorial Ankara Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation for quality.

Dr. Emre Acaroglu is the founding director of the Ankara Spine Center at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He is an orthopedist and traumatologist specializing in complex spine surgery and scoliosis treatment. Dr. Acaroglu completed a clinical research fellowship at Columbia University in New York.

• Holds personal AO Basic, Advanced, and Advanced Spine certifications.
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and EuroSpine.
• Served as a lecturer at Hacettepe University for over two decades.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital, a leading center in Turkey.

Dr. Baki Ozdemir is a rheumatology and physical medicine specialist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He serves on the Scientific Committee of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat (TRASD). Dr. Ozdemir trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Gazi University Hospital.

• Specializes in both rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Published research on clinical outcomes for rheumatic disease patients during the pandemic.
• Treats patients at a university hospital with ISO certification and government health authorization.
• Member of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.