Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2022–present). He previously worked at the Ankara University Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. His focus is minimally invasive valve surgery. He performs right anterior minithoracotomy, sutureless aortic valve replacement, multiple valve implantation, and combined valve surgery with right coronary artery bypass.

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Heart Lung Circ, Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, and Cardiovasc Ther. His work includes studies on molecular signatures of chronic atrial fibrillation in primary mitral regurgitation. Qualifications: Cardiovascular Surgery specialization (Ankara University) and MD (Erciyes University). Memberships: EACTS, ISMICS, MIRC, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Vascular Surgery, and Turkish Society of Hematology.

Dr. Ali Can Sungur is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital in Ankara. He provides medical and surgical treatments for complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. His practice focuses on tailored care plans for both children and adults. Dr. Sungur operates within one of Turkey's largest private healthcare networks.

• Performs specialized surgeries including septoplasty, stapedectomy, and tonsillectomy.
• Treats sleep apnea, nasal polyps, and sensorineural hearing loss.
• Expert in cleft lip and palate repair procedures.
• Utilizes brainstem evoked response audiometry for precise hearing diagnostics.

Dr. Raha Akbarihamed is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Medipol University Ankara Dental Hospital. She specializes in orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and jaw-face trauma. Dr. Akbarihamed has published over 10 research papers on advanced surgical techniques. Her work includes anatomical studies to optimize osteotomy and bone healing safety.

• Performs complex procedures like mandibular osteotomy and joint reconstruction.
• Treats jaw joint disorders and impacted teeth using clinical techniques.
• Researched pediatric dental anesthesia and maxillary sinus anatomy.
• Works at a university hospital treating 35,000 patients annually.

Dr. Arif Yigit Guler is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Medipol University Ankara Dental Hospital. He is an author of clinical studies published in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Guler treats complex jaw issues and dentofacial deformities. He practices at a university-affiliated center that treats 35,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and dental implants.
• Treats jaw cysts, impacted teeth, and temporomandibular joint diseases.
• Expert in hard and soft tissue grafts for dental reconstruction.
• Published research on surgical techniques and dental anxiety.

Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu is the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Ankara Medipol University. He specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He focuses on orthognathic surgery and cleft lip and palate correction. Dr. Karasu completed a fellowship at the University of London. He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications on bone healing and jaw surgery.

• Treats complex maxillofacial cysts, tumors, and jaw-face traumas.
• Performs dental implant placement and surgical tooth extractions.
• Uses bone healing techniques for reconstructive jaw cases.
• Practices at Medipol University Ankara Dental Hospital, which treats 35,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist. He earned his medical degree from the Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed his urology residency at the Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2005–2010).

He practiced at the Ministry of Health Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 2005–2010 and 2014–2016. He worked at Van Military Hospital in 2011–2012. He served at Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital in 2012–2014. He worked at Ordu State Hospital in 2016. He continued at Ordu University Training and Research Hospital in 2016–2019. He served at Lokman Hekim University, Department of Urology, in 2019. He also worked at the Private Ankara IVF Center in 2019.

Dr. Namik Ozkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He specializes in bariatric and abdominal surgeries. He is the founding dean of the Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ozkan trained at Ankara University. He treats complex conditions like obesity with surgical interventions.

• Served as a Professor and Dean at multiple Turkish medical institutions.
• Held leadership roles at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University and Aksaray University.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital.
• Completed his medical degree and surgery specialization at Ankara University.

Dr. Tulay Omma is an Associate Professor and endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. She won the Best Oral Presentation award for her research on Graves’ Disease. Dr. Omma treats complex thyroid disorders, type 2 diabetes, and adrenal adenomas. She is an active member of the European Society of Endocrinology.

• Published 20+ articles in peer-reviewed journals on metabolic disorders like PCOS.
• Certified in thyroid ultrasonography and clinical trial management.
• Awarded for clinical research on hypoparathyroidism in Turkey.
• Treats patients at a private hospital in Ankara serving 10,000 people annually.

Dr. Osman Ilhan is a Professor of Internal Diseases. He earned his medical degree at Ankara University in 1978. He completed his specialization in Internal Diseases there in 1982. He became an Associate Professor in 1990 and a Professor in 1996.

He served as a professor at Ankara University from 1997 to 2022. He has worked at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital since 2023. Earlier, he held roles at MD Anderson Cancer Center (1996–1997), Ankara University (1978–1983; 1988–1995), GATA (1984–1985), and Ulus Hospital (1985–1988).

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.