Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Kurshad Zengin is a urological surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He holds four patents for medical innovations and has completed 14 scientific projects. Dr. Zengin specializes in surgical treatments for kidney stones, prostate disorders, and male infertility. He also performs stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction.

• Published 18 articles in international refereed journals.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.
• Expert in microsurgical varicocele intervention and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions like urethral stricture and bladder leukoplakia.

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. 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. Sercan Okutucu is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2023–present). He received his MD in 2006 from Hacettepe University. He completed his cardiology residency there in 2011. He was an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Ankara Hospital from 2014 to 2023.

He serves as the Turkey Representative on the International Board of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (2019–present). He is a board member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Valve Diseases Working Group (2020–present). He is also a member of the Scientific Program Committee of the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation (2020–present).

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.

Dr. Mehmet Cakici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He has authored over 30 international articles in prestigious journals like J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Cakici contributes to national clinical guidelines for heart valve disease treatment.

• Specializes in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support for heart failure.
• Authored chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations.
• Performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

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.

Uzm. Dr. Bora Özkale is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Kavaklıdere, Ankara. He has held this post since 2026. He graduated from the English Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University (2011–2017). He completed specialty training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital. He worked at the Bursa Provincial Directorate of Health, Emergency Medical Services. He also served at Ankara Etlik City Hospital.

Clinical scope: rhinoplasty; breast augmentation, reduction, lift, and asymmetry correction; facelift; neck, forehead, midface, and temple lifts; gynecomastia; abdominoplasty; body contouring (liposuction, arm and thigh lifts, buttock aesthetics); otoplasty; eyelid surgery; double-chin correction; genital aesthetics; scar revision; hand and maxillofacial surgery; facial rejuvenation; Botox and fillers; treatments for migraine, bruxism, and hyperhidrosis.