Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive heart valve surgery. He performs sutureless aortic valve replacements and multiple valve implantations. Dr. Durdu uses right anterior minithoracotomies to avoid traditional large chest incisions.

• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS).
• Published studies on aortic valve replacement and bypass in prestigious medical journals.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital, which holds a 99% bypass success rate.

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. 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. Utkan Boran is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in oncologic, metabolic, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Boran completed a research fellowship at the University of Miami’s Ryder Trauma Center. He focuses on surgical treatments for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes.

• Performs laparoscopic hernia repair, sleeve gastrectomy, and anti-reflux procedures.
• Expertise includes endocrine surgery and oncological tumor resections.
• Served as an Associate Professor at several Turkish training and research hospitals.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital with a government health tourism authorization.

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. Atilla Ozenoglu is a thoracic surgery specialist and Deputy Chief Physician at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He treats complex chest conditions, including lung resections and chest wall reconstructions. Dr. Ozenoglu has published research on cardiac arrhythmias and primary lung liposarcoma.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
• Performs VATS sympathectomy for regional hyperhidrosis and VATS under local anesthesia.
• Works at an ISO-certified hospital with a 99.9% discectomy success rate.
• Utilizes clip-plate implants for multiple rib fracture reconstructions.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Vakkas Korkmaz is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Lokman Hekim University Hospital. He specializes in gynecological oncology, cervical lesions, and endometrial cancer treatment. Dr. Korkmaz completed his subspecialty training at the University of Health Sciences. He has supervised five major medical theses on cervical lesions and uterine leiomyoma.

• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.
• Winner of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics award.
• Received honors from the Perinatal Medicine Foundation.
• Works at an ISO-certified facility with a 99.9% medical success rate.

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. Cemal Aydin is an interventional radiologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He served as the head physician of a radiology department. Dr. Aydin focuses on diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive image-guided treatments. He practiced interventional radiology at the prestigious Koç University Hospital.

• Specializes in Trucut and fine-needle aspiration biopsies for lung lesions.
• Uses diffusion-weighted MRI to identify specific brain tumors like meningiomas.
• Presented research on liver metastases at several National Radiology Congresses.
• Works at a facility that treats over 10,000 patients every year.

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. 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. 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.