Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 8

Dr. Osman Ilhan was part of the team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow stem cell transplant. He focuses on leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and myeloma treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. Dr. Ilhan has authored over 300 PubMed publications with 5,000+ citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association.

• Helped establish the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK).
• Served as a board chairman for bone marrow transplantation at the Ministry of Health.
• Former President of the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Founded the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association.

Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a professor of orthopedics at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic knee prosthesis and complex joint replacement surgery. Dr. Bektaser serves as a lecturer and has published numerous scientific articles on skeletal trauma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty.
• Treats orthopedic oncology cases and complex bone fractures.
• Expertise includes arthroscopy for sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint conditions.

Dr. Aydan Biri is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She is a recognized Expert Robotic Surgeon. Dr. Biri founded the JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital. She previously served as an assistant professor at Gazi University. Her practice focuses on robotic gynecological surgery and complex obstetric care.

• Specializes in treating uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.
• Performs robotic procedures using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Earned a full professorship in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Treats patients at a facility that serves 350,000 people annually.

Dr. Vahit Onur Gul is an expert general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, stomach, and rectal cancers. Dr. Gul completed robotic surgery training in the USA and microsurgery training in Switzerland. He holds the rank of Associate Professor of General Surgery.

• Performs minimally invasive procedures for obesity, breast, and thyroid conditions.
• Treats complex oncologic cases alongside hernia repairs and anal region diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Utilizes skills gained from international courses in Switzerland and the USA.

Dr. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.

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. 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. Sema Yilmaz is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specializes in cell therapies for childhood cancers and cancer immunology. Dr. Yilmaz conducted research at top US institutions, including MD Anderson and Harvard University.

• Member of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).
• Treats complex pediatric conditions like neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies and intra-arterial chemotherapy for young patients.
• Works at JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital, which features an on-site bone marrow transplant center.

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. Kursat Fidanci is a pediatric cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, and rheumatic heart conditions. Dr. Fidanci holds the title of Associate Professor and has more than 10 years of subspecialty expertise. He previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease management.
• Expert in monitoring heart health for young athletes.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.
• Focuses on pediatric heart valve procedures and atrial septal defect surgery.