Doctors in Antalya , Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Onur Erol is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2023–present). He previously worked at Medstar Topçular Hospital (2021–2023). He also served as a faculty member at the University of Health Sciences, Antalya (2021). From 2010 to 2021, he was a specialist and chief assistant at the University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital. From 2008 to 2010, he was a specialist at Diyarbakır Maternity and Children’s Hospital. Education: M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2001). OB/GYN residency, SSK Bakırköy (2002–2006).

Memberships: TJOD, ISUOG, ESHRE, TSRM, and IAGE.

Training highlights include Hysteroscopy Certification (2006). Advanced Ultrasound in OB/GYN (2009). Laparoscopic hysterectomy (2012). Fetal neurosonography and ISUOG fetal echocardiography (2013–2014). Hysteroscopic surgery and embryo biopsy/PGT preparation (2019).

The doctor is a highly experienced Gastroenterology Specialist with a career spanning over two decades in clinical practice. Currently serving at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor previously dedicated fifteen years to the Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor holds a solid academic foundation from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology, a residency in Internal Medicine, and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree. The doctor is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association, maintaining a commitment to professional standards and clinical excellence in the field of gastroenterology.

Dr. Abdullah Erdogan is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2019–present). He has been Chief Physician at Akdeniz University Hospital since 2005. From 2015 to 2019, he led the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Earlier, he worked as a general practitioner at Kızılcasöğüt Primary Healthcare Center in Antalya, Türkiye (1991–1993).

His academic titles include Professor (2019) and Associate Professor (2013). He completed a thoracic surgery residency at Akdeniz University (2002–2007). He earned his M.D. from Akdeniz University (1985–1991). He is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery, and the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.

The doctor is a highly experienced Internal Medicine and Hematology Specialist with an extensive background in Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT). Currently serving as a Hematology-BMT Program Director, the doctor has held leadership roles in this capacity since 2007, including a long-standing tenure at King Hamad University Hospital. The doctor's clinical expertise is supported by a strong academic foundation at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and specialized international training at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the United States.

Dr. Davran Cicek is a cardiologist at Memorial Antalya Hospital. He trained at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. The Cleveland Clinic consistently ranks among the top cardiology centers globally. Dr. Cicek treats patients for various heart and vascular conditions.

• Practices at Memorial Antalya Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Alaaddin Keykubat University.
• Completed medical rotations at the US-based Cleveland Clinic.
• Former cardiology specialist at Bashkent University Faculty of Medicine.

The doctor is an experienced General Surgery Specialist currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital. With a career spanning several prominent medical institutions in Türkiye, including extensive work at training and research hospitals, the doctor has developed a robust clinical background in general surgical procedures.

The doctor holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and maintains a strong commitment to professional development, evidenced by specialized training in laparoscopic, robotic, and oncoplastic breast surgery. Active in the medical community, the doctor is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Ankara Breast Diseases Association, regularly participating in national and international congresses to stay at the forefront of surgical advancements.

The doctor is a dedicated Pediatrics Specialist with extensive clinical experience in both hospital and primary healthcare settings. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor has a strong background in pediatric care, having previously served at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital. The doctor's foundational experience includes roles as a Family Physician and General Practitioner.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Pamukkale University and completed a residency in Pediatrics at Ege University. Committed to continuous professional development, the doctor is certified in both the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and regularly participates in national pediatric congresses and specialized training schools.

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) with extensive clinical and academic experience. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor has held significant faculty positions at Akdeniz University and served at various major medical institutions in Türkiye. The doctor's expertise is supported by international experience gained as a researcher and clinical observer at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

With a career spanning over 15 years, the doctor specializes in ENT and head and neck surgery. The doctor is an active member of professional organizations including the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Head and Neck Cancer Society.

The doctor is a highly qualified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with extensive clinical experience spanning over a decade. Since 2021, the doctor has been practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, following previous tenures at Çallı Meydan Medical Center, Private Kapadokya Hospital, and Nevşehir State Hospital.

The doctor completed a comprehensive residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Ankara Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital between 2010 and 2014. This followed the attainment of a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. The doctor possesses a robust background in managing musculoskeletal and rehabilitative conditions across various hospital and clinical settings.

Dr. Emre Altekin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He has broad interventional experience in cardiovascular, valvular, and structural heart disease. He has been the primary operator in many complex procedures. He also serves as an instructor at centers in Türkiye and abroad.

Academic credentials: Professor of Cardiology, Akdeniz University (2020). Associate Professor (2015). Assistant Professor (2011–2015). M.D. (1999) and cardiology residency (2000–2005), Akdeniz University.

Previous roles: Private OFM Antalya Hospital (cardiology specialist, 2023–2025). Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (cardiology specialist, 2011–2016). An-Deva Hayat Heart Hospital (2009–2011). Burdur State Hospital (physician, 2006–2008). Memberships: Turkish Medical Association. Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Bulent Yildirim is a neurology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He previously served on the neurology faculty at Akdeniz University (1983–2010).

M.D., Hacettepe University. Neurology residency (1974–1978). Anatomy residency (1979–1983). Associate Professor (1984). Professor (1991). Member of the Turkish Neurological Society, the Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society, and the European Neurological Society.

Edited six medical books. Wrote book chapters and many publications. National coordinator for one and center coordinator for three international multicenter stroke studies. Received first- and second-place awards at national and international congresses. Invited speaker on stroke, hypertension, dementia, cerebral aging, Parkinson’s disease, headache, multiple sclerosis, and neuroanatomy.

Dr. Ali Murat Tatli is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2024–present). He served as an associate professor (2018–2022) and then professor (2022–2024) of medical oncology at Akdeniz University. He also worked at Antalya Training and Research Hospital and Van Training and Research Hospital.

Education and training: MD, Istanbul University (1998). Residency in internal medicine, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2000–2004). Internal medicine specialist, Gaziantep Sehitkamil State Hospital (2007–2009). Fellowship in medical oncology, Akdeniz University (2009–2012).

Memberships: ESMO, TTOD, IDOD, TAKD, ONKAD, TOG. Vice Chair, Lung Cancer Working Group. GCP training: Novartis (2019). ICH GCP E6(R2), The Global Health Network (2021). TransCelerate ICH E6 (2021, 2022, 2023).

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has led the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Memorial Antalya Hospital since 2010. He previously headed the same department at Akdeniz University from 1995 to 1997. He has served at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine as a specialist from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to the present. He earned his M.D. and completed his residency at Ege University. He became an Associate Professor in 1985 and a Professor in 1995.

Advanced training: Rizzoli Institute, Bologna (1980–1981, 1991, 2008); Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford (1988); Krankenhaus für Sportverletzte, Germany (1989). Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology; Turkish Cancer Research and Control Association; European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO); SICOT; Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD); Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA).

The doctor is a highly qualified Dermatology Specialist with extensive clinical experience across multiple medical institutions in Türkiye since 2015. Holding a medical degree from Gazi University and completing residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, the doctor possesses a strong foundation in dermatological care.

The doctor has contributed to medical literature through publications in both international and national peer-reviewed journals, with research interests spanning Mycosis Fungoides, renal transplant cutaneous manifestations, and refractory alopecia areata. An active member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and the Dermatologic Surgery Association, the doctor maintains a commitment to professional development through regular participation in cosmetic dermatology symposia.

The doctor is a dedicated Pediatrics Specialist with extensive clinical experience gained at reputable institutions including Memorial Antalya Hospital, Burdur State Hospital, and Haseki Training and Research Hospital. With a medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and a completed residency in Pediatrics, the doctor possesses a strong foundation in pediatric care.

The doctor is highly committed to professional development, holding certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Furthermore, the doctor has contributed significantly to the medical field through numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and active participation in international scientific congresses.