Diagnostics Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Specialist Dr. Nurana Güller earned her medical degree and completed nephrology training at the Cerrahpaşa (Çapa) Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, a major academic center in Türkiye. She trained in a high-volume tertiary referral center. She contributed to multidisciplinary care for acute and chronic kidney diseases.

Her practice focuses on early CKD detection. She aims to slow progression and prevent complications. She has extensive experience in AKI management. She provides stage-specific treatment and long-term follow-up for chronic kidney failure. Her interests include hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, UTIs, proteinuria, kidney stones, cystic diseases, dialysis, and transplantation.

Dr. Güller practices at İAÜ Medical Park. She follows evidence-based, ethical, and patient-safety principles.

Prof. Dr. Şule Karadayı is a Professor and Thoracic Surgery Specialist. She earned her MD from Ankara University in 1999 and completed her residency in 2004. Her international training includes an observership with Prof. Ramon Rami Porta in Barcelona in 2005. She received an ESTS Travel Fellowship in Vienna in 2009. She joined the Mevlana Exchange Program in Azerbaijan in 2015. She scored 76.25 on the ÜDS English exam in 2006. She is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and several Turkish thoracic societies.

Her clinical focus includes lung cancer surgery. She performs Da Vinci robotic and VATS/minimally invasive thoracic procedures. She treats pulmonary nodules and masses. She also performs mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall (pectus) surgery. She offers interventional bronchoscopy, including endobronchial valve therapy for advanced emphysema and COPD. She serves as an assistant principal investigator on projects in wound healing and mediastinal lymph node evaluation. As of 2026, she sees patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Tuncer is a gastroenterologist with over 23 years of experience of experience, specializing in advanced diagnostic procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University’s prestigious Gastroenterology Department
• Member of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Liver Association
• Published 18 papers in national and international journals
• Performed numerous diagnostic endoscopic procedures

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Head of Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital – specializes in comprehensive genetic diagnostics and testing.

• 15 years of experience of experience in medical genetics
• Trained at Karadeniz Technical University and University of Miami
• Leader in genetic disorder evaluation and diagnosis
• Published research on genetic conditions and testing methodologies

Dr. Hilmi Bayırlı is a pediatrician. He focuses on neonatal care, premature infants, newborn follow-up, pediatric emergencies, and childhood infectious diseases.

He earned his MD from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his pediatrics residency at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He fulfilled compulsory public service at Van Training and Research Hospital. He now practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. His services include pediatric and neonatal care, close monitoring of premature infants, developmental follow-up, and preventive care.

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Specializing in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Yasemin Ongun brings 21 years of experience of focused expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in Otology-Neurotology and Audiology at Hacettepe University
• Expert in rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgeries
• Performs pediatric ENT procedures including tonsil and adenoid surgeries
• Specializes in snoring and sleep apnea surgical treatments
• Experienced in hearing loss and ear surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Elif Evrim Ekin specializes in musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging, with over 23 years of experience of experience in diagnostic radiology.

• Medical education and radiology specialization from Ege University and Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• Published research in international SCI and SCI-E journals
• Served as Education Coordinator at Istanbul Taksim Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
• Completed 'Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice' training

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sariman specializes in obstructive lung diseases and sleep disorders, with extensive experience in bronchoscopy and sleep medicine at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea diagnostics
• Trained in bronchoscopy and sleep disorder treatments
• Published articles in national and international journals
• Participated in multicenter international asthma studies
• Completed advanced training in functional medicine and hypnosis

Dr. Zinar Serhanoglu practices obstetrics, gynecology, and urogynecology. He provides prenatal care and pregnancy follow-up. He manages high-risk conditions such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. He performs vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

He specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He uses laparoscopy and V-NOTES for hysterectomy and for treating uterine disorders, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and ectopic pregnancy.

He treats stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. He provides long-term management of PCOS and endometriosis. He offers tubal ligation via laparoscopy or V-NOTES. He performs hysteroscopic treatment of uterine polyps and septum. He also provides perimenopausal and menopausal care, including bioidentical hormone therapy.

Dr. Elmas specializes in dermatology diagnostics with a strong academic background and international training.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Selected as International Dermatology Specialist of the Year in 2023
• Published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and Women's Dermatologic Society

Dr. Leyla Ozer has published 80+ scientific articles and authored a book on neurotransmitters and depression, showcasing her deep expertise in psychiatry.

• Founding member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association
• Specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapies and psychiatric genetics
• Over 12 years of experience of experience in mental health diagnostics
• Recognized with awards for mood disorders research

Dr. Dincer brings 31 years of experience of expertise in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published 60+ scientific articles in national and international journals
• Specializes in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation
• Member of Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Trained at GATA Military Medical Academy – one of Turkey's top institutions

Dr. Ulusan specializes in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in diagnostics and treatment.

• Over 18 years of experience of expertise in otolaryngology
• Recipient of EORL Congress Best Poster Award
• Published 17 international and 15 national articles
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Dr. Asude Karapolat specializes in skin and venereal diseases, bringing extensive experience from top hospitals in Turkey.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading healthcare facility
• Over 14 years of experience of specialized experience in dermatology
• Worked at Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions