Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 10

Dr. Zafer Çetinkaya is a hair restoration specialist with more than 10 years of experience. Since 2014, he has performed hair transplants for thousands of patients. His expertise includes FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE, ICE FUE, and hybrid methods. He focuses on precise technique and thorough patient evaluation.

He graduated from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2011. He worked as an emergency physician from 2011 to 2013, then as an occupational physician from 2013 to 2014. In 2015, he completed the Mesotherapy Application Certificate Program at Istanbul Medipol University, focusing on mesotherapy and PRP. He worked in clinics from 2014 to 2020, at Vera Clinic from 2020 to 2022, and has been at EsteNove since 2022. He earned a Certificate of Achievement at the Ultra V Seminar–Workshop in February 2020 and attended the Medical Aesthetics Regional Meeting in March 2020.

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan has performed over 5,000 kidney transplants at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He is the director of the Organ Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery Center. Dr. Dinckan specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants for adults and children.

• Completed more than 1,000 liver transplants and 77 pancreas operations.
• Performs complex combined surgeries, including heart-kidney and liver-kidney transplants.
• Handled over 350 pediatric kidney transplant cases personally.
• Sits on the Turkish Coordination Association of Transplant Centers board.

Dr. Sami Sokucu is an orthopedic surgeon and oncologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He specializes in limb lengthening and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Sokucu is a Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT). He also serves as a faculty member at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and minimally invasive hip arthroplasty.
• Expert in using magnetic bone nails and motorized systems for limb lengthening.
• Treats orthopedic cancers including osteosarcoma and malignant bone tumors.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.

Dr. Vedat Tosun is a hair transplant specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He focuses on restoring hair with natural-looking results. Dr. Tosun tailors each procedure to the patient's specific hair loss pattern. He treats patients at a university hospital with 33 medical departments.

• Uses FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE hair restoration methods.
• Performs specialized procedures like beard, eyebrow, and Afro hair transplants.
• Provides organic and stem cell hair transplantation options.
• Served as hair transplantation coordinator at Istanbul University Florence Nightingale Hospital.

The doctor has four years of practical experience in dentistry, having graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University. The doctor has advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the University of California, enhancing their expertise in complex dental procedures. Attending the 2nd Spring Dental Symposium in 2013 further underscores their commitment to continuous professional development.

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is the Rector of Atlas University and a neurosurgeon in Istanbul. He is a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association. Dr. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and treats conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor. He has authored 46 international peer-reviewed articles on functional neurosurgery.

• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and complex movement disorders through brain stimulation.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries and vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy patients.
• Served as the chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association’s functional surgery group.

Dr. Md Merve Kaya is a key member of Este Favor’s personalized hair restoration program. She oversees treatment planning, donor area assessment, hairline design, graft distribution, and the overall procedure plan.

She prioritizes donor safety and efficient graft use. She uses AI Hair Mapping to define safe extraction zones, estimate graft capacity, and plan graft placement for current needs and possible future loss. Her approach focuses on natural hairlines and proper graft angles. She avoids overharvesting and tailors each plan to the patient.

Dr. Murat Aydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He specializes in joint replacement, complex trauma reconstruction, and spine surgery. Dr. Aydin uses robotic-assisted techniques for knee and hip replacements to improve patient mobility.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint restoration.
• Treats complex traumatic injuries, including pelvic fractures and musculoskeletal reconstruction.
• Skilled in minimally invasive endoscopic discectomy and kyphoplasty for spine conditions.
• Integrates regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee pain.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022). He worked at Artvin State Hospital. He joined Estherian Clinic in 2024.

His practice includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, arm and thigh lift, gynecomastia, facial aesthetics, facelift, blepharoplasty, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal and BBL. He has completed advanced training in microsurgery, breast surgery, rhinoplasty and face and neck aesthetics. He has also completed fellowship programs.

Dr. Nurullah Ermis is an orthopedic surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, hip arthroplasty, and orthopedic trauma. Dr. Ermis is a widely published researcher. His studies are indexed in PubMed and Scopus. He presented at the 37th ESRA Congress in Dublin. Dr. Ermis works at a facility equipped with robotic surgical systems.

• Performs total hip and knee replacements alongside arthroscopic procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Crowe IV dysplastic coxarthrosis and spinal deformities.
• Expert in surgical treatments for scoliosis and kyphosis in children and adults.
• Published studies on anesthesia techniques for better postoperative pain management in hip surgery.

Dr. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and strabismus. Dr. Dag previously served as a specialist at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Performs corneal transplants, keratoplasty, and ocular trauma surgery.
• Completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Published over 10 research papers on tear film analysis and surgical margins.
• Works at a JCI-accredited university hospital with robotic and bariatric excellence centers.

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas is a published researcher with studies in international medical journals. He focuses on ear diseases, including hearing loss and chronic otitis media.

• Performs open, closed, and revision rhinoplasty alongside ethnic nose reshaping.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland diseases and sinus disorders.
• Published extensively on anti-inflammatory treatments for middle ear effusion.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Magrur Kazak is an Associate Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He specializes in restorative and conservative dental treatments like laser teeth whitening. Dr. Kazak earned his doctorate from Istanbul University. He spent a decade in private practice before transitioning into senior academic roles.

• Held past teaching positions at Bezmialem Vakif and Istanbul Aydin Universities.
• Treats patients at a university hospital featuring 183 dental units.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Focuses on improving clinical standards through academic research and practice.

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Dr. Özcan Öztürk is an ENT surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in voice disorders, head and neck tumor surgery, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Öztürk utilizes endoscopic techniques for sinus and facial procedures. He provides individualized care for breathing issues, snoring, and sleep apnea.

• Published numerous scientific papers in international medical journals.
• Performs complex septoplasty, cochlear implant placement, and tympanoplasty.
• Works at a facility that treats over 138,000 patients every year.
• Expertise includes both aesthetic and functional nasal reconstructions.

Dr. Yasir Gozu is a general surgeon at Avrupa Cerrahi Proctology Center in Istanbul. He specializes in non-surgical treatments for hemorrhoids and pilonidal sinus. Dr. Gozu completed his medical training at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He later specialized in general surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs laser surgery for perianal abscesses and anal fistulas.
• Treats genital warts and hidradenitis suppurativa without invasive surgery.
• Manages rectal prolapse using minimally invasive clinical protocols.
• Practices at a center that treats over 1,200 patients annually.