Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 18

Dr. Gursel Remzi Soybir is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Etiler Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in breast and thyroid surgery. Dr. Soybir previously served as the Head of the General Surgery Department at Namuk Kemal University. He treats patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

• Former Assistant Director of the Surgery Clinic at Haseki Hospital.
• He served as Head Assistant at the Taksim Hospital Surgery Clinic.
• Member of the National Surgery Society and the Izmir Breast Disease Association.
• Is a member of the Turkey Endoscopic–Laparoscopic Surgery Association.

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in TrueBeam technology and stereotaxic radiosurgery for cancer treatment. Dr. Saglam serves as the Chief Editor for the Turkish Society of Oncology. She has authored over 110 scientific publications on various oncological issues.

• Acts as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Oncology.
• Sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Medical Sciences.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center with top transplant success rates.

Dr. Mehmet Yasar Kaynar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He holds extensive leadership experience in Turkish neurosurgery. Dr. Kaynar previously directed the Istanbul University Institute of Neurological Sciences. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high success rates.

• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University.
• Served as a Board Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Former Head of the Neurovascular Group of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Served on the qualification board for the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

Dr. Tumay Ipekci is a urology specialist and professor at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored over 60 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Ipekci serves on the editorial boards of Urology Research and Practice and the Mediterranean Medical Journal. He is a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited hospital known for organ transplantation and robotic surgery.

• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) since 2006.
• Presented 36 scientific papers at national and international medical congresses.
• Active member of the Endourology Society and the Turkish Urological Association.
• Former associate professor at Başkent University Department of Urology.

Dr. Mahir Mahirogullari is an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship in orthopedics and traumatology at Wake Forest University in the USA. Dr. Mahirogullari specializes in treating complex musculoskeletal injuries and joint conditions like arthrosis.

• Earned the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Best Verbal Declaration Award.
• Winner of multiple professional honors, including the Derviş Manizade and Altındağ Branch prizes.
• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sport Medicine.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

2021 - Currently MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of General Surgery / Istanbul

2018 - 2021 ISTANBUL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL,

SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Associate Professor of General Surgery / Istanbul

2014 - 2018 ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY ATAKENT HOSPITAL

Assistant Professor / Istanbul

2012 - 2013 TDV 29 MAY HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist / Istanbul

Dr. Serkan Kitis is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal conditions like herniated disks. Dr. Kitis has published over 25 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital known for its success in complex surgical cases.

• Expertise includes arteriovenous malformations, pituitary adenomas, and Moyamoya disease.
• Completed specialized microsurgical anatomy training at the Prof. Rhoton Lab.
• Authored 12 chapters in national and international medical textbooks.
• Presented over 60 scientific papers at national and international medical meetings.

Dr. Mehmet Saygi is a cardiology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 2,500 coronary angiographies throughout his career. Dr. Saygi specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease and heart failure. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves 500,000+ patients annually.

• Performed over 300 stent and balloon procedures.
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography and holter monitoring for arrhythmias.
• Treats complex cardiovascular conditions including heart valve diseases and hypertension.
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training Hospital.

Dr. Teoman Akcay is a gastroenterologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in digestive disorders, endoscopy, and liver research. Dr. Akcay completed his specialty training at Dokuz Eylül University. He treats patients at a clinic in the JCI-accredited Memorial Healthcare Group.

• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
• Active member of the Turkish Liver Research Association.
• Sits on the Turkish Endoscopy Association board.
• Published numerous scientific articles in national and international medical journals.

Dr. Yavuz Yalcin is an endocrinologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. He treats metabolic diseases and endocrine disorders. He holds a medical board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Yalcin also has a certification as a Hemodialysis Responsible Physician. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital, a global standard for medical safety.

• Published 8 international and 10 national research papers.
• Completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Ankara Numune.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Completed specialized training in thyroid and neck ultrasonography.

2003 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ANKARA HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2003 - 2003, Erzincan/Erzincan/Türkiye

B. ERZINCAN STATE HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

1994 - 1995, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

SAMSUN HAVZA SEYHLER HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

Dr. Nihal Durmus Kocaaslan is a plastic surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Kocaaslan holds both national and European board certifications (EBOPRAS). She treats congenital anomalies and performs complex breast and jaw reconstructions.

• Earned a PhD in Forensic Medicine and serves as a Ministry of Justice expert.
• Completed microsurgery training at RWTH Aachen and cleft care at Seattle Children’s.
• Specializes in orthognathic surgery and maxillofacial procedures.
• Maintains active membership in ISAPS and the AO Craniofacial Surgery Foundation.

Dr. Servet Alan is a specialist in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He holds a Master’s degree in pediatric infectious diseases from Istanbul University. Dr. Alan also earned a Master’s in hospital and healthcare management. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for world-class safety standards.

• Member of the Klimik Association and the Turkish Society of Microbiology.
• Active member of the Association for Hospital Infections and Control.
• Served as a specialist at Haseki Training and Research Hospital for 15 years.
• Participates in numerous international microbiology congresses and seminars.

Dr. Elif Erol is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancy management. Dr. Erol performs normal, painless, and water deliveries. She works at a JCI-accredited facility, meeting the highest US surgical safety standards.

• Performs closed laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for fibroids and cysts.
• Treats polycystic ovary syndrome and complex hormonal disorders.
• Provides genital aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
• Manages menopause through bioequivalent hormone replacement therapies.

Dr. Erdem Akbal is a gastroenterologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has authored over 100 international indexed publications. Dr. Akbal completed specific training in interventional endoscopy at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He holds academic rank as a professor.

• Completed training for endoscopic ultrasound at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA.
• Trained in POEM and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.

Dr. Sertac Demirel is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He focused on surgical care and oncology for over three decades. Dr. Demirel treats patients at a premier multidisciplinary medical center in Turkey.

• Serves as a General Surgery Specialist at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Former Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hizmet Hospital.
• Expertise covers complex surgical interventions and oncological cases.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate in organ transplantation.

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ertas treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve disorders. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high success rates in cardiovascular care.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Performs heart valve replacement and coronary stenting.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center in the Netherlands.
• Contributed to three medical books on cardiovascular medicine.