Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 19

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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. 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. Seref Komurcu is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, lung, colorectal, and solid cancers. Dr. Komurcu holds both ECFMG and ESMO certifications. He previously served as a professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on cancer management.
• Provides immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy treatments.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Ali Osman Koyuncuoglu specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, and IVF at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has practiced reproductive medicine for two decades at top Turkish medical centers. Dr. Koyuncuoglu holds memberships in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and ESHRE.

• Completed training at Brussels IVF Center and the Regionshospitalet Skive IVF in Denmark.
• Trained in robotic surgery at Acıbadem University and laparoscopic techniques at IRCAD Strasbourg.
• Maintains expertise in reproductive endocrinology through the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy is a cardiac surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He pioneered robotic cardiac surgery using the Da Vinci system in Turkey. Dr. Ustunsoy specializes in valve repair and coronary artery bypass. He provides treatment for both adults and children with complex heart conditions.

• Former Head of the Lung Transplant Center at Gaziantep University.
• Completed fellowships at Glasgow University and Columbia University in New York.
• Served as an Associate Professor at Geneva University in Switzerland.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Dr. Taha Bahadir Uskul is a pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the Harasawa Fellowship and Excellent Presentation Awards from the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology. Currently, he treats lung diseases and tuberculosis at a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Uskul holds national board certification in pulmonology.

• Specializes in interventional bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, and polysomnography.
• Authored 11 international and 23 national peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Completed specialized interventional training in France and Italy.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society and the Turkish Thoracic Society.

Dr. Volkan Seneger is a psychiatrist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats a variety of mental health conditions through psychotherapy. Dr. Seneger completed his medical degree at Dokuz Eylül University. He later finished specialized psychiatry training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited medical center in Istanbul.
• Provides care at a facility that treats 10,000+ patients every year.
• Treats patients at a hospital certified by TÜV NORD CERT.

Dr. Abdullah Yakupoglu is an interventional radiologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional oncology. Dr. Yakupoglu has held several leadership roles at major Turkish medical centers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high success rates in complex procedures.

• Served as the Interventional Radiology Manager at Acıbadem Health Group.
• Former Interventional Radiology Manager at both American Hospital and German Hospital.
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating oncological conditions.
• Practices at the first Turkish hospital to earn Joint Commission International accreditation.

Dr. Yasar Colak is a Professor of Gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has deep expertise in liver transplantation and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Colak served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. He also worked in the Presidential Health Coordinatorate in Turkey.

• Specializes in liver transplantation and digestive tract disorders.
• Completed clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Endoscopic Applications.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.
• Formerly served as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Civilization University.

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2009 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE SİŞLİ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2008 - 2008, Sakarya/Türkiye

SAKARYA YENİKENT STATE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2007 - 2008, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

Dr. Fatima Bayramova is an endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She specialists in diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, and obesity. Dr. Bayramova completed residency training at both Hacettepe University and Istanbul University. She holds expertise in adrenal and pituitary disorders and osteoporosis management.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Researches correlations between bone marrow aspiration and biopsy results.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
• Fluent in medical services for both adults and children.

Dr. Serhat Seyhan is the Head Physician at the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center in Istanbul. He is a medical genetics specialist based at Memorial Şişli Hospital. Dr. Seyhan completed his genetic training at Karadeniz Technical University. He also gained international perspective as a scholar at the University of Miami.

• Former Chair of the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University.
• Served as Head Physician for genetic centers at two major Turkish university hospitals.
• Member of the medical team at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Expert in evaluating complex hereditary conditions and clinical genetic diagnostics.