Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. İlker Manavbaşı is a Turkish specialist in functional nasal surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, mega liposuction and breast surgery. He graduated from Ankara University in 1999 and Hacettepe University in 2005. Dr. İlker is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, and Rhinoplasty Society. He has developed two techniques to obtain the ideal nose with a single operation and presented them at the Symposium on Plastic Surgery in Italy in 2008.

Dr. Aylin Turan is a highly experienced Dentist Aesthetician with expertise in Bleaching Cosmetics, Implants, Porcelain Fillings, Laminate Veneers, Composites, and Metal Supported Porcelain. She is a member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Association, has completed various courses related to cosmetic dentistry, and graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Baris Metin is an experienced Neurologist with over 7 years of experience in Turkey and Belgium. He specializes in Memory Disorders, Functional Neuroimaging, Epilepsy, Electroencephalography, Headaches and Sleep Disorders, and has numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey

VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey

MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

2020 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ

Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Uzmanı

2017 - 2020, İstanbul/Türkiye

ALTINBAŞ ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ BAHÇELİEVLER MEDİCALPARK HASTANESİ

Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Uzmanı

2013 - 2017, İstanbul/Türkiye

MEDİPOL ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Uzmanı

2007 - 2009, Şanlıurfa/Türkiye

NİSA HASTANESİ

Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Uzmanı

2007 - 2009, Şanlıurfa/Türkiye

CEYLANPINAR DEVLET HASTANESİ

Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Uzmanı

2006 - 2007, İstanbul/Türkiye

GÜMÜŞSUYU ASKER HASTANESİ

Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Uzmanı

Assoc. Prof. Meryem Eken has received her specialty at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Dr. Meryem Eken has also received Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization Training at Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Diseases Training and Research Hospital, and  has had over 10,000 in vitro fertilization, over 10,000 Abdominal Laparoscopic Egg Collection, over 5,000 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, over 5,000 Hysteroscopy in her career. She has performed many successful operations such as Ovarian Cysts (over 1.000), Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (over 1.000), and over 1,000 Laparoscopic Myomectomies.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization
• Infertility Surgery
• Gynecological Diseases
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Menstrual Disorders
• Premature birth
• Uterine Polyp
• Painful Menstrual Cycles
• Urogynecology
• Painful Intercourse
• Cystocele
• Inability to Get Pregnant
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Abdominal Pain
• Early Menopause
• Genetic Diseases in Babies Born with IVF
• Tissue Compatible Sibling
• Treatment of Recurrent Miscarriage
• Lipid Therapy in Recurrent Miscarriages
• Asherman’s Syndrome
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Hysteroscopy
• Miscarriage
• Genital Wart
• Hysterectomy
• Caesarean Section
• Pediatric Gynecologic Diseases
• Gynecology
• Endometriosis
• Ovarian Cyst
• Uterine Septum
• Uterine Tumors
• Treatment of Menopause
• Risky Pregnancy
• Birth Control
• Polyps
• Infertility
• Pregnancy
• Cervical Cancer
• Hormonal Disorders
• Delivery
• Inability to become pregnant
• Chocolate Cyst
• Pregnancy

Dr. Semra Kahraman is an experienced specialist in IVF, andrology, genetics, infertility treatment and preimplantation genetic diagnosis based in Istanbul, Turkey. With extensive work experience and extensive scientific contributions, she is a respected professional in the field, having been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine and a Star Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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Dr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.