Best Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Levent Kilickan is an anesthesiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He achieved full professorship at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Kilickan focuses on cardiovascular anesthesia and organ transplantation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Specializes in intensive care and regional anesthesia.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Taksim Hospital.
• Treats patients at a clinic serving over 500,000 people annually.
• Experienced in complex anesthesia for major cardiovascular surgeries.

Dr. Selin Bozkurt Alp is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist. She earned her medical degree from Uludag University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in 2018. She worked at Giresun Tirebolu State Hospital during compulsory service from 2020–2021. She later served at Istanbul Sultanbeyli State Hospital.

Her practice covers stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic rehabilitation, and rheumatic diseases. She provides pain management. She performs botulinum toxin injections, ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections, PRP, ESWT, and robotic therapy (RoboSpine). She also offers acupuncture, phytotherapy, and neural therapy. Her interests include fibromyalgia, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, heel spur, lipedema, and pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Cagatay Cetinkaya is a breast and thoracic surgeon at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He treats conditions requiring surgical intervention within the chest and breast areas. Dr. Cetinkaya previously served as the Chief Physician at Bilecik Golpazari State Hospital. He completed his clinical research training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in thoracic surgery and breast surgery procedures.
• Was the lead physician at a state medical facility in Bilecik.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Practices within a medical group that reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on endocrine and metabolic diseases. Dr. Aydin graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. She later finished her residency at the Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Expert in managing complex internal medical conditions and metabolic disorders.
• Provides differential diagnosis and monitoring for varied internal diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
• Performs diverse diagnostic screenings, including heart, cancer, and endocrine check-ups.

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. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest and cardiovascular surgery. He has worked at several major Turkish medical centers since 1990. Dr. Yagan currently treats patients at one of Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospitals.

• Serves as a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Held senior surgical roles at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Practiced at Yedikule Pulmonary Diseases Hospital.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate for organ transplants.

Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Ondokuz Mayis University. Dr. Erkan began her medical practice in 1982. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

• Former Head of Department at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, a center with 13 operating rooms.
• Served as a faculty member in ophthalmology for over 15 years.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

Dr. Deniz Gören is a hematologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating blood cancers and complex bone marrow disorders. Dr. Gören represents the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. She completed selective medical training at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Completed a specialist masterclass in lymphoma at the Turkish Academy of Blood Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, which reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Blood Science and the EBMT.

Dr. Fazilet Karakoc is a pediatric pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals in Istanbul. She serves as a member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases at Marmara University. Dr. Karakoc specializes in treating children with complex respiratory and lung conditions. She works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn this safety standard.

• Serves as both a pediatric chest specialist and a general pediatric health specialist.
• Maintains an academic role at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers.
• Focuses on pediatric pulmonology within a hospital network serving 160+ countries.

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz is a hematologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplants and the treatment of complex blood diseases. Dr. Tekgunduz formerly served as the Deputy Head of Hematology at Ankara Oncological Hospital. He completed his medical training at Istanbul Medical University and Trakya University.

• Specialist in stem cell transplantation and internal medicine.
• Maintains membership in the European Hematological Association.
• Active member of the Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a US standard for patient safety.

Dr. Asli Tatliparmak is an associate professor of dermatology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. She is a recognized editor of two international medical books. Dr. Tatliparmak specializes in medical aesthetics and complex skin pathologies. She is a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

• Performs laser skin resurfacing, Botox injections, and advanced jawline contouring.
• Authored or co-authored 50 scientific publications in international and national journals.
• Served as the former Head of Dermatology at İstinye University Liv Hospital.
• Winner of the Best Oral Presentation Award at the Aegean Dermatology Days.

Op. Dr. Emre Türkmen is an ENT specialist focused on rhinoplasty and facial aesthetics. He performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift, temporal lift, and facelift.

He uses a function-preserving approach. He combines years of experience with advanced techniques to achieve results that are both aesthetic and functional. He provides patient-centred, personalised care from the first consultation to the final follow-up. His goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life.

Dr. Ümit Aykan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He specializes in the early detection and management of glaucoma. He utilizes multidiode laser treatments to eliminate the need for direct eye intervention. This method is highly effective for patients unable to use medication. Dr. Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

• Completed training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.
• Performs cataract surgery and multifocal lens implantation.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Practices at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.