Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 25

Dr. Neslihan Demirci is a hair transplant surgeon at Men's Health Clinics in Istanbul. She has led over 2,500 successful hair transplant procedures. Dr. Demirci serves as the Head of the Hair Transplant Team. Her practice focuses on individualized planning and natural-looking results. She works with patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

• Specializes in advanced hair transplantation techniques.
• Maintains strict medical safety and hygiene standards in the operating room.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Plans every case individually to ensure aesthetic precision.

Dr. Mahmut Civilibal is a pediatric nephrologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats children with kidney disorders and complex pediatric conditions. Dr. Civilibal serves as a specialist at one of Turkey’s most modern medical centers. He held a position at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine. This hospital is JCI-accredited for meeting international safety standards.

• Specializes in pediatric nephrology and general child health.
• Practiced at major institutions like Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at a facility recognized with ISO quality certifications.
• Treats patients at a leading multidisciplinary center in Istanbul.

Dr. Merih Oray is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She has performed over 15,000 surgeries. Dr. Oray specializes in uveitis and Behçet's disease. She completed research fellowships at Yale University and the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution.

• Authored over 150 scientific publications and presentations.
• Member of the International Ocular Inflammation Society.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Treats patients at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

Dr. Kazibe Demir is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She treats patients in Istanbul with a subspecialty focus on urogynecology. Dr. Demir is currently completing a PhD in urogynecology at Ankara University. She provides care at a facility equipped with robotic surgery systems.

• Member of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA).
• Sits on the Turkish Urogynecology and Pelvic Rehabilitation Society.
• Treats patients at Memorial Göztepe, which features 19 hybrid operating rooms.
• Ongoing professional training includes IUGA and EUGA international congresses.

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Dr. Gamze Ozturk Karabulut is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She specializes in oculoplastic surgery and prosthetic eye procedures. Dr. Karabulut has performed over 5,000 surgeries throughout her career. She holds a prestigious diploma from the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO).

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications in international and national journals.
• Awarded best oral presentation by the European Society of Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Samuray Tuncer is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He specializes in ocular oncology and intraocular tumor treatment. Dr. Tuncer performs radioactive plate therapy to treat eye tumors. He holds a seat on the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit executive board.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology.
• Sits on the Editorial Board of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
• Expert in radioactive plate treatment for complex intraocular cancers.
• Works at an ISO-certified facility that treats 66,000 patients annually.

Dr. Serdar Aykan is a Professor of Urology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed 3,000 laparoscopic surgeries and 100 robotic cancer procedures. Dr. Aykan serves as the Head of Urology at Arel University. He completed robotic surgery training in France and a fellowship at Weill Cornell, USA.

• Specializes in urologic oncology focusing on kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers.
• Performs HoLEP procedures and endourologic stone surgeries like PCNL.
• Acts as an instructor for national laparoscopy and robotic surgery courses.
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.

Dr. Gürhan Adam is an interventional radiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive treatments for vascular and oncological conditions. Dr. Adam completed dual fellowships in interventional radiology at Ege University and Bursa Uludağ University. He serves as a member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society.

• Performs complex vascular procedures including angioplasty and stenting for arterial stenosis.
• Treats liver cancer using radioembolization and radiofrequency ablation techniques.
• Specializes in embolization for uterine fibroids and varicocele.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility known for its oncology and surgical expertise.

Dr. Umut Dincer is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has authored over 60 scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Dincer gained early professional experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in the UK. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and complex pain management.

• Specializes in physical rehabilitation and algology for pain relief.
• Published over 60 articles and delivered 40 congress presentations.
• Authored two books and translated 12 medical chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Murat Ulusan is an otolaryngology and head and neck surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He won the EORL Congress Best Poster Award. Dr. Ulusan completed an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology in the USA. He also serves as a specialist at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Published 17 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Completed three TÜBİTAK research projects.
• Translated two medical books and authored three book chapters.
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She specializes in cataract surgery and refractive vision correction. Dr. Akbay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She completed her medical training and ophthalmology specialization at Ege and Marmara Universities.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and IOL lens implants.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified center treating 66,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ediz Altinli is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex gastrointestinal conditions. He previously directed the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for esophageal, gastric, and colorectal diseases.
• Served as a faculty member for the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery program.
• Former Chief of the General Surgery Clinic at Haydarpasa EA Hospital.
• Expert in gastrointestinal system motility and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

The doctor is a highly experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist with over two decades of clinical practice. Currently serving at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2022, the doctor previously dedicated 16 years to the GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, contributing extensive expertise to the field of cardiovascular surgery.

In addition to specialized surgical roles, the doctor has held leadership positions, including serving as the Infirmary Chief Physician at the Bilecik Soldier Training Brigade. The doctor's career is defined by a long-standing commitment to cardiovascular health, surgical excellence, and institutional medical leadership.

The doctor is a highly experienced Radiation Oncology Specialist with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018, the doctor has cultivated extensive clinical expertise in the field of radiation oncology.

Throughout a distinguished tenure at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, which began in 1986, the doctor has contributed significantly to academic and clinical oncology. Additionally, the doctor previously held a position as a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital from 2015 to 2018, further solidifying a reputation for excellence in specialized cancer treatment and patient care.

Dr. Kezban Nur Pilanci is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on clinical oncology and has practiced at multiple major Turkish medical centers. Dr. Pilanci holds certifications as both an internal medicine and medical oncology specialist. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for quality and patient safety.

• Serves as a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Completed oncology residency at Istanbul Science University.
• Held research roles at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Formerly served as an internal medicine specialist at Kanuni Sultan Hospital.

Dr. Burak Onan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 150 scientific articles and focuses on complex heart valve repair. Dr. Onan received specialized robotic surgery training in Strasbourg, France. He treats mitral valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, and coronary artery conditions.

• Member of the EACTS Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group.
• Completed heart valve repair training at OLV Hospital in Belgium.
• Former Chairman of the Ethics Committee at a major Turkish research center.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, a US medical quality standard.