Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 25

Dr. Asude Karapolat is a dermatologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin and venereal diseases. Dr. Karapolat previously served at several major Turkish medical institutions. These include Istanbul Training and Research Hospital and Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University Hospital.

She practice at a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the highest international standards for patient safety and quality. The hospital is known for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Karapolat offers online consultations for international patients seeking dermatological evaluations.

Dr. Selim Gokce is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats digestive and liver disorders specifically in children and infants. Dr. Gokce works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a hospital with ISO certification for quality.
• Served as a pediatric gastroenterologist at Bezmialem Foundation University.
• Worked at Dr. Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital in Ankara.
• Practiced at the Gulhane Military Medical Faculty as a gastrointestinal specialist.

Dr. Mesut Bayraktaroglu is a pulmonologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest diseases and respiratory care. He completed his residency at Yedikule Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Bayraktaroglu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Held positions at Istanbul Aydin University and Florya Medical Park Hospital.
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at an eco-friendly hospital with ISO quality certification.
• Served as a pulmonologist at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital specializing in obesity surgery. He has held prestigious leadership roles, serving as Chief Physician and Head of General Surgery. He treats metabolic disorders and complex obesity cases using modern surgical techniques.

• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Obtained the rank of Professor following a distinguished academic career.
• Held senior leadership positions at several major Turkish medical institutions.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Ahmet Yildiz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He published a major study on coronary artery anomalies in over 12,000 adult patients. Dr. Yildiz previously served as Chief Physician at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology. He holds a Master’s degree in Hospital and Healthcare Management.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Former Deputy Director at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology.
• Published research on atorvastatin therapy for patients with coronary artery disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly medical center.

Dr. Ibrahim Sari is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Virginia in the United States. Dr. Sari holds a European Heart Failure Diploma from the University of Zurich. He has authored 160+ international scientific papers with over 3,800 citations.

• Participated in more than 10 multicenter international scientific studies in cardiology.
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Marmara and Gaziantep Universities.
• Contributed to over 100 scientific congresses as a speaker or chairperson.
• Member of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Emine Barin is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She treats various reproductive health conditions and manages prenatal care and deliveries. Dr. Barin has practiced at several major Turkish medical centers since the late 1990s.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility with an eco-friendly design.
• The clinic features a specialized birthing suite with a dedicated delivery tub.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to treat gynecological conditions.
• Practices at a hospital with over 90 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Akin Yildiz is a nuclear medicine specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked in radiological and nuclear imaging since 1992. Dr. Yildiz previously served as a lecturer at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He integrates metabolic imaging into oncology and cardiovascular treatment plans.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Expertise includes nuclear medicine diagnostics and radiology.
• Former radiology specialist at Ataturk Education and Research Hospital.
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Akdeniz University.

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an award-winning general surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in colorectal, bariatric, and endocrine surgery. Dr. Eroglu earned First Prize in Turkey for his work on laparoscopic hemicolectomy.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul Arel University and former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University.
• Authored over 15 scientific articles and delivered nearly 30 congress presentations.
• Translated sections of the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual regarding laparoscopic techniques.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

The doctor is a highly qualified Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist with extensive clinical experience across Türkiye and Azerbaijan. With a strong academic foundation, the doctor completed a residency in Pediatrics at Ege University and a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Ondokuz Mayıs University. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held specialist positions at institutions including Memorial Antalya Hospital, Yeni Klinika, and LIV Bona Dea Hospital, while also gaining international exposure as a clinical observer in Germany.

Dedicated to continuous professional development, the doctor has completed numerous advanced courses in diabetes treatment, genetics, and neonatal care. The doctor is an active member of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and the Turkish Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes.

Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Harputluoglu earned his medical degree and specialized training at Hacettepe University. This institution is a top-ranked medical school in Turkey.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Maintains a professorship at İnönü University since 2017.
• Served at the Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology at Hacettepe University.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Dr. Arzu Tekkeli is a dentist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in smile design and digital dentistry using CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Tekkeli graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. She focuses on restorative and aesthetic treatments for international patients.

• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Oral Implantology Association.
• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant installations.
• Expertise in aesthetic dentistry and digital smile reconstruction.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She serves as the Turkey Representative to the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Isik specialized at Hacettepe University and focuses on neuro-muscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored the official Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis.
• Published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.
• Heads sessions and delivers invited panels at global neurology conferences.
• Awarded for excellence in multiple sclerosis research at the National Neurology Congress.

Dr. Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injections, and PRP therapy. Dr. Aki previously served as a professor at Istanbul University for several years. He treats complex cases involving stroke recovery and spinal cord injuries.

• Member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Expert in neural and ozone therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.