Best Doctors in Istanbul

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. Tayfun Caliskan is an interventional pulmonologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He trained in pulmonology and critical care at The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Caliskan co-authored a textbook on bronchoscopy in intensive care units. He also translated a key work on EBUS bronchoscopy into Turkish.

• Expert in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and COPD management.
• Executive Board member of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group in Turkey.
• Holds memberships in the World Association for Bronchology and European Respiratory Society.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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. 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. 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. 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. Ertan Okmen is the Director of the Oncocardiology Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in interventional cardiology and heart transplant services. Dr. Okmen holds a Cardio-Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He founded his department to treat cardiovascular issues in cancer patients.

• Completed clinical research on left ventricular assist devices at the Texas Heart Institute.
• Trained in heart failure and transplantation at Johns Hopkins University.
• Focuses on radial artery coronary angiography and stent placement.
• Works at Anadolu, a top-10 global hospital according to MTQUA standards.

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.

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. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corneal transplant procedures. Dr. Dag completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital. He treats complex conditions like strabismus, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and femtosecond laser procedures.
• Authored over 10 publications in journals like BMC Ophthalmology.
• Expert in eyelid, lacrimal duct, and eye trauma surgery.

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. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

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.

Kinyas Düşünmez is a hair transplant surgeon in Istanbul. He holds a Medical Doctor (MD) degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and has practiced medicine since 2013.

• Performs hair transplantation, including the DHI technique.
• Holds certificates in hair transplantation, aesthetic and cosmetic applications, and mesotherapy.

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.