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Serkan Kitis

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  •  Medical Experience

     

    - *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

    - *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

     

     Medical Education

     

    - *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Onur Telli

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • Dr. Onur Telli is a skilled urologist and pediatric urology specialist. He is known for his work in diagnosing and treating congenital urogenital anomalies. He has received awards from the European Association of Urology and the European Society for Pediatric Urology. These honors reflect his strong clinical and research skills.

    Dr. Telli has published over 50 international articles and contributed to three book chapters in pediatric urology. His research includes important population-based studies, especially on nocturia in women of reproductive age. He is an active member of major urological associations. This shows his dedication to improving the field.

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Altan Kır

  • 4.6 Excellent • 493 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Assoc.Prof. Altan Kır is a Thoracic Surgery and Robotic Surgery specialist, as well as one of the top lung cancer doctors. He has been a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007 and is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Thorax Society.

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Physiotherapy
$2,500 - $4,500
Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
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Oya Ercan

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

    2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

    2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

    1996 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Founder and Head of Adolescent Science Branch

    1993 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Member of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

    1992 - 1993, London/London/England

    UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

    Visiting Chief Resident of Pediatric Endocrinology and Cellular Endocrinology

    1989 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Chief Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

    1987 - 1989, /Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY NO.6 AÇSAP

    Child Health and Diseases Specialist

    1985 - 1987, /Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SEREFLIKOCHISAR STATE HOSPITAL

    Child Health and Diseases Specialist

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Ufuk Senel

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2016 - 2023, Kocaeli/Türkiye

    PRIVATE GULF MARMARA HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2011 - 2016, Tokat / Türkiye

    GAZİOSMANPAŞA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL HOSPITAL

    Assist. Prof. Dr. Department of Pediatric Surgery

    2010 - 2011, Trabzon / Türkiye

    TRABZON NUMNE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2006 - 2011, Nigde/Türkiye

    NİĞDE DR.DOĞAN BARAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC SURGERY SPECIALIST

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    1998 - 2001, Ordu/Türkiye

    ORDU GURGENTEPE STATE HOSPITAL

    Emergency room

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Ahmet Murat Sarıca

  • 4.6 Excellent • 493 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Doctor of Medical Sciences. Children's onco-ophthalmologist.

Physiotherapy
$2,500 - $4,500
Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.6 Excellent • 493 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Professor of Oncology and Hematology

Physiotherapy
$2,500 - $4,500
Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
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Atila Tanyeli

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Atila Tanyeli is a skilled pediatric hematologist with over 46 years of experience. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and treatment of childhood blood disorders and cancers. Dr. Tanyeli has also made significant contributions to European research in the field of bone marrow transplantation.
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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Nazmi Yalcin Ilker

  • 4.6 Excellent • 493 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Urologist
Physiotherapy
$2,500 - $4,500
Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
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Dilek Erkan

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2011 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    WORLD EYE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2002 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Head of Department of Ophthalmology

    1992 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Faculty Member of the Department of Ophthalmology

    1989 - 1991, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    SAMSUN STATE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist (Compulsory Service)

    1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    ÇANKAYA GOVERNMENT MEDICAL OFFICE

    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

    1982 - 1983, Zonguldak/Zonguldak/Türkiye

    CAYCUMA CENTRAL HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Fazilet Karakoc

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    1995 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Oguz Acar

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan is an experienced neurosurgeon with 31+ years of experience and expertise in treating various brain and spine conditions. He has also published numerous scientific papers and is a co-author of the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery’.
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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Ahmet Nevzat Nayir

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2011 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

    2003 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S NEPHROLOGY

    Faculty Member Professor

    1995 - 2003, Istanbul/Germany

    ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF CHILDREN'S NEPHROLOGY

    Associate Professor

    1987 - 1989, Balikesir/Türkiye

    AYVALIK STATE HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics Specialist

    1985 - 1987, Kocaeli/Türkiye

    DERINCE MILITARY HOSPITAL

    Pediatrics Specialist

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.6 Excellent • 493 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Uskent is an experienced doctor with 50+ years of practice in the field of lymphoma and other blood malfunctions. He is known for performing the first bone marrow transplant in Turkey, and has also practiced in the USA and UK.
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Physiotherapy
$2,500 - $4,500
Targeted therapy
$3,000 - $5,000
Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
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Deniz Gören

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  •  

    Medical Experience:

    - 2024 - Present: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

    - 2017 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

     Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

    - 2015 - 2017: Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital  

     Hematology Specialist - Compulsory Service / Eskişehir

     

    Medical Education:

    - 2020 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

     Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

    - 2017 - 2020: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

     Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

    - 2011 - 2015: Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Hematology / Eskişehir, Turkey

    - 2009 - 2011: Harvard University, Faculty of Medicine / Boston, USA

    - 2000 - 2008: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

    - 1994 - 2000: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

     

    Attended Professional Trainings, Courses, and Conferences:

    - European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 3rd EBMT International Transplant Course, Barcelona, Course, 07.09.2018-09.09.2018 (International)

    - Turkish Academy of Blood Science, Lymphoma Masterclass, Istanbul, Course, 01.09.2016-01.03.2017 (National)

    - Advanced Life Support Course, Istanbul

     

    Membership in Professional Associations:

    - European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

    - Turkish Academy of Blood Science

    - Advanced Life Support Course

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Cagatay Cetinkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2020 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2018 - 2020, Tekirdağ/Tekirdağ/Türkiye

    CORLU STATE HOSPITAL

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2012 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Research Assistant

    2011 - 2012, Bilecik/Bilecik/Türkiye

    BILECIK GOLPAZARI STATE HOSPITAL

    Chief Physician

    2010 - 2012, Bilecik/Bilecik/Türkiye

    BILECIK GOLPAZARI STATE HOSPITAL

    General Practitioner

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Cenk Acar

  • 4.5 Good • 164 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his urology residency at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology. He worked as an assistant professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology between June 2009 and November 2012. Between May 2012 and November 2012, he worked as a fellow in robotic and laparoscopic surgery in urologic cancers for 6 months in the Urology Department of “The Netherland Cancer Institute-AVL hospital”. He started to work at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital in November 2012. In September 2014, he completed the necessary academic qualifications and received the title of “Associate Professor”. After working in a private hospital in Ankara between 2015-2020, he continued his services in his private practice in Ankara until 2020 when he started Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

    In 2015, he was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first course on ‘Fluorescence Imaging in Urological Surgery’ in the field of urology in Turkey. In the following years, he chaired many urology and multidisciplinary courses on ICG fluorescence imaging under the umbrella of Urology Associations. In 2017, for the first time in Turkey, he started to apply Bipolar Prostate Enucleation in benign prostate enlargement in his clinic. Later, he started to use his increasing experience in surgeries such as HOLEP and THUFLEP.

    In his career, Dr. Acar, who is especially interested in Urological Cancers, Urinary System Stones, HOLEP, THUFLEP, Endourology, and Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries, has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries, over 250 HOLEP surgeries, countless endoscopic stone surgeries, and numerous robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

    • Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
    • Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
    • Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
    • Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
    • Urinary System Stone Disease

     

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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$2,500 - $4,500
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Ece Kalafatlar

  • 4.8 Excellent • 393 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
  • Dr. Ece Kalafatlar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with a decade of experience specializing in a variety of procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, and breast augmentation. She has a certificate of animal use in experimental research and has attended several conferences and congresses pertaining to her field.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $2,500
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,000 - $3,650
Liposuction
$1,750 - $2,250
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Kemal Peker

  • 4.6 Excellent • 320 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Organ Transplantation, General Surgery

    2023 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye

    YEDİTEPE UNIVERSITY ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION-GENERAL SURGERY

    Organ Transplantation Center Responsible Physician

    2019 - 2022, Duzce/Türkiye

    DUZCE UNIVERSITY ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION-GENERAL SURGERY

    Organ Transplantation Center Responsible Physician

    2012 - 2019, Erzincan/Türkiye

    BİNALI YILDIRIM UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

    Head of Department of General Surgery

    2005 - 2012, Erzurum/Türkiye

    ERZURUM PALANDÖKEN STATE HOSPITAL GENERAL SURGERY

    Specialist

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Radioiodine therapy
$2,500 - $2,500
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$7,500 - $9,500
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Abdul Kerim Yapici

  • 4.4 Good • 74 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital

  • Place and Date of Birth: 1975, Bafra/Samsun

    Op. Dr. Abdül Kerim Yapıcı completed his primary and secondary education in

    his hometown of Bafra. After graduating from Bafra High School in 1992, he

    enrolled in the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Military Medical

    Faculty, completing his medical education in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002,

    he served as a Consulting Physician at Eskişehir Military Hospital. In 2002, he

    began his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at

    GATA. He successfully completed his specialization in 2007, earning the title of

    Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

    Between 2007 and 2012, he worked as a specialist doctor at Eskişehir Military

    Hospital. He then continued his career as an Assistant Professor at Ankara

    GATA and the Health Sciences University Gülhane Training and Research

    Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

    Dr. Yapıcı is married with three children and is proficient in English. He is also

    a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic

    Surgery, as well as the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$3,300 - $5,500
Tummy tuck
$4,000 - $5,250
Mammoplasty
$3,900 - $7,500
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