Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 33

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Dr. Ali Rahimi is an ENT specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He graduated from Hacettepe University and has held chief physician roles at four different medical centers. Dr. Rahimi focuses on functional and aesthetic nasal surgery and head and neck tumors.

• Performs specialized procedures including septorhinoplasty and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Treats complex conditions such as sleep apnea, hearing loss, and nasal polyps.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.
• Works within a JCI-accredited facility that treats 4,000 patients every year.

Dr. Turhan Caskurlu heads the Urology Department at Istanbul Medeniyet University Medical Faculty. He is a specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Caskurlu previously served as the Chief Physician at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital.

• Leads the urology department at a major Turkish medical faculty.
• Served as the Urology Clinic Director at Göztepe Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir, a JCI-accredited facility for safety and quality.
• Formerly a lecturer in the Urology Department at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Salih Taskin is a gynecologic oncologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He is an ESGO-certified specialist in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Taskin completed a fellowship in robotic surgery at McGill University in Canada. He specialized in obstetrics and gynecology at Ankara University.

• Trained in robotic, laparoscopic, and gynecologic cancer surgery.
• Member of the Society of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery (SERGS).
• Former faculty member at Ankara University’s Department of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features da Vinci XI robotic surgery systems.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Erkan Vural is a professor and ENT specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He serves on the editorial boards of two major international medical journals. Dr. Vural performs complex head and neck oncology surgeries, thyroid procedures, and cochlear implantations.

• Holds a Turkish Board Certificate in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.
• Treats sleep apnea, nasal polyps, and deviated septums using surgical methods.
• Authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles on ototoxicity and sinus disease.
• Member of both the Turkish Association of Rhinology and Otorhinolaryngology.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a surgical oncologist at Medicana Hospital and Valued Med Hub in Istanbul. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center. Dr. Topcu treats complex malignancies, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Completed specialized clinical training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA.
• Treats a broad spectrum of conditions including sarcomas and gynecological cancers.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub, an institution certified by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Specializes in both internal medicine and medical oncology treatment protocols.

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Dr. Ayhan Levent is an internal medicine specialist and assistant professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Levent volunteered for medical relief efforts during the Van earthquake. He treats a variety of internal diseases and gastroenterology conditions.

• Completed internal medicine residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.
• Practices at a JCI-certified facility that treats 4,000 patients annually.
• Completed his state service obligation at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Mahir Cengiz is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He previously served as chief physician at two major hospitals in Turkey. Dr. Cengiz treats a wide range of adult health conditions and diagnostic cases. He has over 12 years of experience as a university lecturer in medicine.

• Held the role of Chief Resident at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa.
• Served as Chief Physician at Biruni University Hospital and Şarkışla State Hospital.
• Earned a professorship in Internal Medicine in 2022.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 19 operating rooms.

Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is a steering committee member for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Samanci completed a clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at Koç University. He treats movement disorders using deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.

• Completed postdoctoral research at Temple University in the US and in Shanghai.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hakan Caner Overseas Education Scholarship.
• Member of the International Epilepsy Surgery Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Performs specialized procedures like selective dorsal rhizotomy and vagus nerve stimulation.

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

Dr. Bulen Can is an endocrinology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He previously served as a faculty member at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Dr. Can holds a subspecialty degree in endocrinology from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients at a clinic equipped with AI-supported imaging and digital PET/CT technology.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (TEMD).
• Completed internal medicine training at Bezm-i Âlem Vakıf Gureba.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Internal Medicine Specialists Association.
• Works at a facility featuring 19 operating rooms and a dedicated research unit.

Dr. Vafa Guliyeva is a pediatric rheumatologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She is a prolific researcher. She has authored 20 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Guliyeva completed her subspecialty training at Istanbul University and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University.

• Specializes in pediatric rheumatology and general pediatrics.
• Member of the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS).
• Contributed to four medical book chapters.
• Served as a principal investigator for a scientific research project.

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in TAVI procedures, heart valve diseases, and coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Yilmaz received the best presentation award from the National Cardiology Congress. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Arel University.

• Performs endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Expert in heart aneurysm repair and varicose vein surgery.
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).