Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 35

Dr. Sidar Oturk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee replacement and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Oturk treats complex sports injuries and spinal diseases. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs ligament and meniscus repairs using surgical techniques.
• Treats shoulder tears and orthopedic trauma cases.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Atilla Saygi is a chest diseases and tuberculosis specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He is a prolific researcher with over 100 articles published in international and national journals. Dr. Saygi formerly served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine. He provides expert care for complex pulmonary conditions and respiratory tuberculosis.

• Served as Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital.
• Authored over 150 papers for scientific meetings and six medical book chapters.
• Received eight professional awards and 14 certificates of appreciation for his work.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Emin Tireli is a pediatric cardiac surgeon at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease in both children and adults. Dr. Tireli is a professor at Istanbul University, where he also completed his medical training. He focuses on complex aortic surgery and heart valve procedures.

• Performs open heart surgery for conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects.
• Authored over 20 scientific publications on coronary artery bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats structural heart issues including ventricular septal defects and atrial septal defects.
• Works at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from Turkey.

Dr. Murat Cakar is a pediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He is a university lecturer and an expert in pediatric urology and surgery. Dr. Cakar treats complex children's conditions at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Specializes in hernia repair, appendectomy, and circumcision for children.
• Performs pediatric tumor resections for nephroblastoma and medulloblastoma cases.
• Member of the Pediatric Surgery Association and the Pediatric Urology Association.
• Certified in newborn resuscitation and pediatric intensive care training.

Dr. Ayhan Gulsan is a hematologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation. He completed specialized transplant training at Duke University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Gulsan treats complex blood cancers like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.

• Founded the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine.
• Served as the Head of the Hematology Department at Gazi University.
• Published over 60 scientific papers on bone marrow transplant and blood disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association.

Dr. Ferhat Ferhatoglu is a clinical and gynecologic oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including breast, gastric, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Dr. Ferhatoglu is a prolific researcher. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies on oncology outcomes.

• Published research in major journals like Medicine and Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics.
• Expert in managing systemic treatments for rare thyroid cancers and advanced melanoma.
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols for gastric and ovarian cancer patients.
• Works at a center with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.

Dr. Bulent Citgez is a general surgery specialist and surgical oncologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He specializes in mammology and oncology, focusing on breast cancer treatment. Dr. Citgez trained in the United States at St-Mary Hospital. He also held a surgical post at Bezmialem University in Istanbul.

• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients at Memorial Hizmet Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Served as a general surgery specialist at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.
• Gained surgical experience at Büyükçekmece Public Hospital and Seyrantepe Hospital.

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. Ozlem Ercelep is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She is a prolific researcher with 60+ articles published in international medical journals. Dr. Ercelep serves as an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology. She has presented over 100 scientific works at global medical congresses.

• Expert in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Authored over 60 international articles, including 11 as lead author.
• Co-editor of oncology textbooks and author of multiple book chapters.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a 99% success rate for transplant procedures.

Dr. Ali Bakan is a nephrology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He earned his Associate Professorship in 2020. Dr. Bakan completed his subspecialty training at Istanbul Medeniyet University. He has managed kidney health cases in leading Turkish hospitals for over 25 years.

• Specializes in medicinal and clinical nephrology.
• Served at large public and private institutions like Yeditepe University Hospital.
• Completed medical and internal medicine specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, an eco-friendly facility with clinical research units.

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova is a neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. She completed her specialized medical training at Istanbul University. Dr. Ibrahimova focuses on treating movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. She practiced at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London as an observer doctor.

• Licensed member of the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom.
• Maintains membership with the Turkish Neurological Association.
• Manages long-term medical follow-up for patients with complex movement disorders.
• Contributes to clinical research published in international medical journals.

2021- Currently MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist / Istanbul

2014 - 2021 MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department / Istanbul

2010 - 2014 ÇAMLICA GERMAN HOSPITAL

Medical Director, Head of Cardiovascular Surgery

Department / Istanbul

2006 - 2010 UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL

Medical Director, Head of Cardiovascular Surgery

Department / Istanbul

Dr. Bahadir Dagdeviren is a cardiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He leads the Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University. Dr. Dagdeviren previously served as the Head of the Cardiology Department at Maltepe University. He performs procedures at a JCI-accredited facility known for its cardiac care standards.

• Acts as the Head of Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine.
• Served as the Chief Resident Doctor at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir, a hospital with JCI safety certification.
• Treats patients at a clinic belonging to the large Memorial Healthcare Group.

Dr. Murat Ipetci is an orthopedist and hand surgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in microsurgery, nerve repairs, and congenital hand anomalies. Dr. Ipetci completed his subspecialization at the Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs carpal tunnel syndrome surgery and treats complex forearm fractures.
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in hand and upper extremity soft tissue flaps.
• Member of the Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association.
• Treats degenerative elbow diseases and upper extremity nerve compressions.

Dr. Breket Manzar is an internal medicine specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He provides medical check-ups for men, women, and children. Dr. Manzar earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Specializes in preventative screenings and body composition analysis.
• Performs premium, basic, heart, and oncological check-up packages.
• Member of the Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.