Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 41

Dr. Ozgur Haki Yuksel is a urology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds FEBU Board Certification, recognized across Europe for excellence in urology. Dr. Yuksel completed observership training at the University of Michigan in the United States. He teaches as a faculty member at Bahcesehir University.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological oncology.
• Treats complex conditions like stone diseases, male infertility, and urinary incontinence.
• Authored over 45 national and international medical publications.
• Member of the European Urology Association and the Turkish Urology Association.

Dr. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He specializes in extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children. Dr. Tireli is a global pioneer in the complex Nikaidoh procedure. He currently serves as a faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries every year.
• Expert in arterial switch operations and Norwood procedures.
• Authored over 100 articles in local and international medical journals.
• Treats extremely low birth weight infants for PDA ligations.

Dr. Ali Can Gunenc is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification, recognized as the European standard of excellence in plastic surgery. Dr. Gunenc treats a wide array of aesthetic needs, from complex microsurgery to facial rejuvenation. He operates at a JCI-accredited university hospital facility.

• Certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Maintains a Turkish Plastic Surgery Association Board Certificate.
• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, breast aesthetics, and body contouring.
• Trained at Istanbul University and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ultvi Hasanov is a plastic surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 200 surgeries, including rhinoplasty, facial procedures, and breast surgery. Dr. Hasanov earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. He also holds a Master of Surgery (MS) degree.

• Specializes in complex facial reconstruction and maxillofacial surgery.
• Served as a surgery specialist at the Ege Army Command Military Hospital.
• Former President of the World Implant Orthodontic Congress.
• Treats patients at Elixirmed Clinic, a member of the European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Specializations

Nose Aesthetics Aesthetics

Facial Applications in Surgery

Breast Aesthetics

Body Shaping Aesthetics

liposuction

Botox-Filling-Mesotherapy Procedures

Dr. Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Boztepe completed medical training at Selçuk University and Istanbul Göztepe Training Hospital.

• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and craniotomy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery.
• Works at a facility that treated 280,000 patients last year.

Dr. Suber Dikici is an associate professor of neurology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She received the Publication Success Incentive Award for her neurology research achievements. Dr. Dikici specializes in treating complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She has completed specialized training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai.

• Certified in sleep medicine and the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Treats neurological conditions including epilepsy, headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center.

Dr. Ali Dogan is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He has performed more than 1,000 aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He is known for precision, patient safety, and consistent results.

Expertise: face—facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, rhinoplasty, facial fat grafting and contouring; body—abdominoplasty, liposuction, mommy makeover, body lift, arm and thigh lift, post‑weight‑loss contouring; breast—augmentation, lift, reduction, implant revision, and reconstruction.

He follows international surgical standards and evidence‑based protocols. He keeps his knowledge current through national and international scientific meetings. He maintains high patient satisfaction among both local and international patients.

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Akif Saygin is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive treatments. Dr. Saygin is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University and completed his specialization in Istanbul.

• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implantation.
• Treats complex eye conditions including keratoconus, glaucoma, and uveitis.
• Specializes in retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

Dr. Sedef Tavukcu Özkan is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. She focuses on combining anesthesia expertise with stem cell therapies. Dr. Özkan treats conditions like male infertility and erectile dysfunction using regenerative techniques. She balances her clinical practice with PhD research in health management at Istinye University.

• Performs mesenchymal stem cell therapy and treatments using the patient's own cells.
• Maintains active memberships in the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association.
• Has served as a general intensive care responsible physician at major Turkish medical groups.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring 63 specialized intensive care beds.

Dr. Levent Akcay has performed over 55,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He specializes in laser procedures and complex cataract surgeries. Dr. Akcay treats conditions like keratoconus and handles IOL implantations. He works at a facility authorized by the government for international health tourism.

• Published over 200 scientific articles and research papers in ophthalmology.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Holds membership in the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

Dr. Asker Bulut is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Atakoy in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases in ophthalmology. Dr. Bulut holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He treats complex eye conditions, including cataracts and oculoplastic concerns.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with multifocal lens and IOL implantation.
• Performs oculoplastic surgery and prosthetic eye procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and its Young Ophthalmologists Unit.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

Dr. Onur Üstün, Kulak Burun Boğaz (KBB) uzmanıdır. Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi'nde görev yapmaktadır.

Eğitim ve uzmanlık: İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (2014). KBB ihtisası: Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (2019). Lise: İstanbul Erkek Lisesi (2008).

Dr. Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a professor of thoracic surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex. He specializes in thoracic surgical oncology, specifically lung and esophageal cancer treatments. He completed a prestigious fellowship in thoracic-vascular surgery and transplantation at the University of Paris-Sud. Dr. Haciibrahimoglu also trained as an observer at the Vienna Medical School in cardiothoracic surgery.

• Performs VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for minimally invasive lung procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including tracheal disorders, mediastinal tumors, and chest deformities.
• Authored over 100 scientific papers and presentations in national and international journals.
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Turkish Thoracic Society.

Dr. Emin Orkun Olcay is a periodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gum disease treatment and oral regenerative therapies. Dr. Olcay serves as the Head of the Oral and Dental Health Program at Istinye University. He completed a PhD focused on the osteogenic potential of mesenchymal stem cells.

• Specializes in flap surgery, bone loss therapies, and soft tissue aesthetics.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Periodontology Association and KÖKDİŞ National Council.
• Completed advanced surgical training in Germany and emergency maxillofacial skills in London.
• Works at İstinye Dental Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility using 3D imaging technology.

Dr. Serkan Burc Deser is a cardiovascular surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has successfully performed hundreds of heart and vascular operations across several university hospitals. Dr. Deser holds a Proficiency Certificate from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board. He completed international training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and clinics in Austria and Italy.

• Specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery and heart valve replacement.
• Expert in endovascular techniques, including EVAR, TEVAR, and FEVAR.
• Performs robotic heart surgery and carotid artery procedures.
• Trained in advanced vascular surgery at Paracelsus Medical University in Austria and Germany.

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)