Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 65

Dr. Mustafa Kilc is a prosthetic dentistry specialist at Alfa Dental Center in Istanbul. He focuses on digital smile design and esthetic glass-ceramic restorations. Dr. Kilc practices at a clinic that treats 3,800 patients every year. He holds a degree in prosthetic dentistry from Ordu University.

• Specializes in Hollywood Smiles using zirconia crowns and porcelain veneers.
• Performs laser teeth whitening and complex over-implant restorations.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Prosthodontics and Implantology.
• Works in a facility with Turkey’s first A-Class dental operating room.

Dr. Tugce Akin is a prosthodontist at DentSpa Oral & Dental Health Clinic in Istanbul. She specializes in complex restorative procedures like All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants. Dr. Akin completed her specialized prosthodontics training at Başkent University. She has published research on dental resin cements in the ADO Journal of Clinical Sciences.

• Performs zirconia veneers, Lumineers, and composite tooth bonding.
• Expertise includes same-day dental implants and hybrid implant dentures.
• Provides specialized care for zygomatic implants and bone regeneration.
• Works at an ISO 9001 certified clinic and official Straumann provider.

Dr. Serdar Yilmaz is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at DentSpa Clinic in Istanbul. He is a member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Yilmaz specializes in complex reconstructions, jaw cysts, and advanced implantology. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Medipol and Kocaeli Universities.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant procedures.
• Expertise in bone grafting, sinus lifting, and orthognathic surgery.
• Published over 10 research papers on jaw reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis.
• Works at an ISO-certified clinic and official Straumann implant provider.

Dr. Sukran Tufekcioglu is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at DentSpa Clinic in Istanbul. She graduated as the top student from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Tufekcioglu specializes in dental implants, jaw reconstruction, and sinus lifting procedures. She works at an ISO-certified clinic that serves over 10,000 patients annually.

• Member of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery.
• Won third prize for best poster at the International TAOMS Congress.
• Published research on inferior alveolar nerve safety and jaw bone grafting.
• Completed specialized orthognathic surgery training in Brussels.

Dr. Aysel Yavas is a dental specialist at Clinic Acibadem in Istanbul. She focuses on aesthetic dentistry, dental photography, and implantology. Dr. Yavas graduated from the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She holds membership in the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association (EDAD). Her clinical work involves innovative implant techniques and patient-focused dental care.

• Completed training in implant-supported removable prostheses.
• Expertise covers clinical risk management and caries prevention.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish International Health Tourism Authorization.
• Treats patients using modern digital imaging and aesthetic design.

Dr. Ebru Sen Meric is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Esmerest Clinic in Istanbul. She is a specialist in lip lift procedures and complex microsurgery operations. Dr. Sen Meric completed her residency at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital. She trained internationally at prestigious centers in Zurich, Rio de Janeiro, and the Pitanguy Clinic.

• Completed microsurgery training at Schlieren University in Zurich, Switzerland.
• Studied postbariatric surgery under Prof. Dr. Carlos Del Pino Roxo in Brazil.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Research on aesthetic techniques published in international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Elif Ezgi Kaya is an orthodontics specialist at Dr. Bayer Clinic in Istanbul. She completed her dental surgery and postgraduate orthodontic training at Yeditepe University. This institution is among Turkey’s most respected centers for dental sciences. Dr. Kaya focuses on aligning dental function with smile aesthetics.

• Completed doctoral research and specialist studies at Yeditepe University.
• Participates in international symposiums to stay current on orthodontic techniques.
• Treats patients at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Uses modern technologies to create tailored dental alignment plans.

Dr. Begum Guler is a dentist at DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Istanbul. She won the Clinical Poster First Prize at the Turkish Orthodontic Society International Congress. Dr. Guler holds a PhD from Bezmialem Vakif University. Her research focuses on tooth movement rates and bone biomarkers in surgical patients.

• Performs All-on-4 implants, veneers, and Hollywood Smile procedures.
• Member of the American Orthodontic Society and Turkish Dental Association.
• Presented research on tooth movement at the American Association of Orthodontists.
• Works at an ISO 9001 certified clinic with a 98.5% success rate for veneers.

The doctor completed dental education at Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry and further specialized in Prosthetic Dentistry at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Yavuz Özsular is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Istanbul. He has performed 4,000+ operations throughout his career. Dr. Özsular is a member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He leads a private practice that treats patients from Europe and North America.

• Specializes in complex rhinoplasty, liposuction, and breast augmentation.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Completed residency at Yüzüncü Yıl University.
• Works at an ISAPS-accredited clinic in Istanbul.

Dr. Ömer Faruk Deveci is a facial plastic surgeon at his private clinic in Istanbul. He gained international experience in Miami, working with Dr. Oscar Ramirez on facelift techniques. Dr. Deveci also trained in craniofacial surgery at Washington University Seattle Children’s Hospital. His practice holds ISAPS accreditation and treats approximately 500 patients annually.

• Specializes in facelifts, rhinoplasty, and facial feminization surgery.
• Maintains accreditation with IPRAS and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Performs aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for both adults and children.
• Operates a specialized clinic serving patients from Europe, the CIS, and the US.

Dr. Mehmet Hanifi Kutlar is a hair transplant surgeon and Medical Director at Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic. He integrates clinical research with modern surgical techniques to treat alopecia. His projects have earned support from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. Dr. Kutlar manages healthcare initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

• Performs FUE, DHI, and Sapphire hair transplantation.
• Specializes in specialized cases including Afro hair and female hair transplants.
• Provides no-shave hair restoration and PRP hair loss treatments.
• Works at EsteCapelli Clinic, which serves 1,500+ international patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Mehdi Deniz is an Associate Professor of surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in bariatric surgery and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Dr. Deniz is a certified member of the Turkish Surgical Association. He treats obesity and complex gastrointestinal disorders in Istanbul.

• Co-authored over nine international publications with move than 180 citations.
• Held teaching roles for over 250 medical students at Istanbul Esenyurt University.
• Maintains membership in the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD).
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Dr. Taha Elkhatroushi is an ENT and plastic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He won first prize for his work on virtual modeling and 3D printing in ENT surgery. Dr. Elkhatroushi specializes in rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. He completed clinical training at the University of Iowa and the University of Texas.

• Holds ECFMG certification, meeting all United States medical licensing standards.
• Uses 3D printing technology for reconstructive surgery and mandibular restoration.
• Maintains a research focus on structure-preservation rhinoplasty techniques.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul.