Best Doctors in İzmir

Dr. Tarik Salman is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in precise cancer treatments, including immunotherapy and comprehensive genomic profiling. Dr. Salman completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a former board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Treats lung, breast, and colon cancers using targeted therapies and cancer vaccines.
• Served as an academic visitor at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
• Holds board positions in geriatric and Mediterranean oncology associations.

Dr. Mehmet Gokcu is a gynecologic oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for gynecological cancers and late-stage endometriosis. Dr. Gokcu is an active member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a dedicated robotic surgery center.

• Performs cytoreductive surgery and hypothermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
• Treats complex ovarian cancer, endometrium disorders, and benign uterine diseases.
• Expert in laparoscopy and vulva aesthetics.
• Member of the Society of Robotic Gynecological Surgery.

Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She is a former Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz focuses on movement disorders, stroke intervention, and epilepsy. She treats complex neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
• Treats patients using deep brain stimulation and apomorphine pumps.
• Performs greater occipital nerve blocks for chronic headache management.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Halil Gulluoglu is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He treats complex neurological conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s type dementia, and cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Gulluoglu formerly served as an Assistant Professor at Canakkale 18 March University.

• Specializes in migraine treatments, including Botox injections and migraine vaccines.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Expert in managing movement disorders, myopathies, and demyelinating diseases.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ali Akay is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in brain tumors and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Akay holds a specialization from the Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He is an active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Performs microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniation.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and trigeminal neuralgia.
• Expert in peripheral nerve and vascular neurosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a dedicated robotic surgery center.

Dr. Mucize Yaracan Eranil is an experienced ophthalmologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She is a former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) Izmir Branch. Dr. Eranil completed observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Addenbrooks Hospital in England. She specializes in cataract surgery and retinal disease treatment.

• Expertise includes Toric and Multifocal intraocular lens applications.
• Treats complex conditions like diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment.
• Performs pediatric tear duct obstruction and eyelid surgeries.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, and heart valve disorders. Dr. Taskin earned his medical degree from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He previously gained experience at the Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expertise includes managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including coronary angiography and exercise tests.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility featuring a specialized heart check-up center.

Dr. Erkan Unsal is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases. Dr. Unsal treats conditions like cataracts and keratoconus. He is an associate professor focused on national and international clinical research.

• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications in ophthalmic medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

Dr. Deniz Kilic has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures in Turkey. He is a specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. Dr. Kilic focuses on cornea and refractive surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany. Dr. Kilic holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma.

• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO).
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and SmartSight laser eye surgeries.
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.

She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.

Dr. Emre Cem Esen is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He won the European Psychiatric Association Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship Award. Dr. Esen treats anxiety, panic disorder, and depression. He holds an MD-PhD from Hacettepe University and trained at Harvard University in trauma care.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychopharmacology.
• Accredited by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
• Former chair of the European Federation of Psychiatric Assistants research group.
• Served as a project coordinator for the World Health Organization.

Dr. Zeynep Tugba Arikan is a pediatric allergist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in childhood immune system diseases and severe allergic reactions. Dr. Arikan earned her medical degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. She follows high clinical standards at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
• Treats childhood asthma, food allergies, and drug-related allergic reactions.
• Expert in managing atopic dermatitis and chronic cough in children.
• Belongs to the Turkish National Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Dr. Safa Vatansever is a transplant and endocrine surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds membership in the European Association of Endocrine Surgeons. Dr. Vatansever completed specialized observer training at the Thyroid Cancer Center in Seoul, South Korea. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

• Performs liver and kidney transplants alongside complex robotic and laparoscopic procedures.
• Treats diseases of the adrenal, parathyroid, and thyroid glands.
• Member of the Society of Endocrine Surgery and the Turkish Surgery Association.
• Treats international patients from the US, Canada, and Australia.

Dr. Gokhan Koc is a urologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in oncological urology, erectile dysfunction, and infertility. Dr. Koc completed an observation program in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Iowa. He treats complex conditions like kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers.

• Performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for urological cancers.
• Treats stones using closed kidney stone surgical techniques.
• Specialize in infertility and erectile dysfunction treatments.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir.

Dr. Afet Erbay is an immunologist and infectious disease specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She focuses on viral hepatitis, diabetic foot infections, and intensive care unit complications. Dr. Erbay completed her medical residency at the Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital. She treats patients aged 14 and older.

• Specializes in the differential diagnosis of complex fevers and viral conditions.
• Performs specialized antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic therapies.
• Expert in managing infections within high-risk hospital intensive care units.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International, which follows US patient safety standards.

Dr. Hakki Ulutas is a thoracic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in uniportal VATS, a minimally invasive surgical technique. This method uses a single small incision for complex lung and chest procedures. He treats conditions from lung disease to pectus deformities and esophageal disorders.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS).
• Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
• Performs awake uniportal VATS and endoscopic lung treatments.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir.

Dr. Cenk Ahmet Sen is a radiation oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in precise radiation therapies for lung, breast, and genitourinary cancers. Dr. Sen utilizes techniques like IGRT and IMRT to target tumors while protecting healthy tissue.

• Performs radiosurgery including SRS, SABR, and SBRT for head and neck tumors.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal and uro-oncological cancers.
• Consultant member of the Urooncology Association.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Huseyin Hudaver Alper is a radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He serves as a Board Member and Secretary General of the Turkish Radiology Association. Dr. Alper focus areas include pediatric, thoracic, and head and neck radiology. He brings research and clinical experience from Ege University and Hacettepe University.

• Sits on the board of the Medical Ultrasonography Association.
• Specialize in diagnostic imaging for complex pediatric and thoracic cases.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.
• Trained at Robert Academy and Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Aynur Solak is a radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in abdominal, breast, and MRI radiology. Dr. Solak graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She is a member of the Turkish Radiology Association.

• Performs balloon angioplasty to open vascular narrowing.
• Conducts brain and heart angiography via the wrist.
• Provides 4D pregnancy ultrasounds and general radiology services.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.