Best Doctors in İzmir

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

The doctor is a dentist with over 38 years of experience, specializing in tooth enamel whitening. Graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University, Turkey in 1978, the doctor has been practicing since then.

Additionally, the doctor is a member of the Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, showcasing a commitment to aesthetic dental practices.

The doctor is an accomplished Orthodontist with a DDS from Ege University School of Dentistry and a PhD from İzmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Dentistry Orthodontics Department. With extensive work experience in both private clinics and at İzmir Katip Celebi University, the doctor has contributed significantly to the field through international publications, including works in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Baskent University, Turkey, in 2014. Since then, the doctor has been practicing at the Dentaglobal clinic in Izmir, specializing in pediatric dentistry.

The doctor is the author of two scientific papers and achieved 3rd place with an oral presentation at the 22nd International Dental Congress in Izmir in 2016.

Dr. Dilay Unal is a German-trained periodontist at DENTAGLOBAL Dental Clinic in Izmir. She specializes in soft and hard tissue procedures around teeth and implants. Dr. Unal completed her specialization studies at Ege University. She treats periodontal disease using both surgical and non-surgical methods.

• Expertise includes complex gum treatments and teeth whitening.
• Served as a research assistant at Ege University Department of Periodontology.
• Practices at DENTAGLOBAL, a clinic treating 1,000 patients every year.
• Fluent in English, French, and Turkish.

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.