Doctors in İzmir, Turkey — Page 6

Dr. Emre Divarci is an associate professor and pediatric surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in neonatal congenital diseases and urogenital surgery for children. Dr. Divarci utilizes robotic and laparoscopic techniques to treat complex conditions in newborns and infants.

• Performs specialized surgeries for diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and Hirschsprung disease.
• Expertise includes hypospadias repair, undescended testes treatment, and pediatric colorectal surgery.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital, which features a dedicated robotic surgery center.
• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe University, two of Turkey's premier medical institutions.

Dr. Nurettin Unal is a pediatric cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating congenital heart diseases and fetal cardiac conditions. Dr. Unal is a member of the European Society of Cardiology. He holds medical degrees from Hacettepe University. Dr. Unal works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Treats childhood arrhythmia, palpitations, and heart valve diseases.
• Performs pediatric heart transplants and manages acquired heart conditions.
• Provides pre-sports cardiological evaluations for children.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association.

Dr. Yusuf Ziya Kaya is an ophthalmologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in cataract surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric strabismus. Trained at Ege University, a prestigious medical faculty in Turkey. Dr. Kaya treats various eye conditions including retinal diseases and optical refraction issues.

• Published research on modified trabeculectomy techniques for glaucoma.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.
• Focuses on pediatric ophthalmology and visual rehabilitation.

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. Ozgur Sanli is a nuclear medicine professor at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on targeted radionuclide therapies for prostate and thyroid cancer. Dr. Sanli performs specialized treatments using Actinium 225 and Lutetium 177 isotopes. These isotopes target cancer cells directly while sparing healthy tissue.

• Uses Y-90 microspheres for transarterial radionuclide therapy in liver tumors.
• Provides Lutetium 177 PSMA and DOTATATE therapies for metastatic conditions.
• Treats benign and malignant thyroid diseases with radioactive iodine.
• Is a member of the Urooncology and Multidisciplinary Oncology Associations.

Dr. Gokhan Gurkan is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds the European Board of Neurological Surgery certification. Dr. Gurkan completed a four-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He specializes in brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal cord conditions.

• Performs endoscopic surgeries for herniated discs and nerve compressions.
• Passed the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency examination.
• Trained in microvascular anastomosis and microneurosurgery techniques.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with a robotic surgery center.

Dr. Serkan Ozakbas is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research. Dr. Ozakbas specializes in treating complex neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical training and specialization at Dokuz Eylul University.

• Leads the editorial board for a dedicated multiple sclerosis academic journal.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Association.
• Moderates major international symposia on cognition and multiple sclerosis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Cagatay Arslan is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Arslan specializes in treating breast cancer, brain tumors, and gastrointestinal malignancies. He trained at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University.

• Certified as a full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcomas, lymphoma, and malignant melanoma.
• Full member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Kamil Dogan is an interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in abdominal and breast imaging along with minimally invasive diagnostic procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its surgical and diagnostic standards.

• Performs breast and thyroid biopsies using non-vascular interventional techniques.
• Expert in percutaneous drainage and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Radiology Association (TRD).
• Practices at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Ahmet Memis is a professor of radiology and interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is the former Head of Interventional Radiology at Ege University. Dr. Memis focuses on intravascular closed surgery and complex embolization procedures. He serves as a lecturer in radiology at Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Specializes in stenting for aortic stenosis, aneurysms, and uterine fibroid embolization.
• Performs thrombectomy for acute stroke and embolization of spinal cord malformations.
• Conducted clinical research under a German federal government scholarship at Hannover University.
• Treats patients at Medicalpoint, a JCI-accredited facility and robotic surgery center.

Dr. Celal Acar is a hematologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir, Turkey. He focuses on internal medicine and hematology-oncology. Dr. Acar earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. He treats blood disorders and systemic conditions using the resources of a JCI-accredited facility.

• Specializes in treating glomerular diseases like nephritis and nephrotic syndrome.
• Manages fat metabolism disorders and hormonal imbalances.
• Treats bone softening conditions, liver abscesses, and bowel diseases.
• Works at a clinic recognized by TEMOS for international medical service quality.

Dr. Gulin Okay is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She performs endoscopic surgery and handles complex pregnancy treatments. Dr. Okay specializes in infertility solutions, including IVF and laparoscopic procedures. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomy and hysteroscopy for reproductive health.
• Treats conditions such as urinary incontinence and bladder prolapse.
• Expert in genital aesthetics and pregnancy follow-up care.
• Member of the Reproductive Health and Infertility Association.

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. 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. 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. 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.