Best diagnosticians in Turkey: TOP 172 doctors

Dr. Sefanur Dalarslan Karakaya is a physician who specializes in functional and holistic medicine. She focuses on medical nutrition, autoimmune diseases, lifestyle medicine, and preventive care. She also has experience with intestinal permeability, liver diseases, obesity treatment, longevity, and skin diseases.

She holds several certificates, including Family Medicine, Functional Medicine (5 modules, 2021-2024), Medical Nutrition Counselling, Homeopathy, and Phytotherapy. Dr. Karakaya has completed advanced training in holistic nutrition therapies and diabetes management using phytotherapy.

Dr. Karakaya has over 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked in family medicine, emergency medicine, and obesity medicine at various medical centers in Istanbul and Sivas.

Prof. Dr. Bedia Defne Keçik is an experienced orthodontist and the Head of the Department of Orthodontics at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. She completed her specialty training and doctorate in Orthodontics at Hacettepe University. Dr. Keçik has more than 20 years of academic and clinical experience.

She has made important contributions to orthodontic research and education. She served for ten years on the Editorial Board of the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry Journal. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of skeletal and dental malocclusions, interdisciplinary orthodontic planning, craniofacial growth, and orthodontic biomechanics.

Dr. Keçik is active in both national and international orthodontic associations. She regularly participates in scientific congresses and postgraduate training. At Başkent University, she supervises clinical training and research.

Education

• Undergraduate Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1975 -1983
• Neurology Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1986 -1991

Medical Interests

• Dementia
• Brain Vascular Diseases
• Stroke
• Forgetfulness
• Behavioural Changes
• Paralyses

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Education

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine Education: 2005-2011
Ankara University Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Specialized Education: 2012-2017

Experience

Research Assistant: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 2012-2017
Specialist Doctor: Altınözü State Hospital, 2017-2018
Lecturer: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 2018-2020
Specialist Doctor: Bayındır İçerenköy Hospital, 2020-2021
Assistant Professor: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, 2021-2023.

Scientific Memberships

European Society of Anaesthesiology
European Resuscitation Council
Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Medical Interests

• Pediatic Anaesthesia
• Cardiovascular Surgery Anaesthesia

Education

Undergraduate: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1998-2004

MSc: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Radiology 2005-2010

Experience

Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2010 - 2011

Private Polatlı Can Hospital 2011 - 2012

Memorial Antalya Hospital 2012 - 2016

Private Uncalı Meydan Hospital 2016 - 2017

Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital 2017 - 2018

Memorial Ankara Hospital 2018 - 2022

Medicana Ataşehir Hospital 2022 - 2024

Biruni University Hospital 2024- Present

Medical Interests

• Interventional Radiology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Computerised Tomography
• Ultrasonography-Doppler Ultrasonography
• Fluoroscopic Imaging

Education

• Undergraduate: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine 1990-1997
• MSc: Pamukkale University Department of Radiology 2002-2007

Experience

• Assistant Professor (Assistant Professorship): Okan University 2016 -2018
• Associate Professorship: Okan University 2018 -2024
• Professorship Date : Okan University 2024

Medical Interests

• Thorax Radiology
• Abdomen Radiology
• Cardiac CT Angiography
• Prostate Imaging
• Paediatric Radiology
• Breast Radiology

Dr. Canan Colak is an experienced orthodontist. She earned her dental degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry. She completed her doctorate and specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University. Dr. Colak has also received advanced training in Turkey and abroad.

She has published several articles in her field. Dr. Colak regularly takes part in professional development programs. Since 2013, she has treated hundreds of patients in her private practice. She is known for her dedication to high standards in orthodontic care.

Dr. Fatma Hulya Cengiz is an experienced radiologist. She received her medical degree from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her radiology training at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital in 2002. Before specializing, she worked for almost ten years as a general practitioner in emergency care centers.

Dr. Cengiz has worked at Beykoz Private Emsey Medical Center from 2002 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2013. She also served at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Imaging Center between 2009 and 2010. She has a strong background in emergency medicine and radiological diagnostics. Her work has improved patient care in busy clinical environments.

Dr. Ahmet Firat Gungor is a professor and radiology specialist with over 30 years of experience. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ege University. He also completed his BS and PhD in medicine and radiology at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Gungor has worked at Akdeniz, Ondokuz Mayıs, and İnönü Universities, holding roles from research assistant to professor. He has also contributed to research at UT Southwestern Medical Center and UT Health Science Center in the USA. Dr. Gungor has led radiology departments at major hospitals, including Emsey Hospital. He is known for his work in neuroradiology and interventional radiology.

Education

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Residency, 2011, Eskişehir/Turkey
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Residency, 2000, Eskişehir/Turkey.

Experience

Biruni University Hospital, 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Kilis State Hospital, 2017-2019, Kilis/Turkey
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine Hospital (Intensive Care Subspecialty Training), 2014-2017, Antalya/Turkey
Afyon State Hospital, 2013-2014, Afyon/Turkey
Ağrı State Hospital, 2011-2013, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships 

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Intensive Care Association
TARD (Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation)
ESICM (European Society of Intensive Care Medicine)
SCCM (Society of Critical Care Medicine)

Anesthesia and Reanimation - 

• -ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• -Sepsis
• -Renal Replacement Therapy
• -Echocardiography, Ultrasonography
• -Brain Death, Organ Donation
• -ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• -Organ Transplant