Page 2 - Best immunologists in Turkey: TOP 39 doctors

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.

Education and Specialization

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DIVISION

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY DIVISION

Experience

2014 - Hacettepe University Hospitals – Internal Medicine Chief Resident

2019 - 2020 Ankara City Hospital – Compulsory Service

2020 - 2022 Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital – Compulsory Service

2023 - İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital Allergy and Immunology Clinic

Professional Memberships

Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association

İzmir Medical Chamber

Research Publications

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017. 69(p10).

Gümüşburun R, Görgülü B, Açıkgöz ŞA, Aydın Ö, Çelik GE, Bavbek S. Succesful Rapid Drug Desensitization to Ferric Carboxymaltose in Four Patients. Asthma Allergy Immunology, 2020. 18(01): 47-50.

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Alpha and Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behcet’s Syndrome. Aktuelle Rheumatologie, 2022. 47(03): 233-8.

Oral presentation

Özbek E, Erkoç M, Çolak S, Açıkgöz ŞA, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Status in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency. 28th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2021 (SS-26)

Açıkgöz ŞA, Erkoç M. Coronavirus Vaccine Attitudes of Hereditary Angioedema Patients in Şanlıurfa Province. 2nd Çukurova Internal Medicine Days, Adana, 2023 (S-369)

Poster presentation

Çolak S, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Yalçıner M, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Evaluation of Cases Who Underwent Allergy Testing for Radiocontrast Material. 23rd National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-080)

Yalçıner M, Çerçi P, Çolak S, Açıkgöz ŞA, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Evaluation of Skin Tests Performed with General Anesthetic Agents and Results of Patients Who Underwent Intervention. 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-081)

Açıkgöz ŞA, Çerçi P, Çolak S, Yalçıner M, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. How Necessary is Allergy Testing with Local Anesthetic Agents in Patients Describing Drug Allergy? 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-082)

Çolak S, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Erol C, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Hazelnut Allergy with Clinical Symptoms After Organophosphate Exposure at the Age of 70. 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-123)

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients. ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2017 (Abstract Number: 2728)

Şahin D, Kalacı E, Açıkgöz ŞA, Çolak S, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Macrophage Activation Syndrome Developing in Follow-up with ADA-2 Deficiency and Response to Anti-TNF Treatment: Case Report. 18th National Rheumatology Congress, Antalya, 2017 (PS-011)

Köroğlu EY, Açıkgöz ŞA, Çerçi P, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. A Different Case in Internal Medicine Practice: Diagnosis After 25 Years. 19th National Internal Medicine Congress, Antalya, 2017 (PS-275)

Bilgiç E, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Chronic Urticaria Associated with Parasitosis: Two Case Series. 24th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2017 (P-190)

Çerçi P, Özbek E, Açıkgöz A, Altıner S, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. The Story of Two Sisters: Could It Be a Genetic Disease Not Yet Identified? 4th Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (PS-030)

Gümüşburun R, Görgülü B, Açıkgöz ŞA, Aydın Ö, Çelik GE, Bavbek S. Iron Desensitization; With Four Cases. 25th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (P-154)

Çolak S, Özbek E, Açıkgöz A, Erkoç M. A Common Variable Immunodeficiency Case Misdiagnosed as Lymphoma. 25th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (P-188)

Diseases

• Lung Cancer
• Skin Cancers
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Genitourinary Cancers
• Gynecological Cancers
• Colon Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Rare Cancers

Treatment Methods

• Individual Treatments (Comprehensive Genomic Profiling)
• Targeted Therapies
• Immunotherapy
• Cancer Vaccines
• Chemotherapy
• Clinical Research/Experimental Medical Research

Experience

• 2017- 2024: Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic Associate Professor / Lecturer
• 2022 December – 2023 March: Academic visitor Moffitt Cancer Center Cutaenous Oncology Clinic Tampa, Florida USA
• 2013- 2017: Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Medical Oncology Clinic Specialist Physician
• 2012-2013: Izmir Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Specialist Physician
• 2012-2012: Mersin State Hospital, Medical Oncology Specialist Physician
• 2010-2012: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Sub-branch Research Assistant
• June-August 2008, December 2008 – February 2009: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Observership programme
• 2007-2009: Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Sub-branch Research Assistant
• 2006-2007: Siirt State Hospital, Internal Medicine, Specialist Physician
• 2005-2006: Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology Sub-branch Research Assistant
• 2004-2005: SSK Siirt Hospital, Internal Medicine Specialist Physician
• 2003-2004: SSK Mardin Hospital, Internal Medicine Specialist Physician
• 1998-2003: SSK Izmir Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic, Research Assistant
• 1998-1998: SSK Izmir Training and Research Hospital Infectious Diseases Research Assistant
• 1997-1998: Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Research Assistant
• 1995-1997: Şırnak Cizre Central Health Center
• 1994-1995: Şırnak İdil Oyalı Village Health Center

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology 2008 
• (2018-2021 Term Board Member)
• Izmir Oncology Group, Board Member (2014 -…)
• Geriatric Oncology Association, Board Member (2015-…)
• Mediterranean Oncology Association Board Member (2020 -…)
• Turkish Biochemistry Association, Member, 2016
• European Society of Medical Oncology, Member, 2012
• American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member, 2008

Education and Expertise

• MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Immune System Diseases
• Asthma in Children
• Food Allergies in Children
• Drug Allergy in Children
• Chronic Cough

Experience

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish National Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• European Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Academy Association
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Pediatric Specialist Academy Association

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Fungal Infections
• HIV/AIDS
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Complicated Skin Infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Tuberculosis
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Viral Hepatitis
• Soft Tissue Infections

Experience

• 2011-2017: Research Assistant – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
• 2017-2021: Specialist Doctor – Ministry of Health, State Hospital
• 2021-2022: Specialist Doctor – Acıbadem M. Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine
• 2022-Present: Assistant Professor – Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• Turkish Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialists Association (EKMUD)
• Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association (KLİMİK)

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

• Specializes in Immunology, focusing on allergy and autoimmune conditions.
• Has trained internationally, enhancing expertise in global Immunology practices.
• Popular diseases in Immunology include allergies, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Provides online consultations for Immunology-related health concerns.

Prof. Dr. Ali İnal is a physician with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, and Allergy. He works as a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allergy at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. İnal completed his training in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He also finished a fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He has managed Immunology and Tissue Typing Laboratories for more than 20 years. He has played a key role in improving transplant immunology and diagnostic immunology services.

His research covers cytokine storms in COVID-19, donor-specific antibodies, transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiencies. Dr. İnal has published many scientific articles. He has received research awards and grants. He also takes part in national and international congresses.