Best rheumatologists in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

• Specializes in rheumatic diseases like arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis.
• International practice in the USA, notably at Texas Orthopedic Hospital.
• Completed advanced training in Sports Surgery at San Diego Scripps Clinic.
• Qualification certificate in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council.
• Provides remote consultations for rheumatology concerns.

• Renowned Rheumatologist at Fizyomer Terapia Medical Center.
• Expert in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Osteoarthritis.
• International practice includes training in Europe and the United States.
• Provides advanced biologic therapies and ultrasound-guided joint injections.
• Holds specialized certifications in Rheumatology.
• Member of global Rheumatology associations promoting best practices.
• Available for online consultations for patients with rheumatic diseases.

Dr. Kayhan Turan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty. He then completed advanced training at Uludağ University Medical Faculty. Dr. Turan also gained experience through an externship in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.

He is a member of several respected organizations. These include the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBID). Dr. Turan is known for his work in joint reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. He holds international accreditations and has a strong record of clinical excellence.

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Dr. Metin Özgen is a Professor of Rheumatology at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He completed his training in internal medicine and rheumatology at Fırat University. In 2012, he became an Associate Professor at Malatya İnönü University. He was promoted to Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2020.

Dr. Özgen focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions such as Familial Mediterranean Fever, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Behçet's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. He is experienced in infusion therapies, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and ultrasound-guided joint injections.

He is an active member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association. Dr. Özgen has made important contributions to both clinical practice and academic research in rheumatology.

Education and Specialization

• 2006 – Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007, 2011 – Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Residency Training

Experience

• 2011, 2013 – Konya Çumra State Hospital – Radiology Specialist
• 2013, 2018 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Unit – Lecturer
• 2018,2019 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor
• 2019  Present – Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor

2024 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialist

2019 - 2024, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialist

2017 - 2019, Batman/Batman/Türkiye

BATMAN REGIONAL STATE HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialist

2011 - 2014, Canakkale/Canakkale/Türkiye

AYVACIK STATE HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine Specialist

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Education Information

• Postdoctoral Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2018 - Ongoing)
• Expertise in Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2013 - 2018)
• Undergraduate, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, English Medicine Program, Turkey (2007 - 2013)

Foreign Languages

• French – B1 (Intermediate)
• English – C1 (Advanced)

Research Areas

• Medicine, Health Sciences
• Internal Medicine Sciences
• Internal Diseases, Hematology, Nephrology, Oncology
• Immunology and Rheumatology

Academic Titles / Tasks

• Research Assistant, PhD, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine (2013 - Ongoing)

Education and Expertise

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Diseases - Internal Diseases

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Department of Rheumatology – Immunology - Minor Specialization

Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Professor

Abant Izet Baysal University – Professor

Altnbaş University : Prof. Dr.

Experience

1990 - 1991 - General Practitioner - T.C.M.E.B Yozgat Health Education Center

1991 - 1995 - Ex. Instructor Dr. İ.Ü. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

1995 - 1996 - Specialist Physician - T.C. Ministry of Health Emirdag State Hospital

1996 - 1998 - Minor Uz. Instructor Dr. - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - Immunology

1999 - 2000 - Ex. Tbp, Atgm. - Ankara GATA Department of Rheumatology.

2000 - 2001 - Ex. Physician - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Internal Diseases, Department of Rheumatology - Immunology

2001- 2002 - Assist. Assoc. Dr. - Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

2002 - Assoc. Dr. Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

2007 - Prof. Dr. Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

2011 - Prof. Dr. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

2015 - Prof. Dr. - Bahcelievler Medical Park Hospital

2016 - Prof. Dr. Kemerburgaz University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Rheumatology Association

2. Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association

3. Turkish Medical Association

Education

Bachelor’s Degree:

Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey (1996-2002)

Postgraduate Education:

Doctorate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2005-2010)

Fellowship in Rheumatology, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Turkey (2011-2015)

Doctoral Teaching Position in Physical Therapy and Rheumatology, Istinye University, Health Sciences Faculty (2018-2020)

Doctoral Teaching Position in Physical Therapy and Rheumatology, Medipol University Medical Faculty (2020-Present)

Master’s Thesis Title:

Not listed in the original text.

Doctorate Thesis Title:

“Morning Stiffness and Motor Neuron Excitability in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis”

Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlhan Karacan, Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Hospital, Istanbul

Work Experience

Medical Doctor (General Practice):

Kastamonu Taşköprü Health Education Center, Kastamonu (2002-2004)

Kastamonu Tosya 112 Emergency Health Services (2004-2005)

Research Assistant:

Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005-2010)

Specialist Doctor (State Service Obligation):

Trabzon Vakfıkebir State Hospital (2010-2011)

Rheumatology Fellowship:

Sakarya University Medical Faculty (2011-2015)

Rheumatology Specialist:

Sakarya University Education and Research Hospital (2015-2018)

Medical Park Hospital (Pendik/Gebze), Istanbul & Istinye University (2018-2020)

Medipol University Hospital (Pendik), Istanbul (2020-2024)

Medipol Hospital (Bahçelievler), Istanbul (2022-2024)

Certifications

Rheumatology Specialist

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist

Education and Expertise

• 2007 – ANKARA BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2015 – KAYSERI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2018 – AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RHEUMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Diseases

• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Behcet’s Disease
• Gout Disease
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjogren’s Disease
• Vasculitis

Treatment Methods

• Skin Biopsy
• Infusion Therapies
• Medical Treatment
• Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
• Salivary Gland Biopsy
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection into Important Joint Areas

Experience

• Tunceli Ovacık District Integrated Hospital – General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
• Harran University Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery – Research Assistant (Resignation)
• Hakkari State Hospital – Internal Medicine (Compulsory Service)
• Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital – Rheumatology (Compulsory Service)
• Medical Point Private Batman Hospital – Rheumatology (2.5 years)

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Rheumatology Association
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Izmir Medical Chamber

• Specializes in managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Osteoarthritis.
• International practice includes extensive work abroad.
• Provides remote consultations for patients with rheumatic diseases.
• Holds certifications in internal medicine and rheumatology.
• Member of prestigious rheumatology associations.

Dr. Fulya Dortbas is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine (2008) and Rheumatology (2012). She completed both specializations at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Dortbas graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002.

She has broad clinical experience in leading Turkish hospitals, including Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Kastamonu Dr. Münif İslamoğlu State Hospital, Ankara Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital, and Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Dortbas is known for her expertise in rheumatologic diseases and internal medicine. She is dedicated to providing advanced patient care in these areas.

Dr. Yunus Keser Yilmaz is a Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist and a certified Complementary and Integrative Medicine Physician. He has published over 100 articles and papers in national and international journals. His work shows a strong commitment to medical science.

Dr. Yilmaz has earned 20 scientific course certificates in Cardiovascular Surgery. He is skilled in Phytotherapy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Ozone Therapy, Prolotherapy, Neural Therapy, Mesotherapy, and other complementary therapies. He is known for his leadership in integrative medical practice.