Best Rheumatology Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Salih Pay is a rheumatology specialist and professor. He has been a professor since 2008. He graduated from GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1987. He completed his internal medicine residency at GATA in 1995. He finished rheumatology training at Hacettepe University from 1996 to 1998. He served as an assistant professor at GATA from 1999 to 2000. He became an associate professor in 2000. He conducted experimental research on chemokines and chemokine receptors at the UC San Diego – Stein Research Center from 2001 to 2002. He has published nearly 100 scientific articles.

He currently practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His focus is on rheumatic diseases. These include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, vasculitis, Behçet's disease, gout, and osteoporosis.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, ensuring faster recovery for rheumatology patients.

• Fluent in English for clear patient communication
• Expert in laparoscopic procedures for rheumatologic conditions
• Trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on patient-centered, compassionate care

Dr Cevat Azeroglu specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging for rheumatological conditions, ensuring precise diagnoses at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Over 39 years of radiology specialization
• Expert in musculoskeletal imaging for rheumatology
• Skilled in ultrasound, CT, and MRI techniques
• Collaborates closely with rheumatologists for accurate treatment planning

Dr. Fulya Dortbas brings extensive expertise in rheumatology, trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's leading institutions.

• Specialized in internal medicine and rheumatology with over 18 years of experience
• Practiced at multiple prestigious hospitals including Ankara Numune and Kocaeli Derince
• Dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatic conditions

Dr. Erdem Gelegen specializes in advanced eye care with 22 years of experience in Ophthalmology at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Expert in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification
• Performs laser refractive surgery for vision correction
• Specializes in retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma
• Skilled in corneal transplants and anterior segment surgery

With over 41 years of experience, Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior dermatologist at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ, specializing in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

• Expert in treating chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema
• Specializes in dermato-oncology and surgical interventions for skin tumors
• Offers advanced cosmetic procedures including fillers and laser therapies
• Provides specialized care for geriatric dermatology patients

Prof Dr Hasan Yazici has over 50 years of experience in rheumatology at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. He is renowned for his work on Behçet syndrome and inflammatory joint diseases.

• Founder and former head of Rheumatology Division at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Specialized training in rheumatology at Nebraska and Creighton University, USA
• Member of the American College of Rheumatology and European Academy of Sciences
• Focuses on adult inflammatory rheumatic diseases including lupus and psoriatic arthritis