Best therapists in Turkey: TOP 58 doctors

Dr. Akif Nuri Doğan is an internal medicine specialist. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002. He completed his residency at Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008.

He works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for internal diseases. His main areas of focus are obesity, reflux, hypertension, diabetes, and chronic fatigue.

Dr. Doğan has gained experience at Elazig Military Hospital, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, and Akseki State Hospital. He is known for his evidence-based approach and dedication to patient care.

Specialist in the area of regenerative medicine

• Expert in physical therapy for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Founded Fizyomer Terapia, a renowned rehabilitation center.
• Proficient in methods like manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy.
• Practices internationally, notably in Europe and the Middle East.
• Holds certifications in physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Member of global physical therapy and rehabilitation organizations.
• Offers online consultations for remote patient care.

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Education and Expertise

Medical Education: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1995)

Specialization: Anesthesia and Reanimation, S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2000 to 2005)

Master's Degree: İstinye University, Institute of Social Sciences, Health Management (2020 to 2022)

PhD: İstinye University, Faculty of Graduate Education, Health Management (2022 to Present)

Experience

1997 to 1999 – General Practitioner, Private Marmara Hospital (Maltepe University), Cardiology Department

2005 to Present – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2005 to 2006 – Responsible Physician of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Grup Universal Hospital, Kadıköy

2006 to 2012 – General Intensive Care Responsible Physician, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Şişli

2012 to 2017 – General Intensive Care Responsible Physician, Grup Memorial Service Hospital

2017 to 2018 – General Intensive Care Unit, VM Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli

2018 to Present – Responsible Manager, General Intensive Care Unit, VM Medical Park Hospital, Pendik

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association

-Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association

-Turkish Intensive Care Association

-Turkish Neurology Association

-Skull Base Association

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

Prof. Dr. Levent Kılıçkan graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his residency at Istanbul Taksim Hospital in 1994. He became an associate professor at Kocaeli University Medical Hospital in 2001. In 2006, he was promoted to full professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Kılıçkan has attended many national and international medical events. His main areas of interest are intensive care, regional anesthesia, organ transplantation, and cardiovascular anesthesia.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.

Education and Expertise

1993-1999 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2000-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specialization training

Experience

2020 - …: Beykent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2015 - 2020: Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2008 -2021: Medical Park Fatih Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

2007 - 2008: Elazig Military Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic

2005 - 2007: Bayrampaşa Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled

2000 - 2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Medical Association

2. Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association

3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber,

4.Pediatric Rehabilitation Association

Awards

1 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, p38, Antalya, 2008 (BEST POSTER AWARD). Demir A, M. Z. Gunluoğlu, N. Dağoğlu, A.Turna, Y. Dizdar, K. Kaynak, Ş. Dilege, N.M. Molinas, D. Yilmazbayhan, S.İ.Dinçer, A.Gürses “The role and prognosis of surgery in the treatment of chest wall primitive neuroectodermal tumors”.

2 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, 109, Marmaris, 2007 (BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD) Melek, H., M. Günlüoğlu, A. Demir, B. Medetoğlu, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen, S.İ. Dinçer, "The superiority of Computed Tomography-integrated PET (PET-CT) over PET fusion CT in Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer".

3 - Thoracic Society 9th Annual Congress, 92, Antalya, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD) Fazlıoğlu, M., C. Kocatürk, Y. Sönmezoğlu, A.G. Cevik, A. Demir, N. Ürer, A.Turna, S.İ. Dincer M.A. Bedirhan and A. Gürses, “The effect of NSCLC with chest wall invasion DA depth of invasion and resection type on survival”.

4 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, TP , Çeşme, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD).Günlüoğlu, M.Z., A. Demir, H. Akın, D. Sansar, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen and S.İ. Dinçer, “Mediastinal lymphatic metastasis pattern in left upper lobe non-small cell lung cancer”. Education and Specialization

1993-1999 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2000-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specialization training

Experience

2020 - …: Beykent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2015 - 2020: Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2008 -2021: Medical Park Fatih Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

2007 - 2008: Elazig Military Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic

2005 - 2007: Bayrampaşa Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled

2000 - 2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Medical Association

2. Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association

3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber,

4.Pediatric Rehabilitation Association

Awards

1 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, p38, Antalya, 2008 (BEST POSTER AWARD). Demir A, M. Z. Gunluoğlu, N. Dağoğlu, A.Turna, Y. Dizdar, K. Kaynak, Ş. Dilege, N.M. Molinas, D. Yilmazbayhan, S.İ.Dinçer, A.Gürses “The role and prognosis of surgery in the treatment of chest wall primitive neuroectodermal tumors”.

2 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, 109, Marmaris, 2007 (BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD) Melek, H., M. Günlüoğlu, A. Demir, B. Medetoğlu, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen, S.İ. Dinçer, "The superiority of Computed Tomography-integrated PET (PET-CT) over PET fusion CT in Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer".

3 - Thoracic Society 9th Annual Congress, 92, Antalya, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD) Fazlıoğlu, M., C. Kocatürk, Y. Sönmezoğlu, A.G. Cevik, A. Demir, N. Ürer, A.Turna, S.İ. Dincer M.A. Bedirhan and A. Gürses, “The effect of NSCLC with chest wall invasion DA depth of invasion and resection type on survival”.

4 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, TP , Çeşme, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD).Günlüoğlu, M.Z., A. Demir, H. Akın, D. Sansar, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen and S.İ. Dinçer, “Mediastinal lymphatic metastasis pattern in left upper lobe non-small cell lung cancer”.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir has authored 65 scientific publications, which have received over 11,000 reads and nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting his strong contribution to the field of pediatric surgery and urology.

Through rigorous training and practical experience, they have developed a deep understanding of Urology, earning recognition for their diagnostic skills and effective treatment approaches. Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak is a distinguished member of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM), a testament to their expertise and dedication in the field of sexual health. As a member of the ESSM, Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak remains connected to a network of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of sexual medicine. Their contributions to research, education, and clinical practice have earned them recognition from their peers and gratitude from the patients they serve. Furthermore, through their involvement with the ESSM, Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak stays abreast of the latest developments in sexual medicine, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the highest quality of care to their patients. Their commitment to excellence and their compassionate approach to patient care continue to make a meaningful impact on the field of sexual health.

Experience

2016 - 2022

ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY

2010 - 2016

BEZM-I ÂLEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

2010 - 2015

Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

2009 - 2010

Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital

2009 - 2010

ISTANBUL BAGCILAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

1997 - 2009

ISTANBUL HASEKI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

1997 - 2009

Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Education

2016

BEZM-I ÂLEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY AND REANIMATION

1997

Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation

1993

ISTANBUL HASEKI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, Medical Specialization

1989

Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

1983

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Experience

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic

2010 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2010 - 2016

Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor

2006 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2005 - 2006

Urfa State Hospital

1999 - 2005

Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

1998 - 1999

Duruca Health Center

Education

2018

Health Sciences University, Cardiology

2010

Dicle University, Department of Cardiology

2005

Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Academic Details

Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey

Date of Graduation
1992

Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography

Accreditation

Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey

Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee

Academic Experience

Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)

Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)

Academic Positions:

2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey

2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey

Fellowship

Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Duration:  2004 to 2005

Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Society of Radiology

-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group

-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)

-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)

-ESR – European Society of Radiology

-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group

-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)

-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member

Prizes and Awards

European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize

Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Areas of Interests

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Scoliosis Rehabilitation
• Robotic Rehabilitation
• Ultrasound-guided intra-articular, peri-articular and soft tissue injections, spinal injections
• Regenerative treatments
• Prolotherapy, Mesotherapy and Ozone therapy

Education:

• Beşiktaş Sakıp Sabancı Anatolian High School 2004-2008
• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2008-2014
• 2011 June - 2011 August (Protikantin) Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Campus Virchow-Klinikum
• Berlin/GERMANY
• 2012 June - 2012 July (Protikantin), Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie Dreifaltigkeitskrankenhaus Wesseling/GERMANY
• 2012 July - 2012 August (Practivetin), Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie/Handchirurgie St. Agatha Krankenhaus
• Celal Bayar University, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, 2014
• University of Health Sciences Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic 2015-2019

Experience:

• 2015 July - 2019 November, Health Sciences University Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Assistant Physician, Specialization training)
• December 2019 - January 2022, T.R. Ministry of Health Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital (FTR Specialist Physician)
• 2022 January - 2023 April, Private Şişli Kolan International Hospital (FTR Specialist Physician)
• 2023 April - 2023 September, Private Dr MSK Physiology Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (FTR Specialist Physician - Responsible Manager)