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Zuhal Tanzer

  • 4.7 Excellent 112 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Dr. Zuhal Tanzer is a specialist in Internal Diseases. She is known for her skill in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions. Dr. Tanzer has a strong record of patient satisfaction and successful treatments. She is accredited by top medical institutions. She also takes part in ongoing medical education. Dr. Tanzer uses evidence-based methods and is dedicated to improving standards in internal medicine.

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Gastric balloon
$1,400 - $2,000
Umbilical hernia repair
$3,280 - $3,280
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Bulent Evren Erkul

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Celal Salcini

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • He was born in 1978 in Prizren (Kosovo). After graduating from "Prizren Science High School" in 1996, he started his education at Pristina University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine between 1999-2005. Between 2006-2011, he completed his specialty training in Neurology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology. During her training, she was especially interested in electrophysiology, dementias and movement disorders. Between 2012-2013, she worked as a lecturer at Üsküdar University. Since 2013, she has been working as a Neurology specialist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital. She has ongoing scientific studies in the field of neurology. He speaks fluent English, Serbian and Bosnian. In his free time, he is engaged in classical Turkish music.

    Publications:

    • Bilateral Thalamic Anaplastic Glioma: Case Report. Ibrahim Sun, Celal Salcini , Ayca Sun, Baran Yılmaz, Kadriye Agan. Marmara Medical Journal 2008, Volume 21, Issue 3, Page(s) 257-260
    • Electrophysiology and Pathology Findings in a Case of Lafora. Ağan K, Erbaş B, Şalçini C, Uluç K, Günal D, Aktan S. 42nd National Neurology Congress, 2006
    • Tumefactive MS: A Case Report. Deniz Borucu, Celal Şalçini, Betül Özdilek, Kayıhan Uluç, Neşe Tuncer Elmacı, Dilek İnce Günal. 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
    • Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease; Case Report with Radiologic and CSF Findings. Orhan Yılmaz, Celal Şalçini, Mesrure Köseoğlu, Kayıhan Uluç, İpek Midi, Neşe Tuncer,Önder Us, 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
    • A Case of Tardive Dystonia Secondary to Low Dose Risperidone. Celal Şalçini, Kadriye Ağan, Dilek İnce Günal, 8th National Parkinson and Movement Disorders Congress, 2009
    • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Patient With Schizoaffective Disorder Manic Episode. Gökben Hızlı Sayar, Celal Salcini, Ali Bayram, Gaye Kağan, Nevzat Tarhan, 2012
    • Chapter XVI "SPINAL CORD DISEASES" of Merrit's Neurology Handbook, p:493-502 Uz.Dr. Kayıhan Uluç, Dr. Celal Şalçini, Translation editor O. Doğu, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, ISBN No: 978-975-277-207-6, Ankara 2009
    • Neurophysiologic Approach to the Complex Organization in Spine: A study on F-wave duration and Cutaneous Silent Period in Primary Restless Legs Patients, İşak B., Uluç K., Şalçini C., Clinical Neuorphysyology, 2010
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
Treatment of drug addiction
$15,000 - $20,000
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Haluk Duman

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.

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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Erdem Turemen

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Murat Balogluu

  • 4.5 Good 115 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Memorial Antalya Hospital
Discectomy
$10,500 - $10,500
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Alp Özkan

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Alp Özkan is a highly experienced Turkish pediatric oncologist with over 20 years of experience in lymphoma treatment. He has worked in the USA, is a professor at Istanbul University, and has published 5 books on pediatric cancer treatment. He has won the Turkish Scientific Prize in Pediatric Oncology and has authored more than 70 scientific articles.
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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz

  • 4.6 Excellent 124 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz is a seasoned hematology specialist with over 26 years of experience. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and internal medicine. With a broad academic background, he has held key positions in several medical institutions and has significantly contributed to the field of hematology with his scientific publications. He is a member of various prestigious medical associations.
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Radiotherapy
$2,000 - $7,150
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Craniotomy
$13,000 - $17,000
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Nuri Ceydeli

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Nuri Ceydeli is a gynecologist and obstetrician with over 15 years of experience. He is a graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School (1995) and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School (2002), and is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society, Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society, Surgical Infection Association, and AAGL.

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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Dr Ali Cem Oktay

  • 4.8 Excellent 193 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • Dr. Ali Cem Oktay is a plastic surgeon with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in breast lift, breast reduction, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), rhinoplasty, and gynecomastia surgery. He completed his medical and specialty training at Mersin University. Dr. Oktay is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

    He is known for high patient satisfaction and consistent, positive results. Dr. Oktay has published scientific articles and regularly attends professional conferences. His commitment to research and clinical care has earned him respect in the field of plastic surgery.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,470 - $7,660
FUE hair transplant
$1,730 - $2,010
Breast lift
$2,924 - $3,508
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Hakan Sivrikaya

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzurum, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English, German, Russian

    Education and Experience

    • 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
    • 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
    • 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

    Case Experience

    • 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009
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Bulent Un

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Bulent Unal is a distinguished oncologist and general surgeon specializing in organ transplant and treating an array of cancers. He has over 25 years of professional experience and has earned multiple awards for his work in the field. He is proficient in surgeries like kidney and liver transplant, resection of urinary bladder tumor, removal of ovarian cancer, gall bladder tumor removal, and mastectomy surgery.
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Ayhan Erdemir

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Ayhan Erdemir, MD, is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006 and one of the best pancreatic cancer specialists. He completed his undergraduate education at Fırat University Medical Faculty, and has taken part in numerous courses such as Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course, Surgical Oncology Society, and Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Surgical System Online Training Module.

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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Ahmet Nadir Tosyali

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Pediatric surgeon

Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Mustafa Kurklu

  • 4.6 Excellent 124 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist with 28 years of experience. He has been a Professor and Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prominent medical academy. He has authored 72 scientific publications and holds expertise in areas such as traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. He offers online consultations and a second medical opinion service.
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Radiotherapy
$2,000 - $7,150
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$10,000 - $10,000
Craniotomy
$13,000 - $17,000
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Orkun Koban

  • 4.7 Excellent 112 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban is a Neurology & Neurosurgery specialist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in spine surgery and the treatment of head and neck tumors. His areas of expertise also include endoscopic spine surgery, advanced age spinal diseases, scoliosis, and tumor diseases.
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Gastric balloon
$1,400 - $2,000
Umbilical hernia repair
$3,280 - $3,280
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Ertan Okmen

  • 4.6 Excellent 495 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Ertan Okmen is an interventional cardiologist with 12+ years of experience and expertise in the field. He has graduated from İstanbul Medical School and completed specialty education at Siyami Ersek Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Surgery Center. He has also conducted research on trans- myocardial laser intervention in Johns Hopkins University and published education paper, chapters in book and publications in international journals.
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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Alptekin Cetin

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • He was born on 12.03.1982. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and her PhD program in Mental Health at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2011.

     

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / 2006

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Master's Degree

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Mental Health Doctorate Program

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
Treatment of drug addiction
$15,000 - $20,000
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Mahmut Akyuz

  • 4.5 Good 115 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Memorial Antalya Hospital
  • 2018 - Present, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ANTALYA HOSPITAL

    Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    2015 - 2017, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

    MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    2000 - 2015, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

    AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

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Discectomy
$10,500 - $10,500
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