Doctors in Turkey — Page 140

Dr. Dogan Kose is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in child bone marrow transplants and childhood cancer treatments. Dr. Kose previously served as an Associate Professor at Harran University. He completed two specializations in child health and pediatric hematology.

• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, and complex childhood bleeding diseases.
• Performs bone marrow transplants for children at Emsey Hospital.
• Expertise includes childhood vascular occlusion and severe anemia.
• Works at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, a center for bone marrow therapy.

Dr. Ahmet Akar is a professor of dermatology at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex skin conditions, including psoriasis and venereal diseases. Dr. Akar served as a faculty member at the GATA Military Medical Faculty for over 20 years. He focuses on diagnosing and managing chronic acne, fungal infections, and hair diseases.

• Former Professor at the Health Sciences University Gulhane Medical Faculty.
• Treats sexually transmitted diseases and chronic dermatological conditions.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, a certified international health tourism center.
• Previously held senior academic roles at GATA Military Medical Faculty.

Dr. Ahmet Kemal Firat is an interventional radiologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He completed specialized training at UT Southwestern and UT Health Science Center in the USA. Dr. Firat previously served as an Associate Professor at İnönü University. He focuses on neuroradiology and oncological treatments like radioembolization. Emsey Hospital is JCI-accredited and holds a Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence certification.

• Performs aneurysm and AVM embolization for complex vascular conditions.
• Treats tumors using chemoembolization and precise biopsy techniques.
• Specializes in vascular occlusion and dialysis catheter placement.
• Provides care at the first Turkish hospital with a Health Tourism Certificate.

The doctor graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and completed specialization training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kurtul Training and Research Hospital in 2005.

With extensive experience in various hospitals, the doctor worked at Pendik Sifa Hospital from 2005 to 2006, Nene Hatun Maternity Hospital from 2006 to 2008, Tuzla Gisbir Hospital from 2009 to 2011, and Gebze Medical Park Hospital from 2011 to 2015.

Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a general surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating diseases of the colon, rectum, and stomach. He twice received national board recognition with outstanding degrees. Dr. Yüksel is proficient in both surgical and endoscopic diagnostic procedures.

• Specializes in obesity surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like hemorrhoids, hernias, and pancreatic cysts.
• Performs complex surgical procedures such as colectomy and thyroidectomy.
• Member of the Turkish surgery and colorectal surgery associations.

Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu has performed over 60,000 eye surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He specializes in cataract treatment and refractive laser surgery. He graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical School. Dr. Kavalcıoğlu sits on several international boards for ophthalmic surgery.

• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implantation.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• Participated in global congresses hosted by the European Society of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Akin Akyurt is an ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics in Istanbul. He has performed over 40,000 surgeries throughout his career. Dr. Akyurt holds a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis from Cologne University. He trained at prestigious eye clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany.

• Certified in LASIK, multifocal lens implantation, and femtosecond laser surgery.
• Treats complex conditions including keratoconus, cataract, and strabismus.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the German Ophthalmological Society.
• Works at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, an ISO-certified facility in Turkey.

Dr. Muhammed Zubeyr Üçüncü is an Associate Professor of Surgery at İstanbul Cerrahi Hospital. He specializes in obesity surgery, breast health, and trauma care. Dr. Üçüncü holds certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Endoscopy. He has published over 15 peer-reviewed articles on gastrointestinal diseases and surgical methods.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Treats acute biliary pancreatitis, breast cancer, and gastric ulcers.
• Performs specialized procedures including gastric polyps removal and gastroscopy.
• Presented research at the SIS World Congress on Breast Healthcare.

The doctor is a proficient and skilled cardiologist who actively engages in scientific work and regularly participates in medical conferences. With a focus on advancing cardiology, the doctor contributes to the field through research and knowledge sharing.

The doctor is a professional orthopedist with over twenty years of experience in the field. Specializing in advanced orthopedic surgeries, the doctor has contributed significantly to the development of minimally invasive techniques. The doctor has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has been involved in groundbreaking research that has improved patient outcomes in orthopedic care. Additionally, the doctor holds several accreditations from leading medical boards and has been a speaker at international orthopedic conferences.

The doctor specializes in removing eyelid tumors and treating tear canal diseases, chorioretinitis, and retinal rupture.

Obstetrician-gynecologist, specializing in reproductive medicine

35 years old

• He completed his specialization from 2005 to 2010 in Istanbul at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital.
• Received a Certificate in IVF and Infertility from Istanbul University.
• He defended his thesis on the topic: “The importance of assessing the condition of the cervix using transvaginal ultrasonography in determining the response to painful induction of labor in nulliparous pregnant women with post-term pregnancy”
• Since 2015 he has held the academic title of Associate Professor.