Doctors in Turkey — Page 23

Dr. Cemile Dilek Uysal is a dermatologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She graduated with honors from Akdeniz University. Dr. Uysal treats various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis. She also manages parasitic diseases such as scabies and hair disorders like alopecia.

• Specializes in medication therapy for acne and viral or bacterial skin diseases.
• Treats fungal infections and complex cases of chronic pruritus or itching.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility meeting high safety standards.
• Provides care at a center serving over 500,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Suveyda Gozukucuk is an infectious disease specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on hospital-acquired infections and sterilization protocols. Dr. Gozukucuk also treats viral hepatitis and hepatitis C cases. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high safety standards.

• Specializes in infection management for immunocompromised patients.
• Expertise in hospital sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Completed medical specialization at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at a hospital serving over 500,000 people annually.

Dr. Ahmet Nevzat Nayir is a pediatric nephrology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He serves as a Professor at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Nayir specializes in treating kidney and urinary tract conditions in children. He works at the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation for safety.

• Holds a professorship in the Division of Children's Nephrology.
• Treats complex pediatric kidney diseases at a leading multidisciplinary medical center.
• Practices at a facility with a 90% success rate in organ transplantation.
• Maintains an academic role alongside his clinical practice at Memorial Şişli.

Dr. Servet Izci is a cardiologist with 24 years of clinical practice. He earned his MD at Fırat University (1996–2002). He completed a cardiology residency at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2010–2015). He worked as a consultant cardiologist at Kartal Koşuyolu (2015–2025) and Pendik Medical Park (2025–2026). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2026–present). He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Clinical focus: coronary angiography and stenting via radial access. He also performs peripheral and carotid artery interventions. He manages arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure. Scientific output: three publications. Topics include catestatin as a predictor of mortality in acute pulmonary embolism, ECG changes during alcohol withdrawal, and the increased risk of high‑grade AV block in non‑O blood types.

Dr. Fatima Bayramova is an endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She specialists in diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, and obesity. Dr. Bayramova completed residency training at both Hacettepe University and Istanbul University. She holds expertise in adrenal and pituitary disorders and osteoporosis management.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Researches correlations between bone marrow aspiration and biopsy results.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
• Fluent in medical services for both adults and children.

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2009 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE SİŞLİ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2008 - 2008, Sakarya/Türkiye

SAKARYA YENİKENT STATE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2007 - 2008, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

Dr. Oya Ercan is a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She founded the Adolescent Science Branch at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. Dr. Ercan specializes in hormonal disorders in children and teenagers. She previously served as visiting Chief Resident at Middlesex Hospital in London.

• Current Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Treats a wide variety of pediatric endocrine and cellular conditions.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a leading center for specialized care.
• Holds nearly four decades of clinical experience in Turkish and British medical systems.

Dr. Ozan Ali Erdal is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating cerebral palsy and osteogenesis imperfecta. He focuses on deformity correction and limb lengthening. Dr. Erdal performs complex surgeries for congenital bone deficiencies and hip dislocation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in clubfoot (PEV) treatment and height extension procedures.
• Treats pediatric fractures, malunions, and chronic foot deformities.
• Completed medical specialization at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.
• Corrects congenital conditions like fibular hemimelia and bowlegs.

Dr. Nesrin Sariman is a pulmonology and sleep medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She treats asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. Dr. Sariman is a bronchoscopy specialist. She participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma. Dr. Sariman holds certifications in functional medicine and phytotherapy from Medipol University.

• Served as Assistant Dean at Maltepe University from 2019 to 2022.
• Treats sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
• Maintains memberships in several national and international medical associations.
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Naci Karaagac is a neurology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has maintained a clinical presence at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty since 1982. Dr. Karaagac treats patients at one of Turkey’s most established private medical centers. He works within a JCI-accredited facility that holds world-class safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited center in Turkey.
• Served as a neurology specialist at the American Hospital and German Hospital.
• Completed medical service as a specialist at Maslak Military Hospital.
• Treats a variety of neurological conditions within a multidisciplinary hospital setting.

2021 - Currently, İstanbul

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2009 - 2012, İstanbul / Turkey

T.R. ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY EUROPEAN FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Minor Specialization Training

2003 - 2008, İstanbul / Turkey

ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Assistant Physician

1990 - 1996, Ankara / Turkey

GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

Dr. Umit Tuncel is an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He spent 15 years in clinic leadership roles across three major Turkish medical centers. Dr. Tuncel specializes in head and neck cancers and sleep apnea surgery. He treats both adults and children for ear, nose, and throat conditions.

• Former Head of Clinic at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.
• Focuses on rhinoplasty and pediatric ENT diseases.
• Works at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
• Practices at a facility holding ISO 9001 quality management certification.

Dr. Bingur Sonmez is the Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in heart surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sonmez completed his cardiac surgical training at Istanbul University. He later served as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London.

• Leads the cardiac surgery department at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Former Head of Surgical Sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Completed major international residency training in the United Kingdom.

The doctor has a background in Nutrition and Dietetics, having completed a bachelor's degree from Gumushane University. They have professional experience working in various health and wellness centers, including Diettherapy Nutrition and Diet Counseling Center, Mestetik Aesthetics and Beauty Center, and Estetica Beauty and Aesthetic Center. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to fitness and dietary services at Academy Fitness and Zafiran Restaurant, focusing on diet therapy and nutritional counseling.

Dr. Onur Telli is a urologist and pediatric specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He focuses on diagnosing and treating congenital urogenital anomalies. He has received awards from the European Association of Urology and the European Society for Pediatric Urology. Dr. Telli works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Published over 50 international articles and contributed to three pediatric urology books.
• Conducted population-based research on nocturia in women of reproductive age.
• Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Urology.

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in TrueBeam technology and stereotaxic radiosurgery for cancer treatment. Dr. Saglam serves as the Chief Editor for the Turkish Society of Oncology. She has authored over 110 scientific publications on various oncological issues.

• Acts as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Oncology.
• Sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Medical Sciences.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center with top transplant success rates.

Dr. Serhat Seyhan is the Head Physician at the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center in Istanbul. He is a medical genetics specialist based at Memorial Şişli Hospital. Dr. Seyhan completed his genetic training at Karadeniz Technical University. He also gained international perspective as a scholar at the University of Miami.

• Former Chair of the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University.
• Served as Head Physician for genetic centers at two major Turkish university hospitals.
• Member of the medical team at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Expert in evaluating complex hereditary conditions and clinical genetic diagnostics.

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

Medical Education

- *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Konya / Turkey

- *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Baku / Azerbaijan

Dr. Koray Tuncer is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has contributed to medical science with 18 professional publications. Dr. Tuncer translates clinical findings into practice through 49 national and international presentations. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for world-class patient safety standards.

• Completed gastroenterology fellowships at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital and Ege University.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.
• Completed clinical internships at Kantonsspital Aarau and Kantonsspital Münsterlingen in Switzerland.
• Is an active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Elif Evrim Ekin is a radiologist at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging. Dr. Ekin serves as the Education Coordinator at the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published extensive research in international journals indexed in SCI and SCI-E.

• Obtained her Medical Doctor title from Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed specialized radiology training at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital.
• Maintains a focus on musculoskeletal diagnostics and breast health imaging.
• Completed the Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice training.
• Works at a facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.