Doctors in Turkey — Page 29

Dr. Umut Dincer is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has authored over 60 scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Dincer gained early professional experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in the UK. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and complex pain management.

• Specializes in physical rehabilitation and algology for pain relief.
• Published over 60 articles and delivered 40 congress presentations.
• Authored two books and translated 12 medical chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz is a radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is a member of the American College of Radiology. His clinical focus includes musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncologic imaging. Dr. Karadeniz also specializes in neuroradiology. He works at a hospital affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds memberships in the International and European Societies for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
• Expert in performing brain MRI, whole-body MRI, and complex CT scans.
• Part of a medical center ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek.
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the Turkish Radiology Society.

Dr. Ertan Okmen is the Director of the Oncocardiology Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in interventional cardiology and heart transplant services. Dr. Okmen holds a Cardio-Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He founded his department to treat cardiovascular issues in cancer patients.

• Completed clinical research on left ventricular assist devices at the Texas Heart Institute.
• Trained in heart failure and transplantation at Johns Hopkins University.
• Focuses on radial artery coronary angiography and stent placement.
• Works at Anadolu, a top-10 global hospital according to MTQUA standards.

Dr. Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopy and internal medicine. He completed training in endoscopic interventions at CHA Bundang Medical Center. Dr. Guray belongs to the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.

• Participated in the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium.
• Expertise includes gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Is a member of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a 25-year-old facility with 19 operating rooms.

Dr. Kezban Nur Pilanci is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on clinical oncology and has practiced at multiple major Turkish medical centers. Dr. Pilanci holds certifications as both an internal medicine and medical oncology specialist. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for quality and patient safety.

• Serves as a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Completed oncology residency at Istanbul Science University.
• Held research roles at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Formerly served as an internal medicine specialist at Kanuni Sultan Hospital.

Dr. Ozlem Cemboluk is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in mommy makeovers, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Cemboluk previously served as the Clinic Chief of the PRAS Clinic at Sakarya University. She operates at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS).
• Performs VASER and laser liposuction alongside Brazilian butt lifts (BBL).
• Specializes in post-bariatric surgery, including arm and leg lifts.
• Completed specialized training in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery.

Dr. Murat Ulusan is an otolaryngology and head and neck surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He won the EORL Congress Best Poster Award. Dr. Ulusan completed an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology in the USA. He also serves as a specialist at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Published 17 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Completed three TÜBİTAK research projects.
• Translated two medical books and authored three book chapters.
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Burak Onan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 150 scientific articles and focuses on complex heart valve repair. Dr. Onan received specialized robotic surgery training in Strasbourg, France. He treats mitral valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, and coronary artery conditions.

• Member of the EACTS Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group.
• Completed heart valve repair training at OLV Hospital in Belgium.
• Former Chairman of the Ethics Committee at a major Turkish research center.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, a US medical quality standard.

Dr. Samuray Tuncer is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He specializes in ocular oncology and intraocular tumor treatment. Dr. Tuncer performs radioactive plate therapy to treat eye tumors. He holds a seat on the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit executive board.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology.
• Sits on the Editorial Board of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
• Expert in radioactive plate treatment for complex intraocular cancers.
• Works at an ISO-certified facility that treats 66,000 patients annually.

Dr. Onur Erol is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2023–present). He previously worked at Medstar Topçular Hospital (2021–2023). He also served as a faculty member at the University of Health Sciences, Antalya (2021). From 2010 to 2021, he was a specialist and chief assistant at the University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital. From 2008 to 2010, he was a specialist at Diyarbakır Maternity and Children’s Hospital. Education: M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2001). OB/GYN residency, SSK Bakırköy (2002–2006).

Memberships: TJOD, ISUOG, ESHRE, TSRM, and IAGE.

Training highlights include Hysteroscopy Certification (2006). Advanced Ultrasound in OB/GYN (2009). Laparoscopic hysterectomy (2012). Fetal neurosonography and ISUOG fetal echocardiography (2013–2014). Hysteroscopic surgery and embryo biopsy/PGT preparation (2019).

Dr. Elvin Guliyev is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostics. Dr. Guliyev completed his residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients in English, Russian, and Turkish.

• Specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Uses brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility.
• Works at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corneal transplant procedures. Dr. Dag completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital. He treats complex conditions like strabismus, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and femtosecond laser procedures.
• Authored over 10 publications in journals like BMC Ophthalmology.
• Expert in eyelid, lacrimal duct, and eye trauma surgery.

Dr. Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injections, and PRP therapy. Dr. Aki previously served as a professor at Istanbul University for several years. He treats complex cases involving stroke recovery and spinal cord injuries.

• Member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Expert in neural and ozone therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She serves as the Turkey Representative to the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Isik specialized at Hacettepe University and focuses on neuro-muscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored the official Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis.
• Published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.
• Heads sessions and delivers invited panels at global neurology conferences.
• Awarded for excellence in multiple sclerosis research at the National Neurology Congress.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She specializes in cataract surgery and refractive vision correction. Dr. Akbay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She completed her medical training and ophthalmology specialization at Ege and Marmara Universities.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and IOL lens implants.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified center treating 66,000 patients annually.

Dr. Asude Karapolat is a dermatologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin and venereal diseases. Dr. Karapolat previously served at several major Turkish medical institutions. These include Istanbul Training and Research Hospital and Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University Hospital.

She practice at a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the highest international standards for patient safety and quality. The hospital is known for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Karapolat offers online consultations for international patients seeking dermatological evaluations.