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Tamer Cakar

  • 4.9 Excellent 182 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED
  • Dr. Tamer Cakar is an expert in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, and dental grilling. He has extensive experience with veneers, tooth whitening, smile makeovers, root canal treatments, and dental implants. Dr. Cakar is the founder of ActGrillz Dental Jewelry Atelier in Istanbul. He also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Acıbadem Hospital Dental Clinic.

    Dr. Cakar earned his MD from Aegean University. He completed specialized training in endodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He has performed hundreds of successful procedures and maintains high patient satisfaction. Dr. Cakar is known for his commitment to quality, innovation, and international standards in dental care.

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Breast lift
$3,000 - $4,000
FUE hair transplant
$2,500 - $2,990
Breast reconstruction surgery
$4,573 - $5,631
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Canan Yildirim

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Canan Yildirim is a neonatology and pediatric specialist. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English). She completed her residency in Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University. She also received a minor in Neonatology from Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital.

    Dr. Yildirim has worked as a Neonatology Specialist and Associate at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. She has also held important positions at Samsun Maternity and Child Hospital and Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital. She has strong clinical experience and has conducted pediatric research at Hacettepe University. Dr. Yildirim is known for her skills in neonatal care and child health.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Deniz Gören

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  •  

    Medical Experience:

    - 2024 - Present: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

    - 2017 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

     Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

    - 2015 - 2017: Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital  

     Hematology Specialist - Compulsory Service / Eskişehir

     

    Medical Education:

    - 2020 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

     Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

    - 2017 - 2020: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

     Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

    - 2011 - 2015: Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Hematology / Eskişehir, Turkey

    - 2009 - 2011: Harvard University, Faculty of Medicine / Boston, USA

    - 2000 - 2008: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

    - 1994 - 2000: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

     

    Attended Professional Trainings, Courses, and Conferences:

    - European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 3rd EBMT International Transplant Course, Barcelona, Course, 07.09.2018-09.09.2018 (International)

    - Turkish Academy of Blood Science, Lymphoma Masterclass, Istanbul, Course, 01.09.2016-01.03.2017 (National)

    - Advanced Life Support Course, Istanbul

     

    Membership in Professional Associations:

    - European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

    - Turkish Academy of Blood Science

    - Advanced Life Support Course

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Omer Necip Aytug

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Omer Necip Aytug is a respected gastroenterologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1980. He became an internist at Cukurova University in 1985. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University in 1997.

    He was named Associate Professor at Firat University in 1989. In 1998, he became a Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University. Dr. Aytug has written many scientific papers and book chapters. He has also attended several national and international congresses.

    He has held important academic and clinical roles at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine, Camlica Medicana Hospital, and Memorial Service Hospital. These positions have established him as an expert in gastroenterology.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Atila Tanyeli

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Atila Tanyeli is a skilled pediatric hematologist with over 46 years of experience. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and treatment of childhood blood disorders and cancers. Dr. Tanyeli has also made significant contributions to European research in the field of bone marrow transplantation.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Baris Demiriz

  • 4.9 Excellent 182 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED
  • Dr. Baris Demiriz is a general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 15 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has published many articles in national and international journals.

    Dr. Demiriz is a member of IFSO, the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, and the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery training at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2007.

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Breast lift
$3,000 - $4,000
FUE hair transplant
$2,500 - $2,990
Breast reconstruction surgery
$4,573 - $5,631
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Levent Kilickan

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Suveyda Gozukucuk

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Süveyda Gözüküçük completed her medical education at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She then specialized in Infectious Diseases at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and is currently serving her patients in the Infectious Diseases department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her medical interests include Infection Management in Special Convalescence (Immunocompromised), Hospital Infections, and Sterilization and Disinfection.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Hospital Infections
    • Sterilization and Disinfection
    • Hepatitis
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Ufuk Senel

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2016 - 2023, Kocaeli/Türkiye

    PRIVATE GULF MARMARA HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2011 - 2016, Tokat / Türkiye

    GAZİOSMANPAŞA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL HOSPITAL

    Assist. Prof. Dr. Department of Pediatric Surgery

    2010 - 2011, Trabzon / Türkiye

    TRABZON NUMNE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    2006 - 2011, Nigde/Türkiye

    NİĞDE DR.DOĞAN BARAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC SURGERY SPECIALIST

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist

    1998 - 2001, Ordu/Türkiye

    ORDU GURGENTEPE STATE HOSPITAL

    Emergency room

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Gulden Kafali

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Gülden Kafalı, M.D. is a pediatric cardiologist who completed her medical education in Ege University from 1978-1984, residency in Cumhuriyet University from 1988-1992, and fellowship in Hacettepe University from 1999-2002. She has experience in various medical fields including pediatric cardiology, cardiac exam for sports, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, acute rheumatic fever, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathies. She has worked in institutions such as Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Atasehir Florence Nightingale Hospital.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Cagatay Cetinkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2020 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2018 - 2020, Tekirdağ/Tekirdağ/Türkiye

    CORLU STATE HOSPITAL

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2012 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Research Assistant

    2011 - 2012, Bilecik/Bilecik/Türkiye

    BILECIK GOLPAZARI STATE HOSPITAL

    Chief Physician

    2010 - 2012, Bilecik/Bilecik/Türkiye

    BILECIK GOLPAZARI STATE HOSPITAL

    General Practitioner

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Dilek Erkan

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2011 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    WORLD EYE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2002 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Head of Department of Ophthalmology

    1992 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Faculty Member of the Department of Ophthalmology

    1989 - 1991, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    SAMSUN STATE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist (Compulsory Service)

    1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    ÇANKAYA GOVERNMENT MEDICAL OFFICE

    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

    1982 - 1983, Zonguldak/Zonguldak/Türkiye

    CAYCUMA CENTRAL HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Omer Kamil Dogan

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 54 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Ömer Kamil Doğan, M.D. graduated from the School of Medicine of Ankara University and completed his medical specialty education in the Ophthalmology Department. He has authored many papers and performed numerous surgeries, particularly in the fields of Cornea Transplantation and Corneal Diseases. He has also trained and worked at European Eye Hospital, Konya Selcuk University Selcuklu Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Konya Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He has 175 Scientific Publications and 3 Book Chapters.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Gokalp Silav

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Gökalp Silav is a highly-regarded pediatric and adult neurosurgeon with over 400 brain and spine surgeries performed annually. He specializes in brain and spine tumor removals, epilepsy surgery, and congenital conditions correction. He uses state-of-the-art neuronavigation equipment such as Brainlab to ensure precision and reduces damage to healthy tissues. He is a member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society and has trained at some of the largest neurology institutions in the world.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Oguz Acar

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan is an experienced neurosurgeon with 31+ years of experience and expertise in treating various brain and spine conditions. He has also published numerous scientific papers and is a co-author of the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery’.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Fatma Kural Aydin

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Fatma Kural Aydın is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of internal diseases. She earned her M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English Education, 1998). She completed her residency at Istanbul University School of Medicine in 2010.

    Her main areas of interest are endocrine and metabolic diseases. Dr. Kural Aydın has worked at Andirin State Hospital in Kahramanmaras and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has extensive clinical experience and is dedicated to improving patient care in her field.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Nesrin Sariman

  • 4.4 Good 174 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sarıman graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1990 and completed her specialization in “Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis” at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital. She worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between from 2004 till 2022, obtaining the titles of associate professor and professor. Her primary areas of interest include; Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma-Allergy, COPD), Sleep Disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome), Lung Cancer, and Smoking Cessation Treatments. She is a bronchoscopy specialist and sleep physician. She has published articles in national and international journals and has authored book chapters. She participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and supervised master’s theses. She has served as a member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. She holds memberships in national and international associations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she actively participated in COVID-19 services. During her years at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, she undertook numerous administrative and academic roles, including serving as the editor of “Maltepe Medical Journal” and as the assistant dean from 2019 till 2022. She participated in certified training programs organized under the Ministry of Health GETAT applications at Medipol University in “Functional Medicine” and “Phytotherapy” and completed training in “Hypnosis Application Training”

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$2,000 - $3,000
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Serhat Seyhan

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Serhat Seyhan is a medical genetics specialist. He is the Head Physician at the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center, Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has also led genetic evaluation centers at Biruni University Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Seyhan chaired the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University.

    He completed his medical genetics training at Karadeniz Technical University. He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Seyhan gained international experience as a short-term scholar at the University of Miami. He is known for his leadership in clinical genetics and his academic work in the field.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Fazilet Karakoc

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    1995 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$4,400 - $6,000
Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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Onur Telli

  • 4.6 Excellent 328 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Onur Telli is a skilled urologist and pediatric urology specialist. He is known for his work in diagnosing and treating congenital urogenital anomalies. He has received awards from the European Association of Urology and the European Society for Pediatric Urology. These honors reflect his strong clinical and research skills.

    Dr. Telli has published over 50 international articles and contributed to three book chapters in pediatric urology. His research includes important population-based studies, especially on nocturia in women of reproductive age. He is an active member of major urological associations. This shows his dedication to improving the field.

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
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Ankle joint replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
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