Doctors in Turkey — Page 41

Dr. Hazel Çagin Kuzey is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. She specializes in infertility treatment, pregnancy follow-up, and laparoscopic gynecological surgery. Dr. Kuzey holds a special certification in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). She treats conditions like ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and leiomyomas using surgical and laser techniques.

• Performs genital aesthetic operations and laser applications.
• Expert in hysteroscopy and laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
• Authored research on ectopic pregnancy treatments published in Fertility and Sterility.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ender Tukay is a specialist prosthodontist at Fizyomer Terapia in Eskisehir. He completed his specialty training at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy. Dr. Tukay focuses on restoring dental function and aesthetics through restorative procedures. He treats complex conditions like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

• Installs fixed smile restorations including porcelain crowns and dental bridges.
• Provides implant-supported fixed and removable prostheses for tooth loss.
• Performs root canal treatments and conservative restorative dental care.
• Offers clinical teeth bleaching and detailed guidance on oral hygiene care.

Dr. Safak Sayar is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in knee and hip arthroscopy and trauma surgery. Dr. Sayar completed his medical degree at Istanbul Science University. He earned his specialty training at Bezmialem Vakif University. His research includes co-authoring studies on traumatic shoulder dislocation.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and meniscus tear repairs.
• Treats sports injuries including anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Maintains a clinical focus on orthopedic trauma and arthroplasty.
• Works at a center holding a Turkish government health tourism certificate.

Dr. Bedrettin Yildizeli is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in lung transplantation and complex pulmonary surgeries. He served as the Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Marmara University for six years. Dr. Yildizeli completed specialized clinical training at top-tier centers in Paris, Toronto, and San Diego.

• Held international fellowships at Toronto General Hospital and UC San Diego.
• Expert in pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) for chronic pulmonary hypertension.
• Published research on 25-year outcomes for T4 non–small cell lung cancer surgery.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Okay Abaci is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve diseases, hypertension, and heart failure. Dr. Abaci focuses on peripheral artery conditions and leg vascular diseases. He treats patients at a facility authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Performs elective angiography and diagnostic heart procedures.
• Published research in The American Journal of Cardiology.
• Studied the impact of rosuvastatin on kidney health during vascular imaging.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Behruz Uysal is a hair transplant surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has performed over 8,000 hair restoration surgeries. Dr. Uysal heads the clinic's Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department. He is a member of the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He works at a JCI-accredited facility certified by TÜV Hessen.

• Specializes in FUE, DHI, and ARTAS robotic hair transplant techniques.
• Performs specialized procedures including Afro and female hair transplants.
• Cofounded the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department in 2018.
• Is a certified specialist in both hair transplantation and mesotherapy.

Dr. Abdullah Özkardes is a neurologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in Botox applications for migraines and pain management. Dr. Özkardes has extensive experience in neurophysiology, including EMG and EEG diagnostics. He also treats multiple sclerosis and sleep-related conditions.

• Expertise in Flight Medicine and Sleep Medicine (PSG).
• Performed clinical research on central nervous system alterations.
• Former Chief Medical Officer at Kütahya Air Hospital.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Deniz Goren is a hematology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She received the TÜBİTAK 2219 scholarship for research at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Goren treats blood disorders and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Joslin Diabetes Center. She previously served as an associate professor at Demiroglu Bilim University.

• Published over 40 national and international peer-reviewed articles.
• Winner of the SOHO Young Investigator Grant from the USA.
• Completed the EBMT International Transplant Course and Lymphoma Master Class.
• Selected as a Young Researcher award winner by the Turkish Hematology Association.

Dr. Suat Ersani is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for complex reproductive conditions. Dr. Ersani is a member of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE).

• Performs laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian cyst removal.
• Treats infertility using ovulation induction and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
• Completed specialized training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Diseases Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Hilmi Apak leads Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University. He has held this leadership role since 2007. Dr. Apak specializes in treating childhood leukemia, lymphomas, and rare blood disorders. He works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. This clinic holds a health tourism authorization from the Turkish government.

• Treats complex conditions like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise includes chemotherapy, nutritional anemias, thalassemia, and hemophilia.
• Served as the head of the Science Department until 2012.
• Authored research on the molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis.

Dr. Ertan Emek is a transplant and general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in both living and deceased donor organ transplants. Dr. Emek graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex conditions like liver hemangiomas and pancreatic cysts.

• Performs liver and kidney transplantations for adult and pediatric patients.
• Focuses on liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgery.
• Performs minimally invasive oncological procedures.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Nihal Ozaras is a specialist in neurological and pediatric rehabilitation at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She completed clinical training as an observer physician at Harvard University Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Ozaras holds a master’s degree in neuroscience to support her medical practice. She focuses on cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, and musculoskeletal disorders.

• Specializes in botulinum toxin applications for spasticity and local injections.
• Treats children with cerebral palsy and provides orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility certified for safety and quality.

Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a professor of neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Tugcu follows a career spanning over 20 years in neurovascular and spinal surgery. He holds a personal certification from the Turkish Medical Association.

• Served as the Chief of the Neurosurgery Department at a major training hospital.
• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including acoustic neuroma, brain cysts, and craniostenosis.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Adem Topaloglu is a general surgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specialized in bariatric revision surgery at the Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Topaloglu has held surgical clinic leadership roles in prestigious Swiss and Belgian hospitals. He treats patients for obesity, metabolic disorders, and various cancers.

• Served as Chief of Surgery Clinic at Neuchatel Hospital in Switzerland.
• Expert in bariatric procedures and complex revision surgeries for obesity.
• Focuses on laparoscopic, breast, and endocrine cancer surgeries.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

Dr. Ahmet Alptekin is a pediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in neonatal surgery and pediatric urology. Dr. Alptekin trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He focuses on minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic interventions for children.

• Performs tumor surgery and complex reconstructive procedures in children.
• Expert in endoscopy and cystoscopy for pediatric diagnostic and surgical care.
• Treats congenital conditions like anal atresia and inguinal hernias.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul Suleymaniye Gynecology Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an Associate Professor at the Medipol University Parkinson’s Center in Istanbul. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic pain management. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. She also serves as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals like BMC Neurology.

• Specializes in Parkinson’s disease biomarkers and restless legs syndrome.
• Treats complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs specialized nerve blockages and botulinum toxin injections for migraines.
• Published over 15 papers in international medical journals.

Dr. Bulent Hacimeoglu is the Head of Pediatric Endocrinology at Istanbul Aydin University. He specializes in treating type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases, and adrenal adenomas in children. Dr. Hacimeoglu is a winner of three oral presentation prizes at National Pediatric Endocrine congresses. He holds a professorship at the Istinye University Faculty of Medicine.

• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE).
• Specializes in microvascular aging and cardiovascular performance in obese adolescents.
• Treats autoimmune thyroiditis and diffusive-toxic goiter.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, an institution with international health tourism authorization.

Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina treatments. She completed a research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, US. Dr. Alkin is a member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.

• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications on retinal diseases and diabetic edema.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus, cataracts, and vitreous body destruction.
• Performs vitrectomy, LASIK eye surgery, and multifocal lens implantation.
• Delivered over 40 presentations at international and national medical meetings.