Best Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Mert Tanal is a general surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ), a prestigious professional standard in Europe. Dr. Tanal is an active member of the American College of Surgeons.

• Completed robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg.
• Authored over 35 articles in international and national medical journals.
• Holds specialized certification in breast surgery from SENATURK.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first hospital in Turkey to receive this quality mark.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2011, the doctor has dedicated extensive professional time to advanced surgical interventions and microsurgical techniques.

Previously, the doctor spent eighteen years at Manus Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, further refining expertise in complex hand procedures. This clinical background is complemented by a foundational fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery completed at the VKV American Hospital, establishing a long-standing commitment to excellence in the field of reconstructive and hand-focused surgical care.

Dr. Kayhan Turan is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He performed the first robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements in Turkey. Dr. Turan has completed over 3,500 robotic surgeries. He specializes in joint reconstruction and sports medicine.

• Member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
• Completed an orthopedic surgery externship at Northwestern University Medical School.
• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for customized robotic joint replacements.
• Treats complex conditions like osteoarthritis, coxarthrosis, and meniscus tears.

Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society.
• Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
• Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Dr. Ela Araz Server is an Associate Professor of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She treats conditions of the ear, nose, and throat with a focus on surgical interventions. Dr. Server previously held senior surgical roles at Istinye University Liv Hospital and Florence Nightingale Hospital. She works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first in Turkey to achieve this international safety standard.

• Specializes in ear, nose, throat, and head and neck surgical diseases.
• Maintains an Associate Professor rank in her clinical and academic work.
• Trained at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli, which serves patients from over 160 countries.

Dr. Nezih Ozkan is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior clinical roles at premier Turkish and European institutions. Dr. Ozkan previously worked as a neurosurgery specialist at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland. He also served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

• Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Bezmialem Foundation Gureba Training Hospital.
• Served as a lecturer and specialist at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Provides care at a center with specialized neurosurgery and robotic surgery units.

Dr. Abdulsamet Kundakcioglu is a maxillofacial surgeon at Dentavie Istanbul Dental Clinic. He specializes in orthognathic surgery and dental implant procedures. Dr. Kundakcioglu earned his PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Istanbul University. He focuses on complex cases like jaw cysts and maxillofacial traumas.

• Participated in the Orthognathic Surgery Symposium at the Royal College of London.
• Completed specialized training on custom-made implants in Brussels.
• Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Works at an ITI- and AAO-affiliated center treating 3,600+ patients annually.

Dr. Zeynep Komesli is a pediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on pediatric medicine and neurological disorders in children. Dr. Komesli completed specialized fellowship training at Erciyes University. She also attended the San Servolo University Summer School in Venice, Italy.

• Expertise in pediatric medicine and pediatric neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Performed medical service at Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital.
• Graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Baris Nurogluu is a dual-specialist urologist and plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He bridge urological health with aesthetic surgery, focusing on genital reconstruction and male fertility. Dr. Nurogluu holds membership in both the European and American Urological Associations.

• Performs complex procedures including phalloplasty and sex reassignment surgery.
• Treats male infertility using stem cell therapy.
• Specializes in penile curvature correction and prostatectomy.
• Works at Dr. MED, a center with a 97% success rate for surgical procedures.

Dr. Kamil Yalcin Polat has performed 3,000+ organ transplantations at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He leads the Organ Transplantation Center in Istanbul. Dr. Polat completed fellowships at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. He is an expert in both liver and kidney transplants.

• Performed over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,000 kidney transplants.
• Serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.
• Former founder of the Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Gursel Saka is an orthopedic surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty. Dr. Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards in 2014. He has performed numerous operations for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Expertise in pelvis-acetabulum surgery and pediatric orthopedics.
• Treats scoliosis, spinal fractures, and herniated discs.
• Performs MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement for knees and hips.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Berki is a physician at Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He currently serves as the Chief Physician at Scala Polyclinic. Dr. Berki trained 250 doctors on reproductive health for an EU pipeline project. He previously managed health services for 20,000 students at Yeditepe University.

• Specializes in FUE, DHI, and sapphire hair transplantation.
• Performs stem cell hair treatments and moustache reconstruction.
• Former Chief Physician and Manager at Cinik Hair Hospital.
• Managed Traditional Chinese Medicine courses at Kadir Has University.

Dr. Fatih Algan is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. This distinction confirms he meets the highest European surgical standards. Dr. Algan specializes in body contouring and facial rejuvenation.

• Expertise includes rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, facelifts, and liposuction.
• Accredited by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
• Works at a private clinic focused on adult aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.

Dr. Nuvit Sarimurat is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical care for children and infants. Dr. Sarimurat previously served as a lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He also practiced at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital abroad.

• Performs specialized pediatric surgeries at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Treats patients at a facility with over 90 departments.
• Collaborates with a clinic that serves patients from 167 countries.
• Works at the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI certification.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.