Doctors in Turkey — Page 55

Dr. Merve Cemil graduated with honors from the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Central Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Cemil treats complex neurological and orthopedic conditions using ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

• Performs spinal, intramuscular, and perineural injections under ultrasound guidance.
• Treats stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Provides specialized care for lymphedema and temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Maintains expertise in manual therapy, PRP, prolotherapy, and ozone therapy.

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urology surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological surgeries. Dr. Onuk holds the title of Associate Professor from Yeni Yüzyıl University. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

• Published 25+ academic articles in international refereed medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including transurethral resection and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Expert in treats pediatric urological conditions and male reproductive issues.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Caner Topaloglu is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for coronary and carotid arteries. Dr. Topaloglu is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He treats heart attacks, heart failure, and complex rhythm disorders.

• Performs permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation including CPM, ICD, and CRT devices.
• Treats coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart valve disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility holding ISO and TEMOS international safety standards.

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

Dr. Koray Aykut is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in adult heart surgery and complex vascular procedures. Dr. Aykut is an Associate Professor with over 15 years of surgical practice. His research into pulsatile flow during bypass surgery is published in peer-reviewed journals.

• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery.
• Authored 10 articles in journals indexed by SCI and SCI-e.
• Performs heart valve replacement, aortic aneurysm surgery, and venous procedures.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. She is EBOPRAS Part 1 certified, a prestigious European mark of surgical quality. Dr. Aydemir earned her medical degree through the English program at Gazi University. She specializes in facial aesthetics, breast surgery, and complex microsurgery.

• Published research in The Journal of Hand Surgery on wide-awake flexor tendon repairs.
• Treats skin tumors and performs flap surgery for reconstructive needs.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and body contouring.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr. Kahraman Ahmet Salih Emri is a pulmonology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Emri previously served as a faculty member at Hacettepe University for over 25 years. He conducts research on respiratory conditions and sleep disorders.

• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Collaborated on oncology and neurology research at Boston University in the US.
• Board member of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group.
• Active member of the Turkish Thoracic Society and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.

Dr. Ilter Alkan is a Professor of Urology at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds fellowships in laparoscopic urology and endourology from Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria. He also completed training at the University College London Institute of Urology. Dr. Alkan treats complex conditions including urolithiasis, prostate hyperplasia, and erectile dysfunction.

• Member of the Société Internationale d’Urologie and the European Association of Urology.
• Expertise in endourology and minimally invasive urological techniques.
• Formerly served as a urology specialist at Yeditepe University and Okmeydani Hospital.
• Treats male reproductive issues like azoospermia, varicocele, and Peyronie’s disease.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal conditions like spondylolisthesis. He has held senior academic roles at Maltepe University for over 15 years. Dr. Karaoglan won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Treats complex conditions including Moyamoya disease and craniostenosis.

Dr. Feridun Cilli is an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Cilli specializes in knee and shoulder surgery and orthopaedic trauma care. He holds a Microsurgery Certificate from the GATA Microsurgery Training Center.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears.
• Served as Chief Medical Officer of the Military Infirmary for the 125th Regiment.
• Works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a facility with 26 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is an ENT specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in rhinology, head and neck surgery, and sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Vuralkan holds the Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate. He treats conditions like chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, and vocal cord paralysis.

• Winner of multiple national awards for research in otology and rhinology.
• Performs complex procedures including cochlear implantation and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology and Otorhinolaryngology.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University.

Dr. Yavuz Gürer is a pediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He previously served as the Head of Pediatric Neurology at Kırıkkale University. Dr. Gürer also held the role of Deputy Chief at a major children's research hospital. He is a recognized author of book chapters on movement disorders and childhood dystonias.

• Completed training in muscle biopsy histopathology in Newcastle.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Society.
• Published research on inflammatory neuropathy and neuromuscular junction disorders.
• Is a member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Neurology.

Dr. Ibrahim Uyar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He performs cardiac and vascular procedures across Türkiye, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Dr. Uyar completed his surgical training at the Istanbul Kosuyolu Heart Training Hospital. He holds a medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques.
• Completed the Mitral Academy Course in Brussels.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish and Azerbaijani Societies of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a private facility with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Ahmet Zengin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He is a live case operator for carotid artery stenting. Dr. Zengin earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He previously trained at the prestigious Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
• Lecturer at Euro PCR Seminars on bifurcation lesion techniques.
• Completed training in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Served as an invited speaker for the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Ozlem Saygili Yonem is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. She completed an international hepatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in the USA. Dr. Saygili Yonem was a faculty member at Sivas Cumhuriyet University for over 15 years. Her expertise includes inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology.

• Trained in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and motility studies.
• Completed subspecialty gastroenterology training at Hacettepe University.
• Performs pH-metry and manometry to diagnose digestive track issues.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society.

Dr. Ozer Soylu is a professor of cardiology at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He previously served as the cardiology department head at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. Dr. Soylu completed his residency at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center. He holds a full professorship in cardiology within the Turkish medical system.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Regular presenter at national and international interventional cardiology congresses.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds international training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany. Dr. Emiroglu focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, thyroid diseases, and proctologic conditions. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Specializes in hemorrhoidal diseases and proctologic surgery.
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association and the Izmir Breast Diseases Association.
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a private facility with 26 medical departments.