Doctors in Turkey — Page 8

Dr. Eyup Veli Kucuk is a urology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He holds certifications in robotic surgery and kidney transplantation. Dr. Kucuk completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He later finished his urology residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed an andrology fellowship program to treat male reproductive health.
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.
• Maintains membership in the Eurasian Urooncology Association and Robotic Surgery Association.
• Works at a facility equipped with da Vinci XI robotic surgery technology.

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Dr. Murat Akkus is a Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric hepatology, nutrition, and digestive disorders in children. He served as a visiting scholar at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Akkus previously headed the Department of Pediatrics at İnönü University.

• Published over 170 articles in international journals and 70 in national journals.
• Served as the editor of seven medical books.
• Authored 28 book chapters focusing on pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.
• Winner of multiple Outstanding Achievement Awards from İnönü University.

Dr. Cemal Firat is a professor of plastic surgery at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on microsurgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He treats nerve injuries, cleft palates, and skin tumors. Dr. Firat works at a facility that holds international health tourism certification.

• Specializes in maxillofacial surgery and breast reconstruction.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and liposuction.
• Researches clinical burn wound healing and nerve regeneration.
• Served as an education coordinator at Inonu University.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Dr. Imran Onur is a cardiologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 28 scientific articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Onur contributes to cardiology research through his role at a JCI-accredited facility. He treats a variety of heart conditions with over 15 years of clinical expertise.

• Contributor to two scientific books on cardiology themes.
• Presented over 40 scientific papers and oral studies at congresses.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Radiology Association.
• Held specialist roles at Istanbul University Medical Faculty and Arnavutköy Hospital.

Dr. Hakan Sofu is an orthopedist and traumatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed an academic research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Sofu provides expert surgical care for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 99% success rate for complex procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital with 67 specialized departments.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Mevlit Korkmazz is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has practiced pediatric surgery since 2002. Dr. Korkmazz specializes in surgical treatments for children and infants. He previously worked at Private Emsey Hospital and Medeniyet University Göztepe Hospital.

Dr. Korkmazz practices at a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation is a US-based gold standard for hospital safety. The clinic is also ISO certified for quality management. Memorial Bahçelievler features an eco-friendly design to support patient recovery. The facility utilizes robotic surgery and general surgery techniques for diverse pediatric cases.

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Umit Naci Karacal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He held a professorship at Black Sea Technical University for over two decades. Dr. Karacal specializes in aesthetic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He completed his medical degree at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He then finished his specialty training at Ankara Numune Hospital.

• Served as a faculty member at Izmir Bakirçay University.
• Achieved the rank of Professor in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Served as a chief assistant at Ankara Numune Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Muhammed Yeni is the Head of the Medical Team at Medart Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 hair transplant surgeries for patients worldwide. Dr. Yeni specializes in Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques for all hair types. He treats cases ranging from female hair loss to complex revision procedures.

• Performs specialized facial hair transplants including beard and moustache restoration.
• Uses Sapphire incision techniques to improve hair density and natural results.
• Trained at Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University in Medical Health Sciences.
• Works at Medart Clinic, which is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mohammed Alhelou is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in a broad range of aesthetic procedures, from complex facial reconstruction to body contouring. Dr. Alhelou performs microsurgery and uses specialized suture techniques for refined results. He works at Elixirmed Clinic, which serves 4,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid operations (blepharoplasty).
• Performs breast aesthetics, including reduction, enlargement, and reconstructive surgery.
• Treats congenital facial anomalies and skin cancers.
• Expert in fat removal (liposuction) and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) techniques.

Dr. Mehmet Emre Ustundag is an ENT professor and head and neck surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like larynx cancer, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University in laryngology and sleep apnea surgery. He also completed clinical training in Germany and Ireland. He has published 47 international articles with nearly 800 citations. Dr. Ustundag serves patients at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck oncology, rhinoplasty, and septoplasty.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and vocal cord injections.
• Member of the German and Turkish societies of otorhinolaryngology.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a transplant surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He focuses on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. He completed a clinical fellowship in organ transplantation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Karademir has also conducted research with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

• Serves as the general surgery department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Center.
• Former head of Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.
• Active member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.
• Performs Whipple surgery and robotic cholecystectomy for complex cases.

Dr. Mehmet Erdogan is a hair transplant surgeon and co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed 5,000+ procedures, focusing on natural-looking hairline design. He earned his medical degree from Yeditepe University. Dr. Erdogan co-developed the True™ Philosophy to improve hair restoration standards.

• Specializes in Sapphire FUE and Micromotor Graft extraction techniques.
• Maintains membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council.
• Performs high-volume cases including beard, eyebrow, and Afro hair transplants.

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care and head and neck surgery. Dr. Cemal is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He previously served on the medical faculty at Marmara University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center.
• Holds dual certification from the European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology.
• Completed specialized training in robotic surgery and microsurgery.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Yasar Kutukcu is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He completed training at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kutukcu specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorder treatments. He treats complex cases involving Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremors.

• Expert in neurophysiology, botulinum toxin applications, and sleep disorders.
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
• Manages epilepsy, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Works at Anadolu, a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.