MRI of one area Doctors in Turkey — Page 13

Dr. Taskoparan leads orthopedic surgery at Private Anadolu Hospital. He uses 3D imaging to plan complex spinal and joint procedures including MRI of one area.

• Uses three-dimensional technology to map unique anatomy for precise implant placement
• Performs endoscopic spinal techniques for faster recovery using small incisions
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Arthroplasty Society
• Specializes in pediatric spinal corrections for scoliosis and kyphosis

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. Dr. Kucukaksu specializes in adult and pediatric heart transplantation. He completed fellowships at institutions in the US, Germany, and France.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center.
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs.
• Expert in LVAD systems and total artificial heart surgery.
• Established heart transplant centers at several major medical institutions.

Dr. Ahmet Danacı

Operator Doctor Ahmet Danacı has developed his expertise over 10 years of orthopedic experience, focusing on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has successfully treated thousands of patients with sports-related injuries in the shoulder, knee, and ankle joints, including ligament, cartilage, meniscus, and labrum injuries. He performs shoulder tendon tears, shoulder dislocations, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and meniscus repair surgeries with high success.

Another area of Dr. Ahmet Danacı’s interest is prosthetic surgery. He frequently and successfully performs knee, shoulder, and hip replacement surgeries. He also helps patients recover using regenerative medicine applications, such as PRP, Sanakin, stem cell therapy, and exosomes. For knee osteoarthritis, he applies hydrogel and hyaluronic acid treatments. He follows the latest scientific literature and participates in relevant professional meetings to ensure that his treatments remain up-to-date.

Education and Specialization

• Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital
• İzmir Bornova Türkan Özilhan State Hospital

Courses and Certifications

• Shoulder Arthroscopy Course
• Foot and Ankle Surgery Course
• Knee Prosthesis Cadaver Course
• Spine Screwing Course
• Orthopedic Oncology Congress
• National Orthopedics Congress
• Arthroplasty Course
• Pediatric Orthopedics Course
• Wrist Arthroscopy Live Surgery Course
• Revision Knee Prosthesis Live Surgery Course
• Hip Prosthesis Live Surgery Course
• TOTDER Trauma Meetings
• International Shoulder Prosthesis Course
• Extremity Reconstruction School (Deformity Education Meeting)

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Dr. Ümit Tuhanioğlu

Prof. Dr. Ümit Tuhanioğlu graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and completed his specialty training at Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital in 2008.

During his 18 years of experience as an orthopedic and traumatology specialist, he has focused on pediatric orthopedics, supporting his surgical expertise with academic publications, presentations, and participation in scientific meetings.

In pediatric orthopedics, he has reached a significant number of cases in areas including pes equinovarus, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, developmental hip dysplasia, Perthes disease, and other congenital musculoskeletal deformities. He also has experience in adult foot deformities, trauma, and joint surgery. He continues his practice in the Adana region and within Ortopedi İstanbul, with high patient satisfaction rates both in surgical outcomes and patient care.

Education and Specialty

• 1994–2001: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 2003–2008: Baltalimanı Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2008–2010: Ministry of Health Batman Regional Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 2010–2013: Ministry of Health Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 2013–2019: Ministry of Health Adana City Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 2019–2021: Ministry of Health Adana City Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2021–2023: Private Medline Adana Hospital – Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2023–2024: Independent Physician – Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• 2024–Present: VM Medical Park Maltepe Hospital

Professional Memberships

• TOTBİD (Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology)
• TOTDER (Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association)
• COD (Pediatric Orthopedics Association)

Courses and Certifications

• 7th Turkish Pediatric Hip Ultrasonography Course
• Developmental Hip Dysplasia and Pes Equinovarus Course
• Surgical Treatment of Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
• Multidisciplinary Approach to Musculoskeletal Problems in Cerebral Palsy Course
• Pediatric Foot and Ankle Problems Course
• Pediatric Trauma Course
• Foot and Ankle Course
• Extremity Reconstruction School
• AO Trauma Basic Course
• AO Trauma Advanced Course
• AO Spine Course
• 10th Ilizarov Course
• Basic Arthroscopy Course
• Laboratory Animal Usage Certification Course
• Basic Intramedullary Nailing Course
• New Developments in External Fixator Use
• Current Approaches in Elbow Surgery
• Current Approaches in Hip Dysplasia

Dr. Sultan Kavrut specializes in complex gynecological imaging at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She uses MRI of one area to guide sensitive surgical decisions for reproductive health.

• Trained at Zeynep Kamil Institute – a top specialist center for obstetrics and gynecology
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medistate Hospital – follows strict international safety and quality standards
• Uses high-resolution MRI to map uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts before surgery
• Earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools

Professor Metin Demirkaya leads pediatric oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to track and diagnose complex childhood cancers.

• Treats solid tumors like neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor in children
• Uses advanced imaging to monitor progress of chemical and immunotherapies
• Former specialist at GATA Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Professor at Bursa Uludag University – a leading Turkish medical faculty
• Experienced in pediatric sarcomas and hematological malignancies

Dr. Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Specializes in oncologic imaging for breast, lung, and prostate cancer diagnostics
• Uses advanced tools like CyberKnife to precisely target tumors while protecting healthy tissue
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center
• Conducted cancer risk research at the National Cancer Institute in the USA
• Provides expert MRI of one area for complex tumor staging and evaluation

Professor Tolga Akman leads urological care at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to precisely plan complex surgeries for prostate and kidney cancers.

• Professor of Medicine at a top Istanbul hospital
• Performs laparoscopic urology for minimally invasive surgical treatments
• Completed urology residency at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Expert in microsurgical procedures and oncological urology for adults and children

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a board-certified orthopedic specialist at Estophia Hospital. He uses his surgical expertise to provide precise MRI of one area for bone and joint conditions.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Trained at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles on spine surgery methods
• Completed a fellowship in orthopedic oncology – specializing in musculoskeletal tumors
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles on orthopedic conditions
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries

Doç. Dr. Hakan Akgün is an Associate Professor of Neurology. He graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2004. He completed his neurology residency in 2011. He served at Etimesgut Military Hospital from 2011 to 2014. He joined Gülhane as an assistant professor in 2014. He became an associate professor in 2016. He currently practices at Koru Hospital.

He has published 40 articles in international journals. He has also presented more than 100 posters at international congresses.

Clinical focus: cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, migraine and other headaches, movement disorders, muscle and nerve diseases, ALS, dizziness, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Prof. Dr. Musa Aydınlı is an internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist. He completed his MD at Hacettepe University in 1997. He finished internal medicine training in 2003 and gastroenterology training in 2007 at the same institution. He worked at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2009. He served in the Gastroenterology Department at Gaziantep University from 2009 to 2014. He became an associate professor in 2012 and a professor in 2020. He joined Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in 2022. He now practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Clinical focus: GERD; dyspepsia, gastritis, and Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; celiac disease; IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease); colon polyps; colorectal and upper GI cancers; liver disease (fatty liver, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension); hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders and cancers. Procedures: EGD, rectosigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy; biopsy, polypectomy, and endoscopic mucosal resection; hemostasis and APC; dilation and stent placement; PEG; ERCP; EUS-guided biopsy.

Dr. Vedat Okutan is a pediatrician with minor specialty training in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty (1980–1986). He completed an internship at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (1986–1987). He finished specialization training in Pediatric Health and Diseases at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (1989–1993). He then completed minor specialty training in Pediatric Cardiology at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Hacettepe University (1998–2000).

Clinical focus: imaging for congenital heart disease, including fetal echocardiography. Care for acquired heart diseases such as rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, and myocarditis. Cardiac assessment for children who play sports, including evaluation of murmurs, fainting, and chest pain.

Prof. Dr. Suna Emir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her pediatrics residency at Hacettepe University from 1990 to 1995. In 2001, she finished her pediatric oncology subspecialty at the Hacettepe University Oncology Institute. She became an Associate Professor in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, she worked at Ankara Dışkapı Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital and founded the Pediatric Oncology Clinic there. In 2009, she served as Deputy Chief of Pediatric Oncology. From 2009 to 2016, she was a pediatric hematology–oncology training officer at the Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hematology–Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Since 2019, she has been a Professor and founding faculty member in Child Health and Diseases at Atilim University.

She is an expert in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology–oncology. She is active in residency and subspecialty training. Her clinical interests include childhood diseases from birth to 18 years, lymphoma, solid tumors, autologous bone marrow transplantation, anemia, bleeding disorders, hereditary blood diseases, hemangiomas and other benign tumors, and enlarged lymph nodes.

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.