MRI of one area Doctors in Turkey — Page 14

Dr. Selami Sozubir is a pediatric surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in genitourinary reconstruction and newborn surgery. Dr. Sozubir completed a fellowship at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, USA. He has authored over 60 scientific publications with nearly 1,000 citations.

• Expert in hypospadias repair and congenital urinary system abnormalities.
• Winner of the Best Research Study at the National Pediatric Surgery Congress.
• Treats complex pediatric abdominal conditions and oncological cases.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus.

Dr. Nimet Dortcan is a specialized neurophysiologist and neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul. She holds a master’s degree in electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University. Dr. Dortcan focus on complex diagnostic testing including EMG, EEG, and polysomnography. She treats peripheral nervous system diseases, muscle disorders, and chronic epilepsy. Her clinic at Liv Hospital holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.

• Specializes in migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications.
• Performs advanced neurophysiological examinations for sleep disorders and neuromuscular diseases.
• Serves as a faculty member in the Electroneurophysiology Department at Haliç University.
• Treats neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yunus Imren is an orthopedic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee and hip replacement and prosthesis revision surgery. Dr. Imren completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University. He also served as an orthopedic trauma research assistant at Yale University.

• Uses robotic systems for high-precision joint replacement and deformity correction.
• Treats complex conditions including developmental hip dysplasia and meniscus tears.
• Earned a master’s degree in joint surgery from the University of Health Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is a professor of orthopedics at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in revision arthroplasty, congenital limb deformities, and complex orthopedic disorders in children. Dr. Sen is a pioneer in using stem cell therapy to treat degenerative joint diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with 15 operating rooms and robotic surgical systems.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and complex limb lengthening surgery.
• Treats infected nonunion and pseudoarthrosis using bone deformity correction.
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement and orthopedic infections.
• Winner of the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for clinical achievements.

Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.

• Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
• Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He provides expert oversight for patients needing an MRI of one area for cancer evaluation.

• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Graduated from the English-language medical program at Marmara University.
• Focuses on diagnostic imaging used to plan and monitor tumor treatments.
• Member of the oncology team at a leading Turkish private medical center.

Dr. Adem Topcu is an interventional radiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on interventional neuroradiology and peripheral vascular procedures. Dr. Topcu earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. He later completed a radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University. He performs complex non-vascular and oncological interventional radiology treatments.

• Specializes in advanced neuroradiology procedures since 2014.
• Held clinical roles at Haseki and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.
• Expertise includes MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound diagnostics.

Dr. Hakan Yanar is a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic oncologic surgery for colon, stomach, and esophageal cancers. Dr. Yanar holds an Honorary Diploma from the European Board of Surgery in Emergency Surgery. He has trained at prestigious US institutions, including the USC Keck School of Medicine.

• Performs robotic and laparoscopic procedures for complex gastrointestinal diseases.
• Served as an instructor for cadaver training in colon and rectal surgery in New York.
• Completed specialized robotic surgery training at IRCAD in France.
• Works at a clinic recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Yunus Emre Akpinar is a radiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in musculoskeletal, cardiac, and interventional radiology. Dr. Akpinar completed his medical training and residency at the prestigious Istanbul University. He focuses on essential imaging diagnostics and vascular treatments.

• Performs CT scans, brain MRI, and mammography for precise disease detection.
• Treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis using interventional techniques.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.
• Member of a radiology team supporting 70 different medical departments.

Dr. Melda Bozluolcay is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on dementia, stroke, and brain vascular diseases. Dr. Bozluolcay completed her medical training and residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She treats common and complex neurological conditions in both English and French.

• Specializes in the management of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, chronic headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Uses EEG and video-EEG monitoring to diagnose seizure disorders.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with interventional radiology.

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma and deformity correction. Dr. Kara graduated from Istanbul University. He has published research in journals like World Neurosurgery and The Spine Journal. He treats degenerative spine disease and complex vertebral fractures.

• Expertise in surgical methods for scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Performs specialized procedures like hemivertebra resection and vertebral column resection.
• Developed surgical modifications for odontoid fractures and tendon repair.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds Center of Excellence status.

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. Erkan Demirci is an interventional radiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in diagnostic imaging and vascular treatments. Dr. Demirci completed his medical and radiology training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He currently treats patients at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited center.

• Specializes in computerized tomography (CT) and fluoroscopic imaging.
• Performs ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound, and mammography.
• Treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis through interventional techniques.
• Works at a facility featuring 15 operating rooms and a hybrid surgical setup.

Dr. Birnur Yilmaz is a Professor of Radiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on thorax and abdomen imaging along with cardiac CT angiography. Dr. Yilmaz has held academic roles at Okan University and underwent specialty training at Pamukkale University.

• Specializes in prostate imaging and pediatric radiology.
• Performs breast imaging, including mammography and diagnostic ultrasound.
• Conducts brain MRI, angiography, and computer tomography.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited hospital with a dedicated interventional radiology department.

Dr. Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on the biliary system, pancreas, and interventional endoscopy. He completed a clinical training program in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at the State University of New York. Dr. Koruk was the founding physician of the endoscopy unit at Gaziantep State Hospital.

• Performs complex procedures like ERCP, cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.
• Author of over 25 publications on bile duct stones and liver injury.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for colorectal surgery.

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Canbolat co-authored a major surgical study on 228 elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He also researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries and the genetics of neural tube defects.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and cerebral artery aneurysms.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Expertise includes neuro-trauma and minimally invasive oncological spinal surgery.