MRI of One Area Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Ali Hakan Kaya is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association for his research. Dr. Kaya specializes in stem cell transplants and treating complex blood cancers. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with a dedicated hematology-oncology department.

• Performs allogeneic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Treats leukemia, myeloma, and various types of lymphoma using CAR T-cell therapy.
• Is a member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society.
• Received multiple awards for his scientific papers on hematologic immunology and oncology.

Dr. Ahmet Salduz is an orthopedic oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed specialized fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Iowa. Dr. Salduz focuses on bone and soft tissue tumors. He treats complex cases including osteosarcoma and synovial sarcoma. His practice combines oncology with complex limb reconstruction and prosthetic surgery.

• Trained in prosthetic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
• Specializes in hip and knee replacements and complex joint revisions.
• Treats various benign and malignant bone cysts and soft tissue tumors.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Turgut Akgul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex spine revision surgery. Dr. Akgul uses Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis treatment. This technique allows for spinal correction while maintaining patient flexibility.

• Board member and Treasurer of the Turkish Spine Society.
• Received the AO Spine Best Oral Presentation award for research on spinal tuberculosis.
• Specialist in narrow canal surgery and pelvic reconstruction.
• Associate Editor for the Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica.

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects. Dr. Oztas won a national award for her research on cardiovascular stem cells.

• Performs specialized surgeries for Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defects.
• Treats complex pediatric heart conditions including ventricular septal defects.
• Expert in pediatric valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.