Ultrasound Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology and general surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation. Dr. Yardimci completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at a top Turkish training center. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastric ulcers.

• Performs obesity surgery and laparoscopic procedures for the digestive system.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Completed an international observer program at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Texas.
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate for surgical excellence.

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Ahmet KIRKINCI is a specialist physician (operator doctor) in obstetrics and gynecology. He provides prenatal care and delivery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy and hysterectomy, and incontinence surgery. He also manages IUI, PCOS, and menopausal hormone therapy. He offers colposcopy and HPV care.

He graduated from Erzurum Atatürk University in 2015. He worked at Erzurum No. 12 Family Health Center from 2015 to 2019. He served at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University from 2019 to 2023. He then joined Bayburt State Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He moved to Optimed International Çorlu Hospital in 2025. He is proficient in English.

He has co‑authored studies on hysterectomy outcomes. He has also researched first‑trimester SARS‑CoV‑2 and miscarriage, biomarkers in oligohydramnios, and prediction of ectopic pregnancy treatment. His work includes the effects of single OGTT values and host genetics in pregnant patients with COVID‑19. These papers appeared in the Taiwan Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, and the Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has also posted preprints on SSRN and ResearchGate.

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Dr. Elif Esra Uyar is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in IVF, reproductive immunology, and cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Uyar is a member of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). She holds a fellowship in aesthetic genital surgery from the British Academy of CME.

• Specializes in complex cases like repeated IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage.
• Performs aesthetic and functional procedures including labiaplasty and vaginoplasty.
• Provides ovarian rejuvenation using PRP and PRGF techniques.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

Op. Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist. She graduated from Acıbadem University School of Medicine in 2017. She completed clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville in the United States. She finished her specialty training at the Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

She performs gynecologic, laparoscopic, urogynecologic, and genital aesthetic procedures. These include V-NOTES (scarless) hysterectomy and cyst removal, hysteroscopic surgery, laparoscopy, tubal ligation, urinary incontinence treatments, HPV care, endometriosis surgery, and bioequivalent hormone therapies.

Professor Yesim Yildirim is an ESMO-certified specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. She uses imaging like ultrasound to guide targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapy.

• Completed advanced oncology training at Rambam Medical Center in Israel
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve cancer care
• Published over 80 scientific works and co-authored major cancer textbooks
• Completed specialized immunology training at advanced centers in Switzerland
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He specializes in interventional radiology and advanced ultrasound diagnostics at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs Doppler sonography and duplex angioscanning to evaluate blood flow in vessels
• Performs guided biopsies of the prostate, kidney, and liver using real-time imaging
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology
• Presented research at over 13 national and international medical congresses

Op. Dr. Cemile Elif Erol is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician. She graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2018. She completed her specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Marmara University in 2023.

Dr. Erol has experience in pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancy management. She performs both normal and cesarean deliveries. She is skilled in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. Dr. Erol also diagnoses and treats polycystic ovary syndrome and hormonal disorders. She provides cervical cancer screening and manages urinary incontinence and genital prolapse. She offers menopausal care, including bioequivalent hormone therapies.

Professor Erdem Turemen specializes in endocrinology at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses ultrasound-guided biopsies to detect thyroid cancer and hormonal tumors.

• Performs needle biopsies using sound wave guidance for accurate tissue sampling
• Authored over 25 publications in national and international medical journals
• Focuses on diagnosing complex adrenal, pituitary, and parathyroid gland diseases
• Expert in managing surgical cases for thyroid and pancreas tumors
• Trained at Cerrahpasa Medical School, a top Turkish medical institution

Assoc. Prof. Elif Evrim EKIN completed her education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine between and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. In 2003 she received her Radiology specialization from Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, and also spent a year at the Ege University Department of Radiology. After obtaining her Radiology specialization, she worked at Bozüyük State Hospital and Private Eskişehir Sakarya Hospital from 2003 to 2014. Since 2014 she has worked at Istanbul Taksim Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital for 10 years, where she obtained the title of Associate Professor in 2019, serving as the Education Coordinator and Administrative Responsible in the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published research articles in international SCI and SCI-E journals and has numerous national and international oral presentations and journal peer reviews. In 2020, she successfully completed the ‘Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice’ training. Her special interests are musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses ultrasound to evaluate complex digestive disorders and inflammatory conditions.

• Holds the rank of Professor from Abant Izzet Baysal University
• Performs diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy for detailed digestive tract imaging
• Specializes in treating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of numerous scientific papers published in Turkish and international journals
• Fellowship trained in gastroenterology at Marmara University School of Medicine

Dr. Ebru Ozturk Oksuz is a gynecology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. She holds advanced certification in perinatal ultrasound to monitor high-risk pregnancies.

• Completed specialized training in ultrasound for maternal and fetal health.
• Performs hormone disorder management and detailed pregnancy follow-ups.
• Uses ultrasound to guide assisted reproductive therapies like IVF.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School.

Dr. Nuri Ceydeli is a gynecology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses ultrasound and biopsies to screen for ovarian and cervical cancers.

• Focuses on gynecologic oncology and urogynecology for women's health.
• Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).
• Expert in hysteroscopy to examine the uterus for abnormalities.
• Performs laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cysts.
• Belongs to the Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society.

Professor Erhun Eyüboğlu trained at Johns Hopkins University. He leads surgical departments at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital where ultrasound supports complex cancer screenings.

• Lectures at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine to train future surgeons
• Specializes in surgical pancreatic cancer treatment using the Whipple procedure
• Heads scientific research and clinical studies in advanced surgical onionology
• Recognized for managing complex gastrointestinal and obesity surgery cases

Professor Necdet Uskent is a founding member of the Turkish Oncology Group. He uses ultrasound for cancer staging and monitoring at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Performed the first bone marrow transplant in Turkey as part of a pioneer team
• Specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers requiring precise imaging
• Holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate from ESMO
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Wadley Institutes of Molecular Medicine in the USA
• Trained other specialists as a visiting lecturer at several London hospitals

Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in brain tumors, vascular neurosurgery, and skull base disorders. He completed his training and research at Johns Hopkins University and Zurich University. Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey.
• Executive Committee member of the European Skull Base Society.
• Led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic.
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgery and micro neurosurgery.

Ranked among the top 10 plastic surgeons by Harper's Bazaar, Dr. Karacaoglan leads aesthetic surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Uses ultrasound imaging to guide body contouring and reconstructive liquid treatments
• Certified cosmetic surgery expert by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Completed advanced fellowship training at the Breast Surgery Center in Oregon
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Specializes in treating complex skin conditions like keloid scars and lymphostasis