Diagnostics Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Onur Erol is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2023–present). He previously worked at Medstar Topçular Hospital (2021–2023). He also served as a faculty member at the University of Health Sciences, Antalya (2021). From 2010 to 2021, he was a specialist and chief assistant at the University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital. From 2008 to 2010, he was a specialist at Diyarbakır Maternity and Children’s Hospital. Education: M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2001). OB/GYN residency, SSK Bakırköy (2002–2006).

Memberships: TJOD, ISUOG, ESHRE, TSRM, and IAGE.

Training highlights include Hysteroscopy Certification (2006). Advanced Ultrasound in OB/GYN (2009). Laparoscopic hysterectomy (2012). Fetal neurosonography and ISUOG fetal echocardiography (2013–2014). Hysteroscopic surgery and embryo biopsy/PGT preparation (2019).

Dr. Bahruz Shukurov specializes in psychoanalytic and mindfulness-based therapies, focusing on anxiety disorders and behavioral addictions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry with extensive training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Expertise in anxiety disorders, substance, and behavioral addictions
• Trained in psychoanalytic and mindfulness-based therapies
• Completed thesis on body image disorder in borderline personality disorder

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Dr. Asude Karapolat specializes in skin and venereal diseases, bringing extensive experience from top hospitals in Turkey.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading healthcare facility
• Over 14 years of experience of specialized experience in dermatology
• Worked at Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions

Prof. Harputluoglu brings 35 years of experience of oncology expertise to Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in advanced diagnostics.

• Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in comprehensive cancer diagnostic approaches
• Active in academic oncology research and education

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Kinyas Dusunmez is a hair transplant specialist in Istanbul. He has performed over 5,000 successful restoration procedures. He specializes in Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) for precise graft placement. Dr. Dusunmez focuses on dense, natural results and high graft survival rates.

• Limits the number of daily procedures to ensure quality care.
• Specializes in DHI and PRP hair loss treatments.
• Offers personalized planning from hairline design through implantation.
• Works at ISO-certified Adem and Havva Medical Center.

Dr. Ali Murat Tatli is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2024–present). He served as an associate professor (2018–2022) and then professor (2022–2024) of medical oncology at Akdeniz University. He also worked at Antalya Training and Research Hospital and Van Training and Research Hospital.

Education and training: MD, Istanbul University (1998). Residency in internal medicine, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2000–2004). Internal medicine specialist, Gaziantep Sehitkamil State Hospital (2007–2009). Fellowship in medical oncology, Akdeniz University (2009–2012).

Memberships: ESMO, TTOD, IDOD, TAKD, ONKAD, TOG. Vice Chair, Lung Cancer Working Group. GCP training: Novartis (2019). ICH GCP E6(R2), The Global Health Network (2021). TransCelerate ICH E6 (2021, 2022, 2023).

Dr. Abdullah Erdogan is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2019–present). He has been Chief Physician at Akdeniz University Hospital since 2005. From 2015 to 2019, he led the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Earlier, he worked as a general practitioner at Kızılcasöğüt Primary Healthcare Center in Antalya, Türkiye (1991–1993).

His academic titles include Professor (2019) and Associate Professor (2013). He completed a thoracic surgery residency at Akdeniz University (2002–2007). He earned his M.D. from Akdeniz University (1985–1991). He is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery, and the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has led the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Memorial Antalya Hospital since 2010. He previously headed the same department at Akdeniz University from 1995 to 1997. He has served at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine as a specialist from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to the present. He earned his M.D. and completed his residency at Ege University. He became an Associate Professor in 1985 and a Professor in 1995.

Advanced training: Rizzoli Institute, Bologna (1980–1981, 1991, 2008); Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford (1988); Krankenhaus für Sportverletzte, Germany (1989). Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology; Turkish Cancer Research and Control Association; European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO); SICOT; Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD); Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA).

Dr. Bulent Yildirim is a neurology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He previously served on the neurology faculty at Akdeniz University (1983–2010).

M.D., Hacettepe University. Neurology residency (1974–1978). Anatomy residency (1979–1983). Associate Professor (1984). Professor (1991). Member of the Turkish Neurological Society, the Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society, and the European Neurological Society.

Edited six medical books. Wrote book chapters and many publications. National coordinator for one and center coordinator for three international multicenter stroke studies. Received first- and second-place awards at national and international congresses. Invited speaker on stroke, hypertension, dementia, cerebral aging, Parkinson’s disease, headache, multiple sclerosis, and neuroanatomy.

Dr. Emre Altekin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He has broad interventional experience in cardiovascular, valvular, and structural heart disease. He has been the primary operator in many complex procedures. He also serves as an instructor at centers in Türkiye and abroad.

Academic credentials: Professor of Cardiology, Akdeniz University (2020). Associate Professor (2015). Assistant Professor (2011–2015). M.D. (1999) and cardiology residency (2000–2005), Akdeniz University.

Previous roles: Private OFM Antalya Hospital (cardiology specialist, 2023–2025). Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (cardiology specialist, 2011–2016). An-Deva Hayat Heart Hospital (2009–2011). Burdur State Hospital (physician, 2006–2008). Memberships: Turkish Medical Association. Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Associate Professor Nurullah Bulut brings 24 years of experience of ophthalmology expertise at prestigious Turkish hospitals, with a focus on advanced diagnostics.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Published 26 articles and presented 29 papers on ophthalmic research
• Holds a patent for an innovative intraocular lens design
• Member of EURETINA and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Trained in advanced techniques at institutions like the University of Chicago

Neurology specialist with over 22 years of experience of experience at leading hospitals like Memorial Göztepe and University of Health Sciences.

• Trained at Istanbul University’s renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in EEG-EMG clinical neurophysiology
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society
• Instructor at University of Health Sciences

Specializes in urogynecology with a PhD from Ankara University – Dr. Demir focuses on pelvic health at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Member of the International Urogynecological Association
• Attended advanced training in Europe (IUGA & EUGA meetings)
• 8 years of experience of experience in obstetrics and gynecology
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkiye's top medical schools

Specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery techniques, including sutureless valve replacements and right anterior minithoracotomy approaches.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Published multiple research papers on minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Trained at Ankara University – a leading medical institution in Turkey

Prof. Tuncer leads cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul University and Memorial Göztepe Hospital, specializing in aortic and minimally invasive procedures.

• 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Head of Aortic Surgery Center at Koşuyolu Hospital
• Member of Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published 38+ SCI-indexed research papers
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University

Dr. Demir specializes in cardiovascular surgery with advanced training in beating-heart coronary bypass and minimally invasive techniques.

• Assistant Professor at Okan University Hospital
• Trained at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital in London
• Member of European Society for Vascular Surgery
• Expert in aortic surgery and ECMO procedures