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Best rheumatologists in Istanbul: TOP 9 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood

Haluk Celik

  • 4.4 Good • 174 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in rheumatic diseases like arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis.
    • International practice in the USA, notably at Texas Orthopedic Hospital.
    • Completed advanced training in Sports Surgery at San Diego Scripps Clinic.
    • Qualification certificate in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
    • Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council.
    • Provides remote consultations for rheumatology concerns.
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent • 124 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

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    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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Erman Aytac

  • 4.6 Excellent • 124 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
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Sait Burak Erer

  • 4.6 Excellent • 328 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
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Senem Tekeoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent • 124 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2024 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialist

    2019 - 2024, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSPITAL

    Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialist

    2017 - 2019, Batman/Batman/Türkiye

    BATMAN REGIONAL STATE HOSPITAL

    Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Specialist

    2011 - 2014, Canakkale/Canakkale/Türkiye

    AYVACIK STATE HOSPITAL

    Internal Medicine Specialist

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Mehmmet Soy

  • 4.9 Excellent • 51 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals

  • Education and Expertise

    Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Diseases - Internal Diseases

    Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Department of Rheumatology – Immunology - Minor Specialization

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine - Professor

    Abant Izet Baysal University – Professor

    Altnbaş University : Prof. Dr.

     

    Experience

    1990 - 1991 - General Practitioner - T.C.M.E.B Yozgat Health Education Center

    1991 - 1995 - Ex. Instructor Dr. İ.Ü. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

    1995 - 1996 - Specialist Physician - T.C. Ministry of Health Emirdag State Hospital

    1996 - 1998 - Minor Uz. Instructor Dr. - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - Immunology

    1999 - 2000 - Ex. Tbp, Atgm. - Ankara GATA Department of Rheumatology.

    2000 - 2001 - Ex. Physician - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Internal Diseases, Department of Rheumatology - Immunology

    2001- 2002 - Assist. Assoc. Dr. - Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

    2002 - Assoc. Dr. Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

    2007 - Prof. Dr. Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

    2011 - Prof. Dr. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

    2015 - Prof. Dr. - Bahcelievler Medical Park Hospital

    2016 - Prof. Dr. Kemerburgaz University Faculty of Medicine

     

    Professional Memberships

    1. Turkish Rheumatology Association

    2. Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association

    3. Turkish Medical Association

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Where you go for medical treatment

Top 5 hospitals for Rheumatology:

Ege Sinan Torun

  • 5 Excellent • 39 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

  • Education Information

    • Postdoctoral Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2018 - Ongoing)
    • Expertise in Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2013 - 2018)
    • Undergraduate, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, English Medicine Program, Turkey (2007 - 2013)

    Foreign Languages

    • French – B1 (Intermediate)
    • English – C1 (Advanced)

    Research Areas

    • Medicine, Health Sciences
    • Internal Medicine Sciences
    • Internal Diseases, Hematology, Nephrology, Oncology
    • Immunology and Rheumatology

    Academic Titles / Tasks

    • Research Assistant, PhD, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine (2013 - Ongoing)
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Omer Uslukaya

  • 4.5 Good • 50 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

  • EXPERIENCE*

     

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

    DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

    VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

    HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

    YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

    HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner

     

    *EDUCATION*

     

    2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Associate Professor

    2015, Ohio/USA

    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

    Neck Dissection Training

    2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Assistant Professor

    1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

    ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

    FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Mustafa Serdar Sag

  • 5 Excellent • 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

  • Education

    Bachelor’s Degree:

    Medical Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey (1996-2002)

    Postgraduate Education:

    Doctorate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2005-2010)

    Fellowship in Rheumatology, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Turkey (2011-2015)

    Doctoral Teaching Position in Physical Therapy and Rheumatology, Istinye University, Health Sciences Faculty (2018-2020)

    Doctoral Teaching Position in Physical Therapy and Rheumatology, Medipol University Medical Faculty (2020-Present)

    Master’s Thesis Title:

    Not listed in the original text.

    Doctorate Thesis Title:

    “Morning Stiffness and Motor Neuron Excitability in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis”

    Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlhan Karacan, Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Hospital, Istanbul

    Work Experience

    Medical Doctor (General Practice):

    Kastamonu Taşköprü Health Education Center, Kastamonu (2002-2004)

    Kastamonu Tosya 112 Emergency Health Services (2004-2005)

    Research Assistant:

    Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005-2010)

    Specialist Doctor (State Service Obligation):

    Trabzon Vakfıkebir State Hospital (2010-2011)

    Rheumatology Fellowship:

    Sakarya University Medical Faculty (2011-2015)

    Rheumatology Specialist:

    Sakarya University Education and Research Hospital (2015-2018)

    Medical Park Hospital (Pendik/Gebze), Istanbul & Istinye University (2018-2020)

    Medipol University Hospital (Pendik), Istanbul (2020-2024)

    Medipol Hospital (Bahçelievler), Istanbul (2022-2024)

    Certifications

    Rheumatology Specialist

    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist

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