Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 101

Dr. Erdem Kocak is a professor and gastroenterologist at Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in the endoscopic treatment of early-stage esophagus, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He received training at Johns Hopkins University and Hallym University. Dr. Kocak is an expert in endoscopic obesity treatments like gastric balloon and stomach botox.

• Authored over 100 international articles and 3 book chapters on gastroenterology.
• Performs advanced procedures including ERCP, esophageal manometry, and endoscopic ultrasonography.
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Association for the Study of Liver.

Dr. Tamer Sozen is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in risky pregnancy care and Level 2 ultrasonics. He focuses on adolescent gynecology and menopause management. Dr. Sozen previously worked at the Istanbul Medical Faculty and German Hospital. He treats complex conditions like cervical dysplasia and polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Specializes in egg freezing and infertility treatments.
• Maintains membership in TJOD, TSRM, and ÜTD societies.
• Contributed to 28 national and international medical publications.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey.

Dr. Peykan Turkcuoglu is an ophthalmologist at Medicana Camlica Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States. Dr. Turkcuoglu specializes in complex vitreoretinal surgery and corneal transplantation. He focuses on treating eye trauma, cataracts, and strabismus.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including LASIK and LASEK.
• Treats keratoconus and vitreous body destruction.
• Held clinical roles at Hacettepe University and Biruni University.
• Works at Medicana Camlica, a facility serving patients from over 20 countries.

Dr. Ugur Ekici is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in metabolic surgery and laparoscopic cancer treatment. Dr. Ekici treats complex oncological conditions, including esophageal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a top gold standard for patient safety.

• Primary expertise in obesity surgery and thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
• Author of multiple research articles published in international refereed journals.
• Treats gastrointestinal diseases, including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers.
• Specialist training completed at the highly regarded Şişli Etfal Hospital.

Dr. Tolga Akman is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology and surgical treatments for complex urological conditions. Dr. Akman focuses on penis prosthesis surgery and treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. He treats both adults and children for conditions like kidney stones and hypospadias.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer treatment.
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
• Expert in penis enlargement and surgical correction of Peyronie's disease.
• Works at Medicana Bahcelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.