Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 26

Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Harputluoglu earned his medical degree and specialized training at Hacettepe University. This institution is a top-ranked medical school in Turkey.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Maintains a professorship at İnönü University since 2017.
• Served at the Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology at Hacettepe University.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Ibrahim Sari is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Virginia in the United States. Dr. Sari holds a European Heart Failure Diploma from the University of Zurich. He has authored 160+ international scientific papers with over 3,800 citations.

• Participated in more than 10 multicenter international scientific studies in cardiology.
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Marmara and Gaziantep Universities.
• Contributed to over 100 scientific congresses as a speaker or chairperson.
• Member of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology.

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. 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. Emine Barin is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She treats various reproductive health conditions and manages prenatal care and deliveries. Dr. Barin has practiced at several major Turkish medical centers since the late 1990s.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility with an eco-friendly design.
• The clinic features a specialized birthing suite with a dedicated delivery tub.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to treat gynecological conditions.
• Practices at a hospital with over 90 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Mesut Bayraktaroglu is a pulmonologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest diseases and respiratory care. He completed his residency at Yedikule Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Bayraktaroglu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Held positions at Istanbul Aydin University and Florya Medical Park Hospital.
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at an eco-friendly hospital with ISO quality certification.
• Served as a pulmonologist at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ahmet Yildiz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He published a major study on coronary artery anomalies in over 12,000 adult patients. Dr. Yildiz previously served as Chief Physician at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology. He holds a Master’s degree in Hospital and Healthcare Management.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Former Deputy Director at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology.
• Published research on atorvastatin therapy for patients with coronary artery disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly medical center.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is an interventional pulmonologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He trained in pulmonology and critical care at The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Caliskan co-authored a textbook on bronchoscopy in intensive care units. He also translated a key work on EBUS bronchoscopy into Turkish.

• Expert in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and COPD management.
• Executive Board member of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group in Turkey.
• Holds memberships in the World Association for Bronchology and European Respiratory Society.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical cases as an eye surgery specialist. He is an associate professor at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. Dr. Tanriverdi won the Best Oral Presentation Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. This recognition came from the leading ophthalmic surgical organization in the United States.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and LASIK procedures.
• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking and corneal ring implantation.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and femtosecond laser technologies.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Rukiye Nurten Eker Omeroglu is a pediatric specialist at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. She holds dual expertise in pediatric cardiology and rheumatology. Her career includes a long tenure at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Omeroglu treats children with complex heart and joint conditions. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its environmentally friendly design.

• Specializes in pediatric cardiology and rheological disease management.
• Completed pediatric specialist training at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
• Practices at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, part of a top Turkish medical network.
• Treats patients at a facility holding ISO and JCI quality accreditations.

Dr. Salim Senturk is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed specialized neurosurgery training at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Spine Center. He also practiced as a specialist at Rhode Island Hospital in the United States. Dr. Senturk treats complex brain and spinal conditions within a JCI-accredited medical center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the UCSF Spine Center in the USA.
• Practiced neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital.
• Treats patients at Memorial Bahçelievler, a leading eco-friendly hospital in Turkey.
• Works in a facility holding JCI and ISO quality certifications.

Dr. Ebru Gorgun is a specialized ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on medical retina and vitreoretinal conditions. Dr. Gorgun is an active member of leading international societies. These include EURETINA and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Performs vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implantation.
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision.
• Works at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

Dr. Nedime Deveci is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She has performed over 10,000 surgeries throughout her career. Dr. Deveci is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She focuses on oculoplastic surgery for both functional and cosmetic eye concerns.

• Completed clinical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
• Authored nearly 50 scientific publications and professional presentations.
• Is an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Practices at a clinic ISO-certified for quality management and safety.

Dr. Yunus Colakoglu is a urology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He holds the European Board of Urology Certification (FEBU). Dr. Colakoglu focuses on robotic surgery, kidney transplantation, and urodynamics. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its environmental design standards.

• Published over 20 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Delivered more than 50 scientific presentations at medical congresses.
• Maintains membership in the European Association of Urology and the Endourology Society.
• Certified in robotic kidney transplantation and genitourinary system prostheses surgery.

Dr. Yusuf Durlu is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He has managed over 40,000 surgical cases during his career. Dr. Durlu earned three Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Awards for his clinical contributions. He completed specialized medical training in Turkey, Japan, and the United States.

• Holds a LASIK certification from the University of Crete.
• Served as an Associate Professor at Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine in Japan.
• Received a research scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Culture and Science.
• Earned a travel fellowship from the US Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Fighting Blindness.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2016 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Radiation Oncology Specialist

Dr. Alptekin Cetin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He holds a PhD in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Dr. Cetin specializes in schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and clinical neuroses. His practice focuses on complex psychiatric conditions and addiction recovery.

• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited psychiatric facility.
• Performs alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Utilizes brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Specializes in paranoia and severe depressive disorders.