Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 66

Dr. Serkan Yavuz is an ENT surgeon and hair transplant specialist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He blends ear, nose, and throat surgery with aesthetic hair restoration. He completed his medical training at Cerrahpaşa University. Dr. Yavuz presents his surgical research at medical conferences worldwide.

• Performs FUE and DHI hair transplants for both men and women.
• Treats complex airway issues through septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, which reports a 98% success rate for hair transplants.
• Speaks at international scientific meetings and publishes research nationally.

Dr. Harun Alakaya has performed over 8,000 hair transplant operations at Gold City Hair. He is a recognized specialist in Sapphire FUE techniques in Turkey. Dr. Alakaya graduated from Istanbul University and holds membership in major international restoration societies.

• Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
• Member of the European Association of Hair Surgery (ESHRS).
• Specializes in Sapphire FUE, DHI, and Afro hair transplant techniques.
• Works at Gold City Hair, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

The doctor is recognized for expertise in hair transplantation and hair treatment methods. Part of a globally servicing team, the doctor is experienced in advanced hair transplantation techniques.

The doctor specializes in hair transplantation on the scalp, beard, and eyebrows using the FUE method. Additionally, the doctor performs PRP therapy to activate follicle growth. From 2010 to 2014, the doctor worked as a family doctor, followed by a position in the emergency department from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, the doctor acquired hair transplant techniques and began practicing at the Clinista clinic.

Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.

• Served as a subinvestigator in over 8 international clinical trials for Roche and Pfizer.
• Authored over 40 research articles in journals indexed by SCI and SSCI.
• Completed dual fellowships in allergy-immunology and medical oncology.
• Treats complex sarcomas and renal cell carcinomas with systemic therapies.

Dr. Osman Civil is a general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Civil completed his surgical training at the Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, liver resections, and colectomies.
• Treats various conditions such as pancreatic cysts, hemorrhoids, and inguinal hernias.
• Maintains professional memberships in the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society.

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Vital Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in treating bowel, breast, and colorectal cancers. He previously served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital. Dr. Ozturk focuses on surgical oncology and bariatric procedures.

• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon insertions.
• Treats complex conditions including liver metastasis and thyroid diseases.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Provides surgical solutions for obesity and gallbladder stones.

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış is a professor of urological surgery at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the Secretary General of the Endourology Society. Dr. Atış trained in robotic urology at the Heidelberg University Heilbronn Clinic. He specializes in genitourinary reconstruction and urological oncology.

• Published over 100 articles in international and peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Treats complex conditions including pediatric urolithiasis, urethral strictures, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acıbadem, which utilizes the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional procedures including coronary angiography, stent placement, and valve interventions. Dr. Ertas treats complex conditions like heart failure, ischemic disease, and arrhythmias. He practiced as a research fellow at the Thorax Center, ErasmusMC in the Netherlands.

• Performs percutaneous valve interventions such as TAVI and MitraClip.
• Expert in diagnostic techniques including 3D echocardiography and CT coronary angiography.
• Treats coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus in Turkey.

Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.

• Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
• Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of heart surgeries throughout his career. Dr. Kutlay specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac care. He previously led cardiovascular departments at several major medical centers in Turkey.

• Trained at the German Heart Center in Berlin.
• Expertise in vascular surgery and congenital cardiac conditions.
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at the German Hospital and Veni Vidi Hospital.
• Treats patients at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is a professor of orthopedics at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in revision arthroplasty, congenital limb deformities, and complex orthopedic disorders in children. Dr. Sen is a pioneer in using stem cell therapy to treat degenerative joint diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with 15 operating rooms and robotic surgical systems.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and complex limb lengthening surgery.
• Treats infected nonunion and pseudoarthrosis using bone deformity correction.
• Published numerous articles on total knee replacement and orthopedic infections.
• Winner of the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for clinical achievements.

Dr. Saadet Unsal is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She treats complex women's health conditions, including uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Unsal is published in SCI-Expanded journals for her research on menopause symptom management. She works at a hospital serving 350,000 patients annually with high quality scores.

• Performs gynecologic oncology procedures and aesthetic medicine treatments.
• Provides specialized care for polycystic ovaries and uterine prolapse.
• Expertise includes skin rejuvenation, PRP therapy, and botox injections.
• Maintains a clinical focus on both reconstructive surgery and preventive gynecology.

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.