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The doctor is a highly experienced hair transplant specialist with over two decades of experience. Specializing in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) methods, the doctor has performed more than 4000 hair grafting operations. Known for expertise in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment, the doctor enhances the success rate of hair transplantation. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in performing transplants on moustaches, beards, and eyebrows.

The doctor is a member of the World FUE Institute.

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Dr. Jale Tascioglu is an infectious diseases specialist. She graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization in Infectious Diseases at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has many years of clinical and academic experience. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.

Expertise: viral and bacterial infections (respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, systemic); HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (advanced protocols, long-term management); hospital-acquired infections (prevention, control, resistant infections); vaccination and preventive medicine; COVID-19 and emerging infections (clinical management, post-infection follow-up). Language: English.

The doctor is a specialist in oncological surgery at Okan Hospital in Turkey, with a focus on laparoscopic and oncoplastic breast surgery. Graduating from the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University, the doctor further honed skills in laparoscopic and oncological surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

From 2004 to 2016, the doctor served as a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Maltepe University and was a member of the faculty council. The doctor holds a certificate in oncoplastic breast surgery from the European Breast Cancer Center and a European Board of Surgery Certificate.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, and has authored 250 scientific publications.

Dr. Zeynep Gurkan is a general dentist. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul Medipol University in 2020. She provides care in English.

Her practice includes preventive care (check-ups, scaling, oral health education), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, bridges), and endodontics (root canal therapy). She also offers aesthetic dentistry (whitening, bonding, smile design) and prosthetic solutions (fixed and removable).

She provides modern, patient-centered treatment in a comfortable setting. Patients value her attentive and compassionate care.

Dr. Aysegul Sipahi is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. She completed her specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Marmara University in 2010. She provides advanced surgical and dental care. Languages: English.

Expertise: impacted tooth removal; management of jaw cysts and oral pathologies; dental implantology (implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift); orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery; facial trauma care; aesthetic oral surgery, including gum contouring.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.

Dr. Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgeon who speaks English. He graduated from the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He completed his neurosurgery specialization in 2003. He provides surgical care using advanced microsurgical techniques.

Expertise: spinal surgery (herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal trauma). Brain tumor surgery (microsurgical removal of benign and malignant tumors). Cerebrovascular surgery (aneurysms, AVMs, vascular malformations). Traumatic brain and spine injuries (emergency and reconstructive). Peripheral nerve surgery (entrapments and injuries). He offers patient-centered, safe, and personalized care.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.

Dr. Adem Topcu is a specialist in Interventional Neuroradiology, Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiology, Oncological Interventional Radiology, Non-vascular Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He completed his radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Topcu has worked in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology at top hospitals in Turkey. He has held important roles at Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Since 2014, he has focused on advanced interventional procedures in neuroradiology.

Op. Dr. Ümit Yiğit is a pediatric surgeon with over 30 years of clinical and operative experience. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He completed his pediatric surgery specialization at Istanbul University in 1990.

His expertise includes neonatal surgery for congenital anomalies (esophageal and intestinal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia) and pediatric urology (hypospadias, undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract malformations). He also performs gastrointestinal surgery (appendectomy, hernia repair, gastrointestinal malformations) and thoracic pediatric surgery. He performs minimally invasive pediatric procedures, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery.

The doctor is a specialist in hair health, focusing on hair restoration and the medical and surgical treatment of hair loss in both men and women. As the founder, medical director, and chief hair transplant doctor at Estetistanbul Medical Center, the doctor has extensive experience in the field.

Graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University, the doctor has completed various training programs in emergency medicine, medical aesthetics, acupuncture, mesotherapy, and laser hair removal. Additionally, the doctor is a lecturer at Yeditepe University and a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.