Best diagnosticians in Turkey: TOP 0 doctors

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan specializes in advanced ENT procedures with 200+ scientific publications and international training at The Ohio State University and University Medical Center Hamburg.

• Expert in functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries including rhinoplasty and septoplasty
• Performs endoscopic nasal, paranasal sinus, and ear surgeries with precision
• Specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
• Leads the ENT Department at Özel A plus Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Dr. Turan has 20+ years of orthopedic surgery experience, trained globally including at Northwestern University – a leader in diagnostics and treatment.

• Member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Specializes in arthroscopic and joint reconstruction techniques
• Trained at top institutions in Turkey and the U.S.
• Active in international orthopedic organizations

Dr. Elif Nurhak Erdal brings 20+ years of expertise in aesthetic dentistry and teeth whitening, trained at Istanbul University’s top dental program.

• Master's degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Head of training for Ultradent/Kerrhawe, educating dentists globally
• Founding partner of Klinik No 1 Dental Clinic
• Active member of Istanbul Dentists Chamber and Tourism Commission
• Specializes in advanced aesthetic dental procedures and health tourism

Dr. Merve Karli has performed 1,000+ surgeries in benign anorectal diseases and hernia surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on breast diseases and trauma surgery
• Certified in laparoscopic techniques

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2020 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

BASAKSEHIR CAM AND SAKURA CITY HOSPITAL

Founding Education Officer and Administrative Officer of Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic

2003 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

BALTALIMANI BONE DISEASES TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2000 - 2003, Trabzon/Türkiye

VAKFIKEBIR STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1997 - 1998, Konya/Türkiye

KONYA AIR HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1989 - 1990, Artvin/Türkiye

ARDANUC HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

Assoc. Prof. Tamer Aksoy specializes in Nuclear Medicine diagnostics and therapies, with extensive experience in PET/CT imaging and Radionuclide treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 15 years of focused practice in Nuclear Medicine
• Clinical researcher at Netherlands Cancer Institute – expert in PET imaging
• Member of European Nuclear Medicine Association
• Specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures

Medical Experience

2014 -Currently

MEMORIAL ETİLER MEDICAL CENTER

General Surgery Specialist – Breast and Thyroid Surgery /

İstanbul

2010 - 2014 NAMIK KEMAL UNIVERSITY FACULTYOF

MEDICINE

General Surgery Head of Department / Toledo, Ohio

2005 - 2010 MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist – Breast and Thyroid Surgery /

İstanbul

1998 - 2010 S.B. HASEKİ HOSPITAL

2. Surgery Clinic Assistant Director / İstanbul

1989 - 1998 S.B. TAKSİM HOSPITAL

1. Surgery Clinic Head Assisstant / İstanbul

1988 - 1989 S.B. ARAÇ SAĞLIK MERKEZİ

Health Center Physician / Kastamonu

1987 - 1988 S.B. SİVRİLER HEALTH CLINIC

Health Center Physician / Zonguldak
 

Medical Education

1992 - 1998 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL

FACULTY

/ İstanbul/Turkey

1989 - 1994 S.B. TAKSİM HOSPITAL

/ İstanbul/Turkey

Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Maryam FAZELI completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Iran. In 2011, she began her dental education as a student at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2016.

In 2018, she completed her specialization education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Izmir Katip Çelebi University with her thesis titled "Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Loss in Implant-Supported Prostheses with Different Crown/Implant Ratios Placed in the Maxillary Posterior Region."

During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She started working as a prosthesis specialist at Izmirdent Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Izmir, where she focused on "Aesthetic Smile Design" and "Hollywood Smile" applications.

In 2024, she began working as a Prosthesis Specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic. She is fluent in English, Persian, and Azerbaijani.

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Dr. Kulaksiz specializes in ENT diagnostics and surgeries, with a PhD from Bezmialem Vakıf University.

• Expertise in rhinoplasty and ENT surgical techniques
• Skilled in patient assessment and postoperative care
• Trained at one of Turkey's leading medical universities

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing focused expertise to mental health diagnostics.

• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University and completed residency at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Works with a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions
• Brings international experience from Azerbaijan and Turkey

EXPERIENCE

2024 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Üroloji Specialist

2020 - 2024, Istanbul/Turkey

BAŞAKŞEHİR ÇAM VE SAKURA CITY HOSPİTAL

Attending Robotic and Reconstructive Surgeon

2016 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

BAKIRKÖY SADİ KONUK RESEARH AND EDUCATİON HOSPİTAL, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

General Practitioner

2015 - 2016, Sheffield/Turkey

SHEFFİELD UNİVERSİTY HALLAMSHİRE HOSPİTAL DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

Rekonstructive Urology

2012 - 2015, Istanbul/Turkey

HASEKİ RESEARCH AND EDUCATİON HOSPİTAL, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

Urology Specialist

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Turkey

LÜTFİYE NURİ BURAT STATE HOSPİTAL

Urology Specialist

EDUCATION

2021 - Currently

PROFESSOR

2015 - 2021

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1999 - 2005, Istanbul / Turkey

M.D Istanbul University Medical School

Medical Doctor Education



SPECIALTIES

Diseases

• Kidney Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Testicular Cancer
• Uretral stricture
• Erectile dysfunction
• Penile prosthesis surgery
• Peyronie disease and penile curvature surgery

Treatment Methods

• Uretroplasty
• Penile enlargement surgery
• BPH-HOLEP
• Stone disease treatment and surgery
• Hypospadias surgery
• Incontinence surgery
   

Education and Specialisation 

1987-1993 Undergraduate Education: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

1993-1997 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Specialization

2001-2005 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Sub-branch Specialization Education

Professional Memberships (if any)

Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Member of 

Antalya Medical Chamber

ACADEMIC DUTIES

PROFESSOR. INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY) 2015

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORİNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL 

MEDICINE/ DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2010

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY /FACULTY OF 

MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF CHILD 

HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2005-2010

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Faculty Board Membership İnönü University Faculty of Medicine

Head of the Department: Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Child Health 

and Diseases 

Board Membership: Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Education and Specialization

• 2006 – Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007, 2011 – Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Residency Training

Experience

• 2011, 2013 – Konya Çumra State Hospital – Radiology Specialist
• 2013, 2018 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Unit – Lecturer
• 2018,2019 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor
• 2019  Present – Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition with 20+ years of experience at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Focuses on growth and nutritional disorders in children
• Handles complex cases like inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders
• Published extensively and presented at over 50 medical events

Dr Ozden Gul brings decades of expertise in laparoscopy – offering precise diagnostics with minimal downtime at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeries using modern techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performed countless diagnostic procedures across Turkey's leading hospitals
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Dr. Gulmammadov specializes in comprehensive health check-ups at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, combining preventive care with detailed diagnostics.

• Over 15 years of experience in check-up and occupational medicine
• Former Medical Director at FocusMed Health Tourism
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained in occupational medicine and emergency care