Doctors in Turkey — Page 128

Dr. Ersin Ozturk is a Professor of General Surgery at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, and obesity surgery. Dr. Ozturk completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic's Department of Colorectal Surgery. He also holds a Ph.D. in Physiology.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures for colorectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers.
• Expert in bariatric operations, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats proctological conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal atresia.
• Serves at Medicana Bursa Hospital, a regional reference center for oncology.

Dr. Ahmet Cag Cal is a urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He holds the rank of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Cal completed several training programs in the United States. He worked as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic. He also served as a research assistant at UCLA.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostatectomy procedures.
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate.
• Treats urological cancers, kidney cysts, and prostate hyperplasia.
• A former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics.

Dr. Metin Demirkaya is a Professor of Pediatric Oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in treating childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and leukemia. Dr. Demirkaya previously practiced at the GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre. He holds a subspecialty in pediatric oncology from Bursa Uludag University.

• Performs bone marrow biopsies and complex chemotherapy for pediatric sarcomas.
• Expertise includes the installation of subcutaneous PORT-A-CATH systems for treatment delivery.
• Treats childhood solid tumors such as Wilms tumor and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Works at Medicana Bursa, a regional reference center for specialized cancer care.

Dr. Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in radiation oncology and thermoradiotherapy. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Engin treats complex cases like glioblastoma and stage 4 lung cancer.

• Performs advanced procedures including CyberKnife and targeted radiotherapy.
• Served as Director and Professor at Anadolu Medical Center.
• Former Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Department at Uludağ University.
• Awarded a research scholarship by the US National Cancer Institute (NIH).

Dr. Abut Kebudi is an oncological surgeon at Istanbul Okan University Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic and oncoplastic breast surgery. Dr. Kebudi trained at the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds a certificate in oncoplastic breast surgery from the European Breast Cancer Center.

• Authored over 250 scientific publications in oncological surgery.
• Holder of the European Board of Surgery Certificate.
• Member of the American College of Surgeons.
• Former professor at the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Bilge Bayraktar is a neonatologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on the care of premature infants and post-surgical neonatal follow-up. Dr. Bayraktar completed an observership program at Wisconsin University Meriter Hospital in the United States. She treats infants with congenital metabolic diseases and manages newborn pain and hemodialysis.

• Earned a prize at the International Congress of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies.
• Follows infants through recovery after complex surgical procedures.
• Expertise includes managing hemodialysis and acute renal failure in newborns.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility with ISO quality certification.

Dr. Giray Ersoz is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at Biruni University Hospital. He ranked first in the Turkish Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) among all candidates nationwide. Dr. Ersoz specializes in medical retina and complex vitreoretinal surgery. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

• Published over 50 scientific studies in international medical journals.
• Treats retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic eye diseases.
• Performs cataract surgery using smart lens technology.
• Maintains an educational platform followed by over 57,000 ophthalmologists worldwide.

Dr. Melahat Bekir Kulah is a pulmonologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating asthma, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Kulah won a Poster Award from the Turkish Thoracic Society for her research. Her work focused on the quality of life for patients with bronchiectasis. Dr. Kulah practices at a hospital that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Expert in bronchiectasis, scoliosis-related lung function, and COPD exacerbations.
• Authored nearly 20 publications in international and national medical journals.
• Presents research at major global conferences like ATS and ERS.
• Uses ultrasound to evaluate diaphragm thickness and respiratory health.

Dr. Abdulkadir Ozgur is a specialist ENT surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 1,000 endoscopic ear surgeries and 400+ cochlear implants. Dr. Ozgur received specialized training in cochlear implants and balance disorders in France and Portugal. He treats conditions including hearing loss, laryngeal cancers, and head and neck tumors.

• Winner of multiple oral presentation awards from the Turkish Rhinology and Otology societies.
• Holds a qualification certificate from the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Qualification Board.
• Expert in stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Abdullah Sert is a pediatrician at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in childhood allergy, infections, and growth monitoring. Dr. Sert earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats childhood allergies and infectious diseases.
• Monitors pediatric growth and developmental milestones.
• Performs routine and specialized pediatric vaccinations.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Erkan Can is a pediatrician at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating asthma and allergic diseases in children. Dr. Can also focuses on managing growth retardation and short stature. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Capa Medical Faculty. He completed his specialized pediatrics training at Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber.
• Performs routine child vaccinations and developmental screenings.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.
• Treats patients in a modern 130-room polyclinic department.

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.