Doctors in Turkey — Page 135

Dr. Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen is an orthopedist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Gokcen focuses on spine surgery, prosthetic procedures, trauma, and sports medicine. He previously served as an academic lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in knee arthroscopy and ankle joint replacement.
• Treats bone fractures, meniscus tears, and shoulder dislocations.
• Performs complex reconstructions of foot joints and tendons.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with Centers of Excellence in surgery.

Dr. Ozenc Minareci is an interventional radiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in treating cerebrovascular diseases without traditional open surgery. Dr. Minareci uses endovascular methods to manage aneurysms, stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for complex vascular care.

• Treats brain and neck vein stenosis using stenting and the umbrella method.
• Performs urgent thrombus dissolution to reduce brain damage in stroke patients.
• Uses embolization to block veins feeding tumors before surgical removal.
• Addresses vascular malformations and birthmark-related hemangiomas.

Dr. Erdem Kocak is a professor and gastroenterologist at Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in the endoscopic treatment of early-stage esophagus, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He received training at Johns Hopkins University and Hallym University. Dr. Kocak is an expert in endoscopic obesity treatments like gastric balloon and stomach botox.

• Authored over 100 international articles and 3 book chapters on gastroenterology.
• Performs advanced procedures including ERCP, esophageal manometry, and endoscopic ultrasonography.
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Association for the Study of Liver.

Dr. Tolga Akman is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology and surgical treatments for complex urological conditions. Dr. Akman focuses on penis prosthesis surgery and treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. He treats both adults and children for conditions like kidney stones and hypospadias.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer treatment.
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
• Expert in penis enlargement and surgical correction of Peyronie's disease.
• Works at Medicana Bahcelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Aydogan Aydogdu is an endocrinologist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex metabolic and hormonal conditions. Dr. Aydogdu graduated from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his clinical specialization in endocrinology across two separate training periods.

• Specializes in thyroid diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity management.
• Treats pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, including adenomas.
• Focuses on male infertility and hormonal deficiencies.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

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. Engin Bozkurt is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He founded and heads the cardiology department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Bozkurt manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global safety standards.

• Performs carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Treats hypertensive patients and those with dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Former founding head of the cardiology department at Rize University.
• Conducts heart check-ups and coronary angiography for cardiac diagnostics.

Dr. Ugur Ekici is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in metabolic surgery and laparoscopic cancer treatment. Dr. Ekici treats complex oncological conditions, including esophageal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility, a top gold standard for patient safety.

• Primary expertise in obesity surgery and thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
• Author of multiple research articles published in international refereed journals.
• Treats gastrointestinal diseases, including colon, rectal, and stomach cancers.
• Specialist training completed at the highly regarded Şişli Etfal Hospital.

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
• Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
• Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.