Doctors in Turkey — Page 14

Dr. Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a transplant surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He has performed 1,000+ liver transplants with a 90% success rate. He also completed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate. Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex organ transplantation and surgical oncology.

• Serves as a professor at the Medical Park Organ Transplantation Unit.
• Former manager of the Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University.
• Performs high-complexity procedures including Whipple surgery and liver resections.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Ahmet Kirkinci is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for uterine conditions. Dr. Kirkinci performs prenatal care, childbirth, and incontinence correction. He is a published researcher in the Taiwan Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• Performs robotic-assisted and laparoscopic hysterectomies and myomectomies.
• Treats complex conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and cervical dysplasia.
• Expertise in genital aesthetics and hormone replacement therapy for menopause.
• Practices at AACI-accredited Optimed International, which serves 200,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He specializes in IVF, intrauterine insemination, and microsurgical tuboplasty. Dr. Aydin previously held a professorship at Biruni University. He also served as a medical specialist at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Holds membership in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
• Is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Ahmet Icagasioglu is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored over 120 scientific publications. Dr. Icagasioglu is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He completed surgical training in the US, Germany, and Russia.

• Specializes in presbyopia surgery and vitreo-retinal procedures.
• Served as Eye Clinic Chief at several major training and research hospitals.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility specializing in complex surgical care.

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and the treatment of liver cancer. Dr. Sağlam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients. He has served as a professor of medical oncology since 2016.

• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS).
• Works at JCI-accredited facility with advanced PET-MRI and radiology departments.

Dr. Levent Kaptanoglu is a general surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is a member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie. Dr. Kaptanoglu completed a fellowship at the Northwestern University Transplantation Unit in Chicago.

• Specializes in complex procedures like Whipple surgery and liver resection.
• Treats conditions including liver hemangioma, pancreatic cysts, and obesity.
• Performs surgeries for breast, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers.
• Sits on the boards of the Breast Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery Associations.

Dr. Nazlı Korkmaz is an Associate Professor specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and IVF at Central Hospital. She focuses on reproductive medicine and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Korkmaz contributes to national and international scientific publications on women's health. She treats patients at a private medical center that serves 138,000 people annually.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery, cosmetic gynecology, and water birth.
• Treats reproductive conditions including endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids.
• Provides sexual therapy and comprehensive menopause care.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Dr. Nejat Nizam is a periodontist and oral surgeon at Nifa Dent International. He developed the Nizam Punch connective tissue graft tool produced in Germany. Dr. Nizam also invented two implant systems currently used in multiple countries. He is a full professor at Ege University.

• Published over 30 studies in prestigious scientific journals.
• Specializes in complex gum surgery and dental implantology.
• Performs same-day All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant procedures.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz is an orthopedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, and joint reconstruction. Dr. Bakmaz previously served as the Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats bone and joint conditions using both traditional and endoscopic methods.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair.
• Treats complex fractures, meniscus tears, and osteoarthritis.
• Specializes in total joint replacements including hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Izzet Ilker Aydogan is an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist at Inci Dis Clinic. He completed his surgical specialization at Selçuk University in 2023. Dr. Aydogan performs complex jaw surgeries and dental implant procedures. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul with an in-house dental laboratory.

• Specializes in sinus lifting, bone grafting, and dental bone regeneration.
• Treats temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases and performs dental cyst removal.
• Expertise includes wisdom tooth removal and surgical tooth extractions.
• Provides care at a clinic holding TEMOS and ISO 9001 certifications.

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on liver and biliary tract tumors. Dr. Emek holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He performs Da Vinci robotic procedures and weight loss surgeries.

• Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs stomach resections, esophagectomies, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

Dr. Murat Savas is a professor of urology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions. Dr. Savas completed a prestigious urology fellowship at Charité Hospital in Berlin. He holds multiple certifications in laparoscopic surgery from the Endourology Association and IRCAD.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Winner of the Best Video Award from the National Urology Congress.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Certified in urodynamics, neuro-uropharmacology, and microsurgical varicocele techniques.

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in functional neurosurgery, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Akcakaya completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Trained in microsurgery of the brachial plexus at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and malignant brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 200,000 patients annually.