Doctors in Turkey — Page 144

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Siret Ratip is a hematologist and oncologist at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in thalassemia research and the treatment of complex blood cancers. Dr. Ratip earned his MD from King's College University Hospital in London. He completed further specialization and a doctorate at Marmara University.

• Member of the British Hematology Committee.
• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Associated with University College Hospital and the Institute of Child Health.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited clinic with ISO 9001 quality certification.

The doctor completed a master's degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2010. She worked as a dentist in various clinics from 2010 to 2014 and has been practicing at the Bergedent Clinic since 2014. The doctor specializes in orthodontic treatment and is a certified Invisalign provider, focusing on treatments with transparent aligners.

Dr. Nebil Sezer is a dental implantologist at Bergedent Esthetic Dentistry in Istanbul. He has treated over 5,000 patients throughout his career. Dr. Sezer holds a postgraduate diploma in oral implantology from the University of Rome. He also completed a laser dentistry scholarship at the University of Genova.

• Former President of the Istanbul Institute of Dentistry Association.
• Holds two master's degrees focused on dental implants and laser treatments.
• Specifies in All-on-4, All-on-6, and porcelain laminate veneer procedures.
• Fluent in English and Arabic to support international patient care.

Dr. Tunc Berge is a guest professor of oral implantology at Rome’s Marconi University. He specializes in laser dentistry and complex implant surgery at Bergedent Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Berge has treated over 5,000 patients and holds two master's degrees. He works at a facility reporting a 99.9% success rate for All-on-6 implants.

• Completed training at the California Dental Institute and the Las Vegas Institute.
• Certified by the American Laser Dentistry Academy.
• Served as the former president of the Istanbul Dental Institute.
• Expert in Digital Smile Design, porcelain veneers, and bone graft applications.

The doctor is a principal dentist at a clinic, having completed undergraduate studies at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Dentistry. Specializing in oral surgery, the doctor continues to advance knowledge and practice in this field.

Dr. Mehmet Borazan specializes in refractive surgery at Cagin Eye Hospital. He treats glaucoma, cataracts, and various retinal diseases. He graduated as the highest-ranked student from the İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Borazan also holds a national Board Certification in Ophthalmology.

• Won first place for both Best Research and Best Poster Presentation.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Cataract and Refraction Surgery Unit.
• Treats patients at Cagin Eye Hospital, the largest private eye center in Turkey.
• Uses techniques like LASIK, PRK, and cross-linking for vision correction.

Dr. Ates Yanyali is a retinal surgeon at Cagin Eye Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in vitrectomy, vitreolysis, and macular degeneration treatment. Dr. Yanyali holds the title of Associate Professor at Kocaeli University. He trained at the Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University in New York.

• Earned the best poster award from the European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Authored over 100 scientific studies with 300 citations.
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Practices at Cagin Eye Hospital, the largest private eye center in Turkey.

Dr. Kurshat Chagin has performed over 50,000 eye surgeries at Cagin Eye Hospital. He is the founder of this specialized facility in Turkey. Dr. Chagin specializes in treating glaucoma, cataracts, and keratoconus. He has authored over 50 scientific publications in national and international journals.

• Holds personal certifications for ICL, Visx, and Femto Laser procedures.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons.
• Frequent guest speaker at medical meetings across Europe and America.

The doctor is a principal dentist at Atamer clinic with a focus on implantology and aesthetic dentistry. They completed their undergraduate education at Antalya Akdeniz University and continue to advance their expertise in dental implantology and aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Metin Aytekin is a expert in molecular medicine and clinical biochemistry at Estophia Hospital. He holds an adjunct staff position at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Aytekin played a key role in founding one of Turkey’s largest stem cell centers. He specializes in stem cell therapy for aging, arthritis, and orthopedic conditions.

• Serves as the Vice President of the Genome and Stem Cell Center.
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular and lung diseases.
• Winner of the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Training Award.
• Awarded for best oral presentation at the Cleveland Pulmonary Hypertension Summit.

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.