Doctors in Turkey — Page 29

Dr. Emine Barin is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She treats various reproductive health conditions and manages prenatal care and deliveries. Dr. Barin has practiced at several major Turkish medical centers since the late 1990s.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility with an eco-friendly design.
• The clinic features a specialized birthing suite with a dedicated delivery tub.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to treat gynecological conditions.
• Practices at a hospital with over 90 specialized medical departments.

The doctor is a highly experienced Internal Medicine and Hematology Specialist with an extensive background in Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT). Currently serving as a Hematology-BMT Program Director, the doctor has held leadership roles in this capacity since 2007, including a long-standing tenure at King Hamad University Hospital. The doctor's clinical expertise is supported by a strong academic foundation at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and specialized international training at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the United States.

Dr. Akin Yildiz is a nuclear medicine specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked in radiological and nuclear imaging since 1992. Dr. Yildiz previously served as a lecturer at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He integrates metabolic imaging into oncology and cardiovascular treatment plans.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Expertise includes nuclear medicine diagnostics and radiology.
• Former radiology specialist at Ataturk Education and Research Hospital.
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Akdeniz University.

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University. Dr. Sari handles complex cases involving brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. He participated in the accreditation process for the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and robotic spine surgery.
• Performs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain conditions.
• Treats cerebral aneurysms, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.

Dr. Rukiye Nurten Eker Omeroglu is a pediatric specialist at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. She holds dual expertise in pediatric cardiology and rheumatology. Her career includes a long tenure at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Omeroglu treats children with complex heart and joint conditions. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its environmentally friendly design.

• Specializes in pediatric cardiology and rheological disease management.
• Completed pediatric specialist training at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
• Practices at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, part of a top Turkish medical network.
• Treats patients at a facility holding ISO and JCI quality accreditations.

Dr. Asude Karapolat is a dermatologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin and venereal diseases. Dr. Karapolat previously served at several major Turkish medical institutions. These include Istanbul Training and Research Hospital and Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University Hospital.

She practice at a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the highest international standards for patient safety and quality. The hospital is known for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Karapolat offers online consultations for international patients seeking dermatological evaluations.

Dr. Selim Gokce is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats digestive and liver disorders specifically in children and infants. Dr. Gokce works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a hospital with ISO certification for quality.
• Served as a pediatric gastroenterologist at Bezmialem Foundation University.
• Worked at Dr. Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital in Ankara.
• Practiced at the Gulhane Military Medical Faculty as a gastrointestinal specialist.

Dr. Davran Cicek is a cardiologist at Memorial Antalya Hospital. He trained at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. The Cleveland Clinic consistently ranks among the top cardiology centers globally. Dr. Cicek treats patients for various heart and vascular conditions.

• Practices at Memorial Antalya Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Alaaddin Keykubat University.
• Completed medical rotations at the US-based Cleveland Clinic.
• Former cardiology specialist at Bashkent University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital specializing in obesity surgery. He has held prestigious leadership roles, serving as Chief Physician and Head of General Surgery. He treats metabolic disorders and complex obesity cases using modern surgical techniques.

• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Obtained the rank of Professor following a distinguished academic career.
• Held senior leadership positions at several major Turkish medical institutions.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an award-winning general surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in colorectal, bariatric, and endocrine surgery. Dr. Eroglu earned First Prize in Turkey for his work on laparoscopic hemicolectomy.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul Arel University and former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University.
• Authored over 15 scientific articles and delivered nearly 30 congress presentations.
• Translated sections of the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual regarding laparoscopic techniques.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

The doctor is a highly qualified Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist with extensive clinical experience across Türkiye and Azerbaijan. With a strong academic foundation, the doctor completed a residency in Pediatrics at Ege University and a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Ondokuz Mayıs University. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held specialist positions at institutions including Memorial Antalya Hospital, Yeni Klinika, and LIV Bona Dea Hospital, while also gaining international exposure as a clinical observer in Germany.

Dedicated to continuous professional development, the doctor has completed numerous advanced courses in diabetes treatment, genetics, and neonatal care. The doctor is an active member of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and the Turkish Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes.