Doctors in Turkey — Page 37

Dr. Ayse Yesim Oral is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in strabismus and pediatric eye health. Dr. Oral conducts research in glaucoma, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures. She holds a medical degree and specialist training from Istanbul University.

• Member of the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
• Active member of the Strabismus Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.
• Served as a course instructor and panelist at national ophthalmology congresses.

Dr. Nuri Delikara is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He is an assisted reproductive therapy specialist with a focus on IVF treatments. Dr. Delikara holds a master's degree in public health from Marmara University. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
• Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
• Served as Chief Assistant at Zeynep Kamil Women and Child Diseases Training Hospital.
• Completed a specialist certificate program in assisted reproductive therapy at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Vafa Guliyeva is a pediatric rheumatologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She is a prolific researcher. She has authored 20 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Guliyeva completed her subspecialty training at Istanbul University and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University.

• Specializes in pediatric rheumatology and general pediatrics.
• Member of the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS).
• Contributed to four medical book chapters.
• Served as a principal investigator for a scientific research project.

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Dr. David Saba is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in heart transplantation and off-pump coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Saba completed training at Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover–Freiburg. He has published over 20 research papers on vascular innovations and bypass techniques.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Former Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Uludağ University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.

Dr. Ege Sinan Torun is a rheumatologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over a decade of clinical experience at Istanbul University. Dr. Torun focuses on internal medicine, immunology, and rheumatology. He also conducts research in hematology and nephrology. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

• Specializes in treating complex conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including whole-body MRI and bone density scans.
• Provides medication therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
• Holds a Ph.D. and serves as a research assistant at Istanbul University.

Dr. Sermin Kesebir is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies. Dr. Kesebir treats emotional disorders, including depression and bipolar affective disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.

• Expertise in treating schizophrenia in both adults and children.
• Performs specialized neuropsychological tests and EEG sleep transition diagnostics.
• Extensive research record in international and national peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University and İzmir Ege University schools of medicine.

Dr. Dogan Erdogan is a cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a multiple Science Award winner and the youngest researcher to receive the Bayindir Science Award. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Department. He treats complex conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.

• Expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.
• Performs high-precision procedures including TAVI, angioplasty, and 3D mapping ablation.
• Specializes in valvuloplasty and heart valve replacement for adults and children.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Mahir Cengiz is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He previously served as chief physician at two major hospitals in Turkey. Dr. Cengiz treats a wide range of adult health conditions and diagnostic cases. He has over 12 years of experience as a university lecturer in medicine.

• Held the role of Chief Resident at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa.
• Served as Chief Physician at Biruni University Hospital and Şarkışla State Hospital.
• Earned a professorship in Internal Medicine in 2022.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 19 operating rooms.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Dr. Murat Topdag is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He completed training in endoscopic endonasal skull base and pituitary surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He also studied otologic and otoneurosurgical microsurgery at Institut Georges Portmann. Dr. Topdag previously served as an ENT specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

• Completed a facial plastic surgery course through the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
• Earned an MD from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa within the English medical program.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility spanning 81,000 m² with 19 operating rooms.
• The clinic features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI and digital PET/CT imaging technology.

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. Dr. Oruç completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He currently serves as a Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained in laparoscopic gastric banding in Austria and lower GI surgery in Scotland.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Performed hepatobiliary and liver transplantation research at Presbyterian University Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including inguinal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and obesity.

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Salih Taskin is a gynecologic oncologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He is an ESGO-certified specialist in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Taskin completed a fellowship in robotic surgery at McGill University in Canada. He specialized in obstetrics and gynecology at Ankara University.

• Trained in robotic, laparoscopic, and gynecologic cancer surgery.
• Member of the Society of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery (SERGS).
• Former faculty member at Ankara University’s Department of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features da Vinci XI robotic surgery systems.

Dr. Hakki Irgil is a pediatrician at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in pediatric emergency care and stem cell therapy. Dr. Irgil was the Head of the Emergency Department at SSK Tepecik Hospital. He provides medical care at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Performs specialized procedures including circumcision and Vojta therapy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery.
• Treats children at a facility with the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He treats complex cases of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical degree and neurology residency at Ege University. Dr. Tarlaci has authored several books on neurological sciences.

• Treats chronic pain, Alzheimer's disease, and essential tremors.
• Published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Winner of several awards for contributions to neuroscience.
• Works at Turkey's first JCI-accredited private neuropsychiatric hospital.