Doctors in Turkey — Page 41

Dr. Resul Arisoy is a perinatology and gynecology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He focus on high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal health. Dr. Arisoy treats patients at JCI-accredited facilities within the Memorial Healthcare Group. This accreditation ensures compliance with international safety and quality standards.

• Specializes in perinatology for complex pregnancy management.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals.
• Expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology since starting his practice.
• Works at a hospital with a 65% success rate for IVF treatments.

Dr. Ali Rahimi is an ENT specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He graduated from Hacettepe University and has held chief physician roles at four different medical centers. Dr. Rahimi focuses on functional and aesthetic nasal surgery and head and neck tumors.

• Performs specialized procedures including septorhinoplasty and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Treats complex conditions such as sleep apnea, hearing loss, and nasal polyps.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.
• Works within a JCI-accredited facility that treats 4,000 patients every year.

Dr. Ozlem Ercelep is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She is a prolific researcher with 60+ articles published in international medical journals. Dr. Ercelep serves as an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology. She has presented over 100 scientific works at global medical congresses.

• Expert in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Authored over 60 international articles, including 11 as lead author.
• Co-editor of oncology textbooks and author of multiple book chapters.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a 99% success rate for transplant procedures.

The doctor is a highly qualified Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist with extensive international experience. Holding an M.D. from Ege University and completing a residency at Akdeniz University, the doctor further specialized through a fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

With a robust clinical background across multiple prestigious institutions in Türkiye, the doctor holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Minnesota and Iowa, USA. Expertise includes advanced procedures such as Laser Lead Extraction, Pulse Field Ablation (PFA), and leadless pacemaker implantation. The doctor is also certified by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).

Dr. Turhan Caskurlu heads the Urology Department at Istanbul Medeniyet University Medical Faculty. He is a specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Caskurlu previously served as the Chief Physician at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital.

• Leads the urology department at a major Turkish medical faculty.
• Served as the Urology Clinic Director at Göztepe Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir, a JCI-accredited facility for safety and quality.
• Formerly a lecturer in the Urology Department at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

Dr. Ayhan Gulsan is a hematologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation. He completed specialized transplant training at Duke University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Gulsan treats complex blood cancers like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.

• Founded the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine.
• Served as the Head of the Hematology Department at Gazi University.
• Published over 60 scientific papers on bone marrow transplant and blood disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association.

Dr. Bulent Citgez is a general surgery specialist and surgical oncologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He specializes in mammology and oncology, focusing on breast cancer treatment. Dr. Citgez trained in the United States at St-Mary Hospital. He also held a surgical post at Bezmialem University in Istanbul.

• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients at Memorial Hizmet Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Served as a general surgery specialist at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.
• Gained surgical experience at Büyükçekmece Public Hospital and Seyrantepe Hospital.

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a surgical oncologist at Medicana Hospital and Valued Med Hub in Istanbul. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center. Dr. Topcu treats complex malignancies, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Completed specialized clinical training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA.
• Treats a broad spectrum of conditions including sarcomas and gynecological cancers.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub, an institution certified by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Specializes in both internal medicine and medical oncology treatment protocols.

Dr. Rafet Eren is a hematologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex blood disorders, including acute leukemia and multiple myeloma. Dr. Eren earned his PhD in hematology from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. He has served as an associate professor at several major Turkish medical institutions.

• Treats conditions such as lymphomas, myeloproliferative diseases, and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise covers bleeding diathesis and the approach to splenomegaly.
• Research findings on bone marrow biopsy are published in international medical journals.
• Works at a center holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has deep expertise in tuberculosis, asthma, and pneumonia. He enhanced his skills in interventional pulmonology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Tozkoparan also served as a professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology.

• Published research in CCLM regarding platelet indices in tuberculosis patients.
• Treats lung diseases at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital.
• Maintains expertise in interventional techniques for complex lung conditions.
• Gained extensive specialized training at GATA Military Medical School in Ankara.

Dr. Esref Terzi is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on joint reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Dr. Terzi uses the MAKO robotic system for high-precision hip and knee replacements. He has published research on 3D bioprinting for bone formation.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears and rotator cuff injuries.
• Treats complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and funnel chest deformity.
• Provides stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
• Participated in medical exchange programs in Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Greece.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. She focuses on gastrointestinal system (GI) cancer, cancer vaccines, and lung cancer. Dr. Tastekin is a professor at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute. She treats rare cancers and breast cancers with evidence-based protocols.

• Expertise in cancer vaccines and immunotherapy applications.
• Completed oncology training at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats patients at a Turkish government-authorized medical tourism center.
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal and rare cancer cases.

Dr. Cemaleddin Ertekin is a professor of general surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery. Dr. Ertekin teaches at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University. He performs complex procedures like gastroenterostomy and ERCP.

• Specializes in endoscopic diagnostic treatments and pancreatic cyst management.
• Expert in trauma and emergency surgery.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Treats patients at a multi-specialty center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Tolga Sinan Guvenc is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart failure and echocardiography. He sits on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal. Dr. Guvenc has authored over 200 scientific articles and medical book chapters.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Association.
• Completed a clinical fellowship in heart failure at the University of Alberta.
• Served as a visiting scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility with AI-supported imaging technology.

Dr. Mehmet Semih is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart rhythm management and bifurcation lesion treatment. He holds memberships in the European Society of Cardiology and the European Heart Rhythm Association. Dr. Semih trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa, a leading medical institution in Turkey.

• Presented oral case reports at EHRA and Turkish Society of Cardiology congresses.
• Completed specialized training in echocardiography and bifurcation lesions.
• Treats patients at an eco-friendly facility equipped with 3 Tesla MRI technology.
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in childhood growth delays, puberty problems, and diabetes. Dr. Özgen has published over 70 scientific works in international journals. He previously served as a faculty member at Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Treats menstrual irregularities and hormonal hair growth in adolescent girls.
• Manages pituitary disorders, thyroid problems, and adrenal gland conditions.
• Expert in childhood genital abnormalities, micropenis, and gynecomastia.
• Works at a center holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.