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Okay Abaci

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Cardiology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Interventional Cardiology

    • Peripheral Artery Diseases

    • Heart Valve Diseases

    • Hypertension

    • hyperlipidemia

    • Heart failure

    • Leg Vascular Diseases

    Education

    • Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology /Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine /Medical Doctor Education 2005, Bursa/Turkey

    Career

    • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Adıyaman 82nd Year State Hospital 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

     

    Publications: Abacı Okay, Özkan Alev, Kocas Cüneyt, Çetinkal Gökhan, Karaca Osman Sükrü,

     

    Baydar Onur, Kaya Aysem, Gürmen Azız Tevfik (2015). Impact of Rosuvastatin on Contrast-

    Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients at High Risk for Nephropathy Undergoing Elective

     

    Angiography. The American Journal of Cardiology, 115(7), 867-871., Doi:

    10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.01.007

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Edal Sakli

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
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    He graduated from Istanbul Pertevniyal High School in 1997 and successfully graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In the same year, he started his assistant training in Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and received the title of specialist doctor in 2009. He did his compulsory service in Bayburt state hospital between 2009-2011 and his military service in Balıkesir Military Hospital between 2011-2012. He worked at Istanbul Private Safa Hospital between 2012-2018 . received the title of Associate Professor during his duty. Having a special interest in rhinoplasty, 

     

    Education and Expertise

    2003 - At Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    2003 - 2009 - Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    Experience

    2009 - 2011 - Bayburt State Hospital

    2013 - Istanbul Private Safa Hospital

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Ear Nose Throat Foundation

    Turkish Medical Association

    Facial Plastic Surgery Association

    Turkish ENT and Surgery Association

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Zeynep Alkin

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology. She specializes in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree at Istanbul University. She completed her residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Alkin later served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fellow in retina departments. She also completed a research fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute, USC. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and its Medical and Surgical Retina Boards.

    Dr. Alkin has given over 40 presentations at national and international meetings. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her main interests are retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, and age-related macular degeneration. Her research includes multicenter studies and real-world data analyses. Dr. Alkin’s work supports evidence-based practice in ophthalmology.

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Elif Cömert Özer

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Fields of Study and Interests

     Cosmetic Applications Pediatric Dermatology Allergic skin diseases

     Nail Diseases Laser Applications

     Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Autoimmune bullous diseases

     Hidradenitis Suppurativa Sexually transmitted diseases

     hair diseases

     Dermoscopy Skin biopsy Nevus monitoring Filling applications

     Skin tumor surgery and follow-up Botulinum toxin applications Mesotherapy applications

    PRP Scar treatment

     spot treatment

     

     Education

     Load. Lecturer (6 YEARS) Uludağ University

     Faculty of Medicine 2015 Specialization in Medicine

     Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

     

     Career

     Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Service 2015-2016

     Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

     

    Publications: Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of

    omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

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Bekir Tugcu

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
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Nalan Tekin Akca

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
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Ali Rahimi

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Op. Dr. K. Ali Rahimi was born in Urumiyeh on 01.01.1961. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. Then he completed his specialization at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT in 1997. He worked as an ENT Specialist at Erdem Hospital, Kadıoğlu Hospital, Çamlıca Medicana Hospital, Huzur Hospital and Atlas Hospital. He served as Chief Physician in all hospitals except Erdem Hospital. During his tenure, he worked on Septo Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, FESS (Sinusitis Surgeries), Adenoid Surgeries, Tonsil Surgeries, Snoring Surgeries, Hoarseness Surgeries, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Head and Neck Tumors. Today, he worked as an Otorhinolaryngologist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

    Date of Birth: 01.01.1961
    Place of Birth Urumiyeh
    Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
    Graduation Year 1992
    Specialization Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine- Department of ENT 1997

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
Treatment of drug addiction
$15,000 - $20,000
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Seyma Kilicarslan

  • 4.8 Excellent 21 reviews
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, YEG Clinic
All-on-4 Dental Implants
$2,863 - $4,009
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$3,436 - $5,154
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Hilmi Apak

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • hematology and pediatric oncology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Nutritional anemias

    • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

    • acute myeloid leukemia

    • aplastic anemia

    • Thalassemia (Mediterranean anemia)

    • Hemophilia

    • Pediatric Hematology Treatment Methods

    • Chemotherapy

    • Diseases and treatments covering all hematology and pediatric oncology

    Education

    • 1980 - 1986 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    • Between 1989 and 1994, I.U. He specialized in Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department

    of Child Health and Diseases.

    • 2000 pediatric hematology and pediatric oncology specialization.

    • Associate Professor of General Pediatrics in 2003,

    • He became Professor in 2009.

    • Head of the Science Department until 2012.

    Career

    • 2021 - OngoingDepartment Head / Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of

    Medicine, Department of Internal Medical Sciences

    • 2012 - OngoingCommission Member of the Rectorate / Istanbul University, Regulation and

    Directive Commission, Regulation and Directive Commission

    • 2007 - Ongoing Head of Department/Science / Istanbul University, Department of Child

    Health and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

    • 2002 - OngoingAcademic Board Member/ Istanbul University, Department of Child Health

    and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

    Publications: The molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis and related osteoclast disorders

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Necdet Demir

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Orthopedics And Traumatology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Trauma Surgery

    • Arthroscopic Surgery

    • Arthroplasty

    Education

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    • Medical Doctor Education

    • 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

    • Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training

    • 2016, Istanbul/Turkey

    Career

    • Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital

    • 2016-2017, Hakkari/Turkey

    • Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    • 2011-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Mus State Hospital (State Service Obligation)

    • 2010-2011, Mus/Turkey

    • Mus Varto State Hospital

    • 2010, Mus/Turkey

    Publications: Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

    Polat G, Ceylan HH, Kuyucu E, Demir N, Karademir G, Erdil M. Changes in Body Mass Index after

    Arthroscopic Surgery and Its Effect on Functional Outcomes, International Journal of Clinical

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Fatih Ceran

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Fields of Study and Interests

     Aesthetic Surgery

     Microsurgery

     Maxillofacial Surgery

     Burn and Wound Treatment

     Hand Surgery

     

    Education

     Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

     Health Sciences University Plastic Surgery Clinic, 2017

     

    Career

     Batman Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020

     Medicalpark Hospital, 2020-2022

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Mert Yilmaz

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.

    Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

    Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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Ilker Tolga Özgen

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Growth delays

     Puberty problems (early or late puberty)

     Menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls

     Increased hair growth in adolescent girls

     Diabetes

     Obesity

     thyroid problems

     pituitary disorders

     genital abnormalities

     micropenis and gynecomastia in children

     Adrenal gland disorders

    Education

     Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1993-1997

     Master's Degree Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1997-1999

     Medical Specialization Child Health and Diseases

     Ondokuz Mayıs University 1999-2004

     Minor Specialization Pediatric Endocrinology Ondokuz Mayıs University 2004-2007

    Career

     Research Asst. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 1999-2004 Minor Research

    Assistant Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology) 2004-

    2007

     Asst. Assoc. Dr Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2007

     Specialist Dr. Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service) 2007-2008 Specialist.

    Dr. Bakırköy Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory

    Service) 2008-2011 Asst.Prof. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2013

     Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2018

     Prof. Dr Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2018-2023

     Prof. dr. Biruni University 2023-

     

    Publications: Ulusalararası Bilimsel Dergilerde yayımlanmış eserler 7.1.1. Bek K, Ozkaya

    O, Fisgin T, Aliyazicioglu Y, Paksu MS, Ozgen T, Albayrak D, Baysal K. Protein Z and natural

    anticoagulants in children on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Pediatr Nephrol.

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Oktay Sari

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Nuclear Medicine

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

     Gastroenterology Surgery

     Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

     Trauma and Emergency Surgery

     

    Education

     Undergraduate education Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 1989-1995

     Specialist education Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine,

    1995-1999

     

    Career

     Research Assistant Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000

     Assist. Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006

     Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine 2006-2012

     Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 2012-2017

     Private Century Gebze Hospital 2017-2018

     VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital 2019

     VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital 2019-2022

     Medicana Konya Hospital 2023-2024

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Didem Tastekin

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Medical Oncology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

     Cancer Vaccines

     Breast Cancers

     Lung Cancer

     Rare Cancers

     

    Education

     MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

     Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

     Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

     Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

     Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

     

    Career

     Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

     Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

     Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

     Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

    2012-2013

     Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

     Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

     Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

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Cemaleddin Ertekin

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 49 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • General Surgery

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

     Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

    Gastroenterology Surgery

     Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

    Trauma and Emergency Surgery

     

    Education

     Bachelor's Degree - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982

     Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center

    1982-1984

    Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

    Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

    Assistant Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of

    Medicine 1993-1999

     Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    1999-Current

     

    Career

     Bachelor's Degree Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982

     Assistant Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984

     Assistant Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

     Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

    Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (January 15-March 15 short term) 1993

    Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999

     Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery

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Senol Akman

  • 5 Excellent 37 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Senol Akman is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years in the field. He specializes in knee replacement surgery. Dr. Akman has a surgical success rate of about 90%. This highlights his skill and strong patient outcomes in orthopedic care.

    Dr. Akman has made significant contributions to orthopedic research. He has published many articles in respected journals. His research focuses on advanced surgical methods and results in joint replacement and trauma. This shows his dedication to high standards and new developments in orthopedics.

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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
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Haldun Orhun

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Dr. Haldun Orhun is an orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist with experience since 2011. He graduated from the Medical School of Ankara University in 1985 with a degree in general medicine. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He specializes in joint replacements, sports injuries and spine traumas, and serves both children and adults.

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Tummy tuck
$3,800 - $5,000
IVF with Gender Selection
$3,950 - $4,200
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
$3,150 - $3,150
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‎Cihan Meral‎

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Pediatrician, pediatric neurologist
Tummy tuck
$3,800 - $5,000
IVF with Gender Selection
$3,950 - $4,200
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
$3,150 - $3,150
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Nusret Can Çilesiz

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Urology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Urooncology

    • Prostate cancer

    • Bladder Cancer

    • laparoscopy

    • Endourology

    • Robotic Surgery

    • Stone Diseases

    • Andrology

    • İnfertility

    Education

    • Health Sciences University GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital Urology Specialization

    Training 2017, Istanbul / Turkey

    • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2011, Istanbul / Turkey

    Career

    • Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

    • Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

    • GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital 2017-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

    • GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital (Medical Specialization Training) 2012-2017,

    Istanbul / Turkey

    • Marmara Ereglisi District State Hospital 2011, Istanbul / Turkey

     

    Publications: Cilesiz NC, Erdoğan N, Özkan A, Kalkanlı A, Hazar Aİ, Balcı MBC, Aydın M, Özdemir

    E. Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma: A case of a giant renal mass. Urol Case Rep. 2018 Jan

    8;17:44-47. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2018.01.002. eCollection 2018 Mar. PubMed PMID:

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