Doctors in Turkey — Page 48

Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital. He treats complex heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Nazli performs both on-pump and off-pump coronary bypass surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Trakya University and specialized at Celal Bayar University.

• Performs aortic surgeries, including endovascular procedures like EVAR and TEVAR.
• Treats carotid artery disease and performs peripheral bypasses for arms and legs.
• Expert in heart valve replacement and repair techniques.
• Provides varicose vein treatments using laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgery.

Dr. Asker Bulut is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Atakoy in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases in ophthalmology. Dr. Bulut holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He treats complex eye conditions, including cataracts and oculoplastic concerns.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with multifocal lens and IOL implantation.
• Performs oculoplastic surgery and prosthetic eye procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and its Young Ophthalmologists Unit.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

Dr. Bahri Gok is a urologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is an investigator in a 2024 international trial for urothelial carcinoma treatment. Dr. Gok is a certified da Vinci console surgeon. He focuses on robotic urology and uro-oncology.

• Served as a training supervisor for urology at Ankara City Hospital.
• Winner of multiple best poster awards from the European Association of Urology.
• Supervised doctoral research on robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
• Member of the Société Internationale d’Urologie and the Eurasian Uro-oncology Association.

Dr. Ali Can Gunenc is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification, recognized as the European standard of excellence in plastic surgery. Dr. Gunenc treats a wide array of aesthetic needs, from complex microsurgery to facial rejuvenation. He operates at a JCI-accredited university hospital facility.

• Certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Maintains a Turkish Plastic Surgery Association Board Certificate.
• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, breast aesthetics, and body contouring.
• Trained at Istanbul University and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Akif Saygin is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive treatments. Dr. Saygin is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University and completed his specialization in Istanbul.

• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implantation.
• Treats complex eye conditions including keratoconus, glaucoma, and uveitis.
• Specializes in retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

Dr. Ultvi Hasanov is a plastic surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 200 surgeries, including rhinoplasty, facial procedures, and breast surgery. Dr. Hasanov earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. He also holds a Master of Surgery (MS) degree.

• Specializes in complex facial reconstruction and maxillofacial surgery.
• Served as a surgery specialist at the Ege Army Command Military Hospital.
• Former President of the World Implant Orthodontic Congress.
• Treats patients at Elixirmed Clinic, a member of the European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Specializations

Nose Aesthetics Aesthetics

Facial Applications in Surgery

Breast Aesthetics

Body Shaping Aesthetics

liposuction

Botox-Filling-Mesotherapy Procedures

Dr. Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Boztepe completed medical training at Selçuk University and Istanbul Göztepe Training Hospital.

• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and craniotomy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery.
• Works at a facility that treated 280,000 patients last year.

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Hasan Atilla Ozkan is a hematologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is the President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association. Dr. Ozkan specializes in stem cell transplantation and hematological oncology. He received the Young Researcher Award at the 6th Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Congress.

• Expert in autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
• Treats complex blood disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
• Certified in clinical phytotherapy and flow cytometry application.
• Full member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) group.

Dr. Suber Dikici is an associate professor of neurology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She received the Publication Success Incentive Award for her neurology research achievements. Dr. Dikici specializes in treating complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She has completed specialized training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai.

• Certified in sleep medicine and the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Treats neurological conditions including epilepsy, headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center.

Dr. Sedef Tavukcu Özkan is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. She focuses on combining anesthesia expertise with stem cell therapies. Dr. Özkan treats conditions like male infertility and erectile dysfunction using regenerative techniques. She balances her clinical practice with PhD research in health management at Istinye University.

• Performs mesenchymal stem cell therapy and treatments using the patient's own cells.
• Maintains active memberships in the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association.
• Has served as a general intensive care responsible physician at major Turkish medical groups.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring 63 specialized intensive care beds.

Dr. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He specializes in extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children. Dr. Tireli is a global pioneer in the complex Nikaidoh procedure. He currently serves as a faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries every year.
• Expert in arterial switch operations and Norwood procedures.
• Authored over 100 articles in local and international medical journals.
• Treats extremely low birth weight infants for PDA ligations.

Dr. Ozgur Haki Yuksel is a urology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds FEBU Board Certification, recognized across Europe for excellence in urology. Dr. Yuksel completed observership training at the University of Michigan in the United States. He teaches as a faculty member at Bahcesehir University.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological oncology.
• Treats complex conditions like stone diseases, male infertility, and urinary incontinence.
• Authored over 45 national and international medical publications.
• Member of the European Urology Association and the Turkish Urology Association.

Dr. Yuksel Isik is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Private Yüzyıl Hospital. He specializes in high-risk pregnancy management and laparoscopic surgery. He formerly served as an Assistant Professor at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Isik treats infertility and manages gynecologic oncology cases.

• Performs laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy and ovary removal surgery.
• Expertise in vaginal aesthetics and surgical treatment for urinary incontinence.
• Manages complex deliveries, including risky C-sections and vaginal births.
• Works at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, a KalDer-member facility serving 250,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a professor of thoracic surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex. He specializes in thoracic surgical oncology, specifically lung and esophageal cancer treatments. He completed a prestigious fellowship in thoracic-vascular surgery and transplantation at the University of Paris-Sud. Dr. Haciibrahimoglu also trained as an observer at the Vienna Medical School in cardiothoracic surgery.

• Performs VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) for minimally invasive lung procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including tracheal disorders, mediastinal tumors, and chest deformities.
• Authored over 100 scientific papers and presentations in national and international journals.
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Turkish Thoracic Society.