Doctors in Turkey — Page 62

Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal conditions like spondylolisthesis. He has held senior academic roles at Maltepe University for over 15 years. Dr. Karaoglan won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Treats complex conditions including Moyamoya disease and craniostenosis.

Dr. Nurettin Unal is a pediatric cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating congenital heart diseases and fetal cardiac conditions. Dr. Unal is a member of the European Society of Cardiology. He holds medical degrees from Hacettepe University. Dr. Unal works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Treats childhood arrhythmia, palpitations, and heart valve diseases.
• Performs pediatric heart transplants and manages acquired heart conditions.
• Provides pre-sports cardiological evaluations for children.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association.

Dr. Emre Divarci is an associate professor and pediatric surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in neonatal congenital diseases and urogenital surgery for children. Dr. Divarci utilizes robotic and laparoscopic techniques to treat complex conditions in newborns and infants.

• Performs specialized surgeries for diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and Hirschsprung disease.
• Expertise includes hypospadias repair, undescended testes treatment, and pediatric colorectal surgery.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital, which features a dedicated robotic surgery center.
• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe University, two of Turkey's premier medical institutions.

Dr. Haluk Aksu is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He earned his medical degree from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Aksu specializes in psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions for complex mood disorders. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high clinical standards.

• Treats adults and children for conditions including schizophrenia and autism.
• Uses evidence-based methods like EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Expertise covers bipolar disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
• Trained at the Bakirkoy Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ahmet Levent Mete is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Mete specializes in treating complex mental health conditions. He has practiced at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

• Treats schizophrenia in children, teens, and adults.
• Provides specialized care for autism and bipolar affective disorder.
• Manages broad psychological conditions including depression and substance addiction.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Dr. Gul Ozyuksel is a pediatric surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in laparoscopic and open surgeries for children. Dr. Ozyuksel completed her residency at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. She treats common and complex conditions including hypospadias and diaphragmatic hernias.

• Performs specialized colorectal, bronchoscopic, and cystoscopic procedures for pediatric patients.
• Treats urological and abdominal issues like undescended testes and inguinal hernias.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated robotic surgery center.

Dr. Burak Gunaydin is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Optimed International Hospital. He specializes in prosthetic surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and pediatric orthopedic oncology. Dr. Gunaydin won the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for clinical research.

• Completed AO Trauma advanced surgical training in Austria.
• Performs single-bundle and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Publishes research in the International Journal of Surgery and Archives of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Sukru Boylu is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specialized at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine and Dicle University. Dr. Boylu performs laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries for complex abdominal and endocrine conditions. He treats colon cancer, breast diseases, and adrenal disorders using modern surgical techniques.

• Specializes in laparoscopic treatment for gallstones and acute appendicitis.
• Treats anorectal diseases and surgical conditions of the spleen.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Aydin Breast Diseases Association.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital, which holds ISO and EFQM certifications.

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Dr. Gulin Okay is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She performs endoscopic surgery and handles complex pregnancy treatments. Dr. Okay specializes in infertility solutions, including IVF and laparoscopic procedures. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomy and hysteroscopy for reproductive health.
• Treats conditions such as urinary incontinence and bladder prolapse.
• Expert in genital aesthetics and pregnancy follow-up care.
• Member of the Reproductive Health and Infertility Association.

Dr. Celal Acar is a hematologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir, Turkey. He focuses on internal medicine and hematology-oncology. Dr. Acar earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. He treats blood disorders and systemic conditions using the resources of a JCI-accredited facility.

• Specializes in treating glomerular diseases like nephritis and nephrotic syndrome.
• Manages fat metabolism disorders and hormonal imbalances.
• Treats bone softening conditions, liver abscesses, and bowel diseases.
• Works at a clinic recognized by TEMOS for international medical service quality.

Dr. Mucize Yaracan Eranil is an experienced ophthalmologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She is a former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) Izmir Branch. Dr. Eranil completed observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Addenbrooks Hospital in England. She specializes in cataract surgery and retinal disease treatment.

• Expertise includes Toric and Multifocal intraocular lens applications.
• Treats complex conditions like diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment.
• Performs pediatric tear duct obstruction and eyelid surgeries.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ozgur Sanli is a nuclear medicine professor at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on targeted radionuclide therapies for prostate and thyroid cancer. Dr. Sanli performs specialized treatments using Actinium 225 and Lutetium 177 isotopes. These isotopes target cancer cells directly while sparing healthy tissue.

• Uses Y-90 microspheres for transarterial radionuclide therapy in liver tumors.
• Provides Lutetium 177 PSMA and DOTATATE therapies for metastatic conditions.
• Treats benign and malignant thyroid diseases with radioactive iodine.
• Is a member of the Urooncology and Multidisciplinary Oncology Associations.

Dr. Gokhan Gurkan is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds the European Board of Neurological Surgery certification. Dr. Gurkan completed a four-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He specializes in brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal cord conditions.

• Performs endoscopic surgeries for herniated discs and nerve compressions.
• Passed the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency examination.
• Trained in microvascular anastomosis and microneurosurgery techniques.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with a robotic surgery center.

Dr. Serkan Ozakbas is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research. Dr. Ozakbas specializes in treating complex neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical training and specialization at Dokuz Eylul University.

• Leads the editorial board for a dedicated multiple sclerosis academic journal.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Association.
• Moderates major international symposia on cognition and multiple sclerosis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Ahmet Memis is a professor of radiology and interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is the former Head of Interventional Radiology at Ege University. Dr. Memis focuses on intravascular closed surgery and complex embolization procedures. He serves as a lecturer in radiology at Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Specializes in stenting for aortic stenosis, aneurysms, and uterine fibroid embolization.
• Performs thrombectomy for acute stroke and embolization of spinal cord malformations.
• Conducted clinical research under a German federal government scholarship at Hannover University.
• Treats patients at Medicalpoint, a JCI-accredited facility and robotic surgery center.

Dr. Cagatay Arslan is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Arslan specializes in treating breast cancer, brain tumors, and gastrointestinal malignancies. He trained at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University.

• Certified as a full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcomas, lymphoma, and malignant melanoma.
• Full member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Kamil Dogan is an interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in abdominal and breast imaging along with minimally invasive diagnostic procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its surgical and diagnostic standards.

• Performs breast and thyroid biopsies using non-vascular interventional techniques.
• Expert in percutaneous drainage and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Radiology Association (TRD).
• Practices at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.