MRI of one area Doctors in Turkey — Page 13

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Professor Erol Akgul is a specialist in interventional neuroradiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in neuroradiology – uses MRI of one area to study the brain and spine
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Belongs to the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Holds membership in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology
• Expert in imaging techniques that help guide minimally invasive nerve procedures

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an expert surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He specializes in oncologic imaging and surgical planning for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Holds a European Commission on Coloproctology certificate for colorectal expertise
• Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Uses MRI of one area for precise tumor staging before surgery
• Specializes in robot-assisted and laparoscopic treatments for colon cancer
• Focuses on neuroendoscopic methods for targeted rectal tumor removal

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma and deformity correction. Dr. Kara graduated from Istanbul University. He has published research in journals like World Neurosurgery and The Spine Journal. He treats degenerative spine disease and complex vertebral fractures.

• Expertise in surgical methods for scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Performs specialized procedures like hemivertebra resection and vertebral column resection.
• Developed surgical modifications for odontoid fractures and tendon repair.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds Center of Excellence status.

Dr. Fahrettin Atalmış is a surgical specialist at Egemed Hospitals. He uses joint-specific MRI of one area to plan treatments for skeletal trauma and degenerative diseases.

• Specializes in musculoskeletal disorders including meniscus tears and hip fractures
• Uses diagnostic imaging to evaluate complex bone and joint injuries
• Completed specialized orthopedic residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in hand surgery and treating degenerative joint conditions like coxarthrosis
• Practiced at major Turkish institutions including Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Canbolat co-authored a major surgical study on 228 elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He also researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries and the genetics of neural tube defects.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and cerebral artery aneurysms.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Expertise includes neuro-trauma and minimally invasive oncological spinal surgery.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Hatice Balaban is a neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Dr. Balaban uses botulinum toxin to treat dystonia, spasticity, and migraine headaches. She serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at her institution.

• Expertise covers neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Treats complex conditions such as epilepsy, strokes, and balance disorders.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Center of Excellence.
• Completed her medical specialization training at Ankara University.

Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in bone healing research. Dr. Beytemur holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University.

• Specialize in bone tumors, pediatric trauma, and complex fracture management.
• Served as Chief Physician at Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center.
• Published over 400 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic Association's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division.

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Temiz graduated with honors from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has extensive experience in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplants.
• Treats complex blood disorders including thrombosis and bone marrow failure.
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Yunus Emre Akpinar is a radiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in musculoskeletal, cardiac, and interventional radiology. Dr. Akpinar completed his medical training and residency at the prestigious Istanbul University. He focuses on essential imaging diagnostics and vascular treatments.

• Performs CT scans, brain MRI, and mammography for precise disease detection.
• Treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis using interventional techniques.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.
• Member of a radiology team supporting 70 different medical departments.

Dr. Erkan Demirci is an interventional radiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in diagnostic imaging and vascular treatments. Dr. Demirci completed his medical and radiology training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He currently treats patients at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited center.

• Specializes in computerized tomography (CT) and fluoroscopic imaging.
• Performs ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound, and mammography.
• Treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis through interventional techniques.
• Works at a facility featuring 15 operating rooms and a hybrid surgical setup.

Dr. Melda Bozluolcay is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on dementia, stroke, and brain vascular diseases. Dr. Bozluolcay completed her medical training and residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She treats common and complex neurological conditions in both English and French.

• Specializes in the management of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, chronic headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Uses EEG and video-EEG monitoring to diagnose seizure disorders.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with interventional radiology.

Dr. Birnur Yilmaz is a Professor of Radiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on thorax and abdomen imaging along with cardiac CT angiography. Dr. Yilmaz has held academic roles at Okan University and underwent specialty training at Pamukkale University.

• Specializes in prostate imaging and pediatric radiology.
• Performs breast imaging, including mammography and diagnostic ultrasound.
• Conducts brain MRI, angiography, and computer tomography.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited hospital with a dedicated interventional radiology department.