Best infectionists: TOP 57 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramazan GÖZÜKÜÇÜK was born in 1973. He graduated from Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine in 1996.

He completed his residency training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001.

He obtained his Competency Certificates in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology in 2009 and 2012.

He has participated in 22 congresses domestically and 15 congresses internationally, with 15 published papers.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Hospital infections,
• Viral hepatitis,
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Medical genetics and molecular biology.
• Emerging and re-emerging infections.
• Vaccines and travel infections.

Dr. Nurettin Demirkol is a physician with expertise in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid diseases, diabetes, and vascular conditions. He also manages the follow-up of chronic diseases. Dr. Demirkol has strong experience in identifying causes and making diagnoses. He provides advanced care in internal medicine.

He completed his undergraduate and specialization training at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He also earned a master’s degree in Health Management from Okan University. Dr. Demirkol has worked at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Kozyatağı Central Hospital, and Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He has made important contributions to patient care and chronic disease management at these institutions.

Chalatkorn Viravan , M.D.

General Practitioner and Occupational Physician

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Rangsit University, Rajavithi Hospital (First Class Honors)

Assessing you with a physical exam and a review of your medical history. From there, they may order more tests, recommend treatment, or connect you with a specialist.

Certificates

Certificate in Basic Occupational Medicine for Physicians, Faculty of Medicine, Burapha University

Current Positions

General Practitioner and Occupational Physician at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Fungal Infections
• HIV/AIDS
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Complicated Skin Infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Tuberculosis
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Viral Hepatitis
• Soft Tissue Infections

Experience

• 2011-2017: Research Assistant – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
• 2017-2021: Specialist Doctor – Ministry of Health, State Hospital
• 2021-2022: Specialist Doctor – Acıbadem M. Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine
• 2022-Present: Assistant Professor – Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• Turkish Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialists Association (EKMUD)
• Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association (KLİMİK)

• Specializes in Infectious Disease treatments like HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis.
• International practice in London at King's College School, University of London.
• Holds certifications in human medicine and Master of Science in Health Management.
• Member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL).
• Provides online consultations for patients with infectious diseases.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

2002 – 2008 – Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University

2008 – 2013 – Department of Internal Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital

2013 – 2015 – Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital

2019 – 2020 – Cardiology Intervention, Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital

Languages: English and Thai

An expert in microbial resistance and optimisation of the use of antimicrobials, he leads the Infectious Disease Unit of this hospital in Malaga.

Dr Javier Moreno Izarra is habitually involved in national and international scientific events. At the same time, he gives presentations that are specially focused on infectious disease in the area of antimicrobial resistance and in medical forums dedicated to the development of programs to optimise the use of antimicrobials.

Professional Experience:

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirón Campo de Gibraltar Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Alto Guadalquivir Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Andújar Hospital

• Medical Coordination of the A&E Unit and Hospitalisation. High- resolution Hospital in Puente Genil

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Costa del Sol Hospital

A member of:

• Spanish Society of Internal Medicine

• Spanish Society of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology

• Spanish Society of Palliative Care

The Internal Medicine speciality is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions of adult patients. Internists of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital are experts in the comprehensive health care of their patients as they manage a broad range of medical conditions. The team of specialists of our Marbella hospital stands out for its comp rehensive approach and deep knowledge and skills relating to chronic disease. Their objective is to provide a high-quality medical service while guiding the patient and coordinating the actions against their diseases in close cooperation with the other specialists, if necessary, in order to obtain an adequate diagnosis and treatment. One fundamental part of the work of an internist is the management of chronical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and lung disease, amongst others.

These conditions often require follow-ups and adjustments to the treatment throughout time.

The Internal Medicine team does not only focus on the treatment of diseases, but also on their prevention. Internists work with their patients to identify the risk factors and promote healthy habits. 

Experience

2017 - 2020 Acıpayam State Hospital

2016 - 2017 Izmir Public Health Laboratory

2013 - 2016 Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

2011 - 2013 Pendik State Hospital

2011 - 2011 Midyat State Hospital

2004 - 2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Acipayam State Hospital

Izmir Public Health Laboratory

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Pendik State Hospital

Midyat State Hospital

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Publications

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

Bulent Ertugrul, Çağrı Buke, Özlem Saylak Ersoy, Bengisu Ay, Dilek Senen Demirez, Öner Savk. Intralesional epidermal growth factor for diabetic foot wounds: the first cases in Turkey. Diabetic foot and ankle.6: August 2015

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Causative pathogens and antibiotic resistance in diabetic foot infections: A prospective multi-center study. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, Volume 30, Issue 5, July 2016,910-916

Alpay Arı, Ali Ilgın Olut, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Meltem Zencir, Mehmet Umut Çayıröz. A small outbreak of Serratia liquefaciens bacteremia due to use of contaminated saline infusion solution for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 49, 2017, 639-40

B- PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Bacterial Etiology And Antimicrobial Resistance In Dfıs; A Multicenter Prospective Trial Of “Turk-Day”. Congress of Balkan Millitary Medical Committee, 8-11 June 2015, Greece

C- ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

VildanAvkan Oğuz, Bengisu Ay, Vasfi Karatosun, Zeynep Gülay; A Case of Total Knee Arthroplasty in which Aeromonas Hydrophila Was Isolated in Perioperative Culture: Trakya Univ Medical Faculty Journal, 2009

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group recommended for influenza vaccination. Medical Journal of İzmir Hospital 2013; 17 (4): 241-245

B Ay, S Calik, B Karaca, S Tosun. Atypical Mediterranean spotted fever: First case from Aegean Region. Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital Journal. 2016; 26(2):175-177

B Ay, E Ozdemir, N Unel, S Calik, B Karaca. Telbivudine-Related Myopathy: A Case Report. Viral Hepat J 2016; 22: 37-38

D- PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group who are recommended to receive influenza vaccination. 5th National Vaccine Symposium, 25-29 September 2013, Ankara

''Evaluation of 4 Patients Receiving Telaprevir for Chronic Hepatitis C'' “Speech 7" Istanbul – Marriott Asia Hotel; 'Our Turkey Teleprevir Experience Symposium, 21 September 2013'

Bengisu Ay, Alpay Arı, Nalan Ünel, Erman Özdemir, Selma Tosun; Our experience with telaprevir in two centers: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Bengisu Ay, Erman Özdemir, Nalan Ünel; Myopathy side effect of telbivudine treatment due to a case: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Gülsüm Altın, Aslı Keleş, Bengisu Ay, Ebru Dik, Meltem Zencir, Halil Erkan, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the differences and knowledge levels of individuals in the society about the transmission routes of Hepatitis B virus. BUHASDER 6. Tepecik Infection Days Symposium. 04-08 November 2015 Muğla.

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Causative Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Susceptibilities in Diabetic Foot Infection; A Multicenter Study “TURK-DAY”. 5th EKMUD Scientific Platform, 01-04 April 2015, İzmir.

Prof. Rafael Bruck leads the hepatology department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in advanced viral hepatitis treatments.

• 40+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Expert in treating complex liver and biliary conditions
• Applies the latest medical schemes for hepatitis B and C
• Senior member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases

Prof. Haim Matskin is a leading expert in onco-urology, specializing in advanced treatments for genito-urinary diseases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Renowned for brachytherapy and cryotherapy techniques
• Member of Medical Association of Israel and international urology associations

SUB-SPECIALISTS 

• *Trauma Surgery 
• *Joint Prosthesis Surgery
• *Knee Surgery 
• *Arthroscopic Surgery 
• *Spine Surgery 
• *Deformity Surgery 

TECHNOLOGIES 

• *Robotic Joint Replacement Systems 
• *Kinematic Approach of Knee Replacement Surgery 
• *Journey II Knee Prosthesis System

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION 

1. *Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (Bachelor’s Degree, 2005-2011) 
2. *Health Sciences University Ankara Education and Research Hospital (Specilization Education, 2012-2017) 
3. His international published article is named as ‘’Mahmuti, A., Güler, U.O., Haberal, B., Şimşek, E.K., Yüksel, S., Temiz, A., Tuncay, I.C. Biomechanical Comparison of Polymethylmethacrylate Augmentation Methods in Failed Pedical Screw Revision. Turk Neurosurg. 2021; 31 (5): 788-794. DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.34653-21.2. PMID: 34374983’’. 

COURSES INFORMATION

1. *11th TOTBID School of Basic Sciences and Research, Malatya. 
2. *1-3 March 2013. AO Basic Trauma Course (Principles in Operative Fracture Management), İstanbul 2013. 
3. *10th Basic Orthopedic Trauma Education Meeting, Ankara. 13-14 September 2013. 
4. *6th Intramedullary Nailing Course, İzmir 2013. 
5. *Instrumentation Course in Arthroscopic Surgery, İstanbul 2013. 
6. *6th Minimally Invasive, Locked Plate Osteosynthesis and Advanced Trauma Education Meeting. 5-6 December 2014. 
7. *TOTBID GKD-PEV Course, Konya 2015.
8. *AO Advanced Trauma Course (Principles in Operative Fracture Management), Ankara 2017. 
9. *Stryker Mako Certification Lab., Amsterdam. June 2019.

CONGRESS INFORMATION

1. *23rd National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress. 29 October – 3 November 2013. 
2. *5th Orthopedics and Traumatology İstanbul Meeting. 10-12 April 2015. 
3. *Spine Intervention Society 2019 European Congress, Munich. May 2019. 

CAREER INFORMATION

1. *Şırnak İdil State Hospital (General Practitioner, 2017-2019) 
2. *Ankara Education and Research Hospital (Specialization Education, 2012-2017) 
3. *Şırnak State Hospital (Specialist Doctor, 2017-2019) 
4. *Turan Turan Health Group (OM Spine Surgery Center – Robotic TT Orthopedics Robotic Surgery Center) (Specialist Doctor, 2019-now) 
5. *Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Department Adana Dr. Turgut NOYAN Application and Research Center (Specialist Doctor, 2020-2021)

• Specializes in community infectious diseases and tuberculosis treatment.
• International training in infectious disease management from University of Barcelona.
• Master's in healthcare-associated infection prevention and control.
• Expert in antimicrobial treatment with a Master's from CEU - Cardenal Herrera University.
• Director of Internal Medicine focusing on infectious diseases at HM Nou Delfos Hospital.
• Teaching collaborator in Medicine with a focus on infectious diseases.
• Member of SEIMC, enhancing infectious disease knowledge and practice.
• Conducts online consultations for complex infectious disease cases.

• Specialized in treating a range of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
• International medical experience in multiple countries, enhancing infectious disease treatment skills.
• Provides personalized care for infectious diseases with a patient-centric approach.
• Utilizes latest treatment protocols for effective infectious disease management.
• Committed to patient safety and satisfaction in infectious disease treatment.
• Offers online consultations for patients with infectious diseases, ensuring accessibility.

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir has authored 65 scientific publications, which have received over 11,000 reads and nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting his strong contribution to the field of pediatric surgery and urology.