Page 3 - Best infectionists: TOP 57 doctors

• Education:
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• 1992- 1998: Middle School - Lyceum of Neapolis, Lassithi, Crete, Greece
• 1999- 2004: Department of Physiotherapy, “Alexander” University of Thessaloniki, Greece
• 2004 - 2010: School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
• 2007: Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, Boston University, USA.
• 2010: Department of Mental Health, “Ospedale Maggiore”, Bologna, Italy
• 2017 – 2019: Master of Public Health, EUC, Cyprus
• 2019 – 2023: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece

Professional Experience:

• 2010: Medical license
• 2011 - 2012: Rural doctor, Chandras, Crete, Greece
• 2012 - 2017: Resident in Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece
• 2016: Fellowship at the 1st Department of Internal Medicine, “Konstantopouleio” General Hospital of Nea Ionia, Greece
• 2016: Fellowship at the Infectious Diseases Unit, “Attikon” General Hospital, Greece
• 2017: Specialty degree in Internal Medicine
• 2017. Fellowship at the Infectious Diseases Unit, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece
• 2017 - 2018. Attending physician, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece
• 2018 - 2020: Specialization in Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Heraklion and “Attiko” University Hospital of Athens, Greece
• 2020 - 2021: Research Associate, Infectious Diseases Unit, University Hospital of Heraklion, Greece
• 2021: Specialist degree in Infectious Diseases

Memberships:

• Hellenic Society of Infectious Diseases
• Cypriot Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Faculty member of the European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC)
• Faculty member of the ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial Stewardship (ESGAP)
• Board member of the Greek Medical Society for Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Country Manager of Cyprus of the International Society for Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISIDOG)

Awards:

• Pancretan Association of the U.S.A. scholarship, 2007: training in Molecular Genetics, Boston University, USA.
• Hellenic AIDS Study scholarship for specialization in Infectious Diseases, 2018 - 2019, Greece
• 2018 – 2024: Representative of Greece as Infectious Disease Specialist in the Trainee Association of ESCMID (TAA) of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Academic Experience:

• 2016-2019: Internal Medicine A, 3rd year of undergraduate studies at School of Medicine of Crete, Greece
• 2017-2021: Internal Medicine B, 4th year of undergraduate studies at School of Medicine of Crete, Greece
• 2018-2022: MSc Programme "Public Health & Healthcare Facilities Administration", School of Medicine of Crete, Greece
• 2021: MSc Programme “Emergency and Intensive Care”, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
• 2022-2024: MSc Programme “Public Health”, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece
• 2022-2024: MSc Programme “Prevention and Control of clinically severe infections in the Healthcare setting”, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece

Research Activities:

• 2007: Use of adenoviruses as gene therapy vectors, laboratory researcher, Boston, USA.
• 2018: "Overcome" clinical trial, study co-coordinator, Heraklion, Greece.
• 2019: "REDS" clinical trial, study coordinator, Heraklion, Greece.
• 2019: "Entasis" clinical trial, study coordinator, Heraklion, Greece
• 2019 - 2020: "Rationalizing the use of antibiotics in patients hospitalized at a University Hospital”, principal investigator, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece

Dr. Süveyda Gözüküçük completed her medical education at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She then specialized in Infectious Diseases at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and is currently serving her patients in the Infectious Diseases department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her medical interests include Infection Management in Special Convalescence (Immunocompromised), Hospital Infections, and Sterilization and Disinfection.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Hospital Infections
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Hepatitis

Prof. Dr. Ali İnal is a physician with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, and Allergy. He works as a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allergy at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. İnal completed his training in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He also finished a fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He has managed Immunology and Tissue Typing Laboratories for more than 20 years. He has played a key role in improving transplant immunology and diagnostic immunology services.

His research covers cytokine storms in COVID-19, donor-specific antibodies, transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiencies. Dr. İnal has published many scientific articles. He has received research awards and grants. He also takes part in national and international congresses.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.

Dr. Jale Tascioglu is an infectious diseases specialist. She graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization in Infectious Diseases at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has many years of clinical and academic experience. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.

Expertise: viral and bacterial infections (respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, systemic); HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (advanced protocols, long-term management); hospital-acquired infections (prevention, control, resistant infections); vaccination and preventive medicine; COVID-19 and emerging infections (clinical management, post-infection follow-up). Language: English.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.

He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.