Best Doctors in the World — Page 10

Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.

He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.

Dr. Metin Al has performed over 10,000 successful hair transplants at Estemarley Hair Clinic. He was an early adopter of DHI and hybrid surgical methods in Turkey. Dr. Al treats hair loss using FUE, DHI, and sapphire techniques. He also trains medical teams and doctors worldwide in hair restoration.

• Completed 10,000+ hair transplant procedures since beginning his practice.
• Trains surgical teams domestically and abroad in Turkey and internationally.
• Uses FUE, DHI, and hybrid techniques for personalized results.
• Previously worked at Acıbadem and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov has performed 3,500+ hair transplant procedures at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in FUE, DHI, and revision surgeries for men and women. Dr. Ahmedov completed surgical rotations at Mount Sinai Hospital and Bronx Military Hospital in New York. He is an associate member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

• Uses sapphire blades and manual extraction for natural-looking results.
• Treats beard, eyebrow, and eyelash loss alongside scalp restoration.
• Served as Vice President of the International Patient Center at Medicana Health Group.
• Operates at Smile Hair Clinic, a TEMOS-accredited facility recognized by the BBC.

Dr. Neslihan Cebe is a dentist at Inci Dis International Dental Clinic in Istanbul. She graduated with honors from the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Cebe focuses on aesthetic dental treatments and personalized smile design. She performs a range of restorative and surgical procedures with a reassuring approach.

• Specializes in composite and porcelain laminates, E-max veneers, and zirconium crowns.
• Performs specialized dental procedures including gingivectomy and surgical tooth extractions.
• Provides root canal treatments, aesthetic fillings, and professional teeth whitening.
• Practices at a clinic holding JCI and TEMOS international healthcare accreditations.

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hasan Fevzi Batirel is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Gezpete Hospital in Istanbul. He treats diseases of the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall. Dr. Batirel previously served as Deputy Clinic Chief at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Hospital. He also held a long-term academic role at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. His work is supported by Memorial Gezpete's JCI accreditation for safety and quality.

• Specializes in complex thoracic surgery and respiratory conditions.
• Held leadership roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals.
• Practices at a hospital with 99% success rates in major transplants.
• Works at a facility recognized for international treatment standards.

Dr. Cagatay Cetinkayaa is a general surgeon in Ankara. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. At Ankara University, he served as Lead Specialist for kidney–pancreas transplantation and Associate Lead for liver transplantation. He was also a Professor of General Surgery at Ankara University.

He holds the FEBS (European Diploma in Transplant Surgery). He is the UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye. His fellowships include abdominal multiorgan transplantation at the University of Calgary and transplantation research at the Thomas Starzl Institute.

He has authored over 40 international papers and 4 book chapters. He has given over 100 presentations. His work has more than 1,000 citations, and his h-index is 11. He has received multiple congress awards. He is a member of ESOT, EA-HPBA, the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, and the Turkish Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination.

Dr. Mehmet Kose is a prosthesis specialist at Adaport Dental Clinic in İzmir. He specializes in oral rehabilitation and complex dental extractions. Dr. Kose received his DDS from Gazi University. He completed his specialty training at İzmir Katip Çelebi University.

• Holds a certification in Analog and Digital Smile Design from Ivoclar Vivadent.
• Performs procedures including All-on-4 implants, zirconia crowns, and Emax veneers.
• Completed training in joint-occlusion and orthodontic techniques.
• Presented research at the TDB International Scientific Congress.

Dr. Hakan Kocaman is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and hypospadias repair. Dr. Kocaman previously served as Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University. He completed his medical degree and residency at the same institution.

• Member of the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA).
• Is a member of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG).
• Trained in robotic surgery, pediatric endoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, a modern facility featuring child-friendly care areas.

Dr. Abuzer Dirican is the Head of General Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He authored the liver transplant chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery. He treats complex cases involving cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, and colorectal cancer. Dr. Dirican earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
• Co-authored an analysis of over 300 living-donor liver transplants.
• Performed research on hepatic vein reconstructions and thyroid surgical complications.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital certified as a Smart-and-Green facility.

Dr. Feryal Gun Soysal is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric urology, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Soysal served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University. She is also a widely published researcher with over 100 peer-reviewed papers.

• Former Head of the Pediatric Urology Division at Istanbul University.
• Holds certifications in pediatric endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
• Delivered nearly 500 scientific presentations and posters at medical meetings.
• Maintains active membership in the European Paediatric Surgeon’s Association.

Dr. Mehmet Karaca is a professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Medical Park Antalya. He holds a minor degree in gynecological oncology surgery from the Ministry of Health. Dr. Karaca treats complex female cancers, high-risk pregnancies, and infertility issues. He performs surgical procedures at the largest private hospital in Turkey's Mediterranean region.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis.
• Performs radical cancer surgeries including the Wertheim procedure and cytoreductive debulking.
• Expert in in vitro fertilization and urogynecology treatments.
• Former clinical chief at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ebru Sasmazlar is a dentist and implantologist at KLİNİKEN Istanbul. She specializes in full-mouth restorations and high-precision aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Sasmazlar completed digital smile design training at Miami University. She also holds a certificate in implantology from California Northstate University. Her clinic reports a 99.9% success rate for implants and Hollywood Smile procedures.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant protocols.
• Expert in zirconia veneers and CAD/CAM smile makeovers.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
• Uses original Straumann dental implants and Ivoclar materials.

Dr. Ezgi Yuceer Cetiner is the Chief Physician at Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery and bone regeneration. Dr. Yuceer Cetiner performs complex procedures like orthognathic surgery and All-on-4 dental implants. She also holds the role of Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University.

• Member of both national and international oral and maxillofacial surgical associations.
• Expertise includes treating jaw pathologies, TMJ diseases, and mandibulary osteotomy.
• Published researcher with several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Practices at a university-affiliated hospital featuring 183 dental units and sedative units.

Dr. Cagdas Gokhun Ozmerdiven is a urologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in male infertility, prostate laser surgery, and kidney stone removal. Dr. Ozmerdiven uses holmium laser lithotripsy for incisionless stone surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Trakya University and trained at Uludag University.

• Specializes in varicocele treatment, in vitro fertilization, and azoospermia.
• Performs bloodless kidney stone procedures using laser techniques.
• Works at a clinic holding a Turkish Government Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Treats patients at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Sarier is a urologist and andrologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He serves as a faculty member at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sarier specializes in male infertility, sexual health, and robotic surgery. He holds the rank of associate professor since 2020.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Uses stem cell therapy to treat erectile dysfunction and male infertility.
• Treats complex conditions like varicocele, azoospermia, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Enes Duman is an Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular procedures and endovascular treatments for cerebral aneurysms. Dr. Duman holds training from Ankara University and Baskent University. He previously served as a lecturer and researcher in Interventional Radiology.

• Performs endovascular treatment of wide-necked saccular aneurysms using flow-diverter stents.
• Researches laser wavelength effects on pain during saphenous vein ablation.
• Treats complex conditions at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.
• Expert in minimally invasive diagnostics including angiography, CT, and MRI.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Tonge completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats movement disorders, chronic pain, and epilepsy.

• Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies.
• Author of over 30 international publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery.
• Expert in MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for movement disorder treatment.
• Executive board member for the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society.

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.