Best Doctors in the World

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Semra Acar

  • 4.8 Excellent 121 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Gastric balloon
$1,400 - $2,000
Umbilical hernia repair
$3,280 - $3,280
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Leyla Yilmaz Aydin

  • 4.8 Excellent 121 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Gastric balloon
$1,400 - $2,000
Umbilical hernia repair
$3,280 - $3,280
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Gulden Kafali

  • 4.5 Good 182 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Gülden Kafalı, M.D. is a pediatric cardiologist who completed her medical education in Ege University from 1978-1984, residency in Cumhuriyet University from 1988-1992, and fellowship in Hacettepe University from 1999-2002. She has experience in various medical fields including pediatric cardiology, cardiac exam for sports, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, acute rheumatic fever, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathies. She has worked in institutions such as Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Atasehir Florence Nightingale Hospital.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.7 Excellent 497 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor of Oncology and Hematology

Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Davran Cicek

  • 4.6 Excellent 120 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Memorial Antalya Hospital
  • 2023 - Present, Antalya/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ANTALYA HOSPITAL

    Cardiology Specialist

    2019 - 2022, Alanya/Türkiye

    ALAADDİN KEYKUBAT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Cardiology Specialist

    2008 - 2008, Ohio/USA

    CLEVELAND CLINIC

    Cardiology Specialist

    2008 - 2018, Alanya/Türkiye

    BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Cardiology Specialist

    2008 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEDICAL PARK SILIVRI HOSPITAL

    Cardiology Specialist

    2006 - 2008, Antalya/Türkiye

    AN-DEVA LIFE HEART CENTER

    Cardiology Specialist

    2005 - 2006, Izmit/Türkiye

    GÖLCÜK MILITARY HOSPITAL

    Cardiology Specialist

    2004 - 2005, Silivri/Türkiye

    NATIONAL HOSPITAL

    Cardiology Specialist

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Discectomy
$10,500 - $10,500
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Mithat Biyikli

  • 4.7 Excellent 497 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Nesrin Sariman

  • 4.5 Good 182 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sarıman graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1990 and completed her specialization in “Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis” at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital. She worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between from 2004 till 2022, obtaining the titles of associate professor and professor. Her primary areas of interest include; Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma-Allergy, COPD), Sleep Disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome), Lung Cancer, and Smoking Cessation Treatments. She is a bronchoscopy specialist and sleep physician. She has published articles in national and international journals and has authored book chapters. She participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and supervised master’s theses. She has served as a member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. She holds memberships in national and international associations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she actively participated in COVID-19 services. During her years at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, she undertook numerous administrative and academic roles, including serving as the editor of “Maltepe Medical Journal” and as the assistant dean from 2019 till 2022. She participated in certified training programs organized under the Ministry of Health GETAT applications at Medipol University in “Functional Medicine” and “Phytotherapy” and completed training in “Hypnosis Application Training”

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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,000 - $3,000
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.7 Excellent 497 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Uskent is an experienced doctor with 50+ years of practice in the field of lymphoma and other blood malfunctions. He is known for performing the first bone marrow transplant in Turkey, and has also practiced in the USA and UK.
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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Anna Pujol

  • 4.7 Excellent 428 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Distinguished Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.

    He is a specialist in neurology at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.

    Dr. Pujol has teaching experience as Professor of Neurology at the Higher Institute of Psychological Studies (ISEP) and as Coordinator of the Neuropsychology Practicum at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).

    Dr. Pujol's research interests are in the field of neurology: PhD thesis on neurological complications of liver transplantation; SNC manager at Parke Davis; Memory Research Unit coordinator at Sant Pau Hospital; researcher at the IUNICS group of the University of the Balearic Islands.

    Dr. Pujol has publications in national and international journals and is a member of the neurology societies:

    • American Academy of Neurology.
    • Catalan Society of Neurology
    • Catalan Academy of Medical Sciences
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
$18,759 - $21,104
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$18,759 - $21,104
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Rashad Rzazade

  • 4.7 Excellent 497 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Rashad Rzazade is a skilled radiation oncologist. He specializes in advanced cancer treatments, including IMRT, SRT, proton therapy, and CyberKnife. He has strong experience treating head and neck cancers, brain tumors, lung, spine, cervical, and gastrointestinal cancers.

    Dr. Rzazade trained at Azerbaijan Medical School, Hacettepe University, and Marmara University. He also gained international experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has treated thousands of patients and is known for high survival rates and patient satisfaction in complex cancer cases.

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Removal of liver cancer
$20,000 - $25,000
Stomach cancer surgery
$15,200 - $21,000
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Maciej Bujko

  • 4.7 Excellent 59 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Poland, Warsaw, Carolina Hospital
  • I am a specialist in neurosurgery, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University, a certified instructor of endoscopic spine surgery. I specialize in surgical treatment of brain and spine diseases, as well as in interventional pain treatment. I completed my specialization training in neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Warsaw and at the Department of Neurosurgery of the CMKP in Warsaw. I have performed over 2500 surgeries on my own. I speak Polish, German, Russian and English.

    I have special experience in the surgery of brain tumors - gliomas and tumors of the base of the skull. I also treat cervical, thoracic and lumbar discopathies with the use of classical (open) approach and with the use of endoscopic spinal surgery. I also deal with instrumental stabilization of the spine, insertion of artificial discs, apical-occipital decompression in Chiari syndrome, as well as microvascular decompression in vascular and nervous conflicts (trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm), My scope of interests also includes cranial base surgeries - interdisciplinary endoscopic surgeries with laryngological syndrome, hemangiomas and aneurysms of the brain (ruptured and unruptured, classic and endovascular surgeries - experience unique among neurosurgeons), spinal hemangiomas, endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus and spinal cysts. In addition, I deal with interventional pain treatment by performing blockades of the spine, intervertebral joints, ganglia, peripheral nerves under X-ray or ultrasound control, thermolesion as well as implantation of spinal stimulators

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Christoph Zielinski

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • One of the best cancer specialists in Europe, educator, and cancer researcher, President of the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG).
    Has published over 600 scientific papers on cancer treatment.

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Tomasz Netczuk

  • 4.7 Excellent 59 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Poland, Warsaw, Carolina Hospital
  • I am a graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw, a specialist neurosurgeon. I gained my professional experience in the Neurosurgery Clinic of the MSWiA Hospital in Warsaw, the Neurosurgery Clinic of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of the Medical University of Warsaw, the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

    I perform a wide range of neurosurgical operations, including spine surgery. I am also a long-time academic lecturer, co-author of several articles and congress presentations. I have participated in numerous national and international congresses and trainings, including in the field of endoscopic spine surgery. 

    Membership in organizations 

    EUROSPINE – European Society of Spine Surgery, 

    PTNCH – Polish Neurosurgical Society, 

    PTCHK – Polish Society of Spine Surgery.

     

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Sezer Saglam

  • 5 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

    Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,000 - $3,500
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Marina Manchón

  • 4.7 Excellent 428 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • She has participated in many national and international courses and conferences including;

    Courses "Laser and pulsed light in aesthetic medicine" (2000, 2007), International course on achievements in plastic and aesthetic surgery (2000, 2007), SEME Congress from 2000 to 2008,

    Practical Seminar "Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Chemical Peels" Dr. Gabriel Serrano (1997)

    Course "Filler Substances: Evolution" (2001),

    World Conference on Ageing (Paris 2003),

    Course “The Art of Total Facial Contour Plastic Surgery with RADIESSE” (2004),

    "Methods of Botulinum Toxin Type A Administration in the Treatment of Expression Wrinkles" Planas Clinic (2004), qualification "Zone Diet" (2005),

    Course "Face mesoplasty"

    Course in the specialty "Skills in facial aesthetic medicine" (2005), World Conference on Anti-Aging (Monte Carlo, 2007), TEKNON Master in Medical-Surgical Laser Photon Medicine.

    She participated as a speaker in the congresses of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine on the use of aesthetic implants.

    He serves as the medical director of the cosmetic brand Skins Ceuticals. He is involved in several clinical studies on the use of aesthetic implants.

    My priority interest is to take care of my patients, understand their needs, improve their aesthetics, achieving a rejuvenated, harmonious appearance.

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
$18,759 - $21,104
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$18,759 - $21,104
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Camps Fresneda Alejandro

  • 4.7 Excellent 428 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • In his daily practice he pays special attention to:

    Mohs micrographic surgery (a highly specialized surgical treatment for skin cancer).

    Hair research and hair transplantation.

    Removal of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and tattoos using laser.

    Skin rejuvenation (laser, peeling, botulinum toxin, fillers) and treatment of pigmented lesions.

    Under his leadership, his team performs laser hair removal procedures and other cosmetic procedures.

    In addition to other skin pathologies: acne, warts, psoriasis, surgical removal and periodic fight against moles and freckles, atopy, urticaria, etc.

    Dr. Camps is President of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery and founder of the European Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and holds other positions in scientific organizations.

    Medical and surgical dermatologist at the Teknon Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.

    Specialist in medical and surgical dermatology. Doctoral dissertation: "Mohs micrographic surgery".

    Expert in dermatological surgery aimed at treating skin tumors.

    Head of the Dermatology Service at the General Hospital of Catalonia.

    Medical Director of Dermals, S.L. (Teknon Medical Center) since its foundation.

    Founder of the European Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

    He was President of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS).

    Vice President of the Spanish Skin Cancer Association (ASECUT).

    Founder of the Spanish Laser Group, belonging to the Spanish Academy of Dermatology (AED).

    Founder and Vice President of the Spanish Society of Hair Transplantology.

    Active member of a number of national and international dermatological societies.

    Organizer, co-author and speaker of numerous courses on dermatology and dermatologic surgery at national and international level.

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
$18,759 - $21,104
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$18,759 - $21,104
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Harun Dogru

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • I. Publications in International Journals

    A. Experimental Studies

    Doner F, Delibas N, Dogru H, Sari I, Yorgancigil B. Malondialdehyde Levels and Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Experimental Maxillary Sinusitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 1999; 26(3): 287-91.

    Döner F, Delibaş N, Dogru H, Yarıktaş M, Demirci M. The Role of Free Oxygen Radicals in Experimental Otitis Media. J Basis Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13: 33-40.

    Tuz M, Eroglu E, Dogru H, Delibas N, Tunc B, Uygur K. The Effect of Replacement Fluids and Normovolemic Hemodilution on the Survival of Dorsal Skin Flaps in Rats. Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29(1): 80-83.

    Yarıktas M, Doner F, Ozguner F, Gokalp O, Dogru H, Delibas N. Nitric Oxide Level in the Nasal and Sinus Mucosa After Exposure to Electromagnetic Field. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004.

     

     

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Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Cochlear implant placement
$17,500 - $19,000
Laminectomy
$7,500 - $7,500
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Birgit Knerer Schally

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Birgit Knerer-Schally is an expert in ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgery. She specializes in rhinoplasty. She works as a university lecturer in ENT medicine and leads the otorhinolaryngology team at the University Clinic in Vienna.

    Dr. Knerer-Schally is known for her work in both functional and cosmetic nasal surgery. She performs many successful rhinoplasty procedures each year. She is accredited by the European Laryngological Society and the Österreichische HNO Gesellschaft. She is also an active member of several international ENT societies.

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Alper Toker

  • 5 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Workplace:

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

    Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department

    Education:

    2014-2015

    President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

    2009-2017

    Member of the Board of Directors, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

    West Virginia University, School of Medicine

    Chair of Thoracic Surgery

    2019 –

    Vice Chair of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program, West Virginia University,

    School of Medicine

    2009-2019

    Program Director of Thoracic Surgery, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

    2009 – 2019

    Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of

    Medicine

    2001-2019

    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University

    2001

    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy

    1999

    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University

    1997

    Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University

    1992

    Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University

    Rewards:

    European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Best Poster presentation Award

    • Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award

    • Turkish Lung Cancer Society, best presentation award

    • Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award

    • Euroepan Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Best Poster Award

    Fields of interest:

     Surgical treatment for locally advanced stage lung cancer

     Extended surgery for mediastinal masses

     Robotic lung cancer surgery

     Robotic surgery for mediastinal masses

     Tracheal surgery (tumors, stenosis, fistula, and others)

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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,000 - $3,500
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Ido Wolf

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ido Wolf is a specialist in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and the Army Medical Units with a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center and speaks English.
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