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Ergin Huniler

  • 4.8 Excellent 121 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, WestDent Clinic
  • Стоматолог Эргин ХУНИЛЕР родился в Приштине, столице Косово, в 1977 году. После окончания начальной, средней и высшей школы в Косово он окончил стоматологический факультет Эгейского университета со степенью магистра в 2006 году. Он усовершенствовал себя в области эстетической стоматологии и протезирования с опорой на имплантаты, участвуя в многочисленных курсах и конгрессах.

    Стоматолог Эргин ХУНИЛЕР, который работал в стоматологических клиниках, стоматологических центрах, частных больницах и научно-исследовательских и прикладных центрах при университетах, продолжает активно работать во всех областях стоматологии с его 19-летним профессиональным опытом. В настоящее время ХУНИЛЕР обслуживает своих пациентов в частной стоматологической клинике WestDent Oral and Dental Health.

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Mini dental implant
$920 - $1,650
Orthopedic rehabilitation (per 1 day)
$6,560 - $6,560
All-on-4 Dental Implants
$4,130 - $8,140
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Esat Namal

  • 4.7 Excellent 334 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2021 - Currently, İstanbul

    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

    2009 - 2012, İstanbul / Turkey

    T.R. ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY EUROPEAN FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

    Minor Specialization Training

    2003 - 2008, İstanbul / Turkey

    ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Assistant Physician

    1990 - 1996, Ankara / Turkey

    GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor Training

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Rotator cuff repair surgery
$10,000 - $12,500
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$9,500 - $9,500
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Bingur Sonmez

  • 4.7 Excellent 334 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department

    1990 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

    Head of Surgical Sciences

    1990 - 1995, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY

    Cardiovascular and Surgery Specialist

    1987 - 1990, London/London/England

    ST. THOMAS HOSPITAL

    Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery

    1986 - 1987, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery

    1985 - 1986, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL ACADEMY

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Rotator cuff repair surgery
$10,000 - $12,500
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$9,500 - $9,500
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Ceki Paltura

  • 4.7 Excellent 93 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ceki Paltura is an ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon with 20 years of experience. He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Istanbul Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2010. Dr. Paltura became an Associate Professor in 2020. He has worked at leading hospitals, including Haseki and Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospitals.

    He received international training in voice surgery at Boston General Hospital. Dr. Paltura has published over 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He currently leads a private clinic in Kadıköy, Istanbul. His main areas of expertise are rhinoplasty, voice surgery, and general ENT procedures.

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Cochlear implant placement
$8,950 - $8,950
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,950 - $3,100
Mammoplasty
$3,900 - $7,500
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Serkan Kitis

  • 4.7 Excellent 334 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  •  Medical Experience

     

    - *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

    - *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

     

     Medical Education

     

    - *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

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Rotator cuff repair surgery
$10,000 - $12,500
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$9,500 - $9,500
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Ozlem Gungor Tuncer

  • 4.7 Excellent 334 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Neurology Specialist

    2009 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

    PRIVATE SİŞLİ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

    Neurology Specialist

    2008 - 2008, Sakarya/Türkiye

    SAKARYA YENİKENT STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurology Specialist

    2007 - 2008, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL

    Neurology Specialist

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Rotator cuff repair surgery
$10,000 - $12,500
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$9,500 - $9,500
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Rashad Rzazade

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 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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Lobectomy
$17,739 - $29,564
Chemotherapy
$1,650 - $6,500
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Ece Kalafatlar

  • 4.7 Excellent 433 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
  • Dr. Ece Kalafatlar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with a decade of experience specializing in a variety of procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, and breast augmentation. She has a certificate of animal use in experimental research and has attended several conferences and congresses pertaining to her field.
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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,500 - $3,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,000 - $3,650
Facelift
$4,750 - $6,500
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor of Oncology and Hematology

Lobectomy
$17,739 - $29,564
Chemotherapy
$1,650 - $6,500
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Mithat Biyikli

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

Lobectomy
$17,739 - $29,564
Chemotherapy
$1,650 - $6,500
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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 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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Lobectomy
$17,739 - $29,564
Chemotherapy
$1,650 - $6,500
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Turker Sahiner

  • 4.7 Excellent 334 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Turker Sahiner is a specialist in neurology and clinical neurophysiology with 29 years of experience. His areas of expertise include the management of multiple sclerosis, neuromyalgia, herniated disc, and Parkinson's disease. He has performed procedures such as deep brain stimulation, treatment of epilepsy, and electromyography. He has also made significant contributions to the field of neurology through his extensive research on Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy, with 21 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals.
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Rotator cuff repair surgery
$10,000 - $12,500
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$9,500 - $9,500
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Fazilet Karakoc

  • 4.7 Excellent 334 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    2012 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist \ Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist

    1995 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases

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Rotator cuff repair surgery
$10,000 - $12,500
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$9,500 - $9,500
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Abdul Kerim Yapici

  • 4.7 Excellent 93 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital
  • Place and Date of Birth: 1975, Bafra/Samsun

    Op. Dr. Abdül Kerim Yapıcı completed his primary and secondary education in

    his hometown of Bafra. After graduating from Bafra High School in 1992, he

    enrolled in the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Military Medical

    Faculty, completing his medical education in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002,

    he served as a Consulting Physician at Eskişehir Military Hospital. In 2002, he

    began his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at

    GATA. He successfully completed his specialization in 2007, earning the title of

    Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

    Between 2007 and 2012, he worked as a specialist doctor at Eskişehir Military

    Hospital. He then continued his career as an Assistant Professor at Ankara

    GATA and the Health Sciences University Gülhane Training and Research

    Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

    Dr. Yapıcı is married with three children and is proficient in English. He is also

    a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic

    Surgery, as well as the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association

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Cochlear implant placement
$8,950 - $8,950
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,950 - $3,100
Mammoplasty
$3,900 - $7,500
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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

    He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

    Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Kidney transplant
$16,500 - $18,000
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Haci Ali Telbisoglu

  • 4.5 Good 184 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Experience:

    Dermatologist, 01/2001 - Current 

    Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Health - İstanbul 

    Responsible physician with 23 years of experience maximizing patient wellness and cure. Maintaining to deliver healthcare excellence at Hospitaltürk Hospital, İstanbul. 

    Medical doctor in respected regional medical hospitals during the course of 23 years in the following cities: Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, İstanbul. 

    Maintained 95% success rate for patient goal attainment as measured by annual follow-up calls and surveys. 

    Assessed patients' skin diseases, conditions, and ailments to determine appropriate treatment 

    Prescribed medication and created treatment plans, referred patients for surgery where necessary 

    Monitored patient progress 

    Assessed and updated patients' medical history, including keeping a record of patients' symptoms Informed and educated patients on available treatments and preventative skincare 

    Referred patients to specialists in other fields 

    Kept up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs 

    Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees 

    Worked as one of the volunteer doctors for 1.5 months within the catastrophe field, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş.

    Skills:

    Detail Orientated 

    Acute Pain Understanding 

    Scheduling Proficiency 

    Treatment Plan Development 

    Patient management 

    In-Office Surgical Procedures 

    Patient Evaluation 

    Emergency Response 

    Skin Condition Treatment 

    Scheduling Expertise 

    Pain Management 

    Public Relations 

    Emergency Procedures 

    Cosmetic Procedures 

    Minimal Invasive Procedures 

    Medical Aesthetics 

    Education:

    1998 University of Vienna - Vienna

    Graduate Medical Education Dermatology Residency

    Completed my dermatology residency under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Georg Stingl, during the years 1994-1998.

    1994 Goethe Institut - Vienna.

    Language Institut Proficiency in German Language.

    In-between the years 1993-1994, enrolled in the German Language Course. Completed successfully the proficiency exam in 1994.

    1993 Antalya Gündoğmuş State Hospital.

    Graduate Medical Education Internal Medicine Worked as a resident/assistant doctor in the field of internal medicine during and in-between the years 1991-1993.

    This work experince also counted as my compulsory service to the State, Turkey.

    1990 University of İstanbul - Istanbul, 34

    Doctor of Medicine

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Bone marrow transplantation
$35,000 - $60,000
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Choi Min Hyub

  • 4.8 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, VG Plastic Surgery
  • Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Hospital Association

    Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

    Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)

    Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)

    Full Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA)

    Full Member, Korean Society for Medical Laser Medicine and Surgery

    Former Director, Planner Plastic Surgery Clinic

     

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Liposuction
$1,500 - $2,000
Breast lift
$8,700 - $10,500
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Anna Pujol

  • 4.7 Excellent 429 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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Retinal detachment surgery
$7,658 - $7,658
Thyroid resection
$18,921 - $21,286
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$29,564 - $41,390
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Camps Fresneda Alejandro

  • 4.7 Excellent 429 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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Retinal detachment surgery
$7,658 - $7,658
Thyroid resection
$18,921 - $21,286
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$29,564 - $41,390
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Marina Manchón

  • 4.7 Excellent 429 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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Retinal detachment surgery
$7,658 - $7,658
Thyroid resection
$18,921 - $21,286
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
$29,564 - $41,390
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