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Yigit Changa

  • 5 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology. He received advanced training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He became a cardiology specialist in 2016 and completed his residency in 2010. Dr. Changa is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.

    He has worked at leading hospitals, including Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Dr. Changa speaks English fluently. He has a solid academic and clinical background in cardiology.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
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Uri Kramer

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 56 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Uri Kramer is a highly experienced pediatric neurologist with a specialty in epilepsy treatment in children, who has been practicing for over 50 years. He is the author of a novel epilepsy alarm-system and has written over 160 scientific papers in pediatric neurology. He is also the former President of the Israel Epilepsy Association and a member of the American and Israeli Pediatric Neurology Societies.

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Viviean Drory

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Dr. Viviean Drory is a renowned Israeli neurologist, specializing in clinical neurophysiology, electrophysiology, and electromyography. With over 35 years of clinical experience, she is an expert in treating neuromuscular disorders, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and various neurological conditions. Over her career, she has held numerous prestigious positions and has made significant contributions to the field of neurology with numerous presentations and publications.
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Benjamin Mailyk

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Milik studied the new field of "weight loss body shaping and excess skin removal" in Pittsburgh, USA. Upon returning to Israel in 2007, Dr. Milik founded the first service in Israel in this field, a field that had not been treated in Israel until then: "Body shaping and excess skin removal during weight loss service" at Tel Aviv Medical Center - "Ichilov". Dr. Milik has the most experience in Israel in this field and has operated on hundreds of patients after weight loss. He currently heads the "Plastic Surgery and Weight Loss Body Shaping Service" at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv (Ichilov Hospital)
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Aviva Fatal-valevsky

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Aviva Fattal-Valevski is an experienced neurologist specializing in the treatment of brain neurogenetic disorders in children. She has been in the field since 1993 and has held various positions at the Sourasky Medical Center since then. She is a member of various medical organizations, such as the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

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Dror Levin

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Dror Levin is a senior pediatrician and director of the blood disorder and bone cancer (sarcoma) treatment departments at Children's Hospital "Dana" and Medical Center "Sourasky" respectively. He is a specialist in pediatric medicine, hematology, and oncology, with additional experience studying abroad at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy.

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Zvi Ram

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in disorders of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, brain tumors, and Parkinson's Disease. He has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatments and research, and is an expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

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Arnon Karni

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Arnon Karni is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis, with a reception day on Sundays from 16:00-21:00. He is affiliated with Tel Aviv University School of Medicine and has completed immunological studies at Harvard University in Boston. He has also participated in 40 scientific conferences, authored over 30 publications in professional journals, and is a member of the Israeli Society of Neurology, Israeli society of Neuroimmunology, and the European Association for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research. He offers access to advanced medical expertise and technologies and can coordinate doctor consultations, doctor second opinions, diagnostics and medical treatments in Israel.

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Adem Ucar

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
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    Medical Interests and Activities 

    Interventional Radiology 

    Oncological Radiology and Interventions 

    Vascular Radiology 

    Education and Experience 

    Department of Radiology, Liv Hospital, Ulus (2012 -…) 

    Interventional Radiology, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (2006 - 2012) 

    Faculty Hospital Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University (Observer, 2010) 

    Interventional Radiology, Boston Children’s Hospital Vascular Anomaly Center, Harvard University (2008) 

    Department of Radiodiagnostic, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (2001 - 2005) 

    Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Memberships 

    Turkish Society of Radiology 

    Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology 

    Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiologic Society of Europe 

    European Society of Radiology

    Researches and Publications 

    National: 12

    International: 23 

    Presentations: 60

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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
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Emrah Özdemir

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Cardiology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Diseases

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Diseases

    • Hypertension

    • Hyperlipidemia

    Education

    • Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training 2011,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2006,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    Career

    • Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan E.A.H 2011-2013, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

    • Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2011, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    Publications: Doğan A, Özdemir B, Bal H, Özdemir E, Kurtoğlu N.Ticagrelor-associated thrombotic

    thrombocytopenic purpura.Anatol J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;17(1):73-74

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $28,000
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Menahem Ben-haim

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Included in the list of the best doctors in Israel 2021 by the international edition of Forbes. Awards and prizes: 2001 - R. Vishnitzer Prize for the best presentation, 22nd Conference of the Israeli Society of Surgery. 2001 - Best poster, 8th annual conference of the Israel Transplant Association. 2007 - R. Vishnitzer Prize for the best oral presentation, 25th Conference of the Association of Israeli Surgeons.
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Sonnenblick Amir

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Sonnenblick Amir is a renowned surgical oncologist with a specialized focus in breast cancer. He has received several accolades for his work, including the ESMO Breast Cancer Translational Research Award and ISCORT Best Paper of the Year Award twice. He is known for his involvement in important clinical trials such as 'Aphinity' and 'Olympia'. He has also contributed to over 30 national and international scientific meetings and his research has been published on numerous occasions.
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Okay Abaci

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Cardiology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Interventional Cardiology

    • Peripheral Artery Diseases

    • Heart Valve Diseases

    • Hypertension

    • hyperlipidemia

    • Heart failure

    • Leg Vascular Diseases

    Education

    • Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology /Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine /Medical Doctor Education 2005, Bursa/Turkey

    Career

    • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Adıyaman 82nd Year State Hospital 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

     

    Publications: Abacı Okay, Özkan Alev, Kocas Cüneyt, Çetinkal Gökhan, Karaca Osman Sükrü,

     

    Baydar Onur, Kaya Aysem, Gürmen Azız Tevfik (2015). Impact of Rosuvastatin on Contrast-

    Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients at High Risk for Nephropathy Undergoing Elective

     

    Angiography. The American Journal of Cardiology, 115(7), 867-871., Doi:

    10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.01.007

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $28,000
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Ali Vefa Ozturk

  • 5 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,750 - $26,250
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
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Abdullah Özkardes

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Neurology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Botox treatment in pain

    • Neurophysiology (EMG, EEG, Evoked responses)

    • Lumbar Puncture

    • Sleep Medicine (PSG)

    • Flight Medicine

    • Migraine and botox applications

    • Multiple sclerosis treatment

     

    Education

    • GATA Medical Faculty Medical Doctor Training, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul

    • GATA Faculty of Medicine Neurology Specialization Training 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

     

    Career

    • GATA Neurology Department Specialist 1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey

    • GATA Neurology Assistant Professor 1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey

    • Kütahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Medical Officer 1995-2003,

    Kütahya/Turkey

    • Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist 2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    Publications: Ozkardeş A., Özata M., Bayhan Z., Çorakçı A., Vural O., Yardım M., Gündoğan MA.,

    “Acute hypothyroidism leads to reversible alterations in central nervous system as revealed by

    somatosensory evoked potantials” Electroencephalogr. Clin. Neurophysiol. (1996).

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $28,000
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Jang Seungbin

  • 4.8 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 5 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, VG Plastic Surgery
  • Dr. Jang Seung-bin is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He is the Director of Very Good Plastic Surgery Clinic. He is a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

    Dr. Jang completed clinical training at Hiroshima University Hospital in Japan. This experience helped him deepen his skills in plastic surgery. He received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award from the Republic of Korea for his contributions to medicine. Before his current role, he served as Director at Mighty Plastic Surgery Clinic and POP Plastic Surgery Clinic.

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Liposuction
$1,500 - $2,000
Otoplasty (ear surgery)
$3,000 - $5,000
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Tamas Laszlo

  • 4.3 Good 14 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
The Wertheim-Meigs operation
$10,525 - $20,104
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$2,520 - $2,520
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Celal Akdeniz

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2010 - 2012

    M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    2002 - 2010

    Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    1993 - 1998

    İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

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Breast cancer surgery
$4,000 - $10,000
Rehabilitation with "Lokomat"
$300 - $400
SIRT therapy
$30,000 - $30,000
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2015 - 2015

    Medipol Üniversitesi Parkinson Hastalığı ve Hareket Bozuklukları Merkezi

    2009 - 2009

    Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

    1999 - 2004

    Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

    1997 - 2009

    Amerikan Hastanesi

    1997 - 1997

    VKV Amerikan Hastanesi

    1995 - 1995

    Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital Research Fellow

    1995 - 1995

    Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1995 - 1997

    Toronto Western Hospital,

    1994 - 1994

    Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital

    1992 - 1992

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia

    1992 - 1992

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington

    1992 - 1992

    İsrail Kudüs, The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

    1991 - 1991

    İspanya Zaragoz- The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow, Scotland, İngiltere

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council1994

    Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Neurophysiology

    1993

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

    1989

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

    1983

    Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

    1983

    Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

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Breast cancer surgery
$4,000 - $10,000
Rehabilitation with "Lokomat"
$300 - $400
SIRT therapy
$30,000 - $30,000
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Fatih Ceran

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Fields of Study and Interests

     Aesthetic Surgery

     Microsurgery

     Maxillofacial Surgery

     Burn and Wound Treatment

     Hand Surgery

     

    Education

     Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

     Health Sciences University Plastic Surgery Clinic, 2017

     

    Career

     Batman Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020

     Medicalpark Hospital, 2020-2022

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $28,000
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