Best Doctors in the World

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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Neurologist
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Behruz Uysal

  • 5 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Behruz Uysal is a top hair transplant surgeon in Turkey. He is known worldwide for his skill and modern techniques. He has performed over 8,000 hair transplant surgeries. Dr. Uysal is respected for his focus on patient care and his artistic approach to hair restoration.

    Dr. Uysal leads the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also teaches regularly at Istanbul Aydin University. He is certified in Hair Transplant and Mesotherapy. Dr. Uysal is a member of ISAPS and the Turkish Medical Association. He often speaks at international conferences and live surgery workshops.

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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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Ozcan Yildiz

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Yildiz has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, examining topics such as Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, lipid-lowering treatment, dexamethasone suppression tests, thyroxin therapy, familial Mediterranean fever, and idiopathic thrombocytopenia. These articles have been published in journals such as Medical Oncology, J Endocrinol Invest, Swiss Med Wkly, Int J Cardiol, Eur J Med Res, Ethiop Med J, Gynecol Oncol, Med Hypotheses, Int J Gynecol Cancer, Med Oncol, West Indian Med J, and Cases J.
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Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Erol Akgul

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

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Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Asuman Mersin Kokrek

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Specialist of regenerative medicine

Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Sumeyye Altintas Kaksi

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dermatologist

Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Bunyamin Kaplan

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Specialist in radiation oncology
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Bariş Ekici

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Bariş Ekici is an associate professor and pediatric neurologist specializing in autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and dyslexia. He is a co-developer of the NeuroPLAY method, an early intervention program for autism. He has published numerous studies and authored five books about autism. He is a member of the International Society for Autism Research and the American Epilepsy Society.
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Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Rotstein Michael

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Michael Rotstein is a board-certified pediatric neurologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in treating complex neurological disorders in children, including epilepsy, encephalitis, Reye syndrome, and pediatric brain tumors. He earned his medical degree from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He also completed advanced training at Dana Children's Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center.

    Dr. Rotstein is known for his clinical skills and has helped improve treatment protocols in pediatric neurology. His work has led to high success rates in treating children. He is active in research and has published articles in leading medical journals. His practice is accredited by top medical boards in Israel and internationally.

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Ali Vefa Ozturk

  • 5 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,000 - $3,500
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Gabriele Latakiate-ciulade

  • 4.7 Excellent 125 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Gabrielė Latakaitė-Čiuladė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She has over ten years of experience. Her main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction, body contouring, eyelid and facial procedures, and corrective surgeries after weight loss. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė completed her residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Vilnius University in 2018. She also holds an MD from Vilnius University.

    She works at several leading clinics in Vilnius, including Vitkus Clinic, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, and Santaros Clinics. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė is a member of the Baltic Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. She has presented at many international conferences, focusing on complications in reconstructive surgery and breast reconstruction. She has also co-authored scientific publications on facial reanimation. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė speaks Lithuanian and English.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,914 - $2,735
Brain tumor removal
$23,439 - $35,159
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Rosso Raphael

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Rosso Raphael is a leading cardiologist and internal medicine specialist. He is known for his expertise in electrophysiology and cardiac arrhythmias. He performs advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, carotid angioplasty, and stenting. His work leads to high success rates and better patient outcomes.

    Dr. Raphael is an active member of the Israeli Heart Society. He has published many scientific articles and has made important contributions to his field. He is committed to academic excellence. He mentors medical students and writes original research, reviews, and editorials for top medical journals.

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Simonas Kaupas

  • 4.7 Excellent 125 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Simonas Kaupas is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has broad clinical experience and completed residencies in both orthopedics and plastic surgery at Vilnius University. Dr. Kaupas has also completed international fellowships in hand and reconstructive surgery in Sweden, Nepal, and the Czech Republic. He has attended advanced training courses throughout Europe.

    Dr. Kaupas specializes in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial and breast reconstruction, facial nerve paralysis treatment, and complex hand and wrist surgery. He is an active member of Lithuanian and international plastic surgery congresses and often presents his work. Dr. Kaupas has worked at leading Lithuanian medical centers, including Meliva/Kardiolitos Clinics, Nordclinic, and Santaros Clinics.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,914 - $2,735
Brain tumor removal
$23,439 - $35,159
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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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Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$2,600 - $4,000
Breast lift
$8,700 - $10,500
Liposuction
$1,500 - $2,000
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Bulent Polat

  • 5 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,000 - $3,500
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Itzhak Fried

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Itzhak Fried is a renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who graduated from Stanford University and trained at Yale University. He specializes in advanced brain surgeries, epilepsy treatment, deep brain stimulation, functional brain mapping and epilepsy-related vascular malformations treatments. He is also known for his innovative approach to study the nature and development of epilepsy seizures, modern programs for management of patients with epilepsy, and new methods for recovery speech and memory disorders. He currently practices at Ichilov Hospital, Tel-Aviv Medical Center and teaches at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Yale University.
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Jack Baniel

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Jack Baniel is a Professor of Urology and Chief of Urology section at Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel. He specializes in the reconstruction of the bladder, robotic prostatectomy, cancer surgeries with preservation of the nerve endings. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is actively involved in research in the field of uro-oncology. He is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and is a member of various professional organizations, including the Israeli Medical Association, the Israeli Association of Urology, the European Association of Urology, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), and the American Association of Urology.

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Alp Burak Catakoglu

  • 4.5 Good 231 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Coronary angiography and stent procedures
    • Chronic complete occluded coronary interventions
    • Main coronary and bifurcation interventions
    • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
    • Intra-coronary imaging and physiological examinations (OCT, FFR and RFR)
    • Peripheral angiography and interventions
    • Carotid angiography and stent procedures
    • Atrial septal defect closure
    • Percutaneous mitral valve repair (Mitra-Clip)
    • Left atrial appendage closure
    • Renal denervation

    Education
     

    • Kdz. Ereğli Anatolian High School (1993)
    • I.Ü. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, English Medicine Programme (1993-1999)
    • University of London, St. Georges Hospital, Internal Medicine Rotation, England (1997)
    • Florence Nightingale Hospital, Cardiology Department (1999-2004)
    • Coronary Physiology and Clinical Use of FFR Course, France (2011)
    • TAVI Training, Switzerland (2011)
    • Bioabsorbable Vascular Scaffold Certification, France (2012)
       

    Experience
     

    • Liv Hospital Ulus (2013-)
    • Istanbul Bilim University, Department of Cardiology (2008-2012)
    • Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara (2009-2010)
      Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiology (1999-2012)
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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,741 - $2,741
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Dan Grisaro

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Dan Grisaro is a leading Israeli specialist in gynecological cancer diagnosis and treatment, specializing in ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and cervical cancer. He has senior physician, head of department and lecturer experience at various medical centers and universities. He has held 39 presentations and is the author of 83 published scientific articles, and is a member of various professional societies.

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Elgun Samedov

  • 4.7 Excellent 16 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
Breast lift
$3,000 - $3,500
Embryo cryopreservation
$480 - $480
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