Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.

Dr. Pradeep Nair is a cardiothoracic surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital in Al Ain. He specializes in complex heart procedures like the Bentall technique and redo CABG. Dr. Nair completed training at AIIMS New Delhi and Waikato Hospital in New Zealand. He treats adult conditions including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve issues.

• Performs heart port surgery and double valve replacements.
• Treats adults with ventricular septal defects (VSD) and atherosclerosis.
• Served as a Resident Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Nawaloka Hospital.
• Works within the Aster DM Healthcare network, which manages 20 million annual visits.

Dr. Tuba Efe is a wellness and preventive medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She focuses on functional medicine, healthy living, and tobacco addiction recovery. Dr. Efe conducts comprehensive health screenings, including premium and oncological check-ups for men and women. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for high patient safety standards.

• Specializes in mesotherapy, phytotherapy, and immunization programs.
• Presented research on physician dietary habits at the National Family Medicine Congress.
• Treats chronic pain and manages personalized smoking cessation plans.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Family Physicians Specialists.

Dr. Selda Ucuncuoglu is a wellness and check-up specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on preventive medicine, medical risk assessment, and healthy longevity. Dr. Ucuncuoglu treats obesity through specialized nutritional supplements and metabolic management. She works at Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.

• Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
• Performs basic, premium, and gender-specific oncological check-up screenings.
• Coordinates diagnostic laparoscopy and chronic pain management after surgery.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and Darüşşafaka Foundation.

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. Dr. Kucukaksu specializes in adult and pediatric heart transplantation. He completed fellowships at institutions in the US, Germany, and France.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center.
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs.
• Expert in LVAD systems and total artificial heart surgery.
• Established heart transplant centers at several major medical institutions.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Shaunak Valame specializes in pediatric tumors and molecular oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. His pediatric check-ups focus on evaluating molecular mechanisms to provide precise treatment paths.

• Earned DNB in Medical Oncology from the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco
• Treats solid tumors in children using targeted therapies and chemotherapy protocols
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Former lecturer for the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal

Professor Karaman is a consultant surgeon and co-founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology. He provides specialized pediatric check-ups for children with complex urological conditions.

• Treats congenital urological issues and phimosis – a condition where the foreskin is too tight
• Authored 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations in medical journals
• Former Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and chief of a major training hospital
• Member of the commission that sets the urology curriculum for the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Edited textbooks specifically on pediatric urology and uro-oncological conditions

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology and complex congenital heart diseases in children. Dr. Bilici performs minimally invasive transcatheter procedures for neonates and infants. He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

• Specializes in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and angiographic diagnostics.
• Participated in multicenter clinical studies on patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Kursat Fidanci is a pediatric cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, and rheumatic heart conditions. Dr. Fidanci holds the title of Associate Professor and has more than 10 years of subspecialty expertise. He previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease management.
• Expert in monitoring heart health for young athletes.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.
• Focuses on pediatric heart valve procedures and atrial septal defect surgery.

Dr. Yusuf Serdar Sakin is a professor of gastroenterology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He completed specialized motility and endoscopy training at the AMC Center in the Netherlands. Dr. Sakin focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases, reflux, and gallbladder disorders. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic mucosal resection for complex gastrointestinal cases.
• Analyzes digestive function using high-resolution manometry and pH-impedance metry.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Manages gastric and duodenal polyps using therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Sinan Altan Kocaman is a professor of cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kocaman holds a high citation count for his research in heart rhythm disorders. He treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) and ablation therapy.
• Implantation and long-term follow-up of cardiac pacemakers.
• Expertise in intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul