MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is a gynecologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She conducted clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville, USA. Dr. Kobal specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for hysterectomies and cyst removals. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 250,000 patients every year.

• Performs laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and genital reconstructive surgeries.
• Treats endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and complex HPV cases.
• Provides bioequivalent hormone therapies and functional medicine for women's health.
• Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical techniques.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy serves as an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs precise MRI of one area at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in interventional radiology to perform procedures using imaging guidance
• Expert in teleradiology for remote and detailed medical image analysis
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Presented research at 13 national and international medical congresses
• Provides whole-body imaging and specialized angiography for blood vessel health

Professor Mehmet Aydogan is a spine specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He uses pelvic and spinal MRI of one area to plan complex orthopedic treatments.

• Trained at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States
• Recognized internationally by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Former Head of the Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Authored 50 scientific journal articles on orthopedic and spinal conditions

Professor Gursel Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. He uses specialized imaging like MRI of one area to treat complex spine and bone conditions.

• Specializes in pelvis and acetabulum surgery – repairs fractures of the hip socket and pelvic ring
• Performs robotic MAKOplasty for high-precision joint replacements and faster recovery
• Specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating degenerative joint diseases including scoliosis, kyphosis, and severe osteoarthritis

Dr. Tokmak is a neurologist with a Master's degree in electrophysiology. She specializes in neurological evaluations and interprets brain MRI scans at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in diagnosing epilepsy using EEG and long-term video monitoring
• Specializes in evaluating brain imaging for dementia and Parkinson's disease
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Uses detailed diagnostics to identify complex nerve and brain disorders
• Formerly practiced at Medical Park Hospitals, a large national healthcare network

Dr. Oguzhan Babacan is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation for children with leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Babacan has performed allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical stem cell transplants for 13 years. He treats rare blood disorders and solid tumors in pediatric patients.

• Performs complex bone marrow transplants for leukemia and lymphoma cases.
• Treats childhood blood disorders like thalassemia, hemophilia, and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise in pediatric oncology, including neuroblastoma and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Savas Kansoy is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He founded Turkey’s first pediatric bone marrow transplantation units. Dr. Kansoy treates children with leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. He is a primary contributor to national stem cell transplant registries.

• Founded pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant clinics across major Turkish hospitals.
• Performs haploidentical, allogenic, and autologous stem cell transplantations.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Society of Hematology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He integrates MRI of one area into the evaluation of complex digestive and inflammatory conditions.

• Earned the rank of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Specializes in chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Completed a specialized gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine.
• Former Associate Professor at Fırat University – a major Turkish medical institution.
• Authors scientific papers and book chapters in multiple languages regarding digestive health.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Tugba Akin Telli is a medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium. Dr. Telli also gained experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. She focuses on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer patients.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Performs PET-MRI and immunohistochemistry for precise cancer diagnosis.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients using protocols from top European and American cancer centers.

Dr. Erhun Eyüboğlu trained at Johns Hopkins University. He leads surgical oncology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital where he uses MRI of one area for cancer diagnostics.

• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in pancreatic cancer treatment including the complex Whipple procedure
• Specializes in obesity surgery at a JCI-accredited medical center
• Focuses on surgical oncology and oncologic imaging for precise treatment planning

Dr. Jaroslaw Maczynski is an orthopedic surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He has performed over 1,500 hip and knee prosthetic procedures. These include both primary surgeries and complex revisions. Dr. Maczynski previously served as head of orthopedics at Jelenia Góra Regional Hospital.

• Specializes in hip capoplasty and joint reconstruction.
• Treats peri-prosthetic fractures and shoulder dislocations.
• Performs arthroscopic knee surgery and ACL reconstruction.
• Works at ISO-certified KCM Clinic, which treats 700+ international patients annually.

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien is a leading oncohematologist at the Teknon Oncology Institute in Barcelona. He specializes in treating complex blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Cobo Valien earned his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Barcelona. He serves patients at Centro Médico Teknon, a JCI-accredited facility.

• Treats acute and chronic leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and biological therapy for hematologic malignancies.
• Recipient of the Spanish Hematology Association award for medical reporting.
• Heads research projects supported by the Catalan Society of Hematology.

Dr. Garces Gatnau is the Clinical Head of Dermatology at Hospital de Sant Pau. He specializes in skin cancer imaging and serves as a pioneer in oncodermatology.

• Directs the Mohs Unit at the Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Performed over 1,400 Mohs procedures – a surgical technique using microscopic tissue analysis
• Expert in skin cancer screening and aesthetic reconstruction after tumor removal
• Member of the European Society for Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Averaged 4.9/5 patient ratings on TopDoctors for his clinical expertise

Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He also works in the molecular neuroimaging department for PET scans. Dr. Topcular treats patients at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Turkey.

• Specialize in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.
• Performs neuropsychological assessments and molecular brain imaging.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
• Manages neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell therapy protocols.