Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 17

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Pasquale Totaro is a reproductive endocrinologist at Ospedale Santa Maria in Bari. He coordinates a fertility center performing 1,000+ procedures every year. Under his leadership, the hospital ranks first in Italy for intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles. Dr. Totaro specializes in medically assisted procreation and obstetrics-gynecological ultrasound.

• Ranks 4th nationally for oocyte thawing procedures.
• Authored over 30 scientific publications on reproductive medicine.
• Active member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
• Performs complex procedures including IVF, egg cryopreservation, and robotic myomectomy.

Dr. Jelena Jevtic Akif is a specialist obstetrician and gynecologist at Dubai London Hospital. She focuses on gynecological endocrinology and prenatal care. She has held teaching roles as a professor of gynecology in Belgrade. Dr. Akif treats complex conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 110,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in laser treatments for stress urinary incontinence and vaginal rejuvenation.
• Performs 4D ultrasound and invasive diagnostic procedures like hysteroscopy.
• Treats lower genital tract pathology and vaginal relaxation syndrome.
• Expert in surgical procedures including myomectomy and Cesarean sections.

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is a urologist and surgical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in robot-assisted urologic surgery and uro-oncology. Dr. Tanriverdi treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. He performs complex procedures including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in percutaneous kidney surgery and endourology.
• Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association.
• Specialized in minimally invasive thyroid and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Dr. Namrata Narendra Jadhav is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Dubai London Hospital. She focuses on high-risk obstetrics and cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Jadhav trained at top medical institutions in Mumbai and the UAE. She successfully manages pregnancies complicated by hypertension, diabetes, and previous cesarean sections.

• Completed specialized laparoscopic training in both 2016 and 2022.
• Treats reproductive health issues like endometriosis, PCOS, and uterine fibroids.
• Performs cosmetic gynecological procedures and surgical removals like myomectomies.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Dubai London Hospital in the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Dr. Rafet Eren is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Eren is an Associate Professor with around 50 scientific publications in international journals. He received the Young Researcher Award from the Turkish Society of Hematology.

• Performs bone marrow transplants and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and biological treatments for blood cancers.
• Member of the European Society of Hematology and the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel heads surgical interventions for gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He uses ultrasound to guide precise laparoscopic and robotic procedures for colon and rectum tumors.

• Holds a certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology
• International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Specializes in neuroendoscopic methods for removing tumors with high precision
• Performs plastic surgery for functional disorders like fecal incontinence
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for rectal polyposis and adenocarcinoma

Dr. Esther Iyune Cojab is a fertility specialist at Advanced Fertility Center Cancun. She trained at INPer, Mexico's primary center for pregnancy and reproductive medicine. Dr. Iyune Cojab holds subspecialty certification in the biology of human reproduction. She treats complex cases of infertility and manages high-risk pregnancies.

• Specializes in IVF, artificial insemination, and embryo cryopreservation.
• Performs colposcopy and surgical procedures for uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts.
• Provides family planning and menopause consultations for international patients.
• Works at a clinic registered with the FDA for human cell handling.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.

• Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
• Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Everardo Treviño Ortiz is a reproductive endocrinologist at Advanced Fertility Center Cancun. He authored the first research study in Mexico on GnRH antagonists. Dr. Treviño Ortiz helped introduce Double Stimulation protocols to the country. He trained at the National Institute of Perinatology and Tecnológico de Monterrey.

• Held professional roles at Texas Woman’s Hospital in Houston, USA.
• Served as a consultant for fertility centers in the UK and Somalia.
• Performs high-complexity IVF, gender selection, and reproductive surgery.
• Treats patients at a clinic specializing in reproductive oncology and male infertility.

Dr. Hamdullah Sozen is a gynecologic oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in treating ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers using endoscopic techniques. Dr. Sozen focuses on minimally invasive surgery to help patients recover faster.

• Member of the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO).
• Performs laparoscopic hysterectomies and surgery for complex endometriosis.
• Expert in colposcopy and diagnosing cervical pathologies.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a robotic surgery center of excellence.

950 pediatric bone marrow transplants performed – Dr. Baytan is a professor at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul.

• Uses ultrasound to guide biopsies and monitor progress for children with blood disorders
• Specializes in treating acute leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors like neuroblastoma
• Performs haploidentical stem cell transplants using half-matched donors
• Author of 15 articles in international medical journals and three medical books
• Member of the specialized pediatric transplant unit at one of Turkey's largest hospitals

Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.

• Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
• Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.