Best Doctors in the World — Page 14

Dr. Berk Aksoy is a prosthodontist at Hospitadent Dental Hospital in Istanbul. He specialized in prosthesis at Hacettepe University. Dr. Aksoy performs aesthetic smile makeovers including Hollywood Smile procedures. He works at a TEMOS-certified facility that serves 150,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant prosthetics.
• Certified in Botulinum Toxin theory and practice for dental applications.
• Performs aesthetic restorations using Emax and zirconium veneers.
• Completed specific training in anterior aesthetic composite restorations.

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı is the inventor and patent holder of a unique FUE micromotor technique. This method allows surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. He currently performs hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Arpacı trained under leading surgeons, including Dr. Bessam Farjo.

• Holds Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the ISHRS in Berlin.
• Received Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification at the Milan Hair Transplant Institute.
• Performed FUE transplants involving over 5,800 grafts in single sessions.
• Former president and chief trainer of an accredited Beauty and Aesthetic School.

Dr. Selcuk Basa is the Dean of Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with decades of academic and clinical experience. Dr. Basa specializes in complex facial surgery and reconstructive procedures. He works at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital, which features 183 dental units and general anesthesia rooms.

• Former Dean of Marmara University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• Completed surgical training at Guy’s Hospital in London and Marien Hospital in Germany.
• Studied facial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC in the USA.
• Practiced at specialized maxillofacial units in France and Bonn University in Germany.

Dr. Burak Buyukturk is an orthodontist at Estemarley in Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Orthodontics from Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Buyukturk completed six years of doctoral training in treatment planning and clinical research. He treats children, adolescents, and adults for complex dental alignment issues.

• Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS).
• Performs orthodontic procedures including Invisalign, ceramic braces, and e-motion aligners.
• Former faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at Süleyman Demirel University.
• Works at Estemarley, a center serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Dr. Murat Savas is a professor of urology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions. Dr. Savas completed a prestigious urology fellowship at Charité Hospital in Berlin. He holds multiple certifications in laparoscopic surgery from the Endourology Association and IRCAD.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Winner of the Best Video Award from the National Urology Congress.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Certified in urodynamics, neuro-uropharmacology, and microsurgical varicocele techniques.

Dr. Ahmet Konuralp Ozcelik is a prosthetist at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Istanbul University. Dr. Ozcelik specializes in full-arch restorations and aesthetic porcelain laminates. He has worked in dental health tourism for several years.

• Specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant-supported solutions.
• Performs complex prosthetic treatments and porcelain laminate restorations.
• Provides restorative, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures.
• Practices at Dental Bosphorus, which serves 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a transplant surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He has performed 1,000+ liver transplants with a 90% success rate. He also completed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate. Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex organ transplantation and surgical oncology.

• Serves as a professor at the Medical Park Organ Transplantation Unit.
• Former manager of the Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University.
• Performs high-complexity procedures including Whipple surgery and liver resections.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He specializes in IVF, intrauterine insemination, and microsurgical tuboplasty. Dr. Aydin previously held a professorship at Biruni University. He also served as a medical specialist at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Holds membership in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
• Is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Alpaslan Terzi is a general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity treatment. Dr. Terzi treats patients using gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. He currently serves as a Professor at several medical institutions in the region.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association.
• Maintains a 100% success rate across all weight loss surgery patients.
• Holds certificates in experimental cell culture and animal use for clinical research.
• Practices at the KalDer-accredited hospital serving 250,000 patients every year.

Dr. Celil Göçer is a senior ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He completed specialized training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Göçer serves as a Professor for the Lokman Hekim Health Group. He focuses on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and complex sinus conditions.

• Authored over 30 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Received professional recognition for his surgical training models in stapedectomy.
• Performs cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Expertise covers pediatric and adult cases, including cleft palate repair and sleep apnea.

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Nazlı Korkmaz is an Associate Professor specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and IVF at Central Hospital. She focuses on reproductive medicine and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Korkmaz contributes to national and international scientific publications on women's health. She treats patients at a private medical center that serves 138,000 people annually.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery, cosmetic gynecology, and water birth.
• Treats reproductive conditions including endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids.
• Provides sexual therapy and comprehensive menopause care.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.