Best Doctors in the World — Page 2

Dr. Ali Sadioglu is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul. He ranked 59th out of 10,000 candidates in the national medical specialization exam. Dr. Sadioglu specializes in complex aesthetic procedures, including deep plane facelifts and mommy makeovers.

• Holds a microsurgery certificate from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association.
• Performs specialized techniques like Vaser liposuction and endoscopic facial surgery.
• Completed research on the long-term effects of abobotulinumtoxin A on skin.
• Works at a clinic member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Mustafa Akarcay is an ENT specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is the former Head of the ENT Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Akarcay has served as an Associate Professor at İzmir and İnönü Universities. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat diseases using modern surgical techniques.

• Served as Department Head at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Held teaching roles as a lecturer for over a decade.
• Dr. Akarcay works at the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.
• Practiced at leading institutions including Memorial Şişli and Kolan International.

Dr. Can Ilker Demir is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast surgery. Dr. Demir trained at Kocaeli University, a leading Turkish medical institution. He is known for achieving natural and lasting results for his patients.

• Performs aesthetic procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Treats patients in his private practice located in Istanbul.
• Served in Emergency Medicine, gaining skills in trauma and wound healing.
• Maintains a clinical focus on complex reconstructive surgical techniques.

Dr. Ugur Horoz is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He serves as a representative of Turkey for the European Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Horoz specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He completed international training as a research physician at Showa University in Japan.

• Performs high-success procedures including deep-plane facelifts and VASER liposculpture.
• Served as an assistant professor at Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine.
• Expertise in breast lifts, brow lifts, and complex fat grafting techniques.
• Works at a clinic reporting a 97% success rate for facelift surgeries.

Dr. Ibrahim Altoparlak is an ENT and plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and ear reconstruction. He received his medical degree and specialization from Ankara University. Dr. Altoparlak focuses on combining facial aesthetics with improved breathing function.

• Specialist in revision rhinoplasty to correct breathing and nasal aesthetics.
• Practices at Dr. MED, a center with a 97% success rate for facelifts.
• Trained at Ankara Hospital ENT Training Center for complex reconstructive cases.
• Performs functional ear reconstruction and rhinoseptoplasty procedures.

Dr. Hakan Ikizoglu is a hair transplant surgeon at Dr. MED clinic in Istanbul. He has performed hair restoration procedures for over 24 years. Dr. Ikizoglu uses Safir FUE, DHI, and Hybrid techniques to treat hair loss. He also holds specialized qualifications in Health Services Management and Business Administration.

• Performs hair, beard, eyebrow, eyelash, and moustache transplantation.
• Provides PRP hair loss treatments and specialized Afro hair transplant procedures.
• Treats patients at Dr. MED, which reports a 97% client satisfaction rate.
• Expertise includes FUT, DHI, and manual follicular unit extraction methods.

Dr. Olcay Guler is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He manages complex bone and joint conditions within a JCI-accredited facility. Dr. Guler previously held academic roles at Altınbaş University and Medipol University. He treats patients at one of Turkey’s most active private medical centers.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Served as a specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park and Medipol University.
• Treats a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Works in a facility that hosts patients from over 160 countries annually.

Dr. Dilek Demirez has performed over 3,500 plastic and reconstructive surgeries. She practices at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. Her work focuses on rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and abdominoplasty. Dr. Demirez is an Assistant Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

• Specializes in microsurgery and experimental surgical methods.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility for safety and quality.
• Completed surgical training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.
• Served as a researcher in plastic and reconstructive surgery clinics.

Dr. Ali Zirh has performed over 1,400 deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures in Turkey. He specializes in treating Parkinson’s disease and complex movement disorders. Dr. Zirh holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of DBS patients. He uses microelectrode recording to ensure high precision during brain surgery.

• Completed training at Johns Hopkins, the University of Virginia, and Toronto Western Hospital.
• Winner of the Elekta Award for stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
• Performed more than 1,900 surgical interventions for movement disorders.
• Member of the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

Dr. Fuzun Erdogan is a pioneer in medical aesthetics at Adem and Havva Medical Center. She was among the first professionals in Turkey to receive an official Medical Aesthetics Certificate. Dr. Erdogan specializes in hair transplants and laser-based skin rejuvenation. She holds a Certificate of Achievement from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained in aesthetic and laser technologies across Spain, France, Canada, and the US.
• Integrates nutritional health coaching with medical aesthetic treatments for beauty results.
• Served as the former lead physician at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
• Practices at Adem and Havva Center, which has performed over 16,000 procedures.

Dr. Derya Bingol is an award-winning plastic surgeon and co-founder of D'best Clinic in Istanbul. She performs up to 200 aesthetic operations each year. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate. Dr. Bingol was named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and Vaser liposuction.
• Authored over 20 scientific works in the plastic surgery field.
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

Dr. Gürkan Armağan is a DSD-certified dentist at Soraca Med in Antalya. He focuses on smile makeovers through digital dentistry and implantology. Dr. Armağan holds specific training in guided implant surgery, which improves implant placement accuracy. He treats patients at Soraca Med, a TMA-registered clinic meeting international quality standards.

• Certified in Digital Smile Design (DSD) for precise aesthetic planning.
• Completed an Aesthetic Dentistry Masterclass and an Advanced Implantology Workshop.
• Performs complex restorations including Emax veneers and All-on-6 dental implants.
• Uses digital dentistry solutions to create Hollywood Smile results for international patients.

Dr. Vahit Mutlu is a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss interventions, including gastric sleeve and bypass surgery. He has published research in the fields of bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Mutlu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for high surgical success rates.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, and stomach stapling.
• Treats endocrine and proctological conditions alongside obesity cases.
• Developed clinical experience at Turkish research and training hospitals.
• Author of multiple scientific studies focused on surgical research.

Dr. Sinan Eroglu is an ENT and facial plastic surgeon at his private clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in ethnic and revision rhinoplasty, chin implants, and otoplasty. Dr. Eroglu holds a medical degree from Marmara University and completed an ENT internship at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland.

• Member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).
• Performs approximately 400 rhinoplasty procedures annually.
• Former instructor at the Istanbul Aydın University Medical School.
• Published researcher in journals like the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Dr. Kezban Berberoglu is a professor of nuclear medicine at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She completed training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Berberoglu specializes in nuclear oncology and nuclear cardiology. She treats thyroid and prostate cancers using radioisotope therapies. She is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

• Performs Lutetium-177 and Actinium-225 therapies for oncology patients.
• Expert in PET-CT imaging using Gallium 68 for oncology cases.
• Member of the Turkish Nuclear Medicine Association cardiology work group.
• Works at an MTQUA Top 10 world hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Serdar Turhal is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in medical oncology and chemotherapy for breast cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a member of many international oncology associations and has authored numerous articles in international publications. He specializes in prognostic factors and the therapy of malignant gastrointestinal neoplasms. To receive a consultation from Dr. Turhal, please submit a request on Bookimed.

Dr. Cuneyt Turkmen is a nuclear medicine specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has published over 80 scientific papers on oncology and imaging. Dr. Turkmen completed a professional fellowship at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden. He focuses on targeted radionuclide therapy for liver, prostate, and thyroid cancers.

• Performs radioembolization and Lutetium-177 therapy for advanced cancer cases.
• Expertise in Actinium-225 radiation and Amyloid PET scans.
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital, the first in Turkey to reach this standard.