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Semih Aki

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injections, and PRP therapy. Dr. Aki previously served as a professor at Istanbul University for several years. He treats complex cases involving stroke recovery and spinal cord injuries.

    • Member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
    • Expert in neural and ozone therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
    • Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
    • Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.
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Ayse Sokullu

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Ayse Sokullu is a pediatrician at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She led the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for over five years. Dr. Sokullu specializes in nutrition, child development, and lactation counseling. She works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

    • Supports Baby-Friendly Hospital certification and conducts specialized nurse training.
    • Treats common childhood illnesses and manages vaccination schedules.
    • Sits on the Patient Safety Committee at Anadolu Medical Center.
    • Managed patient follow-up in pediatric outpatient clinics for ten years.
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Nermina Alagic

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

    Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

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Baris Demiriz

  • 4.9 Excellent 217 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED
  • Dr. Baris Demiriz is a general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 15 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has published many articles in national and international journals.

    Dr. Demiriz is a member of IFSO, the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, and the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery training at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2007.

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Görkem Özgen

  • 4.7 Excellent 142 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital
  • Dr. Görkem Özgen is a general surgeon with many years of clinical experience. He has a strong academic background. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program). He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

    He has worked in public and private healthcare institutions. He brings this experience to his private practice. His clinical focus includes obesity treatment, breast diseases, abdominal wall hernias, and anorectal disorders. He uses current, safe, and science-based surgical methods within a multidisciplinary care model.

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Mehmet Dogu Canoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

    He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

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Tamer Cakar

  • 4.9 Excellent 217 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED
  • Dr. Tamer Cakar is an expert in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, and dental grilling. He has extensive experience with veneers, tooth whitening, smile makeovers, root canal treatments, and dental implants. Dr. Cakar is the founder of ActGrillz Dental Jewelry Atelier in Istanbul. He also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Acıbadem Hospital Dental Clinic.

    Dr. Cakar earned his MD from Aegean University. He completed specialized training in endodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He has performed hundreds of successful procedures and maintains high patient satisfaction. Dr. Cakar is known for his commitment to quality, innovation, and international standards in dental care.

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Tayfun Caliskan

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is a specialist in chest diseases and interventional pulmonology. His focus areas include bronchoscopy, EBUS, and the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He received his MD from GATA in 1999. He completed his Chest Diseases residency at GATA Haydarpaşa between 2002 and 2006. He served as a specialist and deputy chief at military hospitals. He was on the faculty at GATA and Sultan 2. Abdulhamit Han. He completed advanced training at The University of Chicago Medicine in 2015–2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2021. He has worked at Anadolu Medical Center since 2022.

    He co-authored The Essential Intensivist Bronchoscopy. He is the Turkish translator of The Essential EBUS Bronchoscopy. He is a member of WABIP, EABIP, the European Respiratory Society, the Turkish Thorax Association, and the Lung Health and Intensive Care Association. He serves on the Executive Board of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group of the Turkish Respiratory Research Association.

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Osman Bulut Ocak

  • 4.7 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Arzu Tekkeli

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dt. Arzu Tekkeli has worked at the Department of Dentistry, Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, since 2018. She previously worked at Avicenna Hope Hospital. She graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She began her studies in 1994.

    Clinical focus: aesthetic dentistry, digital dentistry with CAD/CAM, and smile design.

    Memberships: Turkish Dental Association, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Oral Implantology Association, Women’s Physicians Support Foundation, Contemporary Life Support Foundation. Programs attended: Implant-Der Academy and EDAD (Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association).

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Nihal Isik

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Nihal Işık is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She has worked there since December 2020. Her focus areas include multiple sclerosis, headaches, botulinum toxin therapy, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She completed her medical and neurology training at Hacettepe University.

    She won third prize in the MS category at the 38th National Neurology Congress in 2002. She has supervised 23 theses. Her publications include 25 international and 36 national peer-reviewed articles. She has presented 48 international and 137 national conference papers. She has chaired 8 sessions and given 14 invited talks or panels. She is the author of “Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for MS.” She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurological Society, and the MS Study Group. She has served as the ECTRIMS Turkey representative since 2012.

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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.6 Excellent 156 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for various cancers. Dr. Okutur achieved his Associate Professorship in 2016. He treats complex conditions like melanoma and pancreatic cancer. He holds certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

    • Winner of the Oncology Research Award from the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
    • Authored over 20 scientific papers and 10 book chapters on oncology.
    • Member of the Turkish Immuno-Oncology Society.
    • Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
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Veysel Ozcan

  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veysel OZCAN Clinic
  • Dr. Veysel Ozcan is an expert in aesthetic and holistic medicine. He has over 12 years of experience working in top clinics in Nişantaşı and Bakırköy. He is known for his careful work and high patient satisfaction. Dr. Ozcan delivers natural and effective results.

    He holds certifications from the Turkish Ministry of Health in Mesotherapy, Phytotherapy, Cupping Therapy, and Ozone Therapy. He combines modern aesthetic treatments with complementary wellness therapies. Dr. Ozcan also served as Chief Physician for two years. In this role, he led clinical teams and managed hospital departments.

    He has chaired important hospital committees, including Infection, Quality, Inspection, Facility Security, and Patient Safety. He is dedicated to high medical standards and patient safety. Dr. Ozcan speaks fluent English and intermediate Kurdish. He is recognized for his innovative and patient-centered approach.

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Bulent Unal

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • The doctor is a seasoned oncologist and general surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in cancer treatment and organ transplants. Recognized for significant contributions in the field, the doctor has received numerous awards, including the AACR Scholar-in-Training Award and the Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in Liver Transplantation. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious associations, including the American Society of Breast Cancer and the Surgical Oncology Association, where they serve on the Board of Directors.

    The doctor holds a M.Sc degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, and completed a Ph.D./Specialty in General Surgery at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

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Necdet Uskent

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 55 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

    • Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
    • A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
    • Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
    • Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.
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