Best Doctors in the World

Prof. Dr. Tayfun Apuhan is a specialist in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. He is known for his skill in treating ear infections, repairing the tympanic membrane, and performing rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty. He also has experience in adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, sleep apnea surgery, vocal cord microsurgery, and head and neck tumor surgery. Dr. Apuhan founded the ENT and Head & Neck Surgery Department at Özel A Plus Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Dr. Apuhan earned his medical degree from İnönü University. He completed further training at Abant Izzet Baysal University, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Gazi University, and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has published over 200 scientific articles. He has also served as a session chair and editor at international conferences and journals. Dr. Apuhan currently leads the audiometry program at Doğuş University.

2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey

VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey

MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a thoracic surgeon with Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification (2003). He is also a member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS). Dr. Yıldırım completed fellowships at several international centers. At the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, he took part in 85 recipient surgeries and nearly 100 donor organ procurements.

Dr. Yıldırım wrote Turkey’s first overseas clinical publication on lung transplantation. He has presented at 37 international and 19 national congresses. He serves as a reviewer for leading journals and holds four patents in biomedical engineering. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, benign lung diseases, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.

Op. Dr. Atilla H.

Plastic Surgeon

Education

Specialty Training

2010 - 2016
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1989 - 1995
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2020 -
ClinicExpert - Plastic Surgery Specialist

Biography

Born in Cyprus, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon, Op. Dr. Atilla H. worked at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital for 3 years. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He worked at Ankara Bayındır Hospital for 2 years and at İskenderun State Hospital for 14 years.

Certificates

2021 - Thread Lift - Face Lift Certificates (Belgium)

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.

EXPERIENCE

2019 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

2015 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

2009 - 2009, /ABD

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2008 - 2008, /Sweden

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2000 - 2015, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Turkey

KOCAELI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

EDUCATION

2015

PROFESSOR

2009

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1992 - 1999, Antalya/Turkey

MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Expertise Training

1985 - 1991, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Over 170 scientific presentations and speeches at national and international scientific meetings

51 scientific articles, 33 of which are international

Author of 6 books and book chapters

3 TUBITAK projects

2 TUBITAK science incentive awards

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition 2nd Prize

Abdominal fascial flaps to provide complete implant coverage in one-stage breast reconstruction: an autologous solution

Preoperative colour Doppler evaluation in the planning of gluteal perforator flaps

A new application to increase breast projection in free breast graft reduction mammoplasty

A new application for the repair of penile skin defect; anterior scrotal artery flap

Use of botulinum toxin for correction of asymmetric crying faces

A useful tool for W-plasty design in the excision of irregular lesions

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association

Turkish Medical Informatics Association

Interplast Turkey Association

Balkan Association of Plastic Reconstuctive Aesthetic. Surgery

The AO Foundation AO CMF

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an Assistant Professor of ENT. He specializes in nose aesthetics, endoscopic sinus surgery, snoring and sleep apnea, and head and neck tumor surgery. He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his ENT residency at Kecioren Training and Research Hospital in 2011.

Dr. Gunbey has worked at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Adatip Istanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience as an observer at Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the European Rhinology Association, and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

Specialist in the area of regenerative medicine

Dr. Md Caner Kaya is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He practices at TWT Health Clinic in Istanbul. His main areas of expertise are body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and breast procedures. He performs rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, and FUE hair transplantation.

Dr. Kaya has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. This shows his skill and dedication to patient satisfaction. He earned his medical degree from Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University. He completed his specialization at Marmara University. Dr. Kaya is known for providing high-quality, personalized care in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2011 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2009 - 2011, Erzurum/Erzurum/Türkiye

ERZURUM REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2003 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Research Assistant

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

Prof. Hale Başak Çağlar is a radiation oncology director and expert in treating breast, lung, pancreatic, prostate and bone cancer. She is highly qualified, having obtained her education from Gazi University, Marmara University and Medipol University, and is a member of numerous societies, such as the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Radiosurgery Society.

Prof. Dr. Ümmügül Üyetürk completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994. She specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital from 1998 to 2003. Between 2008-2011, she received her subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.

After serving as the deputy chief physician at Suluova State Hospital, she established the Internal Medicine Department and Medical Oncology Science Branch at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University between 2011-2020, where she served as the head of the science branch. During this time, she educated resident doctors and students. Üyetürk, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2014, spent 6 months in Canada/Toronto in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

Üyetürk has published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has more than 20 scientific works published in national peer-reviewed journals. She also has over 100 presentations that have been delivered at international and national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books. In addition to her membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology, she has memberships in medical oncology associations within the country. She has received more than 10 awards given to her at universities and congresses.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Prostate Cancer and Urological Cancers
• Lung Cancer
• Gastrointestinal System Cancers
• Breast Cancer
• Ovarian, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancers (Genital Cancers)
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Dr. Süleyman Hilmi Yilmaz, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in otorhinolaryngology. He specializes in nasal congestion, nasal deformity, polyposis, lacrimal gland obstructions, head and neck tumors, and thyroid cancer. He also performs advanced ENT surgeries, including endoscopic sinus surgery and septal correction.

He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He completed his residency at Istanbul Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2013. Dr. Yilmaz has published many articles in both local and international journals. He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, the Istanbul ENT-BCC Specialists Association, and the Skull Base Association.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Göçmen is a Turkey-based neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience, specializing in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife. He is certified in functional neurosurgery, Gamma Knife and Endovascular procedures, and has won the Young Neurosurgeon Award by the German Society of Neurosurgery in 2014. He has written over 35 papers on brain diseases and neurosurgery, and is a member of several neurosurgery and spine organizations.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 

2010 Degree of Doctor in Medicine 

2010 Bachelor in Nutritional Sciences 

2018 Member of AMPTI (Mexican Association of Professionals in Intravenous Therapy)

2020 Master Degree in Regenerative Medicine 

2023 Certification of RCG, the more important Medical Community of Regenerative Medicine of Mexico 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2010 - 2013 Clinical Nutritionist in private hospitals and clinics

2013 - 2015 Nutritionist in the Medical Spa of Papaya Playa Project Hotel in Tulum 

2015 - 2016 Doctor in the Red Cross

2016 - 2018 Medical consultations and Vitamin  IV Drip in the best hotels of Tulum: Be Tulum, Nomade, Casa Malca, Azulik, Papaya Playa Project 

2017 - 2019 Specialst in Healing Wound Clinic with PRP and Stem Cells  

2015 - 2019 Vitamin IV Drip in hotels and private houses

2020 - 2024 Specialist in Regenerative Medicine - Stem Cells

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2018 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

DEMIROĞLU SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Head of Neurology Department

2017 - 2017, Istanbul/Türkiye

DEMIROĞLU SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Member of the Faculty

2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI HAMIDIYE ETFAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Education and Administrative Officer

2014 - 2015, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Member of the Faculty

1996 - 2014, Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI HAMIDIYE ETFAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1995 - 1996, Istanbul/Türkiye

SARIYER STATE HOSPITAL AYAZAĞA DISTRICT POLYCLINIC

Neurology Specialist

1989 - 1990, Istanbul/Türkiye

LULEBURGAZ STATE HOSPITAL

General Practitioner

Dr. Mehmet Saygı is a board-certified cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve diseases, hypertension, and arrhythmias. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. He completed his cardiology training at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 2019.

Dr. Saygı has performed more than 2,500 coronary angiographies. He has also completed over 300 stent and balloon procedures. He is skilled in advanced diagnostics such as transesophageal echocardiography and Holter monitoring. Dr. Saygı has worked at Ankara University, Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital, and Düzce Atatürk State Hospital.