Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Education

• Faculty of Medicine: Trakya University, 1982-1988
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 1994-1998
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, 1996
• Phytotherapy Master's Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, 2017-2018

Experience

• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Bursa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor: Department of Radiation Oncology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, 2021-2024
• Lecturer Gelisim University SMYO, 2013-2020

Medical Interests

• Breast Cancer / Intraoperative Radiotherapy
• Gynaecological Cancers / Brachytherapy Applications
• Gastrointestinal System Tumours
• Prostate Cancer / Hydrogel Space Oar Certificate and Application
• Lung Cancers
• Brain Tumours
• Head and Neck Cancers

Dr. Sinem Iliaz is a pulmonologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a member of the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Iliaz treats lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea. She won third prize in the ERS Respiratory Championship as part of the Turkey team.

• Earned multiple research awards from the Turkish Thoracic Society.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary embolism and COPD.
• Performs lung cancer surgery and pneumonectomy procedures.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited medical facility.

Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler is an orthopedic surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He completed microsurgery training at Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Bekler specializes in orthopedic microsurgery, hand surgery, and joint replacement. He treats complex bone injuries and developmental hip dysplasia.

• Trained as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine.
• Served as Chief of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital.
• Former Head of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery at American Hospital.
• Performs knee and hip prostheses along with carpal tunnel and limb lengthening surgeries.

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery 

• Prosthesis revision surgery 

• Deformity (leg curvatures) 

• Shoulder and elbow diseases 

• Joint and cartilage injuries 

• Hip, knee and foot diseases 

• Arthroscopy 

• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)

Education 

• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.) 

• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 

• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program  Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş) 

• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 

• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany 

• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul

Dr. Alessio Lovi is an orthopedic surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment from the Spine Society of Europe. Dr. Lovi specializes in treating spinal deformities and degenerative pathologies in children and adults. He uses endoscopic techniques to treat complex conditions like scoliosis and herniated discs.

• Performs specialized procedures including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Served as a member of the Eurospine Membership Council.
• Sits on the Scientific Board of the Euromediterranean Society of Pediatrics in Orthopedic Disease.
• Treats specific spinal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporosis.

Dr. Ferah Ece is a pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in lung cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ece also trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).

• Serves as an Executive Board Member of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Specializes in pneumonia, asthma, and stage 4 lung cancer treatment.
• Published over 40 international and 60 national medical research papers.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a recipient of multiple quality awards.

Dr. Erkan Cakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in treating acute and chronic respiratory problems in children. Dr. Cakir focuses on asthma, cystic fibrosis, and breathing disorders during sleep. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for high safety standards.

• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and specialized treatment procedures for young patients.
• Treats complex respiratory conditions including tuberculosis and chronic infections.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
• Served as a board member for the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association.

Dr. Necdet Demir is an orthopedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology department at the university. Dr. Demir earned first prize for his research on shoulder MRI at a national congress. He treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases.

• Specializes in knee and hip replacement using the MAKOplasty robotic system.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, and ankle joints.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee conditions.
• Expert in limb prosthetics and surgical treatment for valgus deformities.

Dr. Pedro Delgado heads the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery service at HM Monteprincipe University Hospital. His department handles traumatic chest x-ray imaging for skeletal evaluations.

• Leads the specialized trauma and orthopedic surgery team at a major university hospital
• Oversees diagnostic imaging for complex musculoskeletal injuries and bone conditions
• Works alongside fellowship-trained specialists from the American Christine M. Kleinert Institute
• Collaborates with experts holding diplomas from the European Federation of Hand Surgery

Dr. Francisco Soldado provides family medicine at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. His work includes primary care and essential lung evaluations like chest x-rays.

• Treats patients of all ages for diverse health needs
• Trained in the latest medical technologies for diagnostics
• Dedicated to family medicine at a leading Barcelona hospital
• Focuses on providing clear medical guidance to every patient

Dr. Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a professor of orthopedics at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic knee prosthesis and complex joint replacement surgery. Dr. Bektaser serves as a lecturer and has published numerous scientific articles on skeletal trauma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty.
• Treats orthopedic oncology cases and complex bone fractures.
• Expertise includes arthroscopy for sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and joint conditions.

Dr. Fahrettin Atalmış is a surgical specialist at Egemed Hospitals. He uses chest X-ray and other imaging tools to evaluate traumatic skeletal injuries.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital – a major national center for orthopedic specialty.
• Expertise in treating osteoporosis and bone thinning using diagnostic imaging and densitometry.
• Specializes in trauma care – manages hip fractures and general injuries of the skeleton.
• Performs arthroscopy to visualize and treat joint damage from within.

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.

Dr. Adem Topcu is a specialist in Interventional Neuroradiology, Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiology, Oncological Interventional Radiology, Non-vascular Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He completed his radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Topcu has worked in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology at top hospitals in Turkey. He has held important roles at Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Since 2014, he has focused on advanced interventional procedures in neuroradiology.

Dr. Ismail Yildiz is an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist at Biruni University Hospital. He holds a subspecialty in intensive care from Akdeniz University. Dr. Yildiz manages critical conditions including sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with 15 operating rooms.

• Expert in ECMO and renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients.
• Member of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine.
• Specializes in organ transplant anesthesia and life support for brain death cases.
• Uses echocardiography and ultrasonography for bedside patient monitoring.