Best MRI of One Area Doctors Abroad

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an associate professor of neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic headaches. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. She specializes in botulinum toxin injections for both migraines and movement disorders.

• Uses nerve blocks and botulinum toxin to treat complex headache disorders.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Conducts diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnography and sleep latency tests.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 50 specialty departments.

Dr. Talip Asil is a neurologist and stroke specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a one-year stroke fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada. Dr. Asil specializes in interventional neurology, dementia, and movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited facility known for its neurosurgery and vascular care.

• Completed interventional neurology training at Bezmialem Vakıf University.
• Treats complex conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and spinal cord stroke.
• Managed neurological cases as a consultant in Bahrain.
• Performs specialized therapies such as plasmapheresis and video-EEG monitoring.

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Dr. Gokhan Ozkocak is an orthopedist and prosthetist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis and hip fractures. Dr. Ozkocak manages degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. He also treats congenital issues such as syndactyly and funnel chest deformity.

• Treats traumatic injuries of the bones and joints.
• Manages shoulder instability and habitual dislocations.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.
• Consults international patients online.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Dr. Senem Karabulut is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a professor and holds a PhD in molecular oncology. Dr. Karabulut is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board. She previously trained as an observer at University Hospital in New Jersey, USA.

• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
• Treats hepatobiliary system tumors, lung cancer, and genitourinary malignancies.
• Qualified by the Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon in Istanbul specializing in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. Dr. Kilic serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He manages the entire surgical process from preoperative planning to device adjustment.

• Expertise in spinal cord and sacral nerve stimulation for chronic pain management.
• Performs brain and spinal cord tumor removals using stereotactic techniques.
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia using radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He provides expert oversight for patients needing an MRI of one area for cancer evaluation.

• Completed specialization training in radiation oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Graduated from the English-language medical program at Marmara University.
• Focuses on diagnostic imaging used to plan and monitor tumor treatments.
• Member of the oncology team at a leading Turkish private medical center.

Prof. Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants at Emsey Hospital. He leads efforts in one of Turkey's largest pediatric transplant units.

• Specializes in diagnosing brain tumors and neuroblastoma through advanced imaging.
• Provides MRI of one area to evaluate pediatric cancers and blood disorders.
• Conducts cytogenetic studies to map genetic changes in childhood cancer cells.
• Fellowship trained in pediatric hematology and oncology at Uludağ University.
• Published 15 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.

Professor Lutfi Hanoglu leads neurology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He specializes in demyelinating processes – conditions that damage nerve coatings.

• Provides expert interpretation for MRI of one area focusing on nerve health
• Specializes in diagnosing Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders
• Expert in demyelinating processes like multiple sclerosis
• Academic leader at one of Turkey's largest university medical centers

Professor Erol Akgul is a specialist in interventional neuroradiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in neuroradiology – uses MRI of one area to study the brain and spine
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Belongs to the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Holds membership in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology
• Expert in imaging techniques that help guide minimally invasive nerve procedures

Professor Markus Düx leads the Central Institute of Radiology at Nordwest Clinic. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Heidelberg and a leader in diagnostic imaging.

• Specializes in using CT and MRI of one area to guide tumor treatments
• Heads the first MRI-guided focused ultrasound center in the Rhine-Main region
• Awarded the Gold Medal of Honorary Professor from Osaka Medical University in Japan
• Member of the Radiological Society of North America and European Society of Radiology
• Expert in non-surgical tumor destruction using high-intensity sound waves

Dr. Milena Kolarova leads the Rehabilitation Department at Beroun Rehabilitation Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and algiatry to treat chronic pain through targeted diagnostic imaging like MRI of one area.

• Holds a license to teach and lead private medical practice in the Czech Republic
• Certified in myoskeletal medicine to treat spine and joint dysfunction through manual techniques
• Specializes in neurological rehabilitation for patients with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
• Expert in medical acupuncture for treating chronic pain and restoring musculoskeletal health
• Authored several medical books on specialized therapies and pain management

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.