Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 9

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
• Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
• Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Engin Bozkurt is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He founded and heads the cardiology department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Bozkurt manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global safety standards.

• Performs carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Treats hypertensive patients and those with dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Former founding head of the cardiology department at Rize University.
• Conducts heart check-ups and coronary angiography for cardiac diagnostics.

Dr. Aydogan Aydogdu is an endocrinologist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex metabolic and hormonal conditions. Dr. Aydogdu graduated from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his clinical specialization in endocrinology across two separate training periods.

• Specializes in thyroid diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity management.
• Treats pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, including adenomas.
• Focuses on male infertility and hormonal deficiencies.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Aydan Biri is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She is a recognized Expert Robotic Surgeon. Dr. Biri founded the JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital. She previously served as an assistant professor at Gazi University. Her practice focuses on robotic gynecological surgery and complex obstetric care.

• Specializes in treating uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.
• Performs robotic procedures using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Earned a full professorship in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Treats patients at a facility that serves 350,000 people annually.

Dr. Hasan Biri is a urologist and founding president of Koru Healthcare Group. He specializes in robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Biri conducted oncology research at the University of Southern California Uro-oncology Center. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Authored over 80 national and international scientific publications.
• Former head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions like urolithiasis, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.

Dr. Hulusi Kocak is a pediatrician specializing in nephrology and rheumatology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He formerly served as a faculty member at Hacettepe University. Dr. Kocak later worked as a professor at Samsun 19 Mayis University. He treats children with complex kidney and rheumatic conditions.

• Performs specialized procedures including renal biopsy, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
• Expertise in pediatric nephrology interventions like nephrostomy and hemapheresis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 350,000 patients annually.
• Focuses on pediatric kidney health, growth hormone testing, and lithotripsy.

Dr. Mehmet Emre Tascilar is a professor and pediatric endocrinologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in child growth disorders and calcium metabolism. He trained at the University of South Florida College of Medicine as a research fellow. Dr. Tascilar holds a medical degree from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Treats childhood diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disorders.
• Expert in early and late puberty and gender development disorders.
• Manages pituitary and adrenal gland conditions in children.
• Works at JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital, which serves 350,000 patients annually.

Dr. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specialized in brain, nerve, and spine surgery during her 30-year career. Dr. Bademci completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She also trained under Dr. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates.
• Performs complex procedures like craniotomy, laminectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Specializes in spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cervical disc herniations.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.