Diagnostics Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Erol Bozbora is an ENT specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a 2013 internship at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Dr. Bozbora also gained international experience during a clinical internship in Vienna, Austria. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions.

• Trained at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed a clinical residency specializing in ENT diseases.
• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Conducted clinical work at Aktif International Hospital and various state facilities.

Dr Sema Karakas is a specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental focusing on scarless gynaecological diagnostics and surgery.

• Specialises in Colposcopy – a detailed cervical exam to detect cancer early
• Uses HPV diagnosis and follow-up screening to monitor cervical health
• Performs scarless uterine and cyst removals using the V-Notes technique
• Expert in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic methods for bowel and pelvic diagnostics
• Provides bioidentical hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause management

Dr Funda Ataman is a specialist dermatologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on the early detection and management of skin tumours and allergic conditions.

• Uses dermatoscopy for precise skin imaging and mole checks
• Specialises in identifying and monitoring various types of skin cancer
• Conducts diagnostic follow-up for complex allergic skin diseases
• Performs cryotherapy and electrocauterisation for skin lesion removal
• Expertise includes dermatologic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation

Dr. Mehmet Sagir is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He previously served as Chief Clinical Physician at Taksim Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Sagir trained in microsurgery at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland. He has published 12 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.

• Specializes in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical procedures.
• Completed a specialized residency at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.
• Holds a certificate for animal experiments from Istanbul University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its eco-friendly medical design.

Professor Aksoy is a specialist in interventional radiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – use of imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures. He served as Chief Assistant at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in radiodiagnostics and teleradiology – remote interpretation of medical scans
• Uses interventional radiology to treat conditions through small incisions rather than open surgery
• Completed residency training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Contributes to international medical research with multiple presentations on diagnostic imaging

Associate Professor Tamer Aksoy is a nuclear medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with intensive expertise in diagnostic PET/CT imaging.

• Specialises in PET/CT examinations for precise disease detection and staging
• Completed clinical research at the Netherlands Cancer Institute on PET imaging and lymphoscintigraphy
• Expert in radionuclide therapies, using radioactive substances to target and treat tumours
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
• Former lecturer at the Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a specialist in MRI-guided radiotherapy planning and diagnostics at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has successfully completed more than 2,500 sessions using MR-Linac technology.

• Specialises in MR-Linac – provides real-time imaging during treatment for superior accuracy and tumour tracking
• Expert in stereotactic radiotherapy – delivers high-dose radiation to precise points to protect healthy tissue
• Completed clinical research at Maastricht University in the Netherlands focusing on thoracic radiotherapy and proton therapy
• Published over 25 articles in international journals regarding cancer diagnostics and radiation outcomes

Dr Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak is a neurology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a Master's degree in electrophysiology.

• Specialises in diagnostic testing including EEG to monitor brain activity
• Performs EMG to assess health of muscles and nerve cells
• Conducts PSG sleep studies to diagnose various sleep disorders
• Focuses on diagnosing dementia, chronic headaches, and vertigo
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa school of medicine

Dr Karli has performed over 1,000 operations and holds specialised certifications in endoscopy at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs diagnostic laparoscopy to examine abdominal organs with small incisions
• Certified in gastroscopy and colonoscopy for internal digestive tract screening
• Background includes specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in breast disease screening and benign anorectal conditions

Dr Ali Osman Koyuncuoglu is a fertility and reproductive specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has completed intensive international training in robotic and laparoscopic surgical diagnostics.

• Specialises in reproductive endocrinology and infertility diagnostics
• Trained in robotic surgery at Acibadem University
• Completed laparoscopic surgery training at IRCAD Strasbourg in France
• Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
• Gained clinical experience at the Brussels IVF Centre

Professor Soybir is a distinguished surgical specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital and the former Head of General Surgery at Namık Kemal University.

• Specialises in precise breast and thyroid diagnostics
• Expertise in identifying endocrine and mammary conditions
• Former Assistant Director at the Haseki Hospital surgical clinic
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Focused on thyroid health and breast cancer screening

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Dr. Zinar Serhanoglu practices obstetrics, gynecology, and urogynecology. He provides prenatal care and pregnancy follow-up. He manages high-risk conditions such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. He performs vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

He specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He uses laparoscopy and V-NOTES for hysterectomy and for treating uterine disorders, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and ectopic pregnancy.

He treats stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. He provides long-term management of PCOS and endometriosis. He offers tubal ligation via laparoscopy or V-NOTES. He performs hysteroscopic treatment of uterine polyps and septum. He also provides perimenopausal and menopausal care, including bioidentical hormone therapy.

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr Serkan Kitis is a specialist neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He brings a deep academic background in brain and nerve diagnostics from his tenure at Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Specialises in identifying complex neurological and spinal conditions
• Held a long-term post at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in surgical and non-surgical diagnostic pathways
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Cemile Dilek Uysal graduated with honours from Akdeniz University and now leads the dermatology department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in precise diagnosis of complex skin conditions
• Manages bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections including scabies
• Expert in identifying various forms of eczema and psoriasis
• Focuses on chronic inflammatory conditions like urticaria and pruritus
• Highly skilled in the clinical assessment of hair and scalp diseases

Dr Yasemin Ongun is a head and neck specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with intensive training from Hacettepe University. She focuses on diagnosing and treating complex airway, sinus, and hearing conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery to treat chronic blockages and polyps
• Performs microlaryngeal surgery to diagnose and treat vocal cord disorders
• Manages paediatric conditions including tonsils, adenoids, and ear tube placements
• Treats sleep-disordered breathing through snoring and sleep apnea interventions
• Expertise in managing allergies and salivary gland diseases

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.