Diagnostics Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Elif Evrim Ekin leads the radiology education clinic at Hisar Hospital – a facility known for precise medical imaging.

• Specialises in musculoskeletal radiology – diagnosing bone, joint, and muscle conditions
• Focuses on breast imaging – providing accurate screening and diagnostic assessments
• Serves as an education coordinator – training future specialists in radiology standards
• Holds 'Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice' certification for high clinical standards
• Published research in international SCI journals on complex imaging cases

Professor Nesrin Sariman is a bronchoscopy specialist and sleep physician at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with expertise in diagnosing complex lung conditions.

• Specialises in sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
• Expert in bronchoscopy – uses a thin tube with a camera to examine lungs without major surgery
• Led international clinical research into asthma and obstructive lung diseases
• Completed additional training in functional medicine and phytotherapy for holistic patient assessment

Specialist Dr. Nurana Güller earned her medical degree and completed nephrology training at the Cerrahpaşa (Çapa) Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, a major academic center in Türkiye. She trained in a high-volume tertiary referral center. She contributed to multidisciplinary care for acute and chronic kidney diseases.

Her practice focuses on early CKD detection. She aims to slow progression and prevent complications. She has extensive experience in AKI management. She provides stage-specific treatment and long-term follow-up for chronic kidney failure. Her interests include hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, UTIs, proteinuria, kidney stones, cystic diseases, dialysis, and transplantation.

Dr. Güller practices at İAÜ Medical Park. She follows evidence-based, ethical, and patient-safety principles.

Professor Tutar is the former Head of Paediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University. He provides expert diagnostic insights for children facing complex digestive and nutritional issues at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to identify digestive tract issues
• Performs therapeutic endoscopy for oesophageal variceal bleeding and polypectomy to remove growths
• Expert in identifying celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease in paediatric patients
• Manages liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic disorders using targeted diagnostic protocols

Dr. Hilmi Bayırlı is a pediatrician. He focuses on neonatal care, premature infants, newborn follow-up, pediatric emergencies, and childhood infectious diseases.

He earned his MD from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his pediatrics residency at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He fulfilled compulsory public service at Van Training and Research Hospital. He now practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. His services include pediatric and neonatal care, close monitoring of premature infants, developmental follow-up, and preventive care.

Beyza Topcu is a clinical dietitian at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She focuses on nutrition-based diagnostics to help patients manage their health through tailored diet therapy plans.

• Holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Gumushane University
• Specialises in clinical nutrition and diet counselling services
• Provides expertise in medical nutrition therapy for various health conditions
• Uses dietary assessments to identify and treat metabolic imbalances

The doctor is a highly experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist with an extensive academic and clinical background. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor previously served as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. With a career spanning nearly two decades, the doctor has developed deep expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures, including mechanical circulatory support, ECMO-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and peripheral bypass surgeries.

The doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature, with research published in international peer-reviewed journals focusing on vascular ablation, cardiac transplantation, and graft management.

Professor Serhat Seyhan leads the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Centre at Memorial Şişli Hospital and is a recognised authority in medical genetics.

• Served as Chair of the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University
• Completed a scholar programme at the University of Miami in the USA
• Specialises in identifying complex hereditary conditions and genetic predispositions
• Managed multiple genetic diagnostic centres as Head Physician to ensure testing accuracy

Dr Tuncer is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He focuses on internal diagnostics and digestive health, bringing expertise from top Turkish and Swiss institutions.

• Specialises in gastroenterology and hepatology for liver-related diagnostics
• Completed clinical internships in internal medicine and anaesthesiology in Switzerland
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver
• Contributor to clinical research with 18 professional publications and 49 presentations
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

Prof. Dr. Şule Karadayı is a Professor and Thoracic Surgery Specialist. She earned her MD from Ankara University in 1999 and completed her residency in 2004. Her international training includes an observership with Prof. Ramon Rami Porta in Barcelona in 2005. She received an ESTS Travel Fellowship in Vienna in 2009. She joined the Mevlana Exchange Program in Azerbaijan in 2015. She scored 76.25 on the ÜDS English exam in 2006. She is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and several Turkish thoracic societies.

Her clinical focus includes lung cancer surgery. She performs Da Vinci robotic and VATS/minimally invasive thoracic procedures. She treats pulmonary nodules and masses. She also performs mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall (pectus) surgery. She offers interventional bronchoscopy, including endobronchial valve therapy for advanced emphysema and COPD. She serves as an assistant principal investigator on projects in wound healing and mediastinal lymph node evaluation. As of 2026, she sees patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr Leyla Elmas was named International Dermatology Specialist of the Year by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery in 2023. She currently provides specialist dermatological diagnostics at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Completed a research internship at Johns Hopkins University in the USA
• Recognised with the AAD Strauss and Katz World Congress Scholarship
• Maintains international expertise as a member of the Women’s Dermatologic Society
• Specialises in identifying complex skin conditions through clinical examination and research
• Published 10 peer-reviewed articles on dermatological diagnostics and treatment

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr Kazibe Demir is a specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with a focus on urogynecology and female pelvic health diagnostics.

• Holds a PhD in Urogynecology from Ankara University
• Specialises in assessing pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence
• Member of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
• Completed specialist training in obstetrics and gynecology
• Active participant in international pelvic rehabilitation conferences

Dr Leyla Ozer is a leading psychiatrist at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. She authored the textbook Neurotransmitters and Depression and is a pioneer in clinical diagnostics and treatments.

• Holds certifications in both national and European cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy
• Founding member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and member of the American Psychiatric Association
• Published 80 scientific articles and contributed to 25 books on psychiatric care
• Awarded for excellence in mood disorder research and psychiatric projects

Associate Professor Murat Ulusan is a specialist in head and neck diagnostics at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He refined his expertise as an observer at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

• Recognised for excellence with the EORL Congress Best Poster Award
• Focuses on the precise diagnosis of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions
• Authored 17 international peer-reviewed articles on head and neck health
• Completed his medical training through an English-language programme at Marmara University
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology

Dr Umut Dincer is a senior rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with a career defined by high-level clinical research and diagnostic accuracy.

• Published 60 scientific articles in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Algology Association, specialising in the diagnosis and management of complex pain
• Authored and translated multiple medical textbooks and chapters in his field
• Trained at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in the United Kingdom

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Professor Hakan Harputluoglu is a senior medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with extensive academic roots at Hacettepe University.

• Specialises in precise cancer diagnostics and internal medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's most prestigious medical school
• Worked as a lead specialist at İnönü University's medical department
• Provides expert diagnostic reviews for complex oncological cases
• Contributes to clinical research as a Professor of Medicine