Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 19

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a clinical dietician at Umran Tip Merkezi who specialises in evidence-based nutrition and metabolic disorder management.

• Designs tailored nutrition programmes for diabetes and cardiovascular disease recovery
• Focuses on weight management through personalised body composition improvement plans
• Provides sports nutrition strategies to enhance physical performance and muscle recovery
• Develops pediatric meal plans to support healthy growth in children and teens
• Expert in preventive nutrition to maintain long-term health and wellness

Urologist, specialist in oncourology and endoscopy

20 years

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopy in Strasbourg.
• He completed an internship in oncology and uro-oncology at the San Rafael Clinic in Italy and the Heilbronn Clinic in Germany.
• Proficient in the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy with preoperative 3D tomographic measurements.
• Treats bladder outlet obstruction and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.

Dr Nimet Ozcan specialises in dermato-oncology at Ümran Medical Centre. She focuses on the early detection and surgical removal of skin cancers and suspicious lesions.

• Performs surgical excision to remove skin cancers and high-risk growths
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Manages medical dermatology cases including psoriasis, eczema, and severe acne
• Offers laser therapy for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Treats paediatric skin conditions in children and adolescents

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with a focus on dermato-oncology and surgical removal of skin tumours.

• Performs surgical interventions for both benign and malignant skin tumours
• Specialises in laser-based therapies for treating vascular lesions and scars
• Addresses chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and keloids
• Integrates medical dermatology with cosmetic techniques like mesotherapy and chemical peels

Dr Mehmet Gokce specialises in surgical care for infants and children at Umran Tip Merkezi, focusing on life-saving neonatal procedures for newborns.

• Treats congenital anomalies including oesophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernia
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy for smaller scars and faster recovery times
• Performs paediatric urology procedures for undescended testis and urinary malformations
• Graduated from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools

Dr Umit Yigit is a highly experienced paediatric surgery specialist at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses exclusively on surgical care for infants and children.

• Treats neonatal congenital anomalies like oesophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernia
• Specialises in paediatric urology including hypospadias and undescended testis repair
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures for faster recovery
• Expert in gastrointestinal surgery for abdominal hernias and intestinal malformations

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a highly skilled general surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre with a focus on laparoscopic and endocrine procedures.

• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Performs endocrine surgery for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland conditions
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical precision
• Treats gastrointestinal issues including gallbladder disease, hernias, and appendicitis
• Experienced in trauma surgery for urgent and life-threatening conditions

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an expert eye surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through precision microsurgery.

• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts – using ultrasound to break up cloudy lenses for quicker healing
• Uses laser refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Manages glaucoma using both medical and surgical techniques to prevent vision loss
• Specialises in corneal transplants and keratoconus management at the front of the eye

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical background from Ondokuz Mayis University. He provides essential imaging support for surgical planning and oncological staging.

• Performs interventional radiology – minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging to avoid open surgery
• Provides vascular and soft tissue ultrasonography for accurate diagnoses
• Conducts cross-sectional MRI and CT scans for neurological and cardiovascular conditions
• Specialises in oncological imaging to assist with cancer staging and surgical follow-ups

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

Dr. Emine Demir is a licensed physician in Turkey. She holds an MD, diploma no. 97600435, issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on 7 July 1997.

She has more than 28 years of experience in public and private care. Her practice focuses on dermatology and trichology. She treats hair and scalp disorders and provides alopecia diagnosis and post-transplant care. This includes female and male pattern hair loss.

At Istanbul Care Clinic, she offers diagnostic evaluations and scalp health consultations. She provides structured follow-up to support graft retention and scalp recovery. Her approach uses evidence-based protocols.

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.