Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 102

Dr. Peykan Turkcuoglu is an ophthalmologist at Medicana Camlica Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States. Dr. Turkcuoglu specializes in complex vitreoretinal surgery and corneal transplantation. He focuses on treating eye trauma, cataracts, and strabismus.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including LASIK and LASEK.
• Treats keratoconus and vitreous body destruction.
• Held clinical roles at Hacettepe University and Biruni University.
• Works at Medicana Camlica, a facility serving patients from over 20 countries.

The doctor is a chest diseases specialist who graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty in 1990. With extensive experience, the doctor has been working at Private Optimed Hospital since 2013, where they lead the Chest Diseases Department. Prior to this, the doctor was part of the Medical Park Hastaneler Grubu.

Dr. Isa Kaman is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at Private Optimed Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex conditions like pancreatic cancer and obesity. Dr. Kaman graduated from the Istanbul University Medicine Faculty. He is a certified member of the Turkish Medical Association.

• Treats stomach diseases, gallbladder stones, and gastrointestinal infections.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Surgeons Association.
• Practices at Private Optimed Hospital, an ISO-certified facility.
• Works in a clinic treating over 250,000 patients annually.

The doctor is a highly experienced surgeon with over 20 years in the field. Specializing in general surgery, the doctor graduated from the Gata Military Medical Academy in 1989 and completed a specialization in general surgery at the Military Medical Academy in 1998. The doctor has served in various military hospitals, including Agrı Military Service, Girne Military Hospital, and Corlu Military Hospital. Since 2007, the doctor has been practicing at Private Optimed Hospital, a multi-specialty medical facility.

The doctor is a urology specialist with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of the Urology Department at the Private Optimed Hospital. The doctor pioneered the Closed Kidney Stone Surgery in the clinic, showcasing a commitment to innovative surgical techniques.

Graduating in 1994 from the Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University as a urology specialist, the doctor has worked at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital, Cerkezkoy SSK and Government Hospital, and has been with the Private Optimed Hospital since 2007.

Dr. Ayhan Arslan is the Founding Chief Physician and General Manager at Private Optimed Hospital. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1991. He completed specialized general surgery training at SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Arslan worked with international aid teams during major earthquakes in Turkey.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Health and Insurance Managers Association.
• Served as a general surgeon at several public hospitals in Istanbul and Cerkezkoy.
• Operates at Private Optimed Hospital, an ISO-certified facility treating 250,000 patients annually.
• Specializes in general surgeries and clinical management.

Dr. Recep Caliskan heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Private Optimed Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation. Dr. Caliskan earned his medical degree from Uludag University. He completed his surgical residency at SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

• Previous orthopedic specialist at SSK and Government Hospital Training and Research Hospital.
• Served as a medical faculty assistant at Anadolu University.
• Works at Private Optimed Hospital, which treats over 250,000 patients annually.
• The clinic holds ISO certification and WHO baby-friendly accreditation.

Dr. Nilgun Turhan is a fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist in Istanbul. She has authored over 230 scientific works focused on infertility treatments. Dr. Turhan previously served as the Head of Gynecology at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. She treats complex cases including endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and uterine fibroids.

• Performs over 100 IVF procedures annually at her private practice.
• Expert in embryo cryopreservation, artificial insemination, and TESE.
• Former Director of the Institute of Health Sciences.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Dt. Erhan Demir is a prosthodontist who began his dental education at Ankara University in 2003. He earned his PhD in Prosthodontics from Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2015. Since then, he has gained significant clinical experience, especially with CEREC Omnicam CAD/CAM systems.

Dr. Demir is known for his skills in digital dentistry. He works with CAD/CAM techniques, advanced dental materials, fiber materials, adhesive dentistry, smile design, and All-on-4 prosthesis. In 2020, he co-founded On7 Clinic in Istanbul. He continues to lead and improve prosthodontic care there.

The doctor is a dermatologist and cosmetologist with over 18 years of experience. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University in 1992, the doctor initially worked as a general practitioner. In 2001, specialization in dermatology was completed, also at Istanbul University. From 2001 to 2015, the doctor practiced as a dermatologist in various hospitals in Istanbul.

The doctor is a hair transplant specialist with over 13 years of experience. Currently, they serve as the head of the Asian Plastic Surgery Center. Their career began as a general practitioner from 2001 to 2004, followed by a role as Chief Physician of the Emergency Department from 2004 to 2011. They have specialized in hair transplantation since 2006, working at Esteworld Plastic Surgery Health Group and Private Atakoy Hospital until 2016.

Dr. Cigdem Karadag Sari is a plastic surgeon at Suzermed Clinic in Istanbul. She completed surgery training at the Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked US hospital. Dr. Sari holds an Assistant Professor title. She specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Her practice is located within the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Hospital building.

• Member of the International Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Practices at a facility certified by TÜV NORD CERT for quality management.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Trained in Belgium at Ghent University and in Turkey at Selcuk University.

Dr. Fatih Ozturk is a hair transplant specialist with over 5,000 procedures completed. He focuses on restoring hair density for patients with alopecia at Suzermed Clinic. Dr. Ozturk is highly proficient in DHI and FUE transplantation techniques. He earned his medical degree from Marmara University in 2006.

• Participated in several ISHRS workshops in Istanbul and Brussels.
• Attended the Mediterranean FUE Workshop in Madrid to refine surgical methods.
• Works at Suzermed Clinic, located within the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.
• The clinic follows TÜV NORD CERT quality management standards.

The doctor is a dentist and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in dental implantation and laser treatment of dental diseases. Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul University in 2001 and received a specialty in maxillofacial surgery from the same university in 2008. Completed an internship at the University of Virginia, USA, in 2009.

The doctor has authored three scientific papers focusing on prosthetics, bone healing after laser treatment, and trigeminal neuralgia.

The doctor specializes in various plastic surgery procedures, including rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, and gynecomastia surgery. The doctor graduated from the Ankara University Medicine Faculty and Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi.