Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 11

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas is a published researcher with studies in international medical journals. He focuses on ear diseases, including hearing loss and chronic otitis media.

• Performs open, closed, and revision rhinoplasty alongside ethnic nose reshaping.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland diseases and sinus disorders.
• Published extensively on anti-inflammatory treatments for middle ear effusion.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He specializes in IVF, intrauterine insemination, and microsurgical tuboplasty. Dr. Aydin previously held a professorship at Biruni University. He also served as a medical specialist at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Holds membership in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
• Is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Yasir Gozu is a general surgeon at Avrupa Cerrahi Proctology Center in Istanbul. He specializes in non-surgical treatments for hemorrhoids and pilonidal sinus. Dr. Gozu completed his medical training at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He later specialized in general surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs laser surgery for perianal abscesses and anal fistulas.
• Treats genital warts and hidradenitis suppurativa without invasive surgery.
• Manages rectal prolapse using minimally invasive clinical protocols.
• Practices at a center that treats over 1,200 patients annually.

Dr. Didem Altay Gazi is a Family Medicine Specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on preventive medicine, early diagnosis, and chronic disease management. Her career includes roles at prestigious networks like Liv Hospital and Acıbadem.

• Specializes in female, male, and heart-specific health screening programs.
• Manages immunization and vaccination schedules for patients of all ages.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats over 130,000 patients annually.
• Uses AI-powered diagnostic imaging for precise early health screenings.

Dr. Magrur Kazak is an Associate Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He specializes in restorative and conservative dental treatments like laser teeth whitening. Dr. Kazak earned his doctorate from Istanbul University. He spent a decade in private practice before transitioning into senior academic roles.

• Held past teaching positions at Bezmialem Vakif and Istanbul Aydin Universities.
• Treats patients at a university hospital featuring 183 dental units.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Focuses on improving clinical standards through academic research and practice.

Dr. Özcan Öztürk is an ENT surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in voice disorders, head and neck tumor surgery, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Öztürk utilizes endoscopic techniques for sinus and facial procedures. He provides individualized care for breathing issues, snoring, and sleep apnea.

• Published numerous scientific papers in international medical journals.
• Performs complex septoplasty, cochlear implant placement, and tympanoplasty.
• Works at a facility that treats over 138,000 patients every year.
• Expertise includes both aesthetic and functional nasal reconstructions.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022). He worked at Artvin State Hospital. He joined Estherian Clinic in 2024.

His practice includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, arm and thigh lift, gynecomastia, facial aesthetics, facelift, blepharoplasty, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal and BBL. He has completed advanced training in microsurgery, breast surgery, rhinoplasty and face and neck aesthetics. He has also completed fellowship programs.

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Ahmet Karataş is an Istanbul-based hair transplant specialist. He has practiced since 2017. His international work began in Malta in 2017–2018. He has worked in both hospital and clinic settings. These include Esteworld, Promed Clinic, Elit Hair Clinic, Memorial Hospital, Eurocosmetic Malta, and BHT Clinic.

Accreditations include a Basic Hair Transplantation Course and a 48-hour Hair Transplantation Training. He passed the Hair Transplantation Association & Vocational Training Academy exam and the SANATDER/ICCW exam on 11 Feb 2023. He also holds a certificate from Ankara Yüksek İhtisas University, issued on 12 Feb 2023. Education: Associate degree in Paramedic Studies (2017).

Dr. Selcuk Basa is the Dean of Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with decades of academic and clinical experience. Dr. Basa specializes in complex facial surgery and reconstructive procedures. He works at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital, which features 183 dental units and general anesthesia rooms.

• Former Dean of Marmara University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• Completed surgical training at Guy’s Hospital in London and Marien Hospital in Germany.
• Studied facial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC in the USA.
• Practiced at specialized maxillofacial units in France and Bonn University in Germany.

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı is the inventor and patent holder of a unique FUE micromotor technique. This method allows surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. He currently performs hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Arpacı trained under leading surgeons, including Dr. Bessam Farjo.

• Holds Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the ISHRS in Berlin.
• Received Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification at the Milan Hair Transplant Institute.
• Performed FUE transplants involving over 5,800 grafts in single sessions.
• Former president and chief trainer of an accredited Beauty and Aesthetic School.

Dr. Eyad Zekioğlu is a dentist at Mira Clinic in Istanbul. He graduated from 19 Mayıs University. He has over eight years of international experience, including work in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. He focuses on aesthetic dentistry. He plans Hollywood Smile cases and full smile makeovers with a precise, artistic approach.

He consults in Turkish, English, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, French, Spanish, and Arabic. This helps international patients discuss goals, timelines, and aftercare with confidence.

Dr. Berk Aksoy is a prosthodontist at Hospitadent Dental Hospital in Istanbul. He specialized in prosthesis at Hacettepe University. Dr. Aksoy performs aesthetic smile makeovers including Hollywood Smile procedures. He works at a TEMOS-certified facility that serves 150,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant prosthetics.
• Certified in Botulinum Toxin theory and practice for dental applications.
• Performs aesthetic restorations using Emax and zirconium veneers.
• Completed specific training in anterior aesthetic composite restorations.

Dr. Ali Osman Soluk is a hair transplant surgeon at the world-known Smile Hair Clinic. He has personally helped hundreds of patients restore their hair using modern clinical treatments. Dr. Soluk specializes in high-success techniques such as stem cell therapy and Acell PRP. He holds a master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management.

• Expert in hair laser therapy, PRP, and hair mesotherapy procedures.
• Collaborated with the UCLG Health Committee to promote medical tourism in Turkey.
• Served as a senior manager at ISPER within the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
• Practices at Smile Hair Clinic, which has served over 10,000 patients globally.