Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He holds a unique fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is one of few Turkish physicians in this global group. Dr. Yildirim is also a Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.

• Completed clinical training at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the Cleveland Clinic.
• Treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex sinus disorders.
• Performs aesthetic nose surgery, cochlear implants, and cancer operations.
• Won national prizes for research on nasal valve collapse and olfactory function.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul.

Dr. Tarik Akar is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in early-stage gastrointestinal cancer treatment and complex esophageal conditions. Dr. Akar is an expert in POEM for achalasia and ESD for removing early tumors.

• Trained at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and Ankara University.
• Winner of Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster at the International GI Cancers Congress.
• Authored over 25 papers published in international and local medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including G-POEM for gastroparesis and ERCP for bile ducts.

Dr. Basri Cakiroglu is an Associate Professor of Urology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in urooncology, pediatric urology, and male infertility treatment. Dr. Cakiroglu performs complex surgical interventions using the robotic da Vinci system. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs robotic prostatectomy and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats conditions including varicocele, prostatitis, and polycystic kidney disease.
• Specializes in andrology, infertility, and pediatric urological care.
• Authored numerous medical articles in international and local journals.

Dr. Ali Sadioglu is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul. He ranked 59th out of 10,000 candidates in the national medical specialization exam. Dr. Sadioglu specializes in complex aesthetic procedures, including deep plane facelifts and mommy makeovers.

• Holds a microsurgery certificate from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association.
• Performs specialized techniques like Vaser liposuction and endoscopic facial surgery.
• Completed research on the long-term effects of abobotulinumtoxin A on skin.
• Works at a clinic member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Mustafa Akarcay is an ENT specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is the former Head of the ENT Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Akarcay has served as an Associate Professor at İzmir and İnönü Universities. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat diseases using modern surgical techniques.

• Served as Department Head at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Held teaching roles as a lecturer for over a decade.
• Dr. Akarcay works at the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.
• Practiced at leading institutions including Memorial Şişli and Kolan International.

Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She won the Schering German First Prize for her research on reproductive health. Dr. Haberal specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies and treating infertility. She also performs pelvic floor and genital aesthetic surgeries.

• Expertise in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic minimally invasive procedures.
• Treats reproductive conditions including endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and uterine fibroids.
• Performs gynecological surgeries such as myomectomy and hysterectomy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000+ patients annually.