Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 25

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University. Dr. Sari handles complex cases involving brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. He participated in the accreditation process for the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and robotic spine surgery.
• Performs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain conditions.
• Treats cerebral aneurysms, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.

The doctor is a highly experienced Radiation Oncology Specialist with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018, the doctor has cultivated extensive clinical expertise in the field of radiation oncology.

Throughout a distinguished tenure at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, which began in 1986, the doctor has contributed significantly to academic and clinical oncology. Additionally, the doctor previously held a position as a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital from 2015 to 2018, further solidifying a reputation for excellence in specialized cancer treatment and patient care.

Dr. Gürhan Adam is an interventional radiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive treatments for vascular and oncological conditions. Dr. Adam completed dual fellowships in interventional radiology at Ege University and Bursa Uludağ University. He serves as a member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society.

• Performs complex vascular procedures including angioplasty and stenting for arterial stenosis.
• Treats liver cancer using radioembolization and radiofrequency ablation techniques.
• Specializes in embolization for uterine fibroids and varicocele.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility known for its oncology and surgical expertise.

Dr. Ediz Altinli is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex gastrointestinal conditions. He previously directed the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for esophageal, gastric, and colorectal diseases.
• Served as a faculty member for the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery program.
• Former Chief of the General Surgery Clinic at Haydarpasa EA Hospital.
• Expert in gastrointestinal system motility and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Kezban Nur Pilanci is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on clinical oncology and has practiced at multiple major Turkish medical centers. Dr. Pilanci holds certifications as both an internal medicine and medical oncology specialist. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for quality and patient safety.

• Serves as a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Completed oncology residency at Istanbul Science University.
• Held research roles at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Formerly served as an internal medicine specialist at Kanuni Sultan Hospital.

Dr. Umut Dincer is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He has authored over 60 scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Dincer gained early professional experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in the UK. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and complex pain management.

• Specializes in physical rehabilitation and algology for pain relief.
• Published over 60 articles and delivered 40 congress presentations.
• Authored two books and translated 12 medical chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Murat Ulusan is an otolaryngology and head and neck surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He won the EORL Congress Best Poster Award. Dr. Ulusan completed an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology in the USA. He also serves as a specialist at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Published 17 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Completed three TÜBİTAK research projects.
• Translated two medical books and authored three book chapters.
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

The doctor is a highly experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist with over two decades of clinical practice. Currently serving at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2022, the doctor previously dedicated 16 years to the GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, contributing extensive expertise to the field of cardiovascular surgery.

In addition to specialized surgical roles, the doctor has held leadership positions, including serving as the Infirmary Chief Physician at the Bilecik Soldier Training Brigade. The doctor's career is defined by a long-standing commitment to cardiovascular health, surgical excellence, and institutional medical leadership.

Dr. Burak Onan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 150 scientific articles and focuses on complex heart valve repair. Dr. Onan received specialized robotic surgery training in Strasbourg, France. He treats mitral valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, and coronary artery conditions.

• Member of the EACTS Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group.
• Completed heart valve repair training at OLV Hospital in Belgium.
• Former Chairman of the Ethics Committee at a major Turkish research center.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, a US medical quality standard.

Dr. Serdar Aykan is a Professor of Urology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed 3,000 laparoscopic surgeries and 100 robotic cancer procedures. Dr. Aykan serves as the Head of Urology at Arel University. He completed robotic surgery training in France and a fellowship at Weill Cornell, USA.

• Specializes in urologic oncology focusing on kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers.
• Performs HoLEP procedures and endourologic stone surgeries like PCNL.
• Acts as an instructor for national laparoscopy and robotic surgery courses.
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.

Dr. Elvin Guliyev is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostics. Dr. Guliyev completed his residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients in English, Russian, and Turkish.

• Specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Uses brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility.
• Works at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corneal transplant procedures. Dr. Dag completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital. He treats complex conditions like strabismus, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and femtosecond laser procedures.
• Authored over 10 publications in journals like BMC Ophthalmology.
• Expert in eyelid, lacrimal duct, and eye trauma surgery.