Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 29

Dr. Hidayet Demir is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He is a member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Demir completed a beating‑heart coronary bypass fellowship at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital in London. He specializes in aortic surgery and robotic cardiovascular procedures.

• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
• Former CEO and Medical Director at City Health Group.
• Served as an Assistant Professor at Okan University Hospital.
• Trained in aortic arch surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Alper Toker is a thoracic surgeon heading the department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He serves as the Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program at West Virginia University. Dr. Toker specializes in robotic lung cancer surgery and complex tracheal reconstructions. He treats locally stage lung cancer and mediastinal masses using robotic techniques.

• Former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Served as a board member for the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Winner of best presentation awards from the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited facility certified by TÜV Hessen.

Dr. Ali Ersen is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He focused on orthopedic care at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine for over a decade. Dr. Ersen is a member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow.

• Specializes in treating complex musculoskeletal trauma and orthopedic conditions.
• Maintains professional membership in the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
• Completed his medical residency at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, a modern facility featuring 19 operating rooms and AI-driven imaging.

Dr. Neslihan Demirci is a hair transplant surgeon at Men's Health Clinics in Istanbul. She has led over 2,500 successful hair transplant procedures. Dr. Demirci serves as the Head of the Hair Transplant Team. Her practice focuses on individualized planning and natural-looking results. She works with patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

• Specializes in advanced hair transplantation techniques.
• Maintains strict medical safety and hygiene standards in the operating room.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Plans every case individually to ensure aesthetic precision.

Dr. Ahmet Mutlu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He holds European Board certification in Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Mutlu also earned a Master’s degree in Audiology to treat speech and voice disorders. He completed specialized training at the Portmann Institute in France.

• Holds National ENT Board certification.
• Completed specialized schools in Otology-Neurotology and Laryngology.
• Expertise Includes microsurgery and phoniatrics.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology.

Dr. Halil Er is a general and transplant surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He is an associate professor with over 1,500 kidney transplant cases in his clinical background. Dr. Er specializes in both liver and kidney transplant surgery. He previously served as a clinical research fellow at the Florence Nightingale Clinic.

• Member of the Coordination Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations of Turkey.
• Published 10 articles in SCI-Expanded journals on transplant outcomes and mortality.
• Successfully performed maple syrup urine disease liver transplants.
• Treats patients at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.

Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.

Dr. Sumeyre Seda Ertekin is a surgical oncologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She holds UEMS European Board of Surgery qualifications in both General and Breast Surgery. Dr. Ertekin completed specialized surgical oncology training through the Turkish Ministry of Health. Her international experience includes eight years as a specialist at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.

• Founding Member of the Breast Surgery Association.
• Serves as the Country Coordinator for the Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Consortium.
• Holds honorary memberships in surgical societies in Romania, Bulgaria, and India.
• Member of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.

Dr. Murat Atay is a breast and general surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed specialized training in sentinel node mapping at the MDA Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Atay also held several surgical roles at Lille University Hospital in France. He focuses on breast and thyroid surgery as well as oncological procedures.

• Performs mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymphadenectomy.
• Treats conditions such as breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited smart hospital that treats 300,000 patients annually.
• Uses PET-MRI and mammography for precise diagnosis and monitoring.

Dr. Ozgur Kilickesmez is a specialist in interventional neuroradiology at Memorial Goztepe Hospital. He achieved the rank of Professor in 2020. Dr. Kilickesmez trained in interventional oncology at King’s College University in London. He leads international training programs for stent-based brain aneurysm treatments and non-surgical thyroid interventions.

• Specializes in new-generation embolization and minimally invasive tumor therapy.
• Maintains membership in the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE).
• Works at Memorial Goztepe, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT and digital PET/CT.

Dr. Cihan Comba is a gynecologic oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in scarless surgery and radical treatments for ovarian and uterine cancers. Dr. Comba completed an observer fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. He holds a prestigious individual accreditation certificate from the European Society of Gynecological Oncology.

• Performs robotic hysterectomy and minimally invasive gynecological surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
• Certified in radical surgery and robotic techniques by international medical boards.
• Member of the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hediye Dag is an associate professor and obstetrician-gynecologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. She is the responsible physician at the IAÜ VM-Medical Park Florya IVF Center. Dr. Dag specializes in reproductive medicine and infertility treatments. She holds an official Assisted Reproductive Therapy Certification. Dr. Dag treats complex conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovarian disease.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures for hysterectomies and ovarian cyst removal.
• Provides specialized care for sexual dysfunction and genital aesthetics.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association.

Dr. Baran Yil is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yil treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.
• Served as an instructor for the skull base anatomy course series.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
• Performs specialized procedures including Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation.

Dr. Mursit Dincer is a gastroenterological surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He is a PhD specialist in molecular oncology. Dr. Dincer served as the responsible physician for a major liver transplantation unit. He completed surgical training at Oxford and Leiden University transplant centers.

• Specializes in gastroenterological surgery and multiorgan procurement.
• Maintains memberships in the ERAS Society and the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Completed a subspecialty in gastroenterological surgery and liver transplant training.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with robotic surgery systems.

Dr. Akin Akakin is a neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in lateral microsurgical approaches for lumbar disc surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University. Dr. Akakin also completed a fellowship at the same institution.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and complex cerebrovascular diseases.
• Treats brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and pituitary adenomas.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Works at NP Istanbul, the first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.

• Expert in surgical treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas.
• Former Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Trained in pituitary surgery at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and EANS.