Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 35

The doctor is a highly esteemed psychologist with over 45 years of experience, known for founding NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and serving as rector of Uskudar University. Specializing in the treatment of stress and diseases, the doctor is also recognized for innovations in psychopharmacology.

With a prolific career, the doctor has authored several books, selling over 1 million copies, and contributed more than 150 research articles and 45 written chapters. The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and has received numerous awards, including the World Peace Invitation Award and the Golden Axon Leadership Award.

Dr. Sahin Kaplan is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious posting at Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College London. Dr. Kaplan focuses on complex heart conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia. He holds certifications from the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs angioplasty, stenting, and radiofrequency ablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Treats hypertension and atherosclerosis using minimally invasive techniques.
• Contributed to over 35 publications in international medical journals.
• Is a member of the European Society of Invasive Cardiology.

Dr. Elif Afacan Yildirim is a medical specialist in rheumatologic dermatology. She co-authored a chapter in the book "Rheumatologic Dermatology," edited by Kenan Aydoğan.

Her work highlights advanced diagnostic methods such as histopathology, capillaroscopy, and fibroscan. These tools help in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic skin diseases. Dr. Yildirim’s knowledge supports better care in this field.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.

Dr. Atilla Saygi is a chest diseases and tuberculosis specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He is a prolific researcher with over 100 articles published in international and national journals. Dr. Saygi formerly served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine. He provides expert care for complex pulmonary conditions and respiratory tuberculosis.

• Served as Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital.
• Authored over 150 papers for scientific meetings and six medical book chapters.
• Received eight professional awards and 14 certificates of appreciation for his work.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Murat Topdag is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He completed training in endoscopic endonasal skull base and pituitary surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He also studied otologic and otoneurosurgical microsurgery at Institut Georges Portmann. Dr. Topdag previously served as an ENT specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

• Completed a facial plastic surgery course through the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
• Earned an MD from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa within the English medical program.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility spanning 81,000 m² with 19 operating rooms.
• The clinic features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI and digital PET/CT imaging technology.

Dr. Ferhat Ferhatoglu is a clinical and gynecologic oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including breast, gastric, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Dr. Ferhatoglu is a prolific researcher. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies on oncology outcomes.

• Published research in major journals like Medicine and Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics.
• Expert in managing systemic treatments for rare thyroid cancers and advanced melanoma.
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols for gastric and ovarian cancer patients.
• Works at a center with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.

The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova is a neurologist at the Medipol Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. She completed her specialized medical training at Istanbul University. Dr. Ibrahimova focuses on treating movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. She practiced at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London as an observer doctor.

• Licensed member of the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom.
• Maintains membership with the Turkish Neurological Association.
• Manages long-term medical follow-up for patients with complex movement disorders.
• Contributes to clinical research published in international medical journals.

Dr. Dicle Hazirolan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on medical retina and uvea treatments. Dr. Hazirolan previously served as a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Health Sciences. She also acted as a training supervisor for over a decade. Her clinical background includes a residency at the prestigious Hacettepe University.

• Completed an observership at the retina and uvea unit of Charité Hospital in Berlin.
• Published research on anti-VEGF treatments and congenital conjunctival anomalies.
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Society’s medical retina and uvea sections.
• Works at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr. Resul Arisoy is a perinatology and gynecology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He focus on high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal health. Dr. Arisoy treats patients at JCI-accredited facilities within the Memorial Healthcare Group. This accreditation ensures compliance with international safety and quality standards.

• Specializes in perinatology for complex pregnancy management.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals.
• Expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology since starting his practice.
• Works at a hospital with a 65% success rate for IVF treatments.

Dr. Kerem Ozel is a Professor of Pediatric Surgery. He specializes in fetal surgery and pediatric urology. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English Division). He completed his pediatric surgery residency at Marmara University.

He holds the European Board of Pediatric Surgery and the European Board of Pediatric Urology certificates. He received a Fetal Surgery Certificate in 2013 through collaboration with Justus-Liebig University Giessen and the German Fetal Surgery Center. His training includes pediatric urology and spina bifida at Ege University in 2005. He also conducted robotic pediatric urology research at Texas Children’s Hospital in 2014.

In 2015, he joined Turkey’s first fetal surgery team and performed in-utero procedures at Istanbul Bilim University. He led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Bilim University in 2010. He has been on the faculty at Istanbul Medeniyet University since 2017.

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, and neuromodulation. Dr. Kilic is an Associate Professor with extensive surgical expertise. He holds a specialization from Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs deep brain, spinal cord, and sacral nerve stimulation.
• Treats complex conditions like spondylolisthesis and trigeminal neuralgia.
• Expert in both adult and pediatric neuro-oncology.
• Works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an Associate Professor at the Medipol University Parkinson’s Center in Istanbul. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic pain management. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. She also serves as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals like BMC Neurology.

• Specializes in Parkinson’s disease biomarkers and restless legs syndrome.
• Treats complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs specialized nerve blockages and botulinum toxin injections for migraines.
• Published over 15 papers in international medical journals.

Dr. Deniz Goren is a hematology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She received the TÜBİTAK 2219 scholarship for research at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Goren treats blood disorders and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Joslin Diabetes Center. She previously served as an associate professor at Demiroglu Bilim University.

• Published over 40 national and international peer-reviewed articles.
• Winner of the SOHO Young Investigator Grant from the USA.
• Completed the EBMT International Transplant Course and Lymphoma Master Class.
• Selected as a Young Researcher award winner by the Turkish Hematology Association.

Dr. Fatih Gumus is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He completed a clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also observed vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Gumus specializes in minimally invasive valve surgery and LVAD assessment. He treats acute iliofemoral DVT using balloon-assisted pharmacomechanical thrombolysis.

• Authored five peer-reviewed papers on complex cardiac and vascular therapies.
• Maintains membership in the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Presented his research at international meetings in New York, Vancouver, and Vienna.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, which features hybrid operating rooms and robotic systems.

Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak is a thoracic surgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is the President of the Turkish Society of Chest Wall Deformities and Pectus. Dr. Ermerak completed two specialized fellowships in North America. These include thoracic and esophageal surgery at Washington University and Dalhousie University.

• Specializes in the surgical treatment of chest wall deformities and esophageal conditions.
• Completed fellowship training at major medical centers in the USA, Canada, and Switzerland.
• Served on the organizing committee for the 2023 Chest Wall International Group meeting.
• Maintains multiple surgical certifications including MI-STARs and MITS for minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Aygul Aliyeva Onen is a gynecologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on cosmetic gynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Onen holds specialized training in treating vaginismus and dyspareunia. She completed her residency at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

• Member of the Pelvic Floor and Cosmetic Gynecology Association.
• Sits on the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• Completed training in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery and obstetric simulation.
• Practices at the energy-efficient Memorial Göztepe Hospital facility.