Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 38

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

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Dr. Fatih Arslanohlu is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Arslanohlu specializes in joint replacement and sports traumatology. He trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty for chronic joint pain.
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries using arthroscopic techniques.
• Provides stem cell therapy for patients with arthritis.
• Treats bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and scoliosis.

Dr. Ozcan Oztrk is an ENT specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has performed over 200 cochlear implant procedures in Turkey and abroad. Dr. Oztrk focuses on complex hearing restoration and skull base surgery. He completed training at the University of Pittsburgh and Gruppo Otologico in Italy.

• Specializes in stapes surgery and bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implants.
• Treats voice disorders using microlaryngeal surgery and Botox injections.
• Member of the European Academy of Otology-Neurootology.
• Maintains membership in the European Laryngological Society.

Dr. Umit Ozcelik is a transplant surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He performs liver and kidney transplants for both adults and children. Dr. Ozcelik trained at Ankara University and specializing in general surgery at Baskent University. He treats complex conditions requiring hepatobiliary surgery and HLA-typing.

• Performs pediatric and adult organ transplants.
• Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery and breast cancer treatment.
• Completed specialized training in anorectal diseases and burn care.
• Works at a center with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a professor of neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Tugcu follows a career spanning over 20 years in neurovascular and spinal surgery. He holds a personal certification from the Turkish Medical Association.

• Served as the Chief of the Neurosurgery Department at a major training hospital.
• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including acoustic neuroma, brain cysts, and craniostenosis.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Serdar Karaman is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in hand surgery, sports medicine, and complex lengthening procedures. Dr. Karaman treats diverse musculoskeletal issues, including pelvic fractures and pediatric orthopedic conditions. He works at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Performs arthroscopic surgeries for the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle.
• Treats cartilage injuries using microfracture and stem cell therapy.
• Author of over 15 scientific articles and presentations on trauma and reconstruction.
• Expert in joint replacement, ulnar palsy tendon transfers, and bone tumor reconstruction.

Dr. Omur Gunaldi is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery. Dr. Gunaldi focuses on brain tumor removal and neuro-oncological cases. He carries the title of associate professor within his specialty.

• Expertise in transnasal tumor resection and complex craniotomy procedures.
• Treats adults and children for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas.
• Established the neurosurgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Haluk Cabuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and ankle surgery with a focus on arthroplasty. Dr. Cabuk completed a clinical fellowship in Germany at the GO:H Sports Clinic. He concentrated on knee circumferential osteotomies and total knee replacement techniques.

• Winner of the Derviş Manizade Science Award for orthopedic research.
• Received the Tusyad Overseas traveling education scholarship for sports injuries and arthroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions including meniscus tears, scoliosis, and hip fractures.
• Performs MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joint health.

Dr. Ennder Guven is a gynecology and obstetrics specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic myomectomy and hysteroscopic interventions. Dr. Guven has published multiple articles in international journals. He is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association.

• Performs robotic women's surgery and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and uterine fibroids.
• Provides care for risky pregnancies and painless epidural births.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Mazhar Celikoyar is an ENT specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed clinical training at Indiana Methodist Hospital and Institut Gustave Roussy in France. Dr. Celikoyar served as an assistant physician in the prestigious clinic of Professor Frederic Chabolle. He treats complex conditions including sleep apnea, nasal polyps, and sensorineural hearing loss.

• Corrects structural issues through septoplasty and tympanoplasty.
• Performs specialized interventions like endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Provides reconstructive solutions including ear and nose prosthetics.
• Works at a JCI-accredited smart hospital treating 300,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Murat Ipetci is an orthopedist and hand surgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in microsurgery, nerve repairs, and congenital hand anomalies. Dr. Ipetci completed his subspecialization at the Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs carpal tunnel syndrome surgery and treats complex forearm fractures.
• Completed advanced cadaveric training in hand and upper extremity soft tissue flaps.
• Member of the Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association.
• Treats degenerative elbow diseases and upper extremity nerve compressions.

Dr. Behruz Uysal is a hair transplant surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has performed over 8,000 hair restoration surgeries. Dr. Uysal heads the clinic's Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department. He is a member of the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He works at a JCI-accredited facility certified by TÜV Hessen.

• Specializes in FUE, DHI, and ARTAS robotic hair transplant techniques.
• Performs specialized procedures including Afro and female hair transplants.
• Cofounded the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department in 2018.
• Is a certified specialist in both hair transplantation and mesotherapy.

Dr. Ahmad Dogan is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening, and Ilizarov surgery. Dr. Dogan completed a specialized fellowship at Orthopadisches Spital Speising in Austria. He is an active member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS).

• Performs complex procedures including shoulder and ankle replacements.
• Treats congenital deformities like clubfoot and pediatric hip dysplasia.
• Uses stem cell applications such as BMAC and SVF for joint treatment.
• Expert in deformity correction using the Taylor Spatial Frame system.

Dr. Ahmet Alptekin is a pediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in neonatal surgery and pediatric urology. Dr. Alptekin trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He focuses on minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic interventions for children.

• Performs tumor surgery and complex reconstructive procedures in children.
• Expert in endoscopy and cystoscopy for pediatric diagnostic and surgical care.
• Treats congenital conditions like anal atresia and inguinal hernias.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.