Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 43

Dr. Tuncay Kaner is a spine neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He completed a fellowship at the UCLA Santa Monica Comprehensive Spine Center. Dr. Kaner is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He also holds a membership in AO Spine International. He serves at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia.
• Treats complex spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
• Is a member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery.

Dr. Ugur Onur Kasman is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He specializes in arthroplasty, arthroscopic joint surgery, and complex trauma reconstruction. Dr. Kasman focuses on restoring mobility through limb lengthening and sports injury repairs. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul with 400 hospital beds.

• Performs hip, knee, and ankle arthroscopy for joint preservation.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions and congenital spine diseases.
• Expert in revision surgeries for total hip replacements.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID).

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Tolga Tasci is a gynecologic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in high-risk pregnancies and reproductive health. Dr. Tasci completed clinical observer rotations at prestigious UK institutions. These include Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre and Barts Health NHS Trust.

• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for uterine fibroids and cysts.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and vaginismus.
• Member of the Turkish Gynecological Oncology and Endoscopy associations.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a specialized stroke and cardiac center.

Prof. Dr. Muslum Sahin is a cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology, treating conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. He is a member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club and the Turkish Cardiology Association.

• Performs complex procedures including radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and aneurysm coiling.
• Provides specialized care for carotid angioplasty, stenting, and coronary angiography.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
• Expertise includes managing hypertension, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Metin Kocuk is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He earned a full scholarship for his dentistry studies at Başkent University. He completed doctoral training in maxillofacial surgery at Yeditepe University. Dr. Kocuk specializes in complex implantology and hard tissue grafting.

• Trained in cadaveric zygoma implant surgery for atrophic maxilla cases.
• Performs sinus lifts, apical resections, and complex tooth extractions.
• Expertise Includes Nobel Biocare, Straumann, and Swiss dental implant systems.
• Completed specialized METU certifications in crisis and customer relations management.

Dr. Bora Uslu is a nephrologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney transplants, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis. Dr. Uslu treats complex conditions including nephrotic syndrome and hereditary kidney diseases. He works at a university hospital reporting a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• Specializes in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and hypertension management.
• Performs specialized procedures like nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, and kidney biopsy.
• Maintains a research presence with various publications in international medical journals.
• Practices at a facility where the transplant team has completed 5,000+ kidney transplants.

Dr. Mustafa Kazkayasi is a highly skilled ENT specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He treats complex conditions like sleep apnea, hearing loss, and nasal polyps. Dr. Kazkayasi trained at the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh in the US. He served as the Head of the ENT Department at Kırıkkale University.

• Completed clinical fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the University of Toronto.
• Performs specialized procedures including tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, and endolaryngeal microsurgery.
• Member of the Turkish Rhinology Association and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Practices at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Estemarley in Istanbul. He specializing in rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. Dr. Aydinol combines high surgical precision with artistic vision for balanced results. He holds a medical degree from Dicle University School of Medicine. His practice follows safety-first protocols for all reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

• Expert in modern rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.
• Performs a full range of breast surgeries and body contouring.
• Leads a multidisciplinary clinical team at Estemarley.
• Works at a clinic serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He has published over 75 scientific articles indexed in Index Medicus. Dr. Cokkeser holds a fellowship in otology and skull base surgery from Gruppo Otologico, Italy. He treats complex conditions such as vestibular schwannoma and hearing loss.

• Completed observerships at Johns Hopkins, UPenn, and the House Ear Institute.
• Specializes in revision stapes surgery and endoscopic sinus procedures.
• Performed a study on dacryocystorhinostomy outcomes in 115 patients.
• Former Chief of Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

Dr. Babek Tabandeh is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Bahçeşehir University. He works at the Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul. Dr. Tabandeh specializes in obesity surgery, oncological procedures, and laparoscopic surgery. He treats complex conditions such as colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Member of the American College of Surgeons.
• Author of over 40 medical publications on surgical techniques.
• Active member of the Turkey Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility with an ISO-certified quality standard.

Dr. Merve Cemil graduated with honors from the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Central Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Cemil treats complex neurological and orthopedic conditions using ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

• Performs spinal, intramuscular, and perineural injections under ultrasound guidance.
• Treats stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Provides specialized care for lymphedema and temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Maintains expertise in manual therapy, PRP, prolotherapy, and ozone therapy.