Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 7

Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Ozel also focuses on pancreatobiliary system diseases. He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and chronic Hepatitis B.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Former Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Burak Ergun Tatar is a plastic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in transformative cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. Dr. Tatar completed a microsurgery fellowship at Università Campus Bio-Medico in Rome. He graduated with distinction from the Istanbul University School of Medicine.

• Holds specialized certifications in microsurgery, animal research, and medical statistics.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks, liposuction, and mommy makeovers.
• Treats functional and aesthetic conditions, including deviated septums and gynecomastia.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Semih Tiber Mentese is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He has extensive international training. Dr. Mentese completed medical exchange programs and observerships in Romania, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece. He works at a JCI-accredited university hospital holding ISO quality certification.

• Specializes in complex breast surgery, including lifts and augmentations with implants.
• Performs cosmetic facial rejuvenation and abdominal wall reconstructions.
• Authored over 15 presentations on topics like hand anomalies and nerve grafts.
• Completed microsurgery training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Murat Akkus is a Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology based in Istanbul. He practices at Memorial Bahçelievler (2019–present) and Memorial Ataşehir (2018–present). He previously led the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the Department of Pediatrics at İnönü University. Before that, he headed Pediatric Gastroenterology at Atatürk University.

He has 174 international and 73 national publications. He is the editor of 7 books. He has written 3 international and 25 national book chapters. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Ege University (1996–1998). In 2011, he was a visiting scholar at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received İnönü University Outstanding Achievement Awards.

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Dr. Imran Onur is a cardiologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 28 scientific articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Onur contributes to cardiology research through his role at a JCI-accredited facility. He treats a variety of heart conditions with over 15 years of clinical expertise.

• Contributor to two scientific books on cardiology themes.
• Presented over 40 scientific papers and oral studies at congresses.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Radiology Association.
• Held specialist roles at Istanbul University Medical Faculty and Arnavutköy Hospital.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Hakan Sofu is an orthopedist and traumatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed an academic research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Sofu provides expert surgical care for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 99% success rate for complex procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital with 67 specialized departments.

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Dr. Muhammed Yeni is the Head of the Medical Team at Medart Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 hair transplant surgeries for patients worldwide. Dr. Yeni specializes in Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques for all hair types. He treats cases ranging from female hair loss to complex revision procedures.

• Performs specialized facial hair transplants including beard and moustache restoration.
• Uses Sapphire incision techniques to improve hair density and natural results.
• Trained at Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University in Medical Health Sciences.
• Works at Medart Clinic, which is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Dogukan Sokmen is a urologist and andrologist at Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics in Istanbul. He specializes in men's sexual health and regenerative treatments for erectile dysfunction. Dr. Sokmen holds a PhD and completed training at a European-accredited urology clinic. He is a member of the European Association of Urology.

• Performs penile enlargement, implant surgery, and curvature correction.
• Introduced patented devices and unique trends in andrology.
• Serves as an instructor for accredited training courses in sexual health.
• Treats complex conditions like chronic prostatitis and pelvic pain syndrome.

Dr. Mehmet Emre Ustundag is an ENT professor and head and neck surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like larynx cancer, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis. Dr. Ustundag trained at Stanford University in laryngology and sleep apnea surgery. He also completed clinical training in Germany and Ireland. He has published 47 international articles with nearly 800 citations. Dr. Ustundag serves patients at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Specializes in head and neck oncology, rhinoplasty, and septoplasty.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and vocal cord injections.
• Member of the German and Turkish societies of otorhinolaryngology.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Mohammed Alhelou is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in a broad range of aesthetic procedures, from complex facial reconstruction to body contouring. Dr. Alhelou performs microsurgery and uses specialized suture techniques for refined results. He works at Elixirmed Clinic, which serves 4,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid operations (blepharoplasty).
• Performs breast aesthetics, including reduction, enlargement, and reconstructive surgery.
• Treats congenital facial anomalies and skin cancers.
• Expert in fat removal (liposuction) and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) techniques.

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a transplant surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He focuses on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. He completed a clinical fellowship in organ transplantation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Karademir has also conducted research with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

• Serves as the general surgery department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Center.
• Former head of Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.
• Active member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.
• Performs Whipple surgery and robotic cholecystectomy for complex cases.

Dr. Mehmet Erdogan is a hair transplant surgeon and co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed 5,000+ procedures, focusing on natural-looking hairline design. He earned his medical degree from Yeditepe University. Dr. Erdogan co-developed the True™ Philosophy to improve hair restoration standards.

• Specializes in Sapphire FUE and Micromotor Graft extraction techniques.
• Maintains membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council.
• Performs high-volume cases including beard, eyebrow, and Afro hair transplants.