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Best Rheumatology Doctors in İzmir for Australians

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Samet Karahan

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, İzmir
  • Dr Samet Karahan is a rheumatology specialist at Medical Point International Hospital with extensive training from Ankara Başkent and Akdeniz Universities.

    • Treats systemic conditions like Lupus, Behcet's, and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
    • Uses musculoskeletal ultrasound for precise diagnosis of joint and soft tissue pain
    • Performs ultrasound-guided injections to deliver medication directly into affected joints
    • Specialises in salivary gland and skin biopsies for accurate autoimmune disease detection
    • Member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association with expertise in infusion therapies
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Metin Ozgen

  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, İzmir
  • Professor Metin Ozgen leads the rheumatology department at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in systemic lupus erythematosus and complex inflammatory conditions.

    • Expert in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography – uses ultrasound for precise imaging of joint inflammation
    • Performs targeted ultrasound-guided injections to treat pain and swelling in major joints
    • Provides infusion therapies for severe autoimmune diseases and systemic vasculitis
    • Academic leader who previously served as Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University
    • Member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association
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Bookimed Insights: Top Rheumatology Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Rheumatology specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 2 leading doctors. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#119 years of experienceAutoimmune and inflammatory joint conditionsUses diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography and ultrasound-guided injections for precise joint treatment. Expert in complex inflammatory diseases like Vasculitis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and is a Turkish Rheumatology Association member.
Turkey
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#226 years of experienceSystemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune inflammatory conditionsProfessor at Ondokuz Mayıs University specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus. Uses diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography and salivary gland biopsies for precise autoimmune disease detection and image-guided treatment.
Turkey
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