Doctors in İzmir, Turkey — Page 5

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Dr. Evren Sandal is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery. Dr. Sandal completed focused research in cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and brain cysts.

• Trained in skull base surgery at a leading US university medical center.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
• Collaborated with global experts in craniocervical junction and cerebral bypass techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint Hospital, which features a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She maintains memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Zengin treats neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

• Uses specialized therapies including apomorphine pumps and migraine vaccines.
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines and movement disorders.
• Treats complex neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s, and stroke complications.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Ahmet Memis is a professor of radiology and interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is the former Head of Interventional Radiology at Ege University. Dr. Memis focuses on intravascular closed surgery and complex embolization procedures. He serves as a lecturer in radiology at Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Specializes in stenting for aortic stenosis, aneurysms, and uterine fibroid embolization.
• Performs thrombectomy for acute stroke and embolization of spinal cord malformations.
• Conducted clinical research under a German federal government scholarship at Hannover University.
• Treats patients at Medicalpoint, a JCI-accredited facility and robotic surgery center.

Dr. Gulin Okay is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She performs endoscopic surgery and handles complex pregnancy treatments. Dr. Okay specializes in infertility solutions, including IVF and laparoscopic procedures. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomy and hysteroscopy for reproductive health.
• Treats conditions such as urinary incontinence and bladder prolapse.
• Expert in genital aesthetics and pregnancy follow-up care.
• Member of the Reproductive Health and Infertility Association.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Sukru Alper Acikgoz is an allergist and immunologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating complex drug allergies and hereditary angioedema. Dr. Acikgoz performed his medical training at Hacettepe University and Ankara University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Member of the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association.
• Published research on drug desensitization and Behçet’s syndrome in international journals.
• Developed rapid drug desensitization protocols for patients with iron allergies.
• Treats specialized conditions including common variable immunodeficiency and vasculitis.

Dr. Fatma Ferda Kartufan is an associate professor of anesthesiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She specializes in anesthesia for thoracic, cardiovascular, and transplantation surgeries. Dr. Kartufan holds academic roles at Izmir University of Economics. She focuses on regional anesthesia and reanimation for complex surgical cases.

• Member of the Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association.
• Belongs to the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association.
• Provides general anesthesia services at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Maintains membership with the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hasan Yurday Cetin is a specialist anesthesiologist at Medical Point International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgery as well as thoracic procedures. Dr. Cetin completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric cardiac anesthesia at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

• Member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology.
• Authored published research on thoracic epidural analgesia for blunt chest trauma.
• Contributing writer for three textbooks on anesthesia and critical care.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with a specialized Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Erdal In is a pulmonologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He is a member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Dr. In treats various chest diseases, including lung cancer, COPD, and sleep apnea. He serves as a Professor at Malatya Turgut Ozal University.

• Specializes in asthma, pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism.
• Treats interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension.
• Member of the Turkish Thoracic Society and the Sleep Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Adnan Tolga Oz is a pulmonologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary Medicine Department. Dr. Oz specializes in lung cancer diagnosis and interventional pulmonology. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed articles and 12 scientific proceedings. Dr. Oz treats patients aged 16 and older.

• Member of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
• Expert in treating COPD, asthma, and complex sleep disorders.
• Sits on the Lung and Pleural Malignancies Study Group in Turkey.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.