Doctors in İzmir, Turkey — Page 7

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. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Dr. Samadzade belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy for neurological symptom management.
• Treats complex conditions including Alzheimer’s, migraines, and movement disorders.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey.

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. 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. Mehmet Kose is a prosthesis specialist at Adaport Dental Clinic in İzmir. He specializes in oral rehabilitation and complex dental extractions. Dr. Kose received his DDS from Gazi University. He completed his specialty training at İzmir Katip Çelebi University.

• Holds a certification in Analog and Digital Smile Design from Ivoclar Vivadent.
• Performs procedures including All-on-4 implants, zirconia crowns, and Emax veneers.
• Completed training in joint-occlusion and orthodontic techniques.
• Presented research at the TDB International Scientific Congress.

Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. He has performed over 6,200 procedures. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, weight-loss surgery, and cancer treatment. Dr. Kara patented a unique laparoscopic surgical instrument he invented. He co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center in Turkey.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association.
• Uses a patented device designed specifically for gastric sleeve surgery.
• Published over 30 medical articles in professional journals.
• Works at Medical Park İzmir, a JCI-accredited facility with an 90% success rate.

Dr. Erisa Olkun is a dentist and oral rehabilitation specialist at My Nova Kusadasi Dental Clinic. She gained international recognition on the Irish TV program Keith’s Teeth: A Dental Odyssey in 2023. This program featured her work as a best practice in dental care alongside popstar Keith Duffy. Dr. Olkun specializes in aesthetic restorations, including inlay and onlay techniques.

• Expertise in implant applications, prosthetic training, and periodontal health.
• Performs complex procedures like All-on-4 implants and Hollywood smile makeovers.
• Treats patients at an EFQM-certified center with a 98% satisfaction rate.
• Fluent in four languages: English, Turkish, Albanian, and Italian.

Dr. Serdar Kacar is a general surgeon at Odin Clinic in Izmir. He performed Turkey's first small intestine transplant. Dr. Kacar led the first kidney transplant operations at SSK Hospitals. He specializes in obesity surgery and complex organ transplantation.

• Performed over 200 gastric reduction operations at Odin Clinic.
• Authored over 150 national and international scientific publications.
• Former chief executive of kidney transplant centers at three major Turkish hospitals.
• Winner of the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology.

Dr. Rahmi Evinc is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Odin Clinic in İzmir. He specializes in body contouring, rhinoplasty, and complex hand surgery. Dr. Evinc performs hundreds of successful surgical procedures each year. He completed his medical training and residency at the prestigious GATA Medical Faculty.

• Specializes in mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, liposuction, and FUE hair transplants.
• Treats reconstructive cases including skin cancer, facial injuries, and burn scars.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Odin Clinic, a designated Center of Excellence.
• Offers aesthetic treatments such as dermal fillers, Botox, and HIFU skin tightening.

Dr. Tuncay Kodas is an ENT specialist at Ento Surgical Medical Center in Izmir. He is an expert in otoplasty and specializes in treating protruding ears. Dr. Kodas focuses on both cosmetic ear shaping and functional outcomes. He works at a center with over 20 years of experience in ENT surgery.

• Corrects congenital ear deformities like microtia and lop ear.
• Treats complex ear issues, including keloid formation and chronic infections.
• Performs specialized procedures such as cochlear implants and tympanoplasty.
• Addresses structural nasal conditions through septoplasty and polyp surgery.

Dr. Mahmut Boran is a dentist and implantologist at DentaPoint Dental Clinics in İzmir. He earned his DDS degree from Ege University. Dr. Boran specializes in pedodontics, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. He performs a broad range of procedures, including All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants.

• Treats dental conditions such as jaw cysts and parodontosis.
• Performs porcelain veneers, sinus-lifting, and root canal treatments.
• Participates in international training programs to stay current in dentistry.
• Works at an ISO-accredited clinic partnering with Straumann and Dentsply Sirona.

The doctor has a comprehensive background in dentistry and surgery, holding a DDS from Ege University in Turkey. He completed an internship in maxillofacial surgery and implantology at Radbound University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he received medical education from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed a residency at Istanbul University in 2006. Further specializing, the doctor undertook a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. He is also a member of the Turkish Dental Association.

The doctor is a highly experienced dental professional who graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2006. With a career spanning nearly two decades, the doctor has demonstrated significant leadership in clinical management and oral health services.

The doctor served as a founding physician at the Alpi Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul from 2008 to 2016. Since February 2016, the doctor has continued this leadership role as a founding physician at the My Nova Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in İzmir, focusing on providing comprehensive dental care and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

Dr. Omer Murat Sarac is a dentist at My Nova Kusadasi Dental Clinic in Izmir. He focuses on aesthetic dentistry and global dental practices. Dr. Sarac completed his dental education at Ataturk University. He later pursued further studies at RMIT University in Australia.

• Member of the Esthetical Dentist Academy since 2006.
• Maintains active membership in the Global Dentistry Academy.
• Performs All-on-4 implants, Hollywood Smile makeovers, and zirconia crown installations.
• Works at an EFQM-certified center that treats 1,000+ international patients annually.

Dr. Denizhan Ozkaya is a distinguished ENT specialist and co-founder of Ento Surgical Medical Center in İzmir. He specializes in rhinoplasty, sinus surgery, and sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Ozkaya provides care for international patients and is fluent in English and Turkish.

• Performs complex septoplasty, tympanoplasty, and laryngeal polyp micro-surgeries.
• Expert in removing nasal polyps and adenoids.
• Active member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Practices at a clinic reporting high success rates in rhinoplasty and cochlear implants.