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Adem Topaloglu

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Adem Topaloglu is a European-trained surgeon who served as the Chief of Surgery at Neuchatel Hospital in Switzerland after honing his skills in Belgium.

    • Specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery and revision bariatric procedures for complex obesity cases
    • Trained at Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital in hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery
    • Expertise covers oncologic surgery for colon and breast cancer as well as thyroid disorders
    • Performed surgical residency in Belgium with a focus on treating morbid obesity complications
    • Brings senior leadership experience from major clinical appointments across Switzerland and Belgium
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Nail Paksoy

  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    2011-2012
    Erzurum Koprukoyu State Hospital
    Department: General Medicine

    2012-2017
    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
    Department: Internal Medicine

    06/2017-10/2017
    Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research Hospital
    Department: Internal Medicine

    10/2017-11/2018
    Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
    Department: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

    2018/2022
    Istanbul University Oncology Institute
    Department: Medical Oncology Fellowship

    2022-2023
    Tekirdag City Hospital
    Department: Medical Oncology Specialist

    2023-present
    Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital
    Department: Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.

     

    EDUCATION

    2005-2011
    Medical Education
    Sivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey

    2012-2017
    Internal Medicine
    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    2017-2018
    Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
    Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
    Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul, Turkey

    2018-2022
    Medical Oncology Fellowship
    Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

    2022
    ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology
    10th September 2022 in Paris, France.

    2023
    Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.
    Istanbul Medipol University Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

     

    INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS:

    1. Astefania - ROCHE

    • Title: A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Atezolizumab or Placebo and Trastuzumab Emtansine for Participants With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer at High Risk of Recurrence Following Preoperative Therapy
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    2. PFİZER

    • Title: A Study Of Lorlatinib Versus Crizotinib In First-Line Treatment Of Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLC
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    3. RECITE - AMGEN

    • Title: Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult Subjects With Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, or Colorectal Cancer
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    4. NAVIGATE - BAYER

    • Title: A Study to Test the Effect of the Drug Larotrectinib in Adults and Children With NTRK-fusion Positive Solid Tumors
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    5. RUBY - Tesaro (PRA)

    • Title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial Cancer
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    6. ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036 - MSD

    • Title: Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    7. ASTRA ZENECA

    • Title: To Study Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Olaparib Monotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients.
    • Role: Subinvestigator

    8. ROSY-O - ASTRA ZENECA

    • Title: Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Olaparib
    • Role: Subinvestigator
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    INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

    I. Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI

    Weekly Paclitaxel in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ahmed, M. A., Karaman, S., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 102(5)

    Carboplatin Desensitization in Ovarian Carcinoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Yildiz, A., Ak, N., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(45), e31726

    High-Dose Chemotherapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Celik, A. I., Gulbas, Z., & Başaran, M.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(49), e32213

    Multidrug Refractory TFE3(+) Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, Nail, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2022, 28.1: 215-221

    Crizotinib Efficacy in NSCLC with MET Alterations

    • Authors: Gürbüz, M., Kiliçkap, S., Bilici, A., Karadurmuş, N., Sezer, A., Şendur, M. A. N., ... & Demirkazik, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(50), e32368

    Clinicopathological Features in ALK Mutant NSCLC

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Gurbuz, M., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., ... & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 101(34)

    PSMA-Based Tumor Burden in Prostate Cancer

    • Authors: HAS SIMSEK, Duygu, et al.
    • Journal: Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 2021, 35.6: 680-690

    Atezolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

    • Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
    • Journal: European Urology Focus, 2021, 7.5: 1061-1066

    Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma

    • Authors: FERHATOGLU, Ferhat, et al.
    • Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment, 2021, 44.11: 590-601

    Prognostic Factors in Atezolizumab-Treated Urothelial Carcinoma

    • Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
    • Journal: International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021, 26.8: 1506-1513

    Atezolizumab with Chemotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer

    • Authors: GÜRBÜZ, Mustafa, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 1-9

    FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer

    • Authors: AY, Seval, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Chemotherapy, 2022, 1-7

    Trastuzumab Emtansine in Older HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients

    • Authors: CIL, Ibrahim, et al.
    • Journal: Tumori Journal, 2022, 108.1: 19-25

    Real-Life Efficacy of Osimertinib in Advanced NSCLC

    • Authors: HIZAL, Mutlu, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 148.6: 1501-1508

    ALK-Positive Cells Percentage and Alectinib Efficacy

    • Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., Kılıçkap, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 149(8), 4141-4148

    Real-World Data on Alectinib in ALK-Positive NSCLC

    • Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Kılıçkap, S., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
    • Journal: Future Oncology, 18(23), 2573-2582

    Prognostic Factors in Metastatic RCC with T790M Mutation

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    FLOT Regimen in Metastatic Gastric Cancer

    • Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Desensitization Protocol in Lenalidomide Hypersensitivity Reactions

    • Authors: DEMIR, Semra, et al.
    • Journal: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2019, 123.4: 394-397

    Factors Associated with Diagnostic Skin Test Positivity in PPI Hypersensitivity

    • Authors: ÖZDEMIR, Seçil Kepil, et al.
    • Journal: Allergy, 2019, 74.6: 1187-1190

    Efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide in Neuroendocrine Tumors

    • Authors: Ünal, Ç., Azizy, A., Karabulut, S., Taştekin, D., Akyıldız, A., Yaşar, S., ... & Sağlam, S.
    • Journal: The Oncologist, oyad257

    Subsequent Treatments in Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Progression

    • Authors: Karacin, C., Oksuzoglu, B., Demirci, A., Keskinkılıç, M., Baytemür, N. K., Yılmaz, F., ... & Hacıbekiroğlu, İ.
    • Journal: BMC cancer, 23(1), 192

    Termination of Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8779

    Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence in Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ak, N., ... & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 1-9

    Prognostic Factors Influencing PFS in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Doğan, İ., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A.
    • Journal: European Journal of Breast Health, 19(2), 128

    Treatment Efficacy of Ribociclib or Palbociclib plus Letrozole in Metastatic Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Kahraman, S., Erul, E., Seyyar, M., Gumusay, O., Bayram, E., Demirel, B. C., ... & Nahit Sendur, M. A.
    • Journal: Future Oncology, 19(10), 727-736

    Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib in Adult Metastatic Osteosarcoma Patients

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Single-Agent Temozolomide as Salvage Therapy in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Sarcoma Patients

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastases

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    FLOT Regimen in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Gastric Cancer

    • Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Prognostic Factors of Perioperative FLOT Regimen in Operable Gastric Cancer

    • Authors: Erol, C., Sakin, A., Basoglu, T., Ozden, E., Cabuk, D., Dogan, M., ... & Sendur, M. A. N.
    • Journal: [Not specified]

    Efficacy and Outcomes of Systemic Chemotherapy in Posttransplant Kaposi Sarcoma

    • Authors: Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Doğan, I., Ferhatoğlu, F., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
    • Journal: Medicine, 102(39), e35383

    Comparison of Second-Line Treatments in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

    • Authors: Pehlivan, M., Paksoy, N., Aydin, E., Basaran, M., & Ekenel, M.
    • Journal: Medicine, 102(41), e35245

    Toxicity Management and Effectiveness of Regorafenib in Advance GIST Patients: A Real-world Study - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Doğan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., Karabulut, S., & Taştekin, D. - Journal: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, 1(1)

    Demographic and Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Survival in Patients with Primary Glomerulonephritis: Single Tertiary Center Experience - Authors: Paksoy, N., Trabulus, S., Seyahi, N., & Altiparmak, M. R. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 11(1)

    Efficacy of Sorafenib in Symptomatic Patients with Pretreated Progressive Desmoid Tumors - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M.

    Nodal Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is a Better Predictive Factor of Survival Than Miller-Payne Scoring in Breast Cancer - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Journal of Oncological Sciences, 7.2: 42-49

    Evaluation of Prognostic and Predictive Values of Hemogram Parameters in Patients with Advanced Stage Ovarian Carcinoma - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Turkish Journal of Oncology/Türk Onkoloji Dergisi, 2021, 36.4

    Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Survival and Drug-Related Toxicities in Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated with Sunitinib - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Karabulut, S., Paksoy, N., & Tastekin, D.

    Real-life Outcomes of ROS1 Fusion-positive Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients who were Treated with Crizotinib - Authors: Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Aydın, E., Vatansever, S., & Aydine, A. - Journal: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY

    Predictors of the acquisition of T790M mutation in EGFR-mutant metastatic lung cancer patients who were treated with EGFR inhibitors - Authors: Dogan, I., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology

    Laterality of Adrenal Gland Metastasis in Lung Cancer: Results of a Comparative Study - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Gagatay, T., Okumus, G., Aydiner, A., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., ... & Saip, P. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Medical Investigation, 7(2)

    Poor Risk Factors Affecting Cancer Patients Infected with Covid-19: A Retrospective Comparative Study from a Pandemic Hospital - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Kapağan, T., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Medetalibeyoğlu, A., Şenkal, N., ... & Vatansever, S. - Journal: Turk Onkoloji Dergisi, 38(1)

    Systemic Treatment Outcomes of Progressive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma from the Registries of a Tertiary Cancer Center - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., & Başaran, M. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 10(4)

    Evaluation of clinical features and risk factors related to late recurrence (> 5 years) in patients with breast cancer - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Aydiner, A., & Paksoy, N. - Journal: Journal of Surgery & Medicine (JOSAM), 6(12)

    Assessing the Clinical Impact of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) on Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Real-World Data from Türkiye

     

    Thesis:

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine Department PAKSOY, Nail. Demographical, clinical characteristics and survival factors in patients withprimary glomerulonephritis: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Experience. (2016)

    International Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings (ASCO/ESMO Abstracts)

    Prognostic factors influencing progression-free survival in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer patients who treated with lapatinib and capecitabine combination

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A. (2022)

    Efficacy of regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil-based rechallenge treatment in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A Turkish oncology group study

    • Authors: Şenocak Taşçi, E., Oyan, B., Sonmez, O., Mutlu, A. U., Atcı, M. M., Oner, I., ... & Gulmez, A. (2022)

    Long-term outcomes and predictors of recurrence in patients with early-stage node-negative breast cancer

    • Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Ak, N., Ibis, K., ... & Aydiner, A. (2021)

    Efficacy of temozolomide in pretreated patients with metastatic sarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Efficacy of sorafenib in symptomatic patients with pretreated progressive desmoid tumors

    • Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Efficacy of sorafenib in heavily pretreated adult patients with metastatic osteosarcoma

    • Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Outcomes and prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases

    • Authors: Dogan, İ., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Ekenel, M., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M. (2021)

    Association of response to first-line chemotherapy with the efficacy of atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma

    • Authors: Tural, D., Olmez, O. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artac, M., Ozhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Erman, M. (2021)

    Safety and survival in adult women with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA mutant ovarian cancer: A study of patients in Olaparib Turkey Early Access Program—LynTurk study

    • Authors: Esin, E., Ahmed, M. A., Yıldırım, H. Ç., Mandel, N. M., Erdemoglu, E., Sari, M., ... & Paydas, S. (2023)

    Atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after first-line chemotherapy: Results of real-life experiences

    • Authors: Tural, D., Ölmez, Ö. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artaç, M., Özhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Kılıçkap, S. (2021)

     

     

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Samet Erinc

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Samet Erinc is a spine specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, focusing on complex spinal disorders.

    • Specialises in treating scoliosis and kyphosis using Eurospine-accredited surgical protocols
    • Manages degenerative spine conditions including lumbar and cervical disc herniations
    • Completed basic microsurgery training for precise nerve-sparing spinal procedures
    • Certified in AO Trauma principles for managing complex fractures and orthopaedic trauma
    • Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
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Ozkan Onuk

  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Education and Specialization

    1998 - Undergraduate (Medicine): Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

    2004 - Master’s Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

    2005 - 2011 - PhD (Urology): Taksim Training and Research Hospital

    2020 - Associate Professor: Yeni Yüzyıl University

    Experience

    2011 to 2013 - Urology Specialist: Kastamonu Dr. Münif Islamoğlu State Hospital

    2013 to 2014 - Urology Specialist: Izmir Private Marine Hospital

    2014 to 2014 - Urology Specialist: Istanbul Murat Kölük State Hospital

    2014 to 2016 - Urology Specialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital

    2016 to 2020 - Faculty Member: Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

    2020 - Associate Professor: Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

    Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: A1

    1)NUHOĞLU BARIŞ, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, AYDIN MEMDUH, HAZAR İSMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, TAŞ TUNCAY, FİKRİ ONUR (2011). The Role of Bipolar Transurethral Vaporization in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Urologia Internationalis.

    2)BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, TAŞ TUNCAY, HAZAR İSMET, AYDIN MEMDUH, ONUK ÖZKAN, ÇAKIROĞLU BASRİ, INTELLECTUAL HONOR, ÖZKAN ARİF, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2014). Applicability and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulator Training in Urologic Surgery: A Double-Blind Randomized Study. NOBEL MEDIUS.

    3)ONUK ÖZKAN, TAŞ TUNCAY, ŞENTÜRK AB, ORHUN SINANOĞLU, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, ÇELİK O, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2014). Right-Sided Bochdalek Hernia with Intrathoracic Ectopic Kidney in an Advanced-Age Adult: A Case Report. Urologia Internationalis.

    4)ONUK ÖZKAN, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, HAZAR İSMET, TAŞ TUNCAY, ÖZKAN ARİF, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2015). Giant Bladder Stone in a Young Woman. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    5)DİNÇER MUHAMMET MURAT, ONUK ÖZKAN (2015). Phalloplasty and Penile Prosthesis Implantation for Micropenis. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine

    6)ONUK ÖZKAN, ARSLAN BURAK, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Clinical Course of a Case with Sarcomatoid Renal Cell Carcinoma. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research.

    7)BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, ARSLAN BURAK, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Incidental Prostate Cancer Frequency and Features of Patients Undergoing Radical Cystoprostatectomy. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    8)HİRİK ERKAN, BOZKURT ALİSEYDİ, KARABAKAN MEHMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, AYDIN MEMDUH, ÇAKAN MURAT, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Results of Tadalafil Treatment in Patients Following an Open Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy. Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia.

    9)ARSLAN BURAK, AKBULUT MEHMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, GEZMİŞ CEM TUĞRUL, ÇETİN BUĞRA, AYDIN MEMDUH (2016). Risk Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Docetaxel-Prednisone Combination in the Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research.

    10)ONUK ÖZKAN, ARSLAN BURAK, YANARAL FATİH, HAZAR İSMET, ÖZKAN ARİF, GEZMİŞ TUĞRUL, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Management of Gunshot Injury of Glans Penis that Extends to Anterior Urethra: A Rare Case Report. Haseki Medical Bulletin.

    11)ARSLAN BURAK, AKBULUT MEHMET FATİH, ONUK ÖZKAN, KÜÇÜKTOPCU ONUR, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, ÖZKAN ARİF, YAZICI GÖKHAN (2017). A Comparison of Amplatz Dilators and Metal Dilators for Tract Dilatation in Mini-Minute Nephrolithotomy. International Urology and Nephrology.

    12)ARSLAN BURAK, ONUK ÖZKAN, EROĞLU ALİ, GEZMİŞ TUĞRUL, AYDIN MEMDUH (2017). Female Sexual Function Follows a Novel Transobturator Sling Procedure without Paraurethral Dissection (Modified-TOT). International Braz J Urol.

    13)ARSLAN BURAK, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, AYDIN MUAMMER, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, EROĞLU ALİ, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2017). Prognostic Value of Endocan in Prostate Cancer: Clinicopathologic Association Between Serum Endocan Levels and Biochemical Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy. Tumori Journal.

    14)ONUK ÖZKAN, ÇİSELİS NUSRET CAN, HAZAR İSMET, GÖZMÜŞ TUĞRUL, ÖZCANLI YUSUF TURUSHAN, DİNÇER MUHAMMET MURAT, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2016). Treatment of Giant Ureteral Fibroepithelial Polyp: A Case Report Using an Endoscopic Approach. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    15)YANARAL FATİH, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, OZGÖR FARUK, ŞİMŞEK ABDULMUTALİP, ONUK ÖZKAN, AYDIN MUAMMER, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2017). Comparison of Conventional Dressings and Vacuum-Assisted Closure in the Wound Therapy of Fournier's Gangrene. Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia.

    16)ONUK ÖZKAN (2018). A Minimally Invasive Modified Technique for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence: Transobturator Tape without Paraurethral Dissection. Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques.

    17)HAZAR İSMET, ONUK ÖZKAN, ÖZKAN ARİF, KIR GÜLAY, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ (2018). Treatment of Primary Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair with Bladder Mucosal Flap: A Report of Initial Case Series. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    18)ONUK ÖZKAN, ARSLAN BURAK, GEZMİŞ TUĞRUL, ÇETİN BUĞRA, GÖV TAHA, YAZICI GÖKHAN, GÜRKAN OKAN, ÖZDEMİR ENVER (2018). Is the Plasma Endocan Level a Reliable Predictor for the Severity of Erectile Dysfunction?. International Urology and Nephrology.

    19)ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, KALKANLI ARİF, GÜNSEVEN KADIR ÖMÜR, ONUK ÖZKAN, HAZAR İSMET, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN (2018). Comparison of Local Anesthetic Efficacy of Lidocaine Gel and Lidocaine Gel-Intramuscular Diclofenac Combination in Patients Undergoing Flexible Cystoscopy. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    20)ARSLAN BURAK, GÖNÜLTAŞ SERKAN, GÖKMEN ERSİN, ÖZMAN OKTAY, ONUK ÖZKAN, YAZICI GÖKHAN, GÖV TAHA, ÖZDEMİR ENVER (2019). Does YouTube Include High-Quality Resources for Training on Laparoscopic and Robotic Radical Prostatectomy?. World Journal of Urology.

    21)ONUK ÖZKAN, NUHOĞLU BARIŞ, ÖZKAN ARİF, TAŞ TUNCAY, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, HAZAR İSMET, BALCI MUSTAFA BAHADIR CAN (2019). Comparison of Caveolin-1 and PSA in Prostate Adenocarcinoma. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    22)ONUK ÖZKAN, ÖZKAN ARİF, ÇİLESİZ NUSRET CAN, KALKANLI ARİF (2019). Vacuum-Assisted Treatment in Fournier Gangrene. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    23)LOVMIS M, ONUK ÖZKAN, AKTAŞ S, ALKARA U, MERCİLESS O, LOVMIS S (2020). Two Renal Transplants From Living Donors With Horseshoe Kidneys. Urology.

    24)ALİ EROĞLU, MUAMMER AYDIN, ÖZKAN ONUK, NUSRET CAN ÇİLESİZ, BARIŞ NUHOĞLU (2020). Investigation of Sexual Dysfunction in Premenopausal Women with Urinary Incontinence. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine.

    25)TUNCAY TAŞ, BASRİ ÇAKIROĞLU, ERSAN ARDA, ÖZKAN ONUK, BARIŞ NUHOĞLU (2021). Early Clinical Results of the Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Administration in Erectile Dysfunction. Sexual Medicine,.

    26)ÖZKAN ONUK, NUSRET CAN ÇİLESİZ, ARİF ÖZKAN, ELBRUS ZARBALİYEV, NURTEN DAYIOĞLU, BARIŞ NUHOĞLU (2020). Urological Injuries in the Civil War of Libya.

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Kadriye Kilickesmez

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Kilickesmez is a prominent figure in interventional cardiology who established the cardiology departments at two major Turkish city hospitals.

    • Trained at London's Royal Brompton Hospital, a world leader in heart and lung care
    • Specialises in TAVI and complex coronary interventions for calcified lesions
    • Uses intracoronary imaging like IVUS and OCT for precise vessel assessment
    • Performs minimally invasive closures for heart defects including ASD, PFO, and VSD
    • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
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Levent Dalar

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Levent Dalar is a respected pulmonologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional bronchoscopy and rare lung diseases. Dr. Dalar has trained and worked in France, Switzerland, and Turkey. He gained valuable experience at the University of Zürich’s Lung Transplant Unit. His background gives him a broad view of advanced lung care.

    Dr. Dalar is known for his work in bronchoscopic techniques. He has diagnosed and treated thousands of complex respiratory cases. His main focus is on interstitial lung diseases and respiratory deficiencies. As a professor, he helps train future specialists at top universities. He is also an active member of ERS, EABIP, SPLF, and GELF, staying involved in the latest developments in respiratory medicine.

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Seda Turgut

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Areas of Interests

    • Pituitary Diseases
    • Thyroid Diseases
    • Obesity
    • Diabetes
    • Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases
    • Parathyroid Diseases
    • Adrenal Gland Diseases
    • Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases

    Education:

    • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
    • Bezmialem Foundation University
    • Health Sciences University Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
    • Cleveland Clinic, The Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute observer physician
    • University of Piemonte Orientale, SCDU Endocrinology, Italy, observer physician
       

    Experience:
     

    • Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital
    • Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
    • Bezmialem Vakif University Hospital
    • Malatya State Hospital
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Adem Topcu

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Adem Topcu is a specialist in Interventional Neuroradiology, Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiology, Oncological Interventional Radiology, Non-vascular Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He completed his radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine.

    Dr. Topcu has worked in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology at top hospitals in Turkey. He has held important roles at Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Since 2014, he has focused on advanced interventional procedures in neuroradiology.

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Selda Ucuncuoglu

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Areas of Interests

    • Healthy and long life
    • Medical risk assessment and Check-up of healthy people
    • Special nutritional supplements
    • Obesity
    • Preventive medicine

     

    Education
     

    • Trabzon Anatolian High School
    • Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
       

    Experience

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Memorial Sisli Hospital
    • Ageless Clinic
    • Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
    • Vehbi Koç Foundation Koç University
    • Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

     

    Memberships

    • Turkish Medical Association
    • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
    • Darüşşafaka Foundation
    • LOSEV
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Tuba Efe

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Areas of Interests

    • Preventive Medicine
    • Functional Medicine
    • Healthy Living
    • Immunization
    • Check-Up
    • Tobacco Addiction and Smoking Cessation
    • Mesotherapy Applications
    • Phytotherapy

    Education:

    • Bursa İnegöl Mediha Hayri Çelik Science High School
    • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialization Training: Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

     

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Hatay Samandağ State Hospital
    • Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Bursa İnegöl District Health Directorate

     

    • Specialization Thesis: Evaluation of Healthy Eating Behaviors and Dietary Supplement Use Among Physicians - 2022
    • Oral Presentation at the 21st National Family Medicine Congress (TAHUD): Evaluation of Healthy Eating Behaviors and Dietary Supplement Use Among Physicians - 2022
    • Oral Presentation at the 8th İSTAHED Family Medicine Congress: How Did the Pandemic Affect Examinations and Follow-ups at a Training Family Health Center? - 2021
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    • Turkish Association of Family Physicians Specialists (TAHUD)
    • Istanbul Medical Chamber
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Bookimed Insights: Top Operation by doctor's recommendation Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Operation by doctor's recommendation surgeons in Turkey, collaborating with 12 leading specialists. 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 Operation by doctor's recommendation costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#128 years of experienceRevision bariatric and oncologic surgeryHeld Chief of Surgery positions in Switzerland and Belgium. Expert in advanced laparoscopic techniques for complex revisions and cancer surgery with a focus on hepatobiliary and bariatric care.
Turkey
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#215 years of experienceComplex scoliosis and spinal deformityTrained at Loyola University Chicago in advanced spinal techniques. He holds Eurospine-accredited education modules and specialises in both childhood spinal diseases and degenerative disc herniations.
Turkey
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#330 years of experienceComplex coronary interventions and TAVIFounding chief of two major cardiology units with advanced training from the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. Expert in keyhole heart valve repairs and clearing chronic artery blockages.
Turkey
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FAQ

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

How can I verify that a Turkish surgeon is legally licensed and qualified?

Qualified Turkish surgeons hold mandatory Ministry of Health licensing and specialization certificates. Every legal practitioner must register with the Turkish Medical Association (TTB). Leading specialists often possess international credentials from boards like ISAPS or EBOPRAS. They must operate in hospitals with Health Tourism Authorization Certificates.

  • Ministry licensing: Surgeons must hold a valid diploma and specialization certificate from the Ministry.
  • TTB registration: All practicing doctors must maintain active membership in the Turkish Medical Association.
  • Hospital accreditation: Procedures occur in facilities with JCI or ISO certifications for safety.
  • Specialized societies: Top surgeons join the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

Bookimed Expert Insight: A key indicator of qualification is a doctor's academic path and international training locations. For instance, Dr. Levent Dalar and Dr. Samet Erinc completed fellowships in Zurich and Chicago. Academic titles like Associate Professor often reflect significant research and peer-reviewed publications. This combination of local licensing and global exposure marks the highest tier of expertise.

Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of matching the surgeon's exact specialty to the planned procedure. They note that verifying hospital privileges helps confirm a surgeon's standing in the medical community. Realizing that the person performing the surgery is the same one named in the records provides peace of mind.

Do doctors in Turkey speak English fluently?

Professional surgeons at private hospitals in Turkey typically speak English fluently and communicate clearly with international patients. Many leading specialists receive training in the US, UK, or Europe. This direct communication is a standard in JCI-accredited clinics across Istanbul and Ankara.

  • International training: Many doctors completed fellowships at institutions like Chicago Loyola University or Royal Brompton Hospital.
  • Global certifications: Top specialists hold English-language certifications from boards like the European Society of Medical Oncology.
  • Academic involvement: Professors often publish research in international English journals and participate in global clinical trials.
  • Hospital staff: While surgeons are fluent, clinics provide dedicated interpreters for support staff and recovery care.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a strong link between English fluency and international training backgrounds in Turkey. For example, Dr. Kadriye Kilickesmez at Liv Hospital Ulus trained in London, while Assoc. Prof. Samet Erinc at VM Medical Park Florya specialized in Chicago. Patients seeking complex care often choose these internationally trained experts to ensure nuanced communication without language barriers.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that their primary surgeons speak excellent English, which makes them feel comfortable during pre-op talks. Some were surprised that floor nurses relied more on translation apps or the clinic's dedicated interpreters. Most felt very well supported because an interpreter was usually nearby during the entire hospital stay.

How do I know whether a doctor specializes in the exact operation I need?

Knowing if a surgeon specializes in your procedure requires verifying board certifications and international training. Look for fellowships and memberships in global societies like the European Society of Cardiology. Qualified specialists regularly publish research and hold academic titles like Associate Professor or Professor.

  • International training: Top surgeons training at centers like Royal Brompton London or Chicago Loyola University.
  • Board certification: Experts hold certifications such as ESMO Board Certification or Turkish Board credentials.
  • Academic research: Specialists often publish 25+ research papers focusing on their specific surgical techniques.
  • Surgical leadership: Leading doctors serve as founding chiefs or instructors at advanced medical training centers.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that premier Turkish surgeons often hold dual roles as active clinicians and university professors. For example, Dr. Onur Shahin pioneered specific dental implant techniques in Turkey and teaches cadaver courses. Similarly, Dr. Levent Dalar trained in Zurich and manages complex lung cases at academic levels. Choosing a doctor who also teaches their specialty often ensures they use the most current surgical techniques.

Patient Consensus: Patients note it is important to ask what percentage of a doctor's practice is your exact surgery. They say specialists should explain the specific technique and follow-up plan immediately. Many felt more comfortable when the surgeon personally performed the critical parts of the operation.

Will a Turkish doctor operate based only on a recommendation from my home physician?

Turkish surgeons never operate based solely on a home physician prescription. Legally, they must perform an independent physical assessment and diagnostic review. Qualified specialists like Dr. Levent Dalar require fresh on-site testing to ensure patient safety and procedure accuracy before any surgical intervention begins.

  • Mandatory evaluations: Surgeons conduct physical exams to confirm the diagnosis and technical plan.
  • Fresh diagnostics: Hospitals perform new blood work and imaging at JCI-accredited facilities.
  • Anesthesia clearance: Anesthesiologists must personally review risks to confirm you are fit for surgery.
  • Expert review: Specialists like Dr. Kadriye Kilickesmez use London-level training for complex assessments.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While a home referral does not bypass local testing, having recent digital imaging and pathology reports can significantly speed up the preliminary online review process. Top specialists at clinics like Liv Hospital often use these records to provide a detailed treatment plan before you arrive, preventing last-minute surgical cancellations due to undetected health conflicts.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that medical documents like scans and bloodwork matter far more than a simple referral letter. They often emphasize that expecting a direct trip to surgery is unrealistic, as a proper consultation is always the first step in the hospital.

What emergency resources are immediately available if a Turkish doctor encounters a complication during surgery?

Turkish hospitals provide immediate emergency resources including rapid response teams, on-site intensive care units, and specialized crash carts. Surgeons work in multi-disciplinary environments where anesthesiologists and senior specialists are available within seconds to manage intraoperative changes. These facilities meet strict Ministry of Health safety standards.

  • Intensive care access: Accredited hospitals maintain on-site intensive care units (ICU) for immediate post-complication support.
  • Specialist consultation: Primary surgeons can instantly call on-call thoracic or cardiovascular specialists for bedside assistance.
  • Anesthesia support: Dedicated anesthesiologists manage vitals and administer rapid stabilization medications during surgical procedures.
  • Blood bank systems: Major facilities host internal blood banks for rapid transfusion during complex surgical cases.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Leading Turkish specialists often hold senior leadership roles and international training that enhance complication management. For instance, Dr. Kadriye Kilickesmez was a founding chief at two university hospitals, while Prof. Dr. Levent Dalar is an expert in respiratory intensive care with Zurich University training. These doctors operate in JCI-accredited environments like Liv Hospital or Medipol, where emergency protocols are baked into the institutional infrastructure.

Patient Consensus: Patients note it is important to choose large hospitals with 24/7 emergency support rather than standalone clinics. They feel more secure knowing the blood bank and ICU are physically in the building. Many patients emphasize asking in advance about the hospital's internal systems for emergency transfers.

How do Turkish doctors handle medical follow-up and aftercare once I return home?

Turkish doctors manage aftercare using remote monitoring and detailed recovery protocols for international patients. JCI-accredited facilities provide digital medical records and structured follow-up plans. Your surgical team tracks healing through scheduled photo reviews and video calls. This ensures a safe transition back to your home country.

  • Remote monitoring: Surgeons review healing progress through standardized photos sent at regular intervals.
  • Digital records: Patients receive electronic access to surgery data and translated medical summaries.
  • Recovery protocols: Doctors provide explicit written schedules for medications and wound care steps.
  • Local alignment: Teams coordinate with your home clinic if stitches or blood tests are needed.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top specialists in Istanbul often bring international perspectives to their aftercare methods. Dr. Kadriye Kilickesmez at Liv Hospital Ulus trained at London's Royal Brompton Hospital. Prof. Dr. Levent Dalar at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul has experience from Zurich and France. These specialists often align their follow-up protocols with European and UK medical standards.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that staying organized with a clear point of contact makes remote recovery smoother. Many emphasize getting all instructions in writing before leaving the hospital. They found that sending photos via messaging apps helped them feel connected to their surgical team.