Infectious diseases Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who supports the infectious diseases team with precise diagnostic imaging.

• Graduated from Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in cross-sectional CT and MRI imaging to identify deep-seated infections
• Uses chest X-ray and musculoskeletal radiology to detect inflammatory diseases
• Performs soft tissue and abdominal ultrasound to guide infection diagnosis
• Supports clinical teams with detailed radiological assessments for accurate treatment planning

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through precision eye surgery. He completed his residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical institution.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium lens implants
• Performs refractive surgery to correct myopia and astigmatism with laser techniques
• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Manages glaucoma with both medical and surgical interventions to prevent vision loss
• Handles corneal transplants and treatments for keratoconus

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a surgical specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on identifying and treating infections through surgical intervention.

• Treats bacterial infections in the gallbladder, appendix, and gastrointestinal tract
• Uses laparoscopy – minimally invasive keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less pain
• Manages emergency and trauma surgery for acute, life-threatening internal conditions
• Qualified from Dokuz Eylul University and trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Professor Eda Kepenekli is a leading specialist at Biruni University Hospital who previously headed the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department at Marmara University. She has personally trained eight subspecialists in the field.

• Expert in managing infections for children with immune defects and tuberculosis
• Specialises in viral hepatitis and HIV infection in paediatric patients
• Develops national guidelines for 'Rational Antibiotic Use' to improve treatment safety
• Focuses on vaccine-preventable diseases and respiratory tract infections

Dr Bengisu Ay is a specialist in clinical microbiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, where she focuses on managing complex viral hepatitis and antibiotic-resistant infections.

• Spearheads research into Hepatitis C treatments and managing medication-related side effects
• Contributes to the Turk-Day Working Group, focusing on nationwide antibiotic resistance patterns
• Expert in treating diabetic foot infections using intralesional growth factors to improve healing
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – a top-tier Turkish institution for infectious diseases
• Published extensively on unusual bacterial outbreaks and Mediterranean spotted fever

Dr. Ali Inal is a senior immunologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has led Immunology and Tissue Typing Laboratories for over 20 years. Dr. Inal specializes in transplant immunology and complex infectious diseases. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allergy.

• Specializes in transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiencies.
• Treats infectious conditions including HIV, viral hepatitis, and post-COVID syndromes.
• Winner of multiple scientific research awards and grants for immunology.
• Performs specialized testing for food allergies and skin sensitivities.