Maxillofacial Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Yasemin Kartal is a maxillofacial surgeon at Just Smile Dental Clinic specialising in orthognathic surgery – procedures that correct significant jaw irregularities.

• Graduated from the Ankara University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programme
• Maintains international memberships with IAOMS and the International Team for Implantology
• Contributes to clinical research with publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Brings specific dental expertise from her previous role at Başkent University
• Member of the Alpha Omega International Dental Society

Dr. Mahmut Gazi Fırat is an oral surgeon and Ph.D. candidate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated from the Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. He has pursued his Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Istanbul Kent University since August 2022.

His practice focuses on advanced implantology. He completed basic, advanced, and master-class implant surgery courses, and soft tissue surgery training around implants. He participated in EAO and the Multidisciplinary Dental Implantology Symposium. Since 2019, he has worked in private polyclinics, including VIA DENT and MEDICO CLINIC. He provides careful surgical planning and treatment.

Dr. Mira Kanal is a senior oral surgeon and prosthodontist at Value Dent Clinic. She has over 21 years of international experience. She holds an MSc in Oral Surgery from the University of Sydney.

Her expertise spans advanced oral surgery and prosthodontics. She manages complex implantology and peri-implant care. She also provides full-mouth rehabilitation, including All-on-X restorations, veneers, and E.max and zirconia crowns.

Her track record includes care for more than 5,000 patients and over 500 complex edentulism cases. She has over eight years of experience with high-volume international patients in Istanbul’s health tourism sector. She mentors junior clinicians and maintains high standards.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical training from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in dermato-oncology including the early detection of skin cancers
• Performs surgical excision to remove suspicious or malignant skin lesions
• Expertise in medical dermatology for managing acne, eczema, and psoriasis
• Provides cosmetic skin rejuvenation through dermal fillers and chemical peels

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly senior dermatologist with over 35 years of clinical expertise. He leads dermatological care at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on both medical and surgical skin health.

• Specialises in dermato-oncology – the evaluation and surgical removal of skin tumours
• Performs surgical interventions for both benign and malignant skin growths
• Expert in laser therapies for treating scars and vascular lesions
• Trained at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor provides evidence-based nutrition support at Umran Tip Merkezi to help patients prepare for and recover from surgery.

• Designs tailored meal plans to support bone healing and recovery after jaw surgery
• Provides clinical nutrition for patients with metabolic conditions like diabetes
• Focuses on paediatric nutrition to support healthy growth and development in children
• Uses personalised diet strategies to improve body composition and overall well-being

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a skilled surgeon at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on endocrine and minimally invasive procedures.

• Treats endocrine conditions like thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on trauma surgery and urgent life-threatening interventions
• Member of the surgical team at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Focuses on oculoplastic and anterior segment surgery involving the orbital area
• Expertise includes premium intraocular lens implantation and phacoemulsification
• Manages corneal disorders including keratoconus and corneal transplants
• Specialises in precise microsurgery for retinal diseases and glaucoma management

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a specialist radiologist at Ümran Medical Centre who provides essential diagnostic support for surgical planning.

• Specialises in cross-sectional imaging using CT and MRI for complex jaw and facial reconstructions
• Performs vascular and soft tissue ultrasonography to assess facial structures
• Uses interventional radiology for minimally invasive procedures guided by precise imaging
• Focuses on musculoskeletal diagnostics for conditions affecting the jaw and facial bones

Dr. Anilcan Aygun graduated from the Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a thesis on ultrasonics in endodontics. He has worked at Papatya Dental Clinic since 2018. He has treated more than 7,000 patients. His focus areas are endodontics, aesthetic restorations, implantology, and oral surgery.

Selected training: Root Canal Treatment and Complications (2019); Rotary Instrument Use in Endodontics (2019); Fethiye Sirona Dentsply International Congress (2019); Aesthetic Composite Restorations (2020); Laminate Restorations (2021); Open Sinus Lift Techniques and Materials (2022); Nobel Implant Meeting, North Cyprus (2022); Botox and Dermal Filler Course, North Cyprus (2023).