Nuclear medicine Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Cevat Azeroglu provides precision diagnostic imaging at Umran Medical Centre. He focuses on oncological assessments to help clinical teams plan effective cancer treatments.

• Specialises in cross-sectional CT and MRI imaging for oncological and cardiovascular conditions
• Performs interventional radiology using imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures
• Conducts vascular and soft tissue ultrasound imaging for accurate diagnostic evaluations
• Manages staging and follow-up imaging for cancer patients
• Trained in radiology at Ondokuz Mayis University

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

• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts using premium lens implants
• Uses laser techniques to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages glaucoma through both surgical and medical intervention
• Specialises in corneal transplants and keratoconus management

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on endocrine and breast surgeries. She trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital 1st Surgical Clinic.

• Treats endocrine conditions involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical intervention
• Uses laparoscopy for gallbladder and hernia repairs to ensure faster recovery
• Highly skilled in emergency and trauma surgery for life-threatening conditions
• Practises at Ümran Medical Centre with a patient-centred approach

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor provides evidence-based nutrition support at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on patients undergoing metabolic and disease management.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic conditions
• Designs tailored nutrition programmes to support physical health and long-term well-being
• Provides sports nutrition strategies to help with physical performance and recovery
• Focuses on paediatric and adolescent meal plans for healthy growth and development

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly experienced dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who treats chronic skin conditions and benign or malignant tumours.

• Specialises in dermato-oncology – the surgical removal and management of skin tumours
• Uses laser and light-based therapies to treat vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Performs non-invasive cosmetic rejuvenation including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels
• Manages chronic skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and vitiligo

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with a focus on dermato-oncology and the early detection of skin cancers.

• Performs surgical excision of suspicious lesions to manage skin cancer risks
• Specialises in medical dermatology for conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and fungal infections
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases in children and adolescents
• Uses laser therapy to treat pigmentation disorders and vascular lesions
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a globally trained endocrine specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed prestigious fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and the Karolinska University Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers
• Focuses on laparoscopic and robotic surgery for faster patient recovery times
• Served as Secretary General for the Turkish Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in translational medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and European Society of Endocrine Surgery

Dr Osman Karli is a paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on internal health and diagnostics for infants and children.

• Specialises in managing metabolic conditions like zinc deficiency and acute pancreatitis in young patients
• Evaluates complex cases including myoclonic epilepsy in patients with type 1 diabetes
• Provides preventive medicine through tailored immunisation and healthy child monitoring
• Offers nutrition consultancy to support growth during infancy and childhood

Dr Nesrin Aslan Ilkmen is a specialist in radionuclide therapy at Biruni University Hospital. She focuses on using targeted radioactive substances to treat both prostate and thyroid cancers.

• Specialises in theranostic applications – combining diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy
• Performs radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumours and prostate cancer
• Expert in dosimetric applications to calculate precise radiation doses for patients
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
• Lecturer at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine