Doctors in Turkey — Page 13

Dr. Enes Duman is an Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular procedures and endovascular treatments for cerebral aneurysms. Dr. Duman holds training from Ankara University and Baskent University. He previously served as a lecturer and researcher in Interventional Radiology.

• Performs endovascular treatment of wide-necked saccular aneurysms using flow-diverter stents.
• Researches laser wavelength effects on pain during saphenous vein ablation.
• Treats complex conditions at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.
• Expert in minimally invasive diagnostics including angiography, CT, and MRI.

Dr. Özcan Öztürk is an ENT surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in voice disorders, head and neck tumor surgery, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Öztürk utilizes endoscopic techniques for sinus and facial procedures. He provides individualized care for breathing issues, snoring, and sleep apnea.

• Published numerous scientific papers in international medical journals.
• Performs complex septoplasty, cochlear implant placement, and tympanoplasty.
• Works at a facility that treats over 138,000 patients every year.
• Expertise includes both aesthetic and functional nasal reconstructions.

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022). He worked at Artvin State Hospital. He joined Estherian Clinic in 2024.

His practice includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, arm and thigh lift, gynecomastia, facial aesthetics, facelift, blepharoplasty, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal and BBL. He has completed advanced training in microsurgery, breast surgery, rhinoplasty and face and neck aesthetics. He has also completed fellowship programs.

Prof. Dr. Sukru Kandemir is a periodontology expert at Nifa Dent International in Izmir. He served as the head of the Periodontology Department at Ege University. Dr. Kandemir treats gum disease, provides dental implants, and performs complex bone grafting. He has been a full professor of clinical sciences since 1994.

• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and flapless dental implant surgeries.
• Expert in sinus-lifting, autogenous bone grafts, and gum surgery.
• Authored 14 research papers on periodontal disease and implantology.
• Supervised numerous doctoral theses to improve dental treatment standards.

Dr. Esat Veli Karakoc is a general practitioner at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in family medicine and emergency services. Dr. Karakoc takes a holistic approach to patient health, treating physical and mental factors. He earned his medical degree from the Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs female, male, and pediatric check-ups at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Uses laboratory tests and radiological imaging for disease diagnosis and follow-up.
• Completed his medical residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Works at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Ahmet Demir is a professor and pediatric oncologist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and childhood blood cancers. Dr. Demir treat cases of acute leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and neuroblastoma. He holds a Master of Science in Pediatric Oncology from Hacettepe University.

• Appointed as a professor at Istanbul Gelishim University.
• Maintains membership in the Society of International Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Member of the Scientific Committee for the Turkish Pediatric Cancer Group.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital, a leading private center in Turkey.

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Ahmet Karataş is an Istanbul-based hair transplant specialist. He has practiced since 2017. His international work began in Malta in 2017–2018. He has worked in both hospital and clinic settings. These include Esteworld, Promed Clinic, Elit Hair Clinic, Memorial Hospital, Eurocosmetic Malta, and BHT Clinic.

Accreditations include a Basic Hair Transplantation Course and a 48-hour Hair Transplantation Training. He passed the Hair Transplantation Association & Vocational Training Academy exam and the SANATDER/ICCW exam on 11 Feb 2023. He also holds a certificate from Ankara Yüksek İhtisas University, issued on 12 Feb 2023. Education: Associate degree in Paramedic Studies (2017).

Dr. Ali Osman Soluk is a hair transplant surgeon at the world-known Smile Hair Clinic. He has personally helped hundreds of patients restore their hair using modern clinical treatments. Dr. Soluk specializes in high-success techniques such as stem cell therapy and Acell PRP. He holds a master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management.

• Expert in hair laser therapy, PRP, and hair mesotherapy procedures.
• Collaborated with the UCLG Health Committee to promote medical tourism in Turkey.
• Served as a senior manager at ISPER within the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
• Practices at Smile Hair Clinic, which has served over 10,000 patients globally.

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı is the inventor and patent holder of a unique FUE micromotor technique. This method allows surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. He currently performs hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Arpacı trained under leading surgeons, including Dr. Bessam Farjo.

• Holds Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the ISHRS in Berlin.
• Received Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification at the Milan Hair Transplant Institute.
• Performed FUE transplants involving over 5,800 grafts in single sessions.
• Former president and chief trainer of an accredited Beauty and Aesthetic School.

Dr. Selcuk Basa is the Dean of Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with decades of academic and clinical experience. Dr. Basa specializes in complex facial surgery and reconstructive procedures. He works at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital, which features 183 dental units and general anesthesia rooms.

• Former Dean of Marmara University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• Completed surgical training at Guy’s Hospital in London and Marien Hospital in Germany.
• Studied facial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC in the USA.
• Practiced at specialized maxillofacial units in France and Bonn University in Germany.

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.