Doctors in Turkey — Page 52

Dr. Metin Kocuk is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He earned a full scholarship for his dentistry studies at Başkent University. He completed doctoral training in maxillofacial surgery at Yeditepe University. Dr. Kocuk specializes in complex implantology and hard tissue grafting.

• Trained in cadaveric zygoma implant surgery for atrophic maxilla cases.
• Performs sinus lifts, apical resections, and complex tooth extractions.
• Expertise Includes Nobel Biocare, Straumann, and Swiss dental implant systems.
• Completed specialized METU certifications in crisis and customer relations management.

Dr. Bora Uslu is a nephrologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney transplants, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis. Dr. Uslu treats complex conditions including nephrotic syndrome and hereditary kidney diseases. He works at a university hospital reporting a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• Specializes in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and hypertension management.
• Performs specialized procedures like nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, and kidney biopsy.
• Maintains a research presence with various publications in international medical journals.
• Practices at a facility where the transplant team has completed 5,000+ kidney transplants.

Dr. Mustafa Kazkayasi is a highly skilled ENT specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He treats complex conditions like sleep apnea, hearing loss, and nasal polyps. Dr. Kazkayasi trained at the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh in the US. He served as the Head of the ENT Department at Kırıkkale University.

• Completed clinical fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the University of Toronto.
• Performs specialized procedures including tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, and endolaryngeal microsurgery.
• Member of the Turkish Rhinology Association and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Practices at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Erkan Unsal is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases. Dr. Unsal treats conditions like cataracts and keratoconus. He is an associate professor focused on national and international clinical research.

• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications in ophthalmic medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, and heart valve disorders. Dr. Taskin earned his medical degree from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He previously gained experience at the Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expertise includes managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including coronary angiography and exercise tests.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility featuring a specialized heart check-up center.

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed his subspecialty training at Ege University. Dr. Aslanov treats inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and digestive system cancers. He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic procedures to treat biliary tract diseases.
• Treats Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using stem cell therapy.
• Surgical expertise includes endoscopic polypectomy and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Estemarley in Istanbul. He specializing in rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. Dr. Aydinol combines high surgical precision with artistic vision for balanced results. He holds a medical degree from Dicle University School of Medicine. His practice follows safety-first protocols for all reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

• Expert in modern rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.
• Performs a full range of breast surgeries and body contouring.
• Leads a multidisciplinary clinical team at Estemarley.
• Works at a clinic serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He has published over 75 scientific articles indexed in Index Medicus. Dr. Cokkeser holds a fellowship in otology and skull base surgery from Gruppo Otologico, Italy. He treats complex conditions such as vestibular schwannoma and hearing loss.

• Completed observerships at Johns Hopkins, UPenn, and the House Ear Institute.
• Specializes in revision stapes surgery and endoscopic sinus procedures.
• Performed a study on dacryocystorhinostomy outcomes in 115 patients.
• Former Chief of Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Dr. Tarik Salman is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in precise cancer treatments, including immunotherapy and comprehensive genomic profiling. Dr. Salman completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a former board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Treats lung, breast, and colon cancers using targeted therapies and cancer vaccines.
• Served as an academic visitor at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
• Holds board positions in geriatric and Mediterranean oncology associations.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures during his career. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments. Dr. Volkan treats patients at a facility serving 27,000 people annually.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Graduated from Ege University School of Medicine.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.