Doctors in Turkey — Page 7

Dr. Ahmet Melih Ozel is a gastroenterologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Ozel also focuses on pancreatobiliary system diseases. He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and chronic Hepatitis B.
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Former Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Ebru Cogendez is a fertility specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reproductive medicine. Dr. Cogendez has practiced in major Turkish women's health centers for over two decades. She provides care for patients facing infertility through tailored treatment plans.

• Performs IVF, testicular sperm aspiration (TESA), and embryo cryopreservation.
• Expertise in egg and sperm cryopreservation and embryo transfer.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 65% success rate for IVF.

Graduated from one of the top dental schools in Istanbul Dr Hakan gives a great smile to all patients.                                                                                                                                              

Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Salim Salimov is a hair transplant surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in restorative hair procedures and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Salimov integrates regenerative techniques like stem cell therapy into his practice. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its environmentally friendly design.

• Performs DHI hair transplantation and eyebrow restoration.
• Certified in dermal fillers, Botox applications, and stem cell areas.
• Provides exosome therapy and hair mesotherapy for hair loss.
• Trained at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital (2013–2025) and Kahramanmaraş Elbistan State Hospital (2011–2012).

He earned his MD at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara (1997–2003). He completed his neurosurgery residency there (2004–2010).

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery Education and Training Group; EANS; ISPN; Turkish Medical Association.

Training and congresses attended: Corner Tumor Surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany; Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery observership at HCor, São Paulo, Brazil. He also attended scientific meetings of TNS, ESPN, ISPN, and CNS.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a board-certified radiation oncologist (Türkiye, 2004). She is a Full Professor at Acibadem MAA University (2018–present) and a clinician at Anadolu Medical Center (2026–present). She trained at Istanbul and Cerrahpaşa. In 2011, she completed a Stanford clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery. Her practice focuses on CNS, thoracic, and GI tumors. About 75% of her care involves SRS and MR‑guided adaptive SRS.

Her honors include the ASCO IDEA award (2004), the IASLC International Mentorship Award (2018), and H.FACR (2025). She has 72 international peer‑reviewed publications. Her leadership roles include President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (2025–27) and Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee (2024–27). She served on the ASCO Resource‑Stratified Guidelines Committee (2013–18) and on RSS meeting and nomination committees. She organized national congresses (2023, 2025) and has been an invited speaker at major meetings.

Dr. Burak Akbay is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul (2024–present). He previously worked at Edirne Keşan State Hospital (2022–2024).

He completed his ophthalmology residency at Pamukkale University (2017–2022). He earned his MD from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016).

He is a FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) and a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society. He has experience in more than 1,500 oculoplastic cases.

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Mehmet Taner Ozdemir is an orthopedist and bone tumor specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked center for orthopedics in the United States. Dr. Ozdemir focuses on orthopedic oncology and complex trauma surgery.

• Member of the European Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
• Treats bone and soft tissue tumors, including sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
• Performs joint replacements, arthroscopic surgeries, and stem cell therapy.
• Authored over 15 international and national medical publications.

Dr. Ela Çabuk Renklibay is a periodontist and implantologist at her private clinic in Ankara. She performs up to 1,000 dental implant procedures annually. Dr. Renklibay focuses on gingival aesthetics, smile design, and bone augmentation. She earned her DDS from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2009.

• Specializes in sinus surgeries and surgical treatment for gingival recession.
• Completed a four-year residency in periodontology at Erciyes University.
• Member of the Turkish Periodontology Association and Turkish Dental Association.
• Practices at a TMA-accredited facility providing 24/7 support for international patients.

Prof. Dr. M. Emre Üstündağ is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze. He has been a professor at Kocaeli University since 2006. He completed his MD and ENT residency at Istanbul University between 1983 and 1995. He has worked at Istanbul and Kocaeli universities and at Acıbadem hospitals. He has also maintained a private practice since 2006.

Clinical focus: head and neck oncology and surgery; rhinology and rhinoplasty; laryngology; septoplasty; sleep apnea surgery.

He completed international training in Ireland (Ardkeen). In Germany, he trained in Tübingen; Freiburg (otology, 4 months); and Regensburg (rhinology, 4 months). In the USA, he trained at Stanford in laryngology and sleep apnea (4 months). He has 47 international articles and 788 citations (Google Scholar, Jan 2026). He is a member of the Turkish ORL-HNS, the Istanbul University ENT Association, and the German ORL-HNS.

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a general surgeon focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. Since 2024, he has been a general surgery specialist and department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre Hospital. He previously led Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1985). He completed his residency at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (1988–1993). He trained in organ transplantation as a clinical fellow at Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s in Chicago (1994–1997). He also worked as a researcher with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

He served as associate professor and later professor of general surgery at Dokuz Eylul University. He was on the faculty of its Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgical Unit. His memberships include the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish HPB Surgery Society, Liver Transplantation Society, IHPBA, and ELTR.

Dr. Mehmet Berki is a physician with extensive experience in emergency medicine and clinical leadership. He is Chief Physician and Responsible Manager at Scala Polyclinic (2025–present). He held the same role at Cinik Hair Hospital (2022–2024). He also worked full-time as an emergency physician at several hospitals in Istanbul.

He managed health services for 17,000–20,000 students and more than 2,000 staff at Yeditepe University. He trained 250 physicians in reproductive health and AIDS under the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline EU project. His background includes cardiology follow-up, hair transplantation, and clinic management in acupuncture and bioresonance.

He organized courses in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Certificate Program at Kadir Has University. Education: MD, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Yasar Kutukcu is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He completed training at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kutukcu specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorder treatments. He treats complex cases involving Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremors.

• Expert in neurophysiology, botulinum toxin applications, and sleep disorders.
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
• Manages epilepsy, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Works at Anadolu, a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Serkan Orhan is an experienced otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon. He has 25 years of practice, focusing on rhinoplasty and advanced ENT procedures. Dr. Orhan has performed over 5,500 treatments. His expertise includes cochlear implant placement, septoplasty, nasal polyp surgery, embolization for epistaxis, and prosthetic ear and nose surgeries.

Dr. Orhan is a faculty member at the University of Istanbul. He completed his residency at the ORL Department of Radboud University in the Netherlands. He also attended advanced courses at the Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital in London. His international training highlights his dedication to his field.

Dr. Veysel Sal is a professor and gynecologic oncology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in the surgical treatment of female reproductive system cancers. Dr. Sal treats complex gynecological conditions in Istanbul. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its superior safety standards.

• Specializes in obstetric care and gynecological oncology surgery.
• Served as a specialist at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital.
• Practices at a clinic holding ISO and JCI quality certificates.
• Focuses on surgical oncology treatments for varied gynecological conditions.

Dr. Tahir Ozturk is an orthopedist and traumatologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and degenerative joint conditions. Dr. Ozturk previously served as an academic at Istinye University and Gaziosmanpaşa University. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its focus on orthopedic safety and quality.

• Completed training in microsurgery, hand surgery, and arthroplasty.
• Expertise in surgical treatment of pelvis-acetabulum fractures and bone defects.
• Focuses on ankle and knee arthroscopy alongside external fixation techniques.
• Maintains clinical knowledge through regular participation in international orthopedic trauma courses.

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.