Operation by doctor's recommendation Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Mustafa Ozsoy is a transplant surgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Ozsoy lead transplant units in both Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and complex organ transplantation.

• Certified in liver donor and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
• Obtained specialized certificates in endoscopy, ERCP, and experimental microsurgery.
• Professor of General Surgery with research focused on organ ischemia protection.
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association.

Dr. Havva Asuman Yavuz is a nephrologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. She completed a fellowship in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy. Dr. Yavuz specializes in organ transplantation and complex kidney care. She works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology and the European Society of Nephrology.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats chronic kidney disease, performing dialysis and kidney biopsies.
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Professor Adem Topaloglu is a European-trained surgeon who served as the Chief of Surgery at Neuchatel Hospital in Switzerland after honing his skills in Belgium.

• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery and revision bariatric procedures for complex obesity cases
• Trained at Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital in hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery
• Expertise covers oncologic surgery for colon and breast cancer as well as thyroid disorders
• Performed surgical residency in Belgium with a focus on treating morbid obesity complications
• Brings senior leadership experience from major clinical appointments across Switzerland and Belgium

Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital. He treats complex heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Nazli performs both on-pump and off-pump coronary bypass surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Trakya University and specialized at Celal Bayar University.

• Performs aortic surgeries, including endovascular procedures like EVAR and TEVAR.
• Treats carotid artery disease and performs peripheral bypasses for arms and legs.
• Expert in heart valve replacement and repair techniques.
• Provides varicose vein treatments using laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgery.

Dr. Rafet Ozay is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular surgery using both microsurgery and endovascular techniques. Dr. Ozay has held senior roles at major Turkish centers like Etlik City Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Expertise focuses on complex neurovascular conditions.
• Uses microsurgical and endovascular methods for brain procedures.
• Works at a university hospital with a 99.9% brain tumor removal success rate.
• Served as Chief Assistant at Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Sercan Okutucu is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2023–present). He received his MD in 2006 from Hacettepe University. He completed his cardiology residency there in 2011. He was an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Ankara Hospital from 2014 to 2023.

He serves as the Turkey Representative on the International Board of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (2019–present). He is a board member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Valve Diseases Working Group (2020–present). He is also a member of the Scientific Program Committee of the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation (2020–present).

Dr. Celil Göçer is a senior ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He completed specialized training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Göçer serves as a Professor for the Lokman Hekim Health Group. He focuses on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and complex sinus conditions.

• Authored over 30 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Received professional recognition for his surgical training models in stapedectomy.
• Performs cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Expertise covers pediatric and adult cases, including cleft palate repair and sleep apnea.

Dr. Bahri Gok is a urologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is an investigator in a 2024 international trial for urothelial carcinoma treatment. Dr. Gok is a certified da Vinci console surgeon. He focuses on robotic urology and uro-oncology.

• Served as a training supervisor for urology at Ankara City Hospital.
• Winner of multiple best poster awards from the European Association of Urology.
• Supervised doctoral research on robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
• Member of the Société Internationale d’Urologie and the Eurasian Uro-oncology Association.

Dr. Veysel Ozan is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital (2026–present). He earned his MD from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He completed his cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He worked as a specialist cardiologist at Hakkari State Hospital (2016–2017) and at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2017–2020). He later served as a faculty member at Dışkapı (2020–2022) and at Etlik City Hospital (2022–2026).

Accreditations and awards: Turkish Society of Cardiology Proficiency Certificate (2019). TSC Most Successful Young Cardiologist of the Year, 2019–2020 term (awarded 2020). First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 31st National Congress of Applied Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Atilla Ozenoglu is a thoracic surgery specialist and Deputy Chief Physician at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He treats complex chest conditions, including lung resections and chest wall reconstructions. Dr. Ozenoglu has published research on cardiac arrhythmias and primary lung liposarcoma.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
• Performs VATS sympathectomy for regional hyperhidrosis and VATS under local anesthesia.
• Works at an ISO-certified hospital with a 99.9% discectomy success rate.
• Utilizes clip-plate implants for multiple rib fracture reconstructions.

Dr. Tulay Omma is an Associate Professor and endocrinologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. She won the Best Oral Presentation award for her research on Graves’ Disease. Dr. Omma treats complex thyroid disorders, type 2 diabetes, and adrenal adenomas. She is an active member of the European Society of Endocrinology.

• Published 20+ articles in peer-reviewed journals on metabolic disorders like PCOS.
• Certified in thyroid ultrasonography and clinical trial management.
• Awarded for clinical research on hypoparathyroidism in Turkey.
• Treats patients at a private hospital in Ankara serving 10,000 people annually.

Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urology surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological surgeries. Dr. Onuk holds the title of Associate Professor from Yeni Yüzyıl University. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

• Published 25+ academic articles in international refereed medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including transurethral resection and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Expert in treats pediatric urological conditions and male reproductive issues.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Turkey.

Dr Samet Erinc is a spine specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, focusing on complex spinal disorders.

• Specialises in treating scoliosis and kyphosis using Eurospine-accredited surgical protocols
• Manages degenerative spine conditions including lumbar and cervical disc herniations
• Completed basic microsurgery training for precise nerve-sparing spinal procedures
• Certified in AO Trauma principles for managing complex fractures and orthopaedic trauma
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Nevit Dilmen is a Consultant Radiologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a pioneer in AI-driven imaging. He developed the Color MRI method. He also created open-source tools (Osirix Color MRI) that convert grayscale MRI into color-coded series. This speeds up and improves clinical interpretation.

Expertise: advanced MRI, MR angiography, Color MRI. Current role: Radiology Specialist, Neolife Medical Center (2025–present). Previous roles: Chief Physician and Radiology Specialist, NB Kadıköy Hospital (2024–2025); Managing Director and Radiologist, Sonomed Medical Imaging Center (2015–2024).

Education: MD (1990) and radiology specialization, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Publications: two books, numerous peer-reviewed articles, and major conference presentations. Editor of an early comprehensive Turkish book on AI in healthcare. Award: Creative Physician of the Year (Turkey, 2018).