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Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya

  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with decades of hands-on diagnostic experience in clinical dermatology.

    • Specialises in dermato-oncology for the evaluation of benign and malignant skin tumours
    • Diagnoses chronic conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
    • Uses laser and light-based therapies for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
    • Focuses on geriatric dermatology for long-term skin conditions in elderly patients
    • Completed specialist training at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
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Fatma Hulya Cengiz

  • 4.1 Good 42 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr Fatma Hulya Cengiz is a radiology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on medical imaging for accurate patient diagnosis.

    • Trained at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital
    • Provides imaging services to identify various illnesses and conditions
    • Managed radiological diagnostics at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Imaging Centre
    • Qualified medical doctor with over three decades of clinical background
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Jung Sung Lee

  • 19 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Daejeon, DIER Dental Clinic
  • Dr Jung Sung Lee leads the clinical team at DIER Dental Clinic, specialising in stress-free dental diagnostics and restorative care for anxious patients.

    • Coordinates care with board-certified anaesthesiologists to provide safe conscious sedation during dental exams
    • Focuses on implant planning and diagnostic assessments for complex general dental treatments
    • Uses customised sedation plans to help patients stay relaxed and responsive without the need for general anaesthesia
    • Manages multiple diagnostic procedures in a single visit to reduce patient discomfort
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Tahsin Cagdas Akaslan

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Akaslan is a specialist dermatologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with advanced skin surgery training from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in Milan.

    • Specialises in precise mole mapping and removal for early skin cancer detection
    • Diagnoses complex allergic skin diseases, psoriasis, and chronic eczema cases
    • Uses golden needle and energy-based devices for targeted skin tissue analysis
    • Expert in identifying nail diseases and managing surgical ingrown nail corrections
    • Published research on diagnosing rare cutaneous lymphomas and inflammatory conditions
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Kader Keskinbora

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Professor Keskinbora is a lead specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus focusing on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain conditions.

    • Diagnoses neuropathic pain – nerve damage causing burning or shooting sensations
    • Expert in algology – the specific branch of medicine dedicated to pain relief
    • Specialises in spinal cord stimulation – using electrical pulses to block pain signals
    • Member of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
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Dr Ahmet Cem Dural

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Ahmet Cem Dural is a specialist in endocrine diagnostics and surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

    • Specialises in identifying thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers
    • Completed a clinical fellowship at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden
    • Focuses on laparoscopic and robotic techniques for minimally invasive results
    • Research background in translational medicine from the University of Ottawa
    • Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
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Osman Karli

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Osman Karli is a paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on the diagnosis and long-term monitoring of children from birth to 18 years.

    • Specialises in newborn care and monitoring healthy child development
    • Consults on infant nutrition and breastfeeding support for new mothers
    • Expertise in preventive medicine and childhood vaccination programmes
    • Presented research on diagnosing complex conditions like myoclonic epilepsy and pancreatitis in children
    • Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
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Tolga Simru Tugrul

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Professor Tugrul is a senior intensivist and anaesthesiologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specialises in metabolic and respiratory diagnostics for critically ill patients.

    • Expert in pulmonary artery and central venous blood oxygen monitoring
    • Uses procalcitonin testing – a vital diagnostic marker to identify severe sepsis and infection severity early
    • Member of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)
    • Former Secretary General of the Turkish Society of Intensive Care
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Ahmet Kemal Firat

  • 4.1 Good 42 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Associate Professor Ahmet Kemal Firat is a specialist in interventional radiology at Emsey Hospital who focuses on imaging-guided diagnostic and treatment procedures.

    • Completed a neuroradiology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the USA
    • Specialises in tumor biopsies – using imaging to take tissue samples without open surgery
    • Provides tumor marking for precise identification during subsequent cancer treatments
    • Expert in neuroradiological imaging for brain conditions like aneurysms and vascular malformations
    • Trained in interventional radiology at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio
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Yeliz Komurcu

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Yeliz Komurcu is an internal medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with extensive clinical expertise in diagnosing complex metabolic and endocrine conditions.

    • Experienced in managing geriatric patients requiring precise thyroid and parathyroid diagnostics
    • Specialises in treating hyperthyroidism and complications like drug-associated angioedema
    • Member of the Turkish Obesity Association focusing on metabolic health screenings
    • Research published in international journals including Gynecological Endocrinology
    • Active member of the Turkish Internal Medicine Specialisation Association
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Tuba Efe

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Tuba Efe combines preventive medicine with diagnostic expertise at Liv Hospital Ulus to help patients identify health risks early.

    • Specialises in preventive and functional medicine for proactive health management
    • Provides tobacco addiction and smoking cessation programmes to improve long-term outcomes
    • Offers check-up screenings and immunisation plans tailored to healthy living goals
    • Trained at the well-known Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Association of Family Physicians Specialists
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Selda Ucuncuoglu

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Healthy and long life
    • Medical risk assessment and Check-up of healthy people
    • Special nutritional supplements
    • Obesity
    • Preventive medicine

     

    Education
     

    • Trabzon Anatolian High School
    • Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
       

    Experience

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Memorial Sisli Hospital
    • Ageless Clinic
    • Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
    • Vehbi Koç Foundation Koç University
    • Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

     

    Memberships

    • Turkish Medical Association
    • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
    • Darüşşafaka Foundation
    • LOSEV
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Bedia Defne Keçik

  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
  • Professor Keçik serves as the Head of Orthodontics at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. She brings over twenty years of clinical and academic expertise to complex dental and skeletal diagnostic cases.

    • Specialises in the diagnosis of skeletal and dental malocclusions – identifying jaw and tooth misalignments
    • Expert in craniofacial growth and development – essential for accurate diagnostic planning in younger patients
    • Focuses on interdisciplinary orthodontic planning for patients requiring coordinated care across multiple dental specialties
    • Former editorial board member for Hacettepe University's Faculty of Dentistry Journal
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Seda Turgut

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Seda Turgut completed an observership at the Cleveland Clinic – one of the world's highest-ranked centres for endocrinology and metabolism.

    • Diagnoses disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands
    • Manages metabolic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis
    • Identifies complex diseases of the male and female reproductive systems
    • Gained international clinical experience at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy
    • Practises at Liv Hospital Ulus, a leading Turkish private centre
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Thana Buranapuntaruk

  • 21 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, MRC Medical Revitalized Center
  • Dr Thana Buranapuntaruk is an orthopaedic specialist who graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University. He serves as the official team doctor for Suphanburi FC football club.

    • Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny cameras to diagnose joint issues with minimal scarring
    • Holds formal medical certificates in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery from South Korea
    • Expert in identifying and treating sports-related injuries and general bone conditions
    • Provides specialist diagnostic services at the MRC Health Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Centre
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Erkan Demirci

  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Professor Demirci is a diagnostic radiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital. He trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools.

    • Specialises in interventional and diagnostic radiology for precise disease detection
    • Expert in Doppler ultrasonography – uses sound waves to check blood flow
    • Performs computerised tomography (CT) and fluoroscopic imaging for detailed internal views
    • Held senior radiology positions at Memorial and Medicana hospital groups
    • Uses interventional techniques to perform biopsies and minimally invasive procedures
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