Diagnostics Doctors Abroad — Page 18

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

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialist dietician at Ümran Medical Centre. She uses an evidence-based approach to design tailored nutrition programs for clinical disease management.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
• Provides metabolic diet planning for thyroid and other endocrine disorders
• Focuses on paediatric and adolescent nutrition to support healthy growth
• Develops sports-specific meal plans to improve performance and recovery
• Offers preventive lifestyle counselling for long-term health and wellness

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on pinpointing and treating complex gastrointestinal and endocrine conditions.

• Diagnoses benign and malignant breast disorders using surgical screening techniques
• Identifies thyroid and parathyroid issues through endocrine surgical assessment
• Specialises in laparoscopic procedures for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an expert ophthalmology specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi. He specialises in eye surgery and diagnostic assessments for a wide range of vision disorders.

• Provides diagnostic screening for retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Uses phacoemulsification for cataract removal and premium lens implantation
• Manages glaucoma cases with medical and surgical treatments to prevent vision loss
• Corrects vision disorders including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using laser techniques
• Performs corneal transplants and manages keratoconus using anterior segment surgery

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre. He focuses on high-precision imaging to ensure accurate and timely medical decisions for complex conditions.

• Performs interventional radiology – minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging for faster recovery
• Specialises in oncological imaging for cancer staging and treatment follow-up
• Uses cross-sectional CT and MRI for neurological and cardiovascular assessments
• Conducts vascular and soft tissue ultrasonography to monitor blood flow and organ health
• Expert in conventional radiology for musculoskeletal and chest disease evaluations

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Yalım is a Professor of Periodontology with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience in implant dentistry, periodontal surgery, bone regeneration, and advanced oral rehabilitation. He graduated from the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. He completed a PhD in Periodontology at Gazi University. He has trained many dentists. He has also contributed to research in periodontology and implantology.

His practice includes dental implants, immediate implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift, treatment of peri-implant diseases, periodontal plastic surgery, and complex full-mouth rehabilitation. He has performed thousands of surgical procedures. He provides evidence-based, carefully planned, patient-centered care at the Dentsilya Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. He works with a multidisciplinary team and treats local and international patients.

Professor Yilmaz is a senior radiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital. She brings top-level academic expertise to the diagnostic imaging department.

• Specialises in thorax and abdomen radiology for internal health checks
• Performs cardiac CT angiography to visualize heart blood vessels without invasive catheters
• Focuses on prostate imaging and breast radiology for early cancer detection
• Expert in paediatric radiology tailored specifically for children
• Holds a professorship from Okan University – a sign of high-level clinical authority

Dr Akpinar is a specialist radiologist at Biruni University Hospital. He focusess on detailed diagnostic imaging across the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.

• Specialises in musculoskeletal radiology – identifying bone, joint, and muscle conditions
• Focuses on cardiac radiology – providing detailed imaging of the heart and blood vessels
• Trained in interventional radiology – using imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures
• Completed his residency at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine