Hand surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Cevat Azeroglu provides precision imaging at Ümran Medical Centre to support hand surgery and musculoskeletal diagnosis.

• Specialises in soft tissue ultrasonography for detailed tendon and nerve assessment
• Uses MRI imaging to detect structural finger and wrist injuries
• Performs CT scans for accurate cross-sectional imaging of hand fractures
• Provides X-ray evaluations for musculoskeletal diseases and joint conditions

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with a focus on precision microsurgery and ocular health.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts using premium intraocular lens implants
• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist general surgeon at Umran Medical Centre who focuses on trauma and emergency interventions.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures – minimally invasive surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Manages trauma surgery cases requiring urgent and precise operative care
• Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Completed specialist residency at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a dedicated dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who develops personalised nutrition programmes for long-term health. she focuses on evidence-based meal planning to support recovery and overall well-being.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for managing metabolic conditions and diabetes
• Designs tailored meal plans for weight management and body composition
• Provides sports nutrition strategies to help with physical performance and recovery
• Offers paediatric nutrition to support healthy growth in children and teens

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with a medical degree from Çukurova University. He manages surgical interventions for skin conditions affecting the hands and body.

• Specialises in dermato-oncology – surgically treats benign and malignant skin tumours
• Treats chronic skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and urticaria
• Uses laser and light-based therapies for scarring and pigmentation disorders
• Expertise in geriatric care for elderly patients with long-term skin diseases

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on both medical and surgical skin care.

• Performs surgical excision of suspicious lesions to manage skin cancers
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Treats chronic skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis
• Offers cosmetic skin rejuvenation using chemical peels and mesotherapy

Dr. Serdar Nasır is a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Ankara. He performed Turkey’s second full face transplant and the 22nd globally. He performs reconstructive work, microsurgery, and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Nasır conducted composite tissue research at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Trained under Dr. Maria Siemionow, the surgeon who performed the first U.S. face transplant.
• Winner of clinical and experimental awards at the National Congress of Plastic Surgery.
• Performs microsurgical reconstruction for burn and trauma scars.
• Specializes in gender reassignment surgery and Adam’s apple reduction.