Nuclear medicine Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts using premium lens implants
• Uses laser techniques to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages glaucoma through both surgical and medical intervention
• Specialises in corneal transplants and keratoconus management

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on endocrine and breast surgeries. She trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital 1st Surgical Clinic.

• Treats endocrine conditions involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical intervention
• Uses laparoscopy for gallbladder and hernia repairs to ensure faster recovery
• Highly skilled in emergency and trauma surgery for life-threatening conditions
• Practises at Ümran Medical Centre with a patient-centred approach

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor provides evidence-based nutrition support at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on patients undergoing metabolic and disease management.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic conditions
• Designs tailored nutrition programmes to support physical health and long-term well-being
• Provides sports nutrition strategies to help with physical performance and recovery
• Focuses on paediatric and adolescent meal plans for healthy growth and development

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a highly experienced dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who treats chronic skin conditions and benign or malignant tumours.

• Specialises in dermato-oncology – the surgical removal and management of skin tumours
• Uses laser and light-based therapies to treat vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Performs non-invasive cosmetic rejuvenation including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels
• Manages chronic skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and vitiligo

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with a focus on dermato-oncology and the early detection of skin cancers.

• Performs surgical excision of suspicious lesions to manage skin cancer risks
• Specialises in medical dermatology for conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and fungal infections
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases in children and adolescents
• Uses laser therapy to treat pigmentation disorders and vascular lesions
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Irfan Peksoy is a nuclear medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He completed specialty training at the Hacettepe University Department of Nuclear Medicine in 2000. He received the Research Group Achievement Award for the 1998–1999 academic year.

He was an Assistant Professor at Zonguldak Karaelmas University Faculty of Medicine from 2000 to 2004. He became an Associate Professor in 2006. He became a Professor at the Gazi University Department of Nuclear Medicine in 2013. He worked in the department's Nuclear Medicine Clinic until 2015. He has authored articles in nuclear medicine.

Dr. Peksoy currently works at Koru Hospital. His clinical focus areas are PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radiopharmacy, and radiation safety.