Rheumatology Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Koca serves as a leading rheumatology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed his specialist residency and training at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Manages Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and complex autoimmune diseases
• Treats inflammatory conditions including Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Specialises in Behcet's Disease and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Treats crystal arthropathies such as gout and pseudogout
• Uses focused medication therapies for chronic inflammatory myositis

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist general surgeon at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ with extensive training from Dokuz Eylul University and Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Performs laparoscopic procedures – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery for gallbladder and hernia repair
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical precision

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre. She uses an evidence-based approach to manage metabolic and inflammatory conditions through nutrition.

• Develops tailored meal plans for managing chronic metabolic disorders
• Focuses on clinical nutrition to help control inflammation and weight
• Designs growth-oriented nutrition programmes for paediatric and adolescent patients
• Provides preventive lifestyle counselling for long-term health and well-being

Dr Fulya Dortbas is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology at Emsey Hospital. She holds specialist qualifications from the Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats inflammatory joint conditions and autoimmune diseases
• Qualified in internal medicine and rheumatology subspecialties
• Practised at the Ankara Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Hospital
• Expertise in managing systemic rheumatic disorders
• Consulted at several major Turkish state and training hospitals

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He focuses on restoring joint function through expert management of shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions.

• Specialises in arthroscopic repair – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for quicker joint recovery
• Manages complex rotator cuff tears and joint instability associated with chronic inflammatory conditions
• Academic contributor for the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association