Doctors in Ankara, Turkey — Page 7

Dr. Nalan Can is a nuclear medicine physician at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. She specializes in radioembolization for liver tumors and PET/CT diagnostics. Her work covers cancer, heart disease, and various brain conditions. Dr. Can holds degrees from Hacettepe University and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She handles diagnostic imaging for complex cases in oncology and cardiology.

• Specializes in radioembolization for targeted liver tumor treatment.
• Expert in PET/CT diagnostics for neurological and cardiac disorders.
• Completed clinical specialization at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Engin Bozkurt is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He founded and heads the cardiology department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Bozkurt manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global safety standards.

• Performs carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Treats hypertensive patients and those with dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Former founding head of the cardiology department at Rize University.
• Conducts heart check-ups and coronary angiography for cardiac diagnostics.

Dr. Aydogan Aydogdu is an endocrinologist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex metabolic and hormonal conditions. Dr. Aydogdu graduated from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his clinical specialization in endocrinology across two separate training periods.

• Specializes in thyroid diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity management.
• Treats pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, including adenomas.
• Focuses on male infertility and hormonal deficiencies.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Nurper Erberk Ozen is a psychiatrist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. She specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. Ozen treats mental health conditions across all ages. This includes specialized care for children, teens, and elderly patients.

• Served as the Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkkale University.
• Treats complex conditions like panic disorder, PTSD, and autism.
• Provides outpatient and inpatient services at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Practices at Medicana, one of the largest private medical networks in Turkey.

Dr. Nihat Tosun is a professor of orthopedics at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He served as the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for six years. Dr. Tosun also held chief physician roles at two major hospitals in Ankara. He treats complex musculoskeletal issues in both children and adult patients.

• Specializes in cartilage surgery, deformity correction, and arthroscopic procedures.
• Former Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions and general trauma cases.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global patient safety standards.

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
• Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
• Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Hulusi Kocak is a pediatrician specializing in nephrology and rheumatology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He formerly served as a faculty member at Hacettepe University. Dr. Kocak later worked as a professor at Samsun 19 Mayis University. He treats children with complex kidney and rheumatic conditions.

• Performs specialized procedures including renal biopsy, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
• Expertise in pediatric nephrology interventions like nephrostomy and hemapheresis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 350,000 patients annually.
• Focuses on pediatric kidney health, growth hormone testing, and lithotripsy.

Dr. Sema Yilmaz is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specializes in cell therapies for childhood cancers and cancer immunology. Dr. Yilmaz conducted research at top US institutions, including MD Anderson and Harvard University.

• Member of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).
• Treats complex pediatric conditions like neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies and intra-arterial chemotherapy for young patients.
• Works at JCI-accredited Koru Ankara Hospital, which features an on-site bone marrow transplant center.