Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 25

Dr. Ozlem Cemboluk is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in mommy makeovers, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Cemboluk previously served as the Clinic Chief of the PRAS Clinic at Sakarya University. She operates at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS).
• Performs VASER and laser liposuction alongside Brazilian butt lifts (BBL).
• Specializes in post-bariatric surgery, including arm and leg lifts.
• Completed specialized training in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery.

Dr. Murat Ulusan is an otolaryngology and head and neck surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He won the EORL Congress Best Poster Award. Dr. Ulusan completed an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology in the USA. He also serves as a specialist at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Published 17 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Completed three TÜBİTAK research projects.
• Translated two medical books and authored three book chapters.
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Burak Onan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 150 scientific articles and focuses on complex heart valve repair. Dr. Onan received specialized robotic surgery training in Strasbourg, France. He treats mitral valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, and coronary artery conditions.

• Member of the EACTS Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group.
• Completed heart valve repair training at OLV Hospital in Belgium.
• Former Chairman of the Ethics Committee at a major Turkish research center.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, a US medical quality standard.

Dr. Samuray Tuncer is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He specializes in ocular oncology and intraocular tumor treatment. Dr. Tuncer performs radioactive plate therapy to treat eye tumors. He holds a seat on the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit executive board.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology.
• Sits on the Editorial Board of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
• Expert in radioactive plate treatment for complex intraocular cancers.
• Works at an ISO-certified facility that treats 66,000 patients annually.

Dr. Elvin Guliyev is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostics. Dr. Guliyev completed his residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients in English, Russian, and Turkish.

• Specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Uses brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility.
• Works at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corneal transplant procedures. Dr. Dag completed vitrectomy training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital. He treats complex conditions like strabismus, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and femtosecond laser procedures.
• Authored over 10 publications in journals like BMC Ophthalmology.
• Expert in eyelid, lacrimal duct, and eye trauma surgery.

Dr. Semih Aki is the founder of the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injections, and PRP therapy. Dr. Aki previously served as a professor at Istanbul University for several years. He treats complex cases involving stroke recovery and spinal cord injuries.

• Member of the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Expert in neural and ozone therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

Dr. Erhan Celikoglu is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2026–present). He previously led education and administrative affairs in neurosurgery at Fatih Sultan Mehmet TRH (2012–2026). He holds an MD from Istanbul University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Health Sciences–Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar TRH.

Publications: 69 international and 6 national articles. 21 international and 111 national proceedings. 5 book chapters. Awards: Turkish Neurosurgical Society Best Scientific Presentation and First Prize for Oral Presentation (2008). Certificate of Appreciation. Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, and Turkish Spine Society. He supervised numerous neurosurgery residency theses (1996–2024), including intracranial aneurysms, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, Chiari I, spinal schwannoma, and spinal infections.

Dr. Nihal Isik is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She serves as the Turkey Representative to the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Isik specialized at Hacettepe University and focuses on neuro-muscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored the official Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis.
• Published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals.
• Heads sessions and delivers invited panels at global neurology conferences.
• Awarded for excellence in multiple sclerosis research at the National Neurology Congress.

Dr. Kenan Keklikci is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint prosthesis, and sports injuries. Dr. Keklikci completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis and severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.

• Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy.
• Performs robotic knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery.
• Expert in arthroscopic procedures for the ankle, hip, and knee.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She specializes in cataract surgery and refractive vision correction. Dr. Akbay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She completed her medical training and ophthalmology specialization at Ege and Marmara Universities.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Expert in cataract surgery with multifocal and IOL lens implants.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified center treating 66,000 patients annually.

Dr. Asude Karapolat is a dermatologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin and venereal diseases. Dr. Karapolat previously served at several major Turkish medical institutions. These include Istanbul Training and Research Hospital and Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University Hospital.

She practice at a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the highest international standards for patient safety and quality. The hospital is known for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Karapolat offers online consultations for international patients seeking dermatological evaluations.

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an award-winning general surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in colorectal, bariatric, and endocrine surgery. Dr. Eroglu earned First Prize in Turkey for his work on laparoscopic hemicolectomy.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul Arel University and former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University.
• Authored over 15 scientific articles and delivered nearly 30 congress presentations.
• Translated sections of the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual regarding laparoscopic techniques.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital specializing in obesity surgery. He has held prestigious leadership roles, serving as Chief Physician and Head of General Surgery. He treats metabolic disorders and complex obesity cases using modern surgical techniques.

• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Obtained the rank of Professor following a distinguished academic career.
• Held senior leadership positions at several major Turkish medical institutions.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Akin Yildiz is a nuclear medicine specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked in radiological and nuclear imaging since 1992. Dr. Yildiz previously served as a lecturer at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He integrates metabolic imaging into oncology and cardiovascular treatment plans.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Expertise includes nuclear medicine diagnostics and radiology.
• Former radiology specialist at Ataturk Education and Research Hospital.
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital and Akdeniz University.

Dr. Selim Gokce is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He treats digestive and liver disorders specifically in children and infants. Dr. Gokce works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its eco-friendly design and multidisciplinary care.

• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a hospital with ISO certification for quality.
• Served as a pediatric gastroenterologist at Bezmialem Foundation University.
• Worked at Dr. Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital in Ankara.
• Practiced at the Gulhane Military Medical Faculty as a gastrointestinal specialist.

Dr. Arzu Tekkeli is a dentist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in smile design and digital dentistry using CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Tekkeli graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. She focuses on restorative and aesthetic treatments for international patients.

• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Oral Implantology Association.
• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant installations.
• Expertise in aesthetic dentistry and digital smile reconstruction.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Ayse Sokullu is a pediatrician at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She led the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for over five years. Dr. Sokullu specializes in nutrition, child development, and lactation counseling. She works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Supports Baby-Friendly Hospital certification and conducts specialized nurse training.
• Treats common childhood illnesses and manages vaccination schedules.
• Sits on the Patient Safety Committee at Anadolu Medical Center.
• Managed patient follow-up in pediatric outpatient clinics for ten years.