Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 68

Dr. Mirac Turan is a urologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He specializes in andrology and functional urology. Dr. Turan previously served as the Chief Physician at Şebinkarahisar State Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for surgical excellence.

• Performs flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for intrarenal stones.
• Treats general urological conditions and male reproductive health issues.
• Researches oxidative stress factors and resistive index in varicocele.
• Practices at a clinic designated as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Ikram Esen is a plastic surgeon at Estetik International Istanbul. He has performed thousands of aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery procedures. Dr. Esen graduated from Cukurova University and trained at Dicle University. He practices at a facility recognized as Europe’s first major aesthetic plastic surgery center.

• Specializes in facial aesthetics, breast surgery, and body contouring.
• Treats post-bariatric surgery cases and performs hair transplantation.
• Provides non-surgical medical aesthetic treatments and genital aesthetics.
• Operates at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Leylagül Kaynar is the Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She is a hematologist with global research experience from Duke University in the USA. Dr. Kaynar treats complex blood disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelomas. She leads transplantation services at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Served as the Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in Bahrain.
• Former Director of the Apheresis Unit at Erciyes University.
• Specializes in both clinical hematology and bone marrow transplantation.
• Works at a hospital that treats over 1,200 patients daily.

Dr. Kubilay Ukinc is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic diseases. He treats complex hormone-related conditions including adrenal and pituitary diseases. Dr. Ukinc provides care for both male and female reproductive hormone imbalances.

• Specializes in obesity management and hypertension.
• Treats autoimmune thyroiditis and parathyroid diseases.
• Expertise in managing low blood sugar conditions.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Vital Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in treating bowel, breast, and colorectal cancers. He previously served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital. Dr. Ozturk focuses on surgical oncology and bariatric procedures.

• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon insertions.
• Treats complex conditions including liver metastasis and thyroid diseases.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Provides surgical solutions for obesity and gallbladder stones.

Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He treats chronic conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension. Dr. Yigit also manages gastrointestinal disorders and connective tissue diseases. He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in complex thyroid diseases and hypertension management.
• Treats digestive issues including gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus.
• Held pharmaceutical leadership roles at Recordati, AbbVie, and Novo Nordisk.

Dr. Ender Kavukcu is a board-certified urologist at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He passed the European Association of Urology board exam (FEBU), a top tier of professional recognition. Dr. Kavukcu treats conditions such as erectile dysfunction, kidney cysts, and varicocele.

• Performs specialized procedures including nephrectomies, prostatectomies, and bladder removal.
• Served as the ESWL (stone crushing) unit manager at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.
• Held the role of administrative manager of the Urology Clinic at Van Regional Training Hospital.
• Practices at a clinic ranked second best in Istanbul by Clinicspots.

Dr. Idris Sertbas is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He performs complex brain and spine surgeries for adults and children. Dr. Sertbas treats brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and craniosynostosis. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

• Performs neuromodulation including deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease.
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, and severe spasticity with specialized surgical implants.
• Performs spine stabilization, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery for complex spinal fractures.
• Treats vascular conditions such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.

Education

• 2013-2019 — Gaziantep university/ Faculty of Dentistry 
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Seminars and courses

• A.Implant-supported prostheses 
• B. Surgery Course
• C.Gaziantep semposium

Dr. Ceyda Aktolun Aydemir is a dental implantologist at Dentlotus Clinic in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in Oral Implantology from Istanbul University. Her work focuses on digital dentistry and implant-assisted prosthetics. Dr. Aydemir authored a doctoral thesis comparing optical positioning systems with traditional implant methods.

• Specializes in dynamic and static surgical guides for precise implant placement.
• Treats patients at a licensed clinic accredited by Turkish health authorities.
• Works at a facility that serves over 500 international patients annually.
• Holds a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree.

Dr. Yunus Imren is an orthopedic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee and hip replacement and prosthesis revision surgery. Dr. Imren completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Maltepe University. He also served as an orthopedic trauma research assistant at Yale University.

• Uses robotic systems for high-precision joint replacement and deformity correction.
• Treats complex conditions including developmental hip dysplasia and meniscus tears.
• Earned a master’s degree in joint surgery from the University of Health Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Sedat Oz is a plastic and facial plastic surgeon at HWT Clinic, Istanbul. He has performed surgical and non-surgical procedures for over 10,000 patients. Dr. Oz specializes in full-face aesthetics, hair transplantation, and body contouring. He manages all aesthetic operations for the HWT team.

• Performs complex procedures including deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, and breast surgery.
• Expertise includes FUE and DHI hair transplantation techniques.
• Completed plastic surgery training at Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Hospital.
• Practices at HWT Clinic, the official health sponsor of Manchester City Football Club.

Dr. Baris Nuhoglu is a urologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dr. Nuhoglu performs complex procedures for prostate cancer, urolithiasis, and urethral strictures. He treats adult and pediatric patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.
• Performs high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) for prostate conditions.
• Expert in reconstructive urology including urethroplasty and uretheroplasty.
• Treats male infertility conditions such as varicocele and azoospermia.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

Dr. Irfan Tarhan is a gynecologist, obstetrician, and plastic surgeon at Estetik International Istanbul. He specializes in genital aesthetic surgery and corrective gynecological procedures. Dr. Tarhan graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at the Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital.

• Performs vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, and laser vaginal rejuvenation.
• Expert in hymen restoration and the removal of uterine fibroids.
• Practices at a clinic with over 528,000 surgical procedures performed.
• Treats patients at an ISO-certified facility in the heart of Istanbul.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1999 and completed a doctorate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at 19 Mayıs University in 2004. Achieving the title of associate professor in 2003, the doctor is actively involved with the International Implantology Team (ITI), Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology, and the Turkish Dental Association (TDB). The doctor's clinical focus includes advanced procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery, contributing to the field through both academic and practical advancements.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.