Diagnostics Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr Senay Yilmaz has successfully handled over 9,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She identifies and treats complex vision disorders using her background from Istanbul University.

• Specialises in ophthalmic diagnostics and eye disease management
• Handled over 9,000 surgeries for various vision conditions
• Expertise in identifying third cranial nerve palsy and strabismus
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Presents research at the European Strabismological Association

Associate Professor Murat Ulusan is a specialist in head and neck diagnostics at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He refined his expertise as an observer at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

• Recognised for excellence with the EORL Congress Best Poster Award
• Focuses on the precise diagnosis of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions
• Authored 17 international peer-reviewed articles on head and neck health
• Completed his medical training through an English-language programme at Marmara University
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology

Dr Umut Dincer is a senior rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with a career defined by high-level clinical research and diagnostic accuracy.

• Published 60 scientific articles in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Algology Association, specialising in the diagnosis and management of complex pain
• Authored and translated multiple medical textbooks and chapters in his field
• Trained at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in the United Kingdom

Dr. Onur Erol is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2023–present). He previously worked at Medstar Topçular Hospital (2021–2023). He also served as a faculty member at the University of Health Sciences, Antalya (2021). From 2010 to 2021, he was a specialist and chief assistant at the University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital. From 2008 to 2010, he was a specialist at Diyarbakır Maternity and Children’s Hospital. Education: M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2001). OB/GYN residency, SSK Bakırköy (2002–2006).

Memberships: TJOD, ISUOG, ESHRE, TSRM, and IAGE.

Training highlights include Hysteroscopy Certification (2006). Advanced Ultrasound in OB/GYN (2009). Laparoscopic hysterectomy (2012). Fetal neurosonography and ISUOG fetal echocardiography (2013–2014). Hysteroscopic surgery and embryo biopsy/PGT preparation (2019).

Dr Bahruz Shukurov is a psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on identifying complex mental health conditions and personality disorders.

• Specialises in diagnostic assessments for borderline personality disorder and body image issues
• Expert in identifying substance, gambling, and behavioural addiction patterns
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
• Conducts diagnostic screenings for clinical anxiety and mood-related disorders
• Uses mindfulness-based frameworks to assess patient mental health needs

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 Karapolat is a specialist in skin and venereal diseases at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. She has served as a specialist across major Turkish training and research institutions.

• Specialises in dermatological diagnostics and skin health assessments
• Experienced in identifying and treating venereal and infectious skin diseases
• Previously served at Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on accurate clinical evaluations of complex skin conditions

Professor Hakan Harputluoglu is a senior medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with extensive academic roots at Hacettepe University.

• Specialises in precise cancer diagnostics and internal medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's most prestigious medical school
• Worked as a lead specialist at İnönü University's medical department
• Provides expert diagnostic reviews for complex oncological cases
• Contributes to clinical research as a Professor of Medicine

Dr. Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in precise tumor targeting using MR Linac and CyberKnife technologies. Dr. Canoglu trained at Kocaeli University. He previously served at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He treats various cancers, including complex brain, prostate, and lung tumors.

• Expert in Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy radiation delivery systems.
• Performs stereotaxic radiosurgery and targeted radiotherapy for sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the world's top 10 for medical tourism.

Dr. Kinyas Dusunmez is a hair transplant specialist in Istanbul. He has performed over 5,000 successful restoration procedures. He specializes in Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) for precise graft placement. Dr. Dusunmez focuses on dense, natural results and high graft survival rates.

• Limits the number of daily procedures to ensure quality care.
• Specializes in DHI and PRP hair loss treatments.
• Offers personalized planning from hairline design through implantation.
• Works at ISO-certified Adem and Havva Medical Center.

Dr. Ali Murat Tatli is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2024–present). He served as an associate professor (2018–2022) and then professor (2022–2024) of medical oncology at Akdeniz University. He also worked at Antalya Training and Research Hospital and Van Training and Research Hospital.

Education and training: MD, Istanbul University (1998). Residency in internal medicine, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2000–2004). Internal medicine specialist, Gaziantep Sehitkamil State Hospital (2007–2009). Fellowship in medical oncology, Akdeniz University (2009–2012).

Memberships: ESMO, TTOD, IDOD, TAKD, ONKAD, TOG. Vice Chair, Lung Cancer Working Group. GCP training: Novartis (2019). ICH GCP E6(R2), The Global Health Network (2021). TransCelerate ICH E6 (2021, 2022, 2023).

Dr. Abdullah Erdogan is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2019–present). He has been Chief Physician at Akdeniz University Hospital since 2005. From 2015 to 2019, he led the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Earlier, he worked as a general practitioner at Kızılcasöğüt Primary Healthcare Center in Antalya, Türkiye (1991–1993).

His academic titles include Professor (2019) and Associate Professor (2013). He completed a thoracic surgery residency at Akdeniz University (2002–2007). He earned his M.D. from Akdeniz University (1985–1991). He is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery, and the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has led the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Memorial Antalya Hospital since 2010. He previously headed the same department at Akdeniz University from 1995 to 1997. He has served at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine as a specialist from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to the present. He earned his M.D. and completed his residency at Ege University. He became an Associate Professor in 1985 and a Professor in 1995.

Advanced training: Rizzoli Institute, Bologna (1980–1981, 1991, 2008); Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford (1988); Krankenhaus für Sportverletzte, Germany (1989). Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology; Turkish Cancer Research and Control Association; European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO); SICOT; Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD); Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA).

Dr. Bulent Yildirim is a neurology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He previously served on the neurology faculty at Akdeniz University (1983–2010).

M.D., Hacettepe University. Neurology residency (1974–1978). Anatomy residency (1979–1983). Associate Professor (1984). Professor (1991). Member of the Turkish Neurological Society, the Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society, and the European Neurological Society.

Edited six medical books. Wrote book chapters and many publications. National coordinator for one and center coordinator for three international multicenter stroke studies. Received first- and second-place awards at national and international congresses. Invited speaker on stroke, hypertension, dementia, cerebral aging, Parkinson’s disease, headache, multiple sclerosis, and neuroanatomy.

Dr. Emre Altekin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He has broad interventional experience in cardiovascular, valvular, and structural heart disease. He has been the primary operator in many complex procedures. He also serves as an instructor at centers in Türkiye and abroad.

Academic credentials: Professor of Cardiology, Akdeniz University (2020). Associate Professor (2015). Assistant Professor (2011–2015). M.D. (1999) and cardiology residency (2000–2005), Akdeniz University.

Previous roles: Private OFM Antalya Hospital (cardiology specialist, 2023–2025). Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (cardiology specialist, 2011–2016). An-Deva Hayat Heart Hospital (2009–2011). Burdur State Hospital (physician, 2006–2008). Memberships: Turkish Medical Association. Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Associate Professor Nurullah Bulut is a distinguished ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a patent for intraocular lens design and has published 26 articles in global journals.

• Trained in ocular electrophysiology in Germany to diagnose complex vision disorders
• Completed a vitreoretinal surgery observer programme at the University of Chicago
• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery diagnostics including LASIK and PRK
• Member of EURETINA and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society

Dr Rahsan Adviye is a neurology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with deep expertise in clinical neurophysiology. She previously served as an instructor at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, where she trained the next generation of specialists.

• Specialises in EEG and EMG diagnostic testing to identify nerve and muscle disorders
• Completed a Master's Programme in Clinical Neurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Member of the EEG-EMG Clinical Neurophysiology Society
• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Kazibe Demir is a specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with a focus on urogynecology and female pelvic health diagnostics.

• Holds a PhD in Urogynecology from Ankara University
• Specialises in assessing pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence
• Member of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
• Completed specialist training in obstetrics and gynecology
• Active participant in international pelvic rehabilitation conferences