Diagnostics Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Professor Durdu is a cardiovascular specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital who has pioneered minimally invasive approaches for complex heart valve and coronary artery diagnostics.

• Specialised in basic biotechnology and genetics to identify molecular signatures in heart conditions
• Focuses on right anterior minithoracotomy – a small-incision technique for heart valve assessment
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)
• Research published on advanced diagnostic comparisons between standard surgery and minimised heart access
• Active member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

Professor Mehmet Altug Tuncer is the Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University. He specializes in identifying complex heart and vessel conditions that require surgical intervention.

• Led the Aortic Surgery Centre as Director at a major training hospital
• Chairs the Aortic Surgery Working Group for the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Member of the Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expert in diagnosing infective endocarditis – a serious heart valve infection
• Published 38 scientific papers in global journals on heart and vascular care

Dr Hidayet Demir is a cardiovascular specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital who completed advanced clinical observation at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital in London.

• Specialises in cardiovascular diagnostics and aortic surgery assessments
• Expert in ECMO – a life-support system that takes over heart and lung function
• Trained in beating-heart coronary bypass and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
• Former Assistant Professor at Okan University Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Kilickesmez is a leading specialist in interventional radiology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He trained at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and King's College in London.

• Specialises in interventional neuroradiology and oncological diagnostics
• Performs minimally invasive tumour treatments and non-surgical thyroid interventions
• Delivers international training on new-generation embolization and stenting for brain aneurysms
• Holds memberships with the European Society of Radiology and the RSNA
• Expert in peripheral vascular imaging and ultrasound-guided procedures

Dr Ahmet Mutlu is a triple-certified ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with a Master's degree in Audiology, Speech, and Voice Disorders.

• Holds European Board Certification (FEBORL-HNS) in Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialises in neurotology – the diagnosis and treatment of complex inner ear and pathway disorders
• Expert in phoniatrics, focusing on speech and vocal cord function diagnostics
• Trained in microsurgery and otoneurosurgery at the Portmann Institute in France
• Member of the Otology–Neurotology Society and the Phoniatrics Society

Professor Ertekin is a highly qualified surgical oncology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She holds prestigious European Board certifications in both general and breast surgery.

• Specialises in breast cancer diagnostics and oncoplastic surgical techniques
• Serves as the Country Coordinator for the Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Consortium
• Member of the International Breast Ultrasound School for diagnostic imaging
• Qualified at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway and Marmara University
• Fellow of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer

Professor Tanidir is a distinguished specialist who co-founded the paediatric cardiology department at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. He serves as a leading expert in heart diagnostics and catheter-based interventions for children.

• Ranked second in Turkey in the national board certification for paediatric cardiology
• Specialises in cardiac angiography and non-fluoroscopic heart interventions
• Authored over 100 international articles on paediatric heart conditions
• Member of the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology
• Performs volunteer heart procedures for humanitarian missions worldwide

Dr Vafa Guliyeva is a paediatric rheumatologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, specialising in the complex diagnostic workup of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in children.

• Diagnoses paediatric rheumatic diseases and rare inflammatory disorders
• Subspecialty trained at Istanbul University and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University
• Member of the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS)
• Published 20 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Former paediatric physician at Azerbaijan Medical University

Professor Taskin is a certified specialist in gynaecological oncology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship in robotic surgery from McGill University in Canada.

• Specialises in diagnostics for gynaecological cancers and reproductive health
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing
• Certified by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
• Member of international societies for robotic and minimally invasive gynaecology

Dr Bulen Can is a dedicated endocrinology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, focused on hormonal and metabolic diagnostics.

• Provides expert diagnosis for complex thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland disorders
• Former faculty member at Istanbul Medeniyet University School of Medicine
• Subspecialised in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Regular contributor to major multidisciplinary endocrine conferences and clinical research

Professor Cengiz is a senior Internal Medicine Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital with a deep background in clinical diagnostics and medical education.

• Served as Associate Professor and Chief Resident at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in identifying complex internal health issues through systematic diagnostic review
• Held Chief Physician leadership roles at multiple Turkish medical institutions
• Lecturer at Istanbul Aydın University focusing on internal medicine training

Associate Professor Yavuz is an international nephrology expert who brings specialised internal medicine knowledge to diagnostic cases at Medical Park Antalya. She completed a prestigious fellowship in critical care and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy.

• Provides detailed diagnostic assessments for complex internal medicine conditions
• Expertise in subspecialty nephrology and critical care medicine
• Holds a research-driven Associate Professorship from Hacettepe University
• Member of the International and European Societies of Nephrology
• Trained at Akdeniz University across internal medicine and nephrology

Dr Adem Topaloglu is a highly skilled surgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who held senior leadership roles in Swiss medical centres. He specialises in hepatobiliary surgery, focussing on the liver, gall bladder, and bile ducts.

• Trained at Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital in Belgium
• Former Chief of Surgery Clinic at Neuchatel Hospital in Switzerland
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs oncologic surgery to remove tumours from the breast and colon
• Specialises in goitre and thyroid surgery for endocrine conditions

Professor Yildizeli served as the Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Marmara University and is a leading specialist in lung and chest wall diagnostics.

• Specialises in identifying complex thoracic conditions including non-small cell lung cancer
• Trained at Toronto General Hospital in lung transplantation and thoracic surgical clinics
• Completed fellowship at Marie Lannelongue Hospital in Paris focusing on vascular chest surgery
• Research published in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery regarding pulmonary hypertension diagnostics

Associate Professor Deniz Goren is a Harvard-trained specialist with dual expertise in internal medicine and haematology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the USA
• Specialises in haematological diagnostics – identifying disorders of the blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes
• Holds the SOHO Young Investigator Grant from the Society of Hematologic Oncology
• Recognised with the Fuat Aydınlı Young Researcher Award for work in haematology

Dr Fatih Gumus is a cardiovascular specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital who completed clinical fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in assessing heart function and predicting right heart failure using diagnostic strain imaging
• Expert in identifying risks for patients needing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy
• Uses catheter-directed techniques to diagnose and treat iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)