Doctors in Turkey — Page 113

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. Dr. Kucukaksu specializes in adult and pediatric heart transplantation. He completed fellowships at institutions in the US, Germany, and France.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center.
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs.
• Expert in LVAD systems and total artificial heart surgery.
• Established heart transplant centers at several major medical institutions.

Dr. Bedia Defne Keçik heads the Orthodontics Department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. She focuses on skeletal malocclusions and craniofacial growth. Dr. Keçik earned her doctorate in Orthodontics at Hacettepe University. She supervises clinical training and research for the university's residency program.

• Served for ten years on the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry Editorial Board.
• Expert in interdisciplinary orthodontic planning and biomechanics.
• Active member of national and international orthodontic associations.
• Practices at a university hospital known for pioneering organ transplant surgery.

Dr. Ali Inal is a senior immunologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has led Immunology and Tissue Typing Laboratories for over 20 years. Dr. Inal specializes in transplant immunology and complex infectious diseases. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allergy.

• Specializes in transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiencies.
• Treats infectious conditions including HIV, viral hepatitis, and post-COVID syndromes.
• Winner of multiple scientific research awards and grants for immunology.
• Performs specialized testing for food allergies and skin sensitivities.

Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urology professor at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in uro-oncology and minimally invasive stone surgeries. Dr. Akay completed training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester, USA. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, male infertility, and bladder disorders.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and academic textbook chapters.
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
• Performs specialized procedures like HoLEP and microsurgical varicocelectomy.
• Practices at a university hospital with a 94% kidney transplant success rate.

Dr. Cigdem Cinar is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Biruni University Hospital. She focus on recovery for spinal cord injury, stroke, and scoliosis. Dr. Cinar has authored over 10 articles in international journals regarding robotic gait training. She works at Biruni University Hospital, which holds TEMOS international safety accreditation.

• Member of the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association.
• Author of textbook chapters on pediatric, cancer, and brain injury rehabilitation.
• Specializes in ultrasound-guided injections for musculoskeletal pain.
• Expertise in pediatric rehabilitation and cerebral palsy recovery.

Dr. Gamze Baykan Ozguc is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. She focuses on active birth, pregnancy follow-up, and urogynecological operations. Dr. Ozguc treats conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for surgical safety and excellence.

• Performs colposcopic examinations along with hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgeries.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Specializes in gynecological aesthetic operations and pelvic health.
• Member of the Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM).

Dr. Asena Ayar Madenli is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including hysteroscopy and laparoscopy for benign uterine diseases. Dr. Madenli completed her gynecological surgery training at the University of Oldenburg in Germany. She holds a medical degree from Uludağ University.

• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and uterine fibroids.
• Performs cosmetic gynecology and laser ablation for precancerous genital lesions.
• Completed perinatology training at the Ian Donald School in Belgrade.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Mehmet Serdar Kutuk is a perinatology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in high-risk pregnancies and detailed fetal ultrasound. Dr. Kutuk completed training in fetal physiology at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway. He focuses on managing complicated births and prenatal diagnosis.

• Performed advanced training in operative vaginal delivery in Bergen, Norway.
• Treats complex conditions including uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovaries.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Conducts screenings including colposcopy, cystoscopy, and hysterosalpingography.

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Temiz graduated with honors from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has extensive experience in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplants.
• Treats complex blood disorders including thrombosis and bone marrow failure.
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Omer Ayten is a pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasonography. Dr. Ayten treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and pneumonia. He formerly served as an Education Officer at Sultan Abdulhamit II Han Hospital.

• Expert in bronchoscopic balloon dilatation for COPD and fistula closure.
• Earned his medical degree from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility and Center of Excellence.
• Focuses on diffuse parenchymal lung diseases and chronic obstructive conditions.

Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in treating thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers. Dr. Dural performed research fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques for endocrine surgery.

• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada.
• Held clinical fellowship roles at major centers in Sweden and the USA.
• Treats complex endocrine diseases and cancers using robotic systems.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Selami Bayrakdar is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He treats infants, children, and adolescents. He Published research on endocrinology and leptin resistance in obese children. Dr. Bayrakdar is an expert in monitoring Type 1 diabetes and hyperglycemia.

• Treats pediatric conditions like reflux, infantile colic, and constipation.
• Provides specialized breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.
• Practiced at top institutions including Memorial and Academic Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Dicle Celik is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She treats children from birth through age 18. Dr. Celik earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Istanbul University. She holds memberships in the Turkish Pediatrics Institution and the National Pediatric Association.

• Specializes in infant nutrition and healthy child development.
• Expertise in adolescent health and childhood disease management.
• Provides pediatric care at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Works at a clinic partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Fatih Aydin is a pediatrician at Liv Vadistanbul Hospital. He specializes in neonatal intensive care and children’s health check-ups. He previously served as the lead pediatric doctor at Fatih Medical Park. Dr. Aydin completed his medical training at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats childhood conditions like febrile illnesses, infantile colic, and constipation.
• Manages healthy child follow-up programs and routine vaccinations.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, which partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Adem Dursun is a pediatrician at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He has extensive training in pediatric intensive care and therapeutic plasma exchange. Dr. Dursun focuses on caring for critically ill children and pediatric palliative care. He also manages child health monitoring and vaccination programs.

• Published research on sepsis prediction and pediatric intensive care in peer-reviewed journals.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children's Hospital.
• Focuses on life support knowledge and critical patient follow-up.
• Experienced in therapeutic plasma exchange for pediatric intensive care cases.

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Canbolat co-authored a major surgical study on 228 elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He also researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries and the genetics of neural tube defects.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and cerebral artery aneurysms.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Expertise includes neuro-trauma and minimally invasive oncological spinal surgery.

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma and deformity correction. Dr. Kara graduated from Istanbul University. He has published research in journals like World Neurosurgery and The Spine Journal. He treats degenerative spine disease and complex vertebral fractures.

• Expertise in surgical methods for scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Performs specialized procedures like hemivertebra resection and vertebral column resection.
• Developed surgical modifications for odontoid fractures and tendon repair.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds Center of Excellence status.