Doctors in Turkey — Page 30

2021 - Present, Antalya/Türkiye

HEMATOLOGY-BMT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Internal Medicine and Hematology Specialist

2007 - 2020, /Bahrain

KING HAMAD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Hematology-BMT Program Directorb

2000 - 2020, Kayseri/Türkiye

ERCİYES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Internal Medicine and Hematology Specialist

2000 - 2001, /USA

FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER, WU

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. Davran Cicek is a cardiologist at Memorial Antalya Hospital. He trained at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. The Cleveland Clinic consistently ranks among the top cardiology centers globally. Dr. Cicek treats patients for various heart and vascular conditions.

• Practices at Memorial Antalya Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Alaaddin Keykubat University.
• Completed medical rotations at the US-based Cleveland Clinic.
• Former cardiology specialist at Bashkent University Faculty of Medicine.

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.

Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He is a professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Harputluoglu earned his medical degree and specialized training at Hacettepe University. This institution is a top-ranked medical school in Turkey.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Maintains a professorship at İnönü University since 2017.
• Served at the Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology at Hacettepe University.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Ibrahim Sari is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Virginia in the United States. Dr. Sari holds a European Heart Failure Diploma from the University of Zurich. He has authored 160+ international scientific papers with over 3,800 citations.

• Participated in more than 10 multicenter international scientific studies in cardiology.
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Marmara and Gaziantep Universities.
• Contributed to over 100 scientific congresses as a speaker or chairperson.
• Member of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology.

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. 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. Emine Barin is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She treats various reproductive health conditions and manages prenatal care and deliveries. Dr. Barin has practiced at several major Turkish medical centers since the late 1990s.

• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility with an eco-friendly design.
• The clinic features a specialized birthing suite with a dedicated delivery tub.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to treat gynecological conditions.
• Practices at a hospital with over 90 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Mesut Bayraktaroglu is a pulmonologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest diseases and respiratory care. He completed his residency at Yedikule Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Bayraktaroglu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Held positions at Istanbul Aydin University and Florya Medical Park Hospital.
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at an eco-friendly hospital with ISO quality certification.
• Served as a pulmonologist at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ahmet Yildiz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He published a major study on coronary artery anomalies in over 12,000 adult patients. Dr. Yildiz previously served as Chief Physician at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology. He holds a Master’s degree in Hospital and Healthcare Management.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Former Deputy Director at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology.
• Published research on atorvastatin therapy for patients with coronary artery disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, an eco-friendly medical center.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is an interventional pulmonologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He trained in pulmonology and critical care at The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Caliskan co-authored a textbook on bronchoscopy in intensive care units. He also translated a key work on EBUS bronchoscopy into Turkish.

• Expert in bronchoscopy, EBUS, and COPD management.
• Executive Board member of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group in Turkey.
• Holds memberships in the World Association for Bronchology and European Respiratory Society.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.