Doctors in Turkey — Page 35

Dr. Ozgur Kilickesmez is a specialist in interventional neuroradiology at Memorial Goztepe Hospital. He achieved the rank of Professor in 2020. Dr. Kilickesmez trained in interventional oncology at King’s College University in London. He leads international training programs for stent-based brain aneurysm treatments and non-surgical thyroid interventions.

• Specializes in new-generation embolization and minimally invasive tumor therapy.
• Maintains membership in the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE).
• Works at Memorial Goztepe, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT and digital PET/CT.

Dr. Cihan Comba is a gynecologic oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in scarless surgery and radical treatments for ovarian and uterine cancers. Dr. Comba completed an observer fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. He holds a prestigious individual accreditation certificate from the European Society of Gynecological Oncology.

• Performs robotic hysterectomy and minimally invasive gynecological surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
• Certified in radical surgery and robotic techniques by international medical boards.
• Member of the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hediye Dag is an associate professor and obstetrician-gynecologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. She is the responsible physician at the IAÜ VM-Medical Park Florya IVF Center. Dr. Dag specializes in reproductive medicine and infertility treatments. She holds an official Assisted Reproductive Therapy Certification. Dr. Dag treats complex conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovarian disease.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures for hysterectomies and ovarian cyst removal.
• Provides specialized care for sexual dysfunction and genital aesthetics.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association.

Dr. Baran Yil is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yil treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.
• Served as an instructor for the skull base anatomy course series.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
• Performs specialized procedures including Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation.

Dr. Mursit Dincer is a gastroenterological surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He is a PhD specialist in molecular oncology. Dr. Dincer served as the responsible physician for a major liver transplantation unit. He completed surgical training at Oxford and Leiden University transplant centers.

• Specializes in gastroenterological surgery and multiorgan procurement.
• Maintains memberships in the ERAS Society and the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Completed a subspecialty in gastroenterological surgery and liver transplant training.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with robotic surgery systems.

Dr. Akin Akakin is a neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in lateral microsurgical approaches for lumbar disc surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University. Dr. Akakin also completed a fellowship at the same institution.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and complex cerebrovascular diseases.
• Treats brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and pituitary adenomas.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Works at NP Istanbul, the first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.

• Expert in surgical treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas.
• Former Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Trained in pituitary surgery at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and EANS.

Dr. Ozlem Cholak is the Head of Plastic Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on microsurgery, breast reconstruction, and body reshaping. Dr. Cholak graduated among the top three students from Kocaeli University. She has led humanitarian surgical missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan.

• Invented a patented therapeutic apparatus for ingrown toenails.
• Won second prize at the AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium.
• Specializes in complex breast surgery and facial aesthetics.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital treating 300,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Sami Sokucu is a senior orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic oncology and complex bone trauma. He is a certified member of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Dr. Sokucu treats diverse conditions like scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

• Performs specialized hip and ankle arthroscopy procedures.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.
• Member of the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association since 2014.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Bora Basaran is a specialist in head and neck oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology – a title earned by passing the European ENT proficiency exam. Dr. Basaran holds the rank of Associate Professor. He treats complex cases involving salivary gland and thyroid tumors.

• Specializes in head and neck reconstruction and transoral laser microsurgery.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery and procedures for laryngeal polyps.
• Treats conditions like sleep apnea, deviated septums, and nasal polyps.
• Member of the European Head and Neck Society (EHNS).

Dr. Ertan Sagbas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system and port access techniques. Dr. Sagbas has a background in international care. He practiced at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium. He currently serves as a professor at Istanbul Bilim University.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and aortic procedures.
• Performs complex valve repairs and arrhythmia surgery.
• Treats aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients annually.

Dr. Abuzer Dirican is a transplant surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has performed over 1,000 liver transplants. Dr. Dirican focuses on oncology, general surgery, and kidney transplants. He served as a scientist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Earned a Certificate of Excellence for completing 1,000 liver transplants.
• Winner of the International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award.
• Member of the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association.
• Treats liver cancer, kidney cancer, and polycystic kidney disease.

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in family and relationship therapies and neurosis treatment. Dr. Eryilmaz completed her medical education and specialty training at Gazi University. She has published research in both local and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia and alcoholism.
• Completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive psychotherapy.
• Performs alcohol abuse examinations and diagnostic EEG recordings.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in Izmir. Dr. Sen specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which is JCI-accredited.

• Completed psychodrama therapist training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
• Certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trained in psychoanalysis and the use of dreams under Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan.
• Treats complex conditions like autism, anorexia, and panic disorders.

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan is an associate professor of psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and psychosis epidemiology. Dr. Arslan is currently conducting research at the Maastricht University School of Mental Health in the Netherlands. She works at NP Istanbul, which is Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.
• Focuses on alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as EEG and brain MRI for personalized care.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for neuro-psychiatric expertise.

Dr. Halil Erdis is a general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and organ transplantation. He is an expert in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. Dr. Erdis also performs laparoscopic and oncological surgeries for complex diseases.

• Served as an Assistant Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed a clinical fellowship at Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Certified in Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practices.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for health tourism.

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery. He completed elite clinical fellowships in Germany and Israel. Dr. Akcakaya holds the European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) certification.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and functional disorders.
• Expert in microneurosurgery for brain tumors, cysts, and nerve reconstruction.
• Winner of the Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation from the Nervous System Surgery Society.
• Serves on the scientific committee for international endoscopic spine surgery courses.