Doctors in Turkey — Page 40

Dr. Harun Dogru is a professor and ENT specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex nasal conditions. Dr. Dogru has authored numerous international studies on sinusitis and otitis media. He practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

• Performs cochlear implant placement and stapedectomy for hearing restoration.
• Treats deviated septums and nasal polyps through septoplasty and endoscopic surgery.
• Conducts voice feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Member of the ENT department at a clinic treating 10,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ali Bakan is a nephrology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He earned his Associate Professorship in 2020. Dr. Bakan completed his subspecialty training at Istanbul Medeniyet University. He has managed kidney health cases in leading Turkish hospitals for over 25 years.

• Specializes in medicinal and clinical nephrology.
• Served at large public and private institutions like Yeditepe University Hospital.
• Completed medical and internal medicine specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, an eco-friendly facility with clinical research units.

Dr. Murat Gul is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He is a prolific researcher with over 10 articles published in international medical journals. Dr. Gul specializes in trauma and sports injuries, including rotator cuff and ligament repairs. He completed his medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
• Expert in shoulder replacement and complex joint dislocations.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK).
• Works at a center holding the Turkish International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Omer Uslukaya is a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, breast health, and wound healing. Dr. Uslukaya completed neck dissection training at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in the USA. He has authored 50 scientific publications focused on surgical outcomes and reconstruction techniques.

• Specializes in laparoscopic splenectomy and complex pancreatitis treatments.
• Authored over 50 scientific papers on reconstructive and general surgery.
• Treats patients at Memorial Ataşehir, a JCI-accredited medical facility.
• Held academic positions as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.

Dr. Sermin Kesebir is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies. Dr. Kesebir treats emotional disorders, including depression and bipolar affective disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.

• Expertise in treating schizophrenia in both adults and children.
• Performs specialized neuropsychological tests and EEG sleep transition diagnostics.
• Extensive research record in international and national peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University and İzmir Ege University schools of medicine.

2018- Currently MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Hematology Specialist / Istanbul

2006 - 2015 GÖLCÜK MILITARY HOSPITAL

Hematology Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician - Quality

Management Director / Denizli

1998 - 2006 ERCIYES UNIVERSITY

Hematology Specialist - Internal Medicine Specialist / Kayseri

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Sinangil is a nephrologist with expertise in kidney failure. She has authored 30 international publications. She has also presented at 19 international scientific meetings.

Dr. Sinangil graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. In 2012, she finished a minor specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Nephrology, ERA, and EDTA. Dr. Sinangil is dedicated to ongoing professional development in nephrology.

Dr. Ozlem Ercelep is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She is a prolific researcher with 60+ articles published in international medical journals. Dr. Ercelep serves as an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology. She has presented over 100 scientific works at global medical congresses.

• Expert in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Authored over 60 international articles, including 11 as lead author.
• Co-editor of oncology textbooks and author of multiple book chapters.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a 99% success rate for transplant procedures.

Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has deep expertise in tuberculosis, asthma, and pneumonia. He enhanced his skills in interventional pulmonology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Tozkoparan also served as a professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology.

• Published research in CCLM regarding platelet indices in tuberculosis patients.
• Treats lung diseases at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital.
• Maintains expertise in interventional techniques for complex lung conditions.
• Gained extensive specialized training at GATA Military Medical School in Ankara.

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr. Senol Akman is an orthopedic surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in knee replacement surgery and complex trauma care. Dr. Akman maintains a 90% surgical success rate. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using the low-dose EOS imaging system.

• Published over 15 research papers in respected medical journals.
• Treats bone injuries, joint dislocations, and meniscus tears.
• Expert in open reduction and fixation techniques for fractures.
• Uses advanced methods for joint replacement and heterotopic ossification.

Dr. Abdullmutalip Simsek is a robotic and reconstructive urology specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital. He is a member of the American Urological Association. He earned his PhD in reconstructive urology from the University of Sheffield, England. Dr. Simsek also holds membership in the European Association of Urology.

• Two-time recipient of the Alpay KELAMI award for Men's Sexual Health.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy and complex bladder removal with reconstruction.
• Specializes in penile curvature correction and artificial urinary sphincter implantation.
• Member of the American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass and first endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Dr. Kayabalı has completed more than 2,500 vascular operations. He is a professor at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery examination.
• Performed 400 carotid endarterectomies and 1,000+ lower-extremity reconstructions.
• Uses hybrid procedures combining open surgery with balloon and stent interventions.
• Former board member of the Turkish Vascular Surgery Association.

Dr. Havva Asuman Yavuz is a nephrologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. She completed a fellowship in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy. Dr. Yavuz specializes in organ transplantation and complex kidney care. She works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology and the European Society of Nephrology.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats chronic kidney disease, performing dialysis and kidney biopsies.
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Sultan Tarlaci is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He treats complex cases of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical degree and neurology residency at Ege University. Dr. Tarlaci has authored several books on neurological sciences.

• Treats chronic pain, Alzheimer's disease, and essential tremors.
• Published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Winner of several awards for contributions to neuroscience.
• Works at Turkey's first JCI-accredited private neuropsychiatric hospital.