Infectious diseases Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical expertise in managing infectious skin conditions.

• Treats fungal and bacterial skin infections using evidence-based medical protocols
• Manages paediatric skin diseases specific to children and adolescents
• Diagnoses and treats chronic inflammatory conditions including acne, eczema, and psoriasis
• Focuses on dermato-oncology for early detection and surgical removal of suspicious skin lesions

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Umran Medical Centre with over three decades of clinical expertise in dermatology.

• Treats chronic skin infections and inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and eczema
• Manages urticaria and diverse viral or bacterial skin disorders
• Focuses on dermato-oncology for the evaluation of skin tumours
• Provides specialised care for elderly patients with chronic skin diseases
• Uses laser and light-based therapies to treat pigmentation and vascular lesions

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a dietician at Umran Tip Merkezi who specialise in evidence-based clinical nutrition and metabolic disease management.

• Designs tailored nutrition programmes to support immune function and physical health
• Manages diet planning for metabolic and cardiovascular conditions
• Uses clinical nutrition to help manage disease and promote recovery
• Focuses on preventive nutrition for sustainable lifestyle changes

Dr Jale Tascioglu focuses on infectious disease management at Umran Medikal Merkezi. She completed her specialist training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats viral and bacterial respiratory, urinary, and gastric infections
• Manages long-term care for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis patients
• Uses protocols for hospital-acquired and antibiotic-resistant infections
• Organises immunisation programmes and preventive medicine strategies
• Oversees clinical care for COVID-19 and emerging viral threats

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a surgical specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on identifying and treating infections through surgical intervention.

• Treats bacterial infections in the gallbladder, appendix, and gastrointestinal tract
• Uses laparoscopy – minimally invasive keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less pain
• Manages emergency and trauma surgery for acute, life-threatening internal conditions
• Qualified from Dokuz Eylul University and trained at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through precision eye surgery. He completed his residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical institution.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium lens implants
• Performs refractive surgery to correct myopia and astigmatism with laser techniques
• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Manages glaucoma with both medical and surgical interventions to prevent vision loss
• Handles corneal transplants and treatments for keratoconus

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who supports the infectious diseases team with precise diagnostic imaging.

• Graduated from Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in cross-sectional CT and MRI imaging to identify deep-seated infections
• Uses chest X-ray and musculoskeletal radiology to detect inflammatory diseases
• Performs soft tissue and abdominal ultrasound to guide infection diagnosis
• Supports clinical teams with detailed radiological assessments for accurate treatment planning

Dr Yogesh Batra is a multi-award-winning specialist who treats complex viral infections of the liver at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Specialises in Viral Hepatitis and complex Hepatitis C management
• Earned his DM from AIIMS New Delhi – India's top medical institute
• Awarded the Young Investigator Award for his clinical research
• Contributor to 30 national and international medical publications
• Member of the Indian National Association for Study of the Liver