Nuclear medicine Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on endocrine and breast surgeries. She trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital 1st Surgical Clinic.

• Treats endocrine conditions involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical intervention
• Uses laparoscopy for gallbladder and hernia repairs to ensure faster recovery
• Highly skilled in emergency and trauma surgery for life-threatening conditions
• Practises at Ümran Medical Centre with a patient-centred approach

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts using premium lens implants
• Uses laser techniques to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages glaucoma through both surgical and medical intervention
• Specialises in corneal transplants and keratoconus management

Dr Cevat Azeroglu provides precision diagnostic imaging at Umran Medical Centre. He focuses on oncological assessments to help clinical teams plan effective cancer treatments.

• Specialises in cross-sectional CT and MRI imaging for oncological and cardiovascular conditions
• Performs interventional radiology using imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures
• Conducts vascular and soft tissue ultrasound imaging for accurate diagnostic evaluations
• Manages staging and follow-up imaging for cancer patients
• Trained in radiology at Ondokuz Mayis University

Prof. Dr. Irfan Peksoy is a nuclear medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He completed specialty training at the Hacettepe University Department of Nuclear Medicine in 2000. He received the Research Group Achievement Award for the 1998–1999 academic year.

He was an Assistant Professor at Zonguldak Karaelmas University Faculty of Medicine from 2000 to 2004. He became an Associate Professor in 2006. He became a Professor at the Gazi University Department of Nuclear Medicine in 2013. He worked in the department's Nuclear Medicine Clinic until 2015. He has authored articles in nuclear medicine.

Dr. Peksoy currently works at Koru Hospital. His clinical focus areas are PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radiopharmacy, and radiation safety.

Dr Nesrin Aslan Ilkmen is a specialist in radionuclide therapy at Biruni University Hospital. She focuses on using targeted radioactive substances to treat both prostate and thyroid cancers.

• Specialises in theranostic applications – combining diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy
• Performs radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumours and prostate cancer
• Expert in dosimetric applications to calculate precise radiation doses for patients
• Member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
• Lecturer at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine