Pulmonology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Erdem Gelegen is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre with over two decades of clinical experience in eye care.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium lens implants
• Performs refractive laser surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration to protect retinal health
• Provides surgical and medical treatments for glaucoma to prevent vision loss
• Treats corneal conditions including keratoconus and performs corneal transplants

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist surgeon at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. She focuses on surgical interventions that promote faster recovery times and better patient comfort.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for reduced scarring
• Treats endocrine disorders involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Manages both benign and malignant breast conditions
• Performed residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Provides emergency and trauma surgery for acute surgical needs

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a clinical dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who supports pulmonology patients through evidence-based nutritional therapy.

• Manages metabolic conditions and clinical nutrition needs
• Designs tailored meal plans for disease management
• Focuses on preventive nutrition for long-term respiratory health
• Develops lifestyle programmes to assist with weight-related breathing issues

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya provides expert care for complex skin conditions at Umran Medical Centre. He treats both medical and cosmetic dermatological needs with diagnostic precision.

• Manages chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
• Performs dermato-oncology procedures to remove benign and malignant skin tumours
• Specialises in light-based therapies for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Offers geriatric dermatology focusing on long-term skin health in elderly patients

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical background from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats medical skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and skin infections
• Practises dermato-oncology for the early detection and surgical removal of skin cancers
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases in children and adolescents
• Uses laser therapy for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders

Dr Murat Kaya is a specialist in interventional bronchoscopy at Egemed Hospitals. He uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat complex airway conditions without open surgery.

• Performs COPD balloon and volume reduction procedures to improve lung function
• Certified in interventional bronchoscopy through the Golnik Clinic in Slovenia
• Manages sleep respiratory disorders and sleep medicine cases
• Experienced in treating pulmonary hypertension and vascular lung diseases
• Completed clinical asthma and allergy training in New York

Professor Gorguner is a distinguished pulmonology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He previously served as the Training Supervisor at the Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Centre.

• Specialises in managing complex pneumonia and chronic chest diseases
• Trained at the Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Centre
• Former faculty member at Atatürk University Department of Chest Diseases
• Spent nearly two decades teaching and mentoring future respiratory specialists
• Expertise in thoracic medicine and specialist training supervision

The doctor is a chest diseases specialist who graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty in 1990. With extensive experience, the doctor has been working at Private Optimed Hospital since 2013, where they lead the Chest Diseases Department. Prior to this, the doctor was part of the Medical Park Hastaneler Grubu.

Dr Melahat Bekir Kulah is an award-winning pulmonologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. She focuses on complex respiratory health and chronic lung conditions.

• Specialises in managing bronchiectasis, asthma, and COPD
• Identifies high-risk COPD patients using diaphragmatic thickness fraaction ultrasonography
• Researches the link between vitamin D levels and lung function
• Received a Turkish Thoracic Society award for her bronchiectasis research
• Trained in chest diseases at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Salturk serves as a senior pulmonary specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He rose to Chief Assistant at Sureyyapasa Chest Disease Hospital – Istanbul's premier respiratory care centre.

• Specialises in managing complex asthma and chronic respiratory conditions
• Holds the title of Professor at Yeni Yuzyil University Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in pulmonary medicine with training from Marmara University
• Focuses on evidence-based treatments for difficult lung and chest diseases