Rheumatology Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on the ocular complications of systemic autoimmune diseases.

• Manages diabetic retinopathy and retinal inflammation linked to chronic health conditions
• Performs phacoemulsification for cataracts – a common side effect of long-term steroid use
• Provides glaucoma management to prevent vision loss from increased ocular pressure
• Uses premium intraocular lens implantation to restore vision after surgical procedures

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist general surgeon at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ with extensive training from Dokuz Eylul University and Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Performs laparoscopic procedures – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery for gallbladder and hernia repair
• Manages both benign and malignant breast disorders with surgical precision

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre. She uses an evidence-based approach to manage metabolic and inflammatory conditions through nutrition.

• Develops tailored meal plans for managing chronic metabolic disorders
• Focuses on clinical nutrition to help control inflammation and weight
• Designs growth-oriented nutrition programmes for paediatric and adolescent patients
• Provides preventive lifestyle counselling for long-term health and well-being

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya provides specialist care for chronic autoimmune skin conditions at Ümran Medical Centre.

• Treats psoriasis and urticaria using targeted medical therapies
• Diagnoses complex skin manifestations of systemic inflammatory diseases
• Focuses on geriatric dermatology for elderly patients with chronic conditions
• Graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• Provides clinical expertise in managing long-term inflammatory skin disorders

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Medical Center who focuses on the skin-related symptoms of autoimmune and systemic conditions.

• Manages psoriasis and associated skin inflammation
• Expertise in medical dermatology including eczema and chronic infections
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Provides biopsy and surgical excision for suspicious skin lesions
• Offers a patient-oriented approach to systemic skin health

Prof. Dr. Salih Pay is a rheumatology specialist and professor. He has been a professor since 2008. He graduated from GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1987. He completed his internal medicine residency at GATA in 1995. He finished rheumatology training at Hacettepe University from 1996 to 1998. He served as an assistant professor at GATA from 1999 to 2000. He became an associate professor in 2000. He conducted experimental research on chemokines and chemokine receptors at the UC San Diego – Stein Research Center from 2001 to 2002. He has published nearly 100 scientific articles.

He currently practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His focus is on rheumatic diseases. These include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, vasculitis, Behçet's disease, gout, and osteoporosis.