Transplantology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Ümran Medical Centre, providing the high-precision imaging essential for successful organ transplants.

• Specialises in vascular and abdominal ultrasound to assess organ health and blood flow
• Uses cross-sectional CT and MRI imaging for detailed pre-transplant mapping
• Provides interventional radiology – minimally invasive procedures guided by live imaging
• Supports transplant teams with oncological imaging for patient staging and monitoring

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring vision through microsurgery.

• Performs corneal transplants to treat severe vision loss and corneal damage
• Manages anterior segment surgery for conditions like keratoconus
• Specialises in phacoemulsification for cataract removal with lens implantation
• Treats retinal diseases including detachment and diabetic retinopathy
• Completed specialist ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is an experienced surgeon at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ who specialises in general and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Manages abdominal conditions including gallbladder diseases, hernias, and appendicitis
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University and Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a clinical dietician at Umran Health Center who supports transplant patients through evidence-based nutritional management.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for metabolic conditions and cardiovascular health
• Develops tailored meal plans to support recovery and long-term organ health
• Manages diet-related complications like diabetes and weight fluctuations
• Uses a patient-centred approach to help individuals maintain sustainable lifestyle changes

Dr. Emine Demir is a licensed physician in Turkey. She holds an MD, diploma no. 97600435, issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on 7 July 1997.

She has more than 28 years of experience in public and private care. Her practice focuses on dermatology and trichology. She treats hair and scalp disorders and provides alopecia diagnosis and post-transplant care. This includes female and male pattern hair loss.

At Istanbul Care Clinic, she offers diagnostic evaluations and scalp health consultations. She provides structured follow-up to support graft retention and scalp recovery. Her approach uses evidence-based protocols.

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior dermatologist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with a focus on dermato-oncology and surgical skin interventions.

• Specialises in surgical treatment of benign and malignant skin tumours
• Managed chronic conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo for decades
• Performs cosmetic rejuvenations including mesotherapy and chemical peels
• Uses laser therapies to treat vascular lesions and pigmentation scars
• Trained at the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Medical Centre with a strong focus on dermato-oncology and surgical skin care.

• Specialises in the early detection and surgical management of skin cancers
• Performs surgical excision of suspicious lesions to prevent tumour spread
• Manages complex medical skin conditions including psoriasis and chronic eczema
• Trained at the Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.