Best Doctors in the World — Page 6

Dr. Mehdi Asadov is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Istanbul. He has published 6 peer-reviewed articles cited in international medical literature. Dr. Asadov specializes in aesthetic breast surgery, microsurgery, and hand surgery. He currently leads his private clinic and practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Holds a professional Microsurgery License and a Microsurgery Training Certificate.
• Authored 4 international scientific articles on breast reconstruction and flap models.
• Completed his surgical residency at Kocaeli University Research and Application Hospital.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, a LEED Platinum-certified facility.

Dr. Fatih Algan is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. This distinction confirms he meets the highest European surgical standards. Dr. Algan specializes in body contouring and facial rejuvenation.

• Expertise includes rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, facelifts, and liposuction.
• Accredited by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
• Works at a private clinic focused on adult aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.

Dr. Mert Tanal is a general surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ), a prestigious professional standard in Europe. Dr. Tanal is an active member of the American College of Surgeons.

• Completed robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg.
• Authored over 35 articles in international and national medical journals.
• Holds specialized certification in breast surgery from SENATURK.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first hospital in Turkey to receive this quality mark.

Dr. Kayhan Turan is an orthopedic surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He performed the first robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements in Turkey. Dr. Turan has completed over 3,500 robotic surgeries. He specializes in joint reconstruction and sports medicine.

• Member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
• Completed an orthopedic surgery externship at Northwestern University Medical School.
• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for customized robotic joint replacements.
• Treats complex conditions like osteoarthritis, coxarthrosis, and meniscus tears.

Dr. Abdulsamet Kundakcioglu is a maxillofacial surgeon at Dentavie Istanbul Dental Clinic. He specializes in orthognathic surgery and dental implant procedures. Dr. Kundakcioglu earned his PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Istanbul University. He focuses on complex cases like jaw cysts and maxillofacial traumas.

• Participated in the Orthognathic Surgery Symposium at the Royal College of London.
• Completed specialized training on custom-made implants in Brussels.
• Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Works at an ITI- and AAO-affiliated center treating 3,600+ patients annually.

Dr. Zeynep Komesli is a pediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on pediatric medicine and neurological disorders in children. Dr. Komesli completed specialized fellowship training at Erciyes University. She also attended the San Servolo University Summer School in Venice, Italy.

• Expertise in pediatric medicine and pediatric neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Performed medical service at Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital.
• Graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Merve Karli is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She has performed over 1,000 operations for hernias, breast diseases, and anorectal conditions. Dr. Karli trained at Eskisehir Osmangazi University and Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. She holds official certifications to perform endoscopic procedures.

• Specializes in laparoscopic and open hernia repair, including umbilical and incisional cases.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and PEG insertion for diagnostic and therapeutic needs.
• Treats benign anorectal diseases and manages complex breast disease cases.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

Dr. Nuvit Sarimurat is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical care for children and infants. Dr. Sarimurat previously served as a lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He also practiced at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital abroad.

• Performs specialized pediatric surgeries at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Treats patients at a facility with over 90 departments.
• Collaborates with a clinic that serves patients from 167 countries.
• Works at the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI certification.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Berki is a physician at Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He currently serves as the Chief Physician at Scala Polyclinic. Dr. Berki trained 250 doctors on reproductive health for an EU pipeline project. He previously managed health services for 20,000 students at Yeditepe University.

• Specializes in FUE, DHI, and sapphire hair transplantation.
• Performs stem cell hair treatments and moustache reconstruction.
• Former Chief Physician and Manager at Cinik Hair Hospital.
• Managed Traditional Chinese Medicine courses at Kadir Has University.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Ali Fedakar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and 8 heart transplants. Dr. Fedakar founded the cardiovascular surgery clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and mitral valve prolapse.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass.
• Performs redo valve surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
• Managed organ procurement for 40 heart transplant cases as a team member.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Volkan Turunc is the Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney and liver transplantation alongside laparoscopic general surgery. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its 90% organ transplant success rate. Dr. Turunc holds dual expertise in both renal and hepatic transplant procedures.

• Specialist in charge of the kidney transplant center at Memorial Sisli.
• Performs complex liver transplant surgeries and laparoscopic interventions.
• Member of the National Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.

• Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
• Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
• Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Dr. Elif Nurhak Erdal is a dentist and prosthetist at KLİNİKEN in Istanbul. She led domestic training for Ultradent and Kerrhawe brands in aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Erdal specializes in Hollywood Smile makeovers, zirconia crowns, and porcelain veneers. She has provided dental care and technical consulting since 1999.

• Organized aesthetic dentistry courses for local and international dental professionals.
• Served as a lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry.
• Expert in laser teeth whitening and complex root canal treatments.
• Member of the Istanbul Dentists Chamber Health Tourism Commission.