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Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Necdet Demir is an orthopedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology department at the university. Dr. Demir earned first prize for his research on shoulder MRI at a national congress. He treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases.

• Specializes in knee and hip replacement using the MAKOplasty robotic system.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, and ankle joints.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee conditions.
• Expert in limb prosthetics and surgical treatment for valgus deformities.

Dr. Nimet Dortcan is a specialized neurophysiologist and neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul. She holds a master’s degree in electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University. Dr. Dortcan focus on complex diagnostic testing including EMG, EEG, and polysomnography. She treats peripheral nervous system diseases, muscle disorders, and chronic epilepsy. Her clinic at Liv Hospital holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.

• Specializes in migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications.
• Performs advanced neurophysiological examinations for sleep disorders and neuromuscular diseases.
• Serves as a faculty member in the Electroneurophysiology Department at Haliç University.
• Treats neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Rafet Eren is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Eren is an Associate Professor with around 50 scientific publications in international journals. He received the Young Researcher Award from the Turkish Society of Hematology.

• Performs bone marrow transplants and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and biological treatments for blood cancers.
• Member of the European Society of Hematology and the Turkish Hematology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Canbolat co-authored a major surgical study on 228 elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He also researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries and the genetics of neural tube defects.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and cerebral artery aneurysms.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Expertise includes neuro-trauma and minimally invasive oncological spinal surgery.

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Temiz graduated with honors from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has extensive experience in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplants.
• Treats complex blood disorders including thrombosis and bone marrow failure.
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma and deformity correction. Dr. Kara graduated from Istanbul University. He has published research in journals like World Neurosurgery and The Spine Journal. He treats degenerative spine disease and complex vertebral fractures.

• Expertise in surgical methods for scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Performs specialized procedures like hemivertebra resection and vertebral column resection.
• Developed surgical modifications for odontoid fractures and tendon repair.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds Center of Excellence status.

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. Dr. Kucukaksu specializes in adult and pediatric heart transplantation. He completed fellowships at institutions in the US, Germany, and France.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center.
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs.
• Expert in LVAD systems and total artificial heart surgery.
• Established heart transplant centers at several major medical institutions.

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on the biliary system, pancreas, and interventional endoscopy. He completed a clinical training program in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at the State University of New York. Dr. Koruk was the founding physician of the endoscopy unit at Gaziantep State Hospital.

• Performs complex procedures like ERCP, cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.
• Author of over 25 publications on bile duct stones and liver injury.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for colorectal surgery.

Dr. Erkan Demirci is an interventional radiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in diagnostic imaging and vascular treatments. Dr. Demirci completed his medical and radiology training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He currently treats patients at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited center.

• Specializes in computerized tomography (CT) and fluoroscopic imaging.
• Performs ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound, and mammography.
• Treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis through interventional techniques.
• Works at a facility featuring 15 operating rooms and a hybrid surgical setup.

Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in bone healing research. Dr. Beytemur holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University.

• Specialize in bone tumors, pediatric trauma, and complex fracture management.
• Served as Chief Physician at Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center.
• Published over 400 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic Association's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division.

Dr. Hakan Yanar is a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic oncologic surgery for colon, stomach, and esophageal cancers. Dr. Yanar holds an Honorary Diploma from the European Board of Surgery in Emergency Surgery. He has trained at prestigious US institutions, including the USC Keck School of Medicine.

• Performs robotic and laparoscopic procedures for complex gastrointestinal diseases.
• Served as an instructor for cadaver training in colon and rectal surgery in New York.
• Completed specialized robotic surgery training at IRCAD in France.
• Works at a clinic recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Adem Topcu is an interventional radiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on interventional neuroradiology and peripheral vascular procedures. Dr. Topcu earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. He later completed a radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University. He performs complex non-vascular and oncological interventional radiology treatments.

• Specializes in advanced neuroradiology procedures since 2014.
• Held clinical roles at Haseki and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.
• Expertise includes MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound diagnostics.

Dr. Burak Eren is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is an Associate Professor specializing in endoscopic pituitary surgery and brain tumor resection. Dr. Eren treats complex vascular and spinal conditions including aneurysms and spinal cord tumors. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for cardiac and oncological care.

• Authored over 10 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal surgery and traumatic brain injury.
• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for pituitary tumors and skull base surgery.
• Co-authored textbook chapters on hypophysis lesions and sacral trauma management.
• Treats degenerative spinal diseases such as stenosis and lumbar disc herniation.