Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 24

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital specializing in brain and spinal cord tumors. He performs complex interventions for brain hemorrhages and pituitary conditions. Dr. Gurelik provides surgical and non-surgical care for lumbar and neck hernias. He also treats pediatric patients for conditions like hydrocephalus and craniostenosis.

• Specializes in surgical removal of brain and spine tumors.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and carotid artery stenting.
• Conducts endoscopic and shunt surgeries for hydrocephalus.
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve compressions.

Dr. Nese Kurt Ozkaya is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. She holds specialized clinical experience in orthognathic surgery from St George's University Hospital in England. Dr. Ozkaya focuses on both aesthetic facial procedures and complex reconstructive surgeries. She treats over 110,000 patients annually as part of the Medicana healthcare network.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and comprehensive facial remodeling.
• Performs reconstructive procedures including cleft lip repair and breast reconstruction.
• Expertise in microsurgery, hand surgery, and maxillofacial treatments.
• Provides medical aesthetic services such as Botox, PRP, and laser therapy.

Dr. Sultan Kavrut is a gynecologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. She specializes in polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis treatment. Dr. Kavrut completed her medical training at Hacettepe University. She earned her gynecology specialization from the Zeynep Kamil Institute.

• Performs procedures including myomectomy, hysterectomy, and laparoscopic uterine surgery.
• Treats conditions such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and cervical dysplasia.
• Works at Medistate Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.
• Provides patients with a medical coordinator for personalized treatment planning.

The doctor is a Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience in brain and nerve surgery, including stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic situations. With a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, the doctor has a postdoctoral research assistant position at Brigham Women's Hospital. Key areas of expertise include brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities.

Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He has broad experience in both clinical work and teaching. He completed his medical degree and residency at Soonchunhyang Medical University and Hospital. He later worked there as an instructor and outpatient professor.

Dr. Jeon has held leadership positions, including Auditor of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from 2019 to 2021. He is also a member of WPATH. Since 2009, he has served as the representative at Evita Clinic. In 2011, the American Biographical Institute named him “Man of the Year in Medicine & HealthCare.”

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Dr. Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Zirh completed research fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
• Treats epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic pain using stereotaxic surgeries.
• Provides Gamma Knife and Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital, which treats over 1,200 daily patients.

Dr. Nilgun Turhan is a fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist in Istanbul. She has authored over 230 scientific works focused on infertility treatments. Dr. Turhan previously served as the Head of Gynecology at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. She treats complex cases including endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and uterine fibroids.

• Performs over 100 IVF procedures annually at her private practice.
• Expert in embryo cryopreservation, artificial insemination, and TESE.
• Former Director of the Institute of Health Sciences.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.