Best Doctors Abroad — Page 14

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Dr. Asli Uslu has performed over 10,000 hair transplant procedures at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. She specializes in restoring hair density using Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques. These methods help achieve natural results with shorter recovery times. Dr. Uslu tailors every treatment plan to the patient's individual goals.

• Expertise in Afro hair transplants and unshaven restoration techniques.
• Performs specialized beard, eyebrow, and eyelash transplantations.
• Offers PRP and mesotherapy to support long-term hair health.
• Works at Estexper Clinic, which holds ISO and TÜV NORD certifications.

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı is the inventor and patent holder of a unique FUE micromotor technique. This method allows surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. He currently performs hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Arpacı trained under leading surgeons, including Dr. Bessam Farjo.

• Holds Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the ISHRS in Berlin.
• Received Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification at the Milan Hair Transplant Institute.
• Performed FUE transplants involving over 5,800 grafts in single sessions.
• Former president and chief trainer of an accredited Beauty and Aesthetic School.

Dr. Berk Aksoy is a prosthodontist at Hospitadent Dental Hospital in Istanbul. He specialized in prosthesis at Hacettepe University. Dr. Aksoy performs aesthetic smile makeovers including Hollywood Smile procedures. He works at a TEMOS-certified facility that serves 150,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant prosthetics.
• Certified in Botulinum Toxin theory and practice for dental applications.
• Performs aesthetic restorations using Emax and zirconium veneers.
• Completed specific training in anterior aesthetic composite restorations.

Dr. Selcuk Basa is the Dean of Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with decades of academic and clinical experience. Dr. Basa specializes in complex facial surgery and reconstructive procedures. He works at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital, which features 183 dental units and general anesthesia rooms.

• Former Dean of Marmara University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• Completed surgical training at Guy’s Hospital in London and Marien Hospital in Germany.
• Studied facial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC in the USA.
• Practiced at specialized maxillofacial units in France and Bonn University in Germany.

Dr. Ali Osman Soluk is a hair transplant surgeon at the world-known Smile Hair Clinic. He has personally helped hundreds of patients restore their hair using modern clinical treatments. Dr. Soluk specializes in high-success techniques such as stem cell therapy and Acell PRP. He holds a master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management.

• Expert in hair laser therapy, PRP, and hair mesotherapy procedures.
• Collaborated with the UCLG Health Committee to promote medical tourism in Turkey.
• Served as a senior manager at ISPER within the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
• Practices at Smile Hair Clinic, which has served over 10,000 patients globally.

Dr. Burak Buyukturk is an orthodontist at Estemarley in Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Orthodontics from Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Buyukturk completed six years of doctoral training in treatment planning and clinical research. He treats children, adolescents, and adults for complex dental alignment issues.

• Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS).
• Performs orthodontic procedures including Invisalign, ceramic braces, and e-motion aligners.
• Former faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at Süleyman Demirel University.
• Works at Estemarley, a center serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Dr. Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a transplant surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He has performed 1,000+ liver transplants with a 90% success rate. He also completed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate. Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex organ transplantation and surgical oncology.

• Serves as a professor at the Medical Park Organ Transplantation Unit.
• Former manager of the Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University.
• Performs high-complexity procedures including Whipple surgery and liver resections.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ahmet Konuralp Ozcelik is a prosthetist at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Istanbul University. Dr. Ozcelik specializes in full-arch restorations and aesthetic porcelain laminates. He has worked in dental health tourism for several years.

• Specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant-supported solutions.
• Performs complex prosthetic treatments and porcelain laminate restorations.
• Provides restorative, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures.
• Practices at Dental Bosphorus, which serves 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Murat Savas is a professor of urology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions. Dr. Savas completed a prestigious urology fellowship at Charité Hospital in Berlin. He holds multiple certifications in laparoscopic surgery from the Endourology Association and IRCAD.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Winner of the Best Video Award from the National Urology Congress.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Certified in urodynamics, neuro-uropharmacology, and microsurgical varicocele techniques.

Dr. Celil Göçer is a senior ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He completed specialized training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Göçer serves as a Professor for the Lokman Hekim Health Group. He focuses on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and complex sinus conditions.

• Authored over 30 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Received professional recognition for his surgical training models in stapedectomy.
• Performs cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Expertise covers pediatric and adult cases, including cleft palate repair and sleep apnea.

Dr. Alpaslan Terzi is a general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity treatment. Dr. Terzi treats patients using gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. He currently serves as a Professor at several medical institutions in the region.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association.
• Maintains a 100% success rate across all weight loss surgery patients.
• Holds certificates in experimental cell culture and animal use for clinical research.
• Practices at the KalDer-accredited hospital serving 250,000 patients every year.

Dr. Senol Erguney is a senior urologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic stone treatments and transurethral prostate surgeries. Dr. Erguney previously served as the Kocaeli Provincial Health Director. He also leads treatments for male infertility and sexual dysfunction.

• Performs endoscopic prostate and bladder surgery using the TUR method.
• Treats kidney stones through endoscopic crushing techniques.
• Expert in male infertility treatments, including microsurgical varicocele repair.
• Treats pediatric urological conditions such as nocturnal incontinence and undescended testicles.

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.