Best Doctors Abroad — Page 25

The doctor graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, achieving the second place in the faculty. Actively engaged in all fields of Dentistry, the doctor continually advances professionally by participating in various courses, trainings, and congresses.

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2009 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE SİŞLİ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2008 - 2008, Sakarya/Türkiye

SAKARYA YENİKENT STATE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2007 - 2008, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

Dr. Oya Ercan is a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She founded the Adolescent Science Branch at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. Dr. Ercan specializes in hormonal disorders in children and teenagers. She previously served as visiting Chief Resident at Middlesex Hospital in London.

• Current Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Treats a wide variety of pediatric endocrine and cellular conditions.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a leading center for specialized care.
• Holds nearly four decades of clinical experience in Turkish and British medical systems.

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

Dr. Mehmet Sagir is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He previously served as Chief Clinical Physician at Taksim Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Sagir trained in microsurgery at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland. He has published 12 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.

• Specializes in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical procedures.
• Completed a specialized residency at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.
• Holds a certificate for animal experiments from Istanbul University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its eco-friendly medical design.

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on endocrine and metabolic diseases. Dr. Aydin graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. She later finished her residency at the Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Expert in managing complex internal medical conditions and metabolic disorders.
• Provides differential diagnosis and monitoring for varied internal diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
• Performs diverse diagnostic screenings, including heart, cancer, and endocrine check-ups.

Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Ondokuz Mayis University. Dr. Erkan began her medical practice in 1982. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

• Former Head of Department at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, a center with 13 operating rooms.
• Served as a faculty member in ophthalmology for over 15 years.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

Dr. Atila Tanyeli is a professor specializing in pediatric hematology and bone marrow transplantation. He works at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Tanyeli treats blood disorders and cancers in children, including leukemia. He is recognized across Europe for his research in bone marrow transplantation.

• Member of the European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation.
• Holds memberships in the Turkish and American Societies of Hematology.
• Treats acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other complex pediatric blood cancers.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

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. Ahmet Nadir Tosyali is a pediatric surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He holds the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate. Dr. Tosyali treats complex conditions like Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and spina bifida. He provides care at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, and oncological procedures.
• Completed training in anorectal malformations and international hypospadias repair.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.
• Works at a Top 10 world hospital according to MTQUA rankings.

Dr. Fazilet Karakoc is a pediatric pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals in Istanbul. She serves as a member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases at Marmara University. Dr. Karakoc specializes in treating children with complex respiratory and lung conditions. She works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn this safety standard.

• Serves as both a pediatric chest specialist and a general pediatric health specialist.
• Maintains an academic role at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers.
• Focuses on pediatric pulmonology within a hospital network serving 160+ countries.

Dr. Oguz Acar is a neurologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is a co-author of the textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'. Dr. Acar specializes in treating brain and spine conditions. He manages cases of glioma, epilepsy, and various movement disorders. Dr. Acar works at Turkey's first JCI-accredited medical center.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurological care.
• Treats complex conditions like spine tumors and skull injuries.
• Provides care for patients with herniation and nervous disorders.
• Practices at a hospital serving patients from 160+ countries annually.

Dr. Deniz Gören is a hematologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating blood cancers and complex bone marrow disorders. Dr. Gören represents the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. She completed selective medical training at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Completed a specialist masterclass in lymphoma at the Turkish Academy of Blood Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, which reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Blood Science and the EBMT.

Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest and cardiovascular surgery. He has worked at several major Turkish medical centers since 1990. Dr. Yagan currently treats patients at one of Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospitals.

• Serves as a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Held senior surgical roles at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Practiced at Yedikule Pulmonary Diseases Hospital.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate for organ transplants.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2018 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2016 - 2018, Adiyaman/Türkiye

KAHTA STATE HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist