Best Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr. Fatih Yildiz is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He previously practiced at Bezmialem Foundation University for twelve years. Dr. Yildiz earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University. He treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma cases.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD).
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTDER).
• Served on the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK).
• Practices at a facility equipped with robotic surgery and 3 Tesla MRI systems.

Dr. Umit Naci Karacal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He held a professorship at Black Sea Technical University for over two decades. Dr. Karacal specializes in aesthetic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He completed his medical degree at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He then finished his specialty training at Ankara Numune Hospital.

• Served as a faculty member at Izmir Bakirçay University.
• Achieved the rank of Professor in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Served as a chief assistant at Ankara Numune Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Ibrahim Ural is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and physical therapy. Dr. Ural earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He has received multiple awards at National Thoracic Oncology Congresses in Turkey.

• Winner of Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster awards for clinical research.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Mesut Pekmez is a transplant surgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in kidney and liver transplants alongside complex gastrointestinal tract surgeries. Dr. Pekmez trained at Baskent University, a center known for pioneering transplantation in Turkey.

• Performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and endocrine surgery for thyroid diseases.
• Treats oncologic conditions, including breast and colorectal cancers.
• Member of the Ankara Surgical Association and Ankara Breast Diseases Society.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital with a government health tourism authorization.

Dr. Engin Acioglu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Hannover Medical School in Germany. Dr. Acioglu served as Chief Assistant at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on complex ear, nose, and throat diseases.

• Trained at Hannover Medical School, a top German medical center.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.
• Served as a clinical specialist in leading Turkish state research facilities.
• Treats patients in a hospital recognized for high safety standards.

Dr. Esra Esim Buyukbayrak is a perinatology subspecialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She specializes in maternal–fetal medicine and complex fetal surgery. She practiced at Marmara University for a decade. Dr. Buyukbayrak holds specialized fetal surgery training from Centro Gestar in Brazil.

• Authored 86 international publications indexed in SCI and SSCI.
• Served as Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Marmara University.
• Completed reproductive health training with the World Health Organization in Geneva.
• Supervised 15 doctoral dissertations in her field of expertise.

Dr. Melih Uc is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed specialized neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. Dr. Uc focuses on treating complex brain and spinal conditions. He published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal pars repair.

• Treats brain aneurysms, tumors, and cerebral hemorrhages.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and tumor removal.
• Manages pediatric and adult conditions including spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Metin Al has performed over 10,000 successful hair transplants at Estemarley Hair Clinic. He was an early adopter of DHI and hybrid surgical methods in Turkey. Dr. Al treats hair loss using FUE, DHI, and sapphire techniques. He also trains medical teams and doctors worldwide in hair restoration.

• Completed 10,000+ hair transplant procedures since beginning his practice.
• Trains surgical teams domestically and abroad in Turkey and internationally.
• Uses FUE, DHI, and hybrid techniques for personalized results.
• Previously worked at Acıbadem and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov has performed 3,500+ hair transplant procedures at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in FUE, DHI, and revision surgeries for men and women. Dr. Ahmedov completed surgical rotations at Mount Sinai Hospital and Bronx Military Hospital in New York. He is an associate member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

• Uses sapphire blades and manual extraction for natural-looking results.
• Treats beard, eyebrow, and eyelash loss alongside scalp restoration.
• Served as Vice President of the International Patient Center at Medicana Health Group.
• Operates at Smile Hair Clinic, a TEMOS-accredited facility recognized by the BBC.

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart health and diagnostic cardiology. Dr. Gunduz is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He also belongs to the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

• Teaches as a Professor of Medicine at Bahçeşehir University.
• Maintains membership in the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Completed residency at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT imaging.

Dr. Ebru Sasmazlar is a dentist and implantologist at KLİNİKEN Istanbul. She specializes in full-mouth restorations and high-precision aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Sasmazlar completed digital smile design training at Miami University. She also holds a certificate in implantology from California Northstate University. Her clinic reports a 99.9% success rate for implants and Hollywood Smile procedures.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant protocols.
• Expert in zirconia veneers and CAD/CAM smile makeovers.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
• Uses original Straumann dental implants and Ivoclar materials.

Dr. Mehmet Kose is a prosthesis specialist at Adaport Dental Clinic in İzmir. He specializes in oral rehabilitation and complex dental extractions. Dr. Kose received his DDS from Gazi University. He completed his specialty training at İzmir Katip Çelebi University.

• Holds a certification in Analog and Digital Smile Design from Ivoclar Vivadent.
• Performs procedures including All-on-4 implants, zirconia crowns, and Emax veneers.
• Completed training in joint-occlusion and orthodontic techniques.
• Presented research at the TDB International Scientific Congress.

Dr. Ali Sinanoglu is the Chief Dentist at Hospitadent Dental Group Alanya Clinic. He has completed over 100,000 oral examinations and 14,000 aesthetic dental treatments. Dr. Sinanoglu graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. He holds specialized certifications in anterior restorations and the All-on-4 implant concept.

• Performed over 400 dental implant procedures and 1,500 bleaching cases.
• Holds a certificate in Aesthetic Excellence for dental art and science.
• Expertise includes Lumineers methods and antibiotic use in dentistry.
• Practices at a clinic holding ISO and TEMOS international quality accreditations.

Dr. Feryal Gun Soysal is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric urology, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Soysal served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University. She is also a widely published researcher with over 100 peer-reviewed papers.

• Former Head of the Pediatric Urology Division at Istanbul University.
• Holds certifications in pediatric endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
• Delivered nearly 500 scientific presentations and posters at medical meetings.
• Maintains active membership in the European Paediatric Surgeon’s Association.

Dr. Hakan Kocaman is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and hypospadias repair. Dr. Kocaman previously served as Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University. He completed his medical degree and residency at the same institution.

• Member of the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA).
• Is a member of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG).
• Trained in robotic surgery, pediatric endoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, a modern facility featuring child-friendly care areas.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey's national subspecialty exam for surgeons. In 2012, he became the youngest gastroenterological surgeon in the country. Dr. Yardimci trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson in Houston.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Treats inflammatory bowel disease, liver hemangiomas, and pancreatic cysts.
• Established units for organ transplantation and IBD surgery at Marmara University.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Burak Ozkan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He sits on several executive boards, including the International Society of Burn Injuries. Dr. Ozkan is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS). He focuses on reconstructive microsurgery, aesthetic face surgery, and complex burn treatment.

• Awarded the Professor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize by the ISBI.
• Completed surgical fellowships at prestigious centers in Tokyo, Seoul, and Ghent.
• Treats lymphedema and performs breast reconstruction after oncology procedures.
• Member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS).