Best Doctors in the World — Page 9

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. 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. Cagatay Cetinkayaa is a general surgeon in Ankara. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. At Ankara University, he served as Lead Specialist for kidney–pancreas transplantation and Associate Lead for liver transplantation. He was also a Professor of General Surgery at Ankara University.

He holds the FEBS (European Diploma in Transplant Surgery). He is the UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye. His fellowships include abdominal multiorgan transplantation at the University of Calgary and transplantation research at the Thomas Starzl Institute.

He has authored over 40 international papers and 4 book chapters. He has given over 100 presentations. His work has more than 1,000 citations, and his h-index is 11. He has received multiple congress awards. He is a member of ESOT, EA-HPBA, the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, and the Turkish Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination.

Dr. Hasan Fevzi Batirel is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Gezpete Hospital in Istanbul. He treats diseases of the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall. Dr. Batirel previously served as Deputy Clinic Chief at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Hospital. He also held a long-term academic role at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. His work is supported by Memorial Gezpete's JCI accreditation for safety and quality.

• Specializes in complex thoracic surgery and respiratory conditions.
• Held leadership roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals.
• Practices at a hospital with 99% success rates in major transplants.
• Works at a facility recognized for international treatment standards.

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. Abuzer Dirican is the Head of General Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He authored the liver transplant chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery. He treats complex cases involving cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, and colorectal cancer. Dr. Dirican earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
• Co-authored an analysis of over 300 living-donor liver transplants.
• Performed research on hepatic vein reconstructions and thyroid surgical complications.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital certified as a Smart-and-Green facility.

Dr. Murat B., Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi uzmanıdır. İstanbul’daki Grand Clinic’te görev yapar. Türk Plastik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği Yeterlik Belgesi’ne sahiptir. Zonguldak Atatürk Devlet Hastanesi Yanık Ünitesi Sorumlusu olarak görev yapmıştır.

Klinik ilgi alanları: burun estetiği (rinoplasti), liposuction ve vücut şekillendirme, meme estetiği (büyütme, küçültme), yüz estetiği, göz kapağı estetiği ve çene estetiği.

Dr. Ezgi Yuceer Cetiner is the Chief Physician at Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery and bone regeneration. Dr. Yuceer Cetiner performs complex procedures like orthognathic surgery and All-on-4 dental implants. She also holds the role of Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University.

• Member of both national and international oral and maxillofacial surgical associations.
• Expertise includes treating jaw pathologies, TMJ diseases, and mandibulary osteotomy.
• Published researcher with several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Practices at a university-affiliated hospital featuring 183 dental units and sedative units.

Dr. Omur Gokmen Sevindik is a hematologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked medical center in the US. Dr. Sevindik specializes in treating blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients annually.

• Performs allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplantations.
• Authored 18 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented research findings at over 25 international scientific conferences.
• Treats complex conditions including myeloma, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia.

Dr. Cagdas Gokhun Ozmerdiven is a urologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in male infertility, prostate laser surgery, and kidney stone removal. Dr. Ozmerdiven uses holmium laser lithotripsy for incisionless stone surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Trakya University and trained at Uludag University.

• Specializes in varicocele treatment, in vitro fertilization, and azoospermia.
• Performs bloodless kidney stone procedures using laser techniques.
• Works at a clinic holding a Turkish Government Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Treats patients at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

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. Koray Atik is a dental specialist at Inter Dental Turkey in Antalya. He focuses on aesthetic dentistry, dental implantology, and digital orthodontics. He completed his university degree in 2011 and later finished training in London. Dr. Atik is a columnist for Milliyet Newspaper. He has appeared on national channels like CNN Türk and Haber Türk.

• Specializes in All-on-4 dental implants, porcelain veneers, and lumineers.
• Uses an on-site digital prosthetic lab with REDON equipment.
• Treats patients at a clinic partnered with Straumann and Ivoclar Vivadent.
• Combines precise treatment planning with natural-looking smile design.

Dr. Burak Tuna is an orthopedic surgeon at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and complex trauma management. Dr. Tuna focuses on minimally invasive techniques for joint and ligament repairs. This approach helps patients achieve faster recovery times and better surgical outcomes.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association.
• Performs knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopy for ligament and meniscus injuries.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, hip dysplasia, and skeletal fractures.
• Manages joint osteoarthritis through minimally invasive hip and knee replacement.

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is an orthopedic surgeon who founded and directs the Liv Spine Center. The AOSpine Society certified this center as a "Center of Excellence." He has performed over 25,000 orthopedic operations throughout his career. Dr. Ozturk leads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Istinye University.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery, hip replacement, and spinal cord injury treatment.
• Performs complex surgical procedures across nine countries including Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.
• Appointed as a professor of orthopedics and traumatology.
• Uses stem cell therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for joint and spine conditions.

The doctor is a graduate of the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, having completed the degree in 2019. With a strong clinical focus on aesthetic dentistry, the doctor specializes in comprehensive smile transformations, including Hollywood smile procedures and full mouth smile makeovers.

The doctor possesses extensive expertise in restorative dental techniques, specifically the application of e.max veneers and zirconia crowns to achieve optimal functional and cosmetic outcomes for patients.