Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Ihsan Karaman is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He specializes in prostate cancer, pediatric urology, and kidney stone disease. Dr. Karaman has published over 300 academic papers with more than 1,000 citations. He holds a PhD in Medical Ethics and History of Medicine.

• Former President of Istanbul Medeniyet University.
• Served as the Congress President of the 9th Eurasian Urooncology Congress.
• Founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and complex kidney-sparing surgeries.

Dr. Kursat Fidanci is a pediatric cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, and rheumatic heart conditions. Dr. Fidanci holds the title of Associate Professor and has more than 10 years of subspecialty expertise. He previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease management.
• Expert in monitoring heart health for young athletes.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.
• Focuses on pediatric heart valve procedures and atrial septal defect surgery.

Dr. Yusuf Serdar Sakin is a professor of gastroenterology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He completed specialized motility and endoscopy training at the AMC Center in the Netherlands. Dr. Sakin focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases, reflux, and gallbladder disorders. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic mucosal resection for complex gastrointestinal cases.
• Analyzes digestive function using high-resolution manometry and pH-impedance metry.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Manages gastric and duodenal polyps using therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Sinan Altan Kocaman is a professor of cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kocaman holds a high citation count for his research in heart rhythm disorders. He treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) and ablation therapy.
• Implantation and long-term follow-up of cardiac pacemakers.
• Expertise in intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Hasan Biri is a urologist and founding president of Koru Healthcare Group. He specializes in robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Biri conducted oncology research at the University of Southern California Uro-oncology Center. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Authored over 80 national and international scientific publications.
• Former head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions like urolithiasis, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology and complex congenital heart diseases in children. Dr. Bilici performs minimally invasive transcatheter procedures for neonates and infants. He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

• Specializes in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and angiographic diagnostics.
• Participated in multicenter clinical studies on patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.