Médecins en Cellules souches à Istanbul, Turquie — Page 3

Dr. Sedef Tavukcu Özkan is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. She focuses on combining anesthesia expertise with stem cell therapies. Dr. Özkan treats conditions like male infertility and erectile dysfunction using regenerative techniques. She balances her clinical practice with PhD research in health management at Istinye University.

• Performs mesenchymal stem cell therapy and treatments using the patient's own cells.
• Maintains active memberships in the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association.
• Has served as a general intensive care responsible physician at major Turkish medical groups.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring 63 specialized intensive care beds.

Dr. Merve Cemil graduated with honors from the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Central Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Cemil treats complex neurological and orthopedic conditions using ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

• Performs spinal, intramuscular, and perineural injections under ultrasound guidance.
• Treats stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Provides specialized care for lymphedema and temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Maintains expertise in manual therapy, PRP, prolotherapy, and ozone therapy.

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Ayse Akkus is a dermatologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in skin treatments and medical aesthetics. Dr. Akkus is a member of the Turkish Dermatology Association. She has published research in international peer-reviewed journals on nail and skin conditions. Her work is featured in professional publications like Dermatologic Therapy.

• Performs chemical matricectomy, laser mole removal, and scar revision.
• Treats dermatological conditions using stem cell rejuvenation and phototherapy.
• Provides Botox injections, fillers, and mesotherapy for facial rejuvenation.
• Practices at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

Dr. Meryem Eken is a professor and head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She focuses on infertility, including natural-cycle IVF and intrauterine insemination. She is a winner of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics First Prize. Dr. Eken previously led the IVF Unit at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

• Authored over 30 peer-reviewed international articles on reproductive health.
• Performs minimally invasive myomectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
• Uses PRP therapy for ovarian and uterine rejuvenation.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Estemarley in Istanbul. He specializing in rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. Dr. Aydinol combines high surgical precision with artistic vision for balanced results. He holds a medical degree from Dicle University School of Medicine. His practice follows safety-first protocols for all reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

• Expert in modern rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.
• Performs a full range of breast surgeries and body contouring.
• Leads a multidisciplinary clinical team at Estemarley.
• Works at a clinic serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Spécialisations

Maladies de la région inguinale (gubienne) (hernie, hydrocèle, testicule non descendu)

Examen laparoscopique des testicules non descendus

Chirurgie laparoscopique chez l'enfant (cholécystectomie, appendicectomie, pathologies ovariennes)

Chirurgie du système gastro-intestinal chez les enfants

Chirurgie du nouveau-né

Chirurgie thoracique chez l'enfant - VATS

Tumeurs infantiles

Chirurgie de la thyroïde chez les enfants

Traumatisme chez les enfants

Spécialisations

Réadaptation pédiatrique des enfants ayant des besoins spéciaux

Surveillance des nouveau-nés

Vaccinations des nouveau-nés et des enfants

Suivi et développement de l'enfant

Retard de croissance et de développement

Maladies infantiles

Dr. Hasan Kiziltoprak is an ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures. He performs corneal transplants using DALK and DMEK techniques. Dr. Kiziltoprak has published over 40 research articles in international refereed journals.

• Performs No-touch-LASIK and Smart Lens implantation to eliminate the need for glasses.
• Treats keratoconus using crosslinking and corneal ring implantation.
• Specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery.
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, an AACI-accredited facility.

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed anesthesia and critical care procedures since 1998. He holds a specific fellowship in cardiac anesthesia from Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty. Dr. Soltanzadeh also trained in pain management (algology) at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center.

• Specializes in cardiac anesthesia, ozonotherapy, and chronic pain management.
• Served as Chief Physician at a state hospital for five years.
• Fluent in seven languages, including English, German, Arabic, and Farsi.
• Practices at Estexper Clinic, an ISO-certified and ISAPS-certified facility.

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

Dr. Sevki Erdem is an orthopedics specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. The Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year in 2013. He has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions and deformities. Dr. Erdem specializes in scoliosis surgery and deformity correction.

• Performs scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis corrections.
• Treats spinal tumors, fractures, and spinal stenosis.
• Conducts joint replacements and unilateral knee arthroplasty procedures.
• Practices at Central Hospital, which uses AI-powered MRI and CT imaging.

Spécialiste dans le domaine de la médecine régénérative

Dr. Sevilay Oguz Kilic is a Professor of Dermatology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She specializes in skin lymphoma, psoriasis, and complex hair and nail disorders. Dr. Oguz Kilic focuses on both medical dermatology and dermatological surgery. She holds a medical degree from Çukurova University and attained her professorship in 2023.

• Treats specific conditions including contact dermatitis, urticaria, and alopecia.
• Performs cosmetic procedures like Botox injections, dermal fillers, and laser skin resurfacing.
• Provides stem cell therapies for skin rejuvenation and anti-aging at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Maintains an active academic role in medical education and clinical skin disease research.

Dr. Burak Ergun Tatar is a plastic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in transformative cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. Dr. Tatar completed a microsurgery fellowship at Università Campus Bio-Medico in Rome. He graduated with distinction from the Istanbul University School of Medicine.

• Holds specialized certifications in microsurgery, animal research, and medical statistics.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks, liposuction, and mommy makeovers.
• Treats functional and aesthetic conditions, including deviated septums and gynecomastia.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Gulsen Kose is a pediatric neurologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. Dr. Kose established the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health Hospital. She specializes in rare neurometabolic and autoimmune neurological diseases.

• Expert in epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE).
• Active member of five international pediatric neurology societies.
• Treats patients at Liv Hospital Ulus, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.
• Clinical interests include stem cell therapy for autism and cerebral palsy.