Médecins en Cellules souches à Istanbul, Turquie — Page 6

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Canbolat co-authored a major surgical study on 228 elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He also researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries and the genetics of neural tube defects.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and cerebral artery aneurysms.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Expertise includes neuro-trauma and minimally invasive oncological spinal surgery.

Dr. Metin Aytekin is a expert in molecular medicine and clinical biochemistry at Estophia Hospital. He holds an adjunct staff position at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Aytekin played a key role in founding one of Turkey’s largest stem cell centers. He specializes in stem cell therapy for aging, arthritis, and orthopedic conditions.

• Serves as the Vice President of the Genome and Stem Cell Center.
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular and lung diseases.
• Winner of the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Training Award.
• Awarded for best oral presentation at the Cleveland Pulmonary Hypertension Summit.

Dr. Erkam Komurcu is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK). Dr. Komurcu earned the title of Associate Professor and completed a fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center. He specializes in spine surgery, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal tumors.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in orthopedic oncology and hand surgery at Ibn-i Sina Hospital.
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and medical book chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Society of Sports Injuries.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

Dr. Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Zirh completed research fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
• Treats epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic pain using stereotaxic surgeries.
• Provides Gamma Knife and Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital, which treats over 1,200 daily patients.

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in interventional bronchoscopy and chronic lung diseases like COPD and asthma. Dr. Aydogan has contributed to over 50 medical publications and textbooks. He practicing at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for quality and patient safety.

• Expert in EBUS and endobronchial valve replacement for complex lung conditions.
• Author of the national tuberculosis guide for patients on specialized therapies.
• Treats interstitial pulmonary diseases, pulmonary embolism, and pleural disorders.
• Provides stem cell therapy and balloon dilatation for COPD management.