Médecins à Istanbul, Turquie — Page 82

Dr. Burak Eren is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is an Associate Professor specializing in endoscopic pituitary surgery and brain tumor resection. Dr. Eren treats complex vascular and spinal conditions including aneurysms and spinal cord tumors. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for cardiac and oncological care.

• Authored over 10 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal surgery and traumatic brain injury.
• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for pituitary tumors and skull base surgery.
• Co-authored textbook chapters on hypophysis lesions and sacral trauma management.
• Treats degenerative spinal diseases such as stenosis and lumbar disc herniation.

Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca is a surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He won the Best Article Prize for research on gallbladder removal techniques. Dr. Karaca specializes in transplant, breast, and pancreatic surgeries. He has served as a lecturer across several Turkish medical faculties.

• Focuses on kidney and liver transplantation alongside general surgical procedures.
• Served as a deputy head at the Turkish Public Health Agency.
• Performed clinical research on gallbladder surgical access methods.
• Works at a hospital group that pioneered Turkey's first kidney transplants.

Dr. Ali Ilker Filiz is a surgical oncologist and professor at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in colorectal, rectal, and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Filiz completed a clinical fellowship in breast and endocrine surgery in Norway. He is a member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology.

• Awarded for research in bowel cleansing and rectal cancer staging.
• Former deputy dean and coordinator at Istanbul Okan University.
• Trained at GATA Ankara and Bergen Haukeland University in Norway.
• Treats patients at a university hospital with a historical focus on surgery.

Dr. Akin Torun is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in sports cardiology and preventive medicine. His work focuses on cardiac rehabilitation and athletic performance development. Dr. Torun treats cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and coronary artery disease.

• Specializes in leg vascular diseases and cholesterol disorders.
• Evaluates athletic performance and cardiac health for sports professionals.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center for heart health.
• Expertise covers complex conditions like atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Emre Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a Professor of Medicine with a focus on MR Linac and 4D radiotherapy. Dr. Fayda completed specialized training in thoracic oncology and stereotactic radiotherapy in the USA. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

• Specializes in three-dimensional brachytherapy and IMRT for breast and lung cancers.
• Treats complex tumors of the central nervous system, head, neck, and skin.
• Maintains a consulting role for radiation oncology at international medical centers.
• Held academic and clinical leadership positions at Istanbul University Oncology Institution.

Dr. Hatice Balaban is a neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Dr. Balaban uses botulinum toxin to treat dystonia, spasticity, and migraine headaches. She serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at her institution.

• Expertise covers neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Treats complex conditions such as epilepsy, strokes, and balance disorders.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Center of Excellence.
• Completed her medical specialization training at Ankara University.

Dr. Suleyman Tevfik Ecder is a nephrologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a former scientific research fellow at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Ecder specializes in managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and fluid-electrolyte disorders. He has held high-ranking academic roles, including a professoriate of internal medicine.

• Completed a visiting scholarship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.
• Received a research fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Performs specialized procedures including robotic-assisted nephrectomy and kidney biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Arzu Yasemin Korkut is an ENT specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She serves as a Professor and focuses on head and neck cancer surgery. Dr. Korkut completed clinical studies on endoscopic sinus surgery at the Graz Medical Faculty in Austria. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children's Hospital.

• Specializes in endoscopic sinus surgery and pediatric ENT diseases.
• Treats complex conditions like vocal cord paralysis and airway narrowing.
• Served as a Clinical Administrative Officer at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.
• Performs diagnostic nasal endoscopy and brainstem evoked response audiometry.

Dr. Fatih Aydin is a pediatrician at Liv Vadistanbul Hospital. He specializes in neonatal intensive care and children’s health check-ups. He previously served as the lead pediatric doctor at Fatih Medical Park. Dr. Aydin completed his medical training at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats childhood conditions like febrile illnesses, infantile colic, and constipation.
• Manages healthy child follow-up programs and routine vaccinations.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, which partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Kamil Deger is a pediatric surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in neonatal surgical diseases and complex congenital anomalies. Dr. Deger completed his medical education at Uludag University. He later specialized in pediatric surgery at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty.

• Performs neonatal surgeries and treats anorectal region diseases.
• Expert in hypospadias repair and other penile anomalies.
• Treats inguinal hernias, undescended testicles, and hydrocele.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.