Médecins en Turquie — Page 41

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Dr. Murat Cakar is a pediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He is a university lecturer and an expert in pediatric urology and surgery. Dr. Cakar treats complex children's conditions at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Specializes in hernia repair, appendectomy, and circumcision for children.
• Performs pediatric tumor resections for nephroblastoma and medulloblastoma cases.
• Member of the Pediatric Surgery Association and the Pediatric Urology Association.
• Certified in newborn resuscitation and pediatric intensive care training.

Dr. Ege Sinan Torun is a rheumatologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over a decade of clinical experience at Istanbul University. Dr. Torun focuses on internal medicine, immunology, and rheumatology. He also conducts research in hematology and nephrology. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

• Specializes in treating complex conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including whole-body MRI and bone density scans.
• Provides medication therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
• Holds a Ph.D. and serves as a research assistant at Istanbul University.

Dr. Umit Ozcelik is a transplant surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He performs liver and kidney transplants for both adults and children. Dr. Ozcelik trained at Ankara University and specializing in general surgery at Baskent University. He treats complex conditions requiring hepatobiliary surgery and HLA-typing.

• Performs pediatric and adult organ transplants.
• Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery and breast cancer treatment.
• Completed specialized training in anorectal diseases and burn care.
• Works at a center with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Mazhar Celikoyar is an ENT specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed clinical training at Indiana Methodist Hospital and Institut Gustave Roussy in France. Dr. Celikoyar served as an assistant physician in the prestigious clinic of Professor Frederic Chabolle. He treats complex conditions including sleep apnea, nasal polyps, and sensorineural hearing loss.

• Corrects structural issues through septoplasty and tympanoplasty.
• Performs specialized interventions like endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Provides reconstructive solutions including ear and nose prosthetics.
• Works at a JCI-accredited smart hospital treating 300,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Fatih Arslanohlu is an orthopedist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Arslanohlu specializes in joint replacement and sports traumatology. He trained at the Baltalimani Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty for chronic joint pain.
• Treats meniscus tears and ligament injuries using arthroscopic techniques.
• Provides stem cell therapy for patients with arthritis.
• Treats bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and scoliosis.

Dr. Adem Topaloglu is a general surgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specialized in bariatric revision surgery at the Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Topaloglu has held surgical clinic leadership roles in prestigious Swiss and Belgian hospitals. He treats patients for obesity, metabolic disorders, and various cancers.

• Served as Chief of Surgery Clinic at Neuchatel Hospital in Switzerland.
• Expert in bariatric procedures and complex revision surgeries for obesity.
• Focuses on laparoscopic, breast, and endocrine cancer surgeries.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

Dr. Kadri Cemil Apaydin is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has over 40 years of experience in active clinical practice. Dr. Apaydin has published over 60 scientific works in international journals and conferences. He holds a Turkish Ophthalmology Proficiency Certificate and specializes in vision diagnostics.

• Member of EURETINA and the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS).
• Active member of the New York Academy of Sciences.
• Completed medical training and a residency at Hacettepe University.
• Works at a specialized clinic treating 30,000 eye patients annually.

Dr. Ibrohim Saduakhassov is a patient consultant and medical interpreter at Men's Health Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in urology patient coordination and cross-cultural communication. He speaks Russian, English, Kazakh, and Turkish at a native level.

• Supports the full care pathway from initial consultation to postoperative follow-up.
• Facilitates clear communication between international patients and the medical team.
• Works at a JCI-accredited clinic founded by Prof. Dr. Barış Nuhoğlu.
• Coordinates care for patients traveling from Europe, the USA, and Russian-speaking countries.

Dr. Omur Gunaldi is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery. Dr. Gunaldi focuses on brain tumor removal and neuro-oncological cases. He carries the title of associate professor within his specialty.

• Expertise in transnasal tumor resection and complex craniotomy procedures.
• Treats adults and children for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas.
• Established the neurosurgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Ibrahim Cansaran is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He ranked second nationally in the 2017 Turkish pediatric cardiology board exam. Dr. Cansaran has authored over 150 scientific papers with 1,200 citations. He specializes in interventional angiography procedures for children.

• Performed over 250 pediatric interventional missions across Kosovo, Libya, and Kenya.
• Former Vice Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group.
• Served as the Director of Pediatric Cardiology Angiography at Çam & Sakura Hospital.
• Completed specialty training at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Fuwai Heart Center.

Dr. Oguzhan Parlak is a urological surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in andrology, endourology, and uro-oncology. Dr. Parlak performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries. He treats both adults and children for complex urological conditions.

• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.
• Treats conditions ranging from kidney cysts to prostatic hyperplasia.
• Expertise in hydroselectomy, varicocelectomy, and urethral reconstruction.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Onat Uzumcigil is a professor of orthopedics at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery and regenerative medicine. Dr. Uzumcigil authored several textbooks on spinal deformities. He holds medical degrees from Istanbul University and Altinbas University.

• Treats complex conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs arthroscopic procedures for shoulder and knee joint disorders.
• Uses regenerative therapies including stem cells and PRP for joint pain.
• Published over 20 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Elif Cömert Özer is a dermatologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. She specializes in cosmetic applications, pediatric dermatology, and allergic skin diseases. Dr. Özer earned her medical degree from Uludağ University. She completed her residency at Marmara University Department of Dermatology.

• Performs skin tumor surgery, biopsy, and nevus monitoring.
• Treats psoriasis, acne, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Expert in Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, and PRP treatments.
• Published research on omalizumab safety for chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Dr. Hilmi Apak leads Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University. He has held this leadership role since 2007. Dr. Apak specializes in treating childhood leukemia, lymphomas, and rare blood disorders. He works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. This clinic holds a health tourism authorization from the Turkish government.

• Treats complex conditions like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise includes chemotherapy, nutritional anemias, thalassemia, and hemophilia.
• Served as the head of the Science Department until 2012.
• Authored research on the molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis.

Dr. Ferhat Yakup Suceken is a urology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He completed specialized surgical training in robotic surgery and laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Suceken is an active member of the Turkish Urological Association. He works at a facility equipped with da Vinci XI robotic technology.

• Performs specialized procedures including penile prosthesis surgery and flexible ureterorenoscopy.
• Completed training in PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) for kidney stone removal.
• Member of the Urological Surgery Association.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, a modern facility with 19 operating rooms.

Dr. Ahmet Ekmekci is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved the title of Associate Professor of Cardiology in 2014. Dr. Ekmekci holds Gold Membership in the European Heart Failure Association. He treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions and heart failure cases.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Working Group.
• Served as Chief Assistant in Cardiology at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, an eco-friendly facility with 3 Tesla MRI technology.