Médecins à Istanbul, Turquie — Page 85

Dr. Sevcan Buyuk is an anesthesiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on pediatric anesthesia and cardiovascular surgery anesthesia. Dr. Buyuk is a member of the European Society of Anaesthesiology. She also belongs to the European Resuscitation Council. Her clinic holds TEMOS international accreditation for medical service quality.

• Specializes in anesthesia for children and cardiac surgery patients.
• Served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation.
• Practices at a university hospital with 15 modern operating rooms.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.

Dr. Munir Demirel is a dental specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He conducts research in digital dentistry at the University of Bern in Switzerland. Dr. Demirel specializes in prosthetic dental therapy and complex smile design. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with 15 modern operating rooms.

• Specializes in All-on-4, All-on-5, and All-on-6 implant applications.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including leaf porcelain veneers and Hollywood Smile makeovers.
• Treats gum conditions like paradontosis alongside prosthetic dental restorations.
• Uses digital dentistry techniques for precise implantology and tooth whitening.

Dr. Umit Selcuk is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in zygomatic implants and complex reconstructions for atrophic jaws. Dr. Selcuk treats cysts, tumors, and impacted teeth. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with 15 operating rooms.

• Performs bone and soft tissue augmentation alongside seamless implant procedures.
• Earned a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Ondokuz Mayıs University.
• Expertise includes zirconia crowns, porcelain veneers, and lumineers.
• Conducts complex dental treatments using sedation for patient comfort.

Dr. Banu Erkalma is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in kidney transplantation and chronic renal failure management. Dr. Erkalma is a member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association. She previously practiced at Acıbadem International Hospital and Istanbul Medeniyet University City Hospital.

• Treats complex conditions like glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, and hypertension.
• Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsies and peritoneal dialysis.
• Expertise in managing genetic kidney diseases and acute renal failure.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Ali Hakan Kaya is a hematologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association for his research. Dr. Kaya specializes in stem cell transplants and treating complex blood cancers. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital equipped with a dedicated hematology-oncology department.

• Performs allogeneic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Treats leukemia, myeloma, and various types of lymphoma using CAR T-cell therapy.
• Is a member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and the Hematologic Oncology Society.
• Received multiple awards for his scientific papers on hematologic immunology and oncology.

Dr. Aytul Corbacioglu is a professor of perinatology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She graduated first in her class from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She focuses on high-risk pregnancy management and complex fetal procedures. Dr. Corbacioglu trained at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She is a recognized expert in fetal ultrasound and invasive prenatal diagnostics.

• Performs prenatal procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, and cordocentesis.
• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and twin pregnancy complications.
• Member of the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Alper Ozturk is a general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic and weight loss surgery. He treats obesity and Type 2 diabetes with precise surgical techniques. Dr. Ozturk earned his medical degree and residency at Istanbul University.

• Performs gastric sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures.
• Expert in complex surgeries like SADI-S and transit bipartition.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Turkey.
• Treats metabolic conditions including surgical management of diabetes.

Dr. Aydan Gurcan is a dentist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in prosthetic and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Gurcan focuses on digital and laser-assisted dental techniques. She treats complex conditions like periodontitis and paradontosis at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs dental prosthetics installation and aesthetic temporary prosthesis.
• Expertise in overimplant prosthesis and digital smile design.
• Member of the Computer Aided Dentistry Academy and Global Dentists Association.
• Alumna of the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on the biliary system, pancreas, and interventional endoscopy. He completed a clinical training program in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at the State University of New York. Dr. Koruk was the founding physician of the endoscopy unit at Gaziantep State Hospital.

• Performs complex procedures like ERCP, cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.
• Author of over 25 publications on bile duct stones and liver injury.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for colorectal surgery.

Dr. Ekrem Aslan is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver conditions. He has contributed to over 15 international and national peer-reviewed medical publications. Dr. Aslan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in colorectal surgery.

• Treats complex conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs advanced procedures including self-expanding metal stents for esophageal strictures.
• Expertise covers motility disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease management.
• Published research on hepatocellular carcinoma risk and intestinal ultrasound techniques.

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. Merve Cemil is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She specializes in orthopedic, neurological, and robotic rehabilitation. Dr. Cemil trained at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin. She handles ultrasound-guided spinal and soft tissue injections. Her practice focuses on regenerative treatments like prolotherapy and ozone therapy. She works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs ultrasound-guided intra-articular and peri-articular injections.
• Treats patients using scoliosis and robotic rehabilitation techniques.
• Offers specialized therapies including mesotherapy and prolotherapy.
• Expertise in neurological recovery and complex orthopedic cases.

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. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Tahsin Cagdas Akaslan is a dermatologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in skin surgery, aesthetic dermatology, and clinical disease management. Dr. Akaslan completed English-language medical training at the prestigious Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He holds specialized training in skin surgery from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

• Performs aesthetic procedures including Russian lip fillers and exosome therapy.
• Treats clinical conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and male pattern hair loss.
• Authored over 8 scientific publications on atopic dermatitis and psoriasis treatments.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus in Turkey.

Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for thyroid and adrenal diseases. Dr. Dural completed prestigious fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital. He serves as the Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Trained in translational medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada.
• Expert in surgical treatments for parathyroid gland diseases and cancers.
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and the European Society of Endocrine Surgery.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a robotic surgery center of excellence.

Dr. Vedat Kaya is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He focuses on cataract surgery, laser operations, and corneal diseases. Dr. Kaya serves as a reviewer for The Cornea journal. He treats complex eye conditions including glaucoma, keratoconus, and uveitis. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility known for high surgical safety standards.

• Specializes in cataract diagnostics and ophthalmoscopy.
• Treats retinopathy of prematurity and retinal artery occlusion.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Practices at a hospital with over 13,000 operations performed annually.

Dr. Kubra Karakolcu is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She possesses international training from top institutions in Germany and Poland. Dr. Karakolcu specializes in infertility treatments, pregnancy follow-up, and laparoscopic surgery. She works at Liv Hospital, which holds JCI and TÜV NORD CERT quality accreditations.

• Trained at Heidelberg University and Muenster Westfealische Wilhelms-Universitat in Germany.
• Performs closed-method laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for fibroids and cysts.
• Expert in reproductive medicine including vaccination and embryo freezing techniques.
• Authored clinical research on obstetric anal sphincter injuries and ovarian tumors.