Médecins en Turquie — Page 41

Dr. Semih Ayyan is a urological surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed fellowships at Harvard University and the University of Chicago. Dr. Ayyan specializes in both urological oncology and pediatric urology. He holds an American Medical License (USMLE).

• Corrects congenital anomalies like hypospadias and renal outflow stenosis.
• Performs surgical treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney tumors.
• Uses laparoscopic techniques and flexible ureterorenoscopy for stone disease.
• Treats complex adult conditions including Peyronie's disease and varicocele.

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr. Sidar Oturk is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee replacement and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Oturk treats complex sports injuries and spinal diseases. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs ligament and meniscus repairs using surgical techniques.
• Treats shoulder tears and orthopedic trauma cases.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Atilla Saygi is a chest diseases and tuberculosis specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He is a prolific researcher with over 100 articles published in international and national journals. Dr. Saygi formerly served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine. He provides expert care for complex pulmonary conditions and respiratory tuberculosis.

• Served as Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital.
• Authored over 150 papers for scientific meetings and six medical book chapters.
• Received eight professional awards and 14 certificates of appreciation for his work.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Emin Tireli is a pediatric cardiac surgeon at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease in both children and adults. Dr. Tireli is a professor at Istanbul University, where he also completed his medical training. He focuses on complex aortic surgery and heart valve procedures.

• Performs open heart surgery for conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects.
• Authored over 20 scientific publications on coronary artery bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats structural heart issues including ventricular septal defects and atrial septal defects.
• Works at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from Turkey.

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. Ayhan Gulsan is a hematologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation. He completed specialized transplant training at Duke University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Gulsan treats complex blood cancers like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.

• Founded the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine.
• Served as the Head of the Hematology Department at Gazi University.
• Published over 60 scientific papers on bone marrow transplant and blood disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association.

Dr. Ferhat Ferhatoglu is a clinical and gynecologic oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including breast, gastric, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Dr. Ferhatoglu is a prolific researcher. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies on oncology outcomes.

• Published research in major journals like Medicine and Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics.
• Expert in managing systemic treatments for rare thyroid cancers and advanced melanoma.
• Focuses on personalized chemotherapy protocols for gastric and ovarian cancer patients.
• Works at a center with an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.

Dr. Bulent Citgez is a general surgery specialist and surgical oncologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He specializes in mammology and oncology, focusing on breast cancer treatment. Dr. Citgez trained in the United States at St-Mary Hospital. He also held a surgical post at Bezmialem University in Istanbul.

• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients at Memorial Hizmet Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Served as a general surgery specialist at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.
• Gained surgical experience at Büyükçekmece Public Hospital and Seyrantepe Hospital.

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Dr. Ozlem Ercelep is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She is a prolific researcher with 60+ articles published in international medical journals. Dr. Ercelep serves as an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology. She has presented over 100 scientific works at global medical congresses.

• Expert in medical oncology and internal medicine.
• Authored over 60 international articles, including 11 as lead author.
• Co-editor of oncology textbooks and author of multiple book chapters.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a 99% success rate for transplant procedures.

Dr. Ali Bakan is a nephrology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He earned his Associate Professorship in 2020. Dr. Bakan completed his subspecialty training at Istanbul Medeniyet University. He has managed kidney health cases in leading Turkish hospitals for over 25 years.

• Specializes in medicinal and clinical nephrology.
• Served at large public and private institutions like Yeditepe University Hospital.
• Completed medical and internal medicine specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, an eco-friendly facility with clinical research units.

Le docteur a obtenu son diplôme de l'Université médicale d'Azerbaïdjan en 2008 et a terminé une formation de spécialisation en neurologie à l'Université d'Istanbul en 2017. Le docteur a travaillé comme interne à l'Hôpital clinique de la ville numéro 4 en Azerbaïdjan et comme observateur à l'Hôpital Chelsea et Westminster à Londres. Actuellement, le docteur contribue aux soins des patients au Centre des maladies de Parkinson et des troubles du mouvement de l'Université Medipol d'Istanbul. Le docteur est membre de l'Association neurologique turque et du Conseil médical général du Royaume-Uni, avec des publications dans des revues nationales et internationales.<\/p>