Medici in Turchia — Pagina 14

Prof. Dr. Sukru Kandemir is a periodontology expert at Nifa Dent International in Izmir. He served as the head of the Periodontology Department at Ege University. Dr. Kandemir treats gum disease, provides dental implants, and performs complex bone grafting. He has been a full professor of clinical sciences since 1994.

• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and flapless dental implant surgeries.
• Expert in sinus-lifting, autogenous bone grafts, and gum surgery.
• Authored 14 research papers on periodontal disease and implantology.
• Supervised numerous doctoral theses to improve dental treatment standards.

Dr. Caner Ozturk is an oral rehabilitation specialist at Medipol University Ankara Dental Hospital. He specializes in restorative dentistry, including veneers, dental implants, and Hollywood Smile makeovers. Dr. Ozturk focuses on both aesthetic and functional oral reconstruction for international patients.

• Performs complex dental implant procedures including All-on-4 and All-on-6 systems.
• Expert in zirconia and porcelain veneer placements for smile design.
• Treats patients at a university hospital certified by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Published researcher on oral health status and preventive dental care.

Dr. Gurkan Danisan is an Associate Professor and interventional radiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular, oncologic, and peripheral arterial interventions. Dr. Danisan performs minimally invasive procedures like angiography and guided biopsies for various conditions. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using robotic technology for patient care.

• Holds memberships in the European Society of Neuroradiology and ESR.
• Is a member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe.
• Served as an Assistant Professor at Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex vascular diseases and performs precise nonvascular interventions.

Dr. Esat Veli Karakoc is a general practitioner at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in family medicine and emergency services. Dr. Karakoc takes a holistic approach to patient health, treating physical and mental factors. He earned his medical degree from the Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs female, male, and pediatric check-ups at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Uses laboratory tests and radiological imaging for disease diagnosis and follow-up.
• Completed his medical residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital.
• Works at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Asli Uslu has performed over 10,000 hair transplant procedures at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. She specializes in restoring hair density using Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques. These methods help achieve natural results with shorter recovery times. Dr. Uslu tailors every treatment plan to the patient's individual goals.

• Expertise in Afro hair transplants and unshaven restoration techniques.
• Performs specialized beard, eyebrow, and eyelash transplantations.
• Offers PRP and mesotherapy to support long-term hair health.
• Works at Estexper Clinic, which holds ISO and TÜV NORD certifications.

Dr. Berk Aksoy is a prosthodontist at Hospitadent Dental Hospital in Istanbul. He specialized in prosthesis at Hacettepe University. Dr. Aksoy performs aesthetic smile makeovers including Hollywood Smile procedures. He works at a TEMOS-certified facility that serves 150,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant prosthetics.
• Certified in Botulinum Toxin theory and practice for dental applications.
• Performs aesthetic restorations using Emax and zirconium veneers.
• Completed specific training in anterior aesthetic composite restorations.

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı is the inventor and patent holder of a unique FUE micromotor technique. This method allows surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. He currently performs hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Arpacı trained under leading surgeons, including Dr. Bessam Farjo.

• Holds Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the ISHRS in Berlin.
• Received Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification at the Milan Hair Transplant Institute.
• Performed FUE transplants involving over 5,800 grafts in single sessions.
• Former president and chief trainer of an accredited Beauty and Aesthetic School.

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.

Dr. Ali Osman Soluk is a hair transplant surgeon at the world-known Smile Hair Clinic. He has personally helped hundreds of patients restore their hair using modern clinical treatments. Dr. Soluk specializes in high-success techniques such as stem cell therapy and Acell PRP. He holds a master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management.

• Expert in hair laser therapy, PRP, and hair mesotherapy procedures.
• Collaborated with the UCLG Health Committee to promote medical tourism in Turkey.
• Served as a senior manager at ISPER within the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
• Practices at Smile Hair Clinic, which has served over 10,000 patients globally.

Dr. Selcuk Basa is the Dean of Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with decades of academic and clinical experience. Dr. Basa specializes in complex facial surgery and reconstructive procedures. He works at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital, which features 183 dental units and general anesthesia rooms.

• Former Dean of Marmara University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• Completed surgical training at Guy’s Hospital in London and Marien Hospital in Germany.
• Studied facial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC in the USA.
• Practiced at specialized maxillofacial units in France and Bonn University in Germany.

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Dr. Burak Buyukturk is an orthodontist at Estemarley in Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Orthodontics from Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Buyukturk completed six years of doctoral training in treatment planning and clinical research. He treats children, adolescents, and adults for complex dental alignment issues.

• Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS).
• Performs orthodontic procedures including Invisalign, ceramic braces, and e-motion aligners.
• Former faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at Süleyman Demirel University.
• Works at Estemarley, a center serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Murat Savas is a professor of urology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions. Dr. Savas completed a prestigious urology fellowship at Charité Hospital in Berlin. He holds multiple certifications in laparoscopic surgery from the Endourology Association and IRCAD.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Winner of the Best Video Award from the National Urology Congress.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Certified in urodynamics, neuro-uropharmacology, and microsurgical varicocele techniques.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Ahmet Konuralp Ozcelik is a prosthetist at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Istanbul University. Dr. Ozcelik specializes in full-arch restorations and aesthetic porcelain laminates. He has worked in dental health tourism for several years.

• Specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant-supported solutions.
• Performs complex prosthetic treatments and porcelain laminate restorations.
• Provides restorative, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures.
• Practices at Dental Bosphorus, which serves 6,000 patients annually.