Medici in Turchia — Pagina 8

Dr. Ulvi Gulmammadov is a check-up physician at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in preventive medicine and comprehensive health screenings. Dr. Gulmammadov previously served as a medical director for five years. He holds a degree from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained in occupational medicine to support workplace health and safety.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Medical Association.
• Spent six years practicing check-up and hospital medicine at Acıbadem Atakent.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe, a facility equipped with advanced 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Dr. Erman Aytac is a professor of surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in colorectal surgery, digestive oncology, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Aytac completed a prestigious fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Digestive Diseases Institute.

• Published over 150 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Authored over 40 articles in national surgery journals.
• Winner of the Best Presentation Award from the American College of Surgeons.
• Holds European Board of Surgery Qualification in Coloproctology (EBSQ-c).

Dr. Burak Ergun Tatar is a plastic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in transformative cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. Dr. Tatar completed a microsurgery fellowship at Università Campus Bio-Medico in Rome. He graduated with distinction from the Istanbul University School of Medicine.

• Holds specialized certifications in microsurgery, animal research, and medical statistics.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks, liposuction, and mommy makeovers.
• Treats functional and aesthetic conditions, including deviated septums and gynecomastia.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Eyup Veli Kucuk is a urology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He holds certifications in robotic surgery and kidney transplantation. Dr. Kucuk completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He later finished his urology residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed an andrology fellowship program to treat male reproductive health.
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.
• Maintains membership in the Eurasian Urooncology Association and Robotic Surgery Association.
• Works at a facility equipped with da Vinci XI robotic surgery technology.

Dr. Semih Tiber Mentese is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He has extensive international training. Dr. Mentese completed medical exchange programs and observerships in Romania, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece. He works at a JCI-accredited university hospital holding ISO quality certification.

• Specializes in complex breast surgery, including lifts and augmentations with implants.
• Performs cosmetic facial rejuvenation and abdominal wall reconstructions.
• Authored over 15 presentations on topics like hand anomalies and nerve grafts.
• Completed microsurgery training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Dr. Murat Akkus is a Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology based in Istanbul. He practices at Memorial Bahçelievler (2019–present) and Memorial Ataşehir (2018–present). He previously led the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the Department of Pediatrics at İnönü University. Before that, he headed Pediatric Gastroenterology at Atatürk University.

He has 174 international and 73 national publications. He is the editor of 7 books. He has written 3 international and 25 national book chapters. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Ege University (1996–1998). In 2011, he was a visiting scholar at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received İnönü University Outstanding Achievement Awards.

Dr. Cemal Firat is a professor of plastic surgery at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on microsurgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He treats nerve injuries, cleft palates, and skin tumors. Dr. Firat works at a facility that holds international health tourism certification.

• Specializes in maxillofacial surgery and breast reconstruction.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and liposuction.
• Researches clinical burn wound healing and nerve regeneration.
• Served as an education coordinator at Inonu University.

Dr. Hakan Sofu is an orthopedist and traumatology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed an academic research fellowship at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Sofu provides expert surgical care for complex bone and joint conditions.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 99% success rate for complex procedures.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital with 67 specialized departments.

Dr. Muhammed Yeni is the Head of the Medical Team at Medart Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 hair transplant surgeries for patients worldwide. Dr. Yeni specializes in Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques for all hair types. He treats cases ranging from female hair loss to complex revision procedures.

• Performs specialized facial hair transplants including beard and moustache restoration.
• Uses Sapphire incision techniques to improve hair density and natural results.
• Trained at Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University in Medical Health Sciences.
• Works at Medart Clinic, which is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Dogukan Sokmen is a urologist and andrologist at Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics in Istanbul. He specializes in men's sexual health and regenerative treatments for erectile dysfunction. Dr. Sokmen holds a PhD and completed training at a European-accredited urology clinic. He is a member of the European Association of Urology.

• Performs penile enlargement, implant surgery, and curvature correction.
• Introduced patented devices and unique trends in andrology.
• Serves as an instructor for accredited training courses in sexual health.
• Treats complex conditions like chronic prostatitis and pelvic pain syndrome.

Dr. Mohammed Alhelou is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in a broad range of aesthetic procedures, from complex facial reconstruction to body contouring. Dr. Alhelou performs microsurgery and uses specialized suture techniques for refined results. He works at Elixirmed Clinic, which serves 4,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid operations (blepharoplasty).
• Performs breast aesthetics, including reduction, enlargement, and reconstructive surgery.
• Treats congenital facial anomalies and skin cancers.
• Expert in fat removal (liposuction) and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) techniques.

Il Dr. Mehmet Erdogan è un chirurgo plastico di grande esperienza e co-fondatore della Smile Hair Clinic in Turchia, con una laurea in medicina conseguita presso l'Università Yeditepe. Ha eseguito più di 4.000 operazioni, è un perfezionista dell'estetica e ha sviluppato la Filosofia True™. È inoltre membro dell'Associazione Medica Turca e del Turkish Healthcare Travel Council.

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care and head and neck surgery. Dr. Cemal is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He previously served on the medical faculty at Marmara University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center.
• Holds dual certification from the European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology.
• Completed specialized training in robotic surgery and microsurgery.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Dr. Hasan Fevzi Batirel is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He treats diseases of the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall. Dr. Batirel previously served as Deputy Clinic Chief at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Hospital. He also held a long-term academic role at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. His work is supported by Memorial Ataşehir's JCI accreditation for safety and quality.

• Specializes in complex thoracic surgery and respiratory conditions.
• Held leadership roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals.
• Practices at a hospital with 99% success rates in major transplants.
• Works at a facility recognized for international treatment standards.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She has published over 30 scientific papers in national and international medical journals. Dr. Gunaydin previously served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a certification in corneal transplantation.
• Certified as an Eye Bank Medical Director.
• Contributed to five medical book chapters, including international publications.
• Translated major clinical texts like Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology.