I migliori medici al mondo — Pagina 9

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. Yasar Kutukcu is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He completed training at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kutukcu specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorder treatments. He treats complex cases involving Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and tremors.

• Expert in neurophysiology, botulinum toxin applications, and sleep disorders.
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.
• Manages epilepsy, dementia, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Works at Anadolu, a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Guler is a professor and general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Guler uses the Da Vinci robotic system for precise gastric sleeve and bypass procedures. He holds a Master's degree in Health Law and a degree in Public Administration.

• Member of the Turkish Society for Obesity Surgery and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Performs robotic-assisted gastroectomy and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Bahtiyar Demiralp is an orthopedic oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in limb-sparing surgery and the treatment of aggressive bone tumors. Dr. Demiralp completed research fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in orthopedic oncology and pathology.

• Winner of multiple awards for research in orthopedic oncology and limb-sparing techniques.
• Performs complex reconstructions for benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors.
• Expert in trauma surgery, including war injuries and limb lengthening procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society.

Dr. Fatih Yildiz is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He previously practiced at Bezmialem Foundation University for twelve years. Dr. Yildiz earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University. He treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma cases.

• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD).
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTDER).
• Served on the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK).
• Practices at a facility equipped with robotic surgery and 3 Tesla MRI systems.

Dr. Huseyin Baloglu is a pathologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey. He leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services. Dr. Baloglu holds a patent for molecular diagnostics in thyroid cancer treatment. He completed training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Heidelberg University.

• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed publications in molecular and surgical pathology.
• Specializes in tumor biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and genetic mutation testing.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including glioblastoma and rare sarcomas.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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. Cem Iyibozkurt is a gynecologic oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive oncology. He holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine. Dr. Iyibozkurt trained at the University of Oxford and Florida Hospital. He is a primary practitioner of robotic gynecologic procedures in Turkey.

• Certified by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO).
• Performed hundreds of minimally invasive procedures for gynecologic cancers.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 300,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey's national subspecialty exam for surgeons. In 2012, he became the youngest gastroenterological surgeon in the country. Dr. Yardimci trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson in Houston.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Treats inflammatory bowel disease, liver hemangiomas, and pancreatic cysts.
• Established units for organ transplantation and IBD surgery at Marmara University.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

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.

Dr. Ibrahim Ural is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and physical therapy. Dr. Ural earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He has received multiple awards at National Thoracic Oncology Congresses in Turkey.

• Winner of Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster awards for clinical research.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Dogukan Aydenizoz is a specialist in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and facial surgery. He works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex as a senior surgeon. Dr. Aydenizoz focuses on combining functional health with natural-looking facial results. He trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital. Patients visit him for sleep apnea relief and facial aesthetic procedures.

• Specializes in ultrasonic and ethnic rhinoplasty plus revision nose surgery.
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, and eyelid correction.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
• Treats complex ENT conditions at the Mediterranean region's largest private hospital.

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is the Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish the first robotic urologic surgery program in the country. He focuses on uro-oncology, specifically prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment.

• Professor of Urology at Bilim University with fellowship training at the European Oncology Center.
• Winner of the Karl Storz Second Prize for robotic prostatectomy research.
• Received the Best Video Presentation Award at the Istanbul Robotic Urology Symposium.
• Specializes in Da Vinci prostatectomy, HIFU treatment, and laser prostate surgery.

Dr. Engin Acioglu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Hannover Medical School in Germany. Dr. Acioglu served as Chief Assistant at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on complex ear, nose, and throat diseases.

• Trained at Hannover Medical School, a top German medical center.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.
• Served as a clinical specialist in leading Turkish state research facilities.
• Treats patients in a hospital recognized for high safety standards.

Dr. Esra Esim Buyukbayrak is a perinatology subspecialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She specializes in maternal–fetal medicine and complex fetal surgery. She practiced at Marmara University for a decade. Dr. Buyukbayrak holds specialized fetal surgery training from Centro Gestar in Brazil.

• Authored 86 international publications indexed in SCI and SSCI.
• Served as Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Marmara University.
• Completed reproductive health training with the World Health Organization in Geneva.
• Supervised 15 doctoral dissertations in her field of expertise.

Dr. Ozlem Ozem Ekmekci is a professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She previously served as the Chairperson of the Ophthalmology Department at Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Ekmekci provides medical and surgical eye care within a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the hospital meets international safety and quality standards.

• Achieved the rank of Professor in ophthalmology within the university setting.
• Served as an educator at SB Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
• Performed diagnostic eye screenings as part of female and male check-up programs.
• Works at a hospital with over 60 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart health and diagnostic cardiology. Dr. Gunduz is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He also belongs to the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

• Teaches as a Professor of Medicine at Bahçeşehir University.
• Maintains membership in the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Completed residency at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT imaging.