I migliori medici al mondo — Pagina 6

Dr. Merve Karli is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She has performed over 1,000 operations for hernias, breast diseases, and anorectal conditions. Dr. Karli trained at Eskisehir Osmangazi University and Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. She holds official certifications to perform endoscopic procedures.

• Specializes in laparoscopic and open hernia repair, including umbilical and incisional cases.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and PEG insertion for diagnostic and therapeutic needs.
• Treats benign anorectal diseases and manages complex breast disease cases.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Nuvit Sarimurat is a pediatric surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical care for children and infants. Dr. Sarimurat previously served as a lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He also practiced at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital abroad.

• Performs specialized pediatric surgeries at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Treats patients at a facility with over 90 departments.
• Collaborates with a clinic that serves patients from 167 countries.
• Works at the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI certification.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Dr. Volkan Turunc is the Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney and liver transplantation alongside laparoscopic general surgery. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its 90% organ transplant success rate. Dr. Turunc holds dual expertise in both renal and hepatic transplant procedures.

• Specialist in charge of the kidney transplant center at Memorial Sisli.
• Performs complex liver transplant surgeries and laparoscopic interventions.
• Member of the National Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.

• Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
• Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
• Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

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. Elif Nurhak Erdal is a dentist and prosthetist at KLİNİKEN in Istanbul. She led domestic training for Ultradent and Kerrhawe brands in aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Erdal specializes in Hollywood Smile makeovers, zirconia crowns, and porcelain veneers. She has provided dental care and technical consulting since 1999.

• Organized aesthetic dentistry courses for local and international dental professionals.
• Served as a lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry.
• Expert in laser teeth whitening and complex root canal treatments.
• Member of the Istanbul Dentists Chamber Health Tourism Commission.

Dr. Ali Fedakar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and 8 heart transplants. Dr. Fedakar founded the cardiovascular surgery clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and mitral valve prolapse.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass.
• Performs redo valve surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
• Managed organ procurement for 40 heart transplant cases as a team member.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a plastic surgeon at his private clinic in Ankara. He completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is an EBOPRAS-certified surgeon, meeting European standards for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Karabekmez specializes in complex cases like revision rhinoplasty and congenital deformity repair.

• Holds a diploma from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and delivered 120+ scientific presentations.
• Performs surgeries at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital, an internationally accredited facility.
• Former research fellow at the Mayo Clinic department of plastic surgery.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Ebru Cogendez is a fertility specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reproductive medicine. Dr. Cogendez has practiced in major Turkish women's health centers for over two decades. She provides care for patients facing infertility through tailored treatment plans.

• Performs IVF, testicular sperm aspiration (TESA), and embryo cryopreservation.
• Expertise in egg and sperm cryopreservation and embryo transfer.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 65% success rate for IVF.

Dr. Engin Tutar is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He is the former head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Marmara University. Dr. Tutar has delivered over 50 presentations at national and international medical congresses. He specializes in treating complex digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders in children.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including polypectomy and esophageal variceal bleeding control.
• Treats inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac disease, and H. pylori infections.
• Manages chronic pediatric conditions such as growth disorders and liver diseases.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Mustafa Kurklu is an orthopedic and traumatology surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in traumatology, orthopedics, and hand transplantation. Dr. Kurklu has published over 70 scientific papers on his clinical findings. He serves as the Head of the Hand Transplantation Department at a prestigious medical academy.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at a university in the USA.
• Treats complex musculoskeletal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Previously served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Serdar Aslan is a Professor of Hematology. He is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology at Medstar Antalya Hospital and Memorial Antalya Hospital. He served at Dokuz Eylül University from 1998 to 2024. He was a visiting physician in Hematology and the Blood Bank at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital from 1997 to 1998.

He directed the Blood Center and Apheresis Unit at Dokuz Eylül University from 1998 to 2022. He is on the editorial board of Transfusion and Apheresis Science. He was Vice President of the World Apheresis Association from 2016 to 2018. He was President of the Turkish Society of Apheresis from 2014 to 2018. He has been a Board Member and Treasurer of the Turkish Society of Hematology since 2021. He has 263 peer-reviewed publications, including 118 SCI-indexed papers. His work has 4,815 citations and an H-index of 22. He has been an invited speaker at 120 congresses. He is a member of ASH and the European Mantle Cell Lymphoma Network.

Dr. Maryam Fazeli is a prosthesis specialist at Nifa Dent International in Izmir. She specializes in aesthetic smile design, Hollywood Smile applications, and complex dental restorations. Dr. Fazeli earned her specialization from the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Izmir Katip Celebi University. She is fluent in English, Persian, and Azerbaijani.

• Performs smile makeovers using Emax, porcelain, and zirconia veneers.
• Provides full mouth reconstruction with zirconia bridges and All-on-4 implant dentures.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Uses digital 3D imaging and intraoral cameras for precise treatment planning.

Dr. Salim Salimov is a hair transplant surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in restorative hair procedures and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Salimov integrates regenerative techniques like stem cell therapy into his practice. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its environmentally friendly design.

• Performs DHI hair transplantation and eyebrow restoration.
• Certified in dermal fillers, Botox applications, and stem cell areas.
• Provides exosome therapy and hair mesotherapy for hair loss.
• Trained at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Burak Akbay is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 1,500 oculoplastic cases. Dr. Akbay is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center. This accreditation is a global gold standard for patient safety.

• Holds FEBO certification, a high mark of European professional quality.
• Completed residency training in ophthalmology at Pamukkale University.
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Specializes in complex eye and eyelid surgery.