I migliori medici al mondo — Pagina 8

Dr. Ulvi Gulmammadov is a Check-Up Physician at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2001–2008). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

He works in preventive and hospital medicine. He spent 6 years in check-up and occupational practice at Acıbadem Atakent Hospital (2014–2020). He served as Medical Director at Focusmed Health Tourism for 5 years (2020–2025). He worked as a Ward Physician at Taksim German Hospital for 2 years (2012–2014). He also worked 4 years in Emergency Medicine at Emsey Medical Center and Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Hospital (2008–2012). He has professional training in Occupational Medicine.

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 (2025–present). He previously worked at the Urology Clinic of the University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2010–2025). Earlier roles include Ankara Beytepe Military Hospital (2009–2010), Edirne Uzunköprü State Hospital (2008–2009), and Mardin State Hospital (2006–2008).

He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1993–2000). He completed a urology residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2001–2006). He holds certifications in robotic surgery and kidney transplantation and has andrology fellowship training.

His professional memberships include AUA, EAU, the Turkish Urological Association (TÜD), the Eurasian Urooncology Association, the Robotic Surgery Association, the Andrology Association, and ESSM. He attends AUA, EAU, and TÜD congresses.

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. Imran Onur is a cardiologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored 28 scientific articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Onur contributes to cardiology research through his role at a JCI-accredited facility. He treats a variety of heart conditions with over 15 years of clinical expertise.

• Contributor to two scientific books on cardiology themes.
• Presented over 40 scientific papers and oral studies at congresses.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Radiology Association.
• Held specialist roles at Istanbul University Medical Faculty and Arnavutköy Hospital.

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.

Dr. Mehmet Erdogan is a hair transplant surgeon and co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed 5,000+ procedures, focusing on natural-looking hairline design. He earned his medical degree from Yeditepe University. Dr. Erdogan co-developed the True™ Philosophy to improve hair restoration standards.

• Specializes in Sapphire FUE and Micromotor Graft extraction techniques.
• Maintains membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council.
• Performs high-volume cases including beard, eyebrow, and Afro hair transplants.

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology and an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He has held this role since 2025. He served on the Marmara University ENT faculty from 2014 to 2025. Earlier, he worked as a specialist at Ümraniye and Pendik Training and Research Hospitals. He was a Clinical Fellow at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center from 2015 to 2016.

Education: MD and ENT residency at Marmara University. Accreditations/memberships: European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology (since 2015). AAO-HNSF (since 2015). Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Istanbul Medical Chamber. Istanbul ENT and Head-Neck Surgery Specialists Association. Robotic Surgery Association. Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association. Head and Neck Surgery Association. Training: Robotic surgery (2015) and microsurgery (2018).

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 ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital since 2025. She previously worked at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital from 2023 to 2025. She served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital from 2016 to 2023. Before that, she held the same role at Dr. Sadi Konuk Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital in 2015–2016. She completed her ophthalmology residency at University of Health Sciences–Dr. Lutfi Kirdar in 2005–2010. She earned her MD from Istanbul University in 1998–2004.

Accreditations include a Corneal Transplantation Certificate (2011) and an Eye Bank Medical Director Certificate (2021). She has 35 journal articles and 55 national congress papers. She wrote three book chapters and contributed to two international chapters. She also translated Kanski, Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and ESCRS. She attended TOD National Congresses from 2005 to 2022.