Médicos en Turquía — Página 43

El Dr. Şükrü Arslan es cirujano general. Se doctoró en Medicina por la Universidad de Estambul (Cerrahpaşa) en 2005. Completó la residencia en Cirugía General en la Universidad de Atatürk entre 2006 y 2011. Fue profesor asistente de Cirugía General en la Universidad de Atatürk de 2013 a 2017. También trabajó en el Centro de Trasplantes de Órganos de la Universidad de Atatürk.

Su práctica abarca la cirugía gastrointestinal, hepatobiliar, endocrina, de hernia y abdominal. Se centra en técnicas mínimamente invasivas y laparoscópicas y en el trasplante de órganos. Ha trabajado en hospitales públicos y en destacados hospitales privados de la región de Mármara. Es cirujano general en NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital desde mayo de 2026. Habla inglés.

Dr. Nihal Ozaras is a specialist in neurological and pediatric rehabilitation at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She completed clinical training as an observer physician at Harvard University Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Ozaras holds a master’s degree in neuroscience to support her medical practice. She focuses on cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, and musculoskeletal disorders.

• Specializes in botulinum toxin applications for spasticity and local injections.
• Treats children with cerebral palsy and provides orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility certified for safety and quality.

Dr. Mehmet Baltali is a cardiologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in heart check-ups and hypertension management. He earned his medical degree from Gazi University and completed his specialty training there. Dr. Baltali works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

• Expertise includes family and relationship therapies alongside cardiovascular care.
• Maintains a research focus with articles published in both local and international journals.
• Trained in cognitive psychotherapy and family therapy techniques.
• Supports personalized medicine through genotyping and drug monitoring at NP Istanbul.

Dr. Okay Abaci is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve diseases, hypertension, and heart failure. Dr. Abaci focuses on peripheral artery conditions and leg vascular diseases. He treats patients at a facility authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Performs elective angiography and diagnostic heart procedures.
• Published research in The American Journal of Cardiology.
• Studied the impact of rosuvastatin on kidney health during vascular imaging.
• Practices at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hazel Çagin Kuzey is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. She specializes in infertility treatment, pregnancy follow-up, and laparoscopic gynecological surgery. Dr. Kuzey holds a special certification in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). She treats conditions like ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and leiomyomas using surgical and laser techniques.

• Performs genital aesthetic operations and laser applications.
• Expert in hysteroscopy and laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
• Authored research on ectopic pregnancy treatments published in Fertility and Sterility.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Cemaleddin Ertekin is a professor of general surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery. Dr. Ertekin teaches at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University. He performs complex procedures like gastroenterostomy and ERCP.

• Specializes in endoscopic diagnostic treatments and pancreatic cyst management.
• Expert in trauma and emergency surgery.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Treats patients at a multi-specialty center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. She focuses on gastrointestinal system (GI) cancer, cancer vaccines, and lung cancer. Dr. Tastekin is a professor at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute. She treats rare cancers and breast cancers with evidence-based protocols.

• Expertise in cancer vaccines and immunotherapy applications.
• Completed oncology training at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats patients at a Turkish government-authorized medical tourism center.
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal and rare cancer cases.

Dr. Oktay Sari is a specialist in nuclear medicine at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery diagnostics. Dr. Sari held a professorship at Selcuk University for five years. He possesses extensive expertise in endoscopic diagnostic treatments and trauma surgery support.

• Completed medical residency at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
• Clinical interests include emergency surgery diagnostics and nuclear medicine imaging.
• Practices at a ministry-authorized center for international health tourism in Istanbul.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team across 20 specialized hospital departments.

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in childhood growth delays, puberty problems, and diabetes. Dr. Özgen has published over 70 scientific works in international journals. He previously served as a faculty member at Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Treats menstrual irregularities and hormonal hair growth in adolescent girls.
• Manages pituitary disorders, thyroid problems, and adrenal gland conditions.
• Expert in childhood genital abnormalities, micropenis, and gynecomastia.
• Works at a center holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Nusret Can Çilesiz is a urologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and uro-oncology for prostate and bladder cancer treatment. Dr. Çilesiz is an expert in endourology and laparoscopic techniques. He practices at a facility holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Performs stem cell therapy for male infertility.
• Treats complex stone diseases and andrology conditions.
• Maintained a clinical focus at Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Published research on rare renal masses in major medical journals.

Dr. Necdet Demir is an orthopedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in trauma surgery, arthroscopic procedures, and arthroplasty. Dr. Demir completed his medical education at Istanbul University and specialization at Bezmialem Vakif University. He currently treats patients at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Performs arthroscopic meniscus repair and complex sports injury surgeries.
• Published research on body mass index effects following arthroscopic surgery.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats patients at a center serving over 300 international visitors annually.

Dr. Ali Hakan Kaya is an Associate Professor and hematologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on stem cell transplantation and the treatment of complex blood cancers. Dr. Kaya has deep expertise in managing acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma. He practices at a facility authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

• Performs autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantations.
• Treats marrow deficiencies, including myelodysplastic syndrome and aplastic anemia.
• Administers targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and inpatient chemotherapies.
• Managed hematology and stem cell units at several major Turkish training hospitals.

Dr. Emel Torun is a professor of pediatrics at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. She focuses on child nutrition, growth monitoring, and vaccination schedules. Dr. Torun has published research on vitamin D deficiency and rickets management. She holds a medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University.

• Serves as a professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine.
• Former professor at Bezmialem Vakıf University for over a decade.
• Expert in breastfeeding benefits and childhood vitamin-mineral supplementation.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Abdulkadir Ozgur is an ENT specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in cochlear implants and endoscopic ear surgery. Dr. Ozgur focuses on treating hearing loss and chronic ear conditions. He works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs surgery for head and neck tumors and larynx cancers.
• Treats otosclerosis, vertigo, and tinnitus using surgical and medical methods.
• Published research on salivary gland protection in the International Journal of Research.
• Former faculty member at Ondokuz Mayıs and Recep Tayyip Erdogan universities.

Dr. Muslim Yurtcu is a professor and pediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He specializes in neonatal and pediatric surgery for complex congenital and abdominal conditions. Dr. Yurtcu treats children for inguinal hernias, Hirschsprung's disease, and undescended testes.

• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University Medical School.
• Treats gastroesophageal reflux, ovarian cysts, and pediatric urological issues.
• Expertise includes surgeries for stomach obstructions and diaphragmatic hernias.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Hilmi Apak leads Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University. He has held this leadership role since 2007. Dr. Apak specializes in treating childhood leukemia, lymphomas, and rare blood disorders. He works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. This clinic holds a health tourism authorization from the Turkish government.

• Treats complex conditions like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise includes chemotherapy, nutritional anemias, thalassemia, and hemophilia.
• Served as the head of the Science Department until 2012.
• Authored research on the molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis.

Dr. Abdullah Özkardes is a neurologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in Botox applications for migraines and pain management. Dr. Özkardes has extensive experience in neurophysiology, including EMG and EEG diagnostics. He also treats multiple sclerosis and sleep-related conditions.

• Expertise in Flight Medicine and Sleep Medicine (PSG).
• Performed clinical research on central nervous system alterations.
• Former Chief Medical Officer at Kütahya Air Hospital.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Adem Topaloglu is a general surgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specialized in bariatric revision surgery at the Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Topaloglu has held surgical clinic leadership roles in prestigious Swiss and Belgian hospitals. He treats patients for obesity, metabolic disorders, and various cancers.

• Served as Chief of Surgery Clinic at Neuchatel Hospital in Switzerland.
• Expert in bariatric procedures and complex revision surgeries for obesity.
• Focuses on laparoscopic, breast, and endocrine cancer surgeries.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

Dr. Bahadir Dagdeviren is a cardiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He leads the Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University. Dr. Dagdeviren previously served as the Head of the Cardiology Department at Maltepe University. He performs procedures at a JCI-accredited facility known for its cardiac care standards.

• Acts as the Head of Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine.
• Served as the Chief Resident Doctor at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir, a hospital with JCI safety certification.
• Treats patients at a clinic belonging to the large Memorial Healthcare Group.