Los mejores médicos del mundo — Página 24

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest and cardiovascular surgery. He has worked at several major Turkish medical centers since 1990. Dr. Yagan currently treats patients at one of Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospitals.

• Serves as a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Held senior surgical roles at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Practiced at Yedikule Pulmonary Diseases Hospital.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate for organ transplants.

Dr. Atila Tanyeli is a professor specializing in pediatric hematology and bone marrow transplantation. He works at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Tanyeli treats blood disorders and cancers in children, including leukemia. He is recognized across Europe for his research in bone marrow transplantation.

• Member of the European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation.
• Holds memberships in the Turkish and American Societies of Hematology.
• Treats acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other complex pediatric blood cancers.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Dr. Fazilet Karakoc is a pediatric pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals in Istanbul. She serves as a member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases at Marmara University. Dr. Karakoc specializes in treating children with complex respiratory and lung conditions. She works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn this safety standard.

• Serves as both a pediatric chest specialist and a general pediatric health specialist.
• Maintains an academic role at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers.
• Focuses on pediatric pulmonology within a hospital network serving 160+ countries.

Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz is a hematologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplants and the treatment of complex blood diseases. Dr. Tekgunduz formerly served as the Deputy Head of Hematology at Ankara Oncological Hospital. He completed his medical training at Istanbul Medical University and Trakya University.

• Specialist in stem cell transplantation and internal medicine.
• Maintains membership in the European Hematological Association.
• Active member of the Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a US standard for patient safety.

Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Ondokuz Mayis University. Dr. Erkan began her medical practice in 1982. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

• Former Head of Department at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, a center with 13 operating rooms.
• Served as a faculty member in ophthalmology for over 15 years.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

Dr. Oguz Acar is a neurologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is a co-author of the textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'. Dr. Acar specializes in treating brain and spine conditions. He manages cases of glioma, epilepsy, and various movement disorders. Dr. Acar works at Turkey's first JCI-accredited medical center.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurological care.
• Treats complex conditions like spine tumors and skull injuries.
• Provides care for patients with herniation and nervous disorders.
• Practices at a hospital serving patients from 160+ countries annually.

Dr. Cagatay Cetinkaya is a breast and thoracic surgeon at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He treats conditions requiring surgical intervention within the chest and breast areas. Dr. Cetinkaya previously served as the Chief Physician at Bilecik Golpazari State Hospital. He completed his clinical research training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in thoracic surgery and breast surgery procedures.
• Was the lead physician at a state medical facility in Bilecik.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Practices within a medical group that reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.

Dr. Levent Kilickan is an anesthesiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He achieved full professorship at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Kilickan focuses on cardiovascular anesthesia and organ transplantation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Specializes in intensive care and regional anesthesia.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Taksim Hospital.
• Treats patients at a clinic serving over 500,000 people annually.
• Experienced in complex anesthesia for major cardiovascular surgeries.

Dr. Deniz Gören is a hematologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in treating blood cancers and complex bone marrow disorders. Dr. Gören represents the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. She completed selective medical training at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Completed a specialist masterclass in lymphoma at the Turkish Academy of Blood Science.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, which reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Blood Science and the EBMT.

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on endocrine and metabolic diseases. Dr. Aydin graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. She later finished her residency at the Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Expert in managing complex internal medical conditions and metabolic disorders.
• Provides differential diagnosis and monitoring for varied internal diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
• Performs diverse diagnostic screenings, including heart, cancer, and endocrine check-ups.