Los mejores médicos del mundo — Página 5

Dr. Ertan Etemoglu is an implantologist at Tower Dental Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants. Dr. Etemoglu is a member of the American Dental Association. He performs complex oral surgeries like sinus lifts and bone grafts.

• Provides zygomatic implants for patients with severe bone loss.
• Treats around 6,000 international patients annually at Tower Dental Clinic.
• Offers treatments using the official Straumann Dental Implant System.
• Uses digital smile design and CAD/CAM units for precision results.

Dr. Mehdi Asadov is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Istanbul. He has published 6 peer-reviewed articles cited in international medical literature. Dr. Asadov specializes in aesthetic breast surgery, microsurgery, and hand surgery. He currently leads his private clinic and practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Holds a professional Microsurgery License and a Microsurgery Training Certificate.
• Authored 4 international scientific articles on breast reconstruction and flap models.
• Completed his surgical residency at Kocaeli University Research and Application Hospital.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, a LEED Platinum-certified facility.

2011 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

1995 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MANUS HAND SURGERY AND MICROSURGERY

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

1992 - 1994, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

VKV AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Fellow

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a specialized fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University. Dr. Gozukucuk treats children for conditions like hernias, appendicitis, and congenital defects. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in treating inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and ankyloglossia.
• Published three articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Presented 13 research papers at international scientific meetings.
• Performs pediatric urological and cardiac surgical procedures.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Dr. Hasan Celik is a double board-certified plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He holds certifications from both the European Board (EBOPRAS) and the Turkish National Board. Dr. Celik won third place for the Young Plastic Surgeon Award at the ASPS meeting. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures with a focus on patient safety.

• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and ISAPS.
• Published researcher with work appearing in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
• Treats patients at Dr. MED, which reports a 97% success rate for facelifts.
• Expertise in complex body contouring, breast surgery, and rhinoplasty.

Dr. Cengiz Yaylaci is a hair transplant surgeon at Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 20,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Yaylaci pioneered oxygenated therapy for hair restoration in Turkey. This technique reduces pain and speeds up recovery for patients.

• Supervises experienced specialists performing a minimum of 500 transplants monthly.
• Developed a unique oxygenated system for minimal scarring and natural results.
• Performed previous surgical roles at prestigious institutions like Acibadem Hospital.
• Treats patients at a clinic with a 99% success rate for transplants.

Dr. Murad Çeltik is a urologist and andrologist trained at Istanbul University. He completed medical school at Cerrahpaşa (1989–1995). He finished a urology residency (2000–2005). He then completed a one-year andrology program (2005–2006). In 2006–2007, he worked as a researcher at Baylor College in Houston under Prof. Dolores Lamb. He also observed clinical and surgical andrology with Prof. Larry Lipshultz.

His practice includes EDSWT for erectile dysfunction, sexual therapy, and intracavernous injections. He performs penile and testicular prostheses and microsurgical varicocele repair. His surgical work includes MicroTESE, endoscopic ureteral stone treatment, prostate surgery (TUR-P, plasmakinetic, Greenlight laser), and TUR-T for bladder cancer.

Dr. Sabri Demircan is a cardiologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has provided cardiovascular care since 1998 across leading Turkish medical institutions. Dr. Demircan previously served as a cardiology specialist at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also held a long-term clinical role at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.

He practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation. This accreditation confirms that the facility meets rigorous US-based healthcare safety standards. The hospital serves patients from over 160 countries. It is known for high success rates in complex clinical cases.

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Harun Kaya is a hair transplant specialist. He completed the Anesthesia Technician Program at Istanbul Okan University (2018–2020).

Experience: Hair Transplant Assistant at Este Future Clinic (2020–2021). Hair Transplant Technician at Rizza Hair Clinic in Kosovo (2021–2022). Hair Transplant Specialist at Lokman Hekim Medical Center in Ankara (2022–2023). Hair Transplant Specialist at Emsey Hospital (2023–2024). Hair Transplant Specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2024–2026). He speaks Turkish.

Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society.
• Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
• Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Ela Araz Server is an Associate Professor of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She treats conditions of the ear, nose, and throat with a focus on surgical interventions. Dr. Server previously held senior surgical roles at Istinye University Liv Hospital and Florence Nightingale Hospital. She works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first in Turkey to achieve this international safety standard.

• Specializes in ear, nose, throat, and head and neck surgical diseases.
• Maintains an Associate Professor rank in her clinical and academic work.
• Trained at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli, which serves patients from over 160 countries.

Dr. Nezih Ozkan is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior clinical roles at premier Turkish and European institutions. Dr. Ozkan previously worked as a neurosurgery specialist at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland. He also served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

• Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Bezmialem Foundation Gureba Training Hospital.
• Served as a lecturer and specialist at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Provides care at a center with specialized neurosurgery and robotic surgery units.

Dr. Gürkan Armağan is a dentist based in Antalya. He graduated from the Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. His fields include dental implantology, aesthetic dentistry, smile design, and digital dentistry.

Accreditations and advanced training include Digital Smile Design (2017) and Guided Implant Surgery Training (2018). He also completed the Aesthetic Dentistry Masterclass (2020) and the Advanced Implantology Workshop (2021).

Experience includes Dentapark Dental Clinic in Malatya (2015). He worked at Nanodent Dental Clinic in Antalya (2023) with a focus on implantology and guided implant surgery. In 2024, he joined Soraca Med Clinic in Antalya, focusing on smile makeovers and digital dentistry.

Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved a national milestone by performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. Dr. Akkan specializes in retinal treatments and cataract surgery using multifocal lens implants. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Winner of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for his groundbreaking surgical work.
• Performs laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE procedures.
• Treats complex retinal conditions and provides comprehensive eye examinations.
• Works at ISO-certified Dunyagoz Hospital, which treats 66,000 patients every year.

Dr. Baris Nurogluu is a dual-specialist urologist and plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He bridge urological health with aesthetic surgery, focusing on genital reconstruction and male fertility. Dr. Nurogluu holds membership in both the European and American Urological Associations.

• Performs complex procedures including phalloplasty and sex reassignment surgery.
• Treats male infertility using stem cell therapy.
• Specializes in penile curvature correction and prostatectomy.
• Works at Dr. MED, a center with a 97% success rate for surgical procedures.

Dr. Mert Tanal is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital (2024–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital (2023–2024) and Tekirdağ Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital (2021–2023). He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal (2016–2021). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2009–2015).

He holds the European Board of Surgery Qualification in General Surgery (2022). He took the Turkish Surgical Society Proficiency Exam (2021). He has published 28 articles in international indexed journals and 10 in national peer-reviewed journals. He has 46 conference presentations and posters.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, ESSO, EAES, and the American College of Surgeons. His training includes IRCAD Robotic Surgery in Strasbourg (2022) and SENATURK Breast Surgery (2020–2021).