Los mejores médicos del mundo — Página 14

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı is the inventor and patent holder of a unique FUE micromotor technique. This method allows surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. He currently performs hair transplants at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. Dr. Arpacı trained under leading surgeons, including Dr. Bessam Farjo.

• Holds Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the ISHRS in Berlin.
• Received Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification at the Milan Hair Transplant Institute.
• Performed FUE transplants involving over 5,800 grafts in single sessions.
• Former president and chief trainer of an accredited Beauty and Aesthetic School.

Dr. Burak Buyukturk is an orthodontist at Estemarley in Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Orthodontics from Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Buyukturk completed six years of doctoral training in treatment planning and clinical research. He treats children, adolescents, and adults for complex dental alignment issues.

• Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS).
• Performs orthodontic procedures including Invisalign, ceramic braces, and e-motion aligners.
• Former faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at Süleyman Demirel University.
• Works at Estemarley, a center serving 3,000 international patients annually.

Dr. Ali Osman Soluk is a hair transplant surgeon at the world-known Smile Hair Clinic. He has personally helped hundreds of patients restore their hair using modern clinical treatments. Dr. Soluk specializes in high-success techniques such as stem cell therapy and Acell PRP. He holds a master’s degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management.

• Expert in hair laser therapy, PRP, and hair mesotherapy procedures.
• Collaborated with the UCLG Health Committee to promote medical tourism in Turkey.
• Served as a senior manager at ISPER within the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
• Practices at Smile Hair Clinic, which has served over 10,000 patients globally.

Dr. Berk Aksoy is a prosthodontist at Hospitadent Dental Hospital in Istanbul. He specialized in prosthesis at Hacettepe University. Dr. Aksoy performs aesthetic smile makeovers including Hollywood Smile procedures. He works at a TEMOS-certified facility that serves 150,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant prosthetics.
• Certified in Botulinum Toxin theory and practice for dental applications.
• Performs aesthetic restorations using Emax and zirconium veneers.
• Completed specific training in anterior aesthetic composite restorations.

Dr. Selcuk Basa is the Dean of Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry in Istanbul. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with decades of academic and clinical experience. Dr. Basa specializes in complex facial surgery and reconstructive procedures. He works at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital, which features 183 dental units and general anesthesia rooms.

• Former Dean of Marmara University’s Faculty of Dentistry.
• Completed surgical training at Guy’s Hospital in London and Marien Hospital in Germany.
• Studied facial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC in the USA.
• Practiced at specialized maxillofacial units in France and Bonn University in Germany.

Associate Professor Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005) and at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005–2009). He practices in İzmir and Istanbul. His focus includes cataract surgery, including complex cases, retinal surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. He has particular interest in pediatric eye health, strabismus, ptosis, keratoconus and other corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. He routinely performs laser procedures and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also performs DCR, prosthetic eye, eyelid tumor, orbital mass, and trauma surgeries.

Accreditations and achievements include passing the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma Examination. He earned the Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris in 2016. He became an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016. His scientific work includes 33 international and 12 national peer-reviewed publications. He has delivered 74 poster or oral presentations, 4 video presentations, and 3 photograph presentations at congresses. He has also contributed to 2 book translations or chapters.

Dr. Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a transplant surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He has performed 1,000+ liver transplants with a 90% success rate. He also completed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate. Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex organ transplantation and surgical oncology.

• Serves as a professor at the Medical Park Organ Transplantation Unit.
• Former manager of the Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University.
• Performs high-complexity procedures including Whipple surgery and liver resections.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Ahmet Konuralp Ozcelik is a prosthetist at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Istanbul University. Dr. Ozcelik specializes in full-arch restorations and aesthetic porcelain laminates. He has worked in dental health tourism for several years.

• Specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant-supported solutions.
• Performs complex prosthetic treatments and porcelain laminate restorations.
• Provides restorative, endodontic, and surgical dental procedures.
• Practices at Dental Bosphorus, which serves 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Murat Savas is a professor of urology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions. Dr. Savas completed a prestigious urology fellowship at Charité Hospital in Berlin. He holds multiple certifications in laparoscopic surgery from the Endourology Association and IRCAD.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Winner of the Best Video Award from the National Urology Congress.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Certified in urodynamics, neuro-uropharmacology, and microsurgical varicocele techniques.

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Celil Göçer is a senior ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He completed specialized training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Göçer serves as a Professor for the Lokman Hekim Health Group. He focuses on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and complex sinus conditions.

• Authored over 30 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Received professional recognition for his surgical training models in stapedectomy.
• Performs cochlear implant placement and endolaryngeal microsurgery for laryngeal polyps.
• Expertise covers pediatric and adult cases, including cleft palate repair and sleep apnea.

Dr. Alpaslan Terzi is a general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity treatment. Dr. Terzi treats patients using gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. He currently serves as a Professor at several medical institutions in the region.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association.
• Maintains a 100% success rate across all weight loss surgery patients.
• Holds certificates in experimental cell culture and animal use for clinical research.
• Practices at the KalDer-accredited hospital serving 250,000 patients every year.

Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He specializes in IVF, intrauterine insemination, and microsurgical tuboplasty. Dr. Aydin previously held a professorship at Biruni University. He also served as a medical specialist at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Holds membership in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
• Is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Ahmet Icagasioglu is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored over 120 scientific publications. Dr. Icagasioglu is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He completed surgical training in the US, Germany, and Russia.

• Specializes in presbyopia surgery and vitreo-retinal procedures.
• Served as Eye Clinic Chief at several major training and research hospitals.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility specializing in complex surgical care.

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.

Dr. Nejat Nizam is a periodontist and oral surgeon at Nifa Dent International. He developed the Nizam Punch connective tissue graft tool produced in Germany. Dr. Nizam also invented two implant systems currently used in multiple countries. He is a full professor at Ege University.

• Published over 30 studies in prestigious scientific journals.
• Specializes in complex gum surgery and dental implantology.
• Performs same-day All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant procedures.
• Works at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.