Los mejores médicos del mundo — Página 24

Dr. Elif Evrim Ekin is a radiologist at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging. Dr. Ekin serves as the Education Coordinator at the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published extensive research in international journals indexed in SCI and SCI-E.

• Obtained her Medical Doctor title from Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed specialized radiology training at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital.
• Maintains a focus on musculoskeletal diagnostics and breast health imaging.
• Completed the Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice training.
• Works at a facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Burak Akbay is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 1,500 oculoplastic cases. Dr. Akbay is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center. This accreditation is a global gold standard for patient safety.

• Holds FEBO certification, a high mark of European professional quality.
• Completed residency training in ophthalmology at Pamukkale University.
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Specializes in complex eye and eyelid surgery.

The doctor is a graduate of one of the premier dental schools in Istanbul. With a dedicated focus on restorative and aesthetic dentistry, the doctor is committed to providing high-quality dental care and improving patient smiles through professional clinical practice.

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. Esra Kaytan Saglam is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in TrueBeam technology and stereotaxic radiosurgery for cancer treatment. Dr. Saglam serves as the Chief Editor for the Turkish Society of Oncology. She has authored over 110 scientific publications on various oncological issues.

• Acts as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Oncology.
• Sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Medical Sciences.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center with top transplant success rates.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Selin Bozkurt Alp is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist. She earned her medical degree from Uludag University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in 2018. She worked at Giresun Tirebolu State Hospital during compulsory service from 2020–2021. She later served at Istanbul Sultanbeyli State Hospital.

Her practice covers stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic rehabilitation, and rheumatic diseases. She provides pain management. She performs botulinum toxin injections, ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections, PRP, ESWT, and robotic therapy (RoboSpine). She also offers acupuncture, phytotherapy, and neural therapy. Her interests include fibromyalgia, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, heel spur, lipedema, and pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Ahmet Nadir Tosyali is a pediatric surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He holds the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate. Dr. Tosyali treats complex conditions like Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and spina bifida. He provides care at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, and oncological procedures.
• Completed training in anorectal malformations and international hypospadias repair.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.
• Works at a Top 10 world hospital according to MTQUA rankings.

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

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.