Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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Dr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.

Dr. is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in coronary bypass surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, beating heart bypass surgery, redo valve surgery, aortic surgery, aneurysm surgery, aortic dissection surgery, peripheral surgery techniques and heart transplantation. They have undergraduate and expertise qualifications from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine respectively, and have acted as an associate professor at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital. They have trained and worked in institutions such as Bilecik State Hospital, Çukurova University Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Istanbul Süreyyapaşa SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Istanbul Paşabahçe SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic and Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Aylin Turan is a highly experienced Dentist Aesthetician with expertise in Bleaching Cosmetics, Implants, Porcelain Fillings, Laminate Veneers, Composites, and Metal Supported Porcelain. She is a member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Association, has completed various courses related to cosmetic dentistry, and graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry.

Op. Dr. Faruk EROĞLU graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty education there. He has extensive experience in Retinal Diseases, Cataract Surgery, Retractive Surgery, Excimer Laser Therapy, Diabetes and Yellow Spot Treatment and Intraocular Lens Applications. He has successfully performed over 10,000 Argon Lasers, over 5,000 Excimer Lasers and over 1,000 Cataract Surgery surgeries. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Eye Health and Diseases Department since 2005.

Assoc. Prof. Selman SARICA, M.D. is an experienced Otorhinolaryngologist with expertise in Otology, Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Snoring Surgery, Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Tumors, Laryngology, Functional Nasal Surgeries, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, and Salivary Gland Diseases. He has a medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and an expertise from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Department of Otorhinolaryngology. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the same university.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Halil TANBOĞA is a cardiologist with extensive experience and knowledge in coronary artery disease, valve diseases, arrhythmias, pacemakers, peripheral artery disease, congenital structural heart diseases, and transesophageal echocardiography. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Society of Cardiology, and European Society of Cardiology.

Assoc. Prof. Nuri Alper Şahbaz is an experienced doctor with medical education from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and scientific and clinical experience from Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He is specialized in endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland and neuroendocrine tumors) and has performed over 2000 successful surgeries in this area. He also specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries, as well as in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal system endoscopy.

Prof. Dr. Gürsel Saka is an orthopedic and traumatology specialist who completed medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and a specialty education from the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He has carried out successful surgeries in the fields of spine surgery, trauma surgery, arthroplasty, and pelvis-acetabulum surgery. He is currently serving patients in Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

Dr. X was born in 1974 and graduated from Istanbul University's Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. She has won awards for her work and has participated and presented at numerous national and international congresses. She specializes in Supervision of Pregnancy and Delivery, Supervision of high-risk pregnancy, Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence, Infertility, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Pelvic floor surgery, and Genital Aesthetic Surgery. She has worked at Delta Hospital, Çengelköy Ülkü Hospital, and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Selman Dogan is a highly-rated orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, sports traumatology, lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, and ligament and tendon injuries of the knee. He has a Bachelor's degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital and Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital.

Prof. Mustafa Sağlam, M.D. graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and has specialized in Endovascular Repair of the Aneurysm of Abdominal Aorta, Stress Test for imaging the Coronary Artery Diseases, Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring, Holter Test, Balloon Valvuloplasty and Temporary Pacemaker. He is currently the Head of the Cardiology Department in Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Op. Dr. Ayşe Akbulut is a graduate of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with expertise in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He has many certificates and has successfully performed over 10,000 cesarean sections, over 1,000 TAH+BSO, over 300 Hysteroscopic Operations, and over 200 Myomectomy Operations. His medical interests include Pregnancy Follow-up and Obstetrics, Urogynecological and Endoscopic Operations, Hysterectomy and Myomectomy Operations, Genital Aesthetic Surgery, Urinary Incontinence Surgery, General Gynecology, and Sexual Therapy.

The doctor specializes in ear infections and repair of the tympanic membrane, as well as other procedures such as rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, placement of ventilation tube, snoring, sleep apnea surgery, vocal cord nodules, cysts, polyps, edema, laryngoscopy, MLS, laryngectomy, cervical lymph node dissection, neck dissection, head and neck tumor surgery, reconstruction, and microlaryngosurgery. He has an undergraduate degree from Inonu University and has trained at several institutions including Abant Izzet Baysal University, the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Gazi University, and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has worked at private hospitals and health centers in Istanbul and Malatya.