Doctors in İzmir, Turkey — Page 4

Dr. Ozgur Sanli is a nuclear medicine professor at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on targeted radionuclide therapies for prostate and thyroid cancer. Dr. Sanli performs specialized treatments using Actinium 225 and Lutetium 177 isotopes. These isotopes target cancer cells directly while sparing healthy tissue.

• Uses Y-90 microspheres for transarterial radionuclide therapy in liver tumors.
• Provides Lutetium 177 PSMA and DOTATATE therapies for metastatic conditions.
• Treats benign and malignant thyroid diseases with radioactive iodine.
• Is a member of the Urooncology and Multidisciplinary Oncology Associations.

Dr. Gokhan Gurkan is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds the European Board of Neurological Surgery certification. Dr. Gurkan completed a four-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He specializes in brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal cord conditions.

• Performs endoscopic surgeries for herniated discs and nerve compressions.
• Passed the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency examination.
• Trained in microvascular anastomosis and microneurosurgery techniques.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with a robotic surgery center.

Dr. Serkan Ozakbas is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Research. Dr. Ozakbas specializes in treating complex neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical training and specialization at Dokuz Eylul University.

• Leads the editorial board for a dedicated multiple sclerosis academic journal.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurological Association.
• Moderates major international symposia on cognition and multiple sclerosis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Cagatay Arslan is a clinical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Arslan specializes in treating breast cancer, brain tumors, and gastrointestinal malignancies. He trained at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Hacettepe University.

• Certified as a full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions including sarcomas, lymphoma, and malignant melanoma.
• Full member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Kamil Dogan is an interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in abdominal and breast imaging along with minimally invasive diagnostic procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its surgical and diagnostic standards.

• Performs breast and thyroid biopsies using non-vascular interventional techniques.
• Expert in percutaneous drainage and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Radiology Association (TRD).
• Practices at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Asli Aslan is an associate professor of pediatrics at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in pediatric infectious diseases and healthy child tracking. Dr. Aslan earned her medical degree from Ege University and completed specialized training at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital.

• Specializes in periodic fever, infectious diseases, and pediatric vaccinations.
• Served as a faculty member at Ege University’s Department of Child Health.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and EFQM certifications.
• Certified as an Associate Professor of General Pediatrics.

Dr. Adnan Tolga Oz is a pulmonologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary Medicine Department. Dr. Oz specializes in lung cancer diagnosis and interventional pulmonology. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed articles and 12 scientific proceedings. Dr. Oz treats patients aged 16 and older.

• Member of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
• Expert in treating COPD, asthma, and complex sleep disorders.
• Sits on the Lung and Pleural Malignancies Study Group in Turkey.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Emre Divarci is an associate professor and pediatric surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in neonatal congenital diseases and urogenital surgery for children. Dr. Divarci utilizes robotic and laparoscopic techniques to treat complex conditions in newborns and infants.

• Performs specialized surgeries for diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and Hirschsprung disease.
• Expertise includes hypospadias repair, undescended testes treatment, and pediatric colorectal surgery.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital, which features a dedicated robotic surgery center.
• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe University, two of Turkey's premier medical institutions.

Dr. Erdal In is a pulmonologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He is a member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Dr. In treats various chest diseases, including lung cancer, COPD, and sleep apnea. He serves as a Professor at Malatya Turgut Ozal University.

• Specializes in asthma, pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism.
• Treats interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension.
• Member of the Turkish Thoracic Society and the Sleep Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Hasan Yurday Cetin is a specialist anesthesiologist at Medical Point International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgery as well as thoracic procedures. Dr. Cetin completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric cardiac anesthesia at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

• Member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology.
• Authored published research on thoracic epidural analgesia for blunt chest trauma.
• Contributing writer for three textbooks on anesthesia and critical care.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with a specialized Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Fatma Ferda Kartufan is an associate professor of anesthesiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She specializes in anesthesia for thoracic, cardiovascular, and transplantation surgeries. Dr. Kartufan holds academic roles at Izmir University of Economics. She focuses on regional anesthesia and reanimation for complex surgical cases.

• Member of the Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association.
• Belongs to the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association.
• Provides general anesthesia services at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Maintains membership with the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Sukru Alper Acikgoz is an allergist and immunologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating complex drug allergies and hereditary angioedema. Dr. Acikgoz performed his medical training at Hacettepe University and Ankara University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Member of the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association.
• Published research on drug desensitization and Behçet’s syndrome in international journals.
• Developed rapid drug desensitization protocols for patients with iron allergies.
• Treats specialized conditions including common variable immunodeficiency and vasculitis.

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Nurettin Unal is a pediatric cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating congenital heart diseases and fetal cardiac conditions. Dr. Unal is a member of the European Society of Cardiology. He holds medical degrees from Hacettepe University. Dr. Unal works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Treats childhood arrhythmia, palpitations, and heart valve diseases.
• Performs pediatric heart transplants and manages acquired heart conditions.
• Provides pre-sports cardiological evaluations for children.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association.

Dr. Emre Cem Esen is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He won the European Psychiatric Association Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship Award. Dr. Esen treats anxiety, panic disorder, and depression. He holds an MD-PhD from Hacettepe University and trained at Harvard University in trauma care.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychopharmacology.
• Accredited by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
• Former chair of the European Federation of Psychiatric Assistants research group.
• Served as a project coordinator for the World Health Organization.

Dr. Zeynep Tugba Arikan is a pediatric allergist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in childhood immune system diseases and severe allergic reactions. Dr. Arikan earned her medical degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. She follows high clinical standards at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
• Treats childhood asthma, food allergies, and drug-related allergic reactions.
• Expert in managing atopic dermatitis and chronic cough in children.
• Belongs to the Turkish National Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Dr. Safa Vatansever is a transplant and endocrine surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds membership in the European Association of Endocrine Surgeons. Dr. Vatansever completed specialized observer training at the Thyroid Cancer Center in Seoul, South Korea. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

• Performs liver and kidney transplants alongside complex robotic and laparoscopic procedures.
• Treats diseases of the adrenal, parathyroid, and thyroid glands.
• Member of the Society of Endocrine Surgery and the Turkish Surgery Association.
• Treats international patients from the US, Canada, and Australia.

Dr. Gul Ozyuksel is a pediatric surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in laparoscopic and open surgeries for children. Dr. Ozyuksel completed her residency at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. She treats common and complex conditions including hypospadias and diaphragmatic hernias.

• Performs specialized colorectal, bronchoscopic, and cystoscopic procedures for pediatric patients.
• Treats urological and abdominal issues like undescended testes and inguinal hernias.
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated robotic surgery center.

Dr. Samira Huseynova is a specialist in child and adolescent mental health at Medicalpoint Hospital. She treats complex neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD. Dr. Huseynova completed specialist training at Gazi University and Ege University. She has practiced in major neurological and pediatric departments across Turkey and Azerbaijan.

• Specializes in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies for children and teenagers.
• Member of the Child Psychiatry Association (ÇOGEPDER).
• Trained in child neurology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir.