Diagnostics Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has led the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Memorial Antalya Hospital since 2010. He previously headed the same department at Akdeniz University from 1995 to 1997. He has served at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine as a specialist from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to the present. He earned his M.D. and completed his residency at Ege University. He became an Associate Professor in 1985 and a Professor in 1995.

Advanced training: Rizzoli Institute, Bologna (1980–1981, 1991, 2008); Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford (1988); Krankenhaus für Sportverletzte, Germany (1989). Professional memberships: Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology; Turkish Cancer Research and Control Association; European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO); SICOT; Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD); Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA).

Dr. Ali Murat Tatli is a medical oncology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2024–present). He served as an associate professor (2018–2022) and then professor (2022–2024) of medical oncology at Akdeniz University. He also worked at Antalya Training and Research Hospital and Van Training and Research Hospital.

Education and training: MD, Istanbul University (1998). Residency in internal medicine, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2000–2004). Internal medicine specialist, Gaziantep Sehitkamil State Hospital (2007–2009). Fellowship in medical oncology, Akdeniz University (2009–2012).

Memberships: ESMO, TTOD, IDOD, TAKD, ONKAD, TOG. Vice Chair, Lung Cancer Working Group. GCP training: Novartis (2019). ICH GCP E6(R2), The Global Health Network (2021). TransCelerate ICH E6 (2021, 2022, 2023).

Dr. Bulent Yildirim is a neurology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He previously served on the neurology faculty at Akdeniz University (1983–2010).

M.D., Hacettepe University. Neurology residency (1974–1978). Anatomy residency (1979–1983). Associate Professor (1984). Professor (1991). Member of the Turkish Neurological Society, the Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society, and the European Neurological Society.

Edited six medical books. Wrote book chapters and many publications. National coordinator for one and center coordinator for three international multicenter stroke studies. Received first- and second-place awards at national and international congresses. Invited speaker on stroke, hypertension, dementia, cerebral aging, Parkinson’s disease, headache, multiple sclerosis, and neuroanatomy.

Dr. Emre Altekin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2025–present). He has broad interventional experience in cardiovascular, valvular, and structural heart disease. He has been the primary operator in many complex procedures. He also serves as an instructor at centers in Türkiye and abroad.

Academic credentials: Professor of Cardiology, Akdeniz University (2020). Associate Professor (2015). Assistant Professor (2011–2015). M.D. (1999) and cardiology residency (2000–2005), Akdeniz University.

Previous roles: Private OFM Antalya Hospital (cardiology specialist, 2023–2025). Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (cardiology specialist, 2011–2016). An-Deva Hayat Heart Hospital (2009–2011). Burdur State Hospital (physician, 2006–2008). Memberships: Turkish Medical Association. Turkish Society of Cardiology.

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) with extensive clinical and academic experience. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor has held significant faculty positions at Akdeniz University and served at various major medical institutions in Türkiye. The doctor's expertise is supported by international experience gained as a researcher and clinical observer at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

With a career spanning over 15 years, the doctor specializes in ENT and head and neck surgery. The doctor is an active member of professional organizations including the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Head and Neck Cancer Society.

The doctor is a highly qualified Dermatology Specialist with extensive clinical experience across multiple medical institutions in Türkiye since 2015. Holding a medical degree from Gazi University and completing residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, the doctor possesses a strong foundation in dermatological care.

The doctor has contributed to medical literature through publications in both international and national peer-reviewed journals, with research interests spanning Mycosis Fungoides, renal transplant cutaneous manifestations, and refractory alopecia areata. An active member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and the Dermatologic Surgery Association, the doctor maintains a commitment to professional development through regular participation in cosmetic dermatology symposia.

The doctor is a dedicated Pediatrics Specialist with extensive clinical experience across various healthcare institutions in Türkiye. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor has built a comprehensive background in pediatric care, including previous roles at Muradiye State Hospital and residency training at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Mustafa Kemal University and has completed specialized training in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). With a commitment to evidence-based medicine, the doctor has contributed to scientific literature, including research on rare pediatric complications, and maintains active membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor is a highly qualified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with extensive clinical experience spanning over a decade. Since 2021, the doctor has been practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, following previous tenures at Çallı Meydan Medical Center, Private Kapadokya Hospital, and Nevşehir State Hospital.

The doctor completed a comprehensive residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Ankara Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital between 2010 and 2014. This followed the attainment of a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. The doctor possesses a robust background in managing musculoskeletal and rehabilitative conditions across various hospital and clinical settings.

The doctor is a dedicated Pediatrics Specialist with extensive clinical experience in both hospital and primary healthcare settings. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor has a strong background in pediatric care, having previously served at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital. The doctor's foundational experience includes roles as a Family Physician and General Practitioner.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Pamukkale University and completed a residency in Pediatrics at Ege University. Committed to continuous professional development, the doctor is certified in both the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and regularly participates in national pediatric congresses and specialized training schools.

The doctor is a highly experienced Gastroenterology Specialist with a career spanning over two decades in clinical practice. Currently serving at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor previously dedicated fifteen years to the Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor holds a solid academic foundation from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology, a residency in Internal Medicine, and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree. The doctor is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association, maintaining a commitment to professional standards and clinical excellence in the field of gastroenterology.

Neurology specialist with over 22 years of experience of experience at leading hospitals like Memorial Göztepe and University of Health Sciences.

• Trained at Istanbul University’s renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in EEG-EMG clinical neurophysiology
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society
• Instructor at University of Health Sciences

Specializes in urogynecology with a PhD from Ankara University – Dr. Demir focuses on pelvic health at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Member of the International Urogynecological Association
• Attended advanced training in Europe (IUGA & EUGA meetings)
• 8 years of experience of experience in obstetrics and gynecology
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkiye's top medical schools

Specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery techniques, including sutureless valve replacements and right anterior minithoracotomy approaches.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Published multiple research papers on minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Trained at Ankara University – a leading medical institution in Turkey

Associate Professor Nurullah Bulut brings 24 years of experience of ophthalmology expertise at prestigious Turkish hospitals, with a focus on advanced diagnostics.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Published 26 articles and presented 29 papers on ophthalmic research
• Holds a patent for an innovative intraocular lens design
• Member of EURETINA and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Trained in advanced techniques at institutions like the University of Chicago

Prof. Ibrahim Cansaran Tanidir specializes in pediatric cardiology, with over 100 international publications and leadership in interventional cardiology.

• Professor at Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
• Vice President of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group
• Performed therapeutic angiography for 250+ children in humanitarian missions
• Over 1,200 citations and H-index of 16 in research

Prof. Tuncer leads cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul University and Memorial Göztepe Hospital, specializing in aortic and minimally invasive procedures.

• 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Head of Aortic Surgery Center at Koşuyolu Hospital
• Member of Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published 38+ SCI-indexed research papers
• Professor at Istanbul Okan University

Dr. Demir specializes in cardiovascular surgery with advanced training in beating-heart coronary bypass and minimally invasive techniques.

• Assistant Professor at Okan University Hospital
• Trained at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital in London
• Member of European Society for Vascular Surgery
• Expert in aortic surgery and ECMO procedures