Best Doctors in Koc University Hospital Istanbul

• Prof. Aydın Alper, M.D. is an eminent General Surgeon and has experience of more than 40 years.
• He has expertise in treating Hepatic Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Liver Transplant, Surgical management of hydatid cysts, and Injuries of the biliary tree.
• He is an active member of the Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery and the Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery. 
• Prof. Aydın has publications in several international and national journals.

Assoc. Dr. Fatih Selçukbiricik is a coveted Medical Oncologist at Koc University Hospital since September 2014. 
Assoc. Dr. Fatih Selçukbiricik completed his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999 followed by a residency in Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2005. 
Afterward, Assoc. Dr. Fatih Selçukbiricik completed his sub-branch specialization in Medical Oncology between 2009-2012 from Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.

• Dr. Ali Fahir Ozer is a renowned Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 37 years.
• He is adept at performing Brain and Spine Surgery.
• His area of specialization covers biomechanics of the spine and dynamic stabilization of the spine.
• He has taken the patent of spinal products used in spinal surgery.
• He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include Eurospine, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISAS), International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery–Turkey Chapter, Cervical Research Society (CRS), The International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS), and Middle East Spine Society (MESS) etc.
• The doctor has been involved in research and has authored or co‐authored over 200 papers and written 24 book chapters.
• He is also the editor of 7 books and a referee at Spine Journal, World Neurosurgery, Turkish Neurosurgery and Case Reports in Orthopaedics.
• He has completed Medical Doctor Training from Ataturk University, 1969-1976. Thereafter, he pursued Neurosurgery Specialist Training from Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery, 1977-1982.

• Dr. Semih Barlas is a cardiovascular surgeon with 24+ years of experience.
• He has worked with renowned cardiac surgeons namely, B. Sethia, Leslie Hamilton and Colin J. Hilton and specialized in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Arrhythmia Surgery.
• He has expertise in varicose veins treatments, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery and Venous Surgery.
• Dr. Barlas graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and completed training on modern diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases in various centers of Europe.
• He completed training in Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation from Operationszentrum Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany, Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment training from Morrison Vein Institute Phoenix, AZ, USA and Venous Insufficiency Current Therapies training from Langone Medical Center New York University, NYC, USA.

Dr. Mehmet Şanser Ateş is a cardiovascular surgeon with 26+ years of experience. He has worked with Haldun Karagöz and his team. He has expertise in treating heart arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, Peripheral artery disease and Stroke.

Education
Dr. Ateş graduated from Hacettepe University, Ankara and completed residency in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department from Hacettepe University, Ankara. 

Memberships
He is a member of Turkish Medical Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Mustafa Remzi Karaoğuz is a cardiologist with 34+ years of experience. He has expertise in treatment of atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmias, permanent pacemaker, defibrillator applications ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias ablation. Moreover, he has many book chapters and authored 3 books and 2 of these books are on cardiac device therapy. He is a member of Heart Rhythm Society, European Society of Cardiology, European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (EACPR), Turkish Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology Arrhythmia Working Group.

Education
Dr. Karaoğuz graduated from Ankara University, residency in internal medicine and residency in cardiology at Ankara University. Moreover, he completed electrophysiology training from Baylor College of Medicine Methodist Hospital in Houston. 

• Dr. Feriha Özer is a neurologist with 30+ years of experience.
• She is an active member of the Parkinson's Disease Association.
• She has 40 publications published in international journals. 150 publications in national journals and book chapters titled Parkinson disease, Wilson Disease, Tremor and Diabetic Polyneuropathy.
• She has organized many scientific meetings and patient education meetings.
• Her clinical interest lies in Wilson’s disease, tremor, Parkinson’s disease, diabetic Polyneuropathy and more.

Dr. Emel Gönen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 28+ years of experience. She has expertise in pediatric orthopaedics, rotational and angular deformities, pediatric trauma, pediatric problems of the hip, knee and foot, cerebral palsy and neurological disorders.

Education

Dr. Gönen graduated from Hacettepe University, Ankara in 1991. She carried out a medical exchange program at Northwestern University, Chicago in 1991. Furthermore, she completed her residency in orthopaedics and traumatology in Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital by working there as specialist until 2000. 

Experience

Dr. Gönen worked in Ankara Diskapi Research and Training Hospital between 2000-2017 as Associate Professor and educator in a residency program since 2012. She worked as a research fellow at the University of Pittsburgh in the departments of Spine and Sports- Traumatology at UPMC and Children’s Hospital in Pittsburg. 

Memberships

She is a member of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID), National Delegate of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pediatric Orthopedic Association Member, Executive Board Member, Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK) Member, Turkish Orthopedic Research Association (TOAK), Turkish Spine Society (TOD).

Additionally, she is a Board Certified Member, SICOT (International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology), APOA (Asia Pasific Orthopedic Association), Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Crediting and Accreditation Committee, Cerebral Palsy Study Group, and TOTBID Committee for the Rights of Medical Doctors.

• Dr. Aykin Simsek is a renowned Orthopaedist and Traumatologist with experience of over 32 years.
• He is adept at performing Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries and Trauma Surgery.
• He also performs Surgery of musculoskeletal tumors in adults and children.
• He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include: Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber of Medicine, Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, Hip Knee Arthroplasty Association, European Pacific Society Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Association for Internal Study and SICOT.
• He has been involved in research and so far has published 52 scientific articles in reputed medical journals.
• He completed Medical Doctor Education from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, 1981-1987. Thereafter, he pursued Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist training from Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 1989-1995.

• Dr. Dilek Ural is a cardiologist with 24+ years of experience.
• She has expertise in the management of Acute Heart failure, Cardiovascular Imaging, heart attacks, heart failure, serious heart rhythm disturbances, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
• She has more than 200 articles published in national and international journals, 5 book chapters published in cardiology books and a clinical cardiology book.
• Dr. Ural is the National Coordinator of the Turkish Society of Cardiology for Protection from European Heart diseases.
• She is a member of the European Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Association, European Atherosclerosis Association, European Heart Failure Association, Turkish Cardiology Association, ESC Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology Working Group and European Cardiovascular Imaging Association.

• Dr. Ömer Yıldız is an Interventional Cardiologist with 20+ years of experience.
• He has expertise in Angioplasty, Percutaneous coronary intervention, Valvuloplasty, Congenital heart defect correction, Percutaneous valve replacement, Percutaneous valve repair and Coronary thrombectomy.
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Cardiology Association and Istanbul Interventional Cardiology Academy.
• Dr. Yıldız completed his graduation from Staatliches Mannheim Kolleg in 1995 and post-graduation from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg in 2001.

• Dr. Ozgur Oktem is a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist practicing successfully for more than 22 years.
• His area of specialization covers Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, assisted reproduction techniques, preservation of fertility in cancer patients.
• He offers treatment for Infertility, premature menopause, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, etc.
• He was awarded by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine in 2013, 2015 and 2016. 
• He also received President’s Distinguished Prize by the American Society of Gynecologic Investigations (SGI) in 2008.
• The doctor is a member of numerous prestigious associations that are: American Society of Reproductive Medicine, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, The Society for Reproductive Investigations, European Society of Reproductive Immunology, and American Society of Reproductive Immunology.
• He has been involved in research and has multiple publications in reputed National and International medical journals. His research area includes preservation of fertility in cancer patients (namely, oocyte/embryo freezing and ovarian tissue cryopreservation), endoscopic surgery (laparoscopy/hysteroscopy), premature menopause, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

• Dr. Baris Ata is a well-known Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with experience of more than 18 years.
• His area of specialization covers Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Gynaecological Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Women Health.
• He has been awarded by Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Association, the American Reproductive Medicine Association, the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, and UNESCO-ICRO for academics.
• He has also served as Scientific Program Director of National and International Congresses in Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
• He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that are: International Society for In Vitro Fertilization, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Association of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Association of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Association and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Association etc.
• He has been on the board of the World IVF since 2010.
• Dr. Baris is the 2nd President of the Association of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, where he has been on the board since 2012. 
• He is the second Turkish Doctor to be elected to the Board of Directors of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology.
• He takes a keen interest in research and has been nominated in the Board of Editors of various International and National scientific journals including Human Reproduction, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada, Gynecological Endoscopy.

M.D. Afsun Şahin is a well-known Ophthalmologist at Koc University Hospital, Turkey. 
M.D. Afsun Şahin received his medical degree from Ankara University Medical School followed by an ophthalmology residency from Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara.
M.D. Afsun Şahin completed his postdoctoral fellowship program from the Harvard Medical School Schepens Eye Research Institute, focusing on Corneal and External Diseases and Surgery.
His clinical interest lies in ocular surface and corneal diseases, sex steroid regulation of the ocular surface and adnexa, and corneal transplantation.
Dr. Sahin has over 100 articles, book chapters, and abstracts to his credit.

Dr. Ece Yurtseven is a cardiologist with 7+ years of experience. She has expertise in Echocardiography, cardiac transplantation, complex congenital heart surgery, interventional cardiac catheterization and more. 

Education
Dr. Yurtseven graduated from Yeditepe University, Istanbul and finished residency in cardiology from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She has been studying PhD in Molecular Medicine at Istanbul University Institute of Experimental Medicine.

Memberships
She is a member of Turkish Society of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology and European Cardiovascular Imaging Association.