Best Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey

• Assoc. Prof. Sadi Kerem OKUTUR is a well-known Medical Oncologist at MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL.
• He has more than 19 years of experience in managing and treating various types of cancers. 
• He completed his graduation from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY in 2001 followed by Internal Medicine Specialisation Training from TURKISH REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF HEALTH ŞIŞLI ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL in 2006. 
• Afterward, he completed his Medical Oncology Specialisation Training from ISTANBUL BILIM UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2011. 
• He earned the title of 'Associate Professor' in 2016. 
• Prior to working with Memorial Healthcare Group, he has worked with several prestigious medical centers across Turkey. 

• Dr. Kaya Husnu Akan is a renowned Orthopaedician & Traumatologist with experience of more than 21 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Nonunions: failure of fractures to heal, Malunions: fractures healing in a wrong position, Spinal deformities, Arthritis, Bursitis, Dislocation, Joint pain, Joint swelling or inflammation, Ligament tears, Bunions, Fasciitis, Foot and ankle deformities, and Fractures.
• He also has command over the treatment of Dislocation or separation, Ligament sprains or tears, Loose or foreign bodies, Pain, Tennis or golfers elbow (epicondylitis or tendinitis), Elbow stiffness or contractures, Infection of the spine, Injury to the spine, Scoliosis, Spinal stenosis, Spinal tumor, Fractures, and Spinal cord injuries.
• Dr. Akan has publications in several intenational as well as national journals.

• Dr. Faruk Hökenek is a well known Cardiovascular Surgeon with an experience of more than 18 years.
• He offers treatment to all kinds of cardiac problems and performs simple to complicated cardiac surgeries.
• He is proficient in doing minimally invasive cardiac surgery and robotic surgeries.
• He is a member of several prestigious associations that include the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Medical Association, National Society of Vascular Surgery and Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
• He is involved in research and has publications to his credit in medical journals.

• Dr. Can Tokman​ is a well-known Dentist with experience of more than 25 years.
• His expertise lies in oral cancers and porcelain crowns and bridges, prosthetic dental treatment and implantology, Aesthetic-Plastic Surgery, Orthodontics treatment, root canal treatment, filling treatment, gum diseases, laminate veneer, and tooth whitening.
• He attended various vocational courses abroad and in Germany, mainly in England, and in Germany and Greece.
• He took part in various dental congresses in Turkey as a panelist and speaker on various topics.
• Dr. Tokman knows English and German very well.
• He has many publications under his name in medical journals.
• He is an accredited dentist of the USA Embassy, British Embassy, Kuwait Embassy, and several others.
• In Ankara, he has lectured on Porcelain veneers, bridges and crowns, Chemistry of materials in Dentistry, Colour in Dentistry, General aesthetic rules in dentistry.
• He completed his graduation from the Hacettepe Faculty of Dentistry.

• Dr. Halil Ibrahim Sun is a Neurosurgeon with extensive 25+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neurooncology, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Gamma knife Radiosurgery, management of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, etc.
• Dr. Halil completed his graduation from Uludag University School of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul.
• He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Society).
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Neurosurgeries.

Dr. Omer Fatih Olmez is a medical oncologist with 18+ years of experience. He is a member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society, European Society for Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has expertise in treatment of lung cancer, breast cancer, blood cancer and Gastrointestinal cancer.

Education

He completed graduation from Ondokuz Mayıs University and medical oncology fellowship from Uludag University, Bursa in 2012.

Publications

Dr. Olmez has published 25 international publications, 35 papers, 9 national publications, 1 book translation and 5 International Proceedings.

• MD Necati AKSOY is a well-experienced Orthopedist at MEMORIAL DİCLE HOSPITAL. 
• He has more than 21 years of experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. 
• After completing his medical training from DİCLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 1992, he completed his 'Responsible Practitioner' training from ALİKÖY HEALTH CLINIC in 1995. 
• In 1999, he completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialisation Training from DOKTOR LUTFİ KIRDAR KARTAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL.
• He is an active member of TOTBİD( Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Birliği Derneği - Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association) and Diyarbakır Medical Chamber.
• He has participated in many courses, conventions, and seminars. 
• He has also presented posteral verbal notices at various conferences. 

• Dr. Hasan Yucel is a Cardiologist, based in Istanbul with 18+ years of experience.
• His area of clinical interest lies in Heart Valve Diseases, Cholesterol Disorders, Treatment of Heart Failure, Rhythm Disorders, Vascular Permanent Pacemaker, Peripheral Vascular Operations, Coronary Angiography, Stent placement.
• Dr. Hasan has completed his graduation from Çukurova University School of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Istanbul.
• To date, he has worked in some of the premier institutes such as Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas Numune Hospital, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Büyük Anadolu Hospital, Samsun, Medicana Sivas Hospital, Department of Cardiology.
• He has both national and international publications under his credit and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about Heart Valve Diseases.
• He has successfully operated more than 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications.

• Dr. M Serdar Kemaloglu is a Neurosurgeon, based in Istanbul with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from Erciyes University, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Dicle University.
• Dr. Serdar's areas of expertise lie in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurooncology, Neurovascular Neurosurgery, Waist and Neck Hernia, Epilepsy, Parkinson's, Management of neuromuscular disorders, etc.
• He was the first Neurosurgeon to perform ANEURISM surgery at Dicle University in 2000 and has worked earlier in the Ministry of Health, Dicle University, Istanbul Hospital.

• Dr. Tuncay Kaner is a renowned Neurosurgeon with extensive 24+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Spine Surgery, Herniated Disc management, Scoliosis, Canal stenosis in the spine, Neck Hernia, Slipped waist, Spinal Fracture, Neurooncology, Advanced therapeutic procedures, Disorders of the spine, etc.
• Dr. Kaner completed his graduation from  Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, followed by Neurosurgery Specialization Training from the reputed Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul.
• He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching, and Training Group, Turkish Spine Association, AO Spine, International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Neuro-Oncology.

• Prof. Dr. Hidir Sinan Cakirer is a well-known Radiologist in Turkey.
• He has a tremendous 32 years of expertise in Neuroradiology and Oncological radiology.
• He graduated from Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine in 1992. 
• After that, he completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, in 1996.
• Prof. Cinan is an active member of the Turkish Medical Doctors Association, the Turkish Radiology Association, the Radiological Society of North America, and the European Congress of Radiology.

• Prof. Dr. Ozcan Ciklatekerli is a renowned Neurosurgeon with an experience of more than 24 years.
• Presently, he is working as a senior neurosurgeon at Biruni University Medical Faculty Hospital.
• His expertise lies in Brain and Nerve Surgery.
• He has professional membership with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Neurochirurgie, North American Spine Societ, and the World Federation of Neurosurgery.
• Dr. Ozcan has publications in international as well as national medical journals.
• He also worked as Medical Faculty.