Best Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey

• Dr. Koray Acarli is a renowned General Surgeon and Organ Transplantation Specialist practicing successfully for more than 33 years.
• He is adept at carrying out surgeries for organ transplantation.
• He has attended numerous conferences and seminars that include 37 National and International panels, Congresses and Conferences as Panellist and 6 National and International meetings as Moderator.
• He is a member of 10 journals, associations and foundations.
• He completed MD, Medicine from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, in 1981.

• Dr. Nihal Çetin Turan is a renowned Paedontist and has experience of more than 16 years.
• She has expertise over the treatment of Dental check-ups, Dental treatment – scaling and cleaning, Dental fissure sealants, Dental fillings, Dental treatment for restoring damaged teeth, Root canal dental treatment, Dental treatment – tooth removal (extraction), Dental treatment – fitting of dentures, Dental treatment – fitting of mouthguards, Dental implants, and Orthodontic treatment.
• She has publications in several international as well as national journals.
• Dr. Nihal has attended seminars and workshops to improve her clinical and medical skills.

• Dr. Turhan Ozler is an experienced Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon.
• He has been practicing for the past 20 years and has gained proficient skills and expertise.
• His areas of specialization are Arthroplasty, Trauma, Deformity (Adult and Pediatric), and Sports Medicine.
• He completed his MBBS from İstanbul University İstanbul Medical Faculty in 1992 and MD from İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2000.
• He is an active member of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turkish Society of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, and The Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.

• Dr. Cedomir Dimitrovsky is a well-known Endocrinologist practicing successfully for more than 40 years.
• He offers treatment for various Endocrine related issues including Diabetes, Thyroid, Liver diseases, Pancreas problems, and Andrology.
• He is a member of several prestigious associations that include Macedonian Medical Association, Scientific Association of endocrinologists and diabetes specialists of R. Macedonia, ADA (American Diabetes Association), EASD (European Association for the Study of Diabetes), The Endocrine Society (USA) and EAA (The European Academy of Andrology).

• Dr. Faruk Alagöl is an endocrinologist with 39+ years of experience.
• He is a member of Endocrine Society, the European Society of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine Specialist Association and the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Turkey.
• He has published 27 articles in national journals, 40 articles in international scientific journals and edited 3 scientific books and wrote chapters in 4 books.
• He graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1972, completed a residency in internal medicine from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1978 and residency in endocrinology and metabolic diseases from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 2003.
• His clinical interest includes Adrenal insufficiency, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Thyroid cancer, Pituitary tumours and more.

• Dr. Cenk Büyükünal is a pediatrician with 37+ years of experience.
• He has won 8 prestigious awards (4 of which are international) and has received the Eczacıbaşı Science Award in 1987 and 1989.
• He has published more than 202 articles in national and international journals and was editor and writer of 15 books.
• He has attended approximately 500 national and international conferences.
• He is a certified FEAPS of the European Pediatric Surgeons Association (EUPSA) and recognized FEAPU (fellow of the European Academy of Pediatric Urology).
• Dr. Cenk is chief editor of the Turkish Journal of Pediatric Surgery and assistant editor of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgery International.
• He was awarded Honorary Fellowships from the Egyptian Pediatric Surgical Association (EPSA) and from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
• He is a member of the European Pediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA), European Society for Pediatric Urology (ESPU), the International Society of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, the British Association of Pediatric Surgeons (BAPS), the Society for Pediatric Urology (PEDURO), the Turkish Pediatric Surgical Association (TÇCD), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and board member of European Academy of Pediatric Urology (EAPU).
• He graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1976, completed a residency in general surgery from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1980, a residency from pediatric surgery from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1983 and residency in pediatric urology from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1993.

• Dr. Gülsevim Azizlerli is a dermatologist with 37+ years of experience.
• She founded immunofluorescent laboratory, Behçet’s disease and bullous disease outpatient clinics in 1980.
• She served as general secretary of Association for Prevention of Behçet’s Disease for 10 years and of Association of Skin and Venereal Diseases for 2 years.
• Dr. Gülsevim graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1972 and completed a residency in dermatology from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1977.
• She has several publications under her name in national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. Cihan Top is a respected Internal Medicine Specialist at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul. 
Prof. Dr. Cihan Top graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine in 1990. Afterward, he received special training in Internal Medicine from GATA Ankara, Faculty of Medicine Education Hospital in 1997.
Prof. Dr. Cihan Top is an active member of the Turkish Diabetes Association, the Turkish Intensive Care Association, the Internal Diseases Specialty Association, the Turkish Obesity and Research Association.

• Dr. Berkan Gürakan is a pediatrician with 35+ years of experience.
• He has written 79 articles in international scientific journals.
• His clinical interests are newborn health, general pediatrics and more.
• He is a member of Neonatology Association of Turkey, Turkey's National Pediatric Association and member of the Turkish Neonatology Association.
• He received the Wheyt Research Award for the article "Breastfeeding Time in Working Mothers” and the Milupa Research Award for her study "The Effects of Breast Milk Boosters on the Immunological Properties of Breast Milk".
• Dr. Berkan graduated from Hacettepe University, Ankara in 1981, specialized training in child health and diseases from Hacettepe University, Ankara in 1985 and neonatology training from Hacettepe University, Ankara in 1992.

• Dr. Sami Gürkahraman is a cardiovascular surgeon with 27+ years of experience.
• He graduated from Dicle University, Diyarbakır in 1992 and completed his specialization in cardiovascular surgery Türkiye Medical Specialization Hospital, Turkey in 2002.
• His clinical interest includes Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, Stent placement, pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Heart valve repair or replacement, heart transplant, Carotid surgery and more.
• He has many publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Bilgehan Yılmaz is a dermatologist with 35+ years of experience.
• Her clinical interest includes Atopic dermatitis/eczema, Laser procedures, Radiofrequency, NNC (Nevi), Hair problems and more.
• She completed her graduation from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1986, residency in Biophysics from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1990 and a residency in dermatology from Basel University, Switzerland in 1995.
• She has many publications under her name in both national and international journals.
• She has worked with prestigious hospitals in Turkey.

• Dr. Buket Pençe is a dermatologist with 34+ years of experience.
• She graduated from Ankara University, Ankara in 1982 and completed a residency in dermatology from Hacettepe University, Ankara in 1990.
• Her clinical interest includes lasers, Pulsed dye laser, Quality switched laser, Intense light systems (IPL, BBL), Fractional Lasers, Radiofrequency therapies and laser therapy for congenital melanocytic nevi spots.
• She has been associated with renowned hospitals in Turkey and foreign countries.
• Dr. Buket has several publications under her name.