Best Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey

• Dr. Umit Selcuk is one of the leading Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Turkey.
• He has been practicing for the past 10 years.
• His areas of expertise are advanced implant surgery on resorbed bones, zygomatic implant application, robotic implant application, etc.
• He has certification in advanced implant surgery in atrophic jaws and zygoma implant planning and implementation.
• He is fluent in English and is committed to providing the best medical treatment to every patient.

Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu is a well-experienced Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist in Turkey. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu completed his medical education from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001 followed by his specialty education from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu has also gained experience from the Walther Cancer Institute in the United States by working in a project that included Gene and Cancer research.
In 2004, Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu completed his fellowship program on child and adult hip disorders with Prof. Reinhard Graf. 
In 2006, Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu earned the title ‘Specialist’ because of his work on  "Ganz Osteotomy in Young Adult Patients" under the tutelage of Prof. Dr. Remzi Tözün administration. 
In 2006, he worked as an Orthopedist and Traumatologist at Erzincan State Hospital during which he performed more than 1,000 surgeries. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu was also associated with Istanbul Bakırköy Acıbadem Hospital for 2 years followed by the group of Medipol Hospitals for 3 years. 
In 2016, Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu received the title of ‘Assoc. Prof’ due to his continuous contribution to his academic life at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital and Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Research Hospital between 2013-2016. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu has more than 50 publications, articles and journals at national and international level. 
Assoc. Dr. Serhat Mutlu specializes in managing and treating sports injuries, knee and hip calcifications. His expertise lies in prosthetic surgery.

Op. Dr. Harun Mutlu
Op. Dr. Harun Mutlu is a coveted Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist in Turkey. His expertise lies in medical treatment and prosthetic surgery including trauma surgery, sports surgery, 
Op. Dr. Harun Mutlu completed his medical education from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2007 followed by specialty education from the Orthopedics and Traumatology clinic of Taksim Education Research Hospital. 
In 2012, he earned the title ‘Specialist’ and started working at Taksim Training and Research Hospital.
In 2015, he was eligible to enter the Training Cadre as Chief Assistant in the same clinic.
Between 2014-2016, he worked as an instructor in AO-Trauma Turkey. 

Dr. Cengiz Aras is an ophthalmologist with 19+ years of experience. He has published more than 47 international papers 17 international papers. He has expertise in Cataract surgery, vitrectomy, Glaucoma treatment, pediatric eye diseases, Corneal diseases and corneal transplantation.

Memberships
He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Retinal Specialist, European School of Advanced Scıences of Ophthalmology, Vitroretinal Surgery Unit Turkish Ophthalmological Society, Turkish Opthalmological Association and Turkish Opthalmological Proficiency Council.

Education
He completed graduation from İstanbul University and post-graduation from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Dr. Ozcan Ozturk is an ENT surgeon with 18+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of Dizziness, Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing), Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Gastric Reflux, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Hoarseness, Ear infections, etc.
• Dr. Ozturk has completed his graduation from Mayis University, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa. He received the prestigious Düzce University Scientific Publications and Project Development Encouragement Award in 2008.
• He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Association, European Laryngology Association, European Ear and Skull Base Association, Society of Head and Neck Cancer of Turkey.
• 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 voice disorders.
• Until now he has worked in some of the premier institutes such as Pittsburgh University Sound Center, Düzce Medical Faculty, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, etc.

• Dr. Özgür Karlıklı is a renowned General Pediatrician and has experience of more than 16 years.
• He has experience over the Neonatal intensive care.
• Dr. Özgür has expertise over the treatment of General Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Growth problems, such as short stature, and Early or delayed puberty
• He is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association.​
• He has scientific publications in both international as well as national journals.

• Prof. Can Atalay, M.D. is a renowned General Surgeon and has experience of more than 24 years.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Breast Biopsy, Core, Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpectomy, Colon Cancer Surgery, and Hemorrhoids.
• His clinical interest lies in Benign breast diseases, Fibrocystic diseases, Fibroadenoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Nipple discharge, Accessory breast pathology, Breast cancer surgery and treatment, and Oncoplastic surgery.
• Prof. Can is an active member of SENATÜRK Senology Academy and Head of Basic Science, Board of Turkish Surgical Association, Ankara Breast Diseases Association, and General Secretary of Turkish Federation of Breast Diseases Societies.

• Prof. Oluş Api, M.D. is a renowned Gynecologist & Obstetrician and has experience of more than 18 years.
• Her medical interest lies in High-risk pregnancies, Prenatal diagnosis and treatment, Fetal cardiology, Prediction and prevention of preterm birth, Prediction and prevention of cervical insufficiency, and Pregnancy complications.
• She has expertise over the treatment of Ovarian cysts, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Sexually transmitted diseases, Urinary tract infections, Uterine, vaginal and vulvar disorders, Vaginal yeast infections, and Vulvodynia.
• Dr. Oluş is an active member of the Turkish Perinatal Society and Turkish Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OJUD).                         

• Dr.  Kazim Yigitkanli is a Neurosurgeon with extensive 18+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in 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. Kazim completed his graduation from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from Diskapi Education and Research Hospital, 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. Muhammet Pamukcu is an ENT surgeon with 18+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of Dizziness, Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing), Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Gastric Reflux, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Hoarseness, Ear infections, etc.
• Dr. Muhammet completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa.
• He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Association, European Laryngology Association, European Ear and Skull Base Association, Society of Head and Neck Cancer of Turkey.
• 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 Nose Esthetics.

• Dr. Omer Vefik Ozozan is a General Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with 24+ years of experience in the field.
• He completed his graduation from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and did his Specialization from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic.
• His area of interest lies in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Transplantation, Oncological Surgery, Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Bariatric Surgery, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG, etc.
• He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Minimal Invasive Surgery Association, and Colorectal Surgery Association.
• Dr. Ozozan has attended several workshops and conferences in the field of General Surgery.

• Dr. Selim Sözen is a known Bariatric Surgeon with experience of more than 16 years.
• Dr. SÖZEN is an author of 93 publications including 3 book chapters, as well as a review boards of several journals.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally, Invasive Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical, Oncology, Hepatopancreatobilliary Surgery, Bariatric Surgery For Morbid Obesity, Bariatric, and Medicine, Endocrine Surgery, Esophageal Diseases, Breast Surgery, Esophagectomy.
• Professionally he is associated with the Turkish Surgical Association.
• He completed liver transplantation surgery at İnönü University(General Surgery Department, 2014–2015, Turkey).

• Dr. Volkan Kayar is a well known Orthopaedist and Traumatologist with experience of over 17 years.
• He is proficient in doing Orthopaedic Surgeries, Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic Onco-Surgery, and Arthroscopy, etc.
• Every year, he participates in Turkey Sports Injuries Association meetings.
• He is a member of the Kayseri Medical Chamber and TOTBİD.
• He has completed Medical Doctor Education from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Thereafter, he pursued postgraduation in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2002.