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Dr. Ilter Alkan is a Professor of Urology at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds fellowships in laparoscopic urology and endourology from Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria. He also completed training at the University College London Institute of Urology. Dr. Alkan treats complex conditions including urolithiasis, prostate hyperplasia, and erectile dysfunction.

• Member of the Société Internationale d’Urologie and the European Association of Urology.
• Expertise in endourology and minimally invasive urological techniques.
• Formerly served as a urology specialist at Yeditepe University and Okmeydani Hospital.
• Treats male reproductive issues like azoospermia, varicocele, and Peyronie’s disease.

Dr. Feridun Cilli is an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Cilli specializes in knee and shoulder surgery and orthopaedic trauma care. He holds a Microsurgery Certificate from the GATA Microsurgery Training Center.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears.
• Served as Chief Medical Officer of the Military Infirmary for the 125th Regiment.
• Works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a facility with 26 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is an ENT specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in rhinology, head and neck surgery, and sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Vuralkan holds the Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate. He treats conditions like chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, and vocal cord paralysis.

• Winner of multiple national awards for research in otology and rhinology.
• Performs complex procedures including cochlear implantation and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Rhinology and Otorhinolaryngology.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University.

Dr. Furkan Bozkurt is a dentist at Inter Dental Turkey in Antalya. He previously founded and managed a dental practice built to European standards. He specializes in health tourism and international patient management. Dr. Bozkurt communicates with patients in English, German, Russian, and Arabic.

• Performs zirconia crown installations, porcelain veneers, and Hollywood Smile makeovers.
• Provides root canal treatments and teeth cleaning for local and international patients.
• Treats patients at a facility that is an official Straumann dental implant provider.
• Works at a clinic and lab that uses REDON digital prosthetic equipment.

Dr. Esra Vural is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. She has treated over 5,000 cases. Dr. Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). She specializes in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal procedures. Her practice is within a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Holds five certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO).
• Performed clinical research at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich.
• Authored academic books on retinal prostheses and corneal crosslinking treatments.
• Treats complex conditions like retinal detachment and vitreous body destruction.

Dr. Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. She has performed over 30,000 surgical cases throughout her career. Dr. Yilmaz is an international member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Holds personal certification as an INTACS corneal implants surgeon.
• Certified in IntraLase laser technology for refractive procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and LASIK.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Husnu Guzel has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He is a professor of ophthalmology with decades of surgical experience. Dr. Guzel has authored more than 100 scientific publications in his field.

• Treats complex eye conditions like cataracts, strabismus, and keratoconus.
• Expert in uveitis management and vitreous body destruction.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility following international safety standards.
• Offers comprehensive diagnostic screenings including refractometry and corneal pachymetry.

Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koc is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He authored medical books on cataract treatment and presbyopia corrective lenses. Dr. Koc holds membership in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Treats complex corneal conditions including keratoconus with ring implantation.
• Performs pediatric ophthalmology procedures and presbyopia treatments.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Selim Avci is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 1,000 cataract surgeries and 500 strabismus procedures. He specializes in surgical eye care for both adults and children. Dr. Avci works at a JCI-accredited facility that meets international safety standards.

• Completed 500 DCR procedures for tear duct obstructions.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Medical Association.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Educated at Erciyes University and 19 Mayıs University.

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed anesthesia and critical care procedures since 1998. He holds a specific fellowship in cardiac anesthesia from Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty. Dr. Soltanzadeh also trained in pain management (algology) at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center.

• Specializes in cardiac anesthesia, ozonotherapy, and chronic pain management.
• Served as Chief Physician at a state hospital for five years.
• Fluent in seven languages, including English, German, Arabic, and Farsi.
• Practices at Estexper Clinic, an ISO-certified and ISAPS-certified facility.

Dr. Habib Guliyev is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Dental Bosphorus in Istanbul. He has managed 5,000 surgical cases to date. Dr. Guliyev specializes in maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics. He graduated from the Azerbaijan International University Faculty of Dentistry. He completed surgical specialization at Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Performs complex procedures including All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants.
• Expertise includes sinus lifting, bone grafting, and wisdom tooth removal.
• Provides cosmetic services such as Hollywood Smile makeovers and veneers.
• Treats patients in English, German, Turkish, Russian, and Azerbaijani.

Dr. Bulent Erol is an orthopedic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize for orthopedic oncology at the National Turkish Orthopedic Congress. Dr. Erol completed his fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in bone tumors and complex pediatric orthopedic surgery.

• Completed a clinical visiting program at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK.
• Winner of multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical and experimental studies.
• Member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society.
• Treats complex bone injuries, fractures, and arthrosis using robotic-assisted techniques at a JCI-accredited facility.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Selcuk Kose is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has practiced thoracic surgery since 1999. Dr. Kose spent over ten years at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in lung cancer treatment and thoracic diagnostics. He completed his medical training at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed a cadaver VATS course and a videothoracoscopy course in Istanbul.
• Trained at the European Congress of Video Surgery in the Netherlands.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Lung Cancer Association.
• Treats patients at Memorial Bodrum, a private hospital with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds international training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany. Dr. Emiroglu focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, thyroid diseases, and proctologic conditions. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Specializes in hemorrhoidal diseases and proctologic surgery.
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association and the Izmir Breast Diseases Association.
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a private facility with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Kahraman Ahmet Salih Emri is a pulmonology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Emri previously served as a faculty member at Hacettepe University for over 25 years. He conducts research on respiratory conditions and sleep disorders.

• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Collaborated on oncology and neurology research at Boston University in the US.
• Board member of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group.
• Active member of the Turkish Thoracic Society and the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.