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Best Chest X-Ray cardiologists in Istanbul: TOP 41 doctors

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Ergun Tozkoparan
Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
5.0
27 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ergun Tozkoparan

Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist with extensive experience in treating various pulmonary conditions. He has conducted notable research in tuberculosis, particularly in changes in platelet indices in patients with the disease.Read more
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Sami Sokucu
Orthopedic oncologist
21 years of experience
4.7
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Sami Sokucu

Orthopedic oncologist
21 years of experience

Experience

2010-2012: (Specialist. Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2012-2017: (Specialist Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2017-Present: Assoc. Dr. Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital

Professional Memberships

1. European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology(EBOT), Member, 2014
2. Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member, 2014
3. Orthopedic Trauma Branch, Member, 2011
4. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK), Member, 2010
5. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Member, 2007
6. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER), Member, 2005
7. Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Branch, Member, 2005
 

Awards

COMMITMENT, PROVINCIAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, 2011

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Ali Levent Yalchin
Orthopedist
42 years of experience
5.0
27 reviews

Ali Levent Yalchin

Orthopedist
42 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Azmi Hamzaoglu
Spine neurosurgeon
41 years of experience
5.0
27 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Azmi Hamzaoglu

Spine neurosurgeon
41 years of experience
Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a skilled spine surgeon with a specialization in orthopedics and traumatology. He has a noteworthy career spanning 36 years in the field of spine surgery, significantly contributing to the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. Dr. Hamzaoglu is proficient in numerous surgical procedures including discectomy, kyphoplasty, surgical treatment of scoliosis, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, among others.Read more
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Fatih Arslanohlu
Orthopedist
14 years of experience
4.7
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Fatih Arslanohlu

Orthopedist
14 years of experience

Education and Expertise

 

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - 2010

 

İstanbul Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology – 2016

 

 

Work experiences

 

Private Family Hospital

Private Atakoy Hospital

Sancaktepe Health Center

Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital

 

Diyarbakir Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital

 

 

Subjects He Is Competent And Interested In:

Knee Calcification

Knee pain

Meniscus Tear

Knee Ligament Injuries

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Neck pain

Orthopedic Diseases

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder pain

Meniscus

Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations

Hip and Knee Prosthesis

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Senol Akman
Orthopedist
30 years of experience
5.0
27 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Senol Akman

Orthopedist
30 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Senol Akman is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon, with a specialization in knee replacement surgeries. He has over 32 years in the field and has a success rate of approximately 90% for his surgeries.Read more
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Serdar Karaman
Orthopedist
14 years of experience
4.7
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Serdar Karaman

Orthopedist
14 years of experience

surgeon. Dr. Serdar Karaman graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his specialist training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İnönü University. His previous experiences include Elbistan State Hospital and İnönü University. 

 

Areas of particular interest: Hand surgery, sports surgery, arthroplasty, cartilage injuries, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgeries, lengthening surgeries and pelvic fractures.



Scientific Publications

Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: 1. Which is more dangerous, earthquake, or the panic? Evaluation of the 24 January 2020 Elazig/Türkiye earthquake related musculoskeletal injuries. E Ergen, O Kaya, Ö Yılmaz, HU Özdeş, ÖC Batur, S Karaman, İ Güzel, .Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Derg 28 (9), 1335-1339 2. The Clinical Results of Tendon Transfers in Patients with Ulnar Palsy. S Karaman, S Ekrem, K Ertem. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews 5 (6), 1144- 1152 3. Clinical results of endoprosthetic reconstructions in metastatic and primary bone tumors. R Sevimli, S Karaman. Medicine Science 11 (1), 199-203 4. A Case of Glomus Tumor in an Unusual Localization of Hand. S Ekrem, S Karaman, K Ertem, H Köse. Clin Case Rep Int. 2020; 4 1198 5. Spontaneous extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture after ironing. S Karaman, M Köroğlu, ZM Özdemir, K Ertem. Oral Presentations Presented at Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2020 National and International Congresses: 1. Medium and Long-Term Results of Patients to whom We Performed Microfracture for Knee Joint Cartilage Damage. Karaman S, Ergen E, Aslantürk O, Kılınç Ö. 30th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 9-14 November 2021. 2. Medium and Short-Term Results in Our Patients Treated with Reconstruction with Endoprosthesis After Resection for Malignant Bone Tumors. Sevimli R., Karaman S. Bone Joint 2021 Online Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 1 - 04 April 2021, p.82 3. Mid-Term Clinical Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint and Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 4. Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K., Aslantürk O. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress (ONLINE), Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 5. Evaluation of Mid-Term Functional Results of Our Patients Who Had Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Kilinç Ö., Ertem K., Ergen E., Karaman S. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 6. Retrospective Examination of Patients Treated Surgically Due to Carpal Bone Cyst. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.47 7. Streptococus Pneumonia in the Proximal Humerus in a Baby Presenting with Brachial Plexus Disorder Clinic Case Report of Osteomyelitis Due to Disease. Karaman S., Özdeş H. U., Gündüz E. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.152 8. Retrospective Examination of Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of ThumbMmetacarpophalangeal JointCollateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.139-140 9. Retrospective Examination of Patients Who Had Tendon Transfers Due to Ulnar Nerve Paralysis. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.139 10. Case Report of Radial Nerve Interference Between the Fracture Line in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture . Karaman S., Sağir A., Çoban İ., Sevimli R. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.147-148 11. Should We Have A Controlling Hip X-Ray In A Child Whom His Hip Ultrasonography Reported As Normal Previously? Ceylan M. F., Karaman S., Karakaplan M. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey 10 - 13 May 2018 12. Medico-Legal Examination Of Patients With Developmental Dysplasia Of Hip Treated Surgically Due To Late Diagnosis. Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S. 17. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 13. Does The Implemented "Developmental Dysplasia Early Screening Program" Reduced The Need For Surgical Treatment? Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S., Kaya R. 17th international eastern mediterranean family medicine congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 14. Shoulder Septic Arthritis Occurring In Newborn With Brachial Plexus Paralysis Clinic; Case Report Presentation. Yıldırım E, Karaman S. 16th National Congress of the Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity and 5th National Congress of the Hand Therapist Society Abstract Supplement. May 6-9 2018, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey. Hand Microsurg 2018;7: Suppl1. P.47

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Ali Vefa Ozturk
Pulmonologist
14 years of experience
5.0
27 reviews

Ali Vefa Ozturk

Pulmonologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Bulent Polat
Pediatric cardiologist
38 years of experience
5.0
27 reviews

Bulent Polat

Pediatric cardiologist
38 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Nihat Kayabasi
Orthopedist
16 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Nihat Kayabasi

Orthopedist
16 years of experience

Specializations

 

Arthroscopic Surgery (Knee, Shoulder, Ankle)

Arthroplasty Surgery (Knee, Hip, Joint Prostheses)

Pediatric Orthopedics

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Micro Surgery - Hand Surgery

Lengthening and Deformity Surgery

Athlete Injuries

Trauma (Fracture) Surgery

 

Experience

 

Beylikbağı Health Center (2008-2009)

Gebze Fatih State Hospital (2009-2013)

Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2013-2018)

Gulf State Hospital (2018-2022)

Gebze Fatih State Hospital (2022-2023)

HospitalPark Darıca Hospital (2023-....)

 

Education

 

19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2001-2008

Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Specialization 2013 -2018

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Esra Demir
General practitioner
15 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Esra Demir

General practitioner
15 years of experience

Education:

  • Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, 2009
  • Medical Specialty: Internal Medicine, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, 2010-2014
  • Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, 2014-2019
  • Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Turkish Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, Qatar, 2019-2020
  • Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Mega Hospital Internal Medicine Department, 2020-2024
  • Associate Professor Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024-Present.

Roles in Projects:

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.

Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ ”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.

Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.

Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).

Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

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Ozkan Bekler
Cardiologist
9 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ozkan Bekler

Cardiologist
9 years of experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

  • Field: Faculty of Medicine
  • University: Gazi University
  • Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

  • Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
  • University: Mustafa Kemal University
  • Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

  • Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
  • Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

  • Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
  • Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

  • Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
  • Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

  • Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
  • Years: 2022-2024
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Ferah Ece
Pulmonologist
27 years of experience
4.5
218 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ferah Ece

Pulmonologist
27 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Liver-Gallbladder-Biliary Tracts-Pancreas Surgery 

Obesity 

Gastrointestinal System Surgery 

Surgical Oncology 

Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education 

1992-1998 Medical Doctor Education: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

1998-2004 General Surgery Specialization Training: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 

2007 Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training: IRCAD-Strasbourg 

2010-2011 Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery): Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland 

2011-2012 Liver Transplant Training: İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute – Malatya 

2012 Microsurgery Training: Erasmus Medical Center - Rotterdam 

2013 Liver Transplant – Observer – Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland 

Laparoscopic-Robotic Liver Biliary Tracts and Pancreas Surgery Training - IRCAD - Strasbourg 

2009-2013 Assistant Professor - Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 

2013-2018 Associate Professor - Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 

2018-2021 Professor – Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience 

2004-2005 Memorial Şişli Hospital General Surgery-Liver Transplant Unit - İstanbul 

2005-2006 Medical Ensign (Military Service) - Ağrı 

2006-2009 Sivrikaya Hospital - Düzce 

2009-2018 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Lecturer 

2018-2019 Memorial Şişli Hospital General Surgery & Liver Transplantation 

2019-2021 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

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Erkan Cakir
Pulmonologist
34 years of experience
4.5
218 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Erkan Cakir

Pulmonologist
34 years of experience

Medical Fields of Interest 

Acute and chronic respiratory problems 

Respiratory Infections. 

Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures 

Asthma 

Breathing problems during sleep 

Cystic fibrosis 

Tuberculosis

Education 

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997) 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007

Experiences 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023

Liv Hospital, 2023-

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