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Mustafa Balci
Radiologist
25 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Mustafa Balci

Radiologist
25 years of experience

Experience

Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic

Academy Medical Center

Anaclinic Medical Center

Kayseri State Hospital

Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic

Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center

Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
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Herniated disc surgery $13784
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Hulya Gurel Savas
Radiologist
15 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Hulya Gurel Savas

Radiologist
15 years of experience

Specializations

Abdomen Radiology

Doppler Radiology

Obstetric Radiology

Breast Radiology

Musculoskeletal Radiology

Pediatric Radiology

Neuroradiology

Nonvascular Interventional Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
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Serdar Tasdemir
Neurologist
18 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Serdar Tasdemir

Neurologist
18 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Headache
  • Migraine Botox
  • Dizziness
  • Epilepsy
  • Peripheral nerve diseases
  • Parkinson
  • Alzheimer
  • Cerebrovascular diseases
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  • EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE
  • 2006 Gulhane Military Medical Faculty, Medical Education
  • 2013 Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Specialization, Ankara

 

  • INSPECTION
  • 2007-2009 Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces, Turkish Forces Regiment, Nicosia
  • 2009-2013 GATA Neurology Specialization Training
  • 2014-2017 Beytepe Military Hospital, Murat Erdi Eker State Hospital
  • 2018-2020 Osmaniye İbn-i Sina Hospital 2020-2021
  • İskenderun Gelişim Hospital
  • 2021-2022 Ankara Alife International Hospital 2021-2022
  • Ankara Alife International Hospital

 

  • Education and Training:
  • Medical Degree: Graduated from a top medical school in Turkey, showcasing a solid foundation in medical sciences.
  • Neurology Specialization: Completed his specialization in Neurology at a reputable institution, gaining extensive knowledge and expertise in the field.

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Current Position: Serving as a Specialist Neurologist at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul. This hospital is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, combining advanced technology with personalized care.
  • Clinical Expertise: Dr. Taşdemir has substantial experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
  • Patient-Centered Approach: Committed to providing comprehensive care tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring the highest level of comfort and satisfaction.

 

  • Competitive Advantages:
  • Advanced Diagnostic Tools: Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment methodologies, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective management of neurological disorders.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with a team of specialists across various disciplines to provide holistic and coordinated care for complex neurological conditions.
  • Continuous Learning: Regularly participates in national and international conferences and workshops, staying updated with the latest advancements in neurology.

 

  • Achievements and Recognition:
  • Patient Satisfaction: Highly rated by patients for his thoroughness, empathy, and effectiveness in treatment, with numerous positive reviews reflecting his dedication and expertise.
  • Contributions to Medical Literature: Actively involved in research and has contributed to several publications in esteemed medical journals, advancing the field of neurology.

 

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Rodi Ertogrul
Orthopedist
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Rodi Ertogrul

Orthopedist
14 years of experience

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

  • Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

  • Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

  • Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

  • Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

  • Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

  • Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

  • Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

  • Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present
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Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz
Neurologist
25 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

Neurologist
25 years of experience

Assoc. Prof.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.

 

She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008.  She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021.  In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London.  She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.

 

Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides each patient the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support.

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Mehmet Tonge
Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Mehmet Tonge

Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience

Medical School: Suleyman Demirel University, 2004

 

Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011

 

Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

Work & Training experience:

2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland

2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland

2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof)

 

2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands

2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center)

2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.)

Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses.

 

Clinical areas of interest:

 

• Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

 

• Surgery for movement disorders

 

• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

 

* Surgery for pain & spasticity

 

* Psychosurgery

 

Research areas of interest:

 

* Deep brain stimulation

 

• Stereotactic radiosurgery

 

 

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Basak Bollu Kilic
Neurologist
19 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Basak Bollu Kilic

Neurologist
19 years of experience

Dr. Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialization training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2005.

 

In 2004, she worked as an observer at the Department of Movement Disorders at the University of Barcelona Medical Faculty.  Having started her compulsory service in Kırşehir State Hospital in 2006, Dr.  Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD worked at Ankara Private Tandoğan Magnet Hospital in 2008, at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital between 2010-2016, at Bilgi University Electroneurophysiology Department between 2013-2017, at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine between 2017-2018 and at Medical Park between 2016-2018. She worked as an Assistant Professor at Göztepe Hospital.

 

In September 2018, at Istanbul Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) she created the patients' treatment plans. She provides each patient with the most appropriate personalized medical follow-up and treatment support.

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Naki Keles
Neurosurgeon
15 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Naki Keles

Neurosurgeon
15 years of experience

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
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Herniated disc surgery $13784
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Ibrahim Akkurt
Neurosurgeon
15 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Ibrahim Akkurt

Neurosurgeon
15 years of experience

Specializations

Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

Brain and Spine Tumors

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
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Hasan Kalkan
Orthopedic surgeon
33 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Hasan Kalkan

Orthopedic surgeon
33 years of experience

Specializations

 

Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery

Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery

Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery

Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)

Trauma Surgery

Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision

 

Experience

 

Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993

 

İnönü University Research Hospital 1994

Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000

Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002

Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010

Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018

Hospital Park 2019-2021

 

Education

 

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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4.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $13784
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Levent Dalar
Pulmonologist
28 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Levent Dalar

Pulmonologist
28 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Interventional Bronchoscopy 

Respiratory Deficiencies 

Rare diseases of the lung 

Interstitial lung diseases 

Psychoneuroimmunology 

Medical Fitness and nutrition 

Education 

Bachelor’s: Istanbul University / Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / 1988-1997 

Specialization in Medicine: Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis / 2001-2006 The Importance and Value of CA-125 in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Pleurisy / Assoc. Sedat Altın - Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Experience 

Dr. / Ayazağa MCHFP / 1997-2001 

Assist. Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / 2001-2006 

Res. See. / Hopital St-Marguerite Center Laser / 2004 

Res. See. / University de St-Etienne, Faculte de Medecin, Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique / 2005 

Dr. / Bozüyük State Hospital / 2006-2008 

Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Interventional Pulmonology Unit / 2008-2012 

Dr. / Zürich University Faculty of Medicine, Lung Transplantation Unit / 2009-2010 

Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit / 2010-2012 

Assoc. Dr / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2013- 2017 

Prof. Dr. / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2017-2018 • prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital / 2018-2018 

Prof. Dr. Demiroglu Science Un. Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases USA-Istanbul / 2018-2020 Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler and Şişli Hospitals / 2020-2021 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul / 2021 -

Memberships 

European Respiratory Society (ERS) 

European Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (EABIP) 

Societé de Pnemologie de langue Française (SPLF) 

Groupe d’Endoscopie de langue française (GELF)

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Basak Bolluk Kilic
Neurologist
25 years of experience
4.8
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)

Basak Bolluk Kilic

Neurologist
25 years of experience
Dr. Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD is a Medical Doctor who specializes in Parkinson's and other Movement Disorder Diseases. She has received special training in EEG and EMG, Botulinum Toxin applications, and Deep Brain neurostimulator (DBS) Programming. Currently, she is providing personalized medical follow-up and treatment support for patients at Istanbul Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER).Read more
4.8
34 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) $20000
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) $20000
Removal of spinal cord tumor $1500 - $2000
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Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen
Orthopedist
21 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen

Orthopedist
21 years of experience

Medical Fields of Interest:

• Spine Surgery

• Prosthetic Surgery,

• Trauma

• Sports Medicine


Education:

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY Istanbul Faculty Of Medicine (1998-2004)
  • ISTANBUL MEDENİYET UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE / SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT / ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Experience:

• İzmir Military Hospital (Military Service 2010-2011)

• Bingöl State Hospital (Compulsory service 2011-2013)

• Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Spine surgery fellowship training 2013-2014)

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Dr. Lecturer (2014-2015)

• Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital (2015-2021)

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Umut Dogu Akturk
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Umut Dogu Akturk

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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4.2
32 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Colectomy (large bowel resection) $11000 - $16000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $38000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $9500 - $14500
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Kamran Aghayev
Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.Read more
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5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $13750 - $21900
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Birol Baytan
Pediatric hematologist
33 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Birol Baytan

Pediatric hematologist
33 years of experience

Prof. Baytan is a doctor who graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992 and became a Specialist in Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases. He is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, leukemia, anemia, and other diseases. He has 15 articles published in international refereed journals, 9 full texts presented and published in international scientific meetings, 3 books/book chapters written, and 8 articles published in local refereed journals.

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4.2
32 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Colectomy (large bowel resection) $11000 - $16000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $38000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $9500 - $14500
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Tamer Tekin
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Tamer Tekin Practice in Göztepe City Hospital

Tamer Tekin

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience

Dr. Tamer Tekin is a distinguished Neurosurgeon who received his medical degree from Gülhane Military Medicine Faculty in 1999. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions and treatments, with particular focus on spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, and advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Tekin specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, laser discectomy, and various therapeutic interventions including spinal injections and kyphoplasty.

As a spine specialist, Dr. Tekin has developed significant expertise in complex procedures such as disc replacement and spine reconstruction. His practice extends to the treatment of spine tumors and infections, demonstrating his comprehensive approach to spinal care.

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Ahmet Kurtulmus
Orthopedist
33 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Dr.Ahmet Kurtulmus Orthopedics Clinic

Ahmet Kurtulmus

Orthopedist
33 years of experience


Op. Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş graduated from İzmir Private Turkish College in 1986. He completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1992 and 1996, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İzmir Atatürk Hospital. Between 2000 and 2006, Dr. Ahmet Kurtulmuş operated his own private clinic at the same time, where he managed his patients and performed surgeries at an affiliated private hospital with which he had an agreement. Due to unchanged regulations during that period, he was also able to work at a state hospital in addition to managing his private clinic and conducting surgeries at the affiliated private hospital. From 1997 to 2012, he continued his career as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2012 and 2021, he worked at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital. After retiring from public service in 2021, he worked at Özel Ege Yaşam Hospital and Özel Ege İnci Surgical Medical Center. Since 2023, he has been practicing medicine in his private clinic. He is proficient in English. Married and a father of two, he is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association.

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Erkam Komurcu
Orthopedic oncologist
21 years of experience
4.3
41 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital

Erkam Komurcu

Orthopedic oncologist
21 years of experience

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• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hand Surgery Branсh

 

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Spine Surgery Branсh

 

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Sports Injuries Branсh

 

• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pediatric Orthopedics Branсh

 

Assoc. Prof. Erkam KÖMÜRCÜ, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, with experience in teaching and administrative duties. He has a Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology –Training Council (TOTEK) – BOARD certificate from 2010 and a Title of Associate Professor from April 2015. Dr. Kömürcü has extensive experience in orthopedic and trauma, hand and upper extremity injuries, fractures and dislocations of lower limb, radiological evaluation in musculoskeletal tumors, interventional hip dysplasia, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, vertebral fractures, low back pain and fractures in pelvis.

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4.3
41 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $3000 - $8000
CyberKnife $6000 - $6500
Rotator cuff repair surgery
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Oztekin Oto
Cardiovascular surgeon
40 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Heart Surgery Turkey

Oztekin Oto

Cardiovascular surgeon
40 years of experience

Biography

Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Highly regarded medical professional with extensive experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, performing groundbreaking procedures, and leading highly successful departments to advance healthcare treatments worldwide. Accomplished professional that has pioneered surgeries, published over 100 papers in international journals, and presented over 2K lectures worldwide. Expert surgeon with strong record of founding and leading associations, creating departments to support cardiovascular treatments, and facilitating comprehensive instruction to bolster student knowledge and practice of advanced medical procedures/treatments.

Professional Expertise Fields

Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery

Heart TX and Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

Total Arterial Coronary Bypass Surgery

 

 

 

Minimally Invasive Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Congenital Heart Surgery

 

 

Coronary Artery Bypass Operations

Adult Congenital Heart Surgery

Pioneering Accomplishments in Surgery

First Heart-Lung Transplantation (1998)

First Heart Transplantation in Child (1998)

First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (1999)

First PDA Closure by VATS (1999)

First Domino Procedure (1999)

Thoracoscopic Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)

Minimal Invasive Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)

 

 

 

Professional Experience

1989-2023 (Present) – Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

2004-2023 (Present) – President, Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2014-2016 – President, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Heart Transplantation Center License Renewal, Dokuz Eylül University

2000 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Adult Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1996 – Assigned as Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University

1996 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Child Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Founded Pediatric and Newborn Heart Surgery Program, Dokuz Eylul University

1989-2001 – Founding Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1989 – House Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh

Education

2011 – Received Ministry of Health of Turkey Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Certificate

1996 – Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1986-1989 – Military Service at Gülhane Military Academy Hospital and Compulsory Service at Higher Specialization Hospital of Turkey

1980-1986 – Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery (Clinical Directors: Prof. Dr. Aydın Aytac and Prof. Dr. Yüksel Bozer), Hacettepe University

1974-1980 – School of Medicine, Hacettepe University

Professional Affiliations

2004 – Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

2002 – Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS)

2001 – Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

2000 – Member, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

1996 – Member, Turkish Association of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

1995 – Member, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

1993 – Member, National Society of Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Organ Transplant Association

1992 – Member, European Society of Vascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)

1987 – Member, Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International and National Duties and Professional Activities

2023 – Chairman, Asian Heart Society Council on Cardiovascular Surgery

2005-2024 – President, International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS) (Annual congress organization of Heart and Heart Foundation of Turkey)

2012-2014 – President, of European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2011 – Director of Transplantation Institute, Dokuz Eylul University

2010 – Treasurer, European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2010 – President, 59th Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery in conjunction with 6th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Board Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiac

2008-2009 – 1st and 2nd Training Courses of GUCH Working Group in European Society of Cardiology in conjunction with 4th and 5th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – ISMICS Winter Workshop Presidency 3th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – Treasurer, Working Group of GUCH in European Society of Cardiology

2005 – Cardiovascular Advisory to the Board of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group Treasurer, Founder President

2004-2023 (Present) – Founder of Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2004 – Founder President, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2002-2004 – Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology

2002 – Chair of the European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2000 – 2002 Vice Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology,

1998 – Vice President, Cardiovascular Working Group of the European Society of Cardiology

1998 – Vice President, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

1996-1998 – President, Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Symposiums in Izmir

1996 – President, 8th National Vascular Surgery Congress

1996 – Board Member, National Society of Pediatric Cardiology

1995-1999 – President, Local Monthly Cardiovascular Surgery Meetings in Izmir

1995 – Establishment and Presidency, National Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association Izmir Branch

1993 – President, European Society of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International Editorial Duties

Heart Surgery Forum

Innovations

E-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Editor-in-Chief)

Congress Scientific Programme Committee Membership

European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC)

International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Congress (ISMICS)

World Congress of Cardiology (WCC)

The European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (ESCVS)

International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS)

Scholarships – Certificates – Awards

2011 – Best Innovative Surgeon Award, Euro – Asian Bridge Meeting

1974 – Cumhuriyet High School, Ankara “First Degree Graduation”

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