Our Medical Authors & Reviewers
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Salih SöylemezMD, Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology
EditorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Salih Söylemez is an orthopedic surgery and traumatology specialist at Acıbadem Kartal Hospital. His clinical interests include pediatric orthopedics, spasticity surgery, foot and ankle surgery, limb lengthening, deformity correction, sports-related knee and joint injuries, and knee replacement surgery. He graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and completed […]
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÇorumMD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
EditorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çorum is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist at Acibadem Kartal Hospital and Acibadem Taksim Hospital. His clinical interests include robotic rehabilitation, spine health, movement disorder treatment, respiratory rehabilitation, Parkinson’s rehabilitation, manual therapy, lymphedema treatment, chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and pediatric rehabilitation. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in […]
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Burcu KaynarkayaAttorney, Legal Counsel
EditorBurcu Kaynarkaya is a dedicated legal counsel with a strong background in litigation and employment law. She earned her LL.B. from Marmara University Faculty of Law in June 2018 and has since developed practical experience across private practice and in-house legal roles. From September 2019 to June 2021 she served as an attorney at Arslan […]
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Dilan GüneşPhysiotherapist
EditorThroughout my career in the healthcare sector, I have always believed that every patient’s journey involves not only medical treatment but also trust, proper guidance, and professional support. This perspective has shaped my patient-centered approach at every stage of my professional development. After graduating from Istanbul Kent University’s Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, I […]
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Dr. Abdullah EtözMD, Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
EditorDr. Abdullah Etöz is an Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist with 21 years of experience. His listed areas of expertise include nasal shape abnormalities, facial asymmetry, parotid duct injury, parotid duct repair, nail bed injuries, nail bed splinting, diabetic foot ulcers, and negative pressure wound therapy. Dr. Etöz graduated from Selcuk University Faculty of […]
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Dr. Arzu ErcanMD, Cardiovascular Surgery
EditorDr. Arzu Ercan is a cardiovascular surgeon with a clinical focus on vascular surgery, varicose vein treatment, venous insufficiency, lipedema treatment, and lymphedema treatment. She provides care for patients with vascular conditions through the Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Varicose Vein Treatment units. Dr. Ercan graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and […]
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Dr. Bahadır KaynarkayaMD
Medical ReviewerDr. Bahadır Kaynarkaya is a physician and healthcare entrepreneur, and the founder of DGS Sağlık Turizm A.Ş. (DGS Healthcare) — the exclusive international-patient partner of Acıbadem Healthcare Group for cross-border patient coordination, digital health, and care navigation. Throughout his career he has built and led international patient-management operations that connect patients from more than 90 […]
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Dr. Lanya Qadir KhayatMD
Medical ReviewerDr. Lanya Khayat is a medical doctor with clinical expertise in emergency medicine, inpatient care, postoperative management, and international healthcare. She completed her medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and received her clinical training at Marmara University Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Khayat worked as an Emergency Medicine Specialist at VM Medical Park […]
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Dr. Mohamed Al-QadiMD
Medical ReviewerDr. Mohamed Al-Qadi is a Medical Doctor who graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul in 2020. He began his career in emergency medicine, spending five years in high-volume emergency departments, including tertiary referral and trauma centers, where he managed a broad range of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions. During this period, […]
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Dr. Şule ErenMD
Medical ReviewerDr. Şule Yıldırım Eren is a physician and a graduate of Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, specializing in medical aesthetics. She leads the plastic and aesthetic surgery unit at DGS Healthcare — the exclusive international-patient partner of Acıbadem Healthcare Group — guiding patients through aesthetic and reconstructive care with a science-led, natural-looking approach. She provides […]
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Dr. Tarek ArafatMD
Medical ReviewerInternational Medical Consultant & Physician Coordinator Dr. Tarek Arafat is a medical doctor specializing in international patient management, multidisciplinary case evaluation, and healthcare coordination. He currently serves as a Consultant Physician for international medical cases at Acıbadem HealthPoint, where he acts as the primary clinical coordinator for patients seeking advanced medical care from around the […]
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Eda Nur ŞekerNurse
EditorAs a Medical Case Consultant at Acıbadem Health Point, I assist international patients in evaluating their medical processes, analyzing medical files, and planning their treatment journeys. I contribute to the clear and reliable transmission of medical information by establishing an effective communication bridge between physicians and patients. Throughout my professional career in the healthcare sector, […]
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Emirhan BORAPhysiotherapist
EditorDuring my undergraduate studies at Biruni University’s Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, I supplemented my academic knowledge with practical experience in hospitals, sports health and performance centers, and pediatric rehabilitation. This period, where I had the opportunity to work with individuals of different age groups and clinical needs, allowed me to gain significant experience in […]
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Prof. Dr. Hamdi KarakayalıMD, Kidney Transplant
EditorProf. Dr. Hamdi Karakayalı is a physician at Acibadem Atakent Hospital’s Kidney Transplant Center. His clinical interests include kidney and liver transplantation, pancreatic, liver and biliary tract diseases, liver cancer, gallbladder and bile duct cancers, endocrine surgery, thyroid surgery, inguinal hernia, haemorrhoids and anorectal conditions. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1988 […]
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Prof. Dr. İbrahim YıldızMD, Medical Oncology
EditorProf. Dr. İbrahim Yıldız is a medical oncologist at Acıbadem Atakent Hospital. His clinical interests include breast cancer, lung and other thoracic cancers, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, liver cancer, and stomach cancer. He graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2003, completed Internal Medicine training there in 2006, and completed Medical […]
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Prof. Dr. Özlem SönmezMD, Internal Medicine
EditorProf. Dr. Özlem Sönmez is an Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital and Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. Her clinical interests include gastrointestinal, thoracic, breast, ovarian and prostate cancers, as well as cellular therapies. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1995, completed Internal Medicine training at Haseki Training and […]
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Serkan ŞahinPhysiotherapist
EditorI am a graduate of Istanbul Kent University, Department of Physiotherapy. I work as a Health Unit Manager at DGS Health Tourism in the field of health tourism. I work to ensure that the operational processes of the medical team, consisting of doctors and nurses, proceed more smoothly, efficiently, and effectively. My responsibilities include resolving […]
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Yağmur Temel SucuNurse
EditorMy role in the healthcare sector, which began during my high school years, now continues in the field of international health tourism, where I actively participate in medical operations, including organizing patient histories, conducting clinical evaluations, coordinating with physicians, and developing treatment plans.
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Yaren KayaAnesthesia Technician
EditorAs an anesthesia technician witnessing the most critical moments of health and human life, I view my work not merely as a technical discipline, but as a holistic art of care that touches the human spirit. I proudly continue my career within the Acıbadem Healthcare Group, blending the academic foundations I laid with a scholarship […]
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