Best Female check-up cardiologists in Turkey: TOP 55 doctors

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™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (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 Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin 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.

Education 

2002 Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine 

1990 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine 

Experience 

2019 - 2019 Okan University Hospital 

2018 - 2019 Ibn Sina Hospital 

2003 - 2018 Pendik State Hospital 

1997 - 2003 Haydarpasa Numune Hospital 

1990 - 1994 Erzincan State Hospital 

Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital 

Kartal Health Group Presidency 

Yıldırım Beyazıt Mother and Child Health Physician 

Experience

2019 - 2022 Medipol University

2010 Private Nisa Hospital

2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital

Education

2008

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

2002

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic

2010 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2010 - 2016

Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor

2006 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2005 - 2006

Urfa State Hospital

1999 - 2005

Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

1998 - 1999

Duruca Health Center

Education

2018

Health Sciences University, Cardiology

2010

Dicle University, Department of Cardiology

2005

Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Experience 

• 2016 - 2017

İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• 2016 - 2017

Liv Hospital

• 2016 - 2017

Liv Hospital Ulus

• 2015 - 2016

Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital

• 2014 - 2015

Tatvan State Hospital

• 2013 - 2015

Tatvan State Hospital

• 2012 - 2013

CLEVELAND CLINIC

• 2007 - 2014

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education 

• 2013

DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

• 2013

Dokuz Eylül University, General Surgery

• 2007

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• 2007

International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Title: The impact of sarcopenia on morbidity and long-term survival among patients with peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a 10-year longitudinal analysis of a single-center experience.

• Authors: AĞALAR CİHAN, SÖKMEN SELMAN, ARSLAN ÖZŞAHİN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ALTAY CANAN, BAŞARA AKIN IŞIL, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
• Journal: Techniques in Coloproctology
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 24(4)
• Pages: 301-308
• DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02159-z
• Publication Number: 6776368

Title: Randomized controlled trial of 8 weeks’ vs 12 weeks’ interval between neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer.

• Authors: Terzi Cem, Bingül Mustafa, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ÖZTÜRK ERSİN, CANDA ARAS EMRE, IŞIK ÖZGEN, YILMAZLAR AHMET TUNCAY, OBUZ FUNDA, Görken Birkay, KURT MERAL, ÜNLÜ ŞADİYE MEHTAT, UĞRAŞ NESRİN, Kanat Özkan, ÖZTOP İLHAN
• Journal: Colorectal Disease
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 22(3)
• Pages: 279-288
• DOI: 10.1111/codi.14867
• Publication Number: 6012919

Title: The effect of fibrin glue in preventing staple-line leak after sleeve gastrectomy: an experimental study in rats.

• Authors: ÖZDENKAYA YAŞAR, OLMUŞÇELİK OKTAY, BASIM PELİN, SAKA BURCU, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM
• Journal: Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
• Year: 2019
• Volume: 34(8)
• Publication Number: 5242669

Title: Treatment of intraoperatively detected peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin with cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

• Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, YAVUZŞEN TUĞBA, Ozkardesler Sevda, Unlu Mehtat, OBUZ FUNDA, FÜZÜN MEHMET
• Journal: World Journal of Surgical Oncology
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 16(1)
• Pages: 70-74
• DOI: 10.1186/s12957-018-1369-7
• Publication Number: 4863133

Title: Magnetic resonance-based pelvimetry and tumor volumetry can predict surgical difficulty and oncologic outcome in locally advanced mid–low rectal cancer.

• Authors: Atasoy Gulsen, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Elibol Funda, SAĞOL ÖZGÜL, OBUZ FUNDA, SÖKMEN SELMAN
• Journal: Surgery Today
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 48(12)
• Pages: 1040-1051
• DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1690-3
• Publication Number: 4863005

Title: Is advanced age a hesitation for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in colorectal cancer?

• Authors: Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Ozkardesler Sevda, DURAL CEMIL, OBUZ FUNDA, CANDA ARAS EMRE, GÖKTÜRK ÜMIT KELEŞTEN
• Journal: International Journal of Surgery
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 51
• Pages: 156-160
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.010
• Publication Number: 4855751

Contributions to Conferences:

Title: Outcome of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal cancer: A single-center experience.

• Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, Sokmen Selman, Terzi Cem, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, OBUZ FUNDA
• Conference: European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Congress
• Year: 2018
• Location: Budapest, Hungary

Title: Predictive factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

• Authors: ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
• Conference: European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Congress
• Year: 2017
• Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Experience: 

2023 - 

Medipol Bahçelievler 

2017 - 2023

Özel İstinye Üniv. Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hopspital

2015 - 2017

DPÜ Evliya Çelebi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2012 - 2015

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

2008 - 2011

Kırıkkale Devlet Hastanesi

2007 - 2007

Elazığ Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2007 - 2008

Eskişehir Asker Hastanesi

2005 - 2007

Elazığ Karakoçan Devlet Hastanesi

2001 - 2001

Batman Beşiri İkiköprü Sağlık Ocağı

2001 - 2005

Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Ana Bilim Dalı

Education: 

2015

Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology

2005

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine

2000

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Prospective Surveillance Study For Risk Factors Of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections.

• Authors: Hoşoğlu Salih, Akalın Şerife, Kıdır Veysel, Süner Ali, Kayabaşı Hasan, Geyik Mehmet Faruk.
• Journal: American Journal Of Infection Control (2004), 32, 131-134.

Title: Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, And Effect Of Bicalutamide On Hirsutism, CRP Levels And Insulin Resistance.

• Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
• Journal: Hormone Research (2004), 62(6), 283-287.

Title: Spontaneous Rupture Of The Spleen In A Hemodialysis Patient.

• Authors: Aldemir Mustafa, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Çelenk Tahir.
• Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(3), 51-54.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

• Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
• Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(2), 15-18.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
• Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2005), 15(2), 100-103.

Title: Fenofibrate Treatment In Two Adults With Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type II.

• Authors: Yılmaz Şerif, Dursun Mehmet, Canoruç Fikri, Kıdır Veysel, Beştaş Remzi.
• Journal: Turkish Journal Of Gastroenterology (2006), 17(1), 62-65.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

• Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
• Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2006), 16(3), 133-136.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

• Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
• Journal: Clinical And Experimental Nephrology (2014), 19(3), 443-449.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Therapeutic Apheresis And Dialysis (2014), 18(2), 211-212.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

• Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Renal Failure (2014), 36(8), 1239-1243.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Journal Of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (2015), 29(4), 294-300.

Scientific Conferences:

Title: The Relationship Between Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

• Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
• Conference: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 13th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2004.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

• Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
• Conference: European Congress of Cardiology, 2004.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
• Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2005.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

• Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
• Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2006.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

• Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
• Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

• Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: Annual Dialysis Conference, 2014.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: European Association for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) Congress, 2015.

Experience

2019 - 2022

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara

2017 - 2019

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2001 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

1996 - 2001

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

Education

2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic

2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology

1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Nazli KORKMAZ, a renowned expert in the field of genital aesthetic surgery. The clinic, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is recognized for its exceptional medical standards and commitment to patient well-being. Dr. Nazli Korkmaz, who bases her treatments on the principle of "catering to all aspects of women's health," takes a comprehensive approach to women's well-being, sexuality, and aesthetics, addressing the unique needs of women throughout their lives. With a dedicated team, Surgeon Dr. Nazli KORKMAZ ensures a comfortable and professional experience, delivering optimal results when the patient enters her clinic. The clinic's medical team recognizes that each patient has individual requirements and expectations. Therefore, they customize every visit to meet patients' needs, providing personalized care at every step.

Dr. Nesrin Baştuğ is a gynecologist specializing in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). She graduated from Ege University in 1994 and has since held positions at Kütahya Health Clinic, Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital and Private Emsey Hospital. She has been the IVF Unit Officer at Private Emsey Hospital since 2012.

With more than 120 medical publications on stem cells in preeminent medical journals, Professor Yvan Torrente is considered one of the world’s best scientists in regenerative medicine, genetic engineering of stem cells and advanced gene therapies for degenerative diseases. Prof. Torrente is currently the director of the Neurology department of the “Policlinico” Hospital in Milan as well as the head of the cell laboratory for the advanced therapy medical products in Milan.

In addition, Yvan is a professor in neurology at the University of Milan. Prof. Torrente is assisted by a team of highly trained and well-regarded doctors, biologists and researchers in the laboratory in Milan who provide external assistance and consultancy to our medical team. Specifically, over the years, Professor Torrente has helped our team to develop GMP compliant and high-quality safety standards in complex research projects, applying the same to medicinal and clinical products catered for specific uses.

Professor Torrente is currently leading and supervising several clinical trials in Europe on stem cell use in human beings as well as other advanced therapy medical products. He also provides assistance and consultancy services to several other hospitals worldwide, especially in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Finally, Yvan is a well-known speaker at prestigious events, seminars and symposiums worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÖZATEŞ

Dr Ozates was born in 1966 in Birecik district of Sanliurfa in Turkey. He completed his primary and secondary education in my hometown, Birecik. He got into Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1983. After 6 years of successful education, he started Radiology education at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine by passing the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in the same year I graduated in 1989.

Between 1993 and 1995, he worked as a Radiology Specialist in various hospitals in Gaziantep. He passed the Assistant Professorship exam and started to work as a faculty member at Dicle University in 1995.

Post-Specialization Trainings:

2003, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Ankara

2003, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Istanbul

2001-2004, ESNR European Course of Neuroradiology (3 Semesters)

1997, Johns Hopkins University, Neuroradiology, Baltimore, USA

1997, Cornell University, Neuroradiology, New York, USA

1996, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Istanbul

1994, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, İzmir

1993, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Bursa

1993, UCLA Medical Center (as visitor), Los Angles, USA

1992-1993, Maçka EMAR, Dr. Murat Dinçer, Istanbul

His Academic Studies:

International Publications: 23

International Papers: 27

National Publications: 45

National Papers: 48

Conferences: 11

Citations: 210 Scientific Publications (Average Citations per Item: 10.50, h-index: 9), USA edition 1 Book, Various Conferences

Scientific Organizations he is a member of:

European Society of Radiology (ESR)

Turkish Radiology Association (TRD)

Magnetic Resonance Association

Istanbul Medical Chamber (ITO)

Turkish Neuroradiology Association

In 2003, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor with the examination held at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005-2013, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Radiology Clinic Chief, Training and Administrative Officer.

In 2013, he started to work as a professor at Nişantaşı University. On March 15, 2013, he was appointed as the Inter-University Board Representative for 1 year. He is a Member of the Board of Trustees of Ayvansaray University. He is a sub – specialist in “Pediatric Radiology”

His articles have been published in many magazines in Turkey and abroad. He presented written and oral presentations and gave conferences at congresses in various cities and countries.

As the Radiology Clinic Chief of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, he is the first professor who performed Coronary CT Angiography in a state hospital in Istanbul.

He is one of Turkey’s first Children’s Radiology Specialist Minor. He did his military service between March and April 2000 at the 200-bed Malatya Military Hospital.

Dr. Sogol Nasrollahzadeh is a medical doctor with more than 8-year experience in the private practice. 

In 2020, Sogol graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Giresun University in Turkey. Although she completed her studies, Dr. Nasrollahzadeh continues to receive training and to attend university courses in plastic surgery and skin disease related studies. After graduating, Sogol commenced working at the Ozel Bower Hospital, one of the leading private hospitals in Turkey. Over a period of 3 years after her degree, Sogol not only perfected her studies in cosmetic and aesthetic medical field, but also, she performed several successful procedures in treating dermatological diseases and regenerative treatments with a specific focus on anti-aging solutions.

Sogol has successfully completed additional studies obtaining an international certification and license in mesotherapy and regenerative medicine. In 2023, she set up her clinic in the center of Istanbul where, together with another doctor, patients can receive regenerative medicine treatments and skin disease related therapies as well as plastic surgery assistance. The clinic commenced to collaborate with Advanced Bio-Gen in order to provide a set of additional stem cells treatments for several medical conditions.

Sogol is usually described by her patients as a professional with high moral and human qualities, characterized by empathy, integrity, and compassion. Her dedication to the well-being of others is reflected in her ability for active listening and empathy towards patients. Sogol demonstrates strong morality in addressing sensitive issues and respects the privacy of patients with great ethical consideration. Dr. Nasrollahzadeh is known for her sincerity, transparency, and respect towards colleagues and collaborators. Her integrity is evident in the honest management of situations and adherence to the highest professional standards. Her leadership is team-oriented, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.