Meet Elithair’s Expert Hair Doctors
Hair loss affects millions worldwide, often impacting confidence and emotional well-being. Thankfully, modern medical advancements offer effective solutions, led by the specialised expertise of hair doctors.
A hair doctor—whether a trichologist or dermatologist specialising in hair—plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating various hair and scalp conditions. Their professional insight ensures you receive tailored care to address your specific concerns.
Explore the benefits of consulting a hair specialist and learn how professional treatment can help restore your hair and confidence. Interested in a career as a hair transplant surgeon? Read our guide for the qualifications you’ll need to get started.
Our Medical Team
Dr. Abdulaziz Balwi
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board
General
Specialisation: Hair transplant surgeon & Medical Director
Foreign languages: English, Arabic
Education
2010 Karadeniz Ege University
2010 Aesthetician and hair certification
Experience
2010-2011 Aegean Hospital, Specialist for hair transplants
2011-2012 Mert Hospital, Specialist for hair transplants
2013 Emsey Hospital, Specialist for hair transplants
2013-2015 Nightingale Hospital, Specialist and coordinator for hair transplants
2015-2022 Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi, Specialist and medical director for hair transplants
2022-now Elit Clinic, Specialist and medical director for hair transplants
Areas of expertise
Hair Transplant
Management and Coaching
Certificates
ISHRS 29th World Congress
ISHRS 28th World Congress
Ege University, Masters Degree
International Association of Stem Cell Transplantation, USA
MF Plus Professional Therapeutic Workshop
NexGen Biopharma Technical and Product Workshop
International Association for Cell Therapy, Switzerland
Dr. Imad Moustafa
General Practitioner
General
Specialisation: General Practitioner
Foreign languages: Arabic, English, French
Education
Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Medicine
Experience
Konya Academy Private Hospital (Emergency Department)
Konya Private Eye Hospital (Emergency Department)
Elite Clinic for Hair Transplantation and Medical Aesthetics
Certificates
Emergency approaches
in intensive care ECG
Areas of expertise
Hair transplantation Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
PRP – Mesotherapy
Ozone Therapy
Dr. Fadil Balwi
Clinic Managing Director
General
Specialisation: Hair transplant surgeon & General Manager
Foreign Language: English, Arabic
Education
2012-2019 Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
2015-2016 International Patient Organizer, Florence Nightingale Hospital
2017-2020 International Patient Management and Organizer, Liv Hospital
2015 General Manager, Elit Clinic Hair Transplantation and Medical Aesthetics
Dr. Suat Çulhaöz
Anesthesia Specialist
General
Specialisation: Anesthesia and Reanimation Specialist
Foreign Language: English
Education
1975 Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
1980 Çukurova Faculty of Medicine
Certificates
Workplace Medicine, Ministry of Health
Experience
Derindere Hospital, Anesthesia
Balat Jewish Hospital, Anesthesia
Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesia
Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, Anesthesia
Dr. Hazal Jafari
Dermatology Specialist
General
Specialisation: Dermatology
Foreign languages: English & Farsi
Education
1993–2000 Medical University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2000 Medical University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2002–2006 Residency in Dermatology, Medical University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2006 Board Certification in Dermatology, Tehran, Iran
Experience
2000–2001 General Practitioner, Trauma and Emergency Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Bojnurd, Iran
2000–2002 General Practitioner, Private Practice, Bojnurd, Iran
2000–2002 Intensive Care Physician, Imam Ali Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Bojnurd, Iran
2006–2008 Dermatologist, Dermatology Clinic, Imam Reza Hospital, Bojnurd, Iran
2006–2013 Dermatologist in Private Practice, Bojnurd, Iran
2007–2010 Assistant Professor of Dermatology, North Khorasan Medical University
2013–2014 Dermatologist, Abnoos and Simateb Clinics
2013 Dermatologist in Private Practice, Mashhad, Iran
2014–2015 Head of the Baran Clinic, Mashhad
2015–2016 Dermatologist, Mashhad, Baran Skin, Hair and Laser Clinic
2015–2023 Dermatologist, Mashhad, Salamat Ideal Skin Clinic
Expertise
Dermatological skincare,
laser treatments,
aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology
Dr. Rabia Yamak
Dermatology Specialist
General
Specialisation: Dermatology
Foreign Language: English
Education
2011 – 2017: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
2019 – 2023: Atatürk University Research Hospital, Department of Dermatology
Experience
2019 – 2023: Atatürk University Research Hospital
2023 – 2024: Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
2024 – 2025: Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
Prof. Dr. Meryem Ayşit
Dermatology Specialist
General
Specialisation: Dermatology
Foreign language: English
Education:
2009 Kocaeli University;
2015 Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Experience
2009-2010 Darıca H. İbrahim Alemdar Health Center – General Practitioner and Gebze 112 Emergency Ambulance Services – General Practitioner
2010-2015 Haseki Training and Research Hospital Dermatology Clinic – Resident Physician
2015-2016 Yozgat Sorgun State Hospital – Consultant (Mandatory Service)
2016-2019 Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery EAH – Consultant (Mandatory Service)
2019-2020 Private Medical Hospital – Consultant
2020-2022 Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Expertise:
Medical Aesthetics,
Mesotherapy
, PRP,
Cosmetic Dermatology,
Facial Rejuvenation
, Dermatological Treatments
Prof. Dr. Ülkü Çağlayan
Dermatology and Venereology Specialist
General
Specialisation: Skin and venereal diseases
Education:
1984 Medical Faculty of Erciyes University;
1987 Ministry of Health, Hospital Ankara;
1990-1994 Cosmetology training, Germany,
Aydin University, Aromatherapy Certification Program
Experience:
1994-2019 Dermatological Clinic Istanbul, Founder;
2019-2022 Private Medical Center
Expertise:
Hair transplantation, cosmetic dermatology,
aromatherapy, dermatological diseases
Dr. Hüsamettin Keşküş
Anaesthesia Specialist
General
Specialisation: Anaesthesia and Resuscitation
Foreign language: English
Education
1976-1982 Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
2002-2006 Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty – Specialist in Anesthesia and Resuscitation
Experience:
2009-2011 Istanbul Hospital;
2011-2022 Pirgich Surgical Hospital;
2007-2008 Iğdır Hospital for Gynecology and Pediatrics
Expertise:
Anaesthesia and
Resuscitation
Dr. Asli Yildiz
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
General
Specialisation: Aesthetic medicine
Education:
1993 Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate Studies
; 2010 Beykent University, Hospital and Health Administration, Master’s Degree
; 2005 Ministry of Health, Certificate in Medical-Aesthetic Medicine;
2022 Training in Functional Medicine
Dr. Okan Bektaş Yildirim
Internal Medicine Specialist
General
Specialisation: Internal Medicine
Foreign language: English
Education
1981-1987 Medical Faculty Ankara
Experience:
1993-1994 Göle State Hospital, Chief Physician of Internal Medicine;
1994-1995 Nişantaşı Dialysis Unit, Consultant in Internal Medicine;
1995-2008 Eyüp State Hospital, Consultant in Internal Medicine;
2014-2022 Ekotom Private Medical Center, Internal Medicine / Responsible Manager;
2014-2022 Halıcıoğlu Medical Center, Consultant in Internal Medicine
Expertise:
Nephrology,
Cardiology, Hair Transplantation/IV Therapies,
Occupational Medicine/Workplace Safety, Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Aylin Hande Gökçe
General Practitioner
General
Specialisation: General surgery.
Foreign language: English.
Education
1995-2001 Medical Faculty of Trakya University
2004-2010 SBIstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Samatya) General Surgery
Experience
2004-2010 Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
2010-2011 Malatya Akçadağ State Hospital
2011-2012 Esenler Hayat Hospital
2012-2018 Balıklı Rum Hospital
2018 Medical Hospital
Scientific publications:
22 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals,
30 contributions presented at international scientific conferences and published in the Proceedings.
Dr. Tevhide Bozkaya
Dermatology Specialist
General
Specialisation: Dermatology
Education
1989–1995: Medical Faculty of Selçuk University
Experience
1998–2000: Ankara Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Department of Dermatology
2000–2002: Istanbul Haseki Teaching and Research Hospital, Department of Dermatology
2008–2009: Hospital Management
2002–2005: Haseki Teaching and Research Hospital
2005–2009: Ümraniye Teaching and Research Hospital
2009–2010: FSM Teaching and Research
Hospital 2010–2014: Hospitalyum Çamlıca Hospital
2017–2018: Private Practice in Ümraniye
2018–2019: Kartal Kızılay Hospital
2019–2021: Pendik Private Clinic
2020–2023: Pendik Private Clinic
Expertise:
Botox treatments,
Filler treatments,
Mesotherapy,
Hair strengthening with mesotherapy, Exfoliating treatments,
PRP stem cell treatments,
Dermaroller and Dermapen treatment,
Scar treatment, Cellulite treatment,
Allergy tests (prick and patch test),
Laser hair removal, Cryotherapy,
Electrocautery, Fungal infections,
Urticaria (hives),
Hair loss,
Psoriasis,
Neurodermatitis
Dr. Ömer Alp
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
General
Specialisation: Plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Foreign language: English.
Education
1970–1978 Medical School in Hacettepe
1981–1986 Military Medical Academy in Gulhane, Department of General Surgery
1986–1988 Military Medical Academy in Gulhane, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1978–1979 Military Medical Academy in Gulhane, Internship
1979–1981 Physician aboard various Turkish warships
1980 – 4.5 months of study at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk, USA
1988–1995 Head of the Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Naval Hospital, Kasımpaşa
Expertise:
Member of the Turkish Medical Chamber
Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber
Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery
Member of the International Association of Plastic Surgeons
Member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Shamsiya Mahammadova
Anaesthesia Specialist
General
Specialisation: Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Education
2011 Azerbaijan Medical University;
2021 SBÜ Şişli Hamidiye Etfal EAH, Specialisation
Experience
2021-2024 International Acıbadem Hospital
Dr. Erbil Ziylan
Medical Aesthetics Specialist
General
Specialisation: Medical aesthetics
Education:
1974 Boys’ High School Istanbul;
1981 Medical Faculty Cerrahpaşa
Experience
2001–2023 Dr. Erbil Ziylan Practice
1981–1983 Bolu Health Center
Dr. Gulchehra Alam
General Practitioner
General
Specialisation: General medicine
Education
2021 Ege University
Experience
2021–2022: Konya Private Metropolitan Hospital, Emergency Outpatient Clinic
2022 – Present: Elit Clinic
Expertise:
Fillers,
Thread Lifting,
Botox,
Mesotherapy
Dr. Özgür Onbaşıoğlu
Surgeon
General
Specialisation: General surgery
Education:
Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School, Istanbul University, Istanbul
Medical Faculty, General Surgery Ankara Oncology Hospital, Ankara University Clinic for General Surgery,
Endoscopy TC, Ministry of Health, Hair Transplant Training
Experience
2000–2005 Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
2005–2010 Tokat Zile State Hospital
2010–2011 Çerkeş State Hospital
2011–2014 Ankara Private Çağ Hospital
2015–2016 Elitium Private Medical Center
2016–2017 Avcılar Anatolian Hospital
2017–2021 Ankara Veni Vidi Hospital
2021–2025 Pendik Medipol University Hospital
Expertise:
General Surgery,
Endoscopy, Hair Transplantation,
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Dr. Ferit Kargaş
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
General
Specialisation: Aesthetic medicine
Foreign languages: English & Russian.
Education:
1980 Çavuşoğlu Private School, intensive foreign language course;
1981–1987 Istanbul University Medical Faculty, Doctor of Medicine
Experience
2000–2002 Dizayn Boru A.Ş., Occupational Physician
2003–2008 Sodexho Toplu Yemek ve Servis A.Ş., Occupational Physician
2004–2005 Modern Karton A.Ş., Occupational Physician
2005–2008 Nursan Automotive Systems, Occupational Physician
2005–2010 Hyosung Istanbul Textile, Occupational Physician
2010–2019 Ministry of Health, General Practitioner (Antalya Manavgat)
2019–2020 Quartz Clinic, Aesthetic Medicine Physician
2019–2020 Ulkar Holding Nobel Pharmaceuticals, Occupational Physician
2019–2020 See Kimya San. ve Dış Tic. A.Ş., Occupational Physician
2019–2020 Linea Dekor, Occupational Physician
2019–2020 Quartz Clinic, Aesthetic Medicine Physician
2020–2021 Hema Automotive Systems Inc., Occupational Physician
2020–2021 Deva Holding A.Ş., Occupational Physician
2020–2021 Aslı Tarcan Medical Center, Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
2021–2024 Promed Clinic, Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Expertise:
Hair transplantation,
Botox and filler applications, PRP treatment,
ozone therapy
Dr. Emre Badur
Anaesthesia Specialist
General
Specialisation: Anesthesiology and Resuscitation
Medical
Faculty Cerrahpasa of Istanbul
University of Health Sciences ŞİŞLİ HAMIDIYE ETFAL Training and Research Hospital
Experience
2001–2006 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Resident in Otolaryngology
2012–2014 Istanbul Çatalca Community Health Center, Family Medicine
2015–2020 Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Resident
2020–2021 Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Training and Research Hospital, Consultant
2021–2023 Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Consultant
2024–2025 Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, Consultant
Expertise:
Anesthesiology and Resuscitation / Medical Field
Understanding the Role of a Hair Doctor
A hair doctor is a specialist trained in diagnosing and treating hair and scalp conditions. With in-depth knowledge of hair biology and advanced diagnostic tools, they provide personalised treatment plans to address various concerns, from hair loss to scalp disorders.
1. Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern Baldness):
Characterised by gradual thinning and potential baldness, androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss. Hair doctors can recommend topical treatments, oral medications, or hair transplant surgery to manage and restore hair.
2. Alopecia Areata:
An autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss on the scalp or body. Specialists can offer treatments like corticosteroid injections or topical immunotherapy to stimulate regrowth and control the condition.
3. Telogen Effluvium:
Triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes, this temporary hair loss can be reversed. Hair doctors identify the cause and prescribe treatments to regrow and strengthen hair.
4. Scalp Infections and Disorders:
Issues such as seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, or fungal infections can damage the scalp and cause hair loss. Hair doctors provide medications and tailored scalp care routines to treat the condition and improve overall hair health.
Seeking professional advice ensures your hair and scalp get the targeted care they need, helping you regain healthy, strong hair and confidence.
Diagnostic Techniques Used by Our Medical Teams
Hair doctors use advanced hair analysis techniques to assess your hair and scalp health and create tailored treatment plans:
1. Trichoscopy:
A non-invasive procedure that uses a dermatoscope to magnify and analyse your scalp. It helps identify patterns of hair loss, inflammation, and other abnormalities, offering detailed insights.
2. Scalp Biopsy:
In certain cases, a small sample of scalp tissue is taken for microscopic analysis. This is especially useful for diagnosing conditions like scarring alopecia or autoimmune disorders.
3. Blood Tests:
Blood tests identify underlying issues such as thyroid imbalances or nutritional deficiencies, which may contribute to hair loss.
Contact Your Elithair Team
Struggling with hair loss? Our international team of specialists is here to help. Contact us today for expert advice on your options and take the first step toward full, radiant hair. Don’t let hair loss hold you back—start your journey with Elithair now!