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Assoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon. He focuses on oncologic, metabolic, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic hernia repair, anti‑reflux procedures, surgery for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleeve gastrectomy.

Education: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). General surgery training (2004–2009). Research Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016). Roles: General Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Kyrenia, and Mevki Military Hospitals (2004–2016). Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı (2016–2022), Sancaktepe (2022–2024), and Medical Park Gebze (2024–2025). Currently at Lokman Hekim | Istanbul Hospital (2025–).

Dr. Bahri Gok is a urologist at LHÜ Ankara Hospital (2024–). He earned his MD from Selçuk University (2001–2007). He completed his urology residency at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2008–2013). He served in the Department of Urology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University as Assistant Professor (2017–2020) and Associate Professor (2020–2023). He was the Urology Training Supervisor at Ankara City Hospital (2019–2023).

Accreditations and training include da Vinci Console Surgeon training at IRCAD (05.11.2019). He attended the EAU Robotic Urology Section meeting (2018) and the National Endourology Congresses (2013, 2015, 2019). He completed a biostatistics course (2018) and holds a Laboratory Animal Use certificate (2012). Memberships: SIU; Turkish Urology Association; Society of Urological Surgery; Eurasian Uro-oncology Association.

Achievements include serving as an investigator in a 2024 international Phase 2 trial of adjuvant V940 (mRNA‑4157) plus pembrolizumab for high‑risk muscle‑invasive urothelial carcinoma. He supervised a 2020 doctoral thesis on robot‑assisted radical prostatectomy. He received Best Poster awards at EAU (Latvia, 2015) and at the Eurasian Uro‑oncology and SIU meetings (2019).

Prof. Dr. Vakkas Korkmaz is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology. Professor, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2025–present). Professor, Ankara Etlik City Hospital (2024–2025). Associate Professor, Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022). Specialist, University of Health Sciences (2014–2019). Education: MD, Akdeniz University (2002–2009). Medical specialty (2009–2014) and subspecialty (2016–2019), University of Health Sciences.

Research mentorship: Five completed theses (2016–2024) on endometrial cancer, cervical elastography, leiomyoma–fQRS, and iodine deficiency–postmenopausal osteoporosis. Memberships: European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (2017). Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society (2020). Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015–2017). Awards: Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015). Perinatal Medicine Foundation (2015).

Dr. Atilla Ozenoglu is a thoracic surgery specialist. He completed medical school at Karadeniz University (1984–1990). He finished his thoracic surgery residency at Pamukkale University (2003–2009). He worked as a general practitioner from 1990 to 2003. He then served at Adıyaman State Hospital (2009–2014) and Gaziantep Medical Park (2014–2017). In 2017, he worked at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital. He now works at Rize Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital. He serves as a thoracic surgery specialist and deputy chief physician.

Clinical expertise: lung resections (segmentectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy); VATS sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis; mediastinoscopy; VATS under local anesthesia; chest wall reconstruction with clip-plate implants; minimally invasive pectus surgery (Nuss, Abramson); diaphragmatic repair; diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy.

Academic work: thesis “Cardiac arrhythmias after thoracotomy” (2008). Articles on non-traumatic chylothorax (2005) and primary lung liposarcoma (2009). Posters and case reports on hydatidosis serology (2012), costal osteochondroma resection (2014), and a Foley catheter imaging method in empyema necessitatis (2007).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2022–present). He previously worked at the Ankara University Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. His focus is minimally invasive valve surgery. He performs right anterior minithoracotomy, sutureless aortic valve replacement, multiple valve implantation, and combined valve surgery with right coronary artery bypass.

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Heart Lung Circ, Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, and Cardiovasc Ther. His work includes studies on molecular signatures of chronic atrial fibrillation in primary mitral regurgitation. Qualifications: Cardiovascular Surgery specialization (Ankara University) and MD (Erciyes University). Memberships: EACTS, ISMICS, MIRC, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Vascular Surgery, and Turkish Society of Hematology.

Dr. Emre Acaroglu is an Orthopaedist & Traumatologist with 33+ years of experience. He is an active member of multiple organizations and has completed various educational programs, published papers and books, and presented at conferences.

Dr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist. He earned his medical degree from the Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed his urology residency at the Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2005–2010).

He practiced at the Ministry of Health Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 2005–2010 and 2014–2016. He worked at Van Military Hospital in 2011–2012. He served at Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital in 2012–2014. He worked at Ordu State Hospital in 2016. He continued at Ordu University Training and Research Hospital in 2016–2019. He served at Lokman Hekim University, Department of Urology, in 2019. He also worked at the Private Ankara IVF Center in 2019.

Asst. Prof.Dr. Bilge Özcan

Department of Endodontics

Fields of Study and Interests

• Root Canal Treatment
• Retreatment
• Restorative Dental Treatments
• Dental Bleaching

Education

• 2019- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics
• 2015- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Work Experience

• 2021– continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
• Mamak Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Ankara, Türkiye

Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association
• Turkish Endodontics Association

Publications and Congress Statements

OZCAN B, SONAT B. (2020) Dental Root Channel Treatment of the Mandibular First Premolar with Type IV Vertucci Channel Morphology. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 5 (12):1-3

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Taurodont First Molar and its Treatment. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 6 (2): 1-5

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Treatment and Follow-up for Teeth with Apical Lesion

after Complicated Crown Fracture.Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 36 (3):28616-28620

Ozcan B, Biçer B, Şaklar F,  Bal L, Evaluation of push-out bond strength of bioceramic root canal sealers, with different final irrigations protocols. Journal Comptes rendus de l’Académie bulgare des Sciences. (DOI: 10.7546/CRABS.2023.12.15). SCIE

Gulsevim Oda, D.D.S, Pedodontics.

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anterior and posterior region restorations
• Milk tooth amputation and root canal treatment 
• Tooth extraction and space maintainers
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia
• Protective dental treatments

Education

2020 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentsitry Department of Pedodontics

2015 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2015-2020 Istanbul University Department of Pedodontics

Publications

Birant S, Koruyucu M, Ozcan H, Ilisulu C, Kasimoglu Y, Avcu N, Kocaaydin S, Bektas D, Usta G, Akay C, Bekiroglu N, Seymen F. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of the Community about Oral and Dental Health [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 15]. Eur J Dent. 2020;10.1055/s-0040-1716583.

Oda, G., Karayagmurlu, A., Dagli, I., Aren, G., & Soylu, N. (2021). Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study from Turkey. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 11(3), 186.

Göksel, S., ERTURK, A. F., Gulsevim, O. D. A., KARABAŞ, H. Ç., & Özcan, İ. (2023). Use of cone-beam computed tomography in pediatric patients: A retrospective observational study.Sağlık Bilimlerinde İleri Araştırmalar Dergisi,6(2), 173-178

Burcin Kalender, D.D.S. Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Study And Interests

• Anterior and Posterior Aesthetic Restorations
• Adhesive Fiber Bridges
• Restorative Dental Treatment
• Dental Aesthetics
• Dental Whitening
• Composite Lamina Restorations

Education

2016 - Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry 

2011 - Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2019 - 2020 Private Dental Clinic

2016 - 2019 Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry

2011 - 2016 Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry

2011 - 2012 Duaçınarı Dental Polyclinic

Publications

Alpaslan C, Hasanoglu E.G.N, Alpaslan G, Yılmaz B, Kalender B. ‘Role of Direct Fluorescence Visualization for Screening of Oral Cancer and its Impact on Raising Awareness’. Jacobs Journal of Dentistry and Research, 2015, 2(4): 026

Ergin E, Yazici AR, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of an Er:YAG laser-activated bleaching system with different light-activated bleaching systems for color change, surface roughness, and enamel bond strength’. Lasers in Medical Science, 2018, 33(9):1913-18.

Arhun N, Kalender B, Tuncer D, Berkmen B, Celik C. ‘Influence of operator experience on bond strength of different adhesives to dentin.’ J Conserv Dent 2020;23:32‑5.

Kalender B. ‘Treatment of Initial Caries Lesions’.Current Aesthetic Approaches in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(2):58-65

Kalender B. ‘Smart Materials in Restorative Dentistry’. Adhesive materials used in restorative dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(3):164

Kalender B. ‘Laser Applications on Preventive Dentistry’. Lasers in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2018; p.15-9. (Book Chapher)

25th Annual Congress of the DGL (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laser), Munchen, Germany Kalender B, Lausch J, Gutknecht N, Gorucu J. ‘Surface Layer Erosion of Artificial Caries Lesions Using The Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Preparation For Resin Infiltration’

 IADR Conference 2013/ 46th Meeting of the Continental European Division of International Association for Dental Research, Firenze, Italy Kalender B, Yazıcı AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of laser etching parameters on dentin surface roughness’

International Laser Congress 2014, Istanbul, Turkey Kalender B, Yazıcı, AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of acid and laser-etching on universal adhesives’ bond strength’

AIC 19th International Congress and Conseuro, 2017, Bologna, ITALY Yazici AR, Ergin E, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of ER:YAG laser-bleaching with different light-activated bleaching systems’

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.