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Dr. Ümit Aykan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, and related eye conditions. He uses advanced methods, such as Multidiode laser therapy for glaucoma and multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery. These techniques help improve patient results and reduce risks.

Dr. Aykan has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a professor and holds several accreditations, including Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He is an active member of top ophthalmology societies. He has also trained internationally, including at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an experienced ophthalmologist. She focuses on treating complex eye diseases and performing eye surgeries. She is skilled in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, as well as ReLEx SMILE, LASEK, and LASIK procedures. Her work has helped many patients achieve better vision.

Dr. Akbay is a member of respected organizations such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is known for her expertise and dedication to patient care. Her patients report high satisfaction, and she continues to contribute to advances in ophthalmology.

Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak is an experienced ophthalmologist. He has performed over 35,000 surgeries. His main areas are cataract surgery with IOL replacement, glaucoma management, and retinal treatments. He is also skilled in general eye exams and advanced retinal procedures.

Dr. Bardak has published many research papers in national and international journals. He has received several awards, including the Troutman Award and best paper and poster recognitions. He completed his medical degree at Hacettepe University. He received further ophthalmology training at Ankara University and the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

Personal Information:

• Born in 1967.
• Completed primary education in Istanbul.
• Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

Education & Training:

• Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
• Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
• Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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Professional Experience:

• 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
• 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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Medical Expertise & Achievements:

• Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

Positions Held:

• 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Interests 
Robotic surgery,
Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
Breast and thyroid surgery,
Gastrointestinal surgery,
Anal region diseases,
Hepatobiliary surgery

Memberships: 

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Surgical Society

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr. Samuray Tuncer is a specialist in eye diseases. He focuses on ocular oncology and is known for treating intraocular tumors such as choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma. He uses advanced methods like radioactive plaque therapy. The success of this treatment often depends on the physician’s experience.

Dr. Tuncer is an active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology. He serves on the executive board of its Oncology Unit. He is also a member of the International Society of Ocular Oncology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, he is on the editorial board of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. These roles show his dedication to the field.

Dr. Zehra Karaağaç is a specialist in oculoplastic surgery. She has experience in both surgical treatments and minimally invasive procedures, including botox injections. She earned her medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. She then completed her ophthalmology training at Prof. Dr. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital, where she also received advanced training.

Dr. Karaağaç is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD). She is committed to high professional standards and ongoing learning. She is known for her strong success rate in oculoplastic procedures and her focus on patient safety and satisfaction.

General Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

 Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

Gastroenterology Surgery

 Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Education

 Bachelor's Degree - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982

 Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center

1982-1984

Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

Assistant Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of

Medicine 1993-1999

 Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1999-Current

Career

 Bachelor's Degree Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982

 Assistant Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984

 Assistant Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

 Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (January 15-March 15 short term) 1993

Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999

 Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery

NAME Ertan EMEK

TITLE Specialist Doctor

SECTION General Surgery

Summary CV

Date and place of birth: 17.11.1977 / Akyazı, Sakarya, Türkiye

Nationality: TurkishAcademic Title: Specialist Doctor

High School Education: Vangolu Anatolian High School 1995

Foreign Language: English

Graduation: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May

2007

Clinical interests:

Liver transplantation: Live or deceased

Liver, Bile Duct, Pancreatic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Oncological Surgery

Kidney transplantation: Living or deceased

Dr. Ahmet Alptekin, I continue my service in the Department of Pediatric Surgery

I did my Pediatric Surgery residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. My state service, Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr. I did it at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Currently, I continue my service in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Şişli Kolan International Hospital.

My CV; I was born in Aksaray in 1978, I completed my primary education in Nevşehir Kozaklı Atatürk Primary School. I finished secondary and high school in Konya Ereğli İvriz Anatolian Teacher High School. I studied medicine at Kayseri Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.

Areas of interest

Pediatric Urology

Neonatal Surgery

Robotic and Laparoscopic Interventions

Tumor Surgery in Children

Endoscopy and Cystoscopy

Job Experience

2000 - 2006 Physician Biophysicist 

Traumatology Institute, Baku, Azerbaijan

 2016 Research Assistant

 Gazi University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara,Turkey

 2016-2020 Assistant Doctor

 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital,

 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli Turkey

2020-2022 Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

 Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Mengucek Gazi Training and

Research Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,

 Erzincan, Turkey

 2022-2023 Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

 Kandıra State Hospital / Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

2023 - present Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

Florence Nightingale Hospital

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society