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Plastic Surgery: We offer plastic surgery services with our experienced surgeons using up-to-date techniques. We aim to achieve natural and aesthetic results by producing solutions specific to each individual's needs.

Hair, Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation: We offer special solutions to those struggling with hair loss, sparse beard or eyebrow problems. Our expert team aims to achieve natural results that suit the person's facial features.

Filling Applications: We safely perform filling applications used for facial rejuvenation and contouring with our expert aesthetic surgeons. With our approach that prioritizes naturalness, we help our customers achieve the look they want.

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Professional Summary

Dr. Murat Balanlı is an experienced internal medicine specialist with over 35 years in the field of modern medicine. Since completing his medical education, Dr. Balanlı has continuously expanded his expertise, ultimately embracing a holistic approach to healthcare. Rather than seeing holistic medicine as an alternative, he regards it as an essential extension of conventional treatment that focuses on restoring the unity of mind, body, and spirit. His philosophy, rooted in the idea that medicine is a branch of philosophy, aims to treat not only physical symptoms but also the underlying disruptions to an individual’s overall sense of well-being.

Dr. Balanlı's commitment to lifelong learning, his respect for the arts, and his passion for exploring new perspectives on health have enriched his practice and deepened his connection with patients. His experience includes positions in hospital administration, health institution management, and public health, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and patient care at various levels.

*Educational Background

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, 1988

Specialist Training in Internal Medicine
Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, 1994

Master’s Degree in Health Institutions Management
Başkent University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2012

*Professional Experience

Healthy Living Clinic, Turkey

Founder and Head Practitioner
2014 - Present
Founded and oversees the Healthy Living Clinic, which offers personalized holistic treatment plans to patients. Here, Dr. Balanlı integrates modern medicine with holistic practices, aiming to support patients in achieving both physical health and emotional well-being.

SB Behçet Uz Children's Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Administrator
2015 - 2018
Managed administrative and operational functions at one of Turkey's leading children's hospitals, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.

Social Security Institution (SGK), Izmir

Regional Director of Health Affairs
2004 - 2009
Oversaw healthcare services and managed regional health affairs for SGK, contributing to policy-making and service delivery improvements across the region.

Board Member
2009 - 2012
Served on the SGK Board of Directors, actively involved in shaping healthcare policies and advocating for quality, affordable healthcare.

Kayseri Ibn-i Sina Medical Centers

Chief Physician
2003 - 2008
Directed medical services, focusing on the integration of patient-centered care with evidence-based medical practices.

Tokat Niksar State Hospital

Chief Physician
1996
Completed mandatory service as a physician, gaining foundational experience in diverse clinical settings.

*Certifications and Advanced Training

• Neuroanatomy, Neuroelectrophysiology, and Biofeedback
  Completed in Romania
• Biorezonance Medicine and Applications
  Completed in Russia
  Specialized training in biorezonance therapy to support holistic approaches in addressing various chronic and stress-related conditions.

*Key Skills and Expertise

• Internal Medicine
• Holistic Medicine Approaches
• Holistic Wellness Approaches
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• Patient-Centered Care
• Biorezonance Therapy
• Health Systems Management
• Hospital and Healthcare Administration

Publications and Contributions

Dr. Balanlı has shared his insights on holistic medicine through articles, presentations, and community health talks, with a focus on bridging modern and holistic approaches. His dedication to sharing knowledge has made him a respected figure in both traditional and holistic medical communities.

Languages

• Turkish (Native)
• English (Fluent)
• Russian (Native)
• Azerbaijani (Fluent)

Este Home Health Tourism is a prestigious organization at the forefront of Turkey’s health tourism sector, offering internationally recognized, high-standard services. The company specializes in health tourism and is managed by a team of experienced professionals, each highly regarded in their respective fields. Este Home is led by two prominent experts specializing in critical areas such as aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation: Dr. Murat İmalı and Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan.

Dr. Murat İmalı

Dr. Murat İmalı is a distinguished expert in the field of aesthetics, renowned for his extensive knowledge and numerous successful procedures. He completed his medical education at one of Turkey’s leading universities and specializes in aesthetic surgery, particularly facial aesthetics, medical device applications, fillers, and botox. Dr. İmalı’s vision is to provide the best outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan

Fatih Taşalan is a globally recognized expert in hair transplantation and restoration. He has significantly contributed to Turkey becoming a global hub for hair transplantation. Using innovative techniques such as FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE, Taşalan delivers natural and long-lasting results. Under his leadership, Este Home provides reliable and professional hair transplant services to hundreds of patients from around the world each year.

A+ Treatments and Services

Este Home offers a wide range of A+ treatments and services, extending beyond aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation, including:

• Aesthetic Surgery Services: Facial aesthetics, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation/reduction.
• Hair Transplantation and Hair Treatments: FUE, DHI, Exosome and Stem Cell Therapy, PRP treatments, and mesotherapy.
• Dental Aesthetics: Zirconium crowns, implants, laminate veneers, and smile design.
• Medical Treatments: Bariatric surgery (obesity operations), orthopedics, cardiology.
• Beauty and Rejuvenation: Medical skincare, botox, fillers, and laser treatments.

Why Choose Este Home?

• International Certifications and Standards: Este Home adheres to international accreditation standards and operates with state-of-the-art medical equipment.
• Customized Treatment Plans: Individualized treatment programs tailored to each patient.
• Comfortable Health Tourism Experience: Comprehensive services including transportation, accommodation, translation, and city tours.
• Customer Satisfaction: Este Home boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate, setting a benchmark in the sector.

Under the leadership of Dr. Murat İmalı and Fatih Taşalan, Este Home continues to be a symbol of quality and trust in health tourism, both in Turkey and on the global stage. Entrust your health to the expert care of Este Home!

Education

1995 – 1999
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University

1986 – 1992
Faculty of Medicine, Anadolu University

Professional Experience

2023
Nuclear Medicine Department, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

2022
Lecturer, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Biruni University

2011
Neolife Medical Center

2010 – 2011
Sonomed Imaging Center, Nuclear Medicine Department

2007 – 2010
Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Education and Research Hospital, Nuclear Medicine Department

1999 – 2007
Acıbadem Kadıköy Hospital, Nuclear Medicine Department

Professional Trainings

2014
JCI Quality Management System

2011
Hospital Management Certificate Program (SIEMENS Academy)

2005
ISO Quality System Management

Memberships

Turkish Society of Nuclear Medicine (TSNM)
Private Hospitals and Health Institutions Association (OHSAD)
Health Insurance Association (SASDER)
Quality Association (KALDER)

Scientific Publications

Published articles in international peer-reviewed journals:

1. Diagnostic efficacy of preoperative lymphoscintigraphy, Ga-67 scintigraphy, and computed tomography for detection of lymph node metastasis in cases with ovarian or endometrial carcinoma. S Ozalp, O T Yalcin, S Polay, N Aslan, E Vardareli, B Adapinar. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1999 Feb;78(2):155-9.
2. Lesion detectability and clinical effectiveness of dual-head coincidence gamma camera imaging in comparison with dedicated PET systems in tumor patients. Narin Y, Urhan M, Canpolat N, Vardereli E, Bayhan H. J Int Med Res. 2007 Jul-Aug;35(4):467-73.
3. Extended rituximab schedules may result in increased efficacy in pulmonary malt lymphoma. Seker M, Bilici A, Ustaalioglu BO, Salman T, Sonmez B, Canpolat NA, Salepci T, Gumus M, Yaylaci M. Leuk Res. 2009 Sep;33(9): e154-6. Epub 2009 Apr 21.
4. Is there a cut-off value for standardized uptake values in positron emission tomography for predicting response to treatment and survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer? Single center experience. Ustaalioglu BB, Gumus M, Bilici A, Seker M, Ustaalioglu R, Kefeli U, Salepci T, Canpolat N, Mayadagli A, Dogusoy I. J BUON. 2010 Jul-Sep;15(3):529-36.
5. The role of (18)F-FDG PET/CT in the assessment of suspected recurrent gastric cancer after initial surgical resection: can the results of FDG PET/CT influence patients’ treatment decision making? Bilici A, Ustaalioglu BB, Seker M, Kefeli U, Canpolat N, Tekinsoy B, Ozugur S, Gumus M. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2010 Sep 14.
6. Clinical value of FDG PET/CT in the diagnosis of suspected recurrent ovarian cancer: is there an impact of FDG PET/CT on patient management? Bilici A, Ustaalioglu BB, Seker M, Canpolat N, Tekinsoy B, Salepci T, Gumus M. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2010 Jul;37(7):1259-69. Epub 2010 Mar 23.
7. F-18 FDG PET/CT imaging in recurrent mantle cell lymphoma presenting with cauda equina syndrome. Bilici A, Ustaalioglu BB, Seker M, Canpolat N, Gumus M. Clin Nucl Med. 2010 Mar;35(3):211-2.
8. Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of cervix successfully treated with rituximab: positron emission tomography images before and after therapy: a case report. Ustaalioglu BB, Bilici A, Seker M, Canpolat N, Ozdemir N, Salepci T, Gumus M. Leuk Res. 2010 Apr;34(4): e108-10.
9. The role of PET-CT in the differential diagnosis of thymic mass after treatment of patients with lymphoma. Ustaalioglu BB, Seker M, Bilici A, Canpolat N, Yıldirim E, Kefeli U, Ustaalioglu R, Yilmaz BE, Salepci T, Ozdemir N, Gumus M. Case Report Med Oncol. 2011 Mar;28(1):258-64.
10. Pulmonary BALT Lymphoma successfully treated with eight cycles weekly rituximabe; report of first case and F-18 FDG PET/CT images. Bilici A, Seker M, Ustaalioglu BB, Canpolat N, Salepci T, Gumus. M. J Korean Med Sci. 2011 Apr;26(4):574-6.
11. Increased right ventricular glucose metabolism in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Mehmet Mustafa Can, Cihangir Kaymaz, Ibrahim Halil Tanboga, Hacer Ceren Tokgoz, Nesrin Canpolat, Erdem Turkyilmaz, Kenan Sonmez, Nihal Ozdemir. Clin Nucl Med. 2011 Sep; 36(9) 743-8.
12. Comparison of Radio-guided Occult Lesion Localization (ROLL) and Magnetic Occult Lesion Localization (MOLL) for Non-palpable Lesions: A Phantom Model Study. Tumay Aydogan, Efe Sezgin, Sennur Ilvan, Osman Cem Yilmaz, Nesrin Aslan, Mehra Golshan, Fatih Aydogan. Clin Breast Cancer. 2020 Feb;20(1): e9-e13.
13. Primary hepatocellular carcinoma with intense 68Ga-PSMA uptake but slight 18F-FDG uptake on PET/CT imaging. Erhamamci S., Aslan N. Clin Nucl Med 2020; 45(3): e176-e177.
14. Comparative Findings Between 68Ga-PSMA and 18F-FDG PET/CT for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Erhamamci S. Aslan N. Interesting Image Mol Imaging Radionucl Ther 2020; 29:135-138.
15. Metastatic lymph node detected by both 68Ga-DOTATATE and 18F-FDG PET/CT in a patient with Merkel cell carcinoma. Erhamamci S., Aslan N. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol. 2021 Mar-Apr;40(2):119-120.

Presentations at International Scientific Conferences and Published in Proceedings:

• FDG PET/CT additional delayed pelvic images with oral hydration–voiding–refilling for detecting bladder wall lesions. Erhamamci S, Aslan N. Balkan Congress of Nuclear Medicine, 10-14 April 2019, Bodrum, Turkey (Poster presentation).
• Paget disease as a potential pitfall in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT imaging for prostate cancer: three case reports. Erhamamci S, Aslan N. Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, 12-16 October 2019, Barcelona, Spain. (Poster presentation).
• The physiological variants of 68Ga-PSMA uptake as a potential pitfall in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT Interpretation: Three cases. Erhamamci S, Aslan N. Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (Poster presentation). Submitted.

Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Esophageal Cancer

Education
2014 – 2017
Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology

2009 – 2013
Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

1999 – 2006
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience
2024
Neolife Medical Center

2024
Kolan Beylikdüzü Hospital

2023 – 2024
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

2020 – 2023
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital

2019 – 2020
İstanbul Aydın University VM Medicalpark Florya Hospital

2017 – 2019
Ministry of Health, Van Education and Research Hospital

2014 – 2017
Hacettepe University Oncology Institute, Medical Oncology Department

2013 – 2014
Kars State Hospital

2009 – 2013
Ufuk University, Dr. Rıdvan Ege Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine

2007 – 2009
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology

Professional Training
Participation in Turkish Medical Oncology Congresses, National Cancer Congresses, National Immunotherapy and Oncology Congresses
Courses of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Memberships
Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
Istanbul Medical Chamber

Scientific Publications
6 scientific publications in national and international journals
21 abstracts presented at national congresses
3 abstracts presented at international congresses
1 book chapter translation: Atlas of Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition, Chapter 12 – Hepatology, Turkish Translation
3 book chapters:

1. Immunotherapy in Oncology. Immunotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chapter 13, 2020
2. Endocrine System Tumors. The Role of Immunotherapy in Neuroendocrine Tumors, Chapter 41, 2021
3. Antineoplastic Drugs. Mechanisms of Action and Classification of Antimetabolites, Chapter 14, 2022
   1 oral presentation at a national congress: Chemotherapy in Cervical Cancer – 3rd National Urogenital Cancer Congress, 2019
   3 abstracts presented at international congresses

Education:

• 2008 – 2012: Marmara University School of Medicine (Specialization Training)
• 1998 – 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine

Work Experience:

• 2012 – Present: Neolife Medical Center

Memberships:

• Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology

Scientific Works:

2014:

• 11th National Radiation Oncology Congress
  • Oral Presentation: "Late-stage kidney damage after chemoradiotherapy in gastric cancer patients, clinical, functional, and dosimetric examination of tolerance doses."
  • Poster Presentation: "Early-stage stereotactic radiotherapy results in lung metastases."

2011:

• 1st Evidence-Based Medicine Course
  • "Evaluation of late side effects in patients treated with conformal radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer: A TOG Side Effects Subgroup Study."