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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 39 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

    H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

     Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

     

    Work & Training experience:

    2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

     2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

    2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

    2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

     2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

    2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

    2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

    2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

     2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

    2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

     

    Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

     

    Clinical areas of interest:

     • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

     • Surgery for movement disorders

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

    • Surgery for pain & spasticity 

    • Psychosurgery

     

    Research areas of interest: 

    • Deep brain stimulation

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

     

    Administrative duties:

     • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

     

    Memberships: 

    • WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

    • ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

     • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

    • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

    • Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

    • EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    • Turkish Skull Base Society

     

     

    Sample Publications: 

    1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

    2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

    3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

    4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

    5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

    6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

    7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

    8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

    9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

    10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

    11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

    12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

    13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

    14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

    15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

    16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

    17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

    18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

    19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

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High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
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Firdevs Seyfe Sen

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Born in Mucur district of Kırşehir, Firdevs Seyfe Şen completed her primary, secondary and high school education in Kırşehir and then entered Adana Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. After graduating in 1993, she started to work as a general practitioner in Kırşehir province Kaman district No. 1 health center to do her compulsory service. After 1 year, he was assigned to Kırşehir State Hospital Emergency Department. Then he assumed the duty of Kırşehir Provincial Health Directorate Mental and Mental Health Branch Directorate. In 1996, he became a specialty student at Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases with TUS. He successfully presented his thesis titled "Attitudes of people living in a rural area in Turkey towards depression" and became a Psychiatrist.

    His first place of duty as a mental health and diseases specialist was Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital. Here he managed the psychiatry clinic for over 10 years. In accordance with the legislation of the Ministry of Health, he worked as a private practice physician for a period.

    He became a Psychodrama Therapist at Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute. She received individual Psychoanalysis training from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Eğrilmez, social skills training in Schizophrenia from Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yıldız, Motivational interviewing training from Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel.

    She successfully completed the Psychoanalytically Oriented Group Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Training organized by Halime Odağ Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Foundation and Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan's Use of Dreams in Psychoanalysis Training.

    Other trainings she has successfully completed are 1st and 2nd Level EMDR Basic Training and CETAD Basic Training organized by EMDR Association. After completing BDP Association, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Theoretical Training from Prof. Dr. M Hakan Türkçapar, he completed the Driver Behavior Improvement Training and Substance Abuse Physician Training organized by the Ministry of Health with certification.

    In 2020, he retired from the public sector at his own request and started to work as a psychiatry specialist in Izmir Nöron Psychiatry Branch Center, where he is a founding partner. Here, he completed TMU trainings in addition to his interests for 2 years and became a pioneer in TMU treatment in Izmir province.

    As of February 2022, he decided to continue his education, knowledge and professional experience at Üsküdar University NP Brain Hospital and started to work.

    Psychotic Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Test Anxiety are her special interests.

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Eyup Bakmaz

  • 5 Excellent 39 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Eyup Bakmaz is an experienced orthopedic surgeon in Istanbul. He specializes in sports medicine, knee replacement, and hip arthroscopy. He has over 20 years of clinical experience at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Bakmaz performs both minimally invasive and traditional orthopedic procedures.

    He is known for his skill in treating orthopedic trauma and sports injuries. He also focuses on advanced rehabilitation. Dr. Bakmaz is a certified specialist from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He is committed to evidence-based and personalized patient care. His patients report high satisfaction and strong surgical results.

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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
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Liver transplant
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Cemal Onur Noyan

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • He was born in 1977 in Edirne/Keşan. He graduated from Kuleli Military High School in 1995 and GATA Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He worked as a general practitioner in Kütahya between 2001-2004. He completed his psychiatry specialty training at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital between 2004-2008. He worked as a psychiatry specialist at Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital Balmumcu Dispensary between 2008 and 2012 and at Diyarbakır Military Hospital between 2012 and 2013. In 2013, he voluntarily left his duty in TAF and started working at Neuropsychiatry Istanbul Hospital.

    He did his thesis on "The Relationship between Temperament and Character Traits and Decision Making Processes in Patients with Antisocial Personality Disorder". She completed her training in 'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy', 'Hypnotherapy' and 'Sexual Dysfunctions'. She is interested in mood disorders, addiction, sexual dysfunctions and cognitive behavioral therapies.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Stem Cell Therapy
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Treatment of drug addiction
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Mehmet Volkan Aydin

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Mehmet Volkan Aydin is a neurosurgeon with expertise in neuro-oncology, spinal surgery, trigeminal and hemifacial spasm surgery, Chiari malformation, and skull base disorders. He is skilled in microsurgery for brain, spinal cord, and nerve tumors. He also performs complex spinal procedures.

    He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University. He completed his neurosurgery training at Çukurova University. Dr. Aydin continued his training with a fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. He has served as Clinical Training and Administrative Supervisor at SBU Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. Aydin has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work focuses on neurosurgical techniques and rare case reports. He is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical science and patient care.

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Prostatectomy
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Rhinoplasty (nose job)
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Necmettin Akdeniz

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
    • 2021 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
      Dermatology Specialist
    • 2021 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
      Dermatology Specialist
    • 2013 - 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEDENİYET UNIVERSITY
      Lecturer
    • 2013 - 2016, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEDENİYET UNIVERSITY
      Head of Department
    • 2013 - 2014, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEDENİYET UNIVERSITY
      Director of the Institute of Health Sciences
    • 2012 - 2012, /ABD
      PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY
      Visiting Scholar
    • 2010 - 2013, Erzurum/Turkey
      ATATURK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY
      Professor, Lecturer, Dermatology Specialist
    • 2001 - 2007, Van/Turkey
      YUZUNCU YIL UNIVERSITY
      Assistant Professor, Dermatology Specialist
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Murat Dayangac

  • 4.5 Good 470 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Murat Dayangaç is an expert in liver transplant and is the Director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol University Hospital. He has over 70 published articles on inflammation-cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and transplantation. He is a member of the International Liver Transplantation Society, the European Society for Organ Transplantation, the International Transplant Network for Developing Countries, the European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association, and the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

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Subtotal thyroidectomy
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Ali Baran Budak

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests 

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease - Endovascular / Hybrid / Surgical Interventions (Percutaneous arterial and venous interventions (atherectomy, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, selective thrombolytic procedures, stent, balloon), EVAR-TEVAR, Stem Cell 

    1.Diabetic Foot 

    2.Critical Leg Ischemia / Gangrene (Acute or Chronic) 

    3.Deep Vein Thrombosis 

    4.Carotid Artery Stenosis 

    5.Aneurysm 

    Varicose Veins Treatment (Radiofrequency, surgery, hybrid, sclerotherapy) 

    Chronic Renal Failure Vascular Access Problems (Arteriovenous Fistula) (Endovascular – Surgical Interventions) 

    Hybrid Vascular Surgery (Interventions in which Open and Angiographic Techniques are used simultaneously) 

    Vascular Surgery 

    Academic Development 

    Adult Heart Surgery (coronary bypass, Valve Surgery) 

    Education 

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Undergraduate / 1994 - 2000 

    Hacettepe University / Faculty of Medicine / M.Sc. / 2000 

    Turkey Yüksek İhtisas Hospital Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery / Ph.D.-S. Competency-Medical Specialization / 2007 

    University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Eah Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor Title / 2018

    Experience 

    Ataturk Chest Disease. And Sky. Cer. Eah Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2007 - 2008 

    Erzurum Marshal Çakmak Hospital (Military Service) / 2008 - 2009 

    Ataturk Chest Disease. And Sky. Cer. Eah Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2009 - 2011 

    Establishment of Ankara Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2011 - 2013 

    Health Sciences University Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / 2013 - 2019 

    Yüksekova State Hospital (Temporary Assignment) / 21.9.2016 - 12.10.2016 

    Derecik Barracks Mobile Field Hospital within the Scope of Operation Claw / 20.6.2019 - 20.07.2019 

    Health Sciences University Ankara City Hospital / 2019 - 2020 

    Baskent University Alanya Practice and Research Hospital / 2020 - 2022

    Liv Hospital Ulus / 2022 -

    Memberships 

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2006 

    National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2006 

    Phlebology Association, 2017 

    Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Association, 2017 

    Charing Cross-London, Faculty Member, 2018 

    European Society for Vascular Surgery, Member, 2018

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Tolga Okutucu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, EMPCLINICS
  • Dr. Tolga Okutucu is a Turkish urologist with expertise in men’s health, sexual health, and advanced urological disorders. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He completed his urology specialty training at the same university in 2012. Dr. Okutucu has worked at leading medical centers, including Anadolu Medical Center (affiliated with Johns Hopkins) and Medicana Ataşehir Hospital. He has also contributed to international emergency medical teams.

    He specializes in prostate MR fusion biopsy, uro-oncologic robotic surgery, and treatments for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and urinary system cancers. Dr. Okutucu is an instructor at EMPACADEMY, where he provides training on ESWT and modern urological techniques. He holds several accreditations in robotic surgery and sexual health education.

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Porcelain Veneer
$270 - $353
All-on-4 Dental Implants
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All-on-6 Dental Implants
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Fırat Helvacıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. Dr. Helvacıoğlu is certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology. He passed both the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams.

    He is a member of several medical organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO. Dr. Helvacıoğlu has attended more than 20 international congresses and symposiums. These include meetings of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to continuous professional development and high standards in his field.

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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
    Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

    İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

    2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

    2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Whipple surgery
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Yakup Erdogan

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) and is fluent in English, he worked as a child psychiatrist at Bitlis State Hospital. He worked as a clinical observer at the University of Leicester in England. He has articles and papers published in national and international refereed journals. Since April 2024, he has been working as a child - adolescent psychiatry specialist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

    Areas of Interest:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Behavior Disorder
    • Depression in Children
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Tic Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Substance Abuse and Treatment in Children and Adolescents
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Stem Cell Therapy
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Treatment of drug addiction
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Engin Acioglu

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 2016 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

    2015 - 2015, Hannover/Hannover/Germany

    HANNOVER MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE KLINIKEN

    Hals-Nasen- Ohrenheilkunde Fellow

    2010 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant of the Department of Ear Nose and Throat

    2008 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

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Coronary artery bypass grafting
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FUE hair transplant
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Bulent Citgez

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
    • 2021 - 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
      SEYRANTEPE HAMİDİYE ETFAL HOSPITAL
      General Surgery Specialist
    • 2021 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL
      General Surgery Specialist
    • 2021 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
      MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
      General Surgery Specialist
    • 2014 - 2014, Istanbul/Turkey
      BEZMIALEM UNIVERSITY
      General Surgery Specialist
    • 2013 - 2013, /ABD
      ST-MARY HOSPİTAL
      General Surgery Specialist
    • 2009 - 2009, Istanbul/Turkey
      BÜYÜKÇEKMECE PUBLIC HOSPITAL
      General Surgery Specialist
    • 2009 - 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
      SISLI HAMİDİYE ETFAL HOSPITAL
      General Surgery Specialist
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Coronary artery bypass grafting
$13,000 - $20,000
FUE hair transplant
$1,900 - $2,500
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,500 - $2,900
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Dr Abdulkadir Ozgur

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Abdulkadir Özgür is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology. He has broad experience in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery. He received his medical degree from Ondokuz Mayis University in 2003. He completed his specialty training at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital in 2009. He became an Associate Professor in 2017 and a Professor in 2023.

    Dr. Özgür has worked at several respected institutions. These include Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and Health Sciences University Samsun Training and Research Hospital. His main clinical interests are cochlear implants, endoscopic ear surgery, otosclerosis, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, hearing loss, vertigo, and head and neck tumors.

    He has published many articles in international journals. His research covers endoscopic ear surgery, vestibular diagnostics, and the auditory system. Dr. Özgür is known for improving surgical techniques and diagnostics in otolaryngology.

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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,741 - $2,741
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Senay Yilmaz

  • 4.5 Good 34 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Senay Yilmaz is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist. She has performed over 9,000 surgeries, including advanced procedures like strabismus surgery. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

    She has published three scientific articles and has presented her research at national and international congresses, including the European Strabismological Association. Her work highlights her expertise and dedication to ophthalmology.

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Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $6,000
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Muhittin Emre Altunrende

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

    Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

    Brain and Spinal tumors 

    Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Experience 

    Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Osmaniye State Hospital 

    Bolu State Hospital 

    Private Taksim German Hospital 

    Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Liv Hospital Ulus

    Memberships 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

    Turkish Medical Association

    Research and Publications 

    Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) • 

    Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons 

    Articles in International Journals (18)  

    Chapters in International Books (1) 

    Articles in National Journals (5) 

    International Papers (12) 

    National Papers (24) 

     

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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,741 - $2,741
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Levhi Akin

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Levhi Akın is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with more than 33 years of experience. He specializes in colorectal, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Dr. Akın is skilled in colon cancer removal, pancreatic tumor enucleation, inguinal hernia repair, pancreatic cancer surgery, and cholecystectomy.

    He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Medical Faculty. He also completed advanced military medical training. Dr. Akın is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the European Society of Coloproctology, and the Turkish Surgical Association. He has served on more than 10 editorial and advisory boards. His work shows a strong commitment to clinical excellence and medical research.

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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,741 - $2,741
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Vedat Kaya

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Cornea 

    Anterior Segment Surgery 

    Retractive Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    Private Practice 

    Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

    Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

    Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

    Research and Publications 

    International papers: 30 

    National papers: 30+ 

    Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

    Book Chapters: numerous 

    Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

    The Cornea (reviewer.)

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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,741 - $2,741
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Elvan Ciftci

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • She was born in 1988. She completed her undergraduate education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. Then, in 2020, she completed her medical specialization at Hacettepe University, Department of Neuroscience. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases.

    Kadir Kameroglu Primary School '02

    Aydin Science High School '06

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Ing) '12

    SBU Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital - Psychiatry Specialist '18

    Neuroscience PhD Program (Hacettepe MDPhD program - course semester / Medipol University Physiology Department - thesis semester)

    Theoretical and Theoretical Training in Supportive Psychotherapy

    Motivational Therapy Techniques

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training (Theoretical Training and Supervision during Specialization Training)

    Psychoanalytic Therapy Techniques

    Mindfulness Training

    Trauma Main and Practical Training Program

    Acceptance and Commitment Training (Beginner Level)

    Family and Couple Therapy (Beginner Level)

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
Treatment of drug addiction
$15,000 - $20,000
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