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Sami Sokucu

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Education & Training

    1997 to 2003
    Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical School
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Degree: Medical Doctor (M.D.)

    2003 to 2010
    Taksim Education and Research Hospital
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Residency: Orthopaedics and Traumatology

    2010 to 2017
    Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Education and Training Hospital
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Position: Orthopaedic and Traumatology Specialist

    2017 – Present
    Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine
    Department: Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    Position: Faculty Member

    Orthopedic Certification

    2010
    Turkish Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    Istanbul, Turkey

    2014
    European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)

    National Memberships

    -Turkish Medical Association

    -Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

    -Turkish AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)

    -FEBOT (Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)

    Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

    A.1 Arıkan Y, Yavuz U, Lapcin O, Sökücü S, Özkan B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for osteoid osteoma under guidance of three-dimensional fluoroscopy.
    J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

    A.2 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
    Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
    Int Orthop. 2016.

    A.3 Karakoyun O, Sökücü S, Erol MF, Kucukkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
    Use of a magnetic bone nail for lengthening of the femur and tibia.
    J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

    A.4 Balioğlu MB, Albayrak A, Atıcı Y, Sökücü S, Tacal MT, Kaygusuz MA.
    The effect of simple local resection on pain and scoliotic curve in patients with scoliosis secondary to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in the spine.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

    A.5 Sökücü S, Aycan OE, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
    Congenital bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation in unusual location and age: a case report.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

    A.6 Bilgili F, Kılıç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu A, Çepni K, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Retrospective analysis of AO 42A–B type tibia fractures treated with percutaneous locked plating and intramedullary nailing.
    Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016.

    A.7 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
    Int Orthop. 2016.

    A.8 Cetinkaya E, Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Polat A, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A.
    Cheilectomy as a first-line surgical treatment option yields good functional results in grade III hallux rigidus.
    J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2016.

    A.9 Sökücü S, Menges O, Çetinkaya E, Parmaksızoğlu A, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Treatment of comminuted mid-diaphyseal clavicle fractures by plate fixation using a bridging technique.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

    A.10 Sökücü S, Karakoyun O, Arıkan Y, Küçükkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Efficacy of the Taylor spatial frame in the treatment of deformities around the knee.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2013.

    A.11 Küçükkaya M, Karakoyun Ö, Sökücü S, Soydan R.
    Femoral lengthening and deformity correction using the Fitbone motorized lengthening nail.
    J Orthop Sci. 2014. 

    A.12 Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Erdoğan S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Tourniquet use in orthopedic surgery: a descriptive survey study among Turkish orthopedic surgeons and residents in Istanbul.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

    A.13 Sökücü S, Demir B, Lapcin O, Yavuz U, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Perioperative versus postoperative measurement of Taylor Spatial Frame mounting parameters.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

    A.14 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Özer D, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Isolated subtalar fusion for neglected painful intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

    A.15 Yalcinkaya M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Chen C-Y, Lin K-C.
    Influence of nail prominence and insertion point on anterior knee pain after tibial intramedullary nailing.
    Orthopedics. 2014.

    A.16 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Yıldırım T, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Comparison of intramedullary nail or plate fixation in distal tibial diaphyseal fractures close to the mortise.
    Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014.

    A.17 Karakoyun Ö, Küçükkaya M, Sökücü S.
    Intramedullary skeletal kinetic distractor in lower extremity lengthening.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

    A.18 Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Çetinkaya E, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations.
    Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

    A.19 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Akpınar E, Lapçin O, Atıcı Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    An unusual stress fracture in an archer with hypophosphatasia.
    Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2013.

    A.20 Demir B, Sökücü S, Özden E, Yavuz U, Duman S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
    A new application technique of circular fixator for the treatment of open tibial fractures: circular fixator-hinge technique.
    Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2013.

    Publications in National Peer-Reviewed Journals 

    D.1 Kabukcuoglu Y, Yalcinkaya M, Sokucu S.
    Staging and surgical treatment principles in malignant bone tumors.
    TOTBID Journal. 2014.

    D.2 Yavuz U, Sokucu S, Demir B, Yalcinkaya M, Cetinkaya E, Coskun M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
    Evaluation of the necessity for routine radiographs in patients with ankle trauma using the Ottawa Rules.
    Göztepe Medical Journal. 2013.

    D.3 Yavuz U, Bayhan AI, Atici Y, Sokucu S, Kargin D, Uzun M.
    Prevalence of lumbar spine anomalies detected radiographically in a male population.
    The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2013.

    D.4 Beng K, Lapcin O, Sokucu S, Ozkazanli G, Kabukcuoglu YS, Parmaksizoglu AS.
    Tip Apex Distance measurements in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with 135° dynamic hip screw and its impact on outcomes.
    The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2013.

    D.5 Atici Y, Albayrak A, Tacal TM, Sokucu S, Beng K, Sari S, Kaygusuz MA.
    The Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) technique in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: Its effect on spinal deformity correction, spinal growth, sagittal and coronal balance, and shoulder alignment.
    The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2012.

    D.6 Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y, Kabukcuoglu F, Ozkaya U.
    A rare etiology of equinism: Intramuscular hemangioma (case report).
    Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2011.

    D.7 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Parmaksizoglu A, Kabukcuoglu Y.
    The role of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic wrist pain.
    Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

    D.8 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Mutlu H, Kabukcuoglu Y.
    Evaluation of carpal tunnel treatment using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PEM).
    Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

    D.9 Sokucu S, Menges O, Gul M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
    Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation developed after minor trauma during Pilates exercise.
    Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

    D.10 Gul M, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
    Case report of a ganglion cyst causing foot drop.
    Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2008.

    D.11 Ozkaya U, Kabukcuoglu Y, Parmaksizoglu A, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Basilgan S.
    Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation in intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
    The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

    D.12 Gul M, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Yeniocak S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
    Case report: Ipsilateral elbow dislocation with associated wrist fracture-dislocation.
    The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

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Mustafa Ozdemir

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

     

    • (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
    • (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

     

    Experience

     

    • 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
    • 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
    • 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
    • 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

     

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Özer Kavalcıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

    Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

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Dr Veysi

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, CE International Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Veysi

    Ophthalmologist

    Education

    Specialty Training
    2011 - 2015
    Izmir Atatürk Training And Research Hospital

    Undergraduate Education
    2003 - 2010
    Ankara University Medicine Faculty

    Experience

    2022 -
    ClinicExpert - Ophthalmologist

    2021 - 2022
    Aile Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2021 - 2022
    Ataköy Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2020 - 2022
    Maltepe University Medicine Faculty - Ophthalmologist

    2018 - 2020
    Memorial Şişli Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2017 - 2018
    Aydın University Medical Park Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2017 - 2018
    Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2016
    Artvin Hopa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2010 - 2015
    Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Research

    Skills

    • I-Lasik Operation
    • Lasik Operation
    • Laser Surgery
    • PRK Surgery
    • Cataract Operation
    • Strabismus Surgery
    • Glaucoma Surgery
    • Oculoplast (Upper Lower Lid Aesthetic, Eyebrow Lift, Ptosis Operation)
    • Ektropion Entropion Operation
    • Dsr, Botox, Filling, Medical Aesthetic

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Melih Ucer

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
    Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

     

    Experience

    Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

    • In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
    • In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
    • In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
    • In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
    •  

    Scientific Memeberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    Turkish Spine Society
    EUROSPINE
    Turkish Medical Association

     

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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

    Specialized Education and Experience:

    • General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
    • Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

    Academic Career:

    • Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
    • Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017
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Halil Alis

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • General Surgery 

    Colorectal Surgery 

    Obesity and Metabolic Surgery 

    Medical Director 

     

    Brief Curriculum Vitae 

    I was born in Trabzon on 15.07.1969. After I attended Ismetpaşa Primary School and Cumhuriyet Secondary School, I was graduated from Trabzon High School. I had medical education and training in School of Medicine of Karadeniz Technical University from 1986 to 1992. I worked as medical practitioner in Alacahan subdistrict, Kangal District, Sivas City in 1992-1993 and in Sivas Police Headquarters to fulfill the conscription. I was assigned as Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon in 1993-1994. I passed the Examination for Medical Specialty in 1995 and I had my residency training and education at Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University from 1995 to 2000. I was awarded the title of “General Surgeon” after I submitted the medical specialty thesis titled “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA” in 2001. After I worked at a privately owned hospital in 2000-2002, I started working in General Surgery Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2003. I had rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University for 9 months in 2007. I was awarded the title “Associate Professor of General Surgery” in 2010. I undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital from November 2012 to December 2013 and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital from December 2013 to April 2015. I had been Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery clinic at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital since 2010. I am Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul Aydın University as of 2017. 

    I have intentionally dealt with renal transplantation during my residency education. After I was awarded the title “medical specialist”, I participated to diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, bariatric surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgery educations abroad for short periods. I am intensively dealing with any and all laparoscopic surgical procedures (especially bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery) and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) in this clinic since 2003 and I also play the role of trainer. I do and train others about General Surgery procedures with Da Vinci Robotic system since 2010. 

    I authored 74 papers that are published in SCI and SCI-e journals and 55 papers that are published in local journals, along with 7 book chapters and 86 papers presented in local congresses and 180 papers presented in international congresses. 

    I am member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Turkish Association of Endoscopic – Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery, Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordination Association and Istanbul Surgical Association. I am also member of International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO), International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO), International Active Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO). 

     

    Date of Birth: July 15th, 1969 

     

    Educational Status: 

    Bachelor’s Degree School of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University 1992 

    Medical Specialty Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine İstanbul University 2001 

     

    Title of Medical Specialty Thesis (abstract is attached) and Supervisor: 

    1. “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA”. February 2001 Supervisor: Prof. Uluğ Eldegez, M.D. 

     

    General Surgeon Büyük Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003 

    General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006 

    General Surgeon Istanbul University Emergency Surgery Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine 2006-9 months 

    General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010 

    Associate Professor of General Surgery Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-…

    Head of Training and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery Clinic Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010 - …

     

     Doctorate thesis / proficiency in art studies supervised: 

    1. Ede, B., “Changes in Thyroid Hormones After Thyroid Surgery”, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

    2. Dodur B., “Factors Influencing Mortality and Morbidity in Gastrointestinal Bleeding” Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

     

    Duties undertaken in Projects: 

    1. “Enteral Stents for Colonic Obstructions (ESCO): Prospective, randomized European multisentric study, comparing enteral stent followed by elective surgery versus emergency surgical treatment in malignant colonic obstruction. “ European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Clinical Trial Center (CTC) Clinical Trial gov. Identifier: NCT00591695 

    2. A phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel group efficiency and safety study that compares safety and efficiency of oral dabigatran etexilate (150 mg BID) with warfarin (INR = 2.0-3.0) in semiannual treatment of acute symptomatic thromboembolism following initial treatment with a parenteral anticoagulant agent, which is approved for the relevant indication, minimum for five days – RECOVER II” Protocol code 1160.46

     

    Editorialships: 

    1. General Surgery Department, Advisory Board, Turkish Clinics Medical Sciences Journal, 2010 

    2. “Global Journal of Surgery” Editorial Board 2010 

     

    Scientific Organization Memberships: 

    1. Turkish Surgical Association 

    2. Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

    3. Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery 

    4. Turkish Obesity Surgery Society 

    5. Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association 

    6. Istanbul Surgical Association 

    7. International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). 

    8. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

    9. International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO). 

    10. International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO). 

    11. International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

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Dr Ercan Yalcin

  • 4.3 Good 8 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. K Clinics
  • Applied Treatments:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases Treatment
    • Gastrointestinal System Surgery
    • Obesity Surgery
    • Metabolic Surgery (Type 2/Diabetes Treatment)
    • Cancer Surgery
    • Endocrine Surgery
    • Treatment of Anorectal Diseases

    Education and Expertise

    1990 - 1996 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience
    1996 - 2000 - SSK Outer Door Training Hospital
    2001 - 2003 - Arhavi SSK Hospital
    2003 - 2006 - Borcka SSK Hospital
    2007 - 2022 - Private Eregli Anatolian Hospital

    2022 - Private Silivri Anatolian Hospital

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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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Yusuf Yangar

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, TWT Health Clinic
  • Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry

     

    International Team for Implantology (ITI)

     

    Turkish Society of Prosthodontics and Implantology

     

    Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

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Fatih Ceran

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, 2011 year.
    Master's: Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, 2011 year.
    Ph: Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, 2012 year.Ph: Immunology, Istanbul University Aziz Sancar Experimental Medicine Research Institute, 2024 year (ongoing)

    Experience
    Assistant Physician: Health Sciences University Plastic Surgery Clinic, 2012 year to 2017 year.
    Specialist Physician: Batman Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017 year to 2019 year.
    Specialist Physician: Private Batman Medicalpark Hospital, 2019 year to 2022 year.

    Scientific Memberships
    Turkish Medical Association (2019 year - active)
    Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2022 year - active)
    Reconstructionktif Microsurgery Association (2024 year - active)
    European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) (2023 year - active)
    The International Society for Burns Injuries (ISBI) (2024 year - active)
    The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) (2024 year - active)

    Medical Interests
     

    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Oral, Facial and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Microsurgery
    • Hand Surgery
    • Burn and Wound Treatment
    • Congenital Anomalies
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.

    He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.

    At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.

    With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.

    In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.

    In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

    In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.

    He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,800 - $3,800
Facelift
$3,500 - $4,700
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Mehmet Mehdi Deniz

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Mehdi Deniz is an Associate Professor and general and bariatric surgeon at Vital Hospital. He has over 15 years of surgical experience, starting his career in 2008. His main areas of expertise are bariatric surgery, hernia repair, gastrointestinal disorders, and minimally invasive procedures. He performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and advanced laparoscopic surgeries.

    Dr. Deniz is also an active medical researcher. He has co-authored more than nine international peer-reviewed publications, which have received over 180 citations. He holds the Turkish Surgical Association’s Competency Certificate (2011) and is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, BMCD, and Turkish Medical Association.

    As an educator, Dr. Deniz has taught key courses to more than 250 medical students. He has also attended over ten advanced surgical workshops. This shows his dedication to ongoing learning and surgical innovation.

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FUE hair transplant
$1,400 - $1,400
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$2,500 - $3,500
Whipple surgery
$18,000 - $25,000
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Gokay Bilgin

  • 4.7 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Smile Hair Clinic | Hair Transplant in Turkey
  • Dr. Gökay Bilgin is a co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic, holds an M.D from Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, and is an ISHRS member. He has over 4000 hair transplant procedures and has developed TrueTM Philosophy with his colleague Dr. M Erdogan. He is known for his cutting-edge sense of humor and his top priority is the successful achievement of the operation and completing the total transformation.

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FUE hair transplant
$1,890 - $2,690
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Ali Osman Soluk

  • 4.7 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Smile Hair Clinic | Hair Transplant in Turkey
  • Hair Transplant Surgeon, MD. Medical Aesthetic Physician

    Dr. Ali Osman SOLUK is a successful hair transplant surgeon who works at Smile Hair Clinic, sharing his experience in hair transplantation and treatment with patients and guiding them. Dr. Ali Osman SOLUK, who graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, started his medical career in Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, where he worked as a field physician in Home Health Services and as a senior manager in ISPER, one of the companies of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, for a long time. During this time, he contributed as a manager in the execution of most of the health services provided to Istanbulites by the municipality.

    During this period, he participated in many national and international fairs and many international meetings with UCLG Health Committee for the development of health tourism in Turkey and the promotion of the country.

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FUE hair transplant
$1,890 - $2,690
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Hilmi Cem Kaya

  • New
  • 4 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Hilmi Cem Kaya is an experienced ENT specialist. He earned his medical degree from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his ENT specialization at Uludağ University. Both universities are well-known for their strong medical programs.

    Dr. Kaya has worked at top hospitals in Turkey. He served at Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital in 2023. He also worked at Martyr Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he gained skills in advanced surgical techniques and patient care.

    He is known for his expertise in modern, minimally invasive ENT treatments. Dr. Kaya achieves high success rates in his treatments. He stays up to date with the latest research and training to provide the best care for his patients.

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FUE hair transplant
$2,610 - $2,610
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Sezer Saglam

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal Information 

    Sex:  Male

    Born : 1968 

     

    Professional Experience

    Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    Medical Oncology Department

    Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

     

    Education:

    He became Professor (22/April /2016)

    Medical Oncology

     

    Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

    Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

    Department of Medical Oncology

     

    Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

     

    Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

    Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

     

    Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

     

    Professional Experience

    February 1999-November 2001

    Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

    American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

     

    April1997- October 1998

    Bayraktar Dialysis Center

    Güngören/ Istanbul

     

    Membership

    Turkish Medical Oncology Association

    ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

    ESMO

    ASCO

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Ismail Sener

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, TWT Health Clinic
  • Dr. İsmail Şener is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist from Turkey. He has over 20 years of experience in both clinical practice and academia. In 2013, he became an Associate Professor. He has published 44 scientific papers, which have received more than 800 citations.

    Dr. Şener’s main areas of expertise are oral pathology, implant dentistry, and advanced maxillofacial surgery. He is a member of the International Implantology Team (ITI), the Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology, and the Turkish Dental Association. These memberships show his dedication to professional growth and education.

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All-on-6 Dental Implants
$8,000 - $10,000
Facelift
$6,564 - $8,752
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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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Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$14,900 - $15,000
Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor
$86,000 - $86,000
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Samet Yardimci

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı - Specialist in Gastroenterology and General Surgery

    Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2003)
    • Residency in General Surgery: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2003-2009)
    • Fellowship in Gastroenterology Surgery: Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2009-2012)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2003-2009: Assistant Doctor at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • 2009-2012: Specialist at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
    • 2012-2017: Specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
    • 2017-2018: Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
    • 2018-Present: Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Obesity Surgery
    • Gastroenterology Surgery
    • Reflux Surgery
    • Stomach Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
    • Colorectal Surgery

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Yardımcı has numerous publications in international journals, focusing on topics such as liver regeneration, splenic hydatid cysts, and the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. His research includes innovative methods in bariatric surgery and the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.

    Certifications and Awards:

    • Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate
    • International Observership Certificate from Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas
    • Best Young Researcher Award at the Congress of Transplantation (2011)
    • Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Patient Satisfaction Certificate

    Professional Memberships:

    • Turkish Surgery Association
    • Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
    • Gastroenterology Surgery Association
    • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
    • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
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Hemorrhoidectomy
$1,640 - $1,970
Laminectomy
$7,000 - $8,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $8,000
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