Page 22 - Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Medical Experience:

- 2024 - Present: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

- 2017 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

 Specialist in Internal Medicine and Hematology / Istanbul

- 2015 - 2017: Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital  

 Hematology Specialist - Compulsory Service / Eskişehir

Medical Education:

- 2020 - 2024: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

 Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

- 2017 - 2020: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital  

 Demiroğlu Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine / Istanbul, Turkey

- 2011 - 2015: Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Hematology / Eskişehir, Turkey

- 2009 - 2011: Harvard University, Faculty of Medicine / Boston, USA

- 2000 - 2008: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

- 1994 - 2000: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara, Turkey

Attended Professional Trainings, Courses, and Conferences:

- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 3rd EBMT International Transplant Course, Barcelona, Course, 07.09.2018-09.09.2018 (International)

- Turkish Academy of Blood Science, Lymphoma Masterclass, Istanbul, Course, 01.09.2016-01.03.2017 (National)

- Advanced Life Support Course, Istanbul

Membership in Professional Associations:

- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

- Turkish Academy of Blood Science

- Advanced Life Support Course

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Pediatric Surgery Specialist

2016 - 2023, Kocaeli/Türkiye

PRIVATE GULF MARMARA HOSPITAL

Pediatric Surgery Specialist

2011 - 2016, Tokat / Türkiye

GAZİOSMANPAŞA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL HOSPITAL

Assist. Prof. Dr. Department of Pediatric Surgery

2010 - 2011, Trabzon / Türkiye

TRABZON NUMNE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Surgery Specialist

2006 - 2011, Nigde/Türkiye

NİĞDE DR.DOĞAN BARAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC SURGERY SPECIALIST

Pediatric Surgery Specialist

1998 - 2001, Ordu/Türkiye

ORDU GURGENTEPE STATE HOSPITAL

Emergency room

Endocrinologist

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Dr. Unal Isaoglu is a respected medical professional known for his work in pharmacological research. He co-authored a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology. The research examined how methylprednisolone affects bone mineral density in rats with bone loss caused by ovariectomy and reduced adrenaline levels from metyrosine.

His research offers important insights into bone health and drug treatments. Dr. Isaoglu’s achievements show his expertise and dedication to medical science.

Dr. Nuri Ceydeli is a gynecologist and obstetrician with over 15 years of experience. He is a graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School (1995) and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School (2002), and is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society, Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society, Surgical Infection Association, and AAGL.

Dr. has worked in various medical institutions from 1998-2017, including Gazi University (2001-2003) and Selcuk University (1998-2001, 2003-2009, 2009-2010).

Pediatric surgeon

Dr. Ebru Öztürk Öksüz is a gynecologist and obstetrician with over 12 years of experience. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD) and has worked at Istanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Meltem Hospital and Memorial Hospital.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

Ayhan Erdemir, MD, is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006 and one of the best pancreatic cancer specialists. He completed his undergraduate education at Fırat University Medical Faculty, and has taken part in numerous courses such as Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course, Surgical Oncology Society, and Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Surgical System Online Training Module.

Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.

Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon with strong experience in advanced spine care. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Dogu has worked as a specialist at Yozgat City Hospital, Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He currently practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Dogu treats degenerative spine diseases, traumatic spine injuries, spinal tumors, and infectious spine diseases. He also manages congenital and developmental spinal disorders. His expertise includes pain-focused procedures such as neuromodulation and vertebroplasty. Dr. Dogu is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Associate Professor Dr. Burak Teymen is a cardiologist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed cardiology training in 2005. He specializes in heart and vascular diseases.

He has extensive experience in interventional cardiology, including angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement. He uses up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methods.

He worked at Emsey Hospital from 2014 to 2022. He opened his own clinic in Kadıköy in September 2022.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.