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Dr. Oktay Karadeniz, MD, is a radiologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School in 1992. He completed specialty training in Radiodiagnostics at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 1999. He worked at Memorial Hospital from 1999 to 2005. He has been a radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005.

Clinical focus: musculoskeletal imaging; cardiovascular imaging; oncologic imaging; neuroradiology. Professional memberships: Turkish Radiology Society; Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging; International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine; European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology; American College of Radiology; European Society of Radiology.

The doctor has been associated with several prestigious medical institutions, making significant contributions to neurology through extensive research and scientific publications, particularly in Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy.

The doctor is a founding president of the Alzheimer's Association Denizli Branch and holds memberships in several notable organizations, including the International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment and the Society for Neuroscience.

The doctor completed neurology specialization training at Ondokuz Mayis University and medical training at Ankara University Medical Faculty.

2005 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1982 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Neurology Specialist

2004 - 2006, Istanbul/Türkiye

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2002 - 2004, Istanbul/Türkiye

GERMAN HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1980 - 1982, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MASLAK MILITARY HOSPITAL

(Military Service), Neurology Specialist

2021 - Currently, İstanbul

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2009 - 2012, İstanbul / Turkey

T.R. ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY EUROPEAN FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Minor Specialization Training

2003 - 2008, İstanbul / Turkey

ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Assistant Physician

1990 - 1996, Ankara / Turkey

GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

The doctor has extensive experience as a general pediatrician, having worked at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital from 1998 to 2005. Since June 2005, the doctor has been affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center, serving as the pediatrician in charge of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit until December 2010. The doctor actively participated in the Baby-Friendly Hospital certification efforts and continues to conduct nurse training. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the Patient Safety Committee and has been managing patient follow-up at Anadolu Medical Center's pediatric outpatient clinics for a decade.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School and completed specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Istanbul University in 1994. Achieving associate professor status in 1998 and full professorship in 2005, the doctor served at the university until 2013.

In 2005, the doctor founded the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at Anadolu Medical Center, where they continue to practice. Specialties include rehabilitation applications, electroneurophysiology, botulinum toxin injection, neural therapy, ozone therapy, and PRP therapy.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society of Turkey.

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2013 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

NISA HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2009 - 2013, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDILIFE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Türkiye

DIYARBAKIR MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2004 - 2008, Istanbul/Türkiye

GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL ACADEMY

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Training

2003 - 2004, Kocaeli/Türkiye

TCG GÖKSU NAVAL FORCES COMMAND

Medical Officer, General Practitioner

2002 - 2003, Muğla/Türkiye

TCG MUTUAL NAVAL FORCES COMMAND

Medical Officer, General Practitioner

2001 - 2002, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Medical Officer, General Practitioner

Dr. Yavuz Yalcin is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul, where he has worked since 2014. He previously served at Memorial Etiler, Private Ordu Medical Park, and Ordu State Hospital. He completed an endocrinology fellowship at Ankara Numune from 2009 to 2012. Before that, he finished an internal medicine residency at SSK Goztepe and earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University.

Academic work includes 8 international and 10 national publications. He has given 10 international and 20 national presentations and attended 39 scientific meetings. He holds the Internal Medicine Board certification (2002), Hemodialysis Responsible Physician certification (2005; renewed 2013), and Occupational Physician certification (1998). He completed thyroid and neck ultrasonography courses in 2012–2013. He is a member of the Society of Internal Medicine, the Metabolic Syndrome Society, and the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

Neurosurgery Specialist

2015 - 2016, /USA

OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Neurosurgery Specialist

2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye

MARDIN STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

2011 - 2011, /USA

JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal is a Gastroenterology Specialist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospitals in Istanbul. He previously served at Liv Hospital Ulus, Medicana Ataşehir, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and a Professor in 2019.

He received advanced training in interventional endoscopy. He completed ESD at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He trained in POEM/ESD and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center. He trained in EUS at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA. He continues to attend ESG, ERCP, EUS, ESD, and POEM courses and congresses.

He has authored more than 100 international indexed publications. His presentations have won awards. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatology Society, the Liver Diseases Association, the IBD Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Nihal Işık is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She has worked there since December 2020. Her focus areas include multiple sclerosis, headaches, botulinum toxin therapy, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She completed her medical and neurology training at Hacettepe University.

She won third prize in the MS category at the 38th National Neurology Congress in 2002. She has supervised 23 theses. Her publications include 25 international and 36 national peer-reviewed articles. She has presented 48 international and 137 national conference papers. She has chaired 8 sessions and given 14 invited talks or panels. She is the author of “Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for MS.” She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurological Society, and the MS Study Group. She has served as the ECTRIMS Turkey representative since 2012.

The doctor specializes in radiation oncology with over 32 years of experience. She has authored 114 scientific publications addressing various oncological issues. Her professional roles include being a Board Member and Chief Editor at the Turkish Society of Oncology and a Scientific Advisory Board Member at Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences. She completed her medical training and residency in Radiation Oncology at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. The doctor is an active member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Society of Oncology, where she serves as Vice President.

Dr. Tamer Cakar is an expert in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, and dental grilling. He has extensive experience with veneers, tooth whitening, smile makeovers, root canal treatments, and dental implants. Dr. Cakar is the founder of ActGrillz Dental Jewelry Atelier in Istanbul. He also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Acıbadem Hospital Dental Clinic.

Dr. Cakar earned his MD from Aegean University. He completed specialized training in endodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He has performed hundreds of successful procedures and maintains high patient satisfaction. Dr. Cakar is known for his commitment to quality, innovation, and international standards in dental care.

2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1996 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Founder and Head of Adolescent Science Branch

1993 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Member of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1992 - 1993, London/London/England

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

Visiting Chief Resident of Pediatric Endocrinology and Cellular Endocrinology

1989 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Chief Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1987 - 1989, /Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY NO.6 AÇSAP

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

1985 - 1987, /Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SEREFLIKOCHISAR STATE HOSPITAL

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Dr. Onur Telli is a skilled urologist and pediatric urology specialist. He is known for his work in diagnosing and treating congenital urogenital anomalies. He has received awards from the European Association of Urology and the European Society for Pediatric Urology. These honors reflect his strong clinical and research skills.

Dr. Telli has published over 50 international articles and contributed to three book chapters in pediatric urology. His research includes important population-based studies, especially on nocturia in women of reproductive age. He is an active member of major urological associations. This shows his dedication to improving the field.

Dr. Koray Tuncer is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked there since 2009. He previously served at Private Yunus Emre Hospital from 2003 to 2009.

He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1982–1988). He completed an Internal Medicine residency at SSK Okmeydanı Hospital (1989–1993). He served as Chief Assistant in Internal Medicine at Kartal Training and Research Hospital (1995–1998). He completed gastroenterology fellowships at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital (1998–1999) and Ege University (1999–2003).

Professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has 5 international and 13 national publications. He has delivered 8 international and 41 national presentations. His additional training includes summer internships at Kantonsspital Aarau (Anesthesiology, 1985) and Kantonsspital Münsterlingen (Internal Medicine, 1987). He regularly attends postgraduate gastroenterology and hepatology courses and national congresses.

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Currently, the doctor serves as the Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Sisli Hospital, a position held since 2001. Previously, the doctor led the Surgical Sciences department at Florence Nightingale Hospital from 1990 to 2001.

With a strong foundation in cardiovascular and surgical specialties from Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, the doctor also gained significant international experience as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London. The doctor began their career as Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).