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Ersoy Kocabicak

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  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Medical Specialization Thesis Title and Advisor :  Histopathologic Comparison of Intracerebral Microballoon Dissection Method and Classical Corticotomy in Rat Brain . Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD 2006, 

    Thesis Advisor:  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alparslan Senel PhD Thesis Title and Advisor: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: clinical and scientific aspects. Maastricht University Department of Neuroscience 2016, Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Yasin Temel  

    Asst. Assoc. Dr. OMU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery Guest Lecturer Maastricht University Neuroscience and Neurosurgery Clinics, NETHERLANDS 2009 2011 

    Assoc. Dr. OMU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2015 

    Prof. Dr. OMU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2022

    Guest Lecturer Atlas University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul 2021-2024 

    Rector of Atlas University 2024 -

    Directed specialty theses: 

    1.Comparative results of plastic cap and bone cement used for permanent electrode fixation in deep brain stimulation surgeries. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2019, Thesis Student: Dr. Önder Taşkın 

    2.The effect of deep brain stimulation surgery on the volumes of brain nuclei in Parkinson's patients. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2024, Thesis Student: Dr. Muhammet Dirlik 

    Administrative Duties :  

    Rector of Atlas University (2024, currently)

    -Founding Member - Founding Board Member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association (20202023), (2023, currently) 

    -Functional group committee member of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS) (2020, currently) 

    -President-Founding Member of the National Deep Brain Stimulation Association (2105-2018), (2018-2021), (2021, Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center Responsible (2018, currently) 

    -Turkish Academy of Neurosurgery Board Member (2022, currently)

     -Turkish Neurosurgical Association Stereotactic, Functional, Pain and Epilepsy Surgery Teaching and Education Group Chairman (2019, 2022), 2nd. Chairman (2017-2019), Secretary (2013- 2015 / 2015 - 2017) 

    - Board Member of Neuromodulation Research and Education Association (Secretary, 2020, 2022), (Secretary, 2018-2020) 

    -Ondokuz Mayıs University Continuing Education Center Board Membership (2012-2015/ 2015-2018) 

    -Ondokuz Mayıs University Black Sea Advanced Technology Application and Research Center (KİTAM) Board Membership (2016-2017)

     -Turkish Neurosurgical Association Professional Personnel Rights Board Membership (2013-Present) 

    Other duties: -Deep brain stimulation training, consultancy and supervision (2014-present) 

    Universities, hospitals and institutions consulted 

    1. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 

    2. Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 

    3. Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine 

    4. Atlas University Faculty of Medicine Medicine Medicine Hospital 

    5. Baku National Oncology Hospital, Azerbaijan

     6. Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine

     7. Fırat University Faculty of Medicine

     8. Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir

     9. Health Sciences University City Hospital, Ankara 

    10. Adana Başkent University Hospital 

    11. Medtronic Inc 

    12. Boston Scientific 

    13. Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine 

    Bilimsel Kuruluşlara Üyelikler :  

    1. Türk Nöroşirürji Derneği 

    2. Türk Nöroşirürji Derneği Stereotaktik, Fonksiyonel, Ağrı ve Epilepsi Cerrahisi     Öğretim ve Eğitim Grubu 

    3. Uluslararası Derin Beyin Stimülasyonu Derneği 

    4. National Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

    5. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurooncological Surgery Teaching and Training Group 

    6. European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN) 

    7. International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)

    8. Mediterranean Neuroscience Society (MNS) 

    9. World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN) 

    10. International Neuromodulation Society (INS)

    11. Neuromodulation Research and Education Association 

    Undergraduate and graduate level courses given in the last 2 years 

    - Neuromodulation (D-5) 

    - Stereotactic surgical methods in neurological diseases (D-5) 

    - Surgical treatment of movement disorders - Bedside practice (D-5) 

    - Head traumas (D-5) 

    - Head traumas (D-3) 

    - Medicine and Poetry (D-1) * For D-5, 9 internship groups are taught in one academic year. 

    Summary of academic activity (January 2024) 

    A. International articles: 46 

    B. International proceedings: 44 

    C1. National book editorship: 2 

    C2. International book chapter: 2 

    C3. National book chapter: 13 

    D. National articles: 12 

    E. National proceedings: 45 

    F. Organized meetings: 18 (7 international, 11 national) 

    G. Invited talks: 71 (13 international, 58 national) 

    h index: 12 (Web of science), 12 (Scopus), 16 (Scholar) 

    Number of citations: 332 (Web of science), 342 (Scopus), 595 (Scholar) 

    A. Articles published in international refereed journals : 

    1. Eser P, Kocabicak E, Bekar A, Temel Y. Insights into neuroinflammatory mechanisms of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease. Exp Neurol. 2024 Jan 8:114684. 

    2. Eser P, Kocabicak E, Bekar A, Temel Y. Interplay between neuroinflammatory pathways and Parkinson's disease.Exp Neurol. 2024 Feb;372:114644.  

    3. Yasar OC, Ozturk S, Kemal O, Kocabicak E. Effects of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery on the Formant Frequencies of Turkish Vowels and Vowels. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(5):764-772. 

    4. Taşkın O, Kocabıcak E, Öztürk S, Yıldız O, Temel Y. Electrode Fixation with Bone Cement or Stimloc® in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparative Study. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(3):449-458. 

    5. Nassehi B, Assadnejad T, Yildiz O, Aygun D, Kocabicak E. Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in a Patient with Parkinson's Disease with Severe Axial Symptoms and Suboptimal Levodopa Response. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(3)

    6. Nassehi B, Kocabicak E, Temel Y, Hescham S. Alteration of Neurogenesis and Pathologic Markers in Alzheimer's Disease After Deep Brain Stimulation. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(4)

    7. Habets JGV, Herff C, Fasano AA, Beudel M, Kocabicak E, Schnitzler A, Snineh MA, Kalia SK, Ramirez-Gómez C, Hodaie M, Munhoz RP, Rouleau E, Yildiz O, Linetsky E, Schuurman R, Hartmann CJ, Lozano AM, De Bie RMA, Temel Y, Janssen MLF. Multicenter Validation of Individual Preoperative Motor Outcome Prediction for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. November 2021, 25: 1-9. 

    8. Öztürk S, Temel Y, Aygün D, Kocabıçak E. Deep Brain Stimulation of Globus Pallidus Internus for Secondary Dystonia: Clinical Cases and Systematic Review of the Literature on the Efficacy of Globus Pallidus Internus and Subthalamic Nucleus. World Neurosurg. 2021 Oct

    9. Kocabicak E, Yildiz O, Aygun D, Temel Y. Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus on Postoperative Levodopa Response: One Year Follow-up. Turk Neurosurg. 2021;31(1)

    10. Kaya MO, Ozturk S, Ercan I, Gonen M, Erol FS, Kocabicak E. Statistical Shape Analysis of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Patients with Parkinson's Disease. World Neurosurgery. World Neurosurg. 2019 

    11. Kocabicak E, Alptekin O, Aygun D, Yildiz O, Temel Y. Microelectrode recording for deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease: advantage or waste of time? Turk Neurosurg. 2019;29

    12. Aygun D, Dere U A, Yildiz O, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Characterizing the effect of intraoperative microelectrode recording-induced microlesion on motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease undergoing deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus. Turk Neurosurg. 2019;29

    13. Wetzelaer P, Bouwens VAN DER Vlis T, Tönge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of equipment-related infections after DBS surgery: A cost analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28

    14. Alptekin O, Kocabicak E, Gubler FS, Ackermans L, Kubben PL, Temel Y. Perioperative Technical Complications in Deep Brain Stimulation Operations. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28

    15. Aygun D, Kocabicak E, Yildiz MO, Temel Y. The Effect of Age and Disease Duration on Levodopa Response in Patients with Advanced Parkinson's Disease for Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus. 

    16. Akpinar C K, Aygun D, Kocabicak E, Onar M K. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome after subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation: A case report. Noro Psychiatr Ars. 2015 Dec

    17. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf, M, Temel Y. Final electrode position in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation surgery: comparison of indirect and direct targeting methods. Turk Neurosurg. 

    18. 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 operations. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec

    19. Kocabicak E, Alptekin O, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Kuijf M, Kurt E, Esselink R, Temel Y. Is there still a need for microelectrode recording because the subthalamic nucleus is well visualized by high field MR imaging? Front Integr Neurosci.(Accepted July 15, 2015) 

    20. Yarar E, Kuruoglu E, Kocabıcak E, Altun A, Genc E, Ozyurek H, Kefeli M, Marangoz AH, Aydin K, Cokluk C. Electrophysiological and histopathological effects of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of experimental rat sciatic nerve injury model. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Jun 15

    21. Kocabicak E, Jahanshahi A, Schonfeld L, Hescham SA, Temel Y, Tan S. Deep brain stimulation of the rat subthalamic nucleus caused inhibition of median raphe serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission. Turk Neurosurg 2015

    22. Kocabicak E, Temel Y, Höllig A, Falkenburger B, Tan SKh. Current perspectives on deep brain stimulation for severe neurological and psychiatric disorders. Neur. Pschy. Disease and treatment 2015 

    23. Lim LW, Janssen ML, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Antidepressant activity by stimulation of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens is associated with neural activation in the subthalamic nucleus of rats. Behav Brain Res. 2015 

    24. Kocabicak E, Terzi M, Akpinar K, Paksoy K, Cebeci I, Iyigun O. Restless Leg Syndrome and Its Quality in Lumbar Radiculopathy Patients. Behavioural Neurology 2014

    25. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, Ozaydin I, Jahanshahi A, Onar M, Tan S K, Boke O, Kurt M, Guz H, Terzi M, Alptekin O, Temel Y Is the probe eye subthalamic nucleus length on T2W MRI consistent with microelectrode recording in patients undergoing deep brain stimulation for advanced Parkinson's disease? Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(5)

    26. Duran L, Balci K, Kati C, Akdemir H U, Kocabicak E, Dogruel C. Does admission blood pressure have prognostic value in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage: an emergency department experience. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2013 Oct;15(10)

    27. Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease; Surgical technique, tips, tricks and complications. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2013 Nov;115(11)

    28. Camlidag I, Kocabicak E, Sahin B, Jahanshahi A, Incesu L, Aygun D, Yildiz O, Temel Y, Belet U. Volumetric analysis of subthalamic and red nuclei based on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Parkinson's disease. Int J Neurosci. 2014 Apr;124(4)

    29. Jahanshahi A, Schonfeld L, Janssen ML, Hescham S, Kocabicak E, Steinbusch HW, van Overbeeke JJ, Temel Y. Electrical stimulation of the motor cortex increases progenitor cell migration in adult rat brain. Exp Brain Res. 2013 Nov;231(2)

    30. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, Alptekin O, Guz H, Kurt M, Sarihasan B, Temel Y Conversion of local anesthetic-guided deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus to general anesthesia. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2013, Sep;74(5):332-4.  

    31. Jahanshahi A, Vlamings R, van Roon-Mom WM, Faull RL, Waldvogel HJ, Janssen ML, Yakkioui Y, Zeef DH, Kocabicak E, Steinbusch HW, Temel Y. Changes in brainstem serotonergic and dopaminergic cell populations in experimental and clinical Huntington's disease. 

    32. Aydin K, Kocabicak E, Altun A, Ozaydin I, Yarar E, Cokluk C. Use of Topical Landmarks in Percutaneous Projection of Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgical Oncology. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3)

    33. Aydın K, Çokluk C, Pişkin A, Kocabıcak E. Ultrasonographic control of transverse carpal ligament incision with limited single skin incision during carpal tunnel surgery. Turk Neurosurg. 2007 Jul;17(3)

    34. Alptekin O, Gubler F, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Kuijf M, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Stereotactic Accuracy and Frame Mounting: a phantom study. Surg Neurol Int. 2019 Apr 24;10:67. 

    35. Gubler FS, Ackermans L, Kubben PL, Damci A, Kuijf ML, Oosterloo M, Vermeulen RJ, Hescham S, Kocabicak E, Kurt E, Temel Y. Infections in deep brain stimulation: Shaving versus not shaving. Surg Neurol Int. 2017 Oct 10;8:249. 

    36. Dere U Akin, Tonge M, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Unusual length of the AC-PC line and the importance of direct targeting. OAJJN. 2016;1(4)

    37. Aygun D, Kocabicak E, Yildiz O, Onar MK, Guz H, Boke O, Kurt M, Temel Y. Syncope associated with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in a patient with Parkinson's disease. Case Rep Neurol Med. 2013 

    38. Kocabicak E, Terzi M, Alptekin O, Temel Y. Targeting thalamic tremor cells in deep brain stimulation for multiple sclerosis-induced complex tremor. Surg Neurol Int. 2013. 

    39. Kocabicak E, Tan SK, Temel Y. Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease: Why is it so successful? Surg Neurol Int. 2012;3(Suppl 4)

    40. Kocabicak E. Tan SK, Temel Y. Aydın K, Kocabicak E, Çokluk C, Kuruoğlu E, Yıldız L, Marangoz A.H. Cerebral Intraparenchymal Epidermoid Tumor: A Case Report.Chirurgia 2012 October

    41. Aydın K, Çokluk C, Kocabıcak E, Çelik B, Taşlak Şengül A. Cervical Screw Extrusion into the Trachea and Perforation: A Case Report. Chirurgia 2012 Oct

    42. Cervical Ependymoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Kocabicak E, Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın,Yaşar Bayri,Yurdanur Süllü Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2010.27; 

    43. Nonanastomotic Indirect Bypass Surgery in Surgical Treatment of Malignant Glial Tumors. Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın, Kocabicak E. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2010. 

    44. On-Off Malignancy in a Pediatric Shunt. Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın, Kocabicak E. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2009. 

    45. Vibration Producing Dissector in Dissection and Separation of High Grade Glial Tumors from Brain Tissue. Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın, Kocabicak E. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2009. 

    46. Geriatric Traumatic Acute Subdural Haematomas: A Retrospective Study. Kocabicak E, Ercan Yarar,Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2009. 

    B. Abstracts presented at international meetings 

    1. Kaya Mehmet Onur, Ozturk Sait, Erol Fatih Serhat, Gönen Murat, Ercan Ilker, Kocabicak Ersoy. Statistical Shape Analysis of Subthalamic Nucleus in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease. OP 01, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’, 17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    2. Ozgenc Aysun, Taskin Onder, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Aygün Dursun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Parkinson’s Disease and Neuromodulation Nursing. OP 02, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’, 17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    3. Yasar Ozlem, Kemal Ozgur, Kocabicak Ersoy. Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus on Acoustic Characteristics of Voice Production:Preliminary Results. OP 03, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    4. Nassehi Behrad, Kocabicak Ersoy. The Alteration of Neurogenesis and Pathological Markers in Alzheimer's Disease after Deep Brain Stimulation. OP 04, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    5. Sücüllü Karadag Yesim, Divanlioglu Denizhan, Öztekin Zeynep Nese, Belen Ahmet Deniz, Kocabicak Ersoy. Medical and Device-Guided Therapies and Deep BrainStimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Experience of a Tertiary Center from Turkey. OP 05, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    6. Pilan Kubra, taskin Onder, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Ozgenc Aysun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Effect of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Nutritional Status and Habits in Parkinson's Patients. OP 06, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    7. Assadnejad Taha, Nassehi Behrad, Aygun Dursun, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Kocabicak Ersoy. Unilateral Globus Pallidus Interna Deep BrainStimulation in Post Stroke Dystonic Tremor: Case Report. OP 09, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    8. Ozturk Sait, Gönen Murat, Erol Fatih Serhat, Kocabicak Ersoy. When Internal Pulse Generator Should Be Activated Following Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease? OP 10, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey

    9. Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Taskin Onder, Aygun Dursun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Long-Term Outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Single Center Experience. OP 13, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    10. Ulutabanca Halil, Gultekin Murat, Kocabicak Ersoy. Follow-Up Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Thalamic Ventralis Intermedius Nucleus in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder and Essential Tremor. OP 15, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    11. Assadnejad Taha, Nassehi Behrad, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Aygun Dursun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in aPatient with Severe Axial Symptoms and Minimal Levodopa Responsive Parkinson's Disease. OP 16, 4th clinical neuroscience course. 'Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease'17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

    12. Ozturk S, Aygun D, ​​Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus interna with microelectrode recording for secondary dystonia: clinical reports and review of the literature. XXXIIIrd of the ESSFN, Edinburgh, Scotland 2018

    13. Alptekin O, Gubler F, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Temel Y. Impact of Radiological Image Slice Thickness on Stereotactic Accuracy: a phantom study. XXXIIIrd of the ESSFN, Edinburgh, Scotland 2018 

    14. Gultekin M, Ulutabanca H,Selcuklu A, Mirza M, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus interna with microelectrode recording for MyoclonusDystonia (DYT- 11): One year Outcome in Two Patients. 70th AAN Annual meeting, Los Angeles USA 2018, P5-055 

    15. Kocabicak E, Yildiz M O, Aygun D, ​​Temel Y. The clinical effects of preoperative levodopa response for deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for patients with Parkinson's disease in the postoperative period 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-14 

    16. Sen S, Terzi M, Yildiz M O, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis related tremor: clinical reports. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-16 

    17. Gönen M, Ozturk S, Balgetir F, Aytac E, Kocabicak E. Pseudobulbar Laughter Induced by Stimulation of Subthalamic Nucleus: Case Report. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-03 

    18. Ozturk S, Gonen M, Korkmaz S, Erol F S, Kocabicak E. Early-term results of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson's Disease: Elazığ Experience. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-05

    19. Turgut E, Ozkaynak S, Kocabicak E, Baysal O G, Temel Y, Ucar T. The Early Results of STN DBS in Parkinson's Disease: Akdeniz University Experience. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-08 

    20. Turgut E, Parlak H, Agar A, Sarikcioglu L, Ucar T, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. The Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata in 6-OHDA Parkinsonism Model in Rats. 3rd clinical neuroscience course 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP13 

    21. Dere U A, Tonge M, Temel Y, Kocabicak E.Unusual Length of the Ac-Pc Line and the Importance of Direct Targeting. 3rd clinical neuroscience course 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, PP-06 

    22. Taskin O, Aygun D,Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Comparative results of plastic cap and bone cement usage in permanent electrode fixation of deep brain stimulation. WFNS XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery Istanbul-Turkey, 20-25 August, 2017-OP 

    23. Ulutabanca H, Gultekin M, Kucuk A, Ciftci M, Selcuklu A, Temel Y, Kocabicak E Confirmation of Electrode Localization by Fusion Between Preoperative T2W MRI and Postoperative CT Scan on Parkinson Cases Who Underwent STN DBS. WFNS XVI. World Congress of neurosurgery Istanbul-turkey, 20-25 August, 2017 –OP 

    24. Tonge M, Lindhout J, Kocabicak E, Dere U A, Temel Y. Effect of frontal angle of approach on microelectrode recording and clinical parameters in STN-DBS surgery . XVII. WSSFN Congress, Berlin, Germany 2017, #10653 PP-031 

    25. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz O, Temel Y. Characterizing the micro lesion effect due to intraoperative microelectrode recording on motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's Disease undergoing deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus. XXII congress of the ESSFN, Madrid, Spain 2016 

    26. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz M O, Alptekin O, Temel Y (2016). Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus internus in patients with chorea dominant Huntington's Disease. XXII congress of the ESSFN, Madrid, Spain 2016 

    27. Alptekin O, Kocabicak E, Temel Y (2016). Perioperative technical complications in deep brain stimulation surgeries. XXII congress of the ESSFN, Madrid, Spain 2016 

    28. Yildiz O, Terzi M, Tugcu B, Alptekin O, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis related tremor clinical reports. II. International Conference on Deep Brain Stimulation Düsseldorf, Germany 2016 EP-35 

    29. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz M O, Taskin O, Alptekin O, Temel Y (2016). Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the globus pallidus interna on Huntington's Disease at 1 year. II. International Conference on Deep Brain Stimulation Düsseldorf, Germany 2016 EP-34 

    30. Kocabicak E, Ali Jahanshahi, Lisa Schonfeld, Sarah-Anna Hescham, Yasin Temel, Sonny K.H Tan. Deep brain stimulation of the rat subthalamic nucleus induced inhibition of median raphe serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission. XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 7, Flash Oral Presentation no: 20 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands.

    31. Kocabicak E, Dursun Aygun, Kemal Paksoy, Musa Onar, Hatice Guz, Omer Boke, Murat Kurt, Murat Terzi, Onur Alptekin, Onur Yildiz, Yasin Temel. Microelectrode recording in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation: advantage or loss of time? XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 4, Oral Presentation no: 18 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands. 

    32. Camlidag I, Kocabicak E, Sahin B, Jahanshahi A, Incesu L, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz O, Temel Y, Belet U. Volumetric analysis of the subthalamic and red nuclei based on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Parkinson's disease. XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 22, Poster Presentation no: 17 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands. 

    33. Kocabicak E, Dursun Aygun, Murat Terzi, Musa Onar, Hatice Guz, Omer Boke, Yasin Temel. Deep brain stimulation in complex tremor. XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 5, Flash Oral Presentation no: 19 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands. 

    34. Kocabicak E, Musa Onar, Murat Terzi. Effect on postural stability of REM sleep behavioral disorder in Parkinson's disease. Dursun Aygun, 18th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Volume: 29 Pages: S226-S226 Supplement: 1 Meeting Abstract: 613. June 08-12, 2014, Stockholm, SWEDEN 

    35. D. Aygun, Kocabicak E, M.K. Onar, K. Akpinar, H. Guz, O. Boke, M. Kurt. Patient selection for DBS in Parkinson's disease: Clinical experience with 33 consecutive patients. XX World Congress on Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders. E-352, page:97, 8 -11 December 2013 Geneva, Switzerland. 

    36. D. Aygun, Kocabicak E, M.K. Onar, K. Akpinar, H. Guz, O. Boke, M. Kurt. Effect of disease duration on preoperative levodopa responsiveness as a criterion for subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease patients. The Movement Disorder Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Vol. 28, Suppl 1,pp. S1–S464.No:1255. June 16-20, 2013 Sydney- Australia 

    37. M.K. Onar, D. Aygun, Kocabicak E, H. Guz, C.K. Akpinar, O. Boke, M. Kurt. Stimulationrelated side effects in ten patients with Parkinson's disease treated by subtahalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) The Movement Disorder Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Vol. 28, Suppl 1, pp. S1–S464.No:1275 June 16-20, 2013 Sydney- Australia 

    38. M.K. Onar, D. Aygun, K. Akpinar, Kocabicak E, O. Boke, H. Guz, M. Kurt. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome after deep brain stimulation (DBS): A case report. The Movement Disorder Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Vol. 28, Suppl 1, pp. S1–S464.No:1276, June 16-20, 2013 Sydney- Australia 

    39. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Ozaydin I, Jahanshahi A, Onar M, Boke O, Kurt M, Guz H, Terzi M, Alptekin O, Yildiz O,Temel Y. Does probe's eye subthalamic nucleus length on T2W MRI correspond with microelectrode recording in patients with deep brain stimulation for advanced Parkinson's disease? 15th World Congress of Neurosurgery (WFNS), Program Book, FA1935, page: 312, September 8-13, 2013, Seoul, Korea

    40. Kocabicak E, Dursun Aygun, Hatice Guz, Murat Kurt, Binnur Sarıhasan, Yasin Temel. Conversion of local anesthesia guided deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus to general anesthesia. XX Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), P 80, page: 142 September 26-29, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal. 

    41. Kocabicak E, Murat Terzi, Yasin Temel. Targeting thalamic tremor cells in deep brain stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis induced complex tremor. XX Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), P 81, page: 142 September 26-29, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal. 

    42. Kocabicak E, Lee Wei Lim, Harry W.M. Steinbusch, Yasin Temel. Deep brain stimulation of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex induced neuronal changes in the dorsal raphe nucleus of rats. EANS 2011 14th European Congress of Neurosurgery program book, page: 107, October 9-11, 2011 Rome-Italy 

    43. Kocabicak E, Cokluk C, Aydin K. Geriatric Epidural Haematoma: Case Report and Review of The Literature. 15th Euroacadimia MultidisciplinariaNeurotraumatologica Congress (EMN) Final Program, P-07 page:20, May 6-9, 2010, Antalya, Turkey 

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  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital
  • Dr. Magrur Kazak is a specialist in restorative and conservative dental treatment. He earned his doctorate from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (1997-2003). Since 2020, he has worked as an Associate Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry. He previously held academic positions at Bezmialem Vakif and Istanbul Aydin Universities.

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Suber Dikici

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education & Expertise

    1996 to 2000 | Dicle University – Medical Education

     

    Professional Experience

    2001 to 2006 | Diyarbakır State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

    2006 to 2009 | Düzce Atatürk State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

    2009 to 2013 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

    2013 to 2016 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

    2017 to 2024 | Pendik Private Century Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

    2024 to Present | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

     

    Courses & Certifications

    June, 2012 | Trainer Training Course

    February, 2010 | Trainer Training Course

    March, 2011 | Sleep Medicine Certification Program Preparation Course

    December, 2012 | Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Course

    DBS Application Training and Course – Dubai

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Neurology Association

    Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

     

    Awards & Recognitions

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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
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    Work Experience:

    Şırnak State Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
    March 2022 - Present

    • Lead orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma.
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    • Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to devise and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
    • Actively participating in hospital rounds, conferences, and educational initiatives.

    İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
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    • Completed a rigorous residency program focused on orthopedic surgery and traumatology.
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    Education:

    İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
    2017-2022

    • Residency training program specializing in orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

    Trakya University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
    2016-2017

    • One-year residency program focusing on orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

    Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
    2009-2016

    • Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

    İçel Anatolian High School
    2005-2009

    • High School Diploma.

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    • Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Institute (TOTDER)
    • Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD)

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    • Proficient in diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions in both pediatric and adult patients.
    • Skilled in performing various orthopedic surgeries including arthroplasty, hand surgery, and trauma procedures.
    • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
    • Committed to continuous professional development and continuing medical education.
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  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, TWT Health Clinic
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Harika Bodur

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

    • 1994 – 2000, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2000 – 2005, Kocaeli University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Specialization

    Experience 

    • 2005 – 2006, Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2006 – 2017, Acibadem Kadıköy Hospital
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Cuneyt Salturk

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

    Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

    Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

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    Pulmonary Specialist

    Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

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    Chief Assistant 

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    Associate Professor 

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    Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

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Ozdogan Selcuk

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  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

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Azer

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Surprise Experts Clinic
  • ​Dr. Azer Zeynalov is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 12 years of experience in the field.

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Omar Faruk Sahin

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Surprise Experts Clinic
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Merve Aydemir

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Surprise Experts Clinic
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  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Mehmet Özdemir, a Turkish national born on July 20, 1990, in Mardin, Turkey, is a dedicated and accomplished medical professional. He completed his primary education in Mardin before pursuing his secondary education at Siirt Science High School in Siirt, Turkey. Later, he studied Medicine at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty English Division from September 2008 to August 2014. He began his residency as an Emergency Physician at Nusaybin State Hospital and continued his medical journey with various positions, including Resident Doctor at Dicle University Medical Faculty, specializing in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. Özdemir's extensive experience includes electiveships and fellowships at prestigious institutions such as Hannover Medical School in Germany and Cerrahpaşa University Medical Faculty in Turkey. Notably, he conducted research on novel graft techniques for rhinoplasty, earning him recognition under the supervision of Dr. Mehmet Fatih Akkoç. Özdemir further enriched his expertise through elective programs and fellowships, including a recent fellowship at the Auersvald Clinic in Curitiba, Brazil, under the guidance of Dr. Andre Auersvald. With a diverse background and a commitment to excellence, Mehmet Özdemir is a skilled Specialist Doctor in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery based in Diyarbakır, Turkey.

     

     


     

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Ali Demircan

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Eductaion: 

    2013

    ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

    2008

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Murat Sarikaya

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience:

    2022 - 

    Medipol Bahçelievler

    2021 - 2022

    MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY HOSPITAL

    2018 - 2020

    İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    2014 - 2020

    TOKAT STATE HOSPITAL

    2010 - 2010

    BINGOL STATE HOSPITAL

     

    Education:

    2021

    MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, GASTROTEROLOGY

    2018

    İSTINYE UNIVERSITY, INTERNAL DISEASES USA

    2014

    ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY

    2010

    FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT/INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

    2004

    FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    A. International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

    Title: Fatal fulminant hepatitis B after withdrawal of entecavir treatment in a patient with HBeAg seroconversion.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Koçak Erdem, Köklü Seyfettin, Babalı Ayşegül, Çakal Başak
    • Journal: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
    • Year: 2012
    • Volume/Issue: (Kontrol No: 1206043)

    Title: Acute gastric obstruction resulting from gallstone-induced bezoar.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Koçak Erdem, Köklü Seyfettin, Akbal Erdem
    • Journal: The American Surgeon
    • Year: 2012
    • Volume/Issue: 78(12)
    • Page: 529
    • (Kontrol No: 1129707)

    Title: Garlic-induced esophagitis.

    • Authors: Doğan Zeynal, Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergül Bilal
    • Journal: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 76(2)
    • Page: 262
    • (Kontrol No: 1131422)

    Title: Association between Helicobacter pylori and liver-to-spleen ratio.

    • Authors: Doğan Zeynal, Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergül Bilal
    • Journal: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 25(1)
    • Pages: 107-110
    • Citations: 7
    • DOI: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283590c10
    • (Kontrol No: 1131424)

    Title: Crohn's disease masked by median arcuate ligament syndrome.

    • Authors: Bıyıkoğlu İbrahim, Sarıkaya Murat, Uysal Ramadan Selma, Ergül Bilal, Doğan Zeynal
    • Journal: Chinese Medical Journal
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 126 (14)
    • Page: 2798
    • Citations: 1
    • (Kontrol No: 1131477)

    Title: Telaprevir and anemia: What we learned from the first three patients.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
    • Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 45(7)
    • Page: 575-575
    • Citations: 2
    • DOI: 10.3109/00365548.2012.759271
    • (Kontrol No: 1129738)

    Title: Magnesium and parathyroid hormone levels of patients using different proton pump inhibitors.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergul Bilal, Doğan Zeynal
    • Journal: Gastroenterology Nursing
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 36 (2)
    • Pages: 145-148
    • DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e31828d3753
    • (Kontrol No: 1129715)

    Title: Is topical pharyngeal anesthesia necessary in esophagogastroduodenoscopy in all unsedated patients?

    • Authors: Ergül Bilal, Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Filik Levent, Bıyıkoğlu İbrahim
    • Journal: Digestive Endoscopy
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 25(1)
    • Pages: 90-91
    • Citations: 2
    • DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2012.01383.x
    • (Kontrol No: 1129879)

    Title: Inpatient Care Of Hepatitis C: Applying The Four Pillars Model To The Hospital Setting.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal
    • Journal: Gastroenterology Nursing
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 36(2)
    • Pages: 141-144
    • DOI: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e31828d33db
    • (Kontrol No: 1129712)

    Title: "The "Bouveret's Syndrome" Case Resolved Without Necrotic Changes."

    • Authors: Bilal Ergül, Murat Sarıkaya, Zeynal Doğan, Sevda İdil, Tarkan Karakan, Abdullah Çetin Köseoğlu
    • Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 2013
    • Article ID: 725434
    • DOI: 10.1155/2013/725434
    • (Kontrol No: 1131423)

    Title: Severe acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent, Bıyıkoğlu İbrahim
    • Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 2013
    • Article ID: 945902
    • DOI: 10.1155/2013/945902
    • (Kontrol No: 1131425)

    Title: Gallstone Ileus Caused by Cholecystoenteric Fistula Demonstrated on Computed Tomography.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent, Sevda İdil
    • Journal: Case Reports in Medicine
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 2013
    • Article ID: 652960
    • DOI: 10.1155/2013/652960
    • (Kontrol No: 1131426)

    Title: Intestinal Perforation Due to Ingested Chicken Bone Mimicking Crohn's Disease.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
    • Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 2013
    • Article ID: 604820
    • DOI: 10.1155/2013/604820
    • (Kontrol No: 1131427)

    Title: Acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglyceridemia: A case-based review.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
    • Journal: Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 24(3)
    • Pages: 276-280
    • DOI: 10.4318/tjg.2013.0565
    • (Kontrol No: 1129727)

    Title: An Unusual Complication of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Severe Acute Pancreatitis Leading to Death.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent, Tarkan Karakan
    • Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 2013
    • Article ID: 658370
    • DOI: 10.1155/2013/658370
    • (Kontrol No: 1131475)

    Title: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Panniculitis.

    • Authors: Sarıkaya Murat, Doğan Zeynal, Ergül Bilal, Filik Levent
    • Journal: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume/Issue: 2013
    • Article ID: 925259
    • DOI: 10.1155/2013/925259
    • (Kontrol No: 1131476)

    B. Contributions to Scientific Conferences:

    Title: Suicidal poisonings in Turkey: demographic and clinical aspects.

    • Authors: Sarikaya M., Gunes A., Goksu E., Erdogan G., Ozen C., Kaya A.
    • Conference: 30th European Congress of Clinical Toxicology (EAPCCT)
    • Year: 2000
    • Abstract ID: P44
    • (Kontrol No: 1131478)

    Title: A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Aortoenteric Fistula.

    • Authors: Doğan Zeynal, Sarıkaya Murat, Filik Levent, Ergül Bilal
    • Conference: World Congress of Gastroenterology
    • Year: 2013
    • Abstract ID: P1367
    • (Kontrol No: 1131479)
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Asim Enhos

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

    • 2002 - 2008, Ege University, Bachelor's Degree, Medical Doctor
    • 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Specialization in Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2018, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Assistant Professor
    • 2018 – 2021, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Associate Professor

    Experience

    • 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
    • 2013, Istanbul Esenler Basaksehir State Hospital
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    • 2013 – 2014, Ministry of Health Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital
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Asker Bulut

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Aralık, 1986

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 2004-2010 Undergraduate: ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL DPT.
    • 2010-2015 Specialization in Medicine: RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES
    • 2018-2024: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY SUAM HOSPITAL
    • 2022- Associate Professor: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 10.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Young Ophthalmologists Unit
    • Turkish Medical Association
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Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Yozgat, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1986-1992: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara
    • 1992- 1996: Ophthalmology Specialization Education / S.B. Ankara Hospital / Ankara

    Case Experience

    • She has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 30 years and has experience of over 30.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • AKÖZ: S.B. Ankara Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic Association / Ankara
    • T.O.D: Turkish Ophthalmology Association / Ankara
    • A.A.O: American Academy of Ophthalmology- International member /P.A., U.S.A.
    • E.S.C.R.S: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • I.S.R.S: International Society of Refractive Surgery

    Certificates

    • INTACS Corneal Implants Certified surgeon
    • Intra Lase Usage Certificate
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Erdinc Genc

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2022

    Private Nisa Hospital

    2022 - 2022

    American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

    2018 - 2022

    Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

    2016 - 2018

    Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

    2015 - 2015

    Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

    2015 - 2015

    UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

    Education

    2021

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

    2016

    Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

    2009

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Prostatectomy
$4,000 - $5,000
Rotator cuff repair surgery
$3,500 - $5,000
Laminectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 year - 2021 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 year - 2020 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 year - 2017 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 year - 2016 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 year - 2011 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 year - 2010 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 year - 2008 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 year - 2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022 year

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022 year

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021 year

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006 year

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006 year

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998 year

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Prostatectomy
$4,000 - $5,000
Rotator cuff repair surgery
$3,500 - $5,000
Laminectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
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