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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.

Dr. Kinyas Dushinmez is a hair transplant specialist in Istanbul. He has performed more than 5,000 procedures. His results are consistent and natural-looking. He specializes in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). This method provides precise placement, high graft survival, and a short recovery time.

He focuses on quality over quantity. He limits the number of procedures each day. He offers personalized planning from consultation to hairline design and implantation. Patients from around the world choose him for modern techniques. He aims for dense, natural, and long-lasting results in a safe clinical setting.

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.

Dt. Arzu Tekkeli has worked at the Department of Dentistry, Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, since 2018. She previously worked at Avicenna Hope Hospital. She graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She began her studies in 1994.

Clinical focus: aesthetic dentistry, digital dentistry with CAD/CAM, and smile design.

Memberships: Turkish Dental Association, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Oral Implantology Association, Women’s Physicians Support Foundation, Contemporary Life Support Foundation. Programs attended: Implant-Der Academy and EDAD (Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association).

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

Medical Education

- *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Konya / Turkey

- *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Baku / Azerbaijan

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.

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.

Dr. Serhat Seyhan is a medical genetics specialist. He is the Head Physician at the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center, Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has also led genetic evaluation centers at Biruni University Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Seyhan chaired the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University.

He completed his medical genetics training at Karadeniz Technical University. He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Seyhan gained international experience as a short-term scholar at the University of Miami. He is known for his leadership in clinical genetics and his academic work in the field.

Dr. Taha Bahadir Uskul is a specialist in pulmonology and tuberculosis at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He previously worked at Florence Nightingale Hospitals and Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

He earned his MD from Istanbul University. He completed his specialization in pulmonology and tuberculosis at SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He received Turkish Board Certification in Pulmonology in 2002. He is trained in interventional bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, transbronchial needle aspiration, rigid bronchoscopy, and polysomnography.

His awards include Excellent Presentation and the Harasawa Fellowship (APSR, 2006). He also received a Certificate of Appreciation in 2008. He has 11 international and 23 national peer-reviewed publications and numerous presentations.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is a specialist in chest diseases and interventional pulmonology. His focus areas include bronchoscopy, EBUS, and the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He received his MD from GATA in 1999. He completed his Chest Diseases residency at GATA Haydarpaşa between 2002 and 2006. He served as a specialist and deputy chief at military hospitals. He was on the faculty at GATA and Sultan 2. Abdulhamit Han. He completed advanced training at The University of Chicago Medicine in 2015–2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2021. He has worked at Anadolu Medical Center since 2022.

He co-authored The Essential Intensivist Bronchoscopy. He is the Turkish translator of The Essential EBUS Bronchoscopy. He is a member of WABIP, EABIP, the European Respiratory Society, the Turkish Thorax Association, and the Lung Health and Intensive Care Association. He serves on the Executive Board of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group of the Turkish Respiratory Research Association.

Dr. Özlem Cemboluk is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University. She completed her PRAS residency at Eskişehir Osmangazi University from 2009 to 2015. She served as Clinic Chief at the PRAS Clinic of Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital from 2015 to 2018. She later worked in PRAS at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital and at a private hospital in Istanbul. She founded the Özlem Cemboluk Clinic in Tuzla in 2021. She joined Anadolu Medical Center in 2026.

Her expertise includes breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction), Brazilian butt lift (BBL), post-bariatric arm and leg lifts, liposuction with laser or VASER, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, fat grafting, blepharoplasty, facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, and vaginoplasty. She also offers Botox for axillary sweating and the masseter, mesotherapy, and fillers.

Affiliations include TPRECD, APSA, IPRAS, PRSA, and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. Courses completed: SOAP Meeting (Mommy Makeover; Live Surgery and Scientific Program), Serdar Eren Aesthetic Breast Surgery Workshop, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Workshop, and Rhinoplasty Course.

Dr. Veysel Ozcan is an expert in aesthetic and holistic medicine. He has over 12 years of experience working in top clinics in Nişantaşı and Bakırköy. He is known for his careful work and high patient satisfaction. Dr. Ozcan delivers natural and effective results.

He holds certifications from the Turkish Ministry of Health in Mesotherapy, Phytotherapy, Cupping Therapy, and Ozone Therapy. He combines modern aesthetic treatments with complementary wellness therapies. Dr. Ozcan also served as Chief Physician for two years. In this role, he led clinical teams and managed hospital departments.

He has chaired important hospital committees, including Infection, Quality, Inspection, Facility Security, and Patient Safety. He is dedicated to high medical standards and patient safety. Dr. Ozcan speaks fluent English and intermediate Kurdish. He is recognized for his innovative and patient-centered approach.

The doctor has extensive experience in hematology, bone marrow transplant, and internal medicine, marked by significant contributions to research and numerous scientific publications. The doctor received medical education at Istanbul Medical University and specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Jerrahpash University. Further training in Hematology was completed at Trakya University.

The doctor has served in various specialist roles, including at the Ankara Oncological Hospital's Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic. The doctor is a member of multiple prestigious hematology and oncology societies.

Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat is a leading transplantology expert and Head of the Organ Transplantation Center at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. With over 30 years of surgical experience, he founded the Organ Transplantation Center at Atatürk University (2003-2010) and completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Polat has authored more than 50 scientific publications and serves as Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.

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

Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

• 2001 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
  Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon
• 1997 - 2001, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL
  Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon
• 1992 - 1997, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  YEDİKULE PULMONARY DISEASES HOSPITAL
  Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon
• 1990 - 1992, İzmir/İzmir/Turkey
  HATAY MILITARY HOSPITAL
  Medical Third Lieutenant

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical School and completed residency training in internal medicine at Ankara GATA Medical School. Specializing in medical oncology and hematology, the doctor completed a clinical fellowship in the USA. A pioneer in Turkey, the doctor was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow transplantation in the country. The doctor has served as a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions in London and Switzerland. Holding the European Medical Oncology Certificate, the doctor is a founding member of both The Turkish Society of Medical Oncology and the Turkish Oncology Group. The clinical focus includes breast, gastrointestinal, lung cancers, lymphomas, and myeloma.