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2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

INTERNAL DISEASES AND GASTROENTROLOGY SPECIALIST

2014 - 2021, Gaziantep/Türkiye

GAZİANTEP UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL DISEASES DEPARTMENT/GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT LECTURER

2012 - 2014, Gaziantep/Türkiye

GAZİANTEP ŞEHİT KAMİL STATE HOSPITAL GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT (COMPULSORY SERVICE)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Adana, 1981

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• • 1999-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul
• • 2005-2010 Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Specialization)
• • 2010-2012 Muş State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
• • 2011 Yale University New Haven Hospital, Ophthalmology, Connecticut / USA
• • 2012-2017 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Specialist Dr.)
• • 2015 Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, United States (Fellow / Research assistant)
• • 2017 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Associate Professor Dr.)

Number of Scientific Publications

• Over 150 scientific presentations, publications and articles

Case Experience

• Experience of over 15.000 surgery cases in 16 years

Membership

• • Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Uvea-Behçet Unit
• • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• • American Uveitis Society (AUS)
• • International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)
• • International Society for Behçet's Disease (ISBD)
• • The Foster Ocular Immunology Society (FOIS)
• • Tarsus American College Alumni Association

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2016 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

GOP TAKSIM TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Education and Administrative Officer

2013 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

GOP TAKSIM TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Officer

2002 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

TAKSIM TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2000 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BALTALIMANI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1999 - 2000, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

TAKSIM TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1997 - 1999, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE AKSARAY VATAN HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1994 - 1997, Kastamonu/Kastamonu/Türkiye

INEBOLU STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist – Compulsory Service

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

The doctor is an esteemed Ophthalmologist who graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, and specialized in Eye Diseases at the same institution. With over 9,000 surgical cases handled, the doctor has made significant contributions to the field through scientific publications and active participation in national and international congresses.

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and has presented research at prestigious meetings, including the European Strabismological Association. The doctor is recognized for dedication and contributions to the scientific community.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Isparta, 1975

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• • 1993-1999 Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine (Medical Doctor Education)
• • 2001-2005 Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital (Eye
• • Diseases Specialty Education)
• • 2005-2009 Prof. Dr. Necmi Ayanoğlu Silivri State Hospital (Eye Diseases Specialist)
• • 2009-2010 Bozüyük State Hospital (Eye Diseases Specialist)
• • 2010-2020 Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital (Eye Diseases Specialist, Chief Assistant)
• • 2020-2021 Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital (Associated Doctor, Lecturer)

Membership

• • Turkish Medical Association
• • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• • Turkic Republics Ophthalmology Association
• • Membership of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• • Membership of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• • Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Oculoplastic Surgery Unit Membership

Case Experience

• 13 years of experience in the field of oculoplastic surgery and over 5.000 surgical cases.

Awards

• 1) Best oral poster presentation: Is it better to evaluate gold weight implantation surgery results in 2D? (Gamze Öztürk Karabulut, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Korhan Fazil, Zehra Karaagac Gunaydin, Muhittin Taskapili. European Society of Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, 12-14 October 2019, Hamburg, Germany
• 2) Consilium Europaeum Ophthalmologiae Diploma in Ophthalmologia, European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 5-6 May 2017

SEMINARS

• 1) TOD 40th Spring Symposium, Epiphora and Its Treatment, Istanbul, 26.05.2017-28.05.2017 (National)
• 2) Beyoglu Eye Days, Entropion and Ectropion, Istanbul, 24.02.2018-25.02.2018 (National)
• 3) Late reconstruction in valve traumas. 4th Beyoğlu Eye Days, 22-23 February 2020 (National)
• 4) Facial Paralysis. Turkish Ophthalmology Association Monthly Ordinary Meeting, 17 December 2020 (National)
• 5) Proptosis with cases. Thyroid Ophthalmopathy, Turkish Ophthalmology Association webinar, 19 May 2021 (National)
• 6) Punctal plugs and lacrimal system intubation implants, Tod 43rd Winter Symposium, 21-23 January 2022, Antalya, Turkey (National)
• 7) Upper eyelid blepharoplasty, TOD 42nd April Course, 7-9 April 2023, Ankara, Turkey (National)
• 8) Lower lid blepharoplasty, TOD Konya -Antalya Branch Scientific Meeting, 10 June 2023, Isparta, Turkey (National)

Number of Scientific Publications

• 26 international publications
• 28 national publications

The doctor completed medical education at Ege University and specialized in interventional radiology at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Further fellowships in interventional radiology were undertaken at Ege University and Bursa Uludag University.

With extensive experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology, the doctor has worked at several esteemed institutions, including Izmir Kemalpasa State Hospital and Canakkale 18 March University. Currently, the doctor practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Radiology Society and the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

1986 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

The doctor currently serves as a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic procedures. Previously, they directed the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Florance Nightingale Hospitals and led the Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal System Motility Unit. Their academic contributions include a faculty position in the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery program at TC Istanbul Science University. The doctor has held leadership roles in various hospitals, including Chief of General Surgery Clinic at the Ministry of Health Haydarpasa Number EA Hospital.

The doctor specializes in eye health, focusing on treatments and surgeries for conditions such as cataracts. Skilled in a variety of procedures, the doctor offers general eye examinations and contact lens fittings. Graduating from Ege University School of Medicine and completing further specialization at Marmara University School of Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology, the doctor is well-versed in the field. Memberships include the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Harun Cologlu is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery in Istanbul. He has practiced since 2005. Since 2026, he has worked at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

He was Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Başkent University (2011–2016). He held the same post at İstinye University Liv Hospital (2017–2020). He also ran a private clinic (2020–2026). Earlier, he served at Düzce Atatürk State Hospital (2005–2009) and Balıkesir Military Hospital (2009–2010).

His training includes an MD from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1992–1999). He completed a residency in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2000–2005). He completed an observer program at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in 2010.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2018 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK FLORYA HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2011 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

Medical Oncology Assistant

2011 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KANUNİ SULTAN TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine Specialist

2006 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine Assistant

2004 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY BIOCHEMISTRY UNITED STATES

Research Assistant

2003 - 2004, Karabuk/Karabuk/Türkiye

KARABUK PROVINCE SAFRANBOLU NO. 3 HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist

2006 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

GATA HAYDARPASA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist

1999 - 2001, Bilecik/Türkiye

BİLECİK SOLDIER TRAINING BRIGADE

Infirmary Chief Physician

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL

Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Specialist in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology

2007 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Specialist

1997 - 1998, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Türkiye

NAVAL FORCES GÖLCÜK TSK DISPENSARY

Pediatric Specialist

1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Specialist Training

1991 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BAKIRKOY STATE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

General Practitioner

1990 - 1991, Kahramanmaraş/Kahramanmaraş/Türkiye

KAHRAMANMARAS ILICA HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner - Compulsory Service

Psychiatrist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. Previously worked at Medical Park Bahçelievler, Trakya University Psychiatry, and Bakırköy Mental Health. MD, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Psychiatry residency at Bakırköy.

Author of 80 publications (53 national, 27 international). Has 330 international citations and 90 presentations. Wrote “Neurotransmitters and Depression” (1988). Contributed 25 book chapters and translated 3 psychiatry books.

Founding member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and member of APA and ISPG. Awards include the TPA Research Encouragement (2006) and the Mood Disorders Third Prize (2004). Certified CBT psychotherapist (national and European, 2012) and supportive psychotherapist/instructor (2013). Supervised 21 theses. Was an invited speaker at more than 20 congresses and chaired 4. Served on 10 organizing committees. Reviewed 70 papers. Served on the editorial boards of 15 journals. Principal investigator or consultant on 5 projects.

Dr. Leyla Elmas is a Dermatology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She previously worked at Yüksekova State Hospital and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Elmas completed her dermatology training at Hacettepe University. She earned her MD from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, graduating second in her class with a GPA of 3.89 out of 4.00.

Dr. Elmas has published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. She holds a national patent. She has also given several oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings. In 2024, she received the AAD Strauss & Katz World Congress Scholarship. She was named the 2023 ASDS International Dermatology Specialist of the Year.

Dr. Elmas is a member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has completed observerships and research at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and King’s College London.

Dr. Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously worked at Medicana Izmir International Hospital (2025) and Izmir Katip Çelebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital (2018–2025).

He earned his MD from Ege University (1996–2002). He completed his specialization in Internal Medicine at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital (2004–2009). He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society.

His advanced endoscopy training includes CHA Bundang Medical Center. He also attended the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium and the International Congress of Gastroenterology Research, Endoscopy, and Training Society.