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Birthplace and Date

Tarsus, 1958

Foreign Languages

English, Japanese

Education and Experience

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1976-82

Specialist Education SB Dışkapı EAH 1984-87

Specialist Education Japan Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine 1987-89

Specialist Education SB Okmeydanı EAH 1989-90

Post-specialist Education USA Case Western Reserve University Faculty of Medicine 1990-91

Associate Professorship Japan Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine 1993-96

Case experience

Over 40,000 surgical case experience

Associations of which he is a member

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificate

LASIK Certificate Crete University Faculty of Medicine (Prof.Dr. I.Pallikaris)

Awards

Japanese Government- Education, Science and Ministry of Culture (Monbusho), Research Scholarship (1987-89)

Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award (1988-89)

United States-Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Fighting Blindness Travel Fellowship (1988)

Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award (1994-95)

Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award (1995-96)

Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery with over 20 years of experience. He has been a leading surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2010. He also served as an Associate Professor at Brown University in the USA, where he received advanced training in surgical techniques.

Dr. Karacaoglu is recognized worldwide. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He has written five international book chapters and published 31 international and 13 national research papers. He has also delivered 73 conference presentations and received 185 citations.

Dr. Karacaoglu specializes in advanced and minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopic facial rejuvenation and laser lipolysis. He is an international speaker and educator, known for achieving natural and patient-focused results.

Dr. Firat Ozer is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has practiced in Turkey since 2013. He currently works at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in İstanbul (2026–present).

His previous posts include MONEP Clinic (ONEP Medical Center) in İstanbul (2020–2026) and Estetica Levent Clinic in İstanbul (2019). He also worked at Medipol University Çamlıca Hospital in İstanbul (2018–2019) and Bezmialem University Dragos Hospital in İstanbul (2017–2019). Earlier roles were at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul (2017), Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) in Ankara (2015–2017), and Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital in Erzurum (2013–2015).

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

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.

Dr. Mehmet Sagir is a Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Private Hospital (2020–2025). He also served as Chief Clinical Physician at Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2019–2020). Earlier, he held specialist roles in Malatya and Kastamonu.

Education: MD, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2000–2007). Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital (2009–2014). Membership: Turkish Medical Association. Certifications and training: Animal Experiments Usage Certificate (2012). Microsurgery Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Neurosurgery (2012).

Publications: 12 articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. Five in national journals. Four papers presented at international scientific meetings with proceedings.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a Professor and Medical Oncology Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously led the Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2013–2025). He also led the Oncology Department at Medstar Antalya Hospital (2012–2025). Earlier, he served at Akdeniz University (2003–2012).

Education and titles: MD, Erciyes University (1993). Internal Medicine residency, Akdeniz University (1996–2000). Medical Oncology fellowship (2000–2003). Associate Professor (2006). Professor (2011).

Professional memberships and roles: Member of ESMO and ASCO. Board Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology. Co‑Chair of the Head and Neck Cancers Working Group (Medical Oncology Society). President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Member of the Turkish Oncology Workshop.

Education:

Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

Professional Experience:

General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

Bartın (2000-2004)

Specialization:  

Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

Istanbul (2004-2010)

Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

Specialization (2004-2010)

Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

(2012-2014)

Lecturer

Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

Specialist Physician

Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

Specialist Physician

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

Specialist Physician

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

2023 –

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

Skills and Achievements:

Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

Prof. Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin was born in Istanbul in 1981. In 2000, she graduated from Istanbul Galatasaray High School. In 2006, she graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In 2010, she completed her specialty training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and became a Psychiatry Specialist. He completed the first 2 training modules of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. In 2011-2012, she completed her State Service Obligation in Antalya Kumluca State Hospital.

In 2012, she completed her training at the Sexual Education, Research and Treatment Association and became a certified therapist. She has articles in Turkish and English published in national and international scientific journals, congress proceedings and book chapters. Her professional interests; Eating disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions and Psychosomatic Disorders. She speaks fluent English and French. Since 2014, she has been working as the Pink Clinic supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital and as a lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology. She is married and has one child.

Prof. Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urologist in practice since 2011. He is known for strong clinical and academic work. He earned his Ph.D. in 2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2020. He was appointed Professor of Urology in 2025.

He has performed over 3,000 urological surgeries, including complex and advanced cases. His care is evidence-based and patient-centered. He treats many international patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe. He leads a team focused on innovation and quality. Their practice follows international standards.

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

Dr. Bora Murat is an Oral and Dental Health Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He also practices at the Bora Murat Private Clinic in Istanbul (2011–present). He was Clinic Director and Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus (2018–2025) and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul (2022–2025). He held the same role at Anadolu Medical Center Hospital (2011–2019).

He completed the DGI (German Implant Association) Curriculum in Oral Implantology. He earned his dentistry degree from Istanbul University. He is a member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association (EDAD) and the Turkish Oral Implantology Association. He has also attended EDAD and European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry congresses.