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Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor who specializes in Obesity Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has over 30 years of experience and has worked at leading hospitals, including Bahçeşehir International University, Medicine Hospital Istanbul, Kolan Hospital, and Mighty Hospital.

Dr. Kavlakogluu has served in key leadership positions, such as Chief Physician and Head of the General Surgery Department at several institutions. He completed his medical degree at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He received his General Surgery Specialty Training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He became an Associate Professor in 2012 and was promoted to Professor in 2020.

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)

2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

2012 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

2009 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

DR. SAMİ ULUS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

2008 - 2009, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL FACULTY

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

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

Pediatric Specialist

1984 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

Pediatric Cardiology and Rheumatology Specialist

1982 - 1984, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ALIBEYKOY MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH DISPENSARY

Pediatric Specialist - Compulsory Service

1977 - 1982, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

Pediatric Specialist Training

Dr. Samuray Tuncer is a specialist in eye diseases. He focuses on ocular oncology and is known for treating intraocular tumors such as choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma. He uses advanced methods like radioactive plaque therapy. The success of this treatment often depends on the physician’s experience.

Dr. Tuncer is an active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology. He serves on the executive board of its Oncology Unit. He is also a member of the International Society of Ocular Oncology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, he is on the editorial board of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. These roles show his dedication to the field.

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

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

Dr. Baris Demiriz is a general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 15 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has published many articles in national and international journals.

Dr. Demiriz is a member of IFSO, the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, and the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery training at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2007.

Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul (2023–present). He previously worked in the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in Malatya (2017–2023). He also served at Hacettepe University’s Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology in Ankara (2004–2009).

He has been a Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine since 2017. His training includes an Internal Medicine residency at İnönü University (2004–2009) and a medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2011 - Present, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEDSTAR HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

1998 - 2011, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Lecturer at the Department of Nuclear Medicine

1997 - 1997, Izmir/Izmir/Türkiye

ATATURK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Radiology Specialist

1992 - 1993, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

Dr. Umut Dinçer is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he has worked since 2018. From 2000 to 2018, he served at Medicana Çamlıca, Medical Park Bahçelievler, GATA Haydarpaşa, and Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital. He also gained experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in 1995.

He earned his MD in 1994 from GATA Military Medical Academy. He completed his PM&R residency there in 2000. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Algology Association.

He has published 60 scientific articles and delivered 40 congress presentations. He is the author of 2 books and 4 book chapters, and has translated 12 chapters. He has given lectures and training at many national and international congresses.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2016 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2013 - 2016, Muğla/Türkiye

MUGLA SITKI KOÇMAN UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2012 - 2013, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

SANLIURFA CEYLANPINAR STATE HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

Dr. Murat Ulusan is a specialist in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2018–present) and at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2010–present). He previously worked at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2009–2010) and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital (2008–2009). He completed his ENT residency at Istanbul University (2003–2008). He received his MD (English) from Marmara University.

Achievements include the EORL Congress Best Poster Award (2016) and an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology (2012, USA). His research includes 17 international and 15 national peer‑reviewed articles, 29 posters, and three TÜBİTAK projects. He has translated two books and written three book chapters. He serves as an editor for one national journal. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Mesut Bayraktaroglu is a skilled pulmonologist at Private Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has also worked at Istanbul Aydin University Florya Medical Park Hospital and Yedikule Chest Diseases Hospital. In these roles, he gained strong clinical experience.

Dr. Bayraktaroglu completed his pulmonology residency at Yedikule Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He has held key positions in several major hospitals in Istanbul, focusing on chest diseases and respiratory care.

He was born on 12.03.1982. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and her PhD program in Mental Health at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2011.

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / 2006

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Master's Degree

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Mental Health Doctorate Program

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2019 - 2019, /USA

Rhode Island Hospital

Neurosurgery Specialist

2018 - 2019, /USA

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SPINA CENTER

Neurosurgery Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2013 - 2014, Corum/Corum/Türkiye

HITIT UNIVERSITY CORUM EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2007 - 2013, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

ATATURK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Research Assistant