1987 - 1993, (Doctorate) İstanbul University, Faculty of Medicine,
1993 – 1997, (Medical Specialty) İstanbul University, Faculty of Medicine,
2012 – 2016, (Assistant Professor) Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
2016 – 2022, (Associate Professor) Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
2022 – 2024, (Professor) Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
2024 – Present, (Professor) Medipol Acıbadem Hospital
Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.
He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.
At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.
With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.
In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.
In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.
In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.
He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.
1991 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career
Medicine Department of Internal Medicine
2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology
2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology
Memberships in Scientific Organizations
ASCO
ESMO
TTOD
AVOD
Publications
In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.
Awards Received
EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award
"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"
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Courses, Meetings, and Certificates
ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019
Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.
Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.
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Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.
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2019-2024
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(Associate Professor)
Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
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Objective:
To utilize my expertise in Pediatric Orthopedics, Hand Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Trauma within a progressive medical institution, contributing to patient care, research, and academic development.
Work Experience:
Şırnak State Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
March 2022 - Present
İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
July 2017 - February 2022
Education:
İstanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2017-2022
Trakya University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency
2016-2017
Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
2009-2016
İçel Anatolian High School
2005-2009
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Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002
Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008
Pulmonary Specialist
Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL
2002‑ 2018.
Chief Assistant
2011.
Associate Professor
2017.
Prof.Dr.
Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul
Education
Experience
GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey
Residency program Sep 2011
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department fellowship program.
Gülhane Military Medical Academy Ankara, Turkey
Bachelor of Science: Medical School Aug 2003
Kuleli Military High School Istanbul, Turkey
High School Diploma Jul 1997
Health Sciences University Istanbul, Turkey
Associated Professor of Infectious Diseases Aug 2021 - Current
Associated Professor
Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey
Infectious Diseases Physician July 2020–August 2021
Infectious Diseases Physician
Yale School of Medicine Infectious Diseases Department New Haven, CT, USA
Associate Research Scientist June 2019- June2020
Research to improve vaccine against Tick Borne Diseases (Lyme Diseases, Babesiosis etc.)
Yale School of Medicine Infectious Diseases Department New Haven, CT, USA
Visiting Research Scientist Jul 2018 - June2019
Research to improve vaccine against Tick Borne Diseases (Lyme Diseases, Babesiosis etc.)
Turkish Ministry of Health Ankara, Turkey
Head of Health Tourism unit Feb 2017 - June 2018
Improving the health tourism policy of Turkey.
Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey
Infectious Diseases Physician Aug 2016 - June 2018
Infectious Diseases Physician
Tatvan Military Hospital Bitlis , Turkey
Infectious Diseases Physician Jul 2013 - Aug 2016
Infectious Diseases physician
Girne Military Hospital Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Infectious Diseases Physician Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Infectious diseases physician
GATA Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey
Residency period Jul 2006 - Sep 2011
4 th. Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command Edirne, Kesan, Turkey
Medical Doctor, May 2004 - Jun 2006
Maintaining the basic health services of the military unit.
Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Graduated from Okan University faculty of dentistry Istanbul (Prosthodontics Department)
Master degree in Dental surgery DDS Okan university
Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Okan University Istanbul.
He holds the Turkish board from the Turkish Ministry of health.
8 Years experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and cosmetic dentistry.
5 Years experience in the field of medical tourism.
Languages :
Arabic
English
Turkish
Dentist Berat Can Palazoğlu was born in Ordu in 1996. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in his hometown of Ordu, demonstrating early on a commitment to his studies and a passion for healthcare. In 2020, he graduated from the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, where he honed his skills and knowledge in dental care. Following his graduation, he joined the Avangart Dental Clinic family, where he currently serves his patients with dedication and expertise, striving to provide the highest quality dental care and ensure the best outcomes for their oral health.