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Dr. Murat Topdag is an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist in Istanbul. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital (2017–2025). He also worked at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2012–2017).

He earned his MD from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa in 2003 (English program). He completed his ENT residency at Kocaeli University in 2009.

He completed advanced training in endoscopic endonasal skull base and pituitary surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. He trained in otologic and otoneurosurgical microsurgery at Institut Georges Portmann in 2006. He also trained in facial plastic surgery through EAFPS in 2007.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

EXPERIENCE

2017 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Specialist

2009 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MALTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Dean<br>Department of Pulmonary Diseases<br>Senator<br>Faculty Board Member

2005 - 2009, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SÜREYYAPAŞA CHEST DISEASES AND THORACIC SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Chest Diseases Clinic Chief

1991 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HEYBELİADA CHEST DISEASES THORACIC SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Chief Physician<br>Chief of Chest Diseases Clinic

1989 - 1991, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ÇAMLICA MILITARY CHEST DISEASES HOSPITAL

Medical Second Lieutenant

1984 - 1989, Montreal/Montreal/Türkiye

MALATYA STATE HOSPITAL

Chest Diseases Specialist

Professor Dr. Engin Cakar is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Algology (Pain Medicine), and Electrodiagnostic Neurology. He practices at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He previously held posts at Medipol Mega University Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

Titles and training: Professor (2016). Associate Professor (2011). Algology specialty, Ministry of Health Medical Specialization Board–GATA (2011). Electrodiagnostic Neurology, Marmara University (2007–2010).

Publications: 40 international and 17 national peer-reviewed articles. Presentations: 17 international and 12 national. He has also written many book chapters. Memberships: European Society of PRM; Turkish PM&R; Turkish Algology; Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG–EMG). He chairs the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group.

Further training: Harvard Medical School—Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation. He has given many invited lectures and attended many congresses.

Op. Dr. K. Ali Rahimi was born in Urumiyeh on 01.01.1961. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. Then he completed his specialization at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of ENT in 1997. He worked as an ENT Specialist at Erdem Hospital, Kadıoğlu Hospital, Çamlıca Medicana Hospital, Huzur Hospital and Atlas Hospital. He served as Chief Physician in all hospitals except Erdem Hospital. During his tenure, he worked on Septo Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, FESS (Sinusitis Surgeries), Adenoid Surgeries, Tonsil Surgeries, Snoring Surgeries, Hoarseness Surgeries, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Head and Neck Tumors. Today, he worked as an Otorhinolaryngologist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital.

Date of Birth: 01.01.1961
Place of Birth Urumiyeh
Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Graduation Year 1992
Specialization Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine- Department of ENT 1997

Dr. Esra Esim Buyukbayrak is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist and a perinatology (maternal–fetal medicine) subspecialist. She has practiced at Memorial Göztepe Hospital since 2025. She served as Head of Department and Clinical Administrative and Training Director at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2022 to 2025. From 2015 to 2025, she worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital as a perinatology subspecialist. She also served there as associate professor and later professor.

She holds an MD from Marmara University. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty training in perinatology. She received WHO–IAMANEH reproductive health training in Geneva in 2004. She completed advanced obstetrics and gynecology training in 2013. She trained in fetal surgery at Centro Gestar, Brazil, in 2023.

She has 86 SCI/SSCI-indexed articles and 84 nationally indexed articles. She has delivered 51 international and 40 national congress presentations. She has written 9 book chapters and supervised 15 doctoral dissertations. She serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several journals.

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova, MD, is a neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University. She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008. She completed her neurology training at Istanbul University in 2017.

Dr. Ibrahimova is accredited by the General Medical Council (UK). She is also a member of the Turkish Neurological Association. She has published work in both local and international medical journals. Her research and clinical work focus on advancing the field of neurology.

Prof. Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular and endovascular surgeon. He became a professor in 1996. He trained in arterial surgery at Charing Cross Hospital in 1989. He passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery exam in 2010.

He has performed more than 2,500 operations since 1985. These include Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass in 1989 and the first endovascular aneurysm repair in 1998. His record includes 400 carotid endarterectomies, 150 EVARs, and more than 1,000 lower-extremity reconstructions. Since 2003, he has performed carotid, renal, and peripheral balloon-stent and hybrid procedures. He teaches at Istanbul Faculty. He has practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2003.

Prof. Dr. Senol Akman is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years in the field. He specializes in knee replacement surgery. Dr. Akman has a surgical success rate of about 90%. This highlights his skill and strong patient outcomes in orthopedic care.

Dr. Akman has made significant contributions to orthopedic research. He has published many articles in respected journals. His research focuses on advanced surgical methods and results in joint replacement and trauma. This shows his dedication to high standards and new developments in orthopedics.

Assoc. Dr. Kanay Yararbaş is a medical geneticist with 20 years of experience. He founded Sapiens Genetics and Health Services Inc. He is also the director of the company. Dr. Yararbaş is the Head of the Medical Genetics Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine.

He holds the Clinical Laboratory Genetics Board certificate from the European Society of Human Genetics, which he received in 2018. He became an Associate Professor in 2019. Dr. Yararbaş is known for his work in genetics education and research.

He takes part in national medical genetics organizations. He contributes to quality, accreditation, and cancer research commissions. Dr. Yararbaş is also a member of the Health Council in the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey.

Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.

Yerli ve yabancı dergilerde yayınları vardır. Biri ulusal, biri uluslararası olmak üzere iki kitap bölümünün yazarıdır. Bir ulusal ve bir uluslararası poster ödülü sahibidir. Yürütücüsü olduğu bir ve araştırmacısı olduğu bir TÜBİTAK‑3001 projesini tamamladı. Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi’nin (2010‑) ve The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences’ın (2015‑) yayın kurulu üyesidir. TTB ve Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği üyesidir. NPFUAM Yönetim Kurulu üyesidir. TPD Nörobilim ile Psikofarmakoloji ve Somatik Sağaltımlar Çalışma Birimleri’nde görev yapmaktadır.

Specialty:
Anesthesia and Algology

Hospital Affiliation:
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Research Interests:

Pain Management

Anesthesia

Education & Training:

2022 – Associate Professor

2018 – Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist

2017 – Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice

1996 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Specialization in Anesthesia and Reanimation

1991 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Degree

Professional Memberships:

World Academy of Pain Medicine United (WAPMU)

World Institute of Pain

Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2017 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2015 - 2016, Gaziantep/Gaziantep/Türkiye

GAZİANTEP CENGİZ GÖKÇEK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HOSPITAL

Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2011 - 2011, Ardahan/Ardahan/Türkiye

ARDAHAN LAKE STATE HOSPITAL

Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

Education

1997-2004 Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate

2005-2010 Master's (Specialization) Ege University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Department. - Degree

Experience

Manisa DH compulsory service spouse assignment 2010-2012

Batman District DH sub-region assignment 2012-2014

Custom Batman World H 2014-2016




Special interested : 

hip replacement

Anterior cruciate ligament repairs

Meniscus repairs

shoulder tears

Robotic knee replacement

Spinal diseases

sports injuries

Trauma

2017 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

2015 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

2013 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Health Practice Research Hospital

2013

Articles Published in 28 International Refereed Journals

Papers and Posters Presented at 17 International Scientific Meetings

Articles Published in 55 National Refereed Journals

56 Papers and Posters Presented at National Scientific Meetings

14 Referenced Publications in National and International Refereed Journals

35 Domestic Panel Conference Moderators Live Surgery

10 Domestic Courses Attended

8 International Conferences Attended

32 Meetings with Domestic Participants

6 International Meetings