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Dr. Kubra Demir is a dentist with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Demir has performed more than 500 successful procedures. She is also skilled in periodontal treatments and dental implants.

Dr. Demir is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and the Aesthetic Dental Academy (EDAD). She has received several awards and certifications. These achievements show her dedication to high standards and new methods in dental care.

EDUCATION:

• Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
• Kültür College (1984–1988)
• Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
• Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

• "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
• "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
• Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
• Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
• Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
• Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
• Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
• Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
• Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

• Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
• Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
• Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
• Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
• Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
• Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

Education

1998 – Beykent University Hospital

2004 – Beykent University Hospital, General Surgery

Medical Interests:

Obesity Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgeries (Minimally Invasive)

Bariatric Surgery:

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

Gastric Balloon

Gastric Botox

Other Surgeries and Treatments:

Cancer Surgery

Gallbladder Surgeries

Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

Hemorrhoid and Anal Fissure Surgery

Reflux Surgery

Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Interventions

Oncological Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuncay Tas is a respected urologist with expertise in penile surgery and regenerative urology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. He also completed advanced training in Germany.

Dr. Tas founded the SafeFill and MaleShot training modules, which are used by doctors around the world. He was among the first in Türkiye to combine P-Shot with stem cell therapy for male sexual health. His work focuses on erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, penile enlargement, and aesthetic urology procedures.

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman is a specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repair, congenital anomalies, and cancer-related procedures. He has strong experience in breast reconstruction after breast cancer.

Dr. Kahraman has worked as a university faculty member. He provided both theoretical and practical training to residents and students. He has published scientific research in national and international journals. He has also presented at many congresses and scientific meetings. Dr. Kahraman now sees patients at his private office on Bağdat Avenue in Kadıköy.

Dr. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

Dr. Faruk Feyyaz Daştan is a general dentist and a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry. He provides functional and aesthetic care. His approach is modern and patient-focused. He offers comprehensive, tailored treatments in English.

His clinical focus includes preventive care (check-ups, scaling, education), restorative care (fillings, crowns, bridges), endodontics (root canal therapy), and aesthetic procedures (teeth whitening, composite bonding, smile design). He also provides prosthetic solutions, both fixed and removable. He is known for meticulous, patient-centered care.

Dr Nazli Hilal Guvener is an orthodontist with a specialization in prosthodontics. She completed prosthodontics training at Bezmialem Vakıf University in 2020. She earned her DDS from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. She restores oral function and aesthetics with advanced prosthetic treatments.

Her expertise includes fixed and removable prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, and full or partial dentures. She plans and restores implant‑supported prosthetics. She also offers aesthetic dentistry, including smile design, veneers, and laminates. She provides full‑mouth rehabilitation.

She uses digital dentistry, including CAD/CAM. She provides meticulous, evidence‑based care. Language: English.

Dr. Elif Keçeci is a general dentist. She graduated from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She provides preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dental care.

Expertise: routine check-ups, scaling, and oral hygiene; fillings, crowns, and bridges; teeth whitening, bonding, and smile design; removable and fixed prosthetics; pediatric and family dentistry. She speaks English.

Dr. Jale Tascioglu is an infectious diseases specialist. She graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization in Infectious Diseases at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has many years of clinical and academic experience. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.

Expertise: viral and bacterial infections (respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, systemic); HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (advanced protocols, long-term management); hospital-acquired infections (prevention, control, resistant infections); vaccination and preventive medicine; COVID-19 and emerging infections (clinical management, post-infection follow-up). Language: English.

Dr Zeynep Sahin is a general dentist and a 2021 graduate of the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She provides comprehensive care with a focus on preventive and aesthetic dentistry. She also sees patients in English.

Core expertise: preventive check-ups, scaling, and long-term oral health care. Restorative care: fillings, crowns, and bridges. Endodontics: root canal treatment. Aesthetic care: teeth whitening, smile design, and cosmetic restorations. Prosthetics: fixed and removable solutions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Ceran is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He trained at Sağlık Bilimleri University, Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital from 2012 to 2017. He holds microsurgery and advanced microsurgery certificates from the Frankfurt Microsurgery Course in 2014, organized by the University of Louisville. He graduated first in his class from Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011).

Experience: He conducted experimental research at Bağcılar in 2014. He worked in plastic surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital from 2017 to 2020. He then served at Batman Medicalpark Hospital from 2020 to 2022.

Publication: He published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (2014;25(3):1078–81). Practice interests include rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, liposuction, abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, brow lift, facelift, fat injections, otoplasty, jaw and cheekbone surgery, and leg and genital aesthetics.

Dr. Aysegul Sipahi is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. She completed her specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Marmara University in 2010. She provides advanced surgical and dental care. Languages: English.

Expertise: impacted tooth removal; management of jaw cysts and oral pathologies; dental implantology (implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift); orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery; facial trauma care; aesthetic oral surgery, including gum contouring.

Dr. Sule Ecer is a pediatrician. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed her pediatric specialty training. She provides care in English.

Her practice includes general pediatric care, such as routine check-ups, growth and development follow-up, and vaccinations, as well as newborn care. She also treats respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, manages asthma, allergies, and nutritional disorders, and provides preventive care.

She has decades of experience. She cares for infants, children, and adolescents.

Ms Ayse Nur Topcuoglu is a psychologist and practicing therapist. She specializes in preventive medicine and psychology. She provides counseling in English for adolescents and adults. She works with individuals and families.

Her clinical focus includes individual therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem. She offers adolescent counseling for emotional and behavioral issues. She also provides family and relationship counseling to improve communication, resolve conflict, and address family dynamics.

She uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She helps change negative thought patterns. The aim is to improve emotional well-being, build coping skills, and enhance quality of life. Sessions take place in a safe, supportive setting.

Dr. İbrahim Mollaalioğlu is a general dentist. He graduated from Medeniyet University Faculty of Dentistry. He offers comprehensive dental care and consults in English.

His practice covers preventive care, restorative dentistry, endodontics, aesthetic dentistry, and prosthetic dentistry. Services include oral exams, cleaning, patient education, fillings, crowns, bridges, modern root canal treatment, teeth whitening, bonding, smile design, and fixed or removable dentures.

He follows a modern, patient-friendly approach. He provides individualized care to support oral function and improve the smile.

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Dr. Gokay Gunay is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997) and at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (1997–2001).

He has experience in over 20,000 surgical cases. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.