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Dr. Elnur Allahverdiyev is a urologist and urogynecologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He has worked there since 2021. He graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University. He completed his specialization at Marmara University.

He treats female urogynecologic conditions, prostate diseases, and andrology cases. He also performs reconstructive urology and kidney stone surgery. He is certified in urodynamics. He takes part in international societies and has scientific contributions. He works in a well-equipped clinic and offers minimally invasive urologic care.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Diseases
• Benign Anorectal Diseases
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
• Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)

Prof. Hüseyin Baloğlu is a pathology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey. He focuses on molecular pathology, surgical pathology, and tumour biopsy and diagnostics.

Education and accreditations: MD, GATA Medical School (1986). Pathology specialty training, GATA (1992). Associate Professor (Doçent), GATA (2004). Visiting scholar at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) and Heidelberg University.

Achievements: author of over 600 peer‑reviewed publications. Holds a patent in molecular diagnostics for thyroid cancer. Leads liquid biopsy and precision oncology services.

Prof. Dr. Engin Tutar was born in Istanbul in 1964. He completed his primary and secondary education at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi between 1975 and 1982, and graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1988. In December of the same year, he started his specialization in the Department of Pediatrics at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in Pediatrics in February 1993. He completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, becoming a subspecialist in 2006. He served as the Assistant Chief Physician and Acting Chief Physician at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital between 2010 and 2012. In May 2012, he transferred to Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, where he became an Associate Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in 2014, and a Professor in 2020. Alongside his international and national article authorships, he has given over 50 presentations at congresses/courses/association meetings. He retired in May 2024 while serving as the head of the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. As of June 2024, he is accepting patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Healthy child monitoring
• Growth and nutritional disorders
• Approach to patients with abdominal pain
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation
• Celiac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• H. pylori infection-related and unrelated gastritis and ulcers, patients with gastric bleeding
• Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases
• Acute and chronic gastrointestinal infections
• Diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (esophageal variceal bleeding, gastric and small bowel ulcer bleeding, polypectomy)
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Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2018 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2016 - 2018, Adiyaman/Türkiye

KAHTA STATE HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

Medical Experience

2014 -Currently

MEMORIAL ETİLER MEDICAL CENTER

General Surgery Specialist – Breast and Thyroid Surgery /

İstanbul

2010 - 2014 NAMIK KEMAL UNIVERSITY FACULTYOF

MEDICINE

General Surgery Head of Department / Toledo, Ohio

2005 - 2010 MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist – Breast and Thyroid Surgery /

İstanbul

1998 - 2010 S.B. HASEKİ HOSPITAL

2. Surgery Clinic Assistant Director / İstanbul

1989 - 1998 S.B. TAKSİM HOSPITAL

1. Surgery Clinic Head Assisstant / İstanbul

1988 - 1989 S.B. ARAÇ SAĞLIK MERKEZİ

Health Center Physician / Kastamonu

1987 - 1988 S.B. SİVRİLER HEALTH CLINIC

Health Center Physician / Zonguldak
 

Medical Education

1992 - 1998 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL

FACULTY

/ İstanbul/Turkey

1989 - 1994 S.B. TAKSİM HOSPITAL

/ İstanbul/Turkey

Dr. Yiğit Erdağ is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has worked at top hospitals, including VM Medicalpark Kocaeli, Konak, and Emsey Hospital. He now sees patients at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and his own clinic.

Dr. Erdağ is skilled in hand surgery, microsurgery, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and sports surgery. He performs both primary and revision hip, knee, and shoulder prosthetic surgeries. He is a member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association, the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and the Turkish Medical Association.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2020 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

BASAKSEHIR CAM AND SAKURA CITY HOSPITAL

Founding Education Officer and Administrative Officer of Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic

2003 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

BALTALIMANI BONE DISEASES TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2000 - 2003, Trabzon/Türkiye

VAKFIKEBIR STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1997 - 1998, Konya/Türkiye

KONYA AIR HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

1989 - 1990, Artvin/Türkiye

ARDANUC HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2020 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BAGCILAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)

2019 - 2020, Izmir/Türkiye

IZMIR BEHÇET UZ CHILD HEALTH DISEASES AND SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)

2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL GAZİOSMANPAŞA TAKSİM FIRST AID TRAINING RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Specialist (Compulsory Service)

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2013 - 2021, Kayseri/Kayseri/Türkiye

MEMORIAL KAYSERI IVF CENTER

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY IVF DEPARTMENT

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2006 - 2011, Kayseri/Kayseri/Türkiye

PRIVATE HÜMA GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2004 - 2006, Kayseri/Kayseri/Türkiye

KAYSERI MATERNITY AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

Op. Dr. Atilla H.

Plastic Surgeon

Education

Specialty Training

2010 - 2016
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1989 - 1995
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2020 -
ClinicExpert - Plastic Surgery Specialist

Biography

Born in Cyprus, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon, Op. Dr. Atilla H. worked at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital for 3 years. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He worked at Ankara Bayındır Hospital for 2 years and at İskenderun State Hospital for 14 years.

Certificates

2021 - Thread Lift - Face Lift Certificates (Belgium)

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

2025 - Present

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Hair Transplant Doctor /Istanbul

2022 - 2023

Acıbadem Mobil Health Services /Istanbul

General Practitioner /Istanbul

2024 - 2025

Estethica Ataşehir Surgical Medical Center 

Hair Transplant Doctor/Istanbul

2022- 2024

Bezmialem University Faculty Of Medicine

General Practitioner /Istanbul

MEDICAL EDUCATION

2010 - 2016

MUSTAFA KEMAL  UNIVERSITY

Medical  Faculty /Hatay ,Turkey

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Medipol University Botox Applications,

Botulium Toxin, 

Dermal  Fillers,İstanbul Medipol University  

StemCell, Stem Cell Application Areas,

Clinical Trialand Clinical Research Approval Processes,

İstanbul Medipol University Exosome Certification, İstanbul 

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZM-I ALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

SILVAN DOCTOR YUSUF AZIZOGLU STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

Op. Dr. Sinan Göçer is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with a specialization in heart and vascular surgery. He completed his medical education at Çukurova University, graduating from the Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He then pursued advanced training in cardiovascular surgery at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, finishing in 2012.

Dr. Göçer began his career at Batman Regional State Hospital, where he worked from 2012 to 2016 in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. He later joined Özel EMSEY Hospital in 2016, continuing his practice in cardiovascular surgery until 2017. From 2017 to 2022, he served in the same specialty at Özel Medicalpark Göztepe Hospital. In 2022, he moved to Özel Batman Dünya Hospital, where he worked until 2023. Currently, he is practicing at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, where he continues to provide specialized care in heart and vascular surgery.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare, Dr. Göçer was honored with the "Doctor of the Year" award by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2015. He is also an active member of prominent medical organizations, including the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and the National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.