Page 76 - Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He has expertise in revision arthroplasty, degenerative joint disease, congenital limb deformities, and pediatric orthopedic disorders. Dr. Sen is skilled in limb lengthening, pseudoarthrosis surgery, and managing periprosthetic infections. He is also a pioneer in using stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Sen has published many articles, especially on total knee replacement and infected nonunion. He is a professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has received the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for his academic and clinical achievements.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992 and became a Specialist in Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases. In 2002, the doctor served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at the same institution.

The doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, leukemia (lymphoma), childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, anemia treatments, and deficiencies in iron and vitamins.

With a strong academic background, the doctor has published 15 articles in international refereed journals, presented 9 full texts at international scientific meetings, authored 3 books or book chapters, and published 8 articles in local refereed journals.

The doctor completed medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, earning a Doctor of Medicine degree, followed by specialization in radiology. Further academic advancements include an Associate Professorship at İnonu University's Department of Radiology.

Professional experience spans multiple prestigious institutions, including UT Southwestern Medical Center in the USA, focusing on neuroradiology, and UT Health Science Center, specializing in interventional radiology. The doctor has held positions at Medikalpark Göztepe Hospital and Emsey Hospital as an Associate Professor.

Specializes in neuroradiological treatments, oncological treatments, vascular occlusion, and tumor biopsies.

Dr. Ahmet Sağlıklı is a dentist specialising in periodontology. He graduated from the Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017. He completed his periodontology specialisation at Dicle University in 2022. He focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases. He uses modern techniques.

His clinical scope includes periodontal therapy and surgical periodontology. This covers flap surgery, regenerative procedures, and guided tissue regeneration. He performs implantology, including implant placement, bone augmentation, and sinus lifting. He also offers soft tissue procedures, such as gum contouring and gingival grafts. He provides preventive maintenance. He speaks English.

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. 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 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.

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 Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

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.