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Dr. Sezer Yildiz, DDS, is a dental surgeon who specializes in crowns, veneers, and dental implants. He has 4 years of experience and has completed over 3,000 treatments. This shows his strong skills and the trust patients place in him.

Dr. Yildiz is known for treating international patients. This highlights his global reputation and ability to adapt to different needs. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Dentistry in Trabzon, Turkey. He is dedicated to providing high standards in modern dental care.

Dr. Çiğdem Çınar is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has made important contributions to spinal cord injury, stroke rehabilitation, scoliosis, and musculoskeletal disorders. She is an active member of the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association, the Turkish Rheumatism Research and Treatment Association, and the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Çınar has published several articles in international journals. Her research includes robotic-assisted gait training in spinal cord injury and ultrasonographic evaluation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. She has also published many articles in national journals on stroke, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, lymphedema, and conservative treatments for scoliosis.

Her work has been presented at major international and national congresses. She has contributed chapters to books on pediatric rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Çınar is well recognized for her research and clinical expertise in rehabilitation.

Prof. Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu is a leading urologist and andrology specialist. He has over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He is a Professor of Urology and Andrology. He completed a clinical fellowship in andrology at Tulane University School of Medicine. He also holds a PhD in Embryology and Histology.

His main areas of expertise are erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, male infertility, and varicocele. He is skilled in microsurgical and minimally invasive procedures in andrology. He has published over 275 scientific articles and has helped develop international clinical guidelines.

Prof. Dr. Şerefoğlu is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Impotence Research. He serves on scientific committees for the ESSM, ISSM, EAU Guidelines on Male Sexual Dysfunction, and UEMS Sexual Health Section. He has received several international awards for his research and contributions to sexual medicine.

Prof. Dr. Dilaver Taş is a pulmonologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor of Pulmonary Diseases at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in pulmonary medicine and tuberculosis. Dr. Taş has extensive experience treating complex respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

He has served as Chief Physician at a military hospital and as a consultant in tertiary care centers. He has also worked as a faculty member in pulmonary diagnostics and interventions. His skills include advanced bronchoscopy (such as EBUS), pulmonary function testing, and the treatment of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Dr. Taş is known for his academic research and has received national awards. He is an active member of several respiratory and thoracic societies.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Küçükaksu completed his medical and surgical training in Turkey. He also received advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States. His focus has been on LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.

He introduced mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He has performed many types of surgeries, including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations. He has also established heart transplant centers at several institutions.

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior academic and administrative roles. He has contributed to total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has received national and international awards for his scientific and surgical work.

Prof. Dr. Bedia Defne Keçik is an experienced orthodontist and the Head of the Department of Orthodontics at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. She completed her specialty training and doctorate in Orthodontics at Hacettepe University. Dr. Keçik has more than 20 years of academic and clinical experience.

She has made important contributions to orthodontic research and education. She served for ten years on the Editorial Board of the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry Journal. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of skeletal and dental malocclusions, interdisciplinary orthodontic planning, craniofacial growth, and orthodontic biomechanics.

Dr. Keçik is active in both national and international orthodontic associations. She regularly participates in scientific congresses and postgraduate training. At Başkent University, she supervises clinical training and research.

Prof. Dr. Ali İnal is a physician with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, and Allergy. He works as a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allergy at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. İnal completed his training in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He also finished a fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He has managed Immunology and Tissue Typing Laboratories for more than 20 years. He has played a key role in improving transplant immunology and diagnostic immunology services.

His research covers cytokine storms in COVID-19, donor-specific antibodies, transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiencies. Dr. İnal has published many scientific articles. He has received research awards and grants. He also takes part in national and international congresses.

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years of medical experience. He has specialized in urology for over 25 years. He currently serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he received advanced training in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

He has worked at several leading institutions. These include Dicle University, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Veni Vidi Hospital, and Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay’s expertise includes uro-oncology, endourology, minimally invasive procedures, stone surgeries, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and BPH. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

 ARZU ÖZ 

OTOLARYNGOLOGY- HEAD AND NECK SURGERY SPECIALIST 

Highly effective management of all facets of the medical and surgical care of the ear, nose and throat region. Energetic and result-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve significant results. Diligent professional with 10 years of experience in medical industries at different sociocultural level. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available. 

EXPERIENCE 

2015.11 – CURRENT 

ENT SPECİALİST, ASYAESTHETIC , ISTANBUL/TURKEY

Met  with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints. 

Management of ENT emergencies cases, early detection and institution of appropriate and adequate treatment, minimizing permanent damage and even reverse unwanted complications. 

Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital’s24-hour on –call services. 

Ensuring that patients understand the rigors of the treatment, and making sure that they have realistic expectations about the surgery, especially for cosmetic nasal surgery. 

Integration with most advanced Audiology and speech therapy units to enable dealing with hearing loss and tinnitus conditions following the latest international guidelines. 

2017.04 – CURRENT 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME, ACIBADEM ALTUNIZADE HOSPITAL, ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

Management of patients with the latest technologies including digital microscope, endoscopes and many more to diagnose and treat various disorders of ear, nose and throat. 

Assessment of snoring conditions and stop its progression to sleep apnea, and to treat the sleep apnea effectively in a multidisciplinary approach for better results. 

Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital’s 24-hour on –call services. 

Provide highly effective and customized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans. Get experience in Otolaryngology, treating both children and adults. 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, MEDİTİME SURGICAL MEDİCAL CENTER, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

Management of patients who require a multidisciplinary approach. 

Treatment and surgery for ENT diseases and head and neck masses. 

Equipped with rigid and flexible endoscopes to enable performing all out patient procedures using minimally invasive techniques and the latest Radio frequency technologies. 

 2017.08 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME,  ACIBADEM KADIKOY HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.09 – 2018.04 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME, CENTRIUM MEDİCAL CENTER, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, PART TİME, HISAR INTERCONTINENTAL HOSPITAL, ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, USKUDAR ANADOLU HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, ODEMIS STATE HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

2017.11 – 2019.11 

ENT SPECİALİST, MUS VARTO STATE HOSPITAL, 

ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

2006.05 – 2012.05 

PH.D: OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY GAZIANTEP UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

GAZIANTEP/TURKEY 

 Pediatric, adults and geriatrics patients 

İnpatient and outpatient settings 

Provide highly effective and customized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans 

 PROCEDURES 

Rhinoplasty

Myringoplasty 

• Tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty 
• Mastoidectomy 
• Septoplasty and septorhinoplasty 
• Turbunate reduction surgery 
• Endoscopic sınus surgeries 
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 
• Mıcrolaryngoscopy, mıcrolaryngeal surgery 
• Neck dissection and tumor surgery of ENT and Head and neck region 
• Emergency ENT case management 

Thesis : The hearing outcomes in patients undergoing prelingual cochlear implantation. 

2006.05 – 2012.05 

M.D: MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ISTANBUL/TURKEY 

SKILLS 

PUBLICATIONS 

• Complication and treatment of chronic otitis media. Baysal E, Erkutlu I, Mete A, Alptekin M, Oz A, Karatas ZA, Celenk F, Mumbuc S, Kanlikama M. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Mar;24(2):464-7. 
• Systemic steroid versus combined systemic and intratympanic steoid treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Baysal E, Tunc O, Baglam T, Durucu C, Oz A, Karatas ZA, Polat M, Celenk F, Mumbuc S, Kanlikama M. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Mar;24(2):432-4. 
• Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum. Baglam T, Durucu C, Cevik C, Bakir K, Oz A, Kanlikama M. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Oct;63(4):393-5. 
• Durucu C, Baglam T, Karatas E, Oz A, Bakir K, Kanlikama M. Simultaneous mycobacterial infection of tonsil and cervical lymph node: Evidence to peortal of entry. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Extra. 2009 doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2009.04.002 
• Travmatik kafa tabanı defekti olan bir çocukta tekrarlayan menenjit. Işıkay S, Yılmaz K, Yılmaz M, Mumbuç S, Aksoy M. Türkiye Klinikleri J Pediatr 2012;21(1):45-52. 
• Tiroidektomi Sonrası İnfeksiyon. Balam T, Oz A. Türkiye Klinikleri J E.N.T.-Special Topics 2009;2(1):51-3 
• Bağlam T, Öz A, Durucu C, Baysal E, Karataş ZE, Polat M, Tunç O, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Nörobruselloza Bağlı Total İşitme Kaybında Koklear İmplantasyonun yeri. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Baysal E, Polat M, Bağlam T, Durucu T, Öz A, Karataş ZE, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Karotis Cisim Tümörlerinde Deneyimlerimiz. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Bağlam T, Güngör N, Baysal E, Durucu C, Öz A, Karataş ZE, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Mandibula Odontojenik veya Non-Odontojenik Kaynaklı Kitlelerine Yaklaşımımız. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Durucu C, Aytaç A, Bağlam T, Baysal E, Öz A, Karataş ZE, Tunç O, Mumbuç S, Kanlikama M. Miringoplasti Sonuçlarımız. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2011. 
• Baysal E, Tunç O, Bağlam T, Durucu C, Öz A, Karataş ZE, polat M, Mumbuç S, Kanlıkama M. Ani İşitme Kayıplı Hastalarda Intratimpanik Deksametazon Uygulaması. 33. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresinde Sözlü Sunum, 2011. 
• Baysal E, Şengül E, Bağlam T, Durucu C, Kanlıkama M, Mumbuç S, Kara F, Öz A, Karotid Cisim Tümörlü Hastalarda Klinik Deneyimlerimiz. 31. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2009. 
• Bağlam T, Öz A, Durucu C, Baysal E, Çevik C, Kanlıkama M, Mumbuç S. Primeri Bilinmeyen 

Metastik Boyun Kitleleri. 31. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2009. 

• Karataş E, Öz A, Bağlam T, Durucu C, Kanlıkama M, Mumbuç S, Lakrimal gland kaynaklı adenoid kistik karsinom: Yanlış tanısı konulmuş ve yetersiz tedavi edilmiş bir olgu sunumu. 

30. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, 2008. 

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Dr. Adem Dursun is a pediatrician with advanced training in pediatric intensive care. He focuses on caring for critically ill children, pediatric palliative care, child health monitoring, and vaccination. Dr. Dursun earned his medical degree in 2008. He completed his pediatric specialty training from 2011 to 2015 and his pediatric intensive care training from 2015 to 2018.

He has worked at Erzurum City Hospital and Kayseri City Hospital. He currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. Dr. Dursun has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. His main research areas are pediatric intensive care, sepsis prediction, and therapeutic plasma exchange. His work has appeared in journals such as Turk J Pediatr, Indian J Crit Care Med, and J Clin Apher.

Dr. Natiga Israfil is a prosthodontist with over 17 years of clinical experience. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University. She completed her specialization in prosthodontics at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in Turkey. Dr. Israfil is skilled in advanced dental crown and veneer procedures. She focuses on providing modern and effective care for her patients.

She is a member of the World Dental Federation (FDI), International Team for Implantology (ITI), Turkish Society of Prosthodontics and Implantology (TPID), and Turkish Dental Association (TDB). Dr. Israfil speaks Azerbaijani, English, Russian, and Turkish. This allows her to treat patients from many different backgrounds.

Areas of Interests

• Chronic Pain
• Neuropatic Pain
• Spinal Cord Stimulation

Education

• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Algology
   

Experience
 

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital
• Liv Hospital Ulus

IASP

ESRA

Turkish Algology-Pain Society

Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation SocietyInternational: 9

Internal Medicine

Education:

• 2007-2011 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• 2006-2007 Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000-2006 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997-2000  Private Üsküdar Science High School
• 1988-1997  Private Ahmet Şimşek College

Experience:

• 2012-2013 Reyhanlı State Hospital
• 2013-2014  Private Acıbadem Hospital
• 2014-2021 Koç University Hospital
• 2021- Liv Hospital Ulus
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• The Use of focused radioguided parathyroidectomy in geriatric patients with a history of thyroid surgery- Hell J Nucl Med
• Effectiveness of preoperative plasmapheresis in a pregnancy complicated byhyperthyroidism and anti-thyroid drug associated angiodema – Gynecol Endocrinol 2013 May; 29(5):508
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• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association
• Turkish Obesity Association

Areas of Interests

• Preventive Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Healthy Living
• Immunization
• Check-Up
• Tobacco Addiction and Smoking Cessation
• Mesotherapy Applications
• Phytotherapy

Education:

• Bursa İnegöl Mediha Hayri Çelik Science High School
• Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialization Training: Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Hatay Samandağ State Hospital
• Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Bursa İnegöl District Health Directorate

• Specialization Thesis: Evaluation of Healthy Eating Behaviors and Dietary Supplement Use Among Physicians - 2022
• Oral Presentation at the 21st National Family Medicine Congress (TAHUD): Evaluation of Healthy Eating Behaviors and Dietary Supplement Use Among Physicians - 2022
• Oral Presentation at the 8th İSTAHED Family Medicine Congress: How Did the Pandemic Affect Examinations and Follow-ups at a Training Family Health Center? - 2021
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• Turkish Association of Family Physicians Specialists (TAHUD)
• Istanbul Medical Chamber

Areas of Interests

• Healthy and long life
• Medical risk assessment and Check-up of healthy people
• Special nutritional supplements
• Obesity
• Preventive medicine

Education
 

• Trabzon Anatolian High School
• Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
   

Experience

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Ageless Clinic
• Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
• Vehbi Koç Foundation Koç University
• Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
• Darüşşafaka Foundation
• LOSEV