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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.

Dr. Dicle Celik is a pediatrician who cares for children from birth to 18 years old. She focuses on healthy child follow-up, infant and childhood nutrition, adolescent health, childhood diseases, and vaccinations. She earned her medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997). She then completed her pediatric specialization at the same institution (1998-2003).

Dr. Celik has broad clinical experience. She worked at the German Hospital in Istanbul from 2003 to 2009. She continued her career at Memorial Şişli Hospital from 2009 to 2021. She is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Pediatrics Institution, and National Pediatric Association.

Areas of Interests

• Hysteroscopy (polypectomy, myomectomy, endometrial ablation in dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometrial synechia repair)
• Laparoscopic and open surgical interventions (Benign Diseases of the Uterus and Adnexa – myoma uteri, benign ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, etc.)
• Cosmetic gynecology
• Diagnosis and treatment in precancerous lesions of the genital tract (colposcopy, conization, laser ablation)

Education:

• Beyoğlu Anatolian High School
• Uludağ University (April 5, 1992- 1999)
• Specialization in Medicine (2000 2/December/2004) OTHER (INSTITUTIONS, HOSPITALS, etc.) )/HOSPITALS/ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL/
• Thesis Name: Evaluation of the effects of raloxifene treatment on the uterus in asymptomatic postmenopausal patients by transvaginal doppler ultrasonography (2004) Thesis Advisor: (Clinic Chief Uzm Dr Yücel Şengün)
• SGK Okmeydanı Training Hospital
• Ian Donald School Course on Perinatology WCPM Belgrade 2017
• Training Course in Advanced Gynaecological Minimal Invasive Surgery , University of Oldenburg , Germany 2019
• 1. , 2nd Endometriosis School, Istanbul 2018, 2019
• Practical Applied Laparoscopy Course in Animal Operating Room 2018
• Specialization in Medicine (2000 - 2/December/2004) OTHER (INSTITUTIONS, HOSPITALS, etc.)/HOSPITALS/ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL/
   

Experience:

• Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital (2005-2006)
• Medicana Avcılar Hospital (2006)
• Medical Park Fatih (2006-2007)
• Memorial Şişli Hospital (2007-2022)
   

Academic Positions:

Assistant Professor (14. 11. 2022) Istinye University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Assistant Professor (21.09.2022 - 31.07.2023) Istanbul Beykent University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Areas of Interests

• High Risk Pregnancies
• Perinatology
• Detailed Fetal Ultrasound
• High Risk and Complicated Births

Education

• Mudanya Ahmet Rushdie High School
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   

Experience

• Gümüşhacıköy State Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic (State compulsory service obligation)
• Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic (Military service)
• Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatology and High Risk Pregnancies Unit
• Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prenatal Diagnosis and High Risk Pregnancies Unit
• Haukeland University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Physiology Unit, March- 2020, Bergen/Norway
• Haukeland University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Advanced operative vaginal delivery, May, 2022, Bergen/Norway

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 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. Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a Professor of Hematology. She specializes in lymphoma, acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myeloma, thrombocytopenias, thrombosis, anemia, and bone marrow failure. She graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her hematology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtarslan Oncology Education and Research Hospital.

Dr. Sirinoglu Temiz has held key academic and administrative positions. She served as Head of Internal Medicine at IAU Faculty of Medicine. She was also Education and Administrative Manager at SBÜ Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk EAH Hematology Clinic. She has broad experience in adult hematology, stem cell transplantation, and therapeutic apheresis. She currently practices at Liv Hospital.

Dr. Omer Ayten is a chest diseases specialist. He has expertise in interventional bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasonography, diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. He earned his medical degree from Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization in chest diseases at Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Education Research Chest Diseases Clinic.

Dr. Ayten has worked as a specialist doctor at Van Military Hospital and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He later joined Sultan Abdulhamit II Han Training and Research Hospital. In 2023, he served there as Associate Professor and Education Officer.

Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural is a specialist in surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases and cancers. He is skilled in both laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He completed his medical education and general surgery training at Istanbul University. He also pursued advanced fellowships at top institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden, and Ottawa University in Canada.

Dr. Dural has worked at leading hospitals such as LIV Hospital Ulus, LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. His international training and clinical research fellowships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in endocrine surgery.

Dr. Selami Bayrakdar is a pediatrician who cares for infants, children, and adolescents from birth to 18 years. He has experience in treating loss of appetite, growth and developmental delays, constipation, reflux, and infantile colic. He also provides breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.

He completed his medical training at Erciyes University and Yeditepe University Faculties of Medicine. Dr. Bayrakdar has worked at several leading hospitals, including Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Memorial Service Hospital, Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Academic Hospital, and Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

His research focuses on hyperglycemia in children and monitoring Type 1 diabetes in primary care. Dr. Bayrakdar has published work in the Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism on circulating miRNAs and leptin resistance in obese children.

Dr. Fatih Aydin is a pediatrician with expertise in child health check-ups, vaccinations, febrile illnesses, constipation, and infantile colic. He completed his medical degree and pediatrics training at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine from 1990 to 2002.

Dr. Aydin worked as the lead pediatric and neonatal intensive care doctor at Fatih Medical Park from 2002 to 2021. Since May 2021, he has been practicing at Liv Vadistanbul Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

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. 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.