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Specializations

Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

Brain and Spine Tumors

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

Education:

Medical Specialization

Hacettepe University 2017 - 2007

Medical Specialization (Minor)

Ufuk University 2011 - 2009

Doctorate

Ankara University 2021 - 2000

Undergraduate

Ankara University 2006

Experience: 

Research Assistant

Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University

September 01, 2009 - October 08, 2021

Research Assistant

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University

February 27, 2014 - February 28, 2017

Research Assistant

Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research and Application Center, Ufuk University

November 27, 2007 - December 09, 2011

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Medical Specialization YÜZÜNCÜ YIL UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

2/Feb/2009

Name of Thesis: Screening for hematuria and proteinuria in school age children (2008) Supervisor:(ŞÜKRÜ ARSLAN)

Undergraduate Education   SELÇUK UNIVERSITY

1997                      MERAM FACULTY OF MEDICINE /MERAM MEDICAL PRACTICE.

30/June/ 2003

Academic Duties

PROFESSOR           ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES 

2019

/ DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND DISEASES)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR    MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES 

2014/-2019

/ DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND DISEASES)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DÜZCE UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

2014/-2014

FACULTY MEMBER        DUZCE UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL 

2010/-2013

Supervised Theses 
Medical Specialization 
2022

MEDICAL SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND DISEASES)

1. ATABAY CEM, (2022).  Determination of the frequency of adenotonsillar hypertrophy and serous otitis and their surgical prognosis in pediatric allergic rhinitis cases, Istanbul Medipol University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Pediatric Health and Diseases (Completed)

Cemalettin Güne , (2013). Investigation of Bone Metabolism Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, 

1. DUZCE UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES/

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES/

Administrative Duties:

Chief Physician  ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY/HEALTHCARE PRACTICE AND RESEARCH CENTER

2021

Works

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

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• - CÖMERT   MURAT,Akgun  Cihangir,AKGÜN   AY  E  SERAP,OKUR   MESUT,GÜNDÜZ   MEHMET,TEMEL HAYRETT N  (2020).  Demographic  Characteristics   of   the  School-age   Children   With  Voiding Dysfunction,  and  Diagnostic Role  of  Ultrasound per  se..    Asian Pacific  Journal  of Health  Sciences,   6(1), 1-9. 
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• - OKUR MESUT,Erbey  Fatih,Kaya  Avni,Güven Ay  e  (2020). Van  Gölü  havzas nda 0–18  ya   grubu çocuklarda  Sitomegalovirus,  Rubella ve  Toksoplazma  seroprevalans .   Konuralp   T p   Dergisi,   4(1), 13-16. 

1. GÜNDÜZ  MEHMET,OKAN  MEL HA   AKSOY,  ENG L  AHMET   ZEK ,TEMEL   HAYRETT N,CÖMERT MURAT,OKUR  MESUT (2019).  The  relationship of  argyrophilic   proteins  of   the   nuclear?organized regions  and atopic  dermatitis   in  children.   Experimental   Dermatology,   28(11),  1309-1312.   
2. OKUR   MESUT,ERÖZ  RECEP,Bekta    Mehmet   Selçuk,Gül en   Süleyman,BAHADIR   ANZEL,Türker Yasin,GÜNE   CEMALETT N   (2016).   THE  RELATIONSHIP   BETWEEN   CONGENITAL  HEART   DEFECTS AND  e-NOS GENE  IN  DOWN SYNDROME..    Genetic  counseling (Geneva,  Switzerland),  27(3), 285-    293. 
3. Okan Meliha Aksoy, GÜNDÜZ MEHMET,  OKUR  MESUT, Akgun  Cihangir,  ES N  KÜBRA  (2016). Does maternal diet affect infantile colic?.  JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 29(19)-3141., Doi: 10.3109/14767058.2015.1115011 
4. Aksoy  Okan  Meliha,Gunduz   Mehmet,OKUR   MESUT,Akgun  Cihangir,ES  N   KÜBRA  (2015).   Does maternal  diet affect  infantile  colic?. The  Journal  of Maternal-Fetal   Neonatal  Medicine, 29(19), 3139-3141. 
5. Kaya Avni,OKUR  MESUT,Sal  Ertan,Peker Erdal,Köstü  Murat,TUNCER  O  UZ,K r mi  Ercan  (2014). Comparison of Cerebral Oximeter  and  Pulse Oximeter  Values  in the  first  72 hours  in  Premature, Asphyctic and Healthy Newborns. West Indian Medical Journal 
6. Uzun     Hakan,Gözkaya     Serçin,Ye  ildal     Nuray,OKUR     MESUT,ARSLANO   LU    LKNUR,KOCABAY KENAN,  enses  Dursun Ali  (2014).   The Prevalence  of  Goiter and  Hypothyroidism  among School   Children 6 Years after  Introduction of  a  Mandatory Salt  Iodination  Program in  a  Severely Iodine- Deficient  Area  of the  West  Black Sea  Region  of Turkey.   Journal  of Tropical  Pediatrics,  60(4), 318- 321. 
7. Özkan   Aybars,OKUR  MESUT,KAYA   MURAT,Kaya   Ertu rul,Küçük   Adem,Erba     Mesut,Kutlucan Leyla,Sahan   Leyla  (2013).   Sedoanalgesia   in  pediatric   daily   surgery..   International   journal   of clinical and experimental medicine, 6(7), 576-82. 
8. OKUR   MESUT,Erbey    Fatih,Yazicio  lu   Özlem,Çelik    Ali,Tükenmez    Bar  ,SÜNNETÇ O  LU MAHMUT,Gassalo   lu Mithat,Acar  Mehmet  Nuri (2013).   H1N1  influenza A  virus  Related Pneumonia     and Respiratory Failure. Indian Journal of Virology, 24(1), 85-89. 
9. OKUR    MESUT,ARSLAN    ÜKRÜ,GÜVEN    AHMET   SAM ,TEMEL    HAYRETT N,Bekta    Mehmet Selçuk,ÜSTYOL  LOKMAN (2013).  Determination  of  underlying   causes   in  asymptomatic,   early-stage renal  diseases  by dipstick  test..   Medicinski glasnik  :  official publication  of  the Medical  Association        of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10(1), 55-8. 
10. ERÖZ   RECEP,OKUR  MESUT,Özkan   Aybars,Berik   Özgür,GÜNE  CEMALETT  N   (2012).   Does   higher NORs expression affect  the developmental  stages  of Down  syndrome  infants?. Genetic  counseling (Geneva, Switzerland), 23(2), 249-53. )
11. OKUR MESUT,Özen   Semiha   Fatma,KOCABAY   KENAN,Çam  Kamil,Özkan   Aybars,Uzun   Hakan  (2012). The  effect  of maximum  voided  volume on  response  to desmopressin  therapy  in children  with   enuresis.. Journal of Nippon Medical School = Nippon Ika  Daigaku  zasshi, 79(4),  255-8.  
12. Uzun   Hakan,Alagöz    Demet,OKUR    MESUT,Dikici    Bünyamin,KOCABAY    KENAN,  enses    Dursun Ali,Özkan  Aybars,KAYA MURAT  (2012).   Do gastrointestinal  and  respiratory signs  and  symptoms  correlate with the  severity  of gastroesophageal  reflux?.  BMC Gastroenterology,  12(1)  (

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

1. OKUR MESUT,Rüzgar Hacer,Erbey Fatih,Kaya  Avni  (2012). The  evaluation  of children  with monosymptomatic  nocturnal  enuresis for  attention  deficit and  hyperactivity  disorder.  International  Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 16(3), 229-232. 
2. OKUR MESUT,Erbey  Fatih,Bekta   Mehmet  Selçuk,Kaya   Avni,Do   an  Murat,Acar   Mehmet   Nuri,Uzun Hakan  (2012).  Retrospective   clinical   and  laboratory   evaluation   of  children   with   brucellosis. Pediatrics International, 54(2), 215-218. 

B Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:

1. Kaya Avni,Erbey Fatih,OKUR  MESUT,Sal Ertan,ÜSTYOL  LOKMAN,Bekta  Mehmet Selçuk  (2020).  Van Yöresinde 0-18  Ya  lar  Aras  ndaki  ÇocuklardaHepatit  B Virusu  Seropozitifli   i ve  A   lanma Durumu. Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi, 5(4), 132-135. 

Technical Note, Case Presentation, Research Note, etc.

1. Vaka   Takdimi,  Do   an   Murat,Bekta    Mehmet  Selçuk,OKUR   MESUT,DO   AN    EK  BE   ZEHRA,CESUR YA  AR,ÇAKSEN  HÜSEY N,ÇA  AN   EREN  (2020).   Glutarik   Asidüri  Tip   2.   Arama  Sonuçlar  Web sonuçlar Türkiye Çocuk Hastal klar Dergisi, 6(3), 171-175. 
2. Vaka Takdimi, Kaya Avni,OKUR MESUT,AKBAYRAM S  NAN,AVCU  SERHAT,AÇIKGÖZ  MEHMET,Do an Murat,AKIL  MUHAMMET   (2020).  Acute   respiratory   distress  syndromerelated   to   near  hanging:   a case report. Turkish Archives of Pediatrics, 47(4), 302-304. 
3. Vaka Takdimi,  OKUR  MESUT,KÜÇÜK ADEM,ÖZKAN  AYBARS,KAYA  MURAT,TA KIN  AL  KEMAL (2020). Rectal Foreign-Body Retained by Self-Sexual Stimulation: A Case  of a  12  Year-Old Boy.  Journal(Yay n No: 6374953)
4. Vaka Takdimi, OKUR MESUT,Bekta  Mehmet Selçuk,TEMEL HAYRETT N,ÇAKSEN HÜSEY N,AÇIKGÖZ MEHMET,SAL  ERTAN  (2020). Biotidinase  Deficiency  Accompanied  by   Diffuse   Demyelination   and Cerebral Atrophy. European Journal of General Medicine, 9(3), 197-200. 
5. Vaka   Takdimi,  OKUR   MESUT,GÜNE   CEMALETT N,Özkan    Aybars,KAYA    MURAT,OKTAY    MURAT (2020).    Tekrarlayan akci   er  enfeksiyonu nedeniyle  ba   vuran bir  bronkojenik  kist olgusu.    Abant        T p Dergisi, 2, 43-45. 
6. Vaka Takdimi, Özkan Aybars,OKUR  MESUT,KAYA MURAT,KÜÇÜK  ADEM,SARI  LYAS (2020).  Necrotic Appendix  in Amyand’s  Hernia:  A  Case  Report.  International  Journal  of Clinical  Medicine,  4, 1-3.       
7. Vaka   Takdimi,  GÜN   EMRAH,AYAZ   NUSRET,UZUN  HAKAN,OKUR   MESUT,GÖNEN                                                                                                BAK,GÜNE CEMALETT N,SOYSAL ZEYNEB,KOCABAY KENAN (2020). Nefrolitiazisin E  lik Etti  i Nadir Bir Hastane Enfeksiyonu   EtkeniSphingomonas   Paucimobilis.    Cocuk  Enfeksiyon   Dergisi,   8(3),  125-127.   
8. Editöre  Mektup, Özkan   Aybars,KATRANCI   AL  OSMAN,OKUR   MESUT,KAYA   MURAT,KÜÇÜK  ADEM (2020).   Jel yak t na ba  l derin yüz yan     geli  en bir çocuk olgu.   Turk Pediatri Arsivi, 48(4), 350-            352. 
9. Vaka Takdimi, Akgun Cihangir,Kaya  Avni,AKBAYRAM  S NAN,TUNCER O  UZ,OKUR  MESUT,ARSLAN ÜKRÜ,ÖZEN SÜLEYMAN (2020). Lökositoklastik Vaskulit ve Membrano-proliferatif Glomerulonefrit

Birlikteli i: A case study Konuralp Tip Dergisi, 5(3), 58-61. 

1. Vaka Takdimi,  ÖZKAN  AYBARS,OKUR MESUT,KAYA  MURAT,KÜÇÜK   ADEM,UZUN  HAKAN   (2020). Apandisiti  taklit eden   intestinal  non-Hodgkin lenfoma.   Ça   da  T  p  Dergisi,  4(2),   100-110.   
2. Vaka Takdimi, Kaya Avni,AKIL MUHAMMET,TEMEL  HAYRETT N,OKUR  MESUT,Do an  Murat,PEKER ERDAL,ÜNER ABDURRAHMAN,B L C SAL M (2020). Akut  Bat  n Klini  i  ile Seyreden  Brusella:  ki Olgu Sunumu. Van T p Dergisi, 20(2), 81-83. 
3. Vaka   Takdimi,  Özkan   Aybars,KAYA   MURAT,OKUR  MESUT,KOCABAY   GÖNENÇ,KOCABAY   KENAN (2020).  Ventrikülo-Peritoneal    ant  Sonrasi Masif  Asiti  Taklit Eden  DevAbdominal  Psödokist.  DÜZCE     TIP DERG S , 15(2), 52-54. 
4. Vaka Takdimi,  Kaya   Avni,OKUR  MESUT,ÜSTYOL   LOKMAN,TEMEL   HAYRETT N,ÇAKSEN   HÜSEY  N (2020).  Acute  cyanide  poisoning after  eating  apricot pits:  a case report.    Turkish Archives  of Pediatrics, 47(2), 141-142. 
5. Editöre  Mektup, Erbey  Fatih,Rüzgar  Hacer,OKUR MESUT  (2020).    Risperidona ba  l   lökopeni ve  nötropeni  geli en  7  ya  nda  bir  olgu.   Anadolu  Psikiyatri  Dergisi, 12(3),  244-244.  
6. Vaka Takdimi,  Soysal  Zeyneb,OKUR  MESUT,ERÖZ   RECEP,Gün   Emrah,KOCABAY   KENAN,Be  ir   Fahri Halit (2015). MEGALENCEPHALIC LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY WITH  SUBCORTICAL  CYSTS WITH HOMOZYGOUS MUTATION (C.448DELC, P.LEU150 SER FSX11) ON EXON 6 OF MLC1 GENE..  Genetic   counseling (Geneva, Switzerland), 26(2), 233-6. 

Technical Note, Case Presentation, Research Note, etc.

1. Vaka Takdimi,  Özkan  Aybars,Bozkurter  Çil Asudan  Tu   çe,KAYA MURAT,Etçio   lu   nci,OKUR MESUT (2015).  Late   Presenting  Bochdalek   Hernia   With  Gastric   Perforation.   Pediatric  Emergency   Care, 31(1), 47-49. 
2. Vaka   Takdimi,  Özkan   Aybars,OKUR   MESUT,KAYA  MURAT,Büyükkaya  Ramazan,Katranc   Ali Osman,Küçük Adem (2013). An easy technique for removal  of  knotted catheter  in  the bladder: percutaneous  suprapubic   cystoscopic   intervention..     International   journal  of   clinical   and experimental medicine, 6(7), 603-5. 
3. Vaka Takdimi,  Özkan  Aybars,OKUR MESUT,KAYA   MURAT,Küçük   Adem  (2013).   A   Case  of Bronchogenic  Cyst  Mimicking Foreign  Body   Aspiration.  Pediatric   Emergency   Care,  29(7),   833-835. 
4. Vaka   Takdimi,  OKUR   MESUT,ERÖZ    RECEP,Mundlos    Stefan,  enses    Dursun    Ali,ÜLGEN   TEMEL ESRA, smailler  Zeynep  Bengül,ÖZÇEL K  DERYA (2012).   EEC  syndrome with  a  de novo  mutation    (c.953g gt  a)  on exon  7  of P63  gene:  a case report.    Genetic counseling  (Geneva,  Switzerland), 23(4), 483-5. 
5. Vaka Takdimi, Uslu Mustafa,OKUR MESUT,Gönen bak  (2012).  Low-grade Osteomyelitis  of  the Fifth Metatarsal  with  Possible Concomitant  Freiberg’s  Disease of  the  Metatarsal Head.    The  Journal of      Foot and Ankle Surgery, 51(6), 798-800. 
6. Vaka Takdimi,  Turan  Hakan,OKUR MESUT,Kaya  Ertu  rul,Gün  Emrah,Alia   ao   lu  Cihangir   (2012). Allergic  contact dermatitis  to  para-phenylenediamine  in a  tattoo:   a case report.   Cutaneous  and Ocular Toxicology, 32(2), 185-187. 
7. Vaka   Takdimi,   OKUR    MESUT,Turan    Hakan,Özkan    Aybars,Güne    Cemalettin,KOCABAY    KENAN (2012).    An extremely  rare  cause of  bruising  in children:  Autoerithrocyte  Sensitization Syndrome.  Turkish Journal of Hematology, 29(2), 201-203. 
8. Vaka Takdimi,  Öz  ahin  Mustafa,Uslu   Mustafa,  nanmaz  Erkan,OKUR   MESUT   (2012).  Bilateral Congenital Undescended Scapula (Sprengel  Deformity). American  Journal  of Physical  Medicine Rehabilitation, 91(4), 374 
9. Editöre  Mektup, Kaya  Avni,Ta   k  n  Gökmen Alpaslan,OKUR  MESUT,Bekta    Mehmet Selçuk,ÇAKSEN  HÜSEY  N (2012).  Infantile  Masturbation in   Monozygotic   Twins.  The   Journal   of  Sexual   Medicine, 9(1), 331-332. 
10. Editöre  Mektup, Kaya  Avni,OKUR  MESUT (2012).   Bee  sting in  mother  and urticarial  rash  in her    baby.. Indian pediatrics, 49(6), 499 
11. Vaka Takdimi, OKUR MESUT,Erbey Fatih,Bulut Gülay  (2011).  Phyllodes Tumor  in  a 16-Year-Old  Girl. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 28(5), 444-446. 
12. Vaka   Takdimi,  OKUR   MESUT,Özkan   Aybars,GÜNE  CEMALETT  N,KAYA   MURAT,KOCABAY   KENAN (2011).   Case of isolated thrombocytopenia due to cobalamin deficiency..   International journal of   hematology, 94(5), 488-90., 
13. Vaka Takdimi,  Kaya   Avni,Aç kgöz   Mehmet,ÜSTYOL   LOKMAN,Avcu  Serhat,Sal   Ertan,OKUR MESUT,ÇAKSEN HÜSEY N (2010). A case of  acute  disseminated encephalomyelitis  mimicking leukodystrophy.. The Kurume medical journal, 
14. Vaka Takdimi,  Y  lmaz Cahide,OKUR   MESUT,Geylani   Hadi,ÇAKSEN  HÜSEY  N,TUNCER  O   UZ,ATA BÜLENT  (2010).  Chronic  mercury  poisoning: Report  of  two siblings.   Indian  Journal of  Occupational  and Environmental Medicine, 14(1), 17 
15. Vaka    Takdimi,   ÇAKSEN    HÜSEY N,Bartsch    Oliver,OKUR    MESUT,TEMEL    HAYRETT N,Aç kgöz  Mehmet,Y lmaz   Cahide   (2009).  Rubinstein-Taybi   syndrome   and  CREBBP   c.201   202delTA  mutation: a  case  presenting with   varicella   meningoencephalitis..   Genetic  counseling   (Geneva,   Switzerland), 

Non-Academic Experience

2009-2010        Specialist Doctor          VAN GYNAECOLOGY AND PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL (State)

EDUCATION:

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EXPERIENCE:

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis and Treatments

Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Treatments

Epilepsy (Epileptic)

EEG and Treatment

Muscle and Nerve Disease Diagnosis and Treatments

Vertigo Diagnosis and Treatment

Restless Leg Syndrome

Stroke (Cerebral Palsy) Diagnosis and Treatment

Bartın State Hospital (2007-2009)

VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital (2009-2017)

VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital - Deputy Chief Physician (2019-2021)

Samsun Education and Research Hospital (2021-2022)

Çarşamba State Hospital

Private Atasam Samsun Hospital (2022-2024)

Karadeniz Technical University (1989-1995)

Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)

2017: Oticon Medical Scientific Center Copenhagen Denmark.
2016: ICLO Teaching Center New Endoscopic Approaches to Lateral Skull Base, Inner Ear and Cerebello-Pontine Angle, Verona Italy
2016: World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw,Poland
2015: Cochlear Science and Research Center Berlin Germany.
2014: Cochlear implant Center Medel Company Innsburck, Austria.
2014: Hannover Medical School. Clinic for Laryngology, Rhinology and Otology, Hannover, Germany
2014: Academy of Hearing Aid Acoustics (Akademie für Hörgerate-Akustik), Lübeck, Germany.
2013: International European Sialendoscopy Training Center, Geneva, Switzerland.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, Bern, Switzerland.
2011: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2007: The Ohio State University, Medical Faculty, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Columbus, Ohio, USA.
2006: University of Würzburg, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Würzburg, Germany.
1999-2003 İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı
1993-1999 İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

Turkish Rhinology Society

Tigris-Euphrates Basin Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Gaziantep Otorhinolaryngology Association

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board

Turkish Otology Association

Malatya Otorhinolaryngology Association

American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology

International Vertigo Association

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Headache
• Migraine Botox
• Dizziness
• Epilepsy
• Peripheral nerve diseases
• Parkinson
• Alzheimer
• Cerebrovascular diseases
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• EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE
• 2006 Gulhane Military Medical Faculty, Medical Education
• 2013 Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Specialization, Ankara

• INSPECTION
• 2007-2009 Cyprus Turkish Peace Forces, Turkish Forces Regiment, Nicosia
• 2009-2013 GATA Neurology Specialization Training
• 2014-2017 Beytepe Military Hospital, Murat Erdi Eker State Hospital
• 2018-2020 Osmaniye İbn-i Sina Hospital 2020-2021
• İskenderun Gelişim Hospital
• 2021-2022 Ankara Alife International Hospital 2021-2022
• Ankara Alife International Hospital

• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from a top medical school in Turkey, showcasing a solid foundation in medical sciences.
• Neurology Specialization: Completed his specialization in Neurology at a reputable institution, gaining extensive knowledge and expertise in the field.

• Professional Experience:
• Current Position: Serving as a Specialist Neurologist at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul. This hospital is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, combining advanced technology with personalized care.
• Clinical Expertise: Dr. Taşdemir has substantial experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
• Patient-Centered Approach: Committed to providing comprehensive care tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring the highest level of comfort and satisfaction.

• Competitive Advantages:
• Advanced Diagnostic Tools: Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment methodologies, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective management of neurological disorders.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with a team of specialists across various disciplines to provide holistic and coordinated care for complex neurological conditions.
• Continuous Learning: Regularly participates in national and international conferences and workshops, staying updated with the latest advancements in neurology.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Patient Satisfaction: Highly rated by patients for his thoroughness, empathy, and effectiveness in treatment, with numerous positive reviews reflecting his dedication and expertise.
• Contributions to Medical Literature: Actively involved in research and has contributed to several publications in esteemed medical journals, advancing the field of neurology.

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011-2012
Erzurum Koprukoyu State Hospital
Department: General Medicine

2012-2017
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Department: Internal Medicine

06/2017-10/2017
Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Department: Internal Medicine

10/2017-11/2018
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

2018/2022
Istanbul University Oncology Institute
Department: Medical Oncology Fellowship

2022-2023
Tekirdag City Hospital
Department: Medical Oncology Specialist

2023-present
Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital
Department: Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.

EDUCATION

2005-2011
Medical Education
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey

2012-2017
Internal Medicine
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

2017-2018
Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul, Turkey

2018-2022
Medical Oncology Fellowship
Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

2022
ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology
10th September 2022 in Paris, France.

2023
Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.
Istanbul Medipol University Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS:

1. Astefania - ROCHE

• Title: A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Atezolizumab or Placebo and Trastuzumab Emtansine for Participants With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer at High Risk of Recurrence Following Preoperative Therapy
• Role: Subinvestigator

2. PFİZER

• Title: A Study Of Lorlatinib Versus Crizotinib In First-Line Treatment Of Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLC
• Role: Subinvestigator

3. RECITE - AMGEN

• Title: Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult Subjects With Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, or Colorectal Cancer
• Role: Subinvestigator

4. NAVIGATE - BAYER

• Title: A Study to Test the Effect of the Drug Larotrectinib in Adults and Children With NTRK-fusion Positive Solid Tumors
• Role: Subinvestigator

5. RUBY - Tesaro (PRA)

• Title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial Cancer
• Role: Subinvestigator

6. ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036 - MSD

• Title: Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)
• Role: Subinvestigator

7. ASTRA ZENECA

• Title: To Study Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Olaparib Monotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients.
• Role: Subinvestigator

8. ROSY-O - ASTRA ZENECA

• Title: Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Olaparib
• Role: Subinvestigator
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INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

I. Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI

Weekly Paclitaxel in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ahmed, M. A., Karaman, S., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 102(5)

Carboplatin Desensitization in Ovarian Carcinoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Yildiz, A., Ak, N., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(45), e31726

High-Dose Chemotherapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Celik, A. I., Gulbas, Z., & Başaran, M.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(49), e32213

Multidrug Refractory TFE3(+) Renal Cell Carcinoma

• Authors: Paksoy, Nail, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2022, 28.1: 215-221

Crizotinib Efficacy in NSCLC with MET Alterations

• Authors: Gürbüz, M., Kiliçkap, S., Bilici, A., Karadurmuş, N., Sezer, A., Şendur, M. A. N., ... & Demirkazik, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(50), e32368

Clinicopathological Features in ALK Mutant NSCLC

• Authors: Dogan, I., Gurbuz, M., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., ... & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(34)

PSMA-Based Tumor Burden in Prostate Cancer

• Authors: HAS SIMSEK, Duygu, et al.
• Journal: Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 2021, 35.6: 680-690

Atezolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

• Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
• Journal: European Urology Focus, 2021, 7.5: 1061-1066

Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma

• Authors: FERHATOGLU, Ferhat, et al.
• Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment, 2021, 44.11: 590-601

Prognostic Factors in Atezolizumab-Treated Urothelial Carcinoma

• Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
• Journal: International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021, 26.8: 1506-1513

Atezolizumab with Chemotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Authors: GÜRBÜZ, Mustafa, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 1-9

FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer

• Authors: AY, Seval, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Chemotherapy, 2022, 1-7

Trastuzumab Emtansine in Older HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients

• Authors: CIL, Ibrahim, et al.
• Journal: Tumori Journal, 2022, 108.1: 19-25

Real-Life Efficacy of Osimertinib in Advanced NSCLC

• Authors: HIZAL, Mutlu, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 148.6: 1501-1508

ALK-Positive Cells Percentage and Alectinib Efficacy

• Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., Kılıçkap, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 149(8), 4141-4148

Real-World Data on Alectinib in ALK-Positive NSCLC

• Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Kılıçkap, S., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
• Journal: Future Oncology, 18(23), 2573-2582

Prognostic Factors in Metastatic RCC with T790M Mutation

• Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

FLOT Regimen in Metastatic Gastric Cancer

• Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Desensitization Protocol in Lenalidomide Hypersensitivity Reactions

• Authors: DEMIR, Semra, et al.
• Journal: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2019, 123.4: 394-397

Factors Associated with Diagnostic Skin Test Positivity in PPI Hypersensitivity

• Authors: ÖZDEMIR, Seçil Kepil, et al.
• Journal: Allergy, 2019, 74.6: 1187-1190

Efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide in Neuroendocrine Tumors

• Authors: Ünal, Ç., Azizy, A., Karabulut, S., Taştekin, D., Akyıldız, A., Yaşar, S., ... & Sağlam, S.
• Journal: The Oncologist, oyad257

Subsequent Treatments in Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Progression

• Authors: Karacin, C., Oksuzoglu, B., Demirci, A., Keskinkılıç, M., Baytemür, N. K., Yılmaz, F., ... & Hacıbekiroğlu, İ.
• Journal: BMC cancer, 23(1), 192

Termination of Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8779

Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence in Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer

• Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ak, N., ... & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 1-9

Prognostic Factors Influencing PFS in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Authors: Doğan, İ., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A.
• Journal: European Journal of Breast Health, 19(2), 128

Treatment Efficacy of Ribociclib or Palbociclib plus Letrozole in Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Authors: Kahraman, S., Erul, E., Seyyar, M., Gumusay, O., Bayram, E., Demirel, B. C., ... & Nahit Sendur, M. A.
• Journal: Future Oncology, 19(10), 727-736

Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib in Adult Metastatic Osteosarcoma Patients

• Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Single-Agent Temozolomide as Salvage Therapy in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Sarcoma Patients

• Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastases

• Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

FLOT Regimen in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Gastric Cancer

• Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Prognostic Factors of Perioperative FLOT Regimen in Operable Gastric Cancer

• Authors: Erol, C., Sakin, A., Basoglu, T., Ozden, E., Cabuk, D., Dogan, M., ... & Sendur, M. A. N.
• Journal: [Not specified]

Efficacy and Outcomes of Systemic Chemotherapy in Posttransplant Kaposi Sarcoma

• Authors: Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Doğan, I., Ferhatoğlu, F., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 102(39), e35383

Comparison of Second-Line Treatments in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

• Authors: Pehlivan, M., Paksoy, N., Aydin, E., Basaran, M., & Ekenel, M.
• Journal: Medicine, 102(41), e35245

Toxicity Management and Effectiveness of Regorafenib in Advance GIST Patients: A Real-world Study - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Doğan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., Karabulut, S., & Taştekin, D. - Journal: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, 1(1)

Demographic and Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Survival in Patients with Primary Glomerulonephritis: Single Tertiary Center Experience - Authors: Paksoy, N., Trabulus, S., Seyahi, N., & Altiparmak, M. R. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 11(1)

Efficacy of Sorafenib in Symptomatic Patients with Pretreated Progressive Desmoid Tumors - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M.

Nodal Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is a Better Predictive Factor of Survival Than Miller-Payne Scoring in Breast Cancer - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Journal of Oncological Sciences, 7.2: 42-49

Evaluation of Prognostic and Predictive Values of Hemogram Parameters in Patients with Advanced Stage Ovarian Carcinoma - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Turkish Journal of Oncology/Türk Onkoloji Dergisi, 2021, 36.4

Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Survival and Drug-Related Toxicities in Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated with Sunitinib - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Karabulut, S., Paksoy, N., & Tastekin, D.

Real-life Outcomes of ROS1 Fusion-positive Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients who were Treated with Crizotinib - Authors: Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Aydın, E., Vatansever, S., & Aydine, A. - Journal: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY

Predictors of the acquisition of T790M mutation in EGFR-mutant metastatic lung cancer patients who were treated with EGFR inhibitors - Authors: Dogan, I., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology

Laterality of Adrenal Gland Metastasis in Lung Cancer: Results of a Comparative Study - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Gagatay, T., Okumus, G., Aydiner, A., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., ... & Saip, P. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Medical Investigation, 7(2)

Poor Risk Factors Affecting Cancer Patients Infected with Covid-19: A Retrospective Comparative Study from a Pandemic Hospital - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Kapağan, T., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Medetalibeyoğlu, A., Şenkal, N., ... & Vatansever, S. - Journal: Turk Onkoloji Dergisi, 38(1)

Systemic Treatment Outcomes of Progressive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma from the Registries of a Tertiary Cancer Center - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., & Başaran, M. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 10(4)

Evaluation of clinical features and risk factors related to late recurrence (> 5 years) in patients with breast cancer - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Aydiner, A., & Paksoy, N. - Journal: Journal of Surgery & Medicine (JOSAM), 6(12)

Assessing the Clinical Impact of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) on Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Real-World Data from Türkiye

Thesis:

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine Department PAKSOY, Nail. Demographical, clinical characteristics and survival factors in patients withprimary glomerulonephritis: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Experience. (2016)

International Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings (ASCO/ESMO Abstracts)

Prognostic factors influencing progression-free survival in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer patients who treated with lapatinib and capecitabine combination

• Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A. (2022)

Efficacy of regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil-based rechallenge treatment in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A Turkish oncology group study

• Authors: Şenocak Taşçi, E., Oyan, B., Sonmez, O., Mutlu, A. U., Atcı, M. M., Oner, I., ... & Gulmez, A. (2022)

Long-term outcomes and predictors of recurrence in patients with early-stage node-negative breast cancer

• Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Ak, N., Ibis, K., ... & Aydiner, A. (2021)

Efficacy of temozolomide in pretreated patients with metastatic sarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Efficacy of sorafenib in symptomatic patients with pretreated progressive desmoid tumors

• Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Efficacy of sorafenib in heavily pretreated adult patients with metastatic osteosarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Outcomes and prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases

• Authors: Dogan, İ., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Ekenel, M., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Association of response to first-line chemotherapy with the efficacy of atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma

• Authors: Tural, D., Olmez, O. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artac, M., Ozhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Erman, M. (2021)

Safety and survival in adult women with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA mutant ovarian cancer: A study of patients in Olaparib Turkey Early Access Program—LynTurk study

• Authors: Esin, E., Ahmed, M. A., Yıldırım, H. Ç., Mandel, N. M., Erdemoglu, E., Sari, M., ... & Paydas, S. (2023)

Atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after first-line chemotherapy: Results of real-life experiences

• Authors: Tural, D., Ölmez, Ö. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artaç, M., Özhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Kılıçkap, S. (2021)

Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

Work History

2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

• He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

• He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

• Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

• He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

• He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

• Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries.

• Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

• Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

• Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

• Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

• Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

• Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

• Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

• Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

• Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

• Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

Education

1982-09 - 1988-08

M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

1988-11 - 1994-05

Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

University of Health Sciences - Ankara

6 years of neurosurgery training.

• My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

1995-05 - 1995-07

Neuroscience

The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

Ankara

I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

1998-04 - 2019-05

Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

Michigan USA

2012-05 - 2012-05

Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

Ghent, Belgium

I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

Skills

Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

Neuronavigation – Excellent

Certifications

1995-04 Microsurgery

2012-05 Endoscopy

Languages

Turkish - Native

English - Advanced

Arabic - Novice

Affiliations

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Medical Association

Accomplishments

• Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

Interests and operations I perform

Vascular diseases of brain

Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

Traumas of brain and spine

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

canal disease surgery

Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

Hydrocephalus surgery

Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

neurosurgery)

Peripheral nerve surgery

Education

2019

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Electroneurophysiology

2005

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Neurology

1998

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2017 - 2019

Private Adatip Kurtkoy Hospital

2016

TND – Schering-Plough Proceedings of the Year Awards

2015 - 2017

Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

2015 - 2015

Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2005 - 2014

Private Avicenna Hope Hospital

2015 – 2019 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

2019 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Publications

1- Yüz Ağrılarında Trigeminal SEP Uygulaması ; Yüksek Lisans Tezi

2- Glial Tümörlerde P53 , PTEN ve EGRF Pozitifliğinin İmmunohistokimyasal ; Uzmanlık Tezi

3- Two siblings with homocystinuria presenting with dystonia and parkinsonism

4- Lack of association between IL-1ß/? gene polymorphisms and temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis

5- Psychogenic movement disorders in two children

6- Temporal Lob Epilepsi ve Hippokampal Sklerozlu Hastalarda İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizminin Analizi

7- Hippokampal Skleroza Bağlı Mesial Temporal Lob Epilepsisi İle İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizmi İlişkisinin Araştırılması

Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

Work Address: Biruni University Hospital, Department Of Neurological Surgery, Istanbul 

Education And Training

Undergraduate: 1997 - 2001 Halkali High School, Istanbul, Turkey 

Graduate:   2001 - 2007 Mersin University, School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey 

Postgraduate: 2009 – 2014 Bakırköy Research And Training Hospital For Psychiatric And Neurological Disease, Department Of Neurological Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey 

Observer: June-December 2017 University of Wisconsin- Department of Neurological Surgery, Madison, USA

June-August 2020 Acıbadem University- Spine Center, İstanbul, Turkey

 Professional Interest: Cranial Surgery, Functional neurosurgery (used to treat movement disorders), Spine Surgery 

Licensure And Certification 

 2007 June: Doctor of Medicine, Turkish Ministry of Health 

 2014 July: Neurosurgeon, Turkish Ministry of Health

Employment

2014– 2021 Neurosurgeon - Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research And Training Hospital

2021- Neurosurgeon- Biruni University Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery

Training Courses / Workshops / Meetings / Symposiums 

(In Chronological Order)

Has Participated in 18 National and International Courses, Scientific Meetings (Certified) in Neurosurgery And Spinal Surgery. 

• Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Symposium, 8-11 October 2009 Nevşehir/Turkey
• 24th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-18 May 2010  Antalya / Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group: Basic Education Program, 3-6 July 2011 Sapanca / Turkey
• 27th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 12-16 Apr 2013  Antalya / Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Hands-On Cadaver Course 15-16 November 2013 Istanbul/Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Neurooncology And Neurovascular Surgery Education And Training Group: Unified Symposium. 28-29 December 2013 Istanbul/Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group: Lumbar Minimally Invasive Surgery Course. 7 Feb 2014 Istanbul / Turkey
• 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014    Antalya / Turkey
• Medtronic Midas Rex Workshop: Cadaver Course 23 May 2014 Istanbul / Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group, 26-29 June 2014 Gaziantep/Turkey
• ISMISS Turkey 2015 Congress, 6-8 November 2015, Istanbul/ Turkey
• Endoscopic Lumbar Surgery Comprehensive Cadaveric Course, 16-17 April 2016, Istanbul/Turkey
• 84th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, 30 April - 4 May 2016 Chicago/Illinois
• Istanbul Microneurosurgery Course, 26-29 January 2017,  Istanbul/ Turkey
• Microvascular Surgery Course, December 2017, Madison/Wisconsin
• 32th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 20-24 April 2018    Antalya / Turkey
• 33th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 11-14 April 2019    Antalya / Turkey
• 2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Advance Diploma Course
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Published Article

• Yakar, F., Zaimoglu, M., Dogan, I., Bakirarar, B., Eroglu, U., Kircil, C., Ucer, M., & Guner, E. (2018). Is A Unilateral Surgical Approach Effective In Patients With Bilateral Leg Pain With Unilateral Lumbar Disk Herniation? A Prospective Nonrandomized Clinical And Surgical Study. World Neurosurgery.
• Onen, M. R., Moore, K., Cikla, U., Ucer, M., Schmidt, B., Field, A. S., & Baskaya, M. K. (2018). Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration: Neurosurgical Perspective And Literature Review. World Neurosurgery, 112, E763-E771.
• Dogan, I., Ucer, M., & Başkaya, M. K. (2018). Gross Total Resection Of Chordoid Glioma Of The Third Ventricle Via Anterior Interhemispheric Transcallosal Transforaminal Approach At Two Stages. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base, 79(S 03), S281-S282.
• Dogan, I., Ucer, M., & Başkaya, M. K. (2018). Microsurgical Resection Of Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Via Pterional Craniotomy With Extradural Anterior Clinoidectomy And Optic Unroofing. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base, 79(S 02), S218-S218.
• Sayyahmelli, S., Kina, H., Ucer, M., Salamat, M. S., & Baskaya, M. K. (2018). Frontal Lobe Intracerebral Schwannoma Mimicking Metastatic Lesion In A Patient With Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Journal Of Surgical Case Reports.
• ÜCER, Melih, Et Al. Surgical Outcomes Of Decompressive Laminectomy By Transspinous Approach For Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2018, 68.1618.
• Ozaydin, B., Ucer, M., Cikla, U., & Pyle, G. M. (2019). Translabyrinthine Approach To Vestibular Schwannomas. In Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery (Pp. 135-150). Springer, Cham.
• Hanalioglu, S., Sahin, B., Sahin, O. S., Kozan, A., Ucer, M., Cikla, U., ... & Baskaya, M. K. (2019). Effect Of Perioperative Aspirin Use On Hemorrhagic Complications In Elective Craniotomy For Brain Tumors: Results Of A Single-Center, Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal Of Neurosurgery, 1(Aop), 1-10.
• Neurosurgical Analysis Of Logging Accidents: An Observational Study, AE Taçyıldız, C Akıncı, TM Güler, H Demirkol, M Üçer, B Çekmen, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery 25, 101167
• Dentate Nucleus: Connectivity-Based Anatomic Parcellation Based On Superior Cerebellar Peduncle Projections, AE Tacyildiz, B Bilgin, A Gungor, M Ucer, A Karadag, N Tanriover, World Neurosurgery 152, E408-E428
• Observational Case Analysis Of Neonates With Large Cephalohematoma, M Üçer, AE Taçyıldız, I Aydın, NA Kayran, S Işık, Cureus 13 (4)
• Effıcıency Of Sılver-Coated Tıtanıum Alloy Screws In The Preventıon Of Implant-Assocıated Infectıons, NA Kayran, M Üçer, AE Ofluoğlu, The Journal Of Turkish Spinal Surgery 32 (2), 84
• Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars Repair: An Observational Study, M Üçer, World Neurosurgery 146, E1301-E1306
• The Effect Of Tenosynovectomy On Patient ID Outcome İn Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery, AL AYDIN, M ÜÇER, İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Tıp Dergisi 13 (1), 36-41
• Endoscopic Untethering Of Tight Filum Terminale: An Operative Technique, O Okay, A Dalgic, AE Yildirim, M Ucer, O Uckun, S Baydin, MK Coban,Turk Neurosurg 31 (1), 73-75
• Comparison Of Two Minimally İnvasive Techniques With Endoscopy And Microscopy For Extraforaminal Disc Herniations, AL Aydın, M Sasani, H Sasani, M Üçer, M Hekimoğlu, T Öktenoğlu, World Neurosurgery 144, E612-E621
• “Suspended Duraplasty”: A Technique For Type 1 Chiari Malformation Resistant To İnitial Surgical Therapy M Ucer, A Akbaş, MŞ Ekşi, B Erkan, BT Demirgil, A Güngör, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery 21, 100703

Published Abstracts And Presentations In International Scientific Meetings 

(In Chronological Order)

• Metastatic prostate carcinoma to the intramural extramedullary spinal compa rtment: a case report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Erhan Emel, WFNS Seoul, Korea, 8-12 September 2013
• Radiation-Induced Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Meningioma: Case Report, Hasan Burak Gündüz, Anas Abdallah, Fatih Cesur, Erhan Emel, Betül Güler, Akın Öztürk, Melih Üçer, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• Mid-term Surgical Treatment Outcomes Of Intracranial Epidermoid: Experience of 15 Patients, Anas Abdallah, Erhan Emel, Akın Öztürk, Mustafa Levent Uysal, Melih Üçer, Murad Asiltürk,10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• Congenital Thecal Sac Defect Terminated In The Skin At L2-3: Case Report, Anas Abdallah, Akın Gökçedağ, Erhan Emel, Melih Üçer, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• Intradural Extramedullary Paraganglioma At S1 Level : Case Report, Anas Abdallah1, Erhan Emel, Özden Erhan Sofuoğlu, Melih Üçer, Akın Öztürk, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• A Case of Intracranial Hypotension Complicated with Hydrocephalus, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014

Published Abstracts And Presentations In National Scientific Meetings 

(In Chronological Order)

• Eosinophilic granuloma, case report; Baran Bozkurt, Melih Üçer, Levent Uysal, Oral Presentation. 26th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 12-16 April 2012 Antalya / Turkey.
• Guyon’s Canal Syndrome Due to Tortuous Ulnar Artery: A Case Report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız,  28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Cerebellar hemorrhage after resection of frontal meningioma.Case report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Intracranial Migration of Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Catheter, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Migration of Abdominal Catheter of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt into the Scrotum, Melih Üçer, Sarper Polat, Ilhan Aydın, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Armoured brain: a case of bilateral calcified chronic subdural haematoma complicating infantile hydrocephalus, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Long term results of the patients with lumbar stenosis who were opereted on by transspinos method, Oral presentation, Melih Üçer, Erhan Emel, Müslüm Güneş, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Posterior comminican artery aneurysm relation with the tentorium, Oral presentation, İlhan Aydin, Oğuz Baran, Melih Uçer, Barış Küçükyürük, Necmettin Tanrıöver, 29th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 17-21 April 2015    Antalya / Turkey
• Anterior commissure and classification: neuroanatomical studies, Oral presentation, Serhat Şevki Baydın, Abuzer Gungor, Necmettin Tanrıover,  Melih Ucer, Oğuz Baran, Erhan Emel, Albert Rhoton Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 8-12 April 2016  Antalya / Turkey

   Computer  Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• SPSS statistical software

Pediatric Neurologist with expertise in epilepsy, headache, sleeping disorders, child neurology and development monitoring. Completed medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and a child neurology minor assistant training from Istanbul Medipol University in 2017. Completed specialist doctor training from Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital in 2012 and Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital in 2017. Holds various certifications including Denver 2 Developmental Screening Test qualification, Neotonal Resuscitation Program practitioner certification and various courses in child neurology, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, EMG and basic genetics. Member of Turkey Child Neurology Society.