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Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe School of Medicine (1994-2001)

Specialty training: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2002-2008)

In 2015, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor.

On February 01, 2021, he was promoted to Professor.

Professional Positions:

• Consultant MD, Balıkesir Military Hospital (2008-2009)

• Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2009-2011)

• Assistant Professor MD, Dicle University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2011-2017)

• Associate Professor MD, Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2017-2020)

• Professor MD, Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2021 – Ongoing)

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

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

2024 – İstanbul Medicine Hastanesi

2011-2024 Adana Medline Hastanesi

2014-2023 Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

2009-2011 Gaziantep Medikal Park Hastanesi

2005-2009 Urfa ve Gaziantep Devlet Hastaneleri

2000-2005 Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

2015 Near East University Cardiology Professor

2009 25 December State Hospital Cardiology Associate Professorship

2005 Çukurova University Cardiology Specialist

1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate

Areas of Expertise

Coronary angiography and stenting (Complex coronary, bifurcation and CTO)

Electrophysiological Study (EPS) and Ablation

Pacemaker and ICD implantation procedures

Congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD and PDA closure) procedures

Endovascular and aortic coarctation stenting (EVAR, TEVAR)

Carotid artery stenting procedures

Renal (kidney) artery stenting procedures

Subclavian (arm) artery stenting procedures

Lower extremity (leg) artery balloon and stenting procedures

Publications

Reliability of Doppler methods in the evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acartürk Echocardiography 24 (10) 

Tissue Doppler imaging and NT-proBNP levels show the early impairment of ventricular function in patients with ß-thalassaemia major O Akpinar, E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, Ç Ünsal, F Başlamişli Acta cardiologica 62 (3) 

H-FABP in the early diagnosis of stroke O Akpınar, S Geyik, A Açıkalın, Y Karakan, Ö Tiryaki Journal of neurology 256 (11) 

A new index (CHOLINDEX) in detecting coronary artery disease risk O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acarturk, G Seydaoğlu Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 13 (4) 2013

Prognostic value of troponin t in patients with acute ischemic stroke in emergency department O Akpinar, Z Karakaya Acta Medica Mediterranea 33 (5) 

Echocardiographic findings in patients with Behçet’s disease A Bozkurt, O Akpınar, S Uzun, A Akman, D Arslan, A Birand The American journal of cardiology 97 (5) 

Acute effects of smoking on right ventricular function TF Ilgenli, O Akpinar Swiss Medical Weekly 137 (0506) 

Atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of myocardial infarction M Demir, O Akpinar, E Acarturk Texas Heart Institute Journal 32 (3) 

Frequency of diastolic dysfunction in patients with sickle cell anaemia: a tissue Doppler imaging study M Kanadaèsi, O Akpinar, çayli Murat, Y Dænmez, E Acartìrk Acta cardiologica 60 (5) 

The prognostic value of arterial stiffness in systolic heart failure Ş Demir, O Akpınar, O Akkus, K Nas, I Unal, F Molnar, A Demir, M Illyés, … Cardiology journal 20 (6) 

Correlation of the coronary severity scores and mean platelet volume in diabetes mellitus G Abalı, O Akpınar, N Söylemez Advances in therapy 31   

The Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Functions in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia A Pulse Tissue Doppler Study F Koc, O Akpinar, D Yerdelen, M Demir, Y Sarica, M Kanadasi International Heart Journal 46 (3) 

Effects of chronic cigarette smoking on myocardial deformation parameters by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, HS Kemal, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, E Açıkgöz, … Echocardiography 36 (11), 2026-2032, 2019

The beneficial effect of low‐intensity exercise on cardiac performance assessed by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, B Sezenöz, E Açıkgöz, H Duygu Echocardiography 37 (12), 1989-1999, 2020

Severity of coronary artery disease and echocardiographic parameters of ventricular diastolic function G Abalı, O Akpınar, V Nisanoğlu, TF Ilgenli Echocardiography 31 (7) 

Comparison of IQOS (heated tobacco) and cigarette smoking on cardiac functions by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, Ü Yüksek, N Söylemez, H Duygu Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 423 

eNOS gene intron 4 a/b VNTR polymorphism is a risk factor for coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey S Matyar, G Attila, E Acartürk, O Akpinar, T İnal Clinica Chimica Acta 354 (1-2) 

Unusual electrocardiographic changes with propranolol and diltiazem overdosage: a case report S Satar, A Acikalin, O Akpinar American journal of therapeutics 10 (4) 

Effects of apolipoprotein E genotypes and other risk factors on the development of coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey G Attila, E Acartürk, G Eskandari, O Akpinar, A Tuli, M Kanadaşi, L Kayrin Clinica chimica acta 312 (1-2) 

Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene in coronary artery disease in southern Turkey E Acarturk, G Attila, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Matyar, G Seydaoglu BMB Reports 38 (4) 

Gene-gene interaction of ACE I/D, endothelial nitric oxide synthase 4 a/b and ApoE does not affect coronary artery disease severity S Matyar, E Acartürk, G Attila, İ Ünal, L Soyer, O Akpınar Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine 23 (2) 

The effects of cigarette smoking on the Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio and Tp-e/QTc ratio TF İlgenli, A Tokatlı, O Akpınar, F Kılıçaslan Adv Clin Exp Med Nov-Dec;24(6) 

Right and left ventricular adaptation to training determined by conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging in young endurance athletes M Koç, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, N Ergen, E Acartürk Acta cardiologica 62 (1), 13-18, 2007

Cardiac troponin T as a prognostic marker in patients with heart failure: a 3-year outcome study M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, Y Dönmez, M Avkaroğulları, C Alhan, … Angiology 58 (5) 

Tissue Doppler is a more reliable method in early detection of cardiac dysfunction in patients with AA amyloidosis M Demir, S Paydaş, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, M Balal, E Acartürk Renal failure 27 (4) 

Diastolic function predicts outcome after aortic valve replacement in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Çaylı, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, A Usal, H Poyrazoglu Clin Cardiol. Aug; 32(8) 

Relation between age and gender differences in plasma triglyceride concentrations and coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey E Acartürk, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, G Attila, M Demir Clinica chimica acta 339 (1-2) 

S-100B Levels in Stroke Patients: Is It Useful for Showing Short-term Mortality? S Satar, A Açikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, M Sahan, M Gulen, F Icme, M Topal, … Neurosurgery Quarterly 24 (1) 

Is sildenafil effective in secondary pulmonary hypertension due to systemic lupus erythematosus? A case report I Hanta, M Demir, O Akpinar, A Kocabas, S Ozbek Clinical rheumatology 24 

Relationship between left ventricular geometry and left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Cayli, M Kanadaşi, O Akpinar, A Usal, H Poyrazoğlu Echocardiography 25 (6) 

NT-proBNP levels and QT changes in acute ischemic stroke. A Acikalin, S Satar, O Akpinar, CE Cagliyan, M Sahan, F Icme, M Gulen, … Neurology Asia 18 (1) 2013

The relation between serum erythropoietin level and severity of disease and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure M Avkaroğullari, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, Y Dönmez, M Demirtaş Acta cardiologica 63 (3) 

Acute effect of methylphenidate on QT interval duration and dispersion in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder TF Ilgenli, A Congologlu, C Ozturk, T Turkbay, O Akpinar, F Kilicaslan Advances in therapy 24 

ST elevation in inferior derivation, coronary ectasia, and slow coronary flow following ceftriaxone use. TF İlgenli, A Açıkalın, S Türkmen, A Avcı, O Akpınar The American Journal of Emergency Medicine 30 (8) 

Evaluation of the hypertensive patients in southeastern Anatolia; demographic features and target organ damage H Aksoy, R Yılmaz, MM Baş, O Akpınar Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 33 (7) 

H-FABP in cases of carbon monoxide intoxication admitted to the emergency room A Açıkalın, S Satar, A Sebe, A Köse, O Akpınar Human & experimental toxicology 30 (6) 

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction DY Şahin, Z Elbasan, M Gür, A Yıldız, O Akpınar, YK Icen, C Turkoglu, … Angiology 64 (6) 

Left atrial appendage aneurysm presenting with recurrent embolic strokes E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, VD Yerdelen, O Akpinar, A Özeren, ÖB Saygili The International journal of cardiovascular imaging 19 

Acute-phase reactants and cytokines in ischemic stroke: do they have any relationship with short-term mortality? M Sahan, A Sebe, A Acikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, MO Ay, M Gulen, M Topal, … European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences 17 (20) 

Is there any link between vitamin D deficiency and vasovagal syncope? S Usalp, H Kemal, Ü Yüksek, B Yaman, A Günsel, O Edebal, O Akpınar, … Journal of Arrhythmia 36 (2) 

Is there any link between vitamin d and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion? B Yaman, L Cerit, HK Günsel, Z Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, U Coşkun, … Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 35 

Increased discharge heart rate might be associated with increased short-term mortality after acute coronary syndrome U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, H Kemal, İ Etikan, O Akpınar, H Duygu Acta Cardiologica 78 (1) 

‘Natural Conduit’between two atria associated with atrial septal defect M Kanadaşı, N Özbarlas, M Demirtaş, A Usal, O Akpınar The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 21 

Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction with a New Method: Tissue Doppler Imaging M Çaylı, A Usal, M Kanadaşı, M Demir, O Akpınar Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9) 

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in 2 brothers M Kanadaşı, A Tasal, O Akpınar, F Tercan, E Acartürk Journal of Electrocardiology 40 (4), S26, 2007

Is there a difference between aortic and brachial vein blood lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels? U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, S Usalp, E Ceylan, OH Edebal, O Akpinar, … Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 69 

Improvement of abnormal systolic motion of the interventricular septum with cardiac resynchronization therapy B Yaman, HS Kemal, Y Dönmez, L Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, A Günsel, … Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 42 (9) 

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus Valsalva with coronary ectasia N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, T Hazırolan, O Akpınar International Journal of Clinical Medicine 2 (03) 

Effects of lisinopril, atenolol, and isosorbide 5-mononitrate on angina pectoris and QT dispersion in patients with syndrome X: An open-label, randomized, crossover study M Kanadaşi, M Demir, M Demirtaş, O Akpinar, CC Alhan Current therapeutic research 63 (4) 

Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia during the ajmaline test O Akpınar, K Kurt, M Kanadaşı Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi 41 (6) 

ST elevation in AVR could be a sign of the left main coronary artery lesion O Akpinar, M Kanadaşi, A Açikalin, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 2 (4)  

Cut-off values ​​of BNP and NT-BNP for diagnosis of heart failure in emergency service O Akpinar, M Canadasi, TF Ilgenli The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 6 (4) 

Pregnancy and heart valve disease O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Soylemez, R Demirbag, Y Sezen, A Yildiz, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, Y Sezen, A Yıldız, O Akpınar Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10 (5) 2010

Different clinical presentations of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in two brothers M Kanadasi, A Tasal, O Akpinar, F Tercan, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 8 (5)

Progression of Inflammatory Biomarkers Early after Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Placement K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Ayça, H Kemal, C Conkbayır, F Özkalaycı, O Akpınar, … Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2)

Protein supplementation improves left ventricular systolic functions in athletes by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, H Kemal Gunsel, L Cerit, E Acikgoz, S Usalp, Ü Yuksek, … European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1)

Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and coronary tortuosity severity L Cerit, K Gulsen, A Gunsel, M Uncu, Z Cerit, O Akpinar, H Duygu Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 176 (9), 455-460, 2017

A case of coronary microfistula: A newborn microfistula L Cerit, K Gulsen, H Kemal, O Akpınar Indian Heart Journal 68 (2), 192, 2016

Vasospastic angina: nocturnal chest pain, eosinophilia and delayed diagnosis N Söylemez, R Yilmaz, H Aksoy, TF İlgenli, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9 (6), 512, 2009

What do guidelines say we should do in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction? O Akpınar, A Açıkalın, N Rana Dişel, Ç Emre Çağlıyan Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine 13 (4), 2014

Relationship between serum neuron specific enolase levels and brain injury in patients with hyponatremia S Matyar, A Açıkalın, R Dişel, OG Ozturk, G Dağlıoğlu, O Akpınar Cukurova Medical Journal 47 (3)

The Effect of Mitral Stenosis on Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnancy Ş Demir, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Buyukkurt, O Akkus J Clin Exp Cardiolog 4 (237)

Aortic dissection: Two years clinical experience of patients diagnosed with aortic disection in an university emergency department A Açıkalaın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Kanadaşı, H Yalnız Türkiye Acil Tıp Dergisi 5 (1)

Does protein adding to diet affect sportsmen’s cardiovascular system? S Usalp, HS Kemal, O Akpınar, L Cerit, H Duygu Cukurova Medical Journal 45 (4)

Uniform criteria for diagnosing noncompaction by cMRI and echocardiography are warranted (Authors Reply) K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Özcem, O Akapınar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 15 (11)

New alternatives to the standard Doppler method in measuring transmitral pressure gradient M Demir, O Akpınar, M Kanadaşı, E Acartürk Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 35 (3)

Are the Parameters of Inflammation a Measure of Success of Thrombolytic Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction? M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, M Koç, M Avkaroğulları, … Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9)

Evaluation of tachyarrhythmia frequency in patients with mild mitral stenosis in sinus rhythm Ş Demir, A Ateş, O Akpınar, A Bozkurt MN Cardiology 21 (2)

Aortic dissection: Two-year clinical experience in patients presenting to a university hospital emergency department A Açıkalın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Canadaşı, H Yalnız Turkish Emergency Medicine Journal 5 (1) 2005

Heart Rate Variability and Cerebrovascular Events S Usualp, B Taşin, HS Kemal, B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, … Harran University Medical Faculty Journal 17 (3)

A new method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function: tissue Doppler echocardiography M Çaylı, A Usal, M Canadaşı, M Demir, O Akpinar Turkish Cardiology Association Archives 32 (9)

Successful Covered Stent Implantation in Iatrogenic Coronary Perforation Developing After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Y Kaya, N Söylemez, O Akpinar Koşuyolu Heart Journal 15 (1)

Stress hyperglycemia detected in the emergency department in acute myocardial infarction indicates early mortality S Satar, A Sebe, A Açıkalın, A Avcı, O Akapinar Çukurova University Medical Faculty Journal 29 (3)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
•  

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

Education

• 2002 - 2008, Ege University, Bachelor's Degree, Medical Doctor
• 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Specialization in Cardiology
• 2013 - 2018, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Assistant Professor
• 2018 – 2021, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Associate Professor

Experience

• 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• 2013, Istanbul Esenler Basaksehir State Hospital
• 2014, Bursa Mustafakemalpasa State Hospital
• 2013 – 2014, Ministry of Health Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital
• 2014 – 2016, Mustafakemalpasa State Hospital, Bursa
• 2016 – 2024, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• 2024 – Present, Medipol Acibadem Hospital

Experience

2010-2012: (Specialist. Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2012-2017: (Specialist Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
2017-Present: Assoc. Dr. Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital

Professional Memberships

1. European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology(EBOT), Member, 2014
2. Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member, 2014
3. Orthopedic Trauma Branch, Member, 2011
4. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK), Member, 2010
5. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Member, 2007
6. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER), Member, 2005
7. Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Branch, Member, 2005
 

Awards

COMMITMENT, PROVINCIAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, 2011

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

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

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

Dr. Gokhan Yilmaz is an experienced general surgeon with nearly 20 years in medical practice. He is known for his skill in complex surgical procedures. He earned his Master’s Degree from Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Doctorate in General Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading institutions.

Dr. Yilmaz worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years. He then served at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. In these roles, he managed a wide range of surgical cases. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, where he trained future surgeons and contributed to research.

Dr. Yilmaz is currently part of the General Surgery Department at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He provides advanced treatments and high-quality patient care. His experience in state hospitals, research centers, and universities highlights his dedication to surgical excellence and patient safety.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner was born in 1970 in Istanbul and took her first steps in her medical career at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Successfully completing her undergraduate and medical education here between 1987-1993, Güner received her internal medicine specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000. Deepening her interest in hematology, Prof. Dr. Güner completed her hematology subspecialty training at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine again between 2003-2006, solidifying her expertise in this field.
Prof. Dr. Güner’s professional journey began as an internal medicine specialist at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital from 2000 to 2003. She established the Hematology Clinic at the same hospital from 2006 to 2010 and served as the responsible physician. Here, she developed innovative approaches in the treatment of patients and made significant contributions to the field of hematology. From 2010 to 2016, she established the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital and served as the responsible physician. During this period, she conducted studies that set national and international standards in the field of hematology.
Between 2016-2018, Prof. Dr. Güner took on similar roles at Şişli Kolon International Hospital, where she was also the founder and responsible physician of the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Güner, who became an associate professor in 2017, obtained her professorship title in 2023. Between 2019-2024, she worked at Memorial Şişli Hospital in the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is recognized for her scientific contributions, with over 19 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has over 18 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals and 51 presentations at national scientific meetings that have been published in proceedings books. She has also made a name for herself in the academic world with over 18 presentations at meetings and published in proceedings books. Güner, who has held positions on the boards of domestic hematology associations and has active memberships, has crowned her success with more than three awards given at universities and conferences.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner, who speaks English and German, is also recognized as an educator. In this capacity, she has contributed to the training of young doctors in the field of hematology, providing education to research assistant doctors and students.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner has established a respected place in the field of hematology with her achievements and scientific contributions throughout her professional life, continuing her career as a physician who inspires her patients and colleagues.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Bone marrow transplantation
• Anemia
• Bleeding and coagulation disorders
• Hemophilia

Education & Training

1997 to 2003
Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical School
Istanbul, Turkey
Degree: Medical Doctor (M.D.)

2003 to 2010
Taksim Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Residency: Orthopaedics and Traumatology

2010 to 2017
Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Education and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Position: Orthopaedic and Traumatology Specialist

2017 – Present
Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine
Department: Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Position: Faculty Member

Orthopedic Certification

2010
Turkish Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Istanbul, Turkey

2014
European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)

National Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association

-Turkish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

-Turkish AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)

-FEBOT (Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)

Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

A.1 Arıkan Y, Yavuz U, Lapcin O, Sökücü S, Özkan B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for osteoid osteoma under guidance of three-dimensional fluoroscopy.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

A.2 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
Int Orthop. 2016.

A.3 Karakoyun O, Sökücü S, Erol MF, Kucukkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Use of a magnetic bone nail for lengthening of the femur and tibia.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016.

A.4 Balioğlu MB, Albayrak A, Atıcı Y, Sökücü S, Tacal MT, Kaygusuz MA.
The effect of simple local resection on pain and scoliotic curve in patients with scoliosis secondary to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in the spine.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

A.5 Sökücü S, Aycan OE, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS.
Congenital bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation in unusual location and age: a case report.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016.

A.6 Bilgili F, Kılıç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu A, Çepni K, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Retrospective analysis of AO 42A–B type tibia fractures treated with percutaneous locked plating and intramedullary nailing.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016.

A.7 Özcan Ç, Sökücü S, Beng K, Çetinkaya E, Demir B, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Prospective comparative study of two methods for fixation after distal femur corrective osteotomy for valgus deformity; retrograde intramedullary nailing versus less invasive stabilization system plating.
Int Orthop. 2016.

A.8 Cetinkaya E, Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Polat A, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A.
Cheilectomy as a first-line surgical treatment option yields good functional results in grade III hallux rigidus.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2016.

A.9 Sökücü S, Menges O, Çetinkaya E, Parmaksızoğlu A, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Treatment of comminuted mid-diaphyseal clavicle fractures by plate fixation using a bridging technique.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.10 Sökücü S, Karakoyun O, Arıkan Y, Küçükkaya M, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Efficacy of the Taylor spatial frame in the treatment of deformities around the knee.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2013.

A.11 Küçükkaya M, Karakoyun Ö, Sökücü S, Soydan R.
Femoral lengthening and deformity correction using the Fitbone motorized lengthening nail.
J Orthop Sci. 2014. 

A.12 Yalcinkaya M, Sökücü S, Erdoğan S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Tourniquet use in orthopedic surgery: a descriptive survey study among Turkish orthopedic surgeons and residents in Istanbul.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.13 Sökücü S, Demir B, Lapcin O, Yavuz U, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Perioperative versus postoperative measurement of Taylor Spatial Frame mounting parameters.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.14 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Özer D, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Isolated subtalar fusion for neglected painful intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.15 Yalcinkaya M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Chen C-Y, Lin K-C.
Influence of nail prominence and insertion point on anterior knee pain after tibial intramedullary nailing.
Orthopedics. 2014.

A.16 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Yıldırım T, Özcan Ç, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Comparison of intramedullary nail or plate fixation in distal tibial diaphyseal fractures close to the mortise.
Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2014.

A.17 Karakoyun Ö, Küçükkaya M, Sökücü S.
Intramedullary skeletal kinetic distractor in lower extremity lengthening.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.18 Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Çetinkaya E, Arıkan Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014.

A.19 Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Demir B, Akpınar E, Lapçin O, Atıcı Y, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
An unusual stress fracture in an archer with hypophosphatasia.
Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2013.

A.20 Demir B, Sökücü S, Özden E, Yavuz U, Duman S, Kabukçuoğlu Y.
A new application technique of circular fixator for the treatment of open tibial fractures: circular fixator-hinge technique.
Turk J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2013.

Publications in National Peer-Reviewed Journals 

D.1 Kabukcuoglu Y, Yalcinkaya M, Sokucu S.
Staging and surgical treatment principles in malignant bone tumors.
TOTBID Journal. 2014.

D.2 Yavuz U, Sokucu S, Demir B, Yalcinkaya M, Cetinkaya E, Coskun M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Evaluation of the necessity for routine radiographs in patients with ankle trauma using the Ottawa Rules.
Göztepe Medical Journal. 2013.

D.3 Yavuz U, Bayhan AI, Atici Y, Sokucu S, Kargin D, Uzun M.
Prevalence of lumbar spine anomalies detected radiographically in a male population.
The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2013.

D.4 Beng K, Lapcin O, Sokucu S, Ozkazanli G, Kabukcuoglu YS, Parmaksizoglu AS.
Tip Apex Distance measurements in patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with 135° dynamic hip screw and its impact on outcomes.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2013.

D.5 Atici Y, Albayrak A, Tacal TM, Sokucu S, Beng K, Sari S, Kaygusuz MA.
The Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR) technique in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: Its effect on spinal deformity correction, spinal growth, sagittal and coronal balance, and shoulder alignment.
The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. 2012.

D.6 Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y, Kabukcuoglu F, Ozkaya U.
A rare etiology of equinism: Intramuscular hemangioma (case report).
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2011.

D.7 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Parmaksizoglu A, Kabukcuoglu Y.
The role of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic wrist pain.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.8 Kilic A, Gul M, Sokucu S, Mutlu H, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Evaluation of carpal tunnel treatment using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PEM).
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.9 Sokucu S, Menges O, Gul M, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation developed after minor trauma during Pilates exercise.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2009.

D.10 Gul M, Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu A, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Case report of a ganglion cyst causing foot drop.
Sisli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin. 2008.

D.11 Ozkaya U, Kabukcuoglu Y, Parmaksizoglu A, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Basilgan S.
Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation in intra-articular calcaneal fractures.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

D.12 Gul M, Kilic A, Sokucu S, Yeniocak S, Kabukcuoglu Y.
Case report: Ipsilateral elbow dislocation with associated wrist fracture-dislocation.
The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital. 2007.

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Brain Tumors
• Glial Tumors
• Meningiomas
• Brain Metastases
• Skull Base Tumors
• Posterior Fossa Tumors
• Intraventricular Masses
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Scalp and Bone Tumors
• Cerebral Edema
• Cerebral Hemorrhages
• Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
• Cavernomas
• Head Injuries

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari, MD, is an Associate Professor of Neurology. She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, headache disorders, sleep disorders, and dementia. She works at Istanbul Medipol University and the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER). She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Bahcesehir University.

Her research focuses on Parkinson’s disease biomarkers, cognition, uric acid and cholesterol associations, restless legs syndrome, and complex headaches. This includes a 13-patient case series. She has published 15 international and 4 Turkish papers and 5 book chapters. Her work has 147 citations on Google Scholar (h-index 5) and 91 citations on Web of Science (h-index 5).

She is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, the International Headache Society, and the Turkish Parkinson’s Disease Society. She serves as a peer reviewer for SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, BMC Neurology, and Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.

2015 - 2015

Medipol Üniversitesi Parkinson Hastalığı ve Hareket Bozuklukları Merkezi

2009 - 2009

Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

1999 - 2004

Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

1997 - 2009

Amerikan Hastanesi

1997 - 1997

VKV Amerikan Hastanesi

1995 - 1995

Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital Research Fellow

1995 - 1995

Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

1995 - 1997

Toronto Western Hospital,

1994 - 1994

Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital

1992 - 1992

Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia

1992 - 1992

Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington

1992 - 1992

İsrail Kudüs, The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

1991 - 1991

İspanya Zaragoz- The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

1990 - 1990

Glasgow, Scotland, İngiltere

1990 - 1990

Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council

1990 - 1990

Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council1994

Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Neurophysiology

1993

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

1989

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

1983

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

1983

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine