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Pekize Eker Balcioglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Pakize Eker Balcıoğlu is a board-certified general surgeon. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English program) and completed her residency at Marmara University. She has published many articles in local and international journals. She has also worked as a columnist for two medical publications.

    Dr. Balcıoğlu specializes in diagnosing and treating breast pain. She is experienced in advanced hemorrhoid therapies, including laser and Longo surgery. Her expertise also includes anal fissure management, pilonidal sinus day surgery, and lipoma excision. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital. She has made important contributions to surgical practice in her field.

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Merve Karli

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

    She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Breast Diseases
    • Benign Anorectal Diseases
    • Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
    • Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)
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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
    Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

    İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

    2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

    2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Gokhan Yilmaz

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • 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.

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Yilmaz Bilgic

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY

    Degree: Bachelor's
    Field: Medicine
    University: Atatürk University
    Year: 2001

    Degree: Master's
    Field: Medicine
    University: Atatürk University
    Year: 2001

    Specialization/Doctorate: Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
    University: İnönü University
    Year: 2012

    Associate Professorship: Gastroenterology
    University: İnönü University
    Year: 2018

    Foreign Language: English, 67.5, 2007

    H-index (WoS/Google): 8/10

    Impact Factor: 8.1577

    Key Research Work:
    “Does apocynin increase liver regeneration in the partial hepatectomy model?” Yılmaz Bilgiç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural ÖZHAN, Azibe YILDIZ, Zeynep AKSUNGUR, Mehmet Erman ERDEMLİ, Nigar VARDI, Yusuf TÜRKÖZ, Sami AKBULUT, Adem KÖSE, Hakan PARLAKPINAR. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 (53), 1-12 Q3.

    Declared Project Title, Year:
    K.3.6. “Investigation of the Effects of Vinpocetine in Sepsis Created by Cecal Ligation and Puncture in Rats” (Principal Investigator), 2023

    International Experience:
    Advanced Endoscopy Training, Anam Hospital, South Korea (3 months, 2016)
    Advanced ERCP Course, Olympus Training Center, Hamburg (2017)

    ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

    • Institution: İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center
      City: Malatya
      Position: Assistant Chief Physician
      Period: 2021 - 2024
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Osman Civil

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    • 2020

    Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

    • 2019 - 2019

    TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2018 - 2018

    İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

    • 2018 - 2018

    TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2018

    MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2009 - 2009

    DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    • 2009 - 2009

    10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

    • 2008 - 2008

    TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

    • 2006 - 2012

    Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

     

    Education 

    • 2012

    ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

    • 2003

    KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Cengiz Dibekoglu

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal Information:

    • Born in 1967.
    • Completed primary education in Istanbul.
    • Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

    Education & Training:

    • Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
    • Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
    • Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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    Professional Experience:

    • 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
    • 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
    • 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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    Medical Expertise & Achievements:

    • Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

    Positions Held:

    • 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
    • 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    Interests 
    Robotic surgery,
    Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
    Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
    Breast and thyroid surgery,
    Gastrointestinal surgery,
    Anal region diseases,
    Hepatobiliary surgery

    Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Surgical Society

    American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Selin Kapan

  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.

    She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.

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Soykan Barlas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

    He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

    After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

    He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

     EXPERIENCES 

     İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

     İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

     İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

     Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

     Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

     Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

     İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

     Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

    SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

    1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

    2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

    3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

    4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

    5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

    6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

    7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

    8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

    9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

    10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

    11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

    12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

    13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

    14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

    15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

    Specialized Education and Experience:

    • General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
    • Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

    Academic Career:

    • Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
    • Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017
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Turgut Camkiran

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Experience

     

    Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

    Çarşamba State Hospital (1987-2004)

    Arapgir State Hospital

    Incirli Hospital (1983-1985)

     

    Education

     

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Specialization

     

    Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

     

    National Surgery Congress

    Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Congresses

     

    Professional Memberships

     

    Laparoscopic Surgery Association

    National Association of Surgery

    Turkish Medical Association

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Muzaffer Al

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Education

     

    Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

    Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

    Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

     

     

     

     

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Volkan Kinas

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializations

     

    Cancer Surgery

    Pancreatic Surgery

    Bile Duct Surgery

    Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

    Oncological Surgery

    Breast Surgery

    Gastric cancer

    Colon cancer

    Thyroid Cancer

    Obesity Surgery

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