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Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience. He specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. Dr. Aghayev has performed more than 5,000 successful procedures. He is known for creating new surgical techniques, including the Posterior Upper Rib Excision & Decompression (PURED) method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Dr. Aghayev holds several US patents for spinal surgery devices. He has published more than 50 scientific papers. He treats brain tumors, hydrocephalus, AVMs, pituitary adenomas, and spinal conditions such as herniated discs, scoliosis, and spinal tumors.

Dr. Idris Sertbas is a skilled neurosurgeon with experience in both adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries. He performs complex procedures such as brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries. He also treats children with conditions like hydrocephalus, tethered cord, and craniosynostosis. Dr. Sertbas is experienced in advanced spine surgeries, including stabilization for disc herniation, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery.

He is trained in neuromodulation surgeries, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. He also performs procedures for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity.

Dr. Sertbas graduated from Sivas Cumhuriyet University and completed his neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at Bartın State Hospital and Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. He now practices at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Liv Vadistanbul Hospital.

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Professor Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a respected Pediatric Cardiologist known for his skill in advanced heart procedures. He became an Associate Professor in 2011. In 2017, he was promoted to Professor. This shows his expertise and leadership in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zeybek has performed many complex surgeries, such as heart valve replacements, open heart operations, and interventional procedures. His work has helped improve outcomes for children with heart conditions.

He has published many scientific articles and given several presentations. This shows his dedication to improving pediatric heart care. Dr. Zeybek’s qualifications and academic success make him a leading expert in his field.

Education

• Undergraduate: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2007
• MSc (Internal Medicine Department): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2012
• PhD (Hematology Clinic): Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, 2018
• Associate Professor (Hematology Clinic): Prof.Dr.Cemil Tascioglu Training and Research Hospital, 2019

Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine specialty training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. In 2018, he became a Hematology subspecialist at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Hematology. Afterwards, he worked as a faculty member at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital and Istinye University (Istinye University Bahçeşehir and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul) and is currently working at Biruni University Hospital. Dr. Rafet Eren is a member of Turkish Society of Hematology, Hematology Specialty Society and European Society of Hematology and speaks English fluently. He has around 50 publications in national and international refereed journals.

Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Hematology Association
• Hematology Specialty Society
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialty Society
• European Society of Hematology
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Awards 

• Young Researcher Award (42nd National Hematology Congress), 2016
• Special Jury Paper Award (3rd Hematologic Oncology Congress), 2015
• Paper 3rd Prize (2nd Hematologic Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Symposium), 2016

Dr. Ayse Sercin Kulsoy is an obstetrician-gynaecologist and surgeon. She graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. She has over 30 years of experience in women’s health care.

Expertise includes prenatal care; normal and caesarean deliveries; gynaecological surgery for fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. She also evaluates and treats infertility and ovulation disorders, and offers assisted reproductive techniques. She manages menopause and provides preventive care, including cervical cancer screening and HPV management. Language: English.

Dr. Kemal Raşa is a highly experienced General Surgeon specializing in Modern Thyroidology & Laparoscopic Surgery with 23 years of experience. He is affiliated with several medical associations and has published several papers in his field.

Education

GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Experience

GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
DGCA Health Board Membership

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 2004-2010
Internship Abroad: Erasmus University Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, 2007
Residency in Medicine: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gazi University, 2011-2016
Minor Specialization: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Erciyes University, 2018-2021
Advanced Cancer Surgery Training: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 2019-2020
Ph: Molecular Oncology, University of Health Sciences, 2023-present

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: Tekirdag Dr. Ismail Fehmi Cumalioglu City Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic, 2024-present
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist: Tekirdag Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital, 2021-2024
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Sarıkamış State Hospital, 2017-2018
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Ankara Keçiören Occupational Diseases Hospital, 2016-2017.

Medical Interests

• Advanced gynaecological cancer surgery
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological cancer surgery
• Robotic surgeries
• Deep infiltrative endometriosis surgery
• Patient education, rehabilitation-prehabilitation before and after surgery in cancer patients
• Planning preventive treatments for lymphoedema in cancer patients
• ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery)- Rapid recovery after surgery
• HPV diagnosis and treatment methods
• Colposcopy
• Use of molecular oncology and tumour immunology principles in surgical practice
• Use of artificial intelligence in gynaecological cancers
• Improving international communication between colleagues in gynaecological oncology
• Surgical management of high-risk pregnancies with placental adhesion anomaly/placenta accreta spectrum

Education

• Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1982-1988
• Specialization: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 1988-1992
• Post-Specialty Training: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Yale University School of Medicine, 1995-1996

Experience

• Clinic Chief: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993-1997
• Associate Professor: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, 1997-2003
• Professor: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, 2003-2019
• Professor Doctor: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020-2022
• Professor Doctor: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023-present

"Consultant Physician"

He was born in 1965 in Istanbul. In 1982, he graduated from Kabataş High School for Boys. After graduating from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He became an associate professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in 1993 and became a professor in 2003. She is interested in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Infertility, endometriosis and adenomyosis and has many studies, articles and trainings on these topics. H-index (14.08.2023) Google Scholar: 30, Scopus (Elsevier): 23. He is the founder of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Association of Turkey. He has participated and organized many international scientific meetings on endometriosis.

Medical Intrests

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Contraception
• Menopause
• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
• Endoscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopy
• Hysteroscopy

Education

Doctor: Kilis Merkez No. 1 Health Center, 2006-2008
Assistant Doctor: Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009-2013
Specialist Doctor: Bingöl Genç State Hospital, 2013-2014
Minor Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2017
Minor Specialist: Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2018
Subspecialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2018-2020
Attending Specialist: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2020-2022
Associate Professor: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2023
Associate Professor: Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2023-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Pediatric Society
Turkish Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
ESPGHAN - European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition.

Medical Intrests

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  -Irritable (Restless) Bowel Syndrome
• -Food allergies associated with the digestive system
• -Constipation, faecal incontinence
• -Acute and chronic diarrhoea, malabsorption
• -Chronic abdominal pain
• -Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• -Celiac disease
• -Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease
• -Treatment before and after liver transplantation
• -Acute and chronic pancreatitis

Education

MSc Faculty of Medicine (ING) Hacettepe University 1991-1997
Specialization Department of Pediatrics Dicle Universityniversitesi 1997-2002
Minor Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Department Istanbul University 2006-2009
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit MP Göztepe Hospital 2012-2013

Experience

Assistant Professor
Afyon Kocatepe University/Faculty of Medicine/Internal Medical Sciences
2003-2009 Department/ÇDepartment of Pediatrics)

Assistant Professor
Istanbul University/Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicineltesi/Internal Medical Sciences
2006-2009 Department of Pediatrics)

Pediatric Hematology Specialist Diyarbakır Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology compulsory service 2009-2012
Transfer Ünitesi Assistant Hematology Specialist Private Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Assistant Responsible Pediatric Hematology Specialist
2012-2013

Assistant Professor
Akdeniz University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Internal Medical Scienceslümü/Department of Pediatrics)
2013-2014

Assistant Professor Marmara University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Internal Medical Sciences/Department of Pediatrics) 2014-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Society of Hematology
Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
Marmara Pediatric Association
Turkish Pediatric Society
Istanbul Medical Chamber
EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

I graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, in 1984. After compulsory service, I traveled abroad (UK, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Russia) for a many years to study and work in the fields of gynecology and infertility. In 1997, I received my specialist training from Kartal Training and Research Hospital. Following my training, I worked at Kartal SSK hospital. In 2001, I went to Tel Aviv University in Israel and received training In Vitro Fertilization and reproductive endocrinology. After returning to Turkey, I opened my own in vitro fertilization center ( IVF Center). Following the closure of the hospital in which my IVF center was located due to economic reasons, I started practicing private medicine. A while after that, I started working as the manager of The Gynecological Oncology and IVF Center in Bodrum Acibadem Hospital. Then, I returned to Istanbul, and continued my work in private hospitals as a specialist in gynecological oncology and IVF.
Throughout my long years of experience I did over 15.000 IVF trails.

Dr. Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgeon who speaks English. He graduated from the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He completed his neurosurgery specialization in 2003. He provides surgical care using advanced microsurgical techniques.

Expertise: spinal surgery (herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal trauma). Brain tumor surgery (microsurgical removal of benign and malignant tumors). Cerebrovascular surgery (aneurysms, AVMs, vascular malformations). Traumatic brain and spine injuries (emergency and reconstructive). Peripheral nerve surgery (entrapments and injuries). He offers patient-centered, safe, and personalized care.

After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.

• English at an Advanced Level
• Academic Competence
• Operative Surgeon
• Various medical memberships, achievements, and awards
• Attendance at several congresses and workshops

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

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

Areas of Interests

• Parkinson's disease
• Essential tremor
• Dystonia and other involuntary movements
• Balance and gait disorders
• Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias
• Spasticity
• Brain vascular diseases
• Migraine and other headaches
• Epilepsy
• Botulinum toxin application in dystonia
• Botulinum toxin application in spasticity
• Botulinum toxin application in migraine headache

Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine Ankara University 1988-1994
• Medical Specialization Neurology Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000
• Associate Professorship Neurology Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine 09/10/ 2013

Experience:

• General Practitioner Ankara Yenimahalle Health Center 1994-1995
• Research Assistant Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 1995-2000
• Specialist Dr. Sevgi Milennium Hospital 2000-2001
• Specialist Dr. Deda Brain Spinal Cord Diseases Center 2001-2002
• Specialist Dr. Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2002-2003
• Specialist Dr Sivas Numune Hospital 2003-2007
• Specialist Dr. Private Sivas Anadolu Hospital 2007-2009
• Asst. Assoc. Dr. Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas 2009-2013
• Assoc Prof Dr Neurology Department AD, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas October 2013- October 2016
• Assoc Prof Dr Medicana Sivas Hospital- March 2017-June 2020
• Assoc Prof Dr Medicana International Ankara Hospital August 2020-