Page 3 - Treatment in İzmir (Turkey)

Education and Expertise

• 2007 – ANKARA BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2015 – KAYSERI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2018 – AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RHEUMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Diseases

• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Behcet’s Disease
• Gout Disease
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjogren’s Disease
• Vasculitis

Treatment Methods

• Skin Biopsy
• Infusion Therapies
• Medical Treatment
• Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
• Salivary Gland Biopsy
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection into Important Joint Areas

Experience

• Tunceli Ovacık District Integrated Hospital – General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
• Harran University Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery – Research Assistant (Resignation)
• Hakkari State Hospital – Internal Medicine (Compulsory Service)
• Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital – Rheumatology (Compulsory Service)
• Medical Point Private Batman Hospital – Rheumatology (2.5 years)

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Rheumatology Association
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist. She graduated from Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency at SBÜ Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz has served as Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. She currently practices at İzmir Ekonomi University Medical Point Hospital.

She treats many neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, movement disorders, and headaches. Dr. Sahbaz is experienced in advanced treatments such as acute stroke intervention, deep brain stimulation, IVIG therapy, and botulinum toxin injections.

She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Society, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and European Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon with expertise in breast, gallbladder, thyroid diseases, and hernia repairs. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. In 2004, he earned a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. He became an Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2014 through the Inter-University Board.

Dr. Zengel is skilled in advanced surgical procedures. His experience includes skin and breast-conserving mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and ROLL/SNOLL techniques. He has held important positions at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, including Education Officer.

He is a member of several professional associations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Aegean Region Surgery Association and is a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association.

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Fungal Infections
• HIV/AIDS
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Complicated Skin Infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Tuberculosis
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Viral Hepatitis
• Soft Tissue Infections

Experience

• 2011-2017: Research Assistant – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
• 2017-2021: Specialist Doctor – Ministry of Health, State Hospital
• 2021-2022: Specialist Doctor – Acıbadem M. Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine
• 2022-Present: Assistant Professor – Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• Turkish Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialists Association (EKMUD)
• Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association (KLİMİK)

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterology specialist with strong medical training. He earned his medical degree at Ege University. He completed his internal medicine and gastroenterology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Binicier has over ten years of clinical experience. He has held key positions at SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and İzmir Bayraklı City Hospital. He also gained international experience at Korea University.

Dr. Binicier diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes early colon and stomach cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and pancreatic disorders, and digestive system cancers. He uses advanced endoscopic techniques such as EMR, ESD, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also skilled in minimally invasive obesity treatments. His clinical skills are built on years of hands-on work in top medical centers.

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He received advanced training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Dr. Aslanov diagnoses and treats many gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes inflammatory bowel diseases, digestive system cancers, liver and pancreatic diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

He is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include ERCP, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis. Dr. Aslanov has worked as a research assistant and subspecialist at Ege University. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Izmir Medical Point.

He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed his residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in 2017. He currently works as a surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital and İzmir University of Economics. He has also worked at Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Teaching and Research Hospital and Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital.

Dr. Filibeli is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012. He has also been a member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council since 2017. He is fluent in English (YDS 87.5) and German (Deutsches Sprachdiplom C-2).

Dr. Metin Özgen is a Professor of Rheumatology at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He completed his training in internal medicine and rheumatology at Fırat University. In 2012, he became an Associate Professor at Malatya İnönü University. He was promoted to Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2020.

Dr. Özgen focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions such as Familial Mediterranean Fever, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Behçet's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. He is experienced in infusion therapies, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and ultrasound-guided joint injections.

He is an active member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association. Dr. Özgen has made important contributions to both clinical practice and academic research in rheumatology.

Education and Expertise

• 2008 – 2015 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2017 – 2021 – HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY TEPECİK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
• 2023 – PRESENT – IZMIR ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL POINT HOSPITAL

Diseases

• Menstrual irregularity
• Sexual Dysfunctions
• Darkening of the external genital area
• Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual pain)
• Threat of Low
• Endometriosis
• Hirsutism (Hair Growth)
• Urinary Incontinence
• Infertility
• Gynecological Cancers
• Menopause
• Myomas

Treatment Methods

• Threat of Low
• Endometriosis Surgery
• Pregnancy Follow-up
• Genital Aesthetics
• Genital Laser Applications
• Hypnotherapy and Cupping Therapy
• Incontinence (Urinary Leakage) Surgical Treatments
• Gynecological Examination
• Labiaplasty
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
• Surgical Treatments for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Vaginismus and Sexual Therapy
• 2017 – 2021 – Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Assistant
• 2022 – 2023 – Izmir Kemalpaşa State Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Physician
• 2023 – Present – Izmir University of Economics, Medikalpoint Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Physician

Professional Memberships

• Medical Aesthetics and Medicine Association- Member
• Sexual Health Institute Association- Member
• Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Foundation- Member
• National Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics – Member
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Education and Expertise

• 1998 – 2004 AZERBAIJAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
• 2016 – 2017 GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE SPECIALIST TRAINING
• 2017 – 2022 EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE SPECIALTY TRAINING

Diseases

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism

Experience

• 2004 -2005 Azerbaijan University Medical University, Department of Child Neurology
• 2005 – 2008 Baku City Hospital
• 2009 – 2012 Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Neurology
• 2013-2015 Central Customs Hospital, Child Neurology, Baku
• 2022-2024 Izmir Private Can Hospital, Child-Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases

Professional Memberships

• ÇOGEPDER (Child Psychiatry Association)
• Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

Education and Expertise

• AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• TRAKYA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Lung Cancers
• Head Tumors
• Neck Tumors
• Other Cancers
• Gastrointestinal tract tumors
• Genitourinary system tumors
• Breast Cancers
• Urooncological Tumors

Treatment Methods

• IGRT
• IMRT
• Radiosurgery- SRS – SABR- SBRT

Experience

• Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine, Medical Point Izmir Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic; Radiation Oncology Specialist
• Denizli State Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic; Radiation Oncology Specialist
• Gülhane Military Medical Academy Radiation Oncology Department; Military Specialist Physician
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology; Radiation Oncology Specialist Training
• Trakya University Faculty of Medicine; Medical Education

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
• Urooncology Association (Consultant member)
• Clinical Research Association
• Turkish Bioethics Association (Honorary member)

Education and Expertise

• 1966 – 1968 – IZMIR EDUCATION COLLEGE – BORNOVA
• 1968 – 1971 – ROBERT ACADEMY – LSTANBUL
• 1971 – 1977 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 1978 – 1983 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY – ANKARA
• 1989 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
• 1996 – 2020 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

Diseases

• Head and Neck Radiology
• Culinary Arts
• Pediatric Radiology
• Thoracic Radiology

Experience

• Gulhane Military Medical Academy-Ankara
• Eskisehir State Hospital
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiology
• EUTF Department of Pediatric Radiology
• Private Health Hospital – Izmir

Professional Memberships

• Board Member of the Medical Ultrasonography Association
• Board Member of the Turkish Radiology Association
• Secretary General of the Turkish Radiology Association

Education and Expertise

• DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Abdominal Radiology
• Advanced MRI Applications
• Breast Radiology

Experience

Private Medical Park Izmir Hospital (2016 - Ongoing)

Şifa University Bornova Health Application and Research Center (2012 - 2016)

Tütav Basmane Şifa Hospital (2008 - 2012)

Tütav Basmane Şifa Hospital (1995 - 2008)

Professional Memberships

• TURKISH RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Interest Areas

Balloon Angioplasty (Opening of Vascular Narrowing with Balloon)

Basic Methods

Brain Angiography

General Radiology 4D Pregnancy Ultrasound Heart Angiography (Wrist)

Education and Expertise

• MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Immune System Diseases
• Asthma in Children
• Food Allergies in Children
• Drug Allergy in Children
• Chronic Cough

Experience

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish National Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• European Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Academy Association
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Pediatric Specialist Academy Association

Education and Expertise

• BALIKESİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, SPECIALIZATION TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY, SPECIALIZATION THESIS “COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY OF PANIC DISORDER WITH SMART PHONE BASED APPLICATION” (JULY 2016 – NOVEMBER 2022)
• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PSYCHIATRY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE MEDICAL-SCIENCE DOCTOR INTEGRATED PROGRAM (MD.PHD.) – (2009 – 2022)
• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY KASTAMONU FACULTY OF MEDICINE, GRADUATION WITH SECOND PLACE IN THE FACULTY (2007 – 2014)
• ASSOCIATION OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY BASIC, SKILLS AND ADVANCED TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
• ACCREDITATION FROM ACADEMY OF COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES (ACT) (2016 – 2022)
• IZMIR SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL (2003 – 2007)
• HARVARD UNIVERSITY, “POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER” – (JULY 2006)

Diseases

• Agoraphobia
• Anxiety Disorder
• Depression
• Specific Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Exam Anxiety
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Adjustment Disorder

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• Psychopharmacological

Experience

• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Hatay Hassa State Hospital, Psychiatrist (March 2023 – July 2024)
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital, AMATEM rotation (October – November 2021)
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Clinics 34 and 40, Forensic psychiatry rotation (December 2021 – January 2022)
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurology, Neurology rotation (October – December 2018)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child and Mental Health, Child and adolescent mental health and diseases rotation (April – July 2018)
• Northwestern University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Internship under the supervision of Dr. Mehmet Dokucu (July 2011, July 2012)
• Internship with Toronto University Center for Addiction and Mental Health, “International Summer Research Program of Institute of Medical Science” program – (July – August 2010)

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Congress Organizing Committee of the Turkish Psychiatric Association (TPD) (June 2024-June 2026)
• International Participation Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies Congress, Organizing Committee (October 2024)
• Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Ethics Committee Member (August 2024- )
• TPD Neuroscience Working Unit Co-Coordinator (May 2024-May 2026)
• TPD Central Board of Directors, Assistant Physician Secretary (April 2022- April 2024)
• Coordinator on behalf of the TPD General President in the “Provision of Services to support the Psychosocial Support Activities for Kahramanmaraş, Turkey Earthquakes” project organized in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and TPD (May – September 2023)
• EABCT 2023 Congress, Local organizing committee member (October 2023)
• European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Early Career Psychiatrists 2022 Fellowship Programme Award Winner
• European Federation of Psychiatric Assistants (EFPT) Scientific Research Working Group (RWG), Chair (July 2021 – July 2022)
• European Federation of Psychiatric Residents (EFPT) Exchange Programme, National Coordinator (August 2021 – July 2022)
• Member of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Early Career Psychiatrists, Task Force on Meetings and Association (August 2021- )
• European Journal of Psychiatric Residents (EJPT), Editor-in-Chief (November 2021 – April 2022)
• TPD Assistant Physician Committee, Executive Board Member (2020-2022)

Education and Expertise

• 1988- 1995 – ERCİYES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2003- 2008 – INONU UNIVERSITY CHEST SURGERY

Diseases

• Bronchiectasis and Inflammatory Lung Diseases
• Diaphragmatic Diseases
• Chest Wall Diseases
• Hyperhidrosis (Sweating in Hands and Underarms)
• Hydatid Cyst
• Mediastinum and Thymus Diseases
• Diseases of the Esophagus
• Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
• Pectus Deformities (Shoemaker, Pigeon Chest)
• Pleural Effusion (Fluid Accumulation Between the Lung Membranes)
• Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Hand-Arm Numbness and Muscle Weakness)

Treatment Methods

• Bronchoscopic Procedures
• Endotracheal and Endobronchial Treatments
• Tubular Uniportal VATS
• Tube / Catheter Thoracostomy
• Uniportal Mediastinum Surgery
• All Thoracic Surgery Operations with Uniportal VATS
• Awake Uniportal VATS

Experience

• 1988-1995 – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• 1995- 2003 – Ordu SSK Hospital – General Practitioner
• January 2003- November 2008 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Res. Asst.
• January 2009- January 2011 – Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital – Specialist Dr.
• January 2011- October 2015 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Surgery – Assistant Professor
• October 2015- February 2021 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery – Assoc. Prof.
• February 2021- August 2023 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery – Prof. Dr.

Professional Memberships

• Lung Health and Intensive Care Association (Asyod)
• European Society Thoracic Surgery (Ests)
• European Respiratory Society (Ers)
• Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Turkish Respiratory Research Society (TUSAD)

Biography

Our doctor admits patients aged or older than 14.

Medical Education

School of Medicine, 19 Mayıs University

Medical Residency

Infectious Diseases Clinic, Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital, Izmir

Areas of Interest

Differential diagnosis of fever

Viral hepatitis

Intensive Care Unit Infections

Diabetic Foot

Treatment Methods

• Antibiotherapy
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• Antifungal Treatment
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• Antiparasitic Treatment
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• Antiviral Therapy

Experience

• IZMIR ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINIC

Education and Expertise

• GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY TEPECİK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Diseases

• Kidney Cancer
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Infertility
• Bladder Cancer
• Prostate Enlargement
• Prostate Cancer
• Stone Diseases
• Testicular Cancer

Treatment Methods

• Kidney Cancer Surgeries
• Infertility Surgeries
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgeries
• Closed Kidney Stone Surgeries
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Bladder Cancer Surgeries
• Prostate Cancer Surgeries
• Robotic Surgery
• Erectile Dysfunction Surgeries
• Testicular Cancer Surgeries

Experience

• 2002 – 2007 – Research Assistant – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic 2002-2007
• 2007 – 2008 – Medical Second Lieutenant – Şırnak Military Hospital
• 2008 – 2013 – Specialist Doctor – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic
• 2010 – Laparoscopic Surgery Education – Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• 2010 – 2011 – Observation of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery – University of Iowa, USA
• 2013 – 2020 – Associate Professor – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic
• 2020 – 2022 – Professor Doctor – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic

Education and Expertise

• 2016 – 2018 – IŞIK UNIVERSITY CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• 2011 – 2016 – IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS PSYCHOLOGY

Diseases

• Bipolar Disorder
• Behavioral Problems
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• School Problems
• Panic Disorder
• Traumatic Experiences

Treatment Methods

• CAT
• MMPI
• Moxo Attention Test
• Rorschach
• TASTE

Experience

• 2020-2021 Koza Psychological Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
• 2020-2021 Noa Wellness Center, Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
• 2019-2020 Mizmer Psychological Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist (Full Time)
• 2017-2018 Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital,  Intern Psychologist
• 2015-2016 Manisa Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Gaziantep Şehitkamil State Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Gaziantep University Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Izmir Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Intern Psychologist
• 2013-2014 Izmir Lifelong Counseling Center, Intern Psychologist
• 2013-2014 Izmir Wonderland Kindergarten, Intern Psychologist
• 2012-2013 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Intern Student

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Psychologists Association
• Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
• Emdr Türkiye Association