Treatment in İzmir (Turkey)

Diseases

• Anesthesia in Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery
• Regional Anesthesia
• Transplantation Anesthesia

Experience

Research Assistant:

• Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 2006 – 2011

Specialist:

• Kutahya Gediz State Hospital, 2012-2014
• Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital, 2014-2017
• Istanbul Aydin University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, 2021
• Private Medistanbul Hospital, 2021-2022

Assistant Professor:

• Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kozyatağı Hospital, 2017-2021
• Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2022-2024

Associate Professor:

• Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medicalpoint Hospital, 2024-present

Professional Memberships

• Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association, Member, 2011
• Turkish Medical Association, Member, 2014
• Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association, Member, 2015

Education and Specialization

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DIVISION

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY DIVISION

Experience

2014 - Hacettepe University Hospitals – Internal Medicine Chief Resident

2019 - 2020 Ankara City Hospital – Compulsory Service

2020 - 2022 Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital – Compulsory Service

2023 - İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital Allergy and Immunology Clinic

Professional Memberships

Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association

İzmir Medical Chamber

Research Publications

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017. 69(p10).

Gümüşburun R, Görgülü B, Açıkgöz ŞA, Aydın Ö, Çelik GE, Bavbek S. Succesful Rapid Drug Desensitization to Ferric Carboxymaltose in Four Patients. Asthma Allergy Immunology, 2020. 18(01): 47-50.

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Alpha and Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behcet’s Syndrome. Aktuelle Rheumatologie, 2022. 47(03): 233-8.

Oral presentation

Özbek E, Erkoç M, Çolak S, Açıkgöz ŞA, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Status in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency. 28th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2021 (SS-26)

Açıkgöz ŞA, Erkoç M. Coronavirus Vaccine Attitudes of Hereditary Angioedema Patients in Şanlıurfa Province. 2nd Çukurova Internal Medicine Days, Adana, 2023 (S-369)

Poster presentation

Çolak S, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Yalçıner M, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Evaluation of Cases Who Underwent Allergy Testing for Radiocontrast Material. 23rd National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-080)

Yalçıner M, Çerçi P, Çolak S, Açıkgöz ŞA, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Evaluation of Skin Tests Performed with General Anesthetic Agents and Results of Patients Who Underwent Intervention. 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-081)

Açıkgöz ŞA, Çerçi P, Çolak S, Yalçıner M, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. How Necessary is Allergy Testing with Local Anesthetic Agents in Patients Describing Drug Allergy? 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-082)

Çolak S, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Erol C, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Hazelnut Allergy with Clinical Symptoms After Organophosphate Exposure at the Age of 70. 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-123)

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients. ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2017 (Abstract Number: 2728)

Şahin D, Kalacı E, Açıkgöz ŞA, Çolak S, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Macrophage Activation Syndrome Developing in Follow-up with ADA-2 Deficiency and Response to Anti-TNF Treatment: Case Report. 18th National Rheumatology Congress, Antalya, 2017 (PS-011)

Köroğlu EY, Açıkgöz ŞA, Çerçi P, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. A Different Case in Internal Medicine Practice: Diagnosis After 25 Years. 19th National Internal Medicine Congress, Antalya, 2017 (PS-275)

Bilgiç E, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Chronic Urticaria Associated with Parasitosis: Two Case Series. 24th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2017 (P-190)

Çerçi P, Özbek E, Açıkgöz A, Altıner S, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. The Story of Two Sisters: Could It Be a Genetic Disease Not Yet Identified? 4th Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (PS-030)

Gümüşburun R, Görgülü B, Açıkgöz ŞA, Aydın Ö, Çelik GE, Bavbek S. Iron Desensitization; With Four Cases. 25th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (P-154)

Çolak S, Özbek E, Açıkgöz A, Erkoç M. A Common Variable Immunodeficiency Case Misdiagnosed as Lymphoma. 25th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (P-188)

Medical Education

School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University

Medical Residency

Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University

Areas of Interest

Invasive Cardiology.

Balloon Angioplasty & Stent Implantation for Coronary Arteries & Carotid Artery & Peripheral Arteries.

Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation (CPM, ICD, CRT).

Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) & Heart Failure & Heart Valve Diseases & Heart Rhythm Disorders (Cardiac Arrhythmias).

Hypertension (HT) & Hyperlipidemia (HLD)

Membership

Turkish Medical Association (TTB).

Turkish Society of Cardiology (TKD).

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

Education and Expertise

BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

diseases

Heart failure

Valve Diseases

Heart Holes

Cardiovascular Occlusion

Aortic Vein Aneurysm

Cardio Oncology

Resistant Hypertension

Rhythm Disorders

Treatment Methods

Pacemaker Applications

Mitraclip

triclip

TAVI Application

Closing Heart Holes

Balloon Stent

Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms

Heart checks for oncology patients

In Resistant Hypertension patients

Ablation application Renal Denervation

Cryotherapy Application

Experience

2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization

2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiology

Turkish Medical Association

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)

Education and Expertise

EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Treatment Methods

Aortic Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

Coronary Surgery

Venous Surgery

Experience

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

National Society for Vascular Surgery

Articles

Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

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. Evren Sandal is a specialist in Brain and Neurosurgery. He completed his medical degree at Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his neurosurgery training in 2015. Dr. Sandal focuses on skull base, craniocervical junction, and neurovascular surgery. He has extensive experience in these fields.

Dr. Sandal has worked at the Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. He also contributed to laboratory and clinical studies in skull base and cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He has collaborated with experts such as Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and Prof. Başkaya. These experiences have strengthened his skills in complex neurosurgical procedures.

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. Özcan Uzun is a nephrology specialist. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine (2005-2011). He completed his internal medicine and nephrology training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016, 2018-2022).

Dr. Uzun treats acute and chronic kidney failure, diabetic kidney disease, Fabry disease, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, kidney disease related to heart failure, and vasculitis. He is skilled in managing diabetic kidney disease, treating glomerulonephritis, providing hemodialysis, and controlling hypertension.

He has worked as an internal medicine specialist at Batman Training and Research Hospital. He also served as a nephrology specialist at Yalova State Hospital. Dr. Uzun is a member of the Turkish Nephrology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.

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.

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

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

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

Dr. Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol, heart valve diseases, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He received his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Taskin worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber. These memberships show his dedication to high standards in cardiology.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology. He completed his training at Ege University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His main areas of expertise are interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease. He also focuses on inflammation and coagulation, cardiovascular immunology, and stem cell therapy.

Dr. Ercan has held key academic and administrative positions. He served as Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He was also the Medical Director at İzmir Medical Point Hospital. He gained international experience at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne, Australia.

He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ercan is also a member of several national and international cardiology associations and working groups.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist who graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He has broad experience in treating complex heart conditions. His expertise includes arrhythmias, atrial septal defect (ASD), atrial fibrillation, AVRT, AVNRT, bradycardia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart diseases.

He is skilled in advanced interventional procedures. These include ASD, PDA, and VSD closure, EPS-ablation, ICD-CRT-D implantation, and percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Dogdus worked at Karaman State Hospital and Uşak University Training and Research Hospital cardiology clinics from 2017 to 2022.

He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Cardiovascular Academy. He also holds board and working group positions in several national and international cardiology organizations.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Eskişehir Osmangazi University between 2007 and 2014. He completed his cardiology residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylül University from 2015 to 2020. In 2024, he received advanced training in heart failure at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

He has worked at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Medical Point Hospital and Konya Cihanbeyli State Hospital. He also took part in advanced heart failure education at the University of Zurich.

Dr. Kakar is a member of several professional organizations. These include the European Society of Cardiology, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Association, American College of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Academy Association, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV 

Born in 1973 in Eskişehir. Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry ,Neurology And Neurosurgery In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023. 6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

 Association Memberships 

Turkish Neurosurgical Association 

The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery Turkish Doctors Union 

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group 

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group

Experience abroad 

Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007 Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008 The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009 

The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011 Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011 

Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013 International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016 "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017 

BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY 

Education Information 

expertise in medicine 

1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE 

26/March/2003

DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. 

HOSPITAL Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY 1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR. 31/July/1996 

Foreign Language Knowledge English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

 Administrative Duties 

Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL 

Memberships to Scientific Organizations 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022 

2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019 

3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004 

International education 

International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, 

education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery, (International) 

Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International) 

The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course, 04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International) 

THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 - 12.06.2004 (National) 

M.D. Asude Koksal; started her career as a graduate of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Working in many different hospitals and clinics, Dr. Asude Köksal is an experienced specialist in the field of plastic surgery. Specialist Dr. Asude Koksal; performs many different operations such as tummy tuck, face shaping with filler, thigh lift, BBL, breast aesthetics, arm lift, gynecomastia, and liposuction.

Conditions Treated

• Aesthetic appearance problems

Congenital malformations

Post-traumatic disorder

Treatment of skin tumors

Facial bone fractures

Congenital adhesions

Complaints around eyes

Treatment Methods

Facelift

Craniofacial reconstruction

Blepharoplasty

Hair transplantation

Ear Surgery

Rhinoplasty

Breast aesthetics

Abdominoplasty

Liposuction

Hip surgery

Microsurgical

Botox
 

Research & Publications

• Revision of Wise Pattern Breast Reductions With Vertical Procedures (Annals of Plastic Surgery Volume 74, Number 3, March 2015)
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• Necrotizing Fasciitis due to Streptococcus mitis caused by accidental human bite (JIDC 2016; 10(1): 100-102
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• Reconstruction of Hand Tissue Defects with Reverse Radial Forearm Flap (Gazi Medical Journal, 2016; 27:11-14)
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• Our Clinical Experience in Reconstructive Surgery of Anterior Chest Wall Defects with Thoracic Surgery Department (Gazi Medical Journal, 2015; 26:222-224)
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Certifications

Certificate of Filler and Neurotoxin Applications

Certificate of Aesthetic and Beauty Intentional Applications on Face and Body with Laser, IPL, Radiofrequency and Ultrasound Based Devices

Certificate of Mesotherapy, Derma roller, PRP Applications and Skin Care

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures Course

European 8th Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Course

13th European Congress of Microsurgery

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Interventions and Media Symposium

TPRECD *37th National Congress Breast Repair Course

TPRECD 37th National Congress Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course

TPRECD 8th Rhinoplasty Course

TPRECD Course of Open Rhinoplasty on Fresh Cadaver

TPRECD 1st Facial Aesthetics and Sculpture Course

Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association 9th Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Basic Hand Surgery Course

TPRECD 35th National Congress

TPRECD: Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association)