Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. He has performed over 6,200 procedures. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, weight-loss surgery, and cancer treatment. Dr. Kara patented a unique laparoscopic surgical instrument he invented. He co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center in Turkey.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association.
• Uses a patented device designed specifically for gastric sleeve surgery.
• Published over 30 medical articles in professional journals.
• Works at Medical Park İzmir, a JCI-accredited facility with an 90% success rate.

Dr. Erisa Olkun is a dentist and oral rehabilitation specialist at My Nova Kusadasi Dental Clinic. She gained international recognition on the Irish TV program Keith’s Teeth: A Dental Odyssey in 2023. This program featured her work as a best practice in dental care alongside popstar Keith Duffy. Dr. Olkun specializes in aesthetic restorations, including inlay and onlay techniques.

• Expertise in implant applications, prosthetic training, and periodontal health.
• Performs complex procedures like All-on-4 implants and Hollywood smile makeovers.
• Treats patients at an EFQM-certified center with a 98% satisfaction rate.
• Fluent in four languages: English, Turkish, Albanian, and Italian.

I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

• Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
• Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
• Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
• General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
• Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1

Dr. Rahmi Evinc is a board-certified specialist in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. He received his medical degree from GATA Medical Faculty. He completed his plastic surgery residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital.

Dr. Evinc has worked at leading hospitals, including Diyarbakir and Izmir Military Hospitals, as well as Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital. Since 2018, he has managed his own practice. He performs hundreds of successful procedures each year. He is known for his skills in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and reconstructive hand surgery. Dr. Evinc uses advanced techniques and follows the highest medical standards.

I was born in Fier city of Albania in 1982. I finished primary and secondary education in Albania. I completed my university education in 2006 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in Ankara. I know Albanian, English and Italian languages. I worked as a founding physician in the Alpi Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul between 2008 and 2016. I have been working as a founding physician in My Nova Oral and Dental Health Police in İzmir since February of 2016. I am married and have two children.

Dr. Omer Murat Sarac is a dentist at My Nova Kusadasi Dental Clinic in Izmir. He focuses on aesthetic dentistry and global dental practices. Dr. Sarac completed his dental education at Ataturk University. He later pursued further studies at RMIT University in Australia.

• Member of the Esthetical Dentist Academy since 2006.
• Maintains active membership in the Global Dentistry Academy.
• Performs All-on-4 implants, Hollywood Smile makeovers, and zirconia crown installations.
• Works at an EFQM-certified center that treats 1,000+ international patients annually.

Education : 2001-2007, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University

Assisant:
2007-2013, School of Medicine - Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Hacettepe University 

Professional Experience: 2014-2016, Usak State Hospital,

                                               2016-2022, Private Oztan Hospital 

                                               2022- Present İzmir Private Can Hospital

Dr. Mahmut Boran is a dentist and implantologist at DentaPoint Dental Clinics in İzmir. He earned his DDS degree from Ege University. Dr. Boran specializes in pedodontics, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry. He performs a broad range of procedures, including All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants.

• Treats dental conditions such as jaw cysts and parodontosis.
• Performs porcelain veneers, sinus-lifting, and root canal treatments.
• Participates in international training programs to stay current in dentistry.
• Works at an ISO-accredited clinic partnering with Straumann and Dentsply Sirona.

The doctor has a comprehensive background in dentistry and surgery, holding a DDS from Ege University in Turkey. He completed an internship in maxillofacial surgery and implantology at Radbound University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he received medical education from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed a residency at Istanbul University in 2006. Further specializing, the doctor undertook a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. He is also a member of the Turkish Dental Association.

After he completed his University in Dicle University Medical Faculty, he has specialized in ENT Clinic in Izmir Education and Reseacrh Hospital. Following he worked in Aydin Medline Hospital as ENT Specialist. Since May 2012 he began working at Private ENTO ENT Medical Center and still continue to work there.He is a highly skilled specialist in the treatment of protruding ears (otoplasty) and a broad range of related ear conditions. With a deep understanding of ear anatomy and aesthetics, he is adept at correcting prominent ears, providing solutions that balance cosmetic appeal with functional outcomes. His expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of congenital ear deformities such as microtia and lop ear, as well as addressing ear trauma, keloid formation after ear piercings, and chronic ear infections that may affect both children and adults. He is committed to offering comprehensive and personalized care, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical options to ensure optimal results for his patients. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on delivering the highest standard of care with a dedication to improving both the appearance and overall ear health of his patients.