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Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.

Dr. Serdar Sürmeli specializes in removing eyelid tumors, tear canal diseases, chorioretinitis, retinal rupture and others.

Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

• Hendek , 1980

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1998-2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Medical Training)
• 2007-2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Specialization)
• 2016 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Associate Professorship)

Case Experience

Over 10.000 surgical cases.

Certificates

• Cornea and Refractive Surgery (Excimer Laser) Course
• SMILE Laser Surgery Courses
• Interlase Femto-LASIK (i-LASIK) Training Certificate
• IFS Femtolaser Cataract Suit Training Certificate
• Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplantation) Course
• Nidek Quest Excimer Laser Certificate
• Cornea Bank Medical Directorship Certificate
• Certificate for the Treatment of High Astigmatism with Femtolaser
• Certificate for Keratoconus Corneal Ring with Femtolaser
• Certificate for Keratoplasty/Corneal Tunnel with Femtolaser
• International Strabismological Association Course for the Treatment of Strabimus
• Applied Strabismological Surgery Course
• Periorbital Plastic Surgery, Botox and Fillers Course
• Oculoplasty Course
• Applied Glocoma Surgery Course

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Azerbaycan, 1972

Language Skills

• English, Russian

Education and Experience

• Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty (1991-1996)
• Istanbul Çapa Medical Faculty (1996 – 2000)

Number of Scientific Publications

• 60

Case Experience

• Experience of over 34.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association)

Certificates

• ICO The Visual Sciences in Ophthalmology

EDUCATION

2008 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2013 Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology

EXPERIENCE

2015 - 2022 - Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital

2022 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital

PUBLICATIONS

1. Ender A, Gunes A, Kandemir B, Calisir K, Kalayci M, Genc O, Ozerturk Y.

Evaluation of the Cornea and Anterior Chamber Morphologic Changes After Penetrating Keratoplasty in Patients With Keratoconus. Eye Contact Lens. 2017 Jul;43(4):236-239. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000260. PMID: 27058826.

1. GENÇ, Oğuzhan; BULUT, Nurullah; ENDER, Abdulkadir. Keratoplasty surgery indications and surgical techniques. J Kartal TR, 2012, 23: 61-4.

1. CALIŞIR, K., KALAYCI, M., ENDER, A., YAVUZ, L., & DEMİR, A. (2016). Nd:YAG Laser

The Effect of Posterior Capsulotomy on Macular Thickness. Journal of Kartal Training & Research Hospital/Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 27(1).

1. Genc, O., Kubaloglu, A., Gunes, AS, Cinar, TK, Bulut, N., Evcili, PS, & Ender, A. (2012). Keratometric values change after Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital, 23(3), 137-143.

Dr. Kadir Colakoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist with 19 years in the field. He specializes in cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, refractive lens surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma.

He has performed many advanced procedures, such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, vitrectomy, and Botox injections. Dr. Colakoglu holds several certificates and accreditations in ophthalmology and is known for his clinical skills.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and Conscious Hypnosis Association. His memberships show his dedication to ongoing learning and quality patient care.