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Resume

Undergraduate: Uludag University. Faculty of Medicine Medicine 1994
Specialization: Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Çapa) Pediatric Surgery 2004

• -Inguinal region diseases (inguinal hernias, undescended testicle, hydrocele)
• -Intra-abdominal Pathologies
• -Circumcision (local/general)
• -hypospadias and penile anomalies
• -Diseases of the anorectal region
• -Neonatal Surgical diseases
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Education

• Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1993-1997
• M.Sc: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1997-1999
• Specialization: Pediatrics, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 1999-2004
• Subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2004-2007
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Experience

• Ar.Gör. (Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 1999-2004
• Research Assistant (Minor Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology), 2004-2007
• Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
• Uzm. Dr.: Gulhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service), 2007-2008
• Uzm. Dr.: Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2008-2011
• Assoc: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2013
• Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2018
• Prof. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2018-2023
• Prof. Dr.: Biruni University, 2023-
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Scientific Memberships

• National Pediatric Association
• Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
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Awards

• Growth curves of Turkish girls with Turner syndrome: FAVOR Turner syndrome study group: 59th national pediatric congress 4-8 November 2015 ANTALYA PRIZE FIRST PRIZE FOR AN ORAL PRESENTATION
• Anthropometric findings and karyotype in Turner syndrome: National Turner syndrome database. 19TH UPEK 22-25 OCTOBER 2015. POSTER SECOND PRIZE
• Investigation of the Role of Irisin in the Pathophysiology of Puberty Precox in Female Rats. Esra Kutlu, İlker Tolga Özgen, Huri Bulut 24th UPEK Short Oral Presentation First Prize.
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Medical Interests

• -Growth Retardation
• -Puberty Problems (Early or Late Puberty)
• -Menstrual Irregularities in Adolescent Girls
• -Increased Hair Growth in Adolescent Girls
• -Diabetes
• -Obesity
• -Thyroid Problems
• -Pituitary Disorders
• -Genital Abnormalities
• -Micropenis and Gynaecomastia in Boys
• -Adrenal Gland Disorders

Medical Intrests

• Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Paediatric Kidney Transplant
• Paediatric Liver Transplantation
• Postoperative Neurosurgery
• Postoperative Scoliosis Surgery
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT-Hemodialysis, Haemofiltration and Haemodiafiltration)
• Plasma Exchange (TPE)
• Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome
• Guillain Barre Syndrome
• Trauma

Education

Assistant Doctor: Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 2005-2009
Specialist Doctor: Van Obstetrics and Gynecology and Children's Hospital, 2010-2011
Subspecialty Assistant Physician: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2014
Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Gaziantep Children's Hospital, 2015-2016
Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Member: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2017-2023
Assoc. Prof. Dr: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2023-2024
Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Biruni University Hospital, 2024-hal

Experience

Assistant Doctor: Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 2005-2009
Specialist Doctor: Van Obstetrics and Gynecology and Children's Hospital, 2010-2011
Subspecialty Assistant Physician: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2014
Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Gaziantep Children's Hospital, 2015-2016
Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Member: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2017-2023
Assoc. Prof. Dr: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital, 2023-2024
Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist: Biruni University Hospital, 2024-present

Scientific Memberships
 

Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Association
International Nosocomial Infection Control Committee (INICC)
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Pediatric Association

Education

• Undergraduate: Ankara University 1997-2003
• Residency: Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital Pediatrics 2003-2009
• Subspecialization: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2009-2013

Experience

• Interuniversity Council 2017
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2018-2019
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2019-2023
• Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine 2024
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine 2024- present

He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2003, completed his specialization in Pediatrics at Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital in 2009, and completed his subspecialization in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in 2013. He has contributed to the education of many medical students, pediatric residents and subspecialty residents within Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He trained 8 pediatric infectious diseases subspecialists between 2018 and 2023 as the Head of the Department. Tuberculosis disease, HIV infection, prevention and treatment of infections in children with immune defects, healthcare-associated infections, vaccine-preventable diseases in children, Covid-19 Pandemic management.He has participated as a member of many commissions, as a researcher in projects and as an author in consensus guidelines and has provided patient care services on these issues in the clinics where he works.In our country, he prepares 'Rational Antibiotic Use' training materials and provides training to family physicians and pediatricians on this subject.

Medical Intrests

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• Vaccines
• Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
• Child with diarrhoea
• Rash diseases
• Tuberculosis
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• HIV infection

Education and Academic Titles

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
• Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
• Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
• Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
• Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
• Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
• Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
• Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist

Education

Yeditepe University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)

2004 - 2007

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty

1995 – 1998

Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Pediatrics Instructor

1985 - 1987

Professional Experience

Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital

Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology

2017 – Present

Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

2013 – 2017 

Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics

1994 – 2004

Publications

Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic

bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link

Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of

recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link

Languages

Turkish: Native

English: Advanced

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed her mandatory service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary. Following that, she started her specialization training in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and became a specialist in 1993. After working as a specialist physician, she began her subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in September 2000 and became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist in December 2002. In April 2003, she started working as an assistant professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine and worked in the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA, between May and November 2003. After returning to Turkey, she continued to work at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. This clinic was the first to offer Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training in the country. During her time there, one person became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist. On March 13, 2006, she successfully passed the exam and received the title of Associate Professor. Since December 2006, she has been working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. In this hospital, she was appointed as the head of the Pediatric Endocrinology clinic in November 2008 and started providing Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training for the first time in the hospital in March 2009. Between 2009 and 2017, she trained five Pediatric Endocrinology specialists. Most of the physicians she currently provides subspecialty training to have gained academic titles as professors and associate professors. After working as a training instructor at Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women from 2017 to 2021, she retired at her request from public service. Between 2021 and 2024, she worked as a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, at Istanbul Hospital.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Menstrual disorders and increased hair growth in girls, polycystic ovary syndrome
• Adrenal diseases
• Sexual development disorders
• Type 2 diabetes
• Thyroid diseases
• Growth disorders: short stature and tall stature
• Puberty disorders: precocious puberty-delayed puberty

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist. She has experience in liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, and viral hepatitis (B, C, Delta). She also treats alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis.

She completed her medical and gastroenterology training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Simsek has worked at Istanbul University, Sanlıurfa Education and Research Hospital, Liv Hospital, and Istinye University. She is a member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver and the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Dr. Adem Dursun is a pediatrician with advanced training in pediatric intensive care. He focuses on caring for critically ill children, pediatric palliative care, child health monitoring, and vaccination. Dr. Dursun earned his medical degree in 2008. He completed his pediatric specialty training from 2011 to 2015 and his pediatric intensive care training from 2015 to 2018.

He has worked at Erzurum City Hospital and Kayseri City Hospital. He currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. Dr. Dursun has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. His main research areas are pediatric intensive care, sepsis prediction, and therapeutic plasma exchange. His work has appeared in journals such as Turk J Pediatr, Indian J Crit Care Med, and J Clin Apher.

Dr. Fatih Aydin is a pediatrician with expertise in child health check-ups, vaccinations, febrile illnesses, constipation, and infantile colic. He completed his medical degree and pediatrics training at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine from 1990 to 2002.

Dr. Aydin worked as the lead pediatric and neonatal intensive care doctor at Fatih Medical Park from 2002 to 2021. Since May 2021, he has been practicing at Liv Vadistanbul Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Dicle Celik is a pediatrician who cares for children from birth to 18 years old. She focuses on healthy child follow-up, infant and childhood nutrition, adolescent health, childhood diseases, and vaccinations. She earned her medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997). She then completed her pediatric specialization at the same institution (1998-2003).

Dr. Celik has broad clinical experience. She worked at the German Hospital in Istanbul from 2003 to 2009. She continued her career at Memorial Şişli Hospital from 2009 to 2021. She is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Pediatrics Institution, and National Pediatric Association.

Dr. Selami Bayrakdar is a pediatrician who cares for infants, children, and adolescents from birth to 18 years. He has experience in treating loss of appetite, growth and developmental delays, constipation, reflux, and infantile colic. He also provides breastfeeding and nutrition counseling.

He completed his medical training at Erciyes University and Yeditepe University Faculties of Medicine. Dr. Bayrakdar has worked at several leading hospitals, including Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Memorial Service Hospital, Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Academic Hospital, and Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

His research focuses on hyperglycemia in children and monitoring Type 1 diabetes in primary care. Dr. Bayrakdar has published work in the Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism on circulating miRNAs and leptin resistance in obese children.

Pediatrics

PEDIATRICS

Areas of Interests

• Obesity
• Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
• Growth and Developmental Delay
• Check-Up (General Health Check)
• Pediatric Emergencies
• Respiratory Diseases
• Vitamin Deficiencies
• Functional Medicine

Experience:

• LIV HOSPITAL ULUS HOSPITAL - 2024 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
• MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL - 2023 - 2024, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2019 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
• MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL - 2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatric Specialist)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2013 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatrics Specialist)
• KARABÜK STATE HOSPITAL - 2011 - 2013, Karabük/Türkiye (Pediatric Specialist)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2006 - 2011, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatrics)

Education:

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2006 - 2011, Istanbul / Türkiye (Pediatrics Specialization Training)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2000 - 2006, Istanbul / Türkiye (Medical Doctor Education)
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• Associate Professor in Child Health and Diseases
• Lecturer at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Dozens of articles and scientific publications published in national and international journals
• Dozens of books and book chapters published by national and international publishing houses
• Oral presentations and posters made at national and international congresses
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• Turkish Medical Association
• Istanbul Medical Faculty Alumni Association

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

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.