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Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital (2018–2025). He also served at Kartal Koşuyolu Heart Hospital (2014–2018), Tuzla State Hospital (2012–2014), and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2010–2012).

He is a Professor of Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Medicine (2022). He became an Associate Professor at Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital (2017). He completed his cardiology residency at the same institution (2005–2009). He earned his MD from Istanbul University (1999–2005).

Professional memberships: TTB, TKD, ESC, EAPCI, EACVI.

Dt. Ebru Şaşmazlar

she graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2000. Between 2000 to 2021, she worked in her own office in Şişli; and between 2021 to 2024, she worked in her own clinic on Bağdat Street.
She has attended numerous seminars and courses throughout her career.
she received "Digital Smile Design" training at Miami University, USA in 2014; and "Advanced Implantology" training at California Northstate University in 2017.
With 24 years of experience, I am currently operating in Klinik En.

The doctor is a DDS, MSC Prosthodontist with over a decade of experience as a prosthesis specialist dentist, known for performing smooth and painless extractions in complex cases. The doctor graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry and completed specialization training at İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Department of Prosthodontics.

The doctor has received internationally recognized training certificates in advanced orthodontic training and joint-occlusion training. The doctor has contributed to the field through presentations at various international scientific congresses.

Prof. Abuzer Dirican is a Professor of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology and Head of Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He completed his general surgery training at SSK Ankara in 2000. He served at İnönü University’s Liver Transplant Institute and became a professor in 2017. He also completed a clinical and research fellowship in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.

He authored the Liver Transplantation chapter in Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery in 2016. His publications cover cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, endocrine surgery, and colorectal surgery. Notable work includes a prospective randomized trial on pilonidal disease and studies on breast cancer–related lymphedema. He also co-authored analyses of 304 living-donor liver transplants and 109 hepatic vein reconstructions.

Dr. Hakan Kocaman is a pediatric surgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He was Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2023–2025). He was Assistant Professor at Harran University (2016–2023). He earned his MD and completed his pediatric surgery residency at Istanbul University.

He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons, the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA), and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG). His training includes basic robotic surgery, advanced thoracoscopy, pediatric endoscopy, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and hypospadias repair.

Dr. Feryal Gun Soysal is a pediatric surgery specialist. She was Professor of Pediatric Surgery from 2013 to 2024. She has practiced at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2017. She worked at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital from 2020 to 2024. At the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, she led the Department of Pediatric Surgery from 2022 to 2024. She also headed the Pediatric Urology Division during that time.

Her academic work includes 72 international and 31 national peer-reviewed papers. She has given nearly 500 presentations and posters and has written or translated several book chapters.

She holds certifications in endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. She also has experience in robotic surgery. She is a member of EUPSA, ESPES, the Turkish Medical Association, and the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

Dr. Onur Imamoglu is a dentist with a master’s degree from the Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry (2018). He provides effective care in oral and dental health.

His professional interests include implants and aesthetic dentistry. He uses dental instruments and equipment effectively. He plans treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. He communicates clearly and works with other healthcare professionals.

Assoc. Prof. Burak ÖZKAN, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Areas of Expertise and Interest

Reconstructive Microsurgery

Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Burn Treatment and Scar Revision

Facial Trauma and Fracture Reconstruction

Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Surgery

Breast Reconstruction and Oncoplastic Surgery

Lymphedema Surgery

Experimental and Regenerative Medicine

Skin Rejuvenation with Energy-Based Devices

Reconstructive microsurgery (upper & lower extremity, hand)

Head & neck reconstruction

Breast reconstruction after cancer

Skin cancer surgery

Aesthetic surgery (face, rhinoplasty, eyelid, breast)

Post-bariatric body contouring

Education

• MD, Ege University Faculty of Medicine (2009)
• Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Başkent University (2015)

Work Experience

• Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital, Istanbul (Oct 2024 – Present)
• Associate Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Başkent University (2023 – Oct 2024)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Başkent University (2019 – 2023)
• Specialist, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Başkent University (2017 – 2019)
• Specialist, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Ağrı State Hospital (2015 – 2017)

Short Fellowships / Observerships

• Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan (Jul–Aug 2019)
• Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium (Apr–Jul 2022)
• Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea (Nov 2023)

Academic Publications (selected)

• Özkan B, Tatar BE, Savran S, Uysal CA. Reconstruction of finger contracture with an expanded first dorsal metacarpal artery perforator flap: a case report. Microsurgery. 2024;44(1):e31057.
• Özkan B. Novel Scalp Flap Elevation With Balloon Trocar Dissection Device. J Craniofac Surg. 2023;34(7):2185-2186.
• Onan E, Torun D, Kozanoğlu R, Özkan B, et al. Mortality Factors in Crush Syndrome. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2024;30(3):174-184.
• Savran S, Albayati A, Ozkan B, Uysal CA. Quality and reliability of YouTube videos for hand surgery training. Eur J Plast Surg. 2022;46:99-103.
• Özkan B, Savran S, Uysal CA. The hammock method for end-to-side arterial anastomosis in lower extremity flap transfers. Microsurgery. 2023.

Certifications

• FEBOPRAS — Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Congress/Conference Participations (selected)

• EURAPS Annual Meeting (e.g., Athens 2024) — attendee
• EuroMicro (Milan, 2024) — attendee
• ISBI/BBA Congress 2024 — participant (Young Investigator Award recipient)

Scientific Memberships

• International Society of Burn Injuries (ISBI) — Board of Directors, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Representative
• Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society — Executive Committee Member
• European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) — Active Member
• Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Member
• Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society — Member
• Turkish Wound Society — Member

Awards and Honors

• ISBI Professor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize (2024)

EURAPS Young Plastic Surgeons Scholarship (2020 cohort)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Dr. Ezgi Yüceer Çetiner is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She focuses on dental surgery, bone regeneration, and dental implants. She received her dental degree from Başkent University in 2013. She completed her doctorate in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2018.

Dr. Yüceer Çetiner is an Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University. She is also the Chief Physician at BAU Dental and Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She uses advanced technology to provide dental care. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her research is often cited in academic publications. She is a member of both national and international surgical associations.

Dr. Koray Atik is a dental specialist with a focus on aesthetic dentistry and implantology. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2011. He later continued his training in aesthetic dentistry in London.

Dr. Atik is skilled in advanced procedures such as All-on-4 dental implants, porcelain veneers, and lumineers. He is known for achieving high patient satisfaction. He also writes regularly for Milliyet Newspaper, where he shares information about dental health. His international training and dedication to quality care have earned him a strong reputation in his field.

Education and Specialization

• 2006 – Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007, 2011 – Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Residency Training

Experience

• 2011, 2013 – Konya Çumra State Hospital – Radiology Specialist
• 2013, 2018 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Unit – Lecturer
• 2018,2019 – Baskent University Konya Application and Research Center, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor
• 2019  Present – Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, Interventional Radiology Department – Associate Professor

In his professional career, Dr. Sarıer began working as a urology specialist at Özel Antalya Yaşam Hospital from 2005 to 2008, and then served at Gümüşsuyu Asker Hospital between 2008 and 2009. Since 2009, he has been employed at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, where he received the title of associate professor in 2020. Additionally, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2017, and has been continuing his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine since 2021.

Education:

2015

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine and Hematology 

2010

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine 

2005

Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty,

Experience:

2024 – 

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

2017 – 2024

Bağcılar Medipol University Hospital

2017 – 2017

Fırat University

2015 - 2017

Fırat University

2014 - 2015

Mayo Clinic

Publications:

18 Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

26 Abstracts and Books Presented at International Scientific Conferences

7 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

51 Abstracts Presented at National Scientific Conferences

Çağdaş Gökhun Özmerdiven

Education

Dr. Lecturer. Çağdaş Gökhun Özmerdiven, after completing his pre-undergraduate education, successfully completed his medical education at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Medical Doctor. He completed his specialization at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and became a Urology specialist.

Fields of Study and Interests

Male infertility (varicocele, in vitro fertilization, azoospermia), Prostatin laser surgery, Holmium Laser Lithotripsy (Bloodless, Incisionless Kidney Stone Surgeries)

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital since 2025. She previously worked at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital from 2023 to 2025. She served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital from 2016 to 2023. Before that, she held the same role at Dr. Sadi Konuk Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital in 2015–2016. She completed her ophthalmology residency at University of Health Sciences–Dr. Lutfi Kirdar in 2005–2010. She earned her MD from Istanbul University in 1998–2004.

Accreditations include a Corneal Transplantation Certificate (2011) and an Eye Bank Medical Director Certificate (2021). She has 35 journal articles and 55 national congress papers. She wrote three book chapters and contributed to two international chapters. She also translated Kanski, Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and ESCRS. She attended TOD National Congresses from 2005 to 2022.