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Education

• Undergraduate - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982
• Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984
• Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
• Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
  Assistant. Associate Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
• Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1999-Present
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Experience

• Undergraduate Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982
• Assistant Adana Province Feke District, İncirli Health Center 1982-1984
• Assistant Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
• Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
• Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (15 January-15 March short term) 1993
• Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
• Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Professor 1999-Present
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Scientific Memberships

• National Surgical Association
• National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• ESTES (International)

Awards

• National Scientific Patent Award 2017.
• Gök A. F. K., Ertekin C., Video Paper First Prize , Istanbul Surgical Association, March 2015
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Medical Intrests

• Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgery
• Endoscopic diagnosis treatment
• Trauma and Emergency Surgery
   

Prof. Dr. Hulusi Koçak began his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1963 and graduated in 1969. He specialized in Pediatric Nephrology and Child Rheumatology Department at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1969-1973.

Between 1975-1978, Prof. Dr. Koçak worked as a faculty member in the Pediatric Nephrology department at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, and between 1978-1982, he worked at the university hospital as an "Associate Professor". Between 1982-1992, he worked as a faculty member at Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and obtained the title of "Professor" in 1989.

Between 1993-1998, Prof. Dr. Koçak worked as a Pediatric Nephrology Unit Specialist at Ankara Social Security Institution Pediatric Diseases Specialization Hospital, and between 1999-2013, he worked at MedArt-Akman Medicorium Healthcare Enterprises-Child Health and Diseases Hospital as a Pediatric Nephrology Unit Specialist. He currently continues his professional work at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Hulusi Koçak, who has treated numerous patients in Pediatric Nephrology, has medical interests including:

Apgar Score

Kidney (Renal) Biopsy

Growth Hormone Test

Injection IM

Injection IV

ESD (Sedimentation)

Phototherapy

Hemapheresis

Hemodialysis

Lithotripsy

Nephrectomy

Nephrostomy

Peritoneal Dialysis

Percutaneous Needle Aspiration

Percutaneous Nephrostomy

Renal Ultrasound

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Education

Inst. Öğr.(6 YEARS) Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine 2015
Medical Specialization Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

Experience

Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Department 2015-2016
Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

Scientific Memberships

Pediatric Dermatology Association
Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology Association
Turkish Dermatology Association
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Awards

1. Ayşe Deniz Yücelten, Elif Cömert, Adnan Deniz. A case of Lipschutz ulcer: a little known venereal cause of genital ulcer. 10th Dermatology Spring Symposium April 10-13, 2019, Istanbul. Poster Abstracts Booklet, P-16. Poster Papers, Poster Paper 1st prize.
2. Elif Cömert Özer, Ayşe Deniz Yücelten, Selda Küçük Akdere, Perran Boran. Effects of systemic propranolol treatment on growth and development in patients with infantile hemangioma. 9th Prof. Dr. Ümit Ukşal National Pediatric Dermatology Days, June 4-6, 2021. Oral Presentation, presented by Elif Cömert Özer. 2nd prize.
3. Özlem Akın Çakıcı, Elif Cömert Özer, Züleyha Özgen. The Effect of Rituximab and Other Immunosuppressive Therapies on the Risk and Course of COVID-19 in Pemphigus Patients. 11th Spring symposium, April 3-4, 2021. Oral presentation, presented by Özlem Akın Çakıcı. 3rd prize.
4. Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Marmara Medical Services Development and Aid Association Scientific Research Award Competition, 2019.

Medical Intrests:

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  Cosmetic Applications
• Paediatric Dermatology
• Allergic skin diseases
• Nail Diseases
• Laser Applications
• Psoriasis
• Acne
• Rozase
• Autoimmune bullous diseases
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Hair diseases
• Dermoscopy
• Skin biopsy
• Nevus tracking
• Filling applications
• Skin tumour surgery and follow-up
• Botulinum toxin applications
• Mesotherapy applications
• PRP
• Scar treatment
• Spot treatment
   

He graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1990. In 1991, he took a course in Aviation and Space Medicine and Physiology in Eskişehir Aviation and Space Medicine Center. He worked as a flight doctor between 1990-1993. He received his specialization in Pediatric Health and Diseases from the Department of Pediatrics at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1993-1997. He worked as a paediatrician at Güzelyalı Air Hospital between 1997-1999. He worked as an assistant professor at the Department of Pediatrics at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1999-2002. He worked as a research fellow at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics between 2002-2003. He worked as an assistant professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 2006-2011. He became an associate professor in 2011 and a full professor in 2018. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

Diabetes Mellitus Obesity

Thyroid Disorders

Growth and Development Disorders

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Calcium Metabolism Disorders

Menstrual Disorders

Early Puberty-Late Puberty and Other Puberty Problems

Gender Development Disorders

Pituitary Gland Disorders

Kürşat Fidancı is a medical doctor who graduated from GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002, he served as the Chief Physician of the Şırnak Çakırsöğüt Commando Brigade. He completed his residency in Pediatrics from 2002 to 2006 at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital. He worked as a Pediatrician at Ankara Beytepe Military Hospital between 2006 and 2009. He completed his subspecialty training in Paediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Cardiology Department from 2010 to 2013. He became an Assistant Professor in 2014 and obtained the title of Associate Professor in April 2016. He worked as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine between September 2014 and December 2021. As a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Kürşat Fidancı has seen numerous patients and his medical interests include Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Diseases, Rheumatic Heart Diseases, Rhythm Disorders, and Athlete's Heart Health and Follow-up.

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a physician specialized in the field of brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery. She graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She obtained her title as a brain and nerve surgeon from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2001. In 2008, she became an associate professor at the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, and in 2021, she became a professor at the Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Medicine. She has contributed to numerous international publications, serving as a research and clinical fellow at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, and as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates. She speaks advanced-level English and has awards in tennis and swimming. She also pursues professional-level caricature art and medical illustration. In her 30-year career, she has performed numerous surgeries as a brain and nerve surgery specialist, particularly in spinal canal stenosis surgery, lumbar and cervical disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus surgery, and nerve compressions.

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Vahit Onur Gül graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1998. He became a general surgeon specialist in 2009 and a general surgery associate professor in 2020. He served as a military doctor in almost every city in our country. He received training in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland. He participated in many advanced laparoscopic surgery courses both domestically and internationally. He presented numerous oral and written papers at conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery, thyroid and breast surgery. He is currently serving at Ankara Koru Hospital. His medical interests include:

Robotic Surgery

Obesity Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Breast Surgery

Endocrine (Thyroid-Goiter) Surgery

Oncologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Anal Region Diseases

Hernia Surgery

Prof. M.D. Yusuf Serdar Sakin was born in Nevşehir in 1978. After completing his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2002.
Following his graduation, he served in Gole/Ardahan for two years. He started his internal medicine training at the Department of Internal Medicine, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine.
After completing his training, he worked as an internal medicine specialist in Ankara. A year later, he began additional training in the Department of Gastroenterology at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine and completed his training in 2014.
After graduation, Yusuf Serdar Sakin continued to work in the same department. He also received advanced endoscopy and Motility training at AMC Center in the Netherlands in 2017.
After obtaining the title of Associate Professor in 2017, he became a Professor in 2023.
He currently provides medical services to patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His areas of medical interest include:

-Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
-Push enteroscopy
-Endoscopic mucosal resection
-High-resolution manometry
-pH/pH-impedance metry analysis
-Advanced endoscopic procedures (stenting, dilation, etc.)
-Gastrointestinal motility disorders
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease
-Inflammatory bowel diseases
-Advanced endoscopic procedures and pancreatitis.

Dr. Bilge Bülbül Şen is an Associate Professor who specializes in dermatology. She completed her undergraduate studies at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine from 1996 to 2002. Following that, she pursued her specialization in dermatology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 2003 to 2009. Dr. Şen further enhanced her expertise by obtaining an Associate Professorship in Dermatology from Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine in 2014.

Throughout her career, Dr. Şen has demonstrated a keen interest in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases, with a particular focus on acne, hair diseases, psoriasis, and eczema. She is well-versed in various treatment modalities, including cosmetic dermatology procedures such as fillers, botox, PRP, mesotherapy, and youth vaccines. Additionally, she has extensive experience in performing dermatological surgeries, including cryotherapy, electrocauterization, mole removal, and nail extractions. Dr. Şen's expertise also extends to dermoscopic examinations, a valuable diagnostic tool in dermatology.

Currently, Dr. Şen is affiliated with Private Koru Ankara Hospital, where she continues to provide exceptional care and expertise in the field of dermatology. Her dedication to her patients and commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in dermatological research make her a respected and sought-after dermatologist.

Prof. Dr. Osman İLHAN graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1978. After completing his internal medicine residency at the same faculty in 1982, he served as a senior resident at the GATA Hematology Clinic during his military service. After completing his mandatory service at SSK Ulus Hospital, he returned to Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for a subspecialty. In 1990, he became an associate professor of hematology. He worked in Genoa, Italy to increase his knowledge and experience in leukemia. He was part of the team that performed the first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. In 1996, he went to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA to work on "Stem Cell Mobilization, Cryopreservation, and Transplantation." In 1996, he became a professor of hematology. In 1999, he was elected as the regional president of ESFH (European Society for Hemapheresis). Dr. İlhan, who was the founder and president of the Hemapheresis Society in 2000, joined the World Apheresis Association (WAA) in 2001. He became the President of the Turkish Hematology Association in October 2001. Dr. İlhan, who is an active member of the European Hematology Association (EHA), was a member of the accreditation committee (ECAH) for education. He played a role in the accreditation of Turkish hematologists in CME credits by participating in the accreditation of congresses and courses held in Turkey as a Provider Status. He served as the founding president of the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association established in 2008. He became the founding president of the Geriatric Hematology Association in 2011. He is the Honorary President of the World Apheresis Congress (WAA) held in 2012. Dr. İlhan, who previously served on drug licensing and ethics committees at the Ministry of Health, has also served as the Chairman of the Photopheresis-Apheresis Commission and the Scientific Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation, as well as the Chairman of the National Organ Tissue Cell Coordination Board, the Scientific Board of Cord Blood, and the Stem Cell Research Board. He is the founding president of the STEM CELL FOUNDATION and has played an important role in the establishment of TURKOK (Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank). Dr. İlhan has over 300 publications in journals registered in PubMed and more than 5000 citations. He holds the Platinum CME certificate from the European Hematology Association. He owns four brands/patents named “Kökten Çözüm (Deep Solution), Telehematoloji (Telehematology), Hemaferez (Hemapheresis), Kanser Kök Hücresi (Cancer Stem Cell)”. He is currently the President of the Ankara Medical Association. Prof. Dr. Osman İlhan, who served at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for 50 years, began working at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital as of January 1, 2023.

His medical interests include:

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Autologous, Allogeneic)

Acute Leukemia

Chronic Leukemia Treatments

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatments

Multiple Myeloma Treatments, MDS

Aplastic Anemia

ITP

TTP Treatments

Hypercoagulability

Hereditary Thrombophilia Treatments

Therapeutic Apheresis

Photopheresis

Geriatric Hematology Diseases.

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Bülent Bektaşer was born in Kayseri in 1968. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992. In 1997, he completed his specialization training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Ankara Dr. Muhittin Ülker Emergency and Traumatology Hospital with a thesis on "Total Knee Arthroplasty Applications and Early Results". Between 1997 and 2000, he worked as a specialist doctor at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic of the same hospital, and between 2000 and 2004, he served as a chief resident at the same hospital. Between 2004 and 2013, he worked as a chief resident in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health. He became an associate professor in 2004 and worked as a lecturer at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between 2014 and 2016. He was appointed as a full professor at Yüksek İhtisas University in 2018. Throughout his academic career, he has published numerous scientific articles. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

Hip, knee, shoulder arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery, robotic knee prosthesis surgery)

Extremity traumas (fractures and muscle/tendon tears)

Orthopedic oncology surgeries

Sports injuries and arthroscopy

Hand surgery

Shoulder and elbow surgery.

Experience

1996 Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Çukurova University

1998 – 2003 Resident, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2004 General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Başkent University

2007 Assistant Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University

2010 Associate Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University

2010 Observer, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, U.S.A.

2015 – To Date Professor, Department of General Surgery, Başkent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center.

Awards

THIRD PRIZE, ORAL PRESENTATION, 17th TURKISH COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2019

Karakayalı F., Gökçe A., Karaca A., Seven M.

Subject; The effect of combining perineal levatorplasty with laparoscopic ventral rectopexy on outcomes in obstructive defecation syndrome secondary to rectocele and intussusceptions; prospective clinical study

FIRST PRIZE, VIDEO PRESENTATION, TURKISH COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2015

Karakayalı F, Tezcaner T, Kırnap M, Moray G.

Subject: Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery Combined with SILS Port in Local Excision of Rectal Tumors

SECOND PRIZE, SELECTED ORAL PRESENTATIONS, 19TH NATIONAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2014

Karakayalı F, Tezcaner T, Oktay B, Cenan S, Kırnap M, Moray G.

Subject: The Effect of Specimen Sampling Site on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resections Performed for Rectal Tumors.

BEST ORAL PRESENTATION SECOND PRIZE, 28th EUROPEAN FEDERATION CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2014

Kırnap M, Ayvazoğlu SE, Karakayalı F, Moray G, Haberal M.

Subject: Incidence and management of isolated bile leakage after pancreatic resection

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION SECOND PRIZE, 14th NATIONAL COLON AND RECTAL CONGRESS, 2013

Tezcaner T, Arer İ, Karakayalı F, Akdur A, Moray G.

Subject: Conventional and Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Treatment of Acute Appendicitis

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION FIRST PRIZE, 29TH NATIONAL RADIOLOGY CONGRESS, 2008

Başaran C, Öztürk A, Dönmez FY, Karakayalı F, Haberal N and Çoşkun M.

Subject: Findings of multi-slice computed tomography and histopathological correlation in xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis

YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD, 13th NATIONAL VASCULAR SURGERY CONGRESS, May 2007

KarakayalıF, Hasırcı N, Akdur A, Haberal N, Tufan H, Başaran Ö, Sevmiş Ş, KızıltayA,Haberal M.

Subject: The evaluation of neointimal hyperplasia in Tranilast-coated synthetic vascular grafts; experimental study

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION FIRST PRIZE, 13th NATIONAL VASCULAR SURGERY CONGRESS, May 2007

KarakayalıF, Başaran C, Sevmiş Ş, Ekici Y, Harman A and Haberal M.

Subject: The effects of pre-operative imaging methods on maturation and fasting period in basilic vein transposition fistula created for hemodialysis; prospective clinical study

SPECIAL AWARD BY TURKISH SOCIETY OF VASCULAR SURGERY, April 2002

KarakayalıF, Hazinedaroğlu S, Sancak T, Duman N and Yerdel MA.

Subject: The use of central veins in fistulas created for dialysis; prospective clinical study