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Education

• 1994- Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences Clinical Electrophysiology Doctoral Student- Abandoned at the thesis stage
• 1990-1994 Subspecialization in Pediatric Neurology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Neurology
• 1983-1987 Specialization in Pediatrics at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.
• 1974-1980 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Experience

• 2017- Retired Faculty Member, Ankara
• 2013-2017 Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital, Istanbul, Pediatric Neurology Specialist
• 2005-2013 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Professor
• 2003-2005 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Associate Professor
• 1998: Associate Professor
• 1996-1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology Assistant Professor
• 1992: University of Zurich, Department of Neurology, Switzerland, epilepsy surgery, 2 months observer study with Prof. Dr. H.G. Wieser
• 1989-1990: Muhittin Ülker Emergency Aid and Traumatology Hospital, Ankara, Pediatrics Specialist
• 1988-1989: State Hospital, Alaşehir, Manisa, Pediatrics Specialist
• 1980-1982: Social Insurance Institution Hospitals, Sivas, Gölcük and Ankara, General Practitioner

Medical Interests

• Epilepsy, Resistant Epilepsy
• Electrophysiology (EEG)
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Cerebral Palsy
• Headache

Education

• Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1992-1998
• Specialization: Pediatrics, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 1998-2003

Experience

• Assistant Dr.: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1998-2003
• Specialist Dr.: Tem Hospital, Medical Park, 2003-2010
• Specialist Lecturer: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2010-2014
• Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2014-2015
• Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2015-2020
• Prof. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2020-2023
• Prof. Dr.: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2023-present

Born in 1973 in Ankara, Dr. Emel Torun completed high school at TED Ankara College and entered Istanbul University Faculty of Medicinein 1992 . In 1998, she started her residency in Pediatrics at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and became a specialist in Pediatrics in 2003. After about 10 years of private hospital experience, he started to work as a Specialist Lecturer and then as an Assistant Professor in Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in 2010. Assoc. Dr. and in 2015, he passed the Associate Professorship exam and received the title of Assoc. He received the title of Associate Professor. In 2020, he worked as Prof. Dr. at the same university. He is currently working as Prof. Dr. at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.

Medical Intrests

• Child Nutrition
• Growth and Development Monitoring
• Childhood Immunisation
• Childhood
• Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation in Childhood
• Breastfeeding and its benefits

Dr Zeynep Sahin is a general dentist and a 2021 graduate of the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She provides comprehensive care with a focus on preventive and aesthetic dentistry. She also sees patients in English.

Core expertise: preventive check-ups, scaling, and long-term oral health care. Restorative care: fillings, crowns, and bridges. Endodontics: root canal treatment. Aesthetic care: teeth whitening, smile design, and cosmetic restorations. Prosthetics: fixed and removable solutions.

Dr. Zeynep Gurkan is a general dentist. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul Medipol University in 2020. She provides care in English.

Her practice includes preventive care (check-ups, scaling, oral health education), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, bridges), and endodontics (root canal therapy). She also offers aesthetic dentistry (whitening, bonding, smile design) and prosthetic solutions (fixed and removable).

She provides modern, patient-centered treatment in a comfortable setting. Patients value her attentive and compassionate care.

Dr. Aysegul Sipahi is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. She completed her specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Marmara University in 2010. She provides advanced surgical and dental care. Languages: English.

Expertise: impacted tooth removal; management of jaw cysts and oral pathologies; dental implantology (implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift); orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery; facial trauma care; aesthetic oral surgery, including gum contouring.

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. Jale Tascioglu is an infectious diseases specialist. She graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization in Infectious Diseases at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She has many years of clinical and academic experience. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.

Expertise: viral and bacterial infections (respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, systemic); HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (advanced protocols, long-term management); hospital-acquired infections (prevention, control, resistant infections); vaccination and preventive medicine; COVID-19 and emerging infections (clinical management, post-infection follow-up). Language: English.

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Education

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1998-2004
Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010
Göobserver Arthroplasty (prosthetic surgery) Hospital for Special Surgery, NewYork, USA 2010 (March-May)
Research fellow Orthopedic Oncology Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA 2014-2015
Clinical Fellow Orthopedic Oncology University of Iowa, Iowa, USA 2020-2021

Experience

Associate Professor Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2012-present

Medical Interests

• Orthopaedic oncology
• Bone Tumours (Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Giant Cell Bone Tumour, Aneurysmal bone Cysts etc.)
• Soft tissue tumours (Malignant fibrous histiocytoma, liposarcoma, synovial sarcoma, desmoid tumour, lipoma etc.)
• Complex limb reconstruction
• Hip, knee prosthesis and revisions
• Orthopaedic diseases

Education

Iskenderpasa Primary School 1985-1990

Trabzon Anatolian High School 1990-1997

Ankara University, Ankara Faculty of Medicine 1997-2003

Experience

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 2004-2010

Arhavi State Hospital Artvin 2010-2012

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Endocrine Surgery Service (Specialist) 2012-2018

Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Department of Endocrine Surgery, visiting fellow under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Henning Dralle 2015-2015

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Endocrine Surgery Service Faculty Member 2019-Present.

Medical Interests

• Thyroid gland diseases
• Parathyroid gland diseases
• Adrenal (surrenal) gland diseases
• Laparoscopic surgery

Education

• M.Sc: Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - 25.03.1974
• Specialty Education: Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - 1975-1980

Experience

• Specialization in Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 1982-1987
• Associate Professor Doctor Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 1987-1996
• Visiting Professor at Allergy Clinic (Associate Professor): University of Paris Rothschild Hospital / France - 1990
• Professor Doctor Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - 1996-2011
• Professor Doctor, Medical Director: Universal Hospitals Group - 2011-2013
• Professor Doctor, Medical Director: Kolan Hospital Sisli - 2013-2019
• Professor Doctor Memorial Sisli Hospital - 2019-2023.
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Medical Interests

• Lung Nodules: Diagnosis, follow-up, treatment decision
• Lung cancer
• Bronchoscopic procedures
• Asthma
• COPD
• Respiratory system infections
• Bronchiectasis
• Interstitial lung diseases
• Chronic cough
• Respiratory failure

Prof. Dr. Güneş Yavuzer is a Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. He has held this title since 2011. He is also a senior physician at ROMATEM Rehabilitation Centers. He earned his medical degree and specialization in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Ankara University. He completed a PhD at Erasmus University in the Netherlands.

He focuses on neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. His clinical areas include stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and balance disorders. He specializes in robotic rehabilitation, gait analysis, and functional recovery. He has international publications in rehabilitation medicine. Languages: Turkish, English.

Education

Undergraduate Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1975 -1983
Neurology Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1986 -1991

Languages

French
English

Medical Interests

• Dementia
• Brain Vascular Diseases
• Stroke
• Forgetfulness
• Behavioural Changes
• Paralyses

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