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Faculty of Medicine Graduated from
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine – 1998

Place of Specialization
Haseki Training and Research Hospital General Surgery – 2002

Medical Fields
Proctology;

• Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment
• Non-Surgical Pilonidal Sinus Treatment
• Non-Surgical Anal Fissure Treatment
• Non-Surgical Anal Fistula Treatment
• Genital Wart Treatment
• Rectal Prolapse Treatment.
  Non-Surgical Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment

With more than 20-years career dedicated to proctology, he possesses extensive expertise in managing conditions with a deep understanding of the field

Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.

Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Work Experience:

• 2011-2014 (Haziran) Kütahya Tavşanlı Doç. Dr. Mustafa Kalemli Hospital

• 2014(Haziran)-2019 ( Haziran) Kütahya Özel Anadolu Hospital

• 2019- 2020 İstanbul Arnavutköy Hosptial

• 2020- 2023 Özel İstanbul Şafak Hospital

• 2024 -halen OrtoCare Clinic

Education:

▪ 1989-1993 Erzurum High School

▪ 1993-1994 İzmir 60. Yıl High School

▪ 1994-1997 İzmir 60. Yıl High School

▪ 1997-2004 Dokuz Eylül University Medicine Faculty

▪ 2005-2011 Dokuz Eylül Universtiy Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department

Profesional Experience:

• Joint and Cartilage Surgery and Stem Cell treatment

• Sports Medicine and Joint Arthroscopy

• Joint Arhtroplasty (knee- hip-shoulder prothesis)

• Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

• Spinal Surgery

• Traumatolgy

Postgraduate Education:

• 2006 Orthopaedic Trauma Course

• 2008 Monolateral Eksternal Fixator Course

• 2009 Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Han Surgery Course

• 2009 Advanced Orthoapedic Trauma Course

• 2009 Based Arthroscopy Course

• 2010 AO Trauma Course ( Principles in Operative Fracture Treatment)

• 2010 3.Based İntrameduller Nailing Course

• 2011 AO Trauma Course (Advances in Operative Fracture Treatment)

• 2011 2. Advanced İntrameduller Nailing Course

• 2011 XII. Advanced Artrhroscopy Course

• 2012 Ankle Arthroscopy Course

• 2012 Shoulder Artrhroscopy Course

• 2013 AO Trauma Masters Course

• 2013 Knee Arthroplasty and Revision Arthroplasty Course ( Viyana/ Avusturya)

• 2015 Primer and Revision Knee Artrhroplasty Course( Arthroschool Courses)

• 2016 Master Knee Arthroscopy Course ( Acıbadem Univ./ İstanbul )

• 2020 Live lig spinall instrumentation kursu (Medtronic İstanbul)

Congress and Symposiums

• 2002 Eğitim Programı Geliştirme Sempozyumu

• 2004 III. National Medicine Education Congress

• 2017 National Medicine Student Congress

• 2008 8th İnternational Turkish Spine Congress

• 2009 XXI. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2010 12. National Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress

• 2001 II. National Medicine Education Congress

• 2011 XXII. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2012 10. ArthroplastyWinter Congress

• 2012 13th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

• 2012 13. National Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress

• 2013 Osteosynthese İnternational 2013

• 2013 14th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

• 2014 10th Central European Orthopaedic Congress

• 2014 24. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2015 25, National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2016 26. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

• 2017 Eurospine 2017 Congress Ireland

Bibliography:

• 2011 XXII. Ulusal Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi Poster Bildirisi (İNTRAMEDULLER

ÇİVİLEME YÖNTEMİ İLE OPERE EDİLEN TİBİA CİSİM KIRIKLI HASTALARIN TAKİBİNDE

KULLANILAN RADYOGRAFİK KAYNAMA SKORLAMA SİSTEMİNİN GÜVENİLİRLİĞİNİN

HASTA KLİNİĞİ İLE DOĞRULANMASI )

• 2013 Osteosynthese İnternational 2013 and İntramedullary Nailing Courses Oral Presentation

(F1.4 Verification of the reliability of the radiographic union score for tibial fractures in

the follow-up of patients with tibia corpus fractures operated via the intramedullary

nailing technique using the patients’ clinical condition. E. Cekic1, E. Alici2,)

• 2014 10th Central European Orthopaedic Congress Oral Presentation ( The Reliability of

Radiographic Union Score).

• Reliability of the Radiographic Union Score for Tibial Fractures Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc

2014;48(5):533-540 doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.14.002

• Prediction of tibial nonunion at the 6-week time point Keir A. Ross, Kevin O’Halloran, Renan C.

Castillo, Max Coale, Justin Fowler, Jason W. Nascone, Marcus F. Sciadini, Christopher T. LeBrun,

Theodore T. Manson, Anthony R. Carlini, Josef E. Jolissaint, Robert V. O’Toole*

• Reprodutibilidade do escore radiográfico de consolidac¸ão das fraturas da tíbia (RUST) Fernando

Antonio Silva de Azevedo Filhoa,b,∗, Ricardo Britto Cotiasa, Matheus Lemos Azib e Armando Augusto

de Almeida Teixeiraa

• Does weight-bearing assignment after intramedullary nail placement alter healing of tibial shaft

fractures? D.A. Greenhilla,∗, M. Poormanb, C. Pinkowskib, F.V. Ramseyb, C. Haydela

• Will My Tibial Fracture Heal? Predicting Nonunion at the Time of Definitive Fixation Based on

Commonly Available Variables

Kevin O’Halloran MD, Max Coale BA, Timothy Costales BS,Timothy Zerhusen Jr BS, Renan C. Castillo PhD,

Jason W. Nascone MD,Robert V. O’Toole MD

• Feasibility and Value of Radiographic Union Score Hip Fracture after Treatment with Intramedullary

Nail of Stable Hip Fractures

• Image quality of cone beam computed tomography for evaluation of extremity fractures in the presence

of metalhardware: visual grading characteristics analysis

1GREG M OSGOOD, MD, 2GAURAV K THAWAIT, MD, 2NIMA HAFEZI-NEJAD, MD,

2DELARAM SHAKOOR, MD,1ADAM SHANER, MD, 3JOHN YORKSTON, PhD, 4WOJCIECH B

ZBIJEWSKI, PhD, 4JEFFREY H SIEWERDSEN, PhDand 2SHADPOUR DEMEHRI, MD

• Correlation Between RUST Assessments of Fracture Healing to Structural

and Biomechanical Properties

Margaret E. Cooke,1 Amira I. Hussein,1 Kyle E. Lybrand,1 Alexander Wulff,1 Erin Simmons,1

Jeffrey H. Choi,1 Jody Litrenta,1William M. Ricci,2 Jason W. Nascone,3 Robert V. O’Toole,3 Elise F.

Morgan,4 Louis C. Gerstenfeld,1 Paul Tornetta III1

• EXPLORING PROGNOSTIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH

ADVERSE OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH FRACTURES OF THE

TIBIAL SHAFT

By RAMAN MUNDI, MD, BHSc

A Thesis Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree Master of Science

McMaster University

• Value of a radiographic score for the assessment of healing of nailed femoral

and tibial shaft fractures: A retrospective preliminary study

Vasiliki Perlepea,⁎, Andrea Ceratoa, Dan Putineanua, Celine Buglib, Guy Heynend,

Patrick Omoumia,c, Bruno Vande Berga

About me

I graduated from Izmir Dokuz Eylul University with the orthopedics branch. After I graduated, I carried out some

studies focusing on especially on

joint and cartilage surgery and stem cells. In this, I worked with many professional and amateur sport clubs. Also,

I worked on joint replacement surgery

for further aged people. Approximately, I achieved 10 thousand people who took knee and hip replacement

surgery from me. I attended to many international conferences about joint and cartilage surgery. Now I start

Ortocare Clinic for orthopedics and health center. In here, I treat my patients using the most advanced

technologies in the world, such as foot health centers, electromagnetic therapy, cryocabin therapy, backup

therapy and stem cell therapy. In our clinic, I continue to my work on non-surgical treatments, especially antiaging

treatment, and to eliminate pain problems in patients. On top of that, I also carry out some post-operative

rehabilitation and medical plates exercises.

Dr. Volkan Tugcu is a professor of urology and a leading expert in robotic-assisted urologic surgery. He has performed over 2,500 robotic operations. Dr. Tugcu invented the 'Tugcu Bakirkoy Technique,' which is an important advancement in robotic surgery. He specializes in urooncology, general urology, robotic kidney transplantation, and the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers.

He has held senior positions at top hospitals in Istanbul. Dr. Tugcu serves on the Board of Directors of the Turkish Urology Association. He is also an active member of the European Association of Urology and The Endourological Society. His work is recognized internationally, and he is dedicated to improving urologic care.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in retinal diseases, vision correction, and advanced eye surgery. He is skilled in retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK. Dr. Yilmaz has performed thousands of successful procedures.

He has published over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports in top ophthalmology journals. He is accredited by the European Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yilmaz is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS. His research on Phakic Intraocular Lenses has reached more than 300 ophthalmologists.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
• Specialization in Neurosurgery: Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery (1997-2003)

Professional Experience:

• 2003-Present: Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience, including roles at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and currently at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul.

Areas of Expertise:

• Spinal Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex spine deformities.
• Brain Tumor Surgery: Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
• Pediatric Neurosurgery: Proficient in treating spinal and brain conditions in children, such as spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors.
• Gamma Knife Surgery: Uses advanced radiosurgical techniques for treating brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
• Scoliosis Treatment: Offers comprehensive treatment options for scoliosis, including surgical correction.
• Cerebrovascular Surgery: Skilled in surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysm repairs and AVM treatments.

Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.

Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Meral Nizam completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Kahramanmaraş. In 1998, she started her education at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2003. In the same year, she graduated and started her doctorate education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. She completed her education in 2009 with her doctoral thesis titled "Evaluation of the Treatment Effectiveness of Stable Type Occlusal Splints in Classic Temporomandibular Disorders."

Between 2010 and 2013, she worked as a Prosthetic Dental Treatment (Prosthesis) Specialist at a Dental Health Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. In 2024, she started working as a prosthesis specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She is interested in all kinds of fixed prostheses, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Aesthetic Smile Design, and Implant-Supported Prosthetic Restorations.

She is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of German.

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry , Istanbul, Turkey 2010 

Prosthetic Dental Treatment Department, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey 

I was born in Fier city of Albania in 1982. I finished primary and secondary education in Albania. I completed my university education in 2006 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in Ankara. I know Albanian, English and Italian languages. I worked as a founding physician in the Alpi Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul between 2008 and 2016. I have been working as a founding physician in My Nova Oral and Dental Health Police in İzmir since February of 2016. I am married and have two children.

Dr. Asli Uslu is a highly skilled hair transplant doctor practicing at the esteemed Estexper Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. With extensive experience and expertise in hair transplantation, Dr. Uslu is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and natural-looking results to her patients.

Professional Background: Expertise in Hair Transplantation Dr. Asli Uslu brings a wealth of experience to her role as a hair transplant doctor at Estexper Clinic. Her years of practice and commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field ensure that patients receive top-notch care and optimal outcomes.

Specialized Training: Advanced Hair Restoration Techniques Dr. Uslu has received specialized training in advanced hair restoration techniques, including Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI). These state-of-the-art techniques enable her to achieve precise and natural results while minimizing discomfort and recovery time for patients.

Patient-Centered Approach: Customized Solutions for Every Patient A hallmark of Dr. Asli Uslu's practice is her patient-centered approach. She takes the time to listen to each patient's concerns, preferences, and goals, tailoring treatment plans to meet their individual needs. By prioritizing personalized care, Dr. Uslu ensures that every patient achieves satisfying and natural-looking results.

Gulsevim Oda, D.M.D

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anterior and posterior region restorations
• Milk tooth amputation and root canal treatment 
• Tooth extraction and space maintainers
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia
• Protective dental treatments

Education

2015- İstanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 

2020- İstanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pedodontics

Career

2022- continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2015 - 2020 Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Publications

Oda G, Karayagmurlu A, Dagli I, Aren G, Soylu N. Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study from Turkey. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 2021;11(3):186-192. Doi: 10.5455/PBS.20210321075312

Birant S, Koruyucu M, Ozcan H, Ilisulu C, Kasimoglu Y, Avcu N, Kocaaydin S, Bektas D, Usta G, Akay C, Bekiroglu N, Seymen F. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of the Community about Oral and Dental Health [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 15]. Eur J Dent. 2020;10.1055/s-0040-1716583.
 

Usta G., Çağlar E., Aren G., “Diş Hekimlerinin Enfektif Endokarditi Önleme Konusundaki Bilgilerinin Değerlendirilmesi.”, Turkish Dental Association 25. International Dental Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 4-7 September 2019, pp.373. (Sözlü Sunum, Özet Bildiri)

Can K., Usta G., Aren G., “Apexification of Immature Fractured Teeth with MTA: Case
Series.”, 11th Interim Seminar & Guidelines Workshop of the European Academy of
Paediatric Dentistry, Crete, Greece, 2-4 May 2019, pp.52. (Poster Sunumu, Özet Bildiri)
 

Usta G., Güven Y., Sarp P., Aren G., “Radicular cyst associated with a primary second molar: a case report.”, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry Regional Meeting and 25th Congress of Turkish Society of Paediatric Dentistry, İstanbul, Turkey, 12-14 October 2018, pp180. (Poster Sunumu, Özet Bildiri)
 

Usta G., Kasımoğlu Y., Aren G., “Replante Edilen Bir Dişte İnflamatuar Rezorpsiyonun Tedavisi.” Turkish Dental Association 24. International Dental Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 27-30 September 2018, pp.648-649. (Poster Sunumu, Özet Bildiri)

Koruyucu M., Birant S., Özcan H., İlisulu C., Kasımoğlu Y., Üstün N., Kocaaydın S., Dinç D., Usta G., Akay C., Bekiroğlu N., Seymen F., “Investigation the level of knowledge of the community about oral and dental health.”, International Congress On Preventive Dentistry, Erzurum, Turkey, 5-8 March 2018. (Sözlü Sunum, Özet Bildiri).

Aren G., Usta G., Çayırcı M., Acar B., “Assessment of parents' knowledge and attitudes about artificial additives in toothpaste and brushing / Survey Study.”, International Congress On Preventive Dentistry, Erzurum, Turkey, 5-8 March 2018. (Sözlü Sunum, Özet Bildiri)

Aksakal D., Usta G., Aren G., “Conservative management of an ectopıically erupting permanent maxillar molar: a case report.”, International Congress On Preventive Dentistry, Erzurum, Turkey, 5-8 March 2018. (Poster Sunumu, Özet Bildiri)

Usta G., Kasımoğlu Y., Aren G., “Treatment of Anterior Crossbite in Mixed Dentition: Case Series.” Turkish Dental Association 23. International Dental Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 21- 24 September 2017, Turkiye Klinikleri J Dental Sci 2017;23(Suppl) pp.421. (Poster Sunumu, Özet Bildiri)

Usta G., Aren G., Çayırcı M., “Management of Enamel Hypoplasia With Direct Composite Restorations: Two Case Reports.” AIC 19th International Congress and CONSEURO, Bologna, Italy, 11-13 May 2017, Clin Oral Invest (2017)21:pp1392. (Poster Sunumu, Özet Bildiri)

Areas of Interest

-Orthognathic Surgery

-Chin Aesthetics

-Jaw Cysts and Tumors

-Jaw Trauma

-Dental Implants

Education & Specialization

2011 – Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2016 – Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry – Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Courses & Certifications

TAOMS International Congress
Congress Participation Certificate
Antalya | 2021

TAOMS International Congress
Congress Participation Certificate | 2020

Professional Memberships:

-Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Research and Articles

•Emrah DILAVER, Muazzez SUZEN, Sina UCKAN(2022). Evaluation of parameters related with upper lip aesthetics and dynamic smile following Le Fort I osteotomy, Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

•SUZEN MUAZZEZ, DİLAVER EMRAH, UÇKAN İBRAHİM SİNA (2021). Analysis of Gull in Flight Appearance and Related Parameters Following Le Fort I Osteotomy. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

•SUZEN MUAZZEZ, DİLAVER EMRAH, AK Kıvanç Berke, UÇKAN İBRAHİM SİNA (2022). Analysis of Inferior Nasal Morphology and Nostrils following Le Fort I Osteotomy. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Prof. Dr. Selçuk Basa is a respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. He has trained at top institutions in the USA, UK, Germany, and France. He is known for his important contributions to oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Basa has held major academic leadership positions. He served as Dean of Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and is currently the Dean at Bahçeşehir University. He has guided many specialists and published many scientific papers. His international accreditations and wide surgical experience highlight his leadership in the field.

Oguz Akca - dentist, 4 years of practical experience.

Education

Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Marmara University.

Internships and Seminars

• Advanced training at the University of California, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2013.
• 2nd Spring Dental Symposium, 2013.

Dr. Yunus Uysal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma. He has completed advanced training in hip and knee robotic replacement in Luxembourg. He has also trained in arthroplasty, developmental hip dysplasia, spinal surgery, arthroscopy, and trauma through top international and Turkish programs.

Dr. Uysal is accredited by the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, ICJR, and TOTBID. He holds several certifications and has a strong record of successful surgeries in joint reconstruction and orthopedic trauma.