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Okkes Baz
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Birinci Eye Hospital

Okkes Baz

11 years of experience
Dr. Okkes Baz is a well-established ophthalmologist with expertise in vitreoretinal surgery, cataract surgery, and medical retina. He is proficient in procedures such as vitrectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, and LASIK eye surgery among others. Dr. Baz is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and has a number of relevant publications to his name.Read more
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Kursat Karadayi
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Kursat Karadayi

29 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Abdominal lining cancers
  • Gastric cancer
  • Colon rectum cancer
  • pancreatic cancer
  • breast cancer diseases
  • Thyroid cancer diseases
  • Liver gallbladder surgery
  • Laparoscopic cancer surgery

 

  • Education
  • 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
  • 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

 

  • Experience
  • 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
  • 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
  • 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
  • 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
  • October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
  • January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

 

  • Memberships in Scientific Organizations
  • Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
  • National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
  • Refereeing in Scientific Journals
  • Turkish Journal of Surgery
  • Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
  • Dicle Medical Journal

 

  • Awards
  • Best Research Award (E19)
  • Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
  • Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
  • Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
  • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
  • Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
  • TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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  • Education and Training:
  • Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
  • Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
  • Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

 

  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
  • General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
  • Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

 

  • Achievements and Recognition:
  • Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
  • Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

 

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Isa Kaman
21 years of experience
Turkey, Tekirdag
Dr. Kaman Health Travel

Isa Kaman

21 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association

Education

  • 1996 — graduated from Beypazarı High School
  • 2002 — graduated from the Istanbul University Medicine Faculty, academic title: general surgery.

Work experience

  • 2003-2004 — Yeşilyurt State Hospital, family physician
  • 2005-2010 — Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
  • 2012-2016 — Çerkezköy Government Hospital
  • 2016 — Private Optimed Hospital.

Membership in organizations

  • The Turkish Surgeons Association
  • The Turkish Medical Association.

 

 

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Tansu Turgut
14 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Tansu Turgut

14 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Urology Association

He completed his medical education in Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1995. Between 1995-2000, he completed his specialization in Urology at Dokuz Eylül University Department of Urology.

After his specialization, he worked as a urology specialist at Bayındır State Hospital, Karşıyaka State Hospital, Kemalpaşa State Hospital.
After his specialty education, he continued his vocational education by participating in many different educations, courses and congresses. He received different educations such as endourology courses, PNL - RIRS (closed kidney stone surgeries) course, CİSED training (Association of Sexual Health Institute). He made frequent speeches in congresses, television programs and social media, especially in recent times. He is the member of Turkish Urology Association, Urological Surgery Association and European Urology Association.

Op. Dr. Tansu Turgut is fluent in English and his level of German is intermediate.

Laparoscopic Kidney Cancer

  • Kidney Cysts
  • Kidney Duct Stenosis Operations
  • Holmium Laser Closed (Percutaneous / Flexible-RIRS) Kidney Stone Surgery
  • Laser Endoscopic Ureteral Stone Surgery
  • Radical Cystectomy Ileal Bladder (Artificial Bladder) Surgery
  • Closed Bladder Cancer Surgery (TUR-M)
  • Laser Closed Bladder Cancer and Bladder Stone Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery
  • Endoscopic Prostate Treatment (Prostate treatment with laser and plasma kinetic technology TUR-P, TURIS, BiVAP, HOLEP)
  • Testicular Cancer Treatments
  • Urinary Incontinence Treatments
  • Varicocele and Infertility Treatments
  • Undescended Testicle
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux Treatments
  • Hipospadias (Prophet's Sunnah) Circumcision
  • One-piece, two-piece, three-piece transverse-longitudinal Penile Prosthesis Implantation in the erection problem (impotence) (happiness stick)
    *REVERSE VASECTOMY*
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Murat Sari
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Murat Sari

8 years of experience

Education and Career


2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

 

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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Huseyin Uygun
23 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Surprise Experts Clinic

Huseyin Uygun

23 years of experience
Dr. Huseyin Uygun is a dentist, dental hygienist, and pediatric dentist with 23 years of experience. His areas of expertise include a wide range of dental procedures such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants, veneers, braces, root canal treatment, tooth whitening, and more.Read more
5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Facelift surgery $3000 - $4000
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) $2250
Liposuction
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Isil Yurdaisik
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Menfis Health Novimaj

Isil Yurdaisik

34 years of experience
Dr. Isil Yurdaisik is a radiology specialist with notable contributions to research on ionizing radiation exposure in covid-19 patients. She is also known for performing the gastric balloon procedure.Read more
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Hulya Erkek
20 years of experience
4.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Turkeyana Clinic

Hulya Erkek

20 years of experience

C O U R S E SA N D CERTIFICATES

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• SaglikBilimleriÜniversitesiAromaterapiSertifikasi.

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4.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Rhinoplasty (nose job) $3000 - $3500
Tummy tuck $2000 - $6000
Breast lift $3500 - $4500
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Hacer Erayhan
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Academic Hospital

Hacer Erayhan

17 years of experience
Dr. Hacer Erayhan is a hair transplant specialist based in Istanbul, Turkey. She has 16 years of experience in hair loss treatments. Dr. Erayhan is proficient in FUE, FUT, and DHI techniques for hair transplantation, and also performs cosmetic procedures. She is one of the first accredited hair transplant specialists in Turkey.Read more
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Ibrahim Altoparlak
16 years of experience

Ibrahim Altoparlak

16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Grand Clinic
Doctor's visit price on request
Breast lift $5027.92 - $6703.89
Otoplasty (ear surgery) $2793.29 - $5586.57
Rhinoplasty (nose job) $2793.29 - $4469.26
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Erkan Kaptanoglu
32 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estexper Clinic

Erkan Kaptanoglu

32 years of experience

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.

He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.

At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.

With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.

In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.

In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.

He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

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Liposuction $1500 - $3500
Rhinoplasty (nose job) $1900 - $3500
Tummy tuck $3700
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Selcuk Silay
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Selcuk Silay

13 years of experience

Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

  • 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
  • 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
  • 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

  • Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
  • 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
  • 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
  • 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
  • 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

  • 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
  • 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
  • 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
  • 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
  • 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

  • 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
  • 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

  • The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
  • The European Association of Urology
  • The European Society for Paediatric Urology
  • The Turkish Association of Urology.
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Selahattin Tugrul
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Selahattin Tugrul

12 years of experience

Education

 1987 - 1993, (Doctorate) İstanbul University, Faculty of Medicine,  

1993 – 1997, (Medical Specialty) İstanbul University, Faculty of Medicine,

 

Experience 

 2012 – 2016, (Assistant Professor) Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

 2016 – 2022, (Associate Professor) Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

2022 – 2024, (Professor) Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

2024 – Present, (Professor) Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

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Volkan Piyade
25 years of experience

Volkan Piyade

25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Albadent Clinic
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Bilal Ergul
20 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Ankara
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Bilal Ergul

20 years of experience

Dr. Bilal Ergul, MD, is a pioneering force in the field of gastroenterology.  

His innovative treatment protocols have transformed the lives of many patients, including a remarkable case where he successfully treated a patient with a Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.

Dr. Bilal Ergul, often says, ‘Healing is more than treating a condition; it’s about restoring hope and improving lives.’ This philosophy is evident in every aspect of his work, making his and his team truly inspirational figure in the medical community."
He has authored around 100 publications in different academic topics

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Savas Ceylan
30 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Savas Ceylan

30 years of experience

Education and Specialization:

  • Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
  • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

Professional Experience:

  • 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
  • 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
  • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

International Experience:

  • 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
  • Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

Clinical Experience:

  • Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
    • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
    • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
    • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
    • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
    • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

Professional Memberships:

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
  • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
  • International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

Awards:

  • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
  • Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University
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Berat Can Palazoglu
4 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Avangart Dental Clinic

Berat Can Palazoglu

4 years of experience

Dentist Berat Can Palazoğlu was born in Ordu in 1996. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in his hometown of Ordu, demonstrating early on a commitment to his studies and a passion for healthcare. In 2020, he graduated from the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, where he honed his skills and knowledge in dental care. Following his graduation, he joined the Avangart Dental Clinic family, where he currently serves his patients with dedication and expertise, striving to provide the highest quality dental care and ensure the best outcomes for their oral health.

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Dr Banu Yildirim
21 years of experience
Turkey, Gebze
Vitalia Merkez Prime Hospital

Dr Banu Yildirim

21 years of experience
SpecialitySleep Disorders
Vertigo (dizziness)
Stroke (paralysis)
Epilepsy
Muscle Diseases
Regression Therapy
AboutFields of Specialization and Medical Interest:
- Migraine (Headache)
- EEG- EMG
- Sleep Disorders
- Vertigo (dizziness)
- Stroke (paralysis)
- Epilepsy
- Alzheimer's
- Parkinson's
- Polyneuropathy
- Panic disorder
- Fibromylalgia (soft tissue rheumatism)
- Muscle Diseases
- Regression therapy
Education- 2008, Specialization Training in Neurology Department, Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
- Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University
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Sevda Tok
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
İstanbul Diş Akademisi

Sevda Tok

11 years of experience

Uzm. Dt. Sevda TOK was born in Konya in 1993. In 2017, she graduated from Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2018, she completed her speciality training in Endodontics, which she started at Ordu University in 2022. He spent 2 months of observation and case follow-up at Hakan Uncu Dental Clinic in Germany. He performs broken instrument removal, regenerative treatment of teeth with open root tips, retreatment (re-root canal treatment), canal treatment of inclined and lesioned teeth. She has attended many seminars and courses in the field of endodontics.

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Ibrahim Alatas
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Ibrahim Alatas

29 years of experience

Education: 

 1989-1995, Physician (M.D.), Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine 

 1999-2005, Neurosurgery Department, Vakıf Gureba Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 

 

Experiences: 

 2006-2008, Specialist Physician, Bağcılar Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 

 2008-2009, Specialist Physician, Avicenna Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 

 2009-2010, Specialist Physician, Taksim Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 

 2010-2013, Specialist Physician, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

 2013 – Still Continues, Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery Department, Istanbul Science University, Istanbul, Turkey 

Languages: English, Turkish 

 

OCCUPATIONAL SOCIETIES 

 06.2014-Present Day Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society 

 

Awards: 

2022 – The Best Presentation Award in 39th National Pediatric Surgery Congress, 12th National Pediatric Urology Congress, 25th National Pediatric Surgery Nurse Congress. 2-5 November 2022. The relationship between urodynamically prolapsed bladder compliance and markers of urinary fibrosis in spina bifida patients. 

2016 – The Best Poster Award in Turkish Orthopaedic Surgery Society Scientific Congress. "Medium-term results of surgical treatment of knee flexion contracture in meningomyelocele patients who can walk." 

2016 – The Best Poster Award in Turkish Pediatric Surgery Society Scientific Congress. "Prevalence of Inguinoscrotal Pathologies and Risk Factors in spina bifida patients." 

2014 - The Best Poster Award in Turkish Pediatric Surgery Society Scientific Congress. "Urodynamic Differences in Spina Bifida Patients with High Pressure and Low Pressure Detrusor Overactivity," Ş.K. Özel, İ. Alataş, T. Tunç, A. Alim, H. Canaz, Turkish Pediatric Surgery Society Scientific Congress, Antalya, 2014. 

2013 – 8th Award in Neurosurgery Society 27th Scientific Congress "Clinical Significance of Lumbar Examination Findings in Children with Closed Spinal Dysraphism: A Urodynamic Study," K.ÖZEL, İ.ALATAŞ, S.BAYDIN, B.DEMİRGİL, O.AKDEMİR, E.EMEL Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Scientific Congress, 12-16 April 2013. 

2012 - "THE PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR" MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2011 - "Appreciation" 08.02.2011 - 471 GOVERNORSHIP OF ISTANBUL 2011 - "Appreciation" 08.02.2011 - 2727 GOVERNORSHIP OF ISTANBUL 

 

Study Abroad: 

2013-2015 - Minimal Invasive Fetal Surgery Training for Spina Bfida. German Fetal Surgery and Minimal Invasive Surgery Center (DZFT), Giessen University Hospital Giessen, Germany. 

2005-2016 - Fetal Surgery Training for Spina Bfida. University of Zurich, Switzerland. 

2016-2017 - Fetal Surgery Training for Spina Bfida. Katowice University, Poland. 

 

Thesis Supervision 

Investigating the frequency of spinal anomalies and deformities in the children aged 0-18 months, who underwent primary repair due to meningomyelocele. Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. 2014. 

Investigating the relationship between lower extremity, muscle strength and mobility and functional walking level and quality of life in the patients with Lumbosacral Spina Bifida. Istanbul Medipol University Health Sciences Institute. 2017. 

 

Participation as Meeting-Symposium Speaker: 

1. “From Basic to Clinic” Neuropathic Bladder in Children with Spina Bifida Symposium, 23-24 September 2022, Istanbul. 

2. Urological Problems In Spina Bifida and Postnatal Urological Results of Fetal Repair. National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress, Intrauterine NTD Surgery Panel. 14 May 2015, Antalya 

 

International Publications: 

1. Investigating the frequency of spinal anomalies and deformities in the children aged 0-18 months, who underwent primary repair due to meningomyelocele. Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. 2014. 

2. Investigating the relationship between lower extremity, muscle strength and mobility and functional walking level and quality of life in the patients with Lumbosacral Spina Bifida. Istanbul Medipol University Health Sciences Institute. 2017. 

3. Treating polyostotic monosystemic cranial and spinal Langerhans cell histiocytosis with surgery and chemotherapy. Karagöz, F.G., Baş, N.S., Emel, E., Alataş, İ., Rejin Kabudi Pediatric Neurosurgery 38:2006-211 (2003) 

4. Spinal osteoid associated with magnetic resonance imaging. Karagöz, F.G., Seyithanoğlu, M.H., Sencer, A., Emel, E., Alataş, İ., İzgi, A.N., Journal of Neurosurgery (Pediatric) 100:532-536, (2004) 

5. Migration of subduroperitoneal shunt into the subdural space: an unusual complication. Erhan Emel, Karagöz, F.G., Baş, N.S., Alataş, İ., Sel, B., Fadıllıoğlu, S., Pediatric Neurosurgery 41:201-205 (2005) 

6. Thoracic and lumbar tuberculous spondylitis treated by posterior debridement, graft placement, and instrumentation: a retrospective analysis in 19 cases J Neurosurg Spine 3:450-458 (2005) Karagöz F.G., Emel E. M.D., Baş N.S. M.D., Hacısalihoğlu S. M.D., Seyithanoğlu M.H. M.D., Karaçor S.E. M.D., Özkan N. M.D., Alataş İ. M.D., Sel B. M.D. 

7. Accuracy of pedicle screw placement for upper and middle thoracic pathologies in the cases without spinal deformity using conventional methods. Karagöz F.G., Emel E., MD, Seyıthanoğlu M.H., MD, Baş N.S., MD, Özkan, N., MD, Sel B. MD, Aycan A., MD, Alataş İ.,MD 

8. Non-contiguous multifocal spinal tuberculosis involving cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral segments: a case report. Eur Spine J (2006) 15:1019-1024 DOI 10.1007/s00586-586-005-0989-0 Emel E., Karagöz F.G., Güzey D., Baş N.S., Sel B., Alataş İ., MD 

9. Emel E, Karagöz, F.G., Emel, Alataş, İ., Delayed infection 6 years after spinal instrumentation: a case report Turk Neurosurg.17:116-20, (2007) 

10. Clear cell ependymoma of the temporal lobe in a child: a case report. Pediatric neurosurgery, 44:79- 84,(2008) Seyithanoğlu, M.H., Karagöz, F.G., Emel, E., Alataş, İ., Acarbaş, A.,Özkan, N., 

11. Can recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma be predicted? A retrospective analysis of 292 cases Tugcu, B., Tanrıverdı, O., Baydın, Hergunsel, S.B., Gunaldı, O., Ofluoğlu, E., Alataş, İ., Demirgil, B., Emel, E.,(2013) 

12. Publication rate of oral and poster presentations at the annual congress of Turkish Neurosurgery Society between 2005 and 2009. (2013) Yaman, M., Akdemır, O., Gökcedag, A., Alataş, İ., Harman, F., Canaz, H., 

13. Canaz H, Ayçiçek E, Akçetin MA, Akdemir O, Alataş I, Özdemir B. Supra- and infra-torcular double occipital encephalocele, Neurosurgery (Astur). 9 October 2014. ktb: S1130-1473(14)00120-1. doı: 10.1016/j.neucir.2014.09.002. 

14. Alataş I, Gündağ M, Canaz H, Emel E. Three level spinal dysraphism: multiple composite Type 1 and Type 2 split cord malformation. Roman Neurosurgery (2014) XXI 4: 477 – 479 

15. Gökhan CANAZ, Hüseyin CANAZ, İbrahim ALATAŞ, Osman AKDEMİR. Dizygotic twins with Myelomeningocele: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery. 2015, Volume: 25, Number: 3, 352-354 

16. I. Alataş, H. Demirci, Hüseyin Canaz, O. Akdemir, S. Baydin, K. Özel. 'The role of urodynamic studies in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spina bifida', Asia Neurosurgery Journal 2015, Volume 10, Number 2, 83-86. 

17. Alataş I, Canaz H, Akkoyun N, Er A, Demirhan O, Kızılay D, Emel E. 'Neural Tube Defects in Jarcho-Levin Syndrome: Study of Twenty-Eight Cases’, Pediatric Neurosurgery 2015, DOI: 10.1159/0 

18. Özdemir B, Batçık E, Ayçiçek E, Canaz G, Akdemir O, Alataş I, Canaz H. Investigation of dose-dependent neuroprotective effect of human recombinant erythropoietin in acute spinal cord injury induced rats. Int J Clin Exp Med 2016;9(3):6385-6393 

19. Canaz H, Canaz G, Uçar BY, Alataş İ. Hemimetameric shift in spina bifida: three case reports. Child Nervous System (2016). DOI:10.1007/s00381-016- 3292- y 

20. Secrets of Anesthesia in Fetoscopic Surgery. (October 2015 Trials in Anesthesia and Critical Care) A. Saraçoğlu , T.Saraçoğlu, İ.Alataş ,H Kafalıoğlu 

21. Pituitary adenoma in monozigotic twins with Cri du Chat syndome: a rare case report (November 2016 Romania Neurosurgery) G.Canaz, H.Canaz, İ.Alataş 

22. Foramina parietalia permagna: familial and radiological evaluation of two cases and review of literature (December 2016 Child Nervous System) L.Gabor,H. Canaz, G.Canaz,I Alataş 

23. İbrahim Alataş, Hüseyin Canaz, Ayten Saraçoğlu, Haluk Kafalı, Gökhan Canaz, Mehmet Tokmak Statistical analysis of associated vertebrae and costal anomalies in Spina Bifida patients (June 2016 Roman Neurosurgery) 

24. Using functional mobility scale for assessing and studying association of lesion and ambulation level with kidney malposition in Spina Bifida. (January 2016 ) Z.İyigün T.Duymaz, L.Özgönenel, İ.Alataş 

25. Gabor L, Canaz H, Canaz G, Kara N, Alataş I, Bozkuş H. Russell–Silver Syndrome Associated with Low Conus Medullaris J Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2016 October-December; 11 (4):361-363. DOI: 10.4103/1817 1745.199482 

26. Alataş I, Canaz H, Özel K, Gedikbaşı A, Kohl T. Repair of spina bifida aperta with percutaneous minimal invasive fetoscopic method: first two cases in Turkey. Perinatal Journal 2016; 24 (1):54-60 

27. Alataş I, Canaz H, Özel K. Cord Release After Fetal Surgery. Child Nervous System Number: 10.1007/s00381- 017-3416- z 

28. Birgül A, Canaz G, Uğur M, Tokmak M, Kasap M, Alataş I, Canaz H. Effects of individual or combined use of alpha-lipoic acid and methylprednisolone on malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, and catalase levels in acute spinal cord injury in rats. JH Science. DOI: 10.17532/jhscı.2016.409 

29. İbrahim Alataş, Hüseyin Canaz, Ayten Saraçoğlu, Haluk Kafalı, Gökhan Canaz, Mehmet Tokmak. Statistical Analysis of Associated Vertebrae and Costal Anomalies in Spina Bifida Patients. Roman Neurosurgery (2016) XXX 2:258-266 İbrahim Alataş, Hüseyin Canaz, Ayten Saraçoğlu, Haluk Kafalı, Gökhan Canaz, Mehmet Tokmak Istanbul, Turkey, Statistical analysis of associated vertebrae and costal anomalies in Spina Bifida patients. Roman Neurosurgery | Volume XXX / Number 2 | 2016 / April-June 

30. Canaz H, Canaz G, Doğan I, Alataş I. Health-related quality of life in non-paraplegic (ambulatory) children with myelomeningocele. Child Nervous System. 27 June 2017. DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3494- Y. 

31. Alataş I, Canaz G, Kayran NA, Kara N, Canaz H. Shunt revision rates in myelomeningocele patients in the first year of life: a retrospective study of 52 patients. Child Nervous System. 2017 November 20. DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3663- Z. 

32. Canaz H, Alataş I, Canaz G, Gümüşsuyu G, Cacan MA, Saraçoğlu A, Uçar BY. Surgical treatment of patients with myelomeningocele-related spine deformities: Study of 26 cases. Child Nervous System. 25 Ocak 2018. DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-3731- Z. 

33. Canaz H, Canaz G, Doğan I, Alataş I. Health-related quality of life in non-paraplegic (ambulatory) children with myelomeningocele. Child Nervous System. 2017 November; 33 (11): 1997-2002. DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017- 3494- y. Epub 2017 June 27. PMID: 28656385. 

34. Kasap M, Canaz H, Canaz G, Tokmak M, Bingül A, Alataş I. Morphometric Analysis Of Dose-Dependent Effect Of Progesterone On Experimental Vasospasm-Induced Rat Femoral Arteries. Asian J Neurosurgery. 2018 April-June; 13(2):271-276. DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.228567. PMID: 29682020; PMCID: PMC58 

35. Alataş I, Canaz G, Arslan G, Çevik S, Kaçmaz B, Kara N, Canaz H. Analysis of Denver Neurodevelopmental Screening Test Results of Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, and Microcephaly Patients. J Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2018 January-March; 13(1):28-33. doı: 10.4103/JPN.JPN_156_17. PMID: 29899768; PMCID: PMC5982489. 

36. Canaz H, Alataş I, Saraçoğlu A, Özel K, Gedikbaşı A. Open Fetal Surgery in Turkey. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2019;45(2):135-136. DOI: 10.1159/000492818. Epub 2018 October 9. PMID: 30300900. 

37. Saraçoğlu A, Saraçoğlu KT, Canaz H, Alataş I, Gedikbaşı A, Kafalı IH. Hemodynamic monitoring for fetal surgery: open versus fetoscopic repair of myelomeningocele. Anesthesia and Intensive Care. 2018;50(5):385- 386. DOI: 10.5603/AIT.a2018.0041. PMID: 30615799. 

38. Alataş, İbrahim & Özel, Seyhmus & Kara, Nursu & Canaz, Hüseyin. (2020). Urodynamic Study Findings Prior to Myelomeningocele Repair in Neonates. Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences. 15. 220. 10.4103/jpn.JPN_91_19. 

39. Özcan Ç, Polat Ö, Alataş I, Çamur S, Sağlam N, Uçar BY. Clinical and radiological results of kyphectomy and sliding growing rod surgery technique in children with myelomeningocele. J Orthop Surg Res. 2020 1 December; 15 (1):576. ytl: 10.1186/s13018-020-02099-2 . PMID: 33261632; PMCID: PMC7708111. 

40. Temizsoylu, Onur & KOÇKAR, Alev & Alataş, İbrahim & CANAZ, Hüseyin & ŞENGÜL, Elvan & YÜZBAŞIOĞLU, Erdal. (2020). Relationship between ocular and computed tomography findings in patients with spina bifida. Europe Research Journal. 10.18621/avro.534872. 

41. Canaz G, Canaz H, Erdoğan ET, Alataş I, Emel E, Matur Z. Neurological Examination in Patients Who Underwent Surgery Due to Myelomeningocele, Evaluation of SEP Results, MRG Results and Lesion Levels. J Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2020 October-December; 15 (4): 393-401. doı: 10.4103/jpn.JPN_77_19. Epub 2021 January 19. PMID: 33936304; PMCID: PMC8078630. 

42. Nazlı Korkmaz, İbrahim Alataş, Nejdet Öncü, Ali Ekiz, Alev Atis Aydın. The Evaluation of Risk Factors and Results in Pregnant Women with Intrauterine Fetal Hydrocephalus: A Single Center Experience. Ulutaş Md. J. 2022 ; 8(1); 58-63 DOI: 10.5455/emj.20211122060917 

43. Subcutaneous Reflex Revisited: How Valuable is its Determination in Children with Spina Bifida? A Descriptive Study In A Cohort of 217 Patients. Kerem Özel, Arzu Canmemiş, Nilüfer Göknar, Cengiz Candan, Orhan Alizada, İbrahim Alataş. Turkish Neurosurgery, DOI: 10.5137/1019- 5149 .JTN.36527-21.2 

44. Prevalence of Inguinoscrotal Pathologies and Risk Factors in a Cohort of 388 Children with Spina Bifida. Ş. Kerem Özel, Mustafa Alper Küçüknane, Dicle Özge Özgenel, Vuslat Özer, Hüseyin Canaz, İbrahim Alataş. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 2022; 64:542-548 

45. Effect of Probiotic Prophylaxis on Urinary Tract Infection in Children with Neural Tube Defect "Effect of Probiotic Prophylaxis on Urinary Tract Infection in Children with Neural Tube Defect" Effect of Probiotic Prophylaxis on Urinary Tract Infection in Children with Neural Tube Defect 

46. "Craniospinal MRI Findings In Spina Bifida Patients Following Fetoscopic, Open And Postnatal Repairs" Gazzetta Medica Italiana - Archivio per le Scienze Mediche. Orjinal Makale Gazz Med Ital - Arch Sci Med-5055 

47. Socio-Economic Profile of Families with Spina Bifida Children in Turkiye. Larissa Andrada Ay, Ibrahim ALATAS, Şeymuz Kerem ÖZEL, Orkhan ALIZADE, Nesrin AKKOYUN, EJNS-D-23-00198 Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery

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