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Dr. Derya Bingöl is an award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon with 15+ years of experience. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate and performs 150-200 aesthetic operations annually. She is a co-founder of D'best Clinic, has written 21 scientific works, and is a member of The Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

Dr. Alaattin Ozturk is a respected General Surgeon from Turkey with 26 years of experience. He treats conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, acid reflux, breast cancer, genital warts, gallstones, and hemorrhoids. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and hemorrhoidectomy.

Dr. Ozturk earned his medical degree from Uludag University. He completed his surgical training at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital. He has published over 21 scientific articles. Dr. Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association. He is dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care.

Dr. Dilek Demirez is a skilled plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with almost 30 years of experience. She has performed more than 3,500 procedures. Her main areas of focus are rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and abdominoplasty.

Dr. Demirez has advanced training in microsurgery and experimental surgical techniques. She is an Assistant Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University. She is known for her dedication to new surgical methods and for achieving excellent results for her patients.

Dr. Mustafa Akarcay is an experienced ENT specialist with over 20 years in otolaryngology. He is known for his advanced treatments and surgical skills in ear, nose, and throat diseases.

He has led the ENT Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also served as Associate Professor at İzmir and İnönü Universities. Dr. Akarcay has made important contributions to research and education in his field.

He has worked at leading Turkish hospitals, including Memorial Şişli Hospital, Medistate Kavacık Hospital, and Şişli Kolan International Hospital. There, he used innovative ENT techniques and mentored new specialists.

Dr. Tarık Akar is an experienced internist. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000. He completed his specialty training in 2004. Dr. Akar has published 19 international and 6 local papers. He has also presented 25 papers at medical congresses. These achievements show his strong contribution to medical science.

Dr. Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include POEM for achalasia, ESD for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers, and ERCP for bile duct disorders. He also performs Z-POEM for Zenker’s Diverticulum and G-POEM for gastroparesis. He has received awards such as Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster at the 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress.

Dr. Esra Cabuk Comert is an experienced Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and IVF Specialist based in Ankara, Turkey. She specializes in IVF, genital aesthetics, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. Dr. Comert has managed over 20,000 cases. She has also trained more than 80 doctors in cosmetic gynecology.

Dr. Comert serves as Turkey’s official lead trainer for Neuvia vaginal filler applications. She is known for her work in cosmetic gynecology. She provides care for international patients and supports health tourism. Dr. Comert offers advanced treatments to patients from around the world.

Dr. Safa Manav is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in facial and breast procedures. He is known internationally for his high standards and skill. Dr. Manav graduated with high honors from Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training at Gazi University. He then pursued a fellowship at UZ Brussels Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Dr. Manav has received several awards. These include the Clinical Branch First Prize (2021), Best Paper Award (2019), and Best Free Paper at TPRECD (2017). He is an active member of ISAPS and the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. His memberships reflect his dedication to excellence and innovation in plastic surgery.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a medical oncologist with expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head-neck, and gastrointestinal cancers. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital. He then pursued a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Dr. Solak has managed many complex cancer cases. He has contributed to clinical advancements at respected centers, including the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has also worked at Hitit University Corum Training Hospital and Medical Park Hospital. His experience shows a strong commitment to cancer care and research.

Dr. Melikgazi Ozturk is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He has worked as a specialist at several leading hospitals, including Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Afyonkarahisar State Hospital, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, and Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk completed his specialist training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, where he also served as a research assistant from 2018 to 2023. He received his medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He has also worked as a general practitioner at Çorum Sungurlu State Hospital. Dr. Ozturk’s background combines strong clinical experience with academic research in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Aylin Turan is a highly experienced Dentist Aesthetician with expertise in Bleaching Cosmetics, Implants, Porcelain Fillings, Laminate Veneers, Composites, and Metal Supported Porcelain. She is a member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Association, has completed various courses related to cosmetic dentistry, and graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Murat Ustun is a General Surgery Specialist in Istanbul with over 20 years of experience. He has worked at top hospitals, including Memorial Şişli Hospital, LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, and Acibadem Maslak Hospital. He also founded the Bariatric and Metabolic Center at Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Dr. Ustun has performed more than 6,000 advanced laparoscopic surgeries. He is skilled in endoscopic, laparoscopic, revisional, and minimally invasive bariatric procedures. He has attended 4 symposiums, 7 congresses, and 10 workshops, courses, and certified trainings.

He is a member of several national and international associations. These include the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society, the International Bariatric Club, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a bariatric surgeon with expertise in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures. He has been practicing since 2015. He trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, one of Turkey’s busiest centers for laparoscopic surgery.

He graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. This university is known for its work in sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Temizgonul also has experience in war surgery from his service at the Syrian border. He has published several peer-reviewed articles and is known for his caring approach to patients.

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

Faculty Member

2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

VM MEDICALPARK PENDIK HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY PENDIK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Faculty Member

2012 - 2014, Hatay/Türkiye

HATAY ANTAKYA STATE HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BAHÇELİEVLER MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2013 - 2017, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2007 - 2009, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

NISA HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2007 - 2009, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

CEYLANPINAR STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2006 - 2007, Istanbul/Türkiye

GUMUSSUYU MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Brain Tumors
• Glial Tumors
• Meningiomas
• Brain Metastases
• Skull Base Tumors
• Posterior Fossa Tumors
• Intraventricular Masses
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Scalp and Bone Tumors
• Cerebral Edema
• Cerebral Hemorrhages
• Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
• Cavernomas
• Head Injuries

“I was born in 1991 in the district of Ünye in Ordu. I am married and a fatherof one child. I graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. Between 2016 and 2021, I completed my residency training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Eskişehir Osmangazi University.

Subsequently, from 2021 to 2023, I worked as a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and AestheticSurgery at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof.

Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital. Currently, I provide services in Istanbul at a private healthcare institution, specializing in all types of aesthetic surgical procedures, non-surgical aesthetic treatments, hair transplantation, reconstructive surgery, congenital anomalies, and skin cancers.”

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Dentist / Prosthodontist

2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE DENTEKA ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Dentist / Prosthodontist

2006 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE IVORY ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Dentist / Prosthodontist

2006 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY

Dentist

Dr. Akif Nuri Doğan is an internal medicine specialist. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002. He completed his residency at Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008.

He works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for internal diseases. His main areas of focus are obesity, reflux, hypertension, diabetes, and chronic fatigue.

Dr. Doğan has gained experience at Elazig Military Hospital, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, and Akseki State Hospital. He is known for his evidence-based approach and dedication to patient care.