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Dr. Yahya Özel is a highly experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary diseases, abdominal hernias, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and pursued his specialization in General Surgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. His commitment to advanced surgical techniques led him to further training at Tokyo University Hospital, Japan, in the Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Artificial Organ Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

Throughout his career, Dr. Özel has worked at prestigious institutions, including Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. His extensive experience includes roles in ERCP and surgical endoscopy, as well as advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University, contributing to the education and training of future medical professionals.

Dr. Özel holds several certifications in surgical endoscopy, including the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate. His dedication to minimally invasive surgical techniques, obesity treatment, and hepatobiliary surgery has made him a sought-after specialist in his field. With a career spanning over three decades, he continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, ensuring the best outcomes through his expertise and innovative approach.

Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected retina specialist. He treats retinal detachment, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and performs complex macular surgeries. He has completed hundreds of successful vitreoretinal procedures. Dr. Yilmaz is also skilled in advanced Excimer Laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and No-touch techniques. His work has helped many patients regain clear vision without glasses.

Dr. Yilmaz trained at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the U.S. He combines advanced American surgical methods with Turkish medical practice. He holds accreditation from the European Board of Ophthalmology. He also serves on the TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of organizations such as ARVO, AAO, and ASCRS. He is dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Radiation Oncology

Work History:

1 GATA Military Medical Faculty

2 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

3 T.R. Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Associate Professor

4 T.R Demiroğlu Bilim University \ Professor

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1 Head and Neck Cancers

2 Radiation Oncology

Priority treatments:

1 Prostate cancer

2 Conformal treatments

Special advanced health technologies:

1 Truebeam Stx Technology

2 Halcyons

Education

1991 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Radiation

Oncology Specialization Training

Dr. Batur Gonenc Kanar is a leading cardiologist with training from top European centers. He studied at the Paris Institute of Cardiology, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier in France, and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in the UK. He specializes in advanced electrophysiology. His expertise includes 3D-mapping-guided ablation for atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD, and CRT therapy.

Dr. Kanar currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. He brings international experience to Turkey and has performed over 1,000 electrophysiology and interventional procedures. He represents Türkiye at the European Heart Rhythm Association. He is also an active member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Kanar ensures his patients have access to the latest advances in cardiac care.

Education and Expertise

• 2007 – ANKARA BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2015 – KAYSERI TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2018 – AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RHEUMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Diseases

• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Behcet’s Disease
• Gout Disease
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjogren’s Disease
• Vasculitis

Treatment Methods

• Skin Biopsy
• Infusion Therapies
• Medical Treatment
• Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
• Salivary Gland Biopsy
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection into Important Joint Areas

Experience

• Tunceli Ovacık District Integrated Hospital – General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
• Harran University Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery – Research Assistant (Resignation)
• Hakkari State Hospital – Internal Medicine (Compulsory Service)
• Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital – Rheumatology (Compulsory Service)
• Medical Point Private Batman Hospital – Rheumatology (2.5 years)

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Rheumatology Association
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Izmir Medical Chamber

EDUCATION
High School: 2001 – 2005 İzmir Anatolian High School
University : 2005 – 2011 Ege University Faculty of Medicine

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2013 – 2019 : Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2019 – 2021 : S.B.U. Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital
2021- 2022: Mono Clinic (45-50 cases per month, 95% of which are foreigners. (mostly BBL, breast aesthetics and body shaping))

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
2018 : European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence (Europian Union Board) (written and oral)
2018 : Turkey Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence
2018 : EBOPRAS ( European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Fellowship

COURSES AND TRAININGS
1- Basic Microsurgery Course (Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2016)
2- Dr. Nazım Çerkeş Open Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course (Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, 2018)
3- Facial Aesthetics Course (TPRECD 41st National Congress, Samsun, 2019)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
English (Advanced)

MEMBERSHIPS
TPRECD (Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
EPCD (Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
TASKS
TPRECD Young Plastic Surgeons Advisory Board Member (2021-2022)

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Microsurgery
• Brain Tumors
• Hydrocephalus
• Pituitary Adenoma Surgery
• Spinal Cord and Spine Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Vascular Surgery

Experience

• 2000 – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery – Specialization

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Education & Training

ENT Specialization, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 1996

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990

Professional Experience

Specialist, Ear, Nose & Throat, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, 2005 - Present

Completed military service as a specialist at Eskişehir Military Air Hospital, 2004

Specialist, Istinye State Hospital & Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey, 2004

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetic Surgery, Closed Technique)

Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Correction for better airflow)

Sleep Apnea Surgery Dr. Ilgın is widely regarded for his advanced techniques in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, offering patients highly effective, tailored solutions to improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with sleep-disordered breathing.

Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) using the Thermal Welding Method

Ear Tube Insertion (to treat recurrent ear infections and fluid buildup)

Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair Surgery)

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (For Sinusitis and Polyps)

Salivary Gland Surgery

Education & Expertise

2003 | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

2009 | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics

2016 | Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital – Gynecological Oncology Surgery

2016 | Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Professional Experience

2003 to 2009 | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Doctor & Specialization Training

2009 to 2016 | Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital – Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics

2016 to  Present | Gynecological Oncology Surgeon & Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association – Ankara Medical Chamber

-Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association

-Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association

-Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Courses & Certifications

Clinical Observer | Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre, Gateshead, UK – 2014

Clinical Observer | Barts Health NHS Trust Cancer Clinical Academic Unit, London, UK – 2014 (Two Months)

Dr. İsmail Şener is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist from Turkey. He has over 20 years of experience in both clinical practice and academia. In 2013, he became an Associate Professor. He has published 44 scientific papers, which have received more than 800 citations.

Dr. Şener’s main areas of expertise are oral pathology, implant dentistry, and advanced maxillofacial surgery. He is a member of the International Implantology Team (ITI), the Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology, and the Turkish Dental Association. These memberships show his dedication to professional growth and education.

Education & Expertise

1996 to 2000 | Dicle University – Medical Education

Professional Experience

2001 to 2006 | Diyarbakır State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

2006 to 2009 | Düzce Atatürk State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

2009 to 2013 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

2013 to 2016 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

2017 to 2024 | Pendik Private Century Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

2024 to Present | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

Courses & Certifications

June, 2012 | Trainer Training Course

February, 2010 | Trainer Training Course

March, 2011 | Sleep Medicine Certification Program Preparation Course

December, 2012 | Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Course

DBS Application Training and Course – Dubai

Professional Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Neurology Association

Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

Awards & Recognitions

2014 | Düzce University Rectorship – Publication Success Incentive Award

Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He currently practices at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later became an associate professor and then a professor at the same institution.

Dr. Aydin has broad experience in both academic and private hospitals. He has held leadership positions at Biruni University and Private Medicana Hospital. He is an active member of professional organizations such as TJOD, TSRM, ASRM, and ESHRE.

His main areas of expertise include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, and microsurgical tuboplasty.

Education and Expertise

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Experience

Mardin Derik State Hospital - DHY

Diyarbakır Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics Hospital-Specialty Training

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital-Specialty Training

Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic

Professional Memberships

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Society of Turkish Obstetrics and Gynecology (Istanbul) 

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He received advanced training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Dr. Aslanov diagnoses and treats many gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes inflammatory bowel diseases, digestive system cancers, liver and pancreatic diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

He is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include ERCP, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis. Dr. Aslanov has worked as a research assistant and subspecialist at Ege University. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Izmir Medical Point.

He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

Dr. Metin Özgen is a Professor of Rheumatology at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He completed his training in internal medicine and rheumatology at Fırat University. In 2012, he became an Associate Professor at Malatya İnönü University. He was promoted to Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2020.

Dr. Özgen focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions such as Familial Mediterranean Fever, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Behçet's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. He is experienced in infusion therapies, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and ultrasound-guided joint injections.

He is an active member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association. Dr. Özgen has made important contributions to both clinical practice and academic research in rheumatology.

Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist. She graduated from Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency at SBÜ Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz has served as Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. She currently practices at İzmir Ekonomi University Medical Point Hospital.

She treats many neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, movement disorders, and headaches. Dr. Sahbaz is experienced in advanced treatments such as acute stroke intervention, deep brain stimulation, IVIG therapy, and botulinum toxin injections.

She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Society, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and European Academy of Neurology.

Education

Osmangazi University  Bachelor of Medicine 1995 – 2003

Celal Bayar University  Plastic, Reconstructive and  

Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2009 – 2015

Experience

Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2015 – 2021

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine Medical Park Göztepe Hospital  Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2021 – 2021

Kartal Lütfi Kırdar State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2019 – 2021

Lokman Hekim İstanbul Hospital - Plastic, Reconstructive and  

Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2022 - Today  

Key Areas of Expertise:

General ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur has extensive experience in performing routine and complex ENT surgeries, including tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and the management of chronic ear infections. She is skilled in treating conditions affecting the throat, nose, and ears, providing effective solutions for patients of all ages.

Nasal and Sinus Surgery: Specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, Dr. Aksungur performs advanced procedures for conditions such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, septal deviations, and allergic rhinitis. Her expertise includes functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), ensuring both relief from symptoms and improved nasal function.

Sleep Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is skilled in treating sleep-related disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, using both surgical and non-surgical interventions. Her procedures may include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or the correction of structural abnormalities contributing to sleep disturbances.

Pediatric ENT Surgery: Dr. Aksungur is adept at treating a variety of pediatric ENT conditions, including recurrent ear infections, airway obstruction, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck. Her approach to pediatric care is focused on minimizing trauma and ensuring comfort for her younger patients.

Laryngology and Voice Disorders: With a particular interest in voice and swallowing disorders, Dr. Aksungur specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the larynx, such as vocal cord nodules, laryngitis, and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). She employs both surgical and non-surgical treatments to restore normal voice function.

Head and Neck Oncology: Dr. Aksungur has significant experience in the surgical management of benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region. This includes cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, and salivary glands. Her approach is multidisciplinary, ensuring the best outcomes through collaboration with oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists.

Ear Surgery and Hearing Restoration: Dr. Aksungur has expertise in the surgical treatment of hearing disorders, such as chronic otitis media, eardrum perforations, and conductive hearing loss. She is skilled in performing procedures like tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty to restore hearing and improve the quality of life for her patients.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery: In addition to functional procedures, Dr. Aksungur is experienced in cosmetic surgeries of the nose (rhinoplasty) and other head and neck areas, including reconstructive surgeries for trauma, congenital defects, and post-cancer reconstruction.