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Dr. Yunus Colakoglu is a Urology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He previously worked at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. He holds a European Board of Urology Certification (FEBU). Dr. Colakoglu completed his specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Colakoglu has published over 20 articles in national and international journals. He has given more than 50 presentations at medical congresses. He is a member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Urological Association. He has advanced training in robotic surgery, kidney transplantation, and urodynamics.

Dr. Mustafa Ozdogan is a Professor and Medical Oncology Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously led the Oncology Department at Memorial Antalya Hospital (2013–2025). He also led the Oncology Department at Medstar Antalya Hospital (2012–2025). Earlier, he served at Akdeniz University (2003–2012).

Education and titles: MD, Erciyes University (1993). Internal Medicine residency, Akdeniz University (1996–2000). Medical Oncology fellowship (2000–2003). Associate Professor (2006). Professor (2011).

Professional memberships and roles: Member of ESMO and ASCO. Board Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology. Co‑Chair of the Head and Neck Cancers Working Group (Medical Oncology Society). President of the Antalya Breast Cancer Association. Member of the Turkish Oncology Workshop.

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

Place and Date of Birth

• İstanbul, 1972

Language Skills

• English, German

Education and Experience

• • 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education
• • 1995-1999, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Specialization
• • 2010, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Oculoplasty, London, England
• • 2008-2022, M.H. Haseki Education and Research Hospital, Oculoplasty Unit

Number of Scientific Publications

• Nearly 50 scientific publications and presentations

Case Experience

• Experience of over 10.000 surgeries

Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Birthplace and Date

Tarsus, 1958

Foreign Languages

English, Japanese

Education and Experience

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1976-82

Specialist Education SB Dışkapı EAH 1984-87

Specialist Education Japan Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine 1987-89

Specialist Education SB Okmeydanı EAH 1989-90

Post-specialist Education USA Case Western Reserve University Faculty of Medicine 1990-91

Associate Professorship Japan Tohoku University Faculty of Medicine 1993-96

Case experience

Over 40,000 surgical case experience

Associations of which he is a member

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificate

LASIK Certificate Crete University Faculty of Medicine (Prof.Dr. I.Pallikaris)

Awards

Japanese Government- Education, Science and Ministry of Culture (Monbusho), Research Scholarship (1987-89)

Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award (1988-89)

United States-Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Fighting Blindness Travel Fellowship (1988)

Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award (1994-95)

Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award (1995-96)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He holds the official plastic surgery expert title from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. He completed fellowships in the US and Turkey to refine his surgical techniques.

• Recognized as a top plastic surgeon by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Performs FUE hair transplants, rhinoplasty, and complex mommy makeovers.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Prof. Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urologist in practice since 2011. He is known for strong clinical and academic work. He earned his Ph.D. in 2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2020. He was appointed Professor of Urology in 2025.

He has performed over 3,000 urological surgeries, including complex and advanced cases. His care is evidence-based and patient-centered. He treats many international patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe. He leads a team focused on innovation and quality. Their practice follows international standards.

Prof. Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin was born in Istanbul in 1981. In 2000, she graduated from Istanbul Galatasaray High School. In 2006, she graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In 2010, she completed her specialty training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and became a Psychiatry Specialist. He completed the first 2 training modules of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. In 2011-2012, she completed her State Service Obligation in Antalya Kumluca State Hospital.

In 2012, she completed her training at the Sexual Education, Research and Treatment Association and became a certified therapist. She has articles in Turkish and English published in national and international scientific journals, congress proceedings and book chapters. Her professional interests; Eating disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions and Psychosomatic Disorders. She speaks fluent English and French. Since 2014, she has been working as the Pink Clinic supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital and as a lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology. She is married and has one child.

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.