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Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.

He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.

He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.

Cardiology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Diseases

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Diseases

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

Education

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training 2011,

Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2006,

Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

• Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan E.A.H 2011-2013, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2011, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Doğan A, Özdemir B, Bal H, Özdemir E, Kurtoğlu N.Ticagrelor-associated thrombotic

thrombocytopenic purpura.Anatol J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;17(1):73-74

Areas of Interests

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• Rhinoplasty- Functional Rhinoplasty- Revision Rhinoplasty
• Face and Neck Aesthetic Surgery
• Nose and Sinus Diseases and Endoscopic Surgery Treatments
• Snoring and Sleep Apnea and Surgical Solutions
• Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat Diseases
• Non-Surgical Solutions in Facial Aesthetics (Filler - Botulinum Toxin)
• Allergic Rhinitis

Education:

• 1985 – 1989 : T.R. M.E.B. Ankara Mimar Kemal Primary School
• 1989 – 1990 : T.R. M.E.B. Bursa Ataturk Primary School
• 1990 – 1997 : T.R. M.E.B. Bursa Girls High School
• 1997 – 2003: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 –2010: T.R. Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Clinic (Assistant Doctor)

Experience:

• 2010 - 2012: Kahramanmaraş State Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2012 - 2013: Istanbul Meditime Surgical Medical Center ENT Specialist
• 2013 - 2014: Istanbul Private Atlas Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2014 - 2015: Istanbul Üsküdar State Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2015 - 2021: Acıbadem Kadıköy Hospital ENT Specialist
• 2021- 2024: Private Practice ENT Specialist
• 2024 March - Present: Liv Hospital Ulus ENT Specialist

surgeon. Dr. Serdar Karaman graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his specialist training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at İnönü University. His previous experiences include Elbistan State Hospital and İnönü University. 

Areas of particular interest: Hand surgery, sports surgery, arthroplasty, cartilage injuries, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgeries, lengthening surgeries and pelvic fractures.



Scientific Publications

Articles Published in International Refereed Journals: 1. Which is more dangerous, earthquake, or the panic? Evaluation of the 24 January 2020 Elazig/Türkiye earthquake related musculoskeletal injuries. E Ergen, O Kaya, Ö Yılmaz, HU Özdeş, ÖC Batur, S Karaman, İ Güzel, .Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Derg 28 (9), 1335-1339 2. The Clinical Results of Tendon Transfers in Patients with Ulnar Palsy. S Karaman, S Ekrem, K Ertem. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews 5 (6), 1144- 1152 3. Clinical results of endoprosthetic reconstructions in metastatic and primary bone tumors. R Sevimli, S Karaman. Medicine Science 11 (1), 199-203 4. A Case of Glomus Tumor in an Unusual Localization of Hand. S Ekrem, S Karaman, K Ertem, H Köse. Clin Case Rep Int. 2020; 4 1198 5. Spontaneous extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture after ironing. S Karaman, M Köroğlu, ZM Özdemir, K Ertem. Oral Presentations Presented at Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2020 National and International Congresses: 1. Medium and Long-Term Results of Patients to whom We Performed Microfracture for Knee Joint Cartilage Damage. Karaman S, Ergen E, Aslantürk O, Kılınç Ö. 30th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 9-14 November 2021. 2. Medium and Short-Term Results in Our Patients Treated with Reconstruction with Endoprosthesis After Resection for Malignant Bone Tumors. Sevimli R., Karaman S. Bone Joint 2021 Online Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 1 - 04 April 2021, p.82 3. Mid-Term Clinical Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint and Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 4. Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K., Aslantürk O. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress (ONLINE), Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 5. Evaluation of Mid-Term Functional Results of Our Patients Who Had Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Kilinç Ö., Ertem K., Ergen E., Karaman S. 17th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Turkey, 16 - 20 November 2020 6. Retrospective Examination of Patients Treated Surgically Due to Carpal Bone Cyst. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.47 7. Streptococus Pneumonia in the Proximal Humerus in a Baby Presenting with Brachial Plexus Disorder Clinic Case Report of Osteomyelitis Due to Disease. Karaman S., Özdeş H. U., Gündüz E. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.152 8. Retrospective Examination of Mid-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of ThumbMmetacarpophalangeal JointCollateral Ligament Injuries. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.139-140 9. Retrospective Examination of Patients Who Had Tendon Transfers Due to Ulnar Nerve Paralysis. Karaman S., Ekrem S., Ertem K. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, p.139 10. Case Report of Radial Nerve Interference Between the Fracture Line in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture . Karaman S., Sağir A., Çoban İ., Sevimli R. 29th National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 27 October 2019, vol.53, pp.147-148 11. Should We Have A Controlling Hip X-Ray In A Child Whom His Hip Ultrasonography Reported As Normal Previously? Ceylan M. F., Karaman S., Karakaplan M. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey 10 - 13 May 2018 12. Medico-Legal Examination Of Patients With Developmental Dysplasia Of Hip Treated Surgically Due To Late Diagnosis. Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S. 17. 17th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 13. Does The Implemented "Developmental Dysplasia Early Screening Program" Reduced The Need For Surgical Treatment? Ceylan M. F., Karakaplan M., Karaman S., Kaya R. 17th international eastern mediterranean family medicine congress, Adana, Turkey, 10 - 13 May 2018 14. Shoulder Septic Arthritis Occurring In Newborn With Brachial Plexus Paralysis Clinic; Case Report Presentation. Yıldırım E, Karaman S. 16th National Congress of the Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity and 5th National Congress of the Hand Therapist Society Abstract Supplement. May 6-9 2018, Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey. Hand Microsurg 2018;7: Suppl1. P.47

Pediatric Endocrinology

Fields of Study and Interests

 Growth delays

 Puberty problems (early or late puberty)

 Menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls

 Increased hair growth in adolescent girls

 Diabetes

 Obesity

 thyroid problems

 pituitary disorders

 genital abnormalities

 micropenis and gynecomastia in children

 Adrenal gland disorders

Education

 Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1993-1997

 Master's Degree Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1997-1999

 Medical Specialization Child Health and Diseases

 Ondokuz Mayıs University 1999-2004

 Minor Specialization Pediatric Endocrinology Ondokuz Mayıs University 2004-2007

Career

 Research Asst. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 1999-2004 Minor Research

Assistant Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology) 2004-

2007

 Asst. Assoc. Dr Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2007

 Specialist Dr. Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service) 2007-2008 Specialist.

Dr. Bakırköy Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory

Service) 2008-2011 Asst.Prof. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2013

 Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2018

 Prof. Dr Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine 2018-2023

 Prof. dr. Biruni University 2023-

Publications: Ulusalararası Bilimsel Dergilerde yayımlanmış eserler 7.1.1. Bek K, Ozkaya

O, Fisgin T, Aliyazicioglu Y, Paksu MS, Ozgen T, Albayrak D, Baysal K. Protein Z and natural

anticoagulants in children on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Pediatr Nephrol.

Specialist of regenerative medicine

Fields of Study and Interests

 Cosmetic Applications Pediatric Dermatology Allergic skin diseases

 Nail Diseases Laser Applications

 Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Autoimmune bullous diseases

 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Sexually transmitted diseases

 hair diseases

 Dermoscopy Skin biopsy Nevus monitoring Filling applications

 Skin tumor surgery and follow-up Botulinum toxin applications Mesotherapy applications

PRP Scar treatment

 spot treatment

 Education

 Load. Lecturer (6 YEARS) Uludağ University

 Faculty of Medicine 2015 Specialization in Medicine

 Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

 Career

 Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Service 2015-2016

 Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

Publications: Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of

omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

Nuclear Medicine

Fields of Study and Interests

 Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

 Gastroenterology Surgery

 Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

 Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Education

 Undergraduate education Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 1989-1995

 Specialist education Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine,

1995-1999

Career

 Research Assistant Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 1995-2000

 Assist. Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006

 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine 2006-2012

 Prof. Dr. Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine 2012-2017

 Private Century Gebze Hospital 2017-2018

 VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital 2019

 VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital 2019-2022

 Medicana Konya Hospital 2023-2024

Medical Oncology

Fields of Study and Interests

 Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

 Cancer Vaccines

 Breast Cancers

 Lung Cancer

 Rare Cancers

Education

 MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

Career

 Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

 Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

 Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

 Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

2012-2013

 Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

 Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

 Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

Areas of Interests

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Healthy life
• Nephritis
• Blood pressure measurement and devices
• Salt
• Chronic patient management
• Renal transplantation/Dialysis

Education

• Tarsus American College (1971-1978)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Student (1978-1984)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Internal Medicine (1987-1991)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Nephrology (1991-1993)
   

Experiences
 

• Liv Hospital-Ulus/İSTANBUL (2013-)
• İstinye University School of Medicine, Professor (2016-)
• Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine, Professor (2013-2015)
• Eczacıbaşı/Baxter RTS Renal A.Ş. (2012-2012)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Professor (2000-2012)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, ABD) (2002-2003)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Associate Professor (1994-2000)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (1993-1994)

Books

For patients

• Hasta Böbrekler (2018): Online book
• İyi ki Yaş Alıyorum (2018)
• Ürem Kreatininim Yüksek Diyalizi Nasıl Önlerim (2017): Online book
• İyi ki Tansiyonum Çıktı (2016)
• 100 Soruda Hipertansiyon (2013)
• Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastası El Kitabı (2004)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 2 (2003)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 1 (2002)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Hipertansiyon (2001)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Kolesterol (2000)

For Students/Assistants/Health Professionals

• Nefroloji Online (2019): Online book
• Pratik Nefroloji (2019): Online book
• Temel Sıvı Elektrolit (2018): Online book
• Hemodiyaliz Hekimi El Kitabı (2010)
• Nefroloji El Kitabı (2007)
• Organ Bağışı ve Medya (2007)
• Günlük Nefroloji ve Böbrek Yetmezliğinde İlaç Kullanımı (2006)
• Hemodiyaliz Hemşiresi El Kitabı (2001)
• Hipertansiyon Güncel Sorunlar (1998)

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Chronic Total Occlusion (Completely occluded heart vessel)

• Complex coronary interventions

• Heart Valve Diseases

• TAVI

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute/Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul /Turkey

• Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine/Medical Doctor Education 2005, Konya/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Arslan S, Abaci O, Kocas C, Kocas BB, Cetinkal G, Dalgic Y,

Karaca OS, Dogan SM. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Long-Term

Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary syndrome. angiology 2017

Orthopedics And Traumatology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Trauma Surgery

• Arthroscopic Surgery

• Arthroplasty

Education

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical Doctor Education

• 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

• Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training

• 2016, Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital

• 2016-2017, Hakkari/Turkey

• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

• 2011-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

• Mus State Hospital (State Service Obligation)

• 2010-2011, Mus/Turkey

• Mus Varto State Hospital

• 2010, Mus/Turkey

Publications: Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

Polat G, Ceylan HH, Kuyucu E, Demir N, Karademir G, Erdil M. Changes in Body Mass Index after

Arthroscopic Surgery and Its Effect on Functional Outcomes, International Journal of Clinical

Fields of Study and Interests

 Aesthetic Surgery

 Microsurgery

 Maxillofacial Surgery

 Burn and Wound Treatment

 Hand Surgery

Education

 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Health Sciences University Plastic Surgery Clinic, 2017

Career

 Batman Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020

 Medicalpark Hospital, 2020-2022

Areas of Interests

• Interventional neuroradiology: brain (intracranial) aneurysms, AVM, carotid stenosis, stroke, cerebrovascular stenosis, intracranial AVF, dural AVF's hemangioma, birthmark, spinal cord vascular diseases, etc.
• Diagnostic neuroradiology: Angiography, MRI, CT
• Diagnostic and interventional radiology

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Institute of Neuroradiology, University of Zurich
• Beth Israel North Hospital Interventional Neuroradiology Clinic - Dr. Alejandro Berenstein, New York, NY, USA
   

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Florence Nightingale Hospitals
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Neuroradiology
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiology

Membership

• Turkish Radiology Association
• Turkish Neuroradiology Society
• Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
• European Society of Neuroradiology
• WFITN (World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology)

Areas of Interests

• Rhinoplasty
   
• Head and Neck Cancers (facial and scalp, tongue, lips, mouth, pharynx, larynx, neck lymph nodes, salivary glands and thyroid cancer surgeries)
   
• Childhood ENT diseases
   
• Sleep apnea and snoring surgery
   
• Surgeries for functional nasal obstructions (turbinates, nasal polyps, etc.)
   
• Surgical treatments of hearing loss
   
• Ear diseases

Education:
 

• Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Department)
   
• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) ENT Diseases
   
• Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Qualification Certificate
   
• University of Pittsburgh Department of ENT Diseases (UPMC) observer physician
   
• Italy Insubria University Department of ENT Diseases observer physician

Experience
 

• Liv Hospital Ulus
   
• Gaziosmanpasa Medical Park Hospital
   
• Bahcelievler Memorial Hospital
   
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
   
• Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
   
• Ardahan State Hospital (compulsory service)

Dr. Behruz Uysal is a top hair transplant surgeon in Turkey. He is known worldwide for his skill and modern techniques. He has performed over 8,000 hair transplant surgeries. Dr. Uysal is respected for his focus on patient care and his artistic approach to hair restoration.

Dr. Uysal leads the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also teaches regularly at Istanbul Aydin University. He is certified in Hair Transplant and Mesotherapy. Dr. Uysal is a member of ISAPS and the Turkish Medical Association. He often speaks at international conferences and live surgery workshops.

NAME Ertan EMEK

TITLE Specialist Doctor

SECTION General Surgery

Summary CV

Date and place of birth: 17.11.1977 / Akyazı, Sakarya, Türkiye

Nationality: TurkishAcademic Title: Specialist Doctor

High School Education: Vangolu Anatolian High School 1995

Foreign Language: English

Graduation: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May

2007

Clinical interests:

Liver transplantation: Live or deceased

Liver, Bile Duct, Pancreatic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Oncological Surgery

Kidney transplantation: Living or deceased