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Specializations

Nose Aesthetics Aesthetics

Facial Applications in Surgery

Breast Aesthetics

Body Shaping Aesthetics

liposuction

Botox-Filling-Mesotherapy Procedures

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a respected radiation oncologist with 37 years of experience. He is known for his skill in advanced cancer treatments. Dr. Igdem specializes in radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, 3D conformal radiation therapy, and image-guided radiotherapy. He focuses mainly on prostate cancer and head and neck cancers.

Dr. Igdem has played a key role in bringing new technologies and conformal treatments to radiation oncology. He has also completed a retrospective analysis of 600 postmenopausal breast cancer cases. This work shows his commitment to evidence-based care. His broad clinical experience and focus on innovation have made him a leader in his field.

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Prof. Dr. Özgür Haki Yüksel - Specialist in Urology

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2003)
• Residency in Urology: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2003-2008)
• Advanced Training: Clinical observership at the University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA under Prof. J. Stuart Wolf (2015)

Professional Experience:

• 2003-2008: Urology Residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2009-2010: Military Service
• 2010-2018: Urology Specialist at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• 2018-Present: Professor and Urology Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• 2018-Present: Faculty Member at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology

Areas of Expertise:

• Urological Oncology
• Endourology (Laparoscopy, Robotic Surgery)
• Stone Diseases
• Urogynecology (Urinary Incontinence)
• Andrology (Infertility)

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Yüksel has contributed to 12 national and 34 international publications, including editorials, case reports, reviews, and original articles. He has also presented 16 international and 30 national conference papers and contributed to chapters in two national books.

Certifications and Awards:

• FEBU Board Certification, recognized across European countries for urology specialization
• Numerous certifications from national and international courses and congresses, including the European Board of Urology oral and written exams

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Urology Association
• European Urology Association (EAU)

Dr. Ozlem Cholak is a Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Demiroğlu University of Science and Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She is an expert in microsurgery, breast surgery, body reshaping, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Cholak graduated among the top three students at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

She has held key academic and clinical positions, including Consultant Specialist at Health Sciences University Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Cholak has also led humanitarian surgical missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan. She received the Second Prize at the Turkish Society of Surgery Congress and the AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium for her research and clinical presentations.

Makbule DÜNDAR, M.D.

Dermatology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• General Dermatology
• Venereal Diseases
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Laser Treatments
• Dermoscopy
• Non-surgical Aesthetic Procedures (Peeling, Fillers, Botulinum Toxin, etc.)

Education and Career

• 1989 – 1995 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – M.D. Degree
• 1996 – 1999 Haseki State Hospital – Dermatology Residency Training
• 1999 – 2003 Fizikom Aesthetic and Laser Center – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2003 – 2006 TBV Hizmet Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2006 – 2008 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2008 – 2014 Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2014 – 2017 Memorial Wellness – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2017 – 2024 Saltat Clinic, Göztepe Branch – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2024 – Present Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology, Head of Aesthetic Medicine Department

Career

Born in 1960 in Turkey, Dr. Makbule Dündar graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency in Dermatology at Haseki State Hospital in 1999. Throughout her career spanning over two decades, she has worked in prestigious institutions and clinics, focusing on both clinical dermatology and aesthetic procedures. Her interests include laser therapies, dermoscopy, and minimally invasive cosmetic applications. She has participated in numerous international congresses, workshops, and hands-on trainings.

She currently serves as the Responsible Physician of the Aesthetic Medicine Department at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital, where she combines her medical expertise with cosmetic dermatology practice.

Publications

• Congenital Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica: A Case Report – Çiftçi M., Erdoğan F., Dündar M. – Haydarpaşa Numune Medical Journal, 2012
• A Case of Lichen Planus Pemphigoides – Dündar M., Derviş E., et al. – Turkiye Klinikleri Dermatology, 2000
• The Role of Dermoscopy in Diagnosing Pigmented Lesions – Derviş E., Dündar M., et al. – Haseki Medical Bulletin, 2000
• The Importance of Dermoscopy in Pigmented Lesions – Specialization Thesis, 1999

Certifications and Awards

• Numerous practical training programs in botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, peeling, and aesthetic lasers
• Participation in multiple national and international dermatology congresses and workshops
• Recipient of various hands-on training certificates in aesthetic dermatology, dermatosurgery, and team management in healthcare

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Society for Dermatology and Venereology
• Turkish Dermatology Association
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (1994–2000). He trained in Cardiovascular Surgery at Celal Bayar University (2001–2006).

He worked as a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2006–2008). He then served at Van Military Hospital and Van Medical Park Hospital (2008–2009). From 2009 to 2016, he worked at Turgut Özal University. In 2016, he became an Associate Professor at Private Yüzüncüyıl Hospital. He served as an Associate Professor at Etimed Hospital (2016–2018). He has been an Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital since 2018.

Focus: coronary bypass (on- and off-pump), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, endovascular aortic procedures (EVAR, TEVAR via the groin), carotid surgery, peripheral bypasses (aortofemoral, femoropopliteal), venous treatments (surgery, laser, sclerotherapy), and AV fistulas for hemodialysis.

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.

Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.

Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

Education & Expertise

• 1998 to 2004 – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 2005 to 2009 – Düzce University, Internal Medicine Specialization
• 2009 to 2010 – Beytüşşebap State Hospital, Compulsory Internal Medicine Service
• 2010 to 2013 – Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Oncology Specialization
• 2013 to 2015 – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Medical Oncology Compulsory Service
• 2015 to Present – Associate Professor, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
• 2015 to 2021 – Lecturer, Medical Oncology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• 2020 to Present – Professor, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• 2020 to Present – Ph.D. Student, Inorganic Chemistry, Sakarya University

Experience

• 2008 – Cleveland Clinic, Rheumatology & Gastroenterology Rotation
• 2016 to 2017 – Northeastern University, The Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, Boston, U.S.

Professional Memberships

• TTOD (Turkish Society of Medical Oncology)
• ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology)
• ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology)

Dr. Bahri Gok is a urologist at LHÜ Ankara Hospital (2024–). He earned his MD from Selçuk University (2001–2007). He completed his urology residency at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2008–2013). He served in the Department of Urology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University as Assistant Professor (2017–2020) and Associate Professor (2020–2023). He was the Urology Training Supervisor at Ankara City Hospital (2019–2023).

Accreditations and training include da Vinci Console Surgeon training at IRCAD (05.11.2019). He attended the EAU Robotic Urology Section meeting (2018) and the National Endourology Congresses (2013, 2015, 2019). He completed a biostatistics course (2018) and holds a Laboratory Animal Use certificate (2012). Memberships: SIU; Turkish Urology Association; Society of Urological Surgery; Eurasian Uro-oncology Association.

Achievements include serving as an investigator in a 2024 international Phase 2 trial of adjuvant V940 (mRNA‑4157) plus pembrolizumab for high‑risk muscle‑invasive urothelial carcinoma. He supervised a 2020 doctoral thesis on robot‑assisted radical prostatectomy. He received Best Poster awards at EAU (Latvia, 2015) and at the Eurasian Uro‑oncology and SIU meetings (2019).

Dr. Majid Ismayilzade is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He performs facial, body, and breast aesthetic procedures. He uses modern techniques and a patient-focused approach. He practices at Central Hospital and has solid international training and experience.

Expertise: facial aesthetic surgery (rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty); body contouring (liposuction, abdominoplasty, mommy makeover); breast surgery (augmentation, reduction, mastopexy); reconstructive surgery and microsurgery; hand surgery; scar revision.

CANER GELBAL, MD

Birth Date : January 16, 1993 year

Birth Place : İstanbul, Turkey

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Olympic Competition,Ankara Science High School Olympic Team Captain,Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey(TUBİTAK)-2009 year
• Ankara Science High School-2007-2010 year
• İzmir Science High School – 2010-2011 year 
• Istanbul University School of Medicine – 2017 year 
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019 year 
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019 year 
• Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital , Department  of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery  - 2018 year – Current
   

Rotations

November 2018 year - April 2019 year  - General Surgery Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of General Surgery

April - May 2019 year - Orthopedia Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of Orthopedia

Articles published in nationally-respected journals: 

1. Tatar BE, Gelbal C, Sezgiç M, Karakol P, Uslu C, Kabul S. A Rare Case: Malignant Granular Cell Tumor in Axillary Region.

Oral Presentations in International Meetings

1.Using Mandibular Bony Tissues Which Are Treated with Liquid Nitrogen As Scaffold For Partial Femoral Transplantation in Mandible Reconstruction and Evaluation of Bone Survival: Experimental Rat Femur Transplantation Model 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt 

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

2. The Effect of Centrifuge Duration on Fat Graft Survival 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

3. Are the permanent effects of renal failure not so permanent? 

Percin Karakol, Caner Gelbal, Can Uslu, Burak Ergün Tatar, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

Oral Presentations in national Meetings:

1.Üst ekstremite acil ve elektif vakalarda WALANT’ın kullanımı.                                   

Burak Ergün Tatar, Perçin Karakol, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal  41. Ulusal Plastik Cerrahi Kurultayı, 26-30 October, 2019 year, Samsun,Turkey

TAHA ELKHATROUSHI
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)
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PUBLICATIONS
    •    Comparison of different surgical branches’ perspectives on 3D printing technology. 16th Turkish Rhinology Congress, 2022.
    •    Olfactory and Taste Dysfunction During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study. 43rd National ENT Congress, 2022.
    •    Virtual Modeling and 3D Printing in ENT Surgery. 8th ENT Spring Meeting, 2023.
    •    EuroSurg Collaborative. Body mass index and complications following major gastrointestinal surgery: a prospective, international cohort study and meta-analysis. Colorectal Disease, 2018.
    •    The Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Technology for Mandibular Reconstruction in a Rare Case of Giant Odontogenic Myxofibroma. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2019–2024
Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Department of Otorhinolaryngology

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EDUCATION

2010–2016
Istanbul University - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

June 2016
University of Iowa, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Research Assistant

September 2023
University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Observership

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COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
    •    ECFMG Certification (USMLE Step 1-2-3)
    •    Laboratory Animal Use Certificate, Bezmialem Vakıf University – 2021
    •    Face-to-Face Cadaver Course – 2023

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CONGRESSES & MEETINGS
    •    17th National and 2nd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress / İzmir – 2023
    •    Nosecraft Essentials of Rhinoplasty – 2024
    •    Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference – 2024

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AWARDS
    •    1st Prize for the presentation: Virtual Modeling and 3D Printing in ENT Surgery
8th ENT Spring Meeting, 2023

Specialization: Periodontology

Areas of Interest

-Gum Diseases

-Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases

-Bone Loss Therapies

-Gum Aesthetics

-Halitosis (Mouth Odor)

Education

2018 – DDS, Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

2021 – Undergraduate in Health Management, Anadolu University

2022 – Ph.D. in Periodontology, Gazi University

Professional Experience

2018 to 2022 – Research Assistant, Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

2021–Present – Head, Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program

2021–Present – Trainer, Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)

Courses & Certifications

-Suture & Flap Closure Training in Dentistry (Trainer), 2021

-TDB International Dentistry Congress, 2022

-ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress (Oral Presentation), 2023

-Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London, UK, 2016

-AOCMF Course, Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management, İzmir, 2016

-Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course, Germany, 2014

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Periodontology Association

-KÖKDİŞ National Council

Research & Publications

A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture. ADO Klinik Bilimler, 2023.

Doctoral Thesis: Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments.