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Education and Specialization
2010–2016: Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Medicine
2017–2022: SBÜ Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Residency Training

Experience
2016–2017: Afyonkarahisar Sinanpaşa Community Health Center
2017–2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital
2023–2024: Afyonkarahisar Dinar State Hospital

Professional Memberships
Member of Antalya Medical Chamber
Member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association

B. Uluslararası bilimsel toplantılarda sunulan ve bildiri kitaplarında (proceedings) basılan bildiriler:

1 Comparison of Volume Changes of Different Gray Matter Sites In Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients And Healthy Controls, International Congress of ORL-HNS ICORL 2021, South Korea.

Dr. Derya Can has been an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Medipol Health Group since 2021. She diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucosa. Her areas of expertise include eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, sexually transmitted infections, warts, herpes, shingles, and fungal infections.

Dr. Can manages both benign and malignant skin tumors. She also treats hair and nail disorders, vitiligo, and other common skin conditions. She performs advanced procedures such as hair transplantation and PRP therapy for hair loss.

EDUCATION

Ankara City Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Specialization Training) (2019-2020)

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Specialization Training) (2015-2019)

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, English (2008-2014)

Ankara Science High School (2004-2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Gelibolu State Hospital (2014-2015)

Ankara NumuneTraining and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Clinic (2015-2019)

Ankara City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Clinic (2019-2020)

Ankara Di§kapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic (2020-2022)

Elixirmed Clinic (2022 - until now)

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

SCIENTIFICIN STITUTI ONS

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Association

CE RTI FI CAT IONS

Fellow of European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)

Dr. Nadir Harmankaya

Aesthetic Doctor

Education

Undergraduate Education

2008 - 2013
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2023 -
ClinicExpert - Aesthetic Doctor

2022
Aslı Tarcan Clinic - Aesthetic Doctor

2019
Estetica Medical Center - Aesthetic Doctor

2017
İzmir Su Medical Center - Aesthetic Doctor

2016
İzmir Tinaztepe Medical Center - Aesthetic Doctor

2013
Hakkari City Hospital - Aesthetic Doctor

Certificates

• 2018 - Mesotherapy Application Certificate
• 2017 - Cupping Therapy Application Certificate
• 2015 - Ozone Therapy Application Certificate

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

• Face and Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy) 

• Mommy Makeover (Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty) 

• Arm and Leg Lift after Massive Weight Loss •

 Lipedema Surgery • Rhinoplasty • Diabetic Foot – Reconstructive Procedures for Lower Extremities and Trunk • Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgery 

• PRP, Dermal Fillers, Botox 

• Microsurgery • Age-Related Skin Laxity and Rejuvenation

Education 

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Medical Degree), 

• Münster University, Germany (Erasmus), 

• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 

• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea – Microsurgery Fellowship,

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT specialist. He has clinical experience in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear diseases, hearing loss, head and neck surgery, salivary gland diseases, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas worked as an ENT specialist at Ankara Etimesgut Sait Ertürk State Hospital from 2023 to 2024. He also served at Mardin Midyat State Hospital from 2022 to 2023. He completed his assistant physician training at Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2017 and 2022.

Dr. Ibas has published several peer-reviewed articles. His research covers topics such as preauricular iatrogenic epidermoid cysts, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, the use of probiotics in otitis media, and the anti-inflammatory effects of naringenin in otitis media. He earned his medical degree from Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine.

Spinal neurosurgeon

Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

 EXPERIENCES 

 İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

 İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

 İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

 Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

 Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

 Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

 İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

 Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

Education

2002 –                 Eskisehir Osmangazi University        Faculty of Medicine

                              Ankara Baskent University                 General Surgery

Experience

2022 – present      Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital   General Surgery

2013 – 2022          Lokman Hekim Van Hospital                           General Surgery

2011 – 2013          Yuksekova State Hospital                                General Surgery

Memberships

  – Ankara Surgical Association

  – Ankara Breast Diseases 

Dr. Gulsen Kose is a respected pediatric neurologist with over 40 years of experience. She played a key role in developing pediatric neurology in Turkey. In 1993, she helped establish the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital. Her work set new standards for patient care.

Dr. Kose focuses on neurodegenerative, neurometabolic, and rare acquired neurological diseases. She has special expertise in Autoimmune Encephalitis and SSPE. She is also known for her work with epilepsy, febrile seizures, and cerebral palsy. Her care has improved the lives of thousands of children.

Dr. Kose is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. She is also active in five major international pediatric neurology societies. As a clinic chief and associate professor, she has influenced clinical protocols and specialist training across the country.

He was born in Malatya. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1994-1998 he worked as a research assistant at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Cardiovascular Surgery and Istanbul University Chest Diseases clinics. 

He completed his Plastic Surgery training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital. After working at Dr Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital for 10 years, both academically and as a clinician, He has worked as a freelance physician in his clinic since 2014. 

He went to the USA in 2013 and studied at Case Western University in Cleveland at Prof. Dr. Bahman Guyuron’s clinic as an observer. At this university, he increased his experience with world-renowned surgeons, especially in the facelift. 

His main areas of interest in aesthetic surgery are facial rejuvenation, breast and body shaping surgeries. In his professional experience of more than 20 years, 33 scientific studies published in domestic and foreign scientific journals, more than 50 papers presented in different congresses, authoring of a book chapter on wound care, three scientific awards and three theses, in addition to more than 10,000 surgeries so far. Most of his surgeries is about face and neck surgeries.

Education

1991

M.Sc.- Faculty of Medicine-Istanbul University

2000

Ph.D./S. Qualification/ Specialization in Medicine Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryT.R. Ministry of Health Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

1991-1993

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (Research Assistant)

1993-1994

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases (Research Assistant)

1994-2000

T.R. Ministry of Health Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic (Research Assistant)

Conditions Treated

• Breast aesthetics: 3000+ Surgery
• Tummy tuck: 100% Satisfaction
• Facelift
• Mifaceliftft
• Facial contour, facial rejuvenation
• Temporal lift
• Almond eye/cat eye
• Eyebrow lift
  + All Aesthetic Plastic Surgery procedures
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Professional Memberships

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Aesthetic Surgery Association

Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery

Dr. Cem Çerkez is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his specialization in plastic surgery in 2012. In 2015, he founded Renovium Clinic. Dr. Çerkez is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advancing techniques in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

During his residency, Dr. Çerkez was actively involved in scientific research. He continues to develop his skills by attending national and international conferences. He is a respected member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

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

Dr. Ali Sadioglu is a double board-certified plastic surgeon. He is known for his skill in both aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgeries. He has nearly 20 years of experience. Dr. Sadioglu has performed thousands of procedures, including rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, and breast surgery.

He is dedicated to patient safety and provides personalized care. His patients report high satisfaction rates. Dr. Sadioglu earned advanced degrees from the University of British Columbia and Louisiana State University. He completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. His credentials and experience make him a respected leader in plastic surgery.

Dr. Hala Ibrahim Elgmati is a skilled hair transplant surgeon with over 15 years of experience. She focuses on Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and has completed more than 1,000 FUE hair transplants.

Dr. Elgmati received medical training in both Libya and the United States. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and the British Medical Association in the UK. Her memberships reflect her dedication to high standards in hair restoration.

• Certificate of Attendance, An Introduction to the Basic Implantology, TEOS Dental, 2022
• Certificate of Attendance, Surgical Approach in the Aesthetic Zone: Three-Dimensional Planning Strategies and Occlusal Material Selection (Monolithic or Conventional) and Occlusion in Implant Supported Prosthesis, BEGO Implant Systems, 2021
• Certificate of Attendance, Composite Laminate Veneers in Anterior Aesthetics, Dr. Bora Korkut, 2021