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Education and Specialization
-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
-Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center – Thoracic Surgery, Specialization

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
-Turkish Thoracic Society
-Turkish Lung Cancer Society
-Anatolian Pathology Society

Areas of Interest

-Lung cancer surgery

-Surgery for bronchiectasis

-Surgical treatment of hydatid cysts

-Pneumothorax

-Surgery for emphysema

-Treatment of excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis)

-Surgical treatment of diaphragm diseases

-Surgical diagnosis and management of pleural effusion

Education
1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Experience
1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Medical Association
-Turkish Surgical Society
-Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
-Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
-Society of Endocrine Surgery

Education & Expertise

• 2001 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
• 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiology Specialist, Chief Assistant
• 2014 | Associate Professorship, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Professional Experience

• 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
• 2006 to 2007 | Kayseri Military Hospital – Cardiologist
• 2007 to 2010 | Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital – Cardiologist
• 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiologist, Chief Assistant

Professional Memberships

• -Istanbul Medical Chamber
• -Turkish Cardiology Association
• -Chronic Total Occlusion Club

Education:

2003: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

2009: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

Experience:

2003-2009: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Assistant Doctor

2010: Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Specialist Doctor

2010-2011: Mevki Military Hospital, Ankara, Specialist Doctor (Military Service)

2011-2017: Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Specialist Doctor

2017-2018: Health Sciences University Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Application Research Center, Associate Professor Doctor

2018-2019: Health Sciences University Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Application Research Center, Associate Professor Doctor (Educational Instructor)

2020-2021: Yüksek İhtisas University Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Associate Professor Doctor (Head of Department)

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). He has worked at top hospitals such as Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital and Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital. He now practices at I.A.U VM MedicalPark Florya.

Dr. Vuralkan is a member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and the Turkish Association of Rhinology. He also supports scientific research through his work with the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine and the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Rafet Ozay is an Associate Professor who specializes in neurovascular surgery. He focuses on both microsurgery and endovascular techniques. Dr. Ozay has broad experience in neurosurgery. He has worked at top medical centers, including Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, and Etlik City Hospital.

Dr. Ozay is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association. He is also proficient in English, as shown by his ÜDS Exam score of 70 in 2007. He has advanced from Chief Assistant to Associate Professor during his career. This reflects his skill and dedication to neurosurgery.

Education

-1993 Uludag University, Bursa School of Medicine

-2007 Haydapasa Numune Hospital General Surgery Residency

Experience

• - 1993-1998 Haydapasa Numune Hospital, General Surgery Assistant Surgeon
• - 1998-2017 Private Hospitals , General Surgery Specialist 
• - 2017-2022 Adatip Istanbul Hospital, Assistant Professor of General Surgery
• - 2022 Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, Assistant Professor of General Surgery

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association 

• Turkish Society for Colon and Rectal Surgery 

• International Federation for Obesity Surgery 

• Mediterranean Societo of Coloproctology

Publications

• - 34 International Publications 
• - 35 National Publications 
• - 45 National and International Congress

Experience

2017 - 2020 Acıpayam State Hospital

2016 - 2017 Izmir Public Health Laboratory

2013 - 2016 Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

2011 - 2013 Pendik State Hospital

2011 - 2011 Midyat State Hospital

2004 - 2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Acipayam State Hospital

Izmir Public Health Laboratory

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Pendik State Hospital

Midyat State Hospital

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Publications

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

Bulent Ertugrul, Çağrı Buke, Özlem Saylak Ersoy, Bengisu Ay, Dilek Senen Demirez, Öner Savk. Intralesional epidermal growth factor for diabetic foot wounds: the first cases in Turkey. Diabetic foot and ankle.6: August 2015

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Causative pathogens and antibiotic resistance in diabetic foot infections: A prospective multi-center study. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, Volume 30, Issue 5, July 2016,910-916

Alpay Arı, Ali Ilgın Olut, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Meltem Zencir, Mehmet Umut Çayıröz. A small outbreak of Serratia liquefaciens bacteremia due to use of contaminated saline infusion solution for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 49, 2017, 639-40

B- PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Bacterial Etiology And Antimicrobial Resistance In Dfıs; A Multicenter Prospective Trial Of “Turk-Day”. Congress of Balkan Millitary Medical Committee, 8-11 June 2015, Greece

C- ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

VildanAvkan Oğuz, Bengisu Ay, Vasfi Karatosun, Zeynep Gülay; A Case of Total Knee Arthroplasty in which Aeromonas Hydrophila Was Isolated in Perioperative Culture: Trakya Univ Medical Faculty Journal, 2009

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group recommended for influenza vaccination. Medical Journal of İzmir Hospital 2013; 17 (4): 241-245

B Ay, S Calik, B Karaca, S Tosun. Atypical Mediterranean spotted fever: First case from Aegean Region. Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital Journal. 2016; 26(2):175-177

B Ay, E Ozdemir, N Unel, S Calik, B Karaca. Telbivudine-Related Myopathy: A Case Report. Viral Hepat J 2016; 22: 37-38

D- PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group who are recommended to receive influenza vaccination. 5th National Vaccine Symposium, 25-29 September 2013, Ankara

''Evaluation of 4 Patients Receiving Telaprevir for Chronic Hepatitis C'' “Speech 7" Istanbul – Marriott Asia Hotel; 'Our Turkey Teleprevir Experience Symposium, 21 September 2013'

Bengisu Ay, Alpay Arı, Nalan Ünel, Erman Özdemir, Selma Tosun; Our experience with telaprevir in two centers: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Bengisu Ay, Erman Özdemir, Nalan Ünel; Myopathy side effect of telbivudine treatment due to a case: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Gülsüm Altın, Aslı Keleş, Bengisu Ay, Ebru Dik, Meltem Zencir, Halil Erkan, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the differences and knowledge levels of individuals in the society about the transmission routes of Hepatitis B virus. BUHASDER 6. Tepecik Infection Days Symposium. 04-08 November 2015 Muğla.

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Causative Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Susceptibilities in Diabetic Foot Infection; A Multicenter Study “TURK-DAY”. 5th EKMUD Scientific Platform, 01-04 April 2015, İzmir.

Gastroenterology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Education

1999 Karadeniz Technical University, Gastroenterology

1997 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Professorship

1992 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Associated Professorship

1985 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Specialist

1981 Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine

Publications

1- Nihat Okçu Gülçin Polat, Arif Yılmaz, Mehmet Koruk, The demographic features of gastric cancers in Erzurum(Eurasian J Med 2000; 32: 63-65)

2- An Evaluation of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cases. Clinical Sciences-Doctor.2000, - E.akarsu,N.Okçu,et Ark.Northeast Anatolia 6:4:435-438

3-N.Okçu, A.yılmaz. İ.kiki,MDonuk, C.gündoğdu, H.uzunismail. Our Diagnostic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Results. Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):486

4-N. Okçu, M.gündoğdu, MD onuk, İ.kiki, l.cerrahoğlu, k.yılmaz, I. çapoğlu. The Role of Misoprostol in Preventing Gastroduodenal Lesions in Patients Using Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):453-455.

5-N.Okçu, A. Öz, MD Onuk, E.Akarsu, B. Tekin, Hz Tonbul, H.Kaya. Plasma Fibronectin Levels in Chronic Active Hepatitis and Decoction of Liver Parenchymal Insufficiency and Their Relationship with Liver Functional Status. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 422-426.

6-N.Okçu, Tahir Buran, MD Onuk, A. Yılmaz, E.Akarsu, G. Akçay. Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Patients with Duodenal Ulcer in Erzurum and Surrounding Area. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 447-450.

7-N.Okçu, bs awake, e. akarsu, e. bakan, z. tonbul. Importance of Carbohydrate Antigens (CA-19-9, CA-125), Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) and Alkaline Phosphatase in Gastric and Colorectal Cancers. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;6:467-471.

8-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, E. Akarsu, H. Doğan, C. Gündoğdu. Major Risk Factors in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Our Region. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):154-157

9-N.Okçu, md. Onuk, e. akarsu, h. doğan, c.gündoğdu, tahir buran. Frequency of gastric carcinoma in Erzurum region, endoscopic and histological features. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):263-267.

10-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, Tahir Buran, E. Akarsu, MA Çiftçioğlu. Frequency of Helicobacter Pylori in Nonspecific Gastritis Cases in Erzurum Province. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):211-213.

11-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, Ö. Ünal, E. Akarsu, L. İncesu, K. Akgöz. Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Intra-Abdominal Mass Lesions. Gastroenterology 1993;4(1):166-68.

12-NOkçu, md. onuk, m. polat, a. yılmaz, m. gündoğdu, m. paç. Budd-Chiari Syndrome (2 Cases). Turkish J Gastroenterhepatol 1993; 4(1):77-80.

13-N.Okçu, H. Koçak, MD Onuk, M. Gündoğdu, E. Bakan, A. Yılmaz, A. Başoğlu, A. Ateş, F.A. Paç. The Effect of Atrial Pressure Changes and Cardiac Nerves on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Levels. Vascular Surgery 1993; 27(2): 128-132

15-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, A.Yılmaz, M. Gündoğdu, T. Buran. Effects of Omeprozole and Ranitidine on Peptic Ulcer Healing. Doğa-Tr.J. of Medical Sciences 1992;16:657-658.

16-N. Okçu, Mr. Yiğitoğlu, B. Adam, E. Bakan. The Effect of Digixin on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptic Level in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure. S.Ü. Medical Faculty Journal 1991;7(2):243-247..

17-N.Okçu, A. Yılmaz. The Effect of Histamine H2 -Receptor Antagonists in Upper Gastrointestinal System Bleeding. Endoscopy Journal 1991;2(4):17-23.

18-N.Okçu, E. Bakan, B. Adam, A. Yılmaz, Mr. Yiğitoğlu. Sex Hormones and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis (Letter to the Editor). Nature-Tr. J. Of Medical Sciences 1991;15:1-2.

19-N.Okcu Ömer Yılmaz.Helıcobacter pylori and related gastrointestinal system diseases. Turkish Clinics JMed Sci. 2013;33(3):806-13

20-Nihat Okçu, Ömer Yılmaz, Hakan Dursun, Gülçin Polat. The relationship between dyspeptic symptoms, nutritional habits, endoscopic and histological findings (Eurasian J Med 2006; 38: 13-17)

21-Mehmet Bilici,1Nihat Okcu,1Kerim Cayir,1Ibrahim Pirim,2Salim B. Tekin,1andCemal Gundogdu3 - Distribution of HLA Tissue Groups in Patients with Gastric Cancer Eurasian J Med. 2010 Apr; 42(1): 9.11.

22-Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Bak,Mehmet Sari,Mehmet Arslan,Sait Kapicioglu:The fibroblast proliferation, relationship of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and interferon-A2A Gastroenterology April 2000Volume 118,Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1404

23-Kubra Kaynar,Sait Kapicioglu,Mehmet Sari,Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Baki. The effect of fish oil on stress ulcer prophylaxis GastroenterologyVolume 118, Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1255

Pediatric Cardiology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Experience

2021 Private Nisa Hospital

2020 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2015 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010- 2015 Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Training and Research Hospital

2008 – 2009 Gata Pediatric Cardiology 

1999 – 2003 Merzifon Aviation Medicine Center

Education

2006 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Pediatric Cardiology

1998 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Child Health and Diseases

1991 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine

Experience 

2019 Medipol University Pendik Hospital 

2016 - 2019 Medical Park Hospital 

2015 - 2016 Derince Training and Research Hospital 

2014 - 2015 Yuzuncu Yıl University Faculty of Medicine 

2009 - 2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital 

2007 - 2009 Yesilyurt No. 4 Emergency Health Services Station Education 

2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery 

2007 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine 

Publications 

1- COMPARISON OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND HISTOPATOLOGICAL RESULTS IN CHILDHOOD APPENDICITIS M Kilic HS Yalcin AS Calapoglu Rize Training and Research Hospital RTEU Faculty of Medicine 

2- Treatment of the Patient with Gluteal Ulcer and Infantile Hemangioma with Propranolol HS Yalcin, M Kilic Rize Training and Research Hospital Department of Pediatric Surgery 

3- USE OF HYACYST IN THE TREATMENT OF REPEAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN M Kılıç [1], S Cakmak [1], I.S. Arda [2] [1] Rize Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, [2] RTEU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery 

4- PITBULL ATTACK: VIOLENCE OR IMPRUDENCE? Founder, M. Kilic, S. Cakmak, I.S. Arda. Rize University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surger

Education

2019

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Electroneurophysiology

2005

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Neurology

1998

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2017 - 2019

Private Adatip Kurtkoy Hospital

2016

TND – Schering-Plough Proceedings of the Year Awards

2015 - 2017

Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

2015 - 2015

Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2005 - 2014

Private Avicenna Hope Hospital

2015 – 2019 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

2019 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Publications

1- Yüz Ağrılarında Trigeminal SEP Uygulaması ; Yüksek Lisans Tezi

2- Glial Tümörlerde P53 , PTEN ve EGRF Pozitifliğinin İmmunohistokimyasal ; Uzmanlık Tezi

3- Two siblings with homocystinuria presenting with dystonia and parkinsonism

4- Lack of association between IL-1ß/? gene polymorphisms and temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis

5- Psychogenic movement disorders in two children

6- Temporal Lob Epilepsi ve Hippokampal Sklerozlu Hastalarda İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizminin Analizi

7- Hippokampal Skleroza Bağlı Mesial Temporal Lob Epilepsisi İle İnterlökin 1-ß ve İnterlökin 1-? Gen Polimorfizmi İlişkisinin Araştırılması

Experience

2016 - 2019 Private Gebze Konak Hospital

2014 - 2015 Private Medicana Camlica Hospital

2013 - 2014 Private Batman Hospital

2011 - 2013 Batman Regional State Hospital

Uskudar University

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Education

2011 Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2005 Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine in English

Experience

2017 - 2019 Okan University Hospital

2019 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Education

2016 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Chest Diseases

2007 St. Cyril and Methodius University, Faculty of Medicine

Publications

1- Frequency of Immunodeficiency in Adult Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients; Specialization Thesis

2- Canan Cimşit, Melahat Bekir, Sait Karakurt, Emel Eryüksel, Ultrasonographic evaluation of diaphragm thickness in COPD – Marmara Medical Journal 2016; 29:8-13

3- Emel Eryuksel, Canan Cimsit, Melahat Bekir, Çagatay Cimsit, Sait Karakurt, Diaphragmatic Thickness Fraction in Subjects at High Risk for COPD Exacerbations Respiratory Care December 2017

4- Melahat Bekir, T. Bahadır Üskül, Pulmonary Functions in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery ; April 2017

5- Emel Eryuksel, Canan Cimsit, Melahat Bekir, Cagatay Cimşit, Sait Karakurt, Is Diaphragmatic Thickness fraction valuable in Identifying High-Risk Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients, European Respiratory Journal Sep 2017

6- Melahat Bekir Külah, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, Berrin Ceyhan, The Effect of Clinical Findings on One-Year Disease Course in Adult Bronchiectasis Patients Other Than Cystic Fibrosis, 21st Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society _ Belek, Turkey 2018

7- Melahat Bekir Külah, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli Derya Kocakaya, Emel Eryüksel, Elif Karakoç Aydıner, İsmail Öğülür, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan, Quality of Life in Adult Bronchiectasis Patients Other Than Cystic Fibrosis: The Role of Psychological Status and Disease Severity 20th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek Türkiye 2017

8- Berrin Ceyhan, Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya , Emel Eryüksel, Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the EMBARC (European Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration) quality of life scale in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Turkish Thoracic Society 20th Annual Congress – Belek, Turkey 2017 (POSTER AWARD WINNER)

9- Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldizeli, Derya Kocakaya, Hüseyin Arıkan, Emel Eryüksel, Berrin Bağcı Beyhan, Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels and Lung Functions, Clinical Indexes, Anxiety-Depression Symptoms in Adult Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients – 19th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society - Belek, Turkey 2016

10- Melahat Bekir, Derya Kocakaya, Şehnaz Olgun, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan, Anticoagulant Treatment Approach in a Case of Venous Thrombosis Causing Superior Vena Cava Syndrome with Active Bleeding – 18th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek, Turkey 2015

11- Melahat Bekir, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan, Life-Threatening Bleeding After Anticoagulation with Rivaroxaban: Two Case Reports, 18th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek, Turkey 2015

12- Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Çagatay Nuri Cimşit, Semiha Emel Eryüksel, Canan Cimşit, Melahat Bekir, Tuğçe Yakut, The Relationship of Pulmonary CT Angiography with Clinical Scores in Pulmonary Embolism – Turkish Thoracic Society 18th Annual Congress – Belek Turkey 2015

13- Melahat Bekir, Canan Cimşit, Hüseyin Arıkan, Derya Kocakaya, Şehnaz,Olgun, Semiha Emel Eryüksel, Sait Karakurt, Diaphragm Thickness in COPD Patients and Its Relationship with Symptoms, Turkish Thoracic Society 17th Annual Congress – Belek, Turkey 2014

14- Melahat Bekir Külah, Frequency of Immunodeficiency in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and its Relationship with Clinical Parameters, 20th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek Türkiye 2017

15- Berrin Ceyhan, Melahat Bekir Külah, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, One Year Follow-Up of Respiratory Health Outcomes in Adult Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis ERS 2018

16- Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, Emel Eryüksel, Elif Karakoç, İsmail Öğülür Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan Immun Deficiency in Patients with Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and Relationship with Clinical Parameters ATS Conference 2017- Washington, DC 2017

17- Melahat Bekir Külah, Sehnaz Olgun Yildizeli, Derya Kocakaya, Emel Eryuksel, Berrin Bagci Ceyhan Health Related Quality of Life Among Adult Patients With non Cf Bronchiectasis: The Role of Psychological status and disease severity ERS International Congress 2017, Milan Italy 2017

18- Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, Hüseyin Arıkan, Emel Eryüksel, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan The Relationship Between Vitamin D Level and Lung Function, Severity and Clinical Indices, Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Adult Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis ATS Conference 2016 - San Francisco , California 2016

Dr. Adem Topcu is a specialist in Interventional Neuroradiology, Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiology, Oncological Interventional Radiology, Non-vascular Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He completed his radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Topcu has worked in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology at top hospitals in Turkey. He has held important roles at Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Since 2014, he has focused on advanced interventional procedures in neuroradiology.

Dr. Gokhan Ulusoy is renowned for his expertise in Orthopedics and Traumatology. His specialties include Arthroscopic Surgery of Shoulder, Knee, Elbow, and Ankle Joints, Sports Injuries Surgery such as Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery and Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Cartilage Repair, and Arthroplasty with a focus on Knee and Hip Prosthesis Applications. He has made significant contributions to his field, with numerous publications in international refereed journals, presentations at international scientific meetings, and involvement in various editorial and scholarly activities.

Education

• Bornova Anadolu High School (1986)
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1992)
• Université libre de Bruxelles Orthopedics and Traumatology (1995-2002)
• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux (1999) - Fellow
• Chirurgie du sport Bordeaux-Merignac (1999) - Fellow

Experiences

Florence Nightingale Hospital (2003-2004)

Anadolu Medical Center (2004-2010)

Acibadem Kayseri Hospital (2011-2013)

Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine (2014-2021)

Yeni Yuzyil University Gaziosmanpasa Hospital (2021-2022)

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul (2022-Halen)

Publications

Articles published in international refereed journals:

YILDIZ KADRI,MEDETALIBEYOGLU FATIH, KAYMAZ IRFAN, ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2021). Triad of foot

deformities and its conservative treatment: With a 3D customized insole. Journal of Engineering in Medicine,

Doi: 10.1177/09544119211006528 (Publication No: 7027542)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ÖZDEMİR OĞUZHAN (2020). Reliability of the measurements of

cross-sectional area and diameter of semitendinosus and gracilis tendons using 1.5 T magnetic resonance

imaging. Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, Doi: 10.4328/ACAM.20357 (Publication No: 6619712)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,KIZILGOZ VOLKAN (2020). Effect of medial meniscus posterior horn tears on tibial

translation in ACL-intact knees: a case control study based on MRI. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 31(5), 469-

473., Doi: 10.1097/BCO.0000000000000914 (Publication No: 6384497)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,VANCABEKE MICHEL,BOUTE PHILIPPE,PUTZ PHILIPPE (2020). Fractures of the radius’

distal end: Comparison of intrafocal fixation and external fixator techniques with a prospective randomized

study using the Kapandji method. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 5(1), 106-116., Doi: 10.26453/

otjhs.483551 (Publication No: 5242143)•

ÇATAL BİLGEHAN,BİLGE ALİ,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN (2019). Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release Versus

Cryosurgery for The Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Prospective Randomized Study. Journal of the

American Podiatric Medical Association, 110(5), 1-9., Doi: https://doi.org/10.7547/18-082 (Yayın No: 5517495)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,BILGE ALI,OZTÜRK OMUR (2019). Comparison of corticosteroid injection and ozone

injection for relief of pain in chronic lateral epicondylitis. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 85(3), 317-324. (Publication

No: 4138359)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,AYDIN HASAN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN,TUNCER

KUTSİ (2019). The Combined Effect of Body Mass Index and Tibial Slope Angles on Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Injury Risk in Male Knees: A Case-Control Study. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders,

12, 1-8., Doi: 10.1177/1179544119867922 (Publication No: 5164792)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,KIZILGOZ VOLKAN,SIVRIOGLU ALI KEMAL (2019). Relationship between Body Mass

Index and articular injuries accompanying primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear in male knees: A retrospective

observational study. Journal of Knee Surgery, 33(11), 1157-1162., Doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1692668 (Publication No:

5058943)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,AYDIN HASAN,YILDIZ KADRİ,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN,Evran Mültehan (2019).

Association Between Body Mass Index and Meniscal Tears Requiring Surgery. Eastern Journal of Medical Sciences,

4(1), 1-5., Doi: 10.32677/EJMS.2019.v04.i01.001 (Publication No: 4919897)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,BILGE ALI,AKALIN YAVUZ,AKINCI METIN,ERMUTLU CELAL SAHIN (2018). Placing a

threaded plug in the hole of a locking plate at the fracture level can increase the resistance of the plate: A

biomechanical study. SANAMED, 13(3), 229-234., Doi: 10.24125/sanamed.v13i3.256 (Publication No: 4426458)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,AYDIN HASAN,KARAYOL SUNAY

SİBEL,MENDERES UTKU (2018). Analysis of the risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury: an investigation of

structural tendencies. Clinical Imaging, 50, 20-30., Doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2017.12.004. (Publication No: 4140624)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,AYDIN HASAN,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN (2018).

Assessment of the anterolateral ligament of the knee by 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging. journal of international

medical research, 46(4), 1486-1495., Doi: 10.1177/0300060517740032 (Publication No: 4140780)

KIZILGÖZ VOLKAN,SİVRİOĞLU ALİ KEMAL,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,YILDIZ KADRİ,AYDIN HASAN,ÇETİN TÜRKHUN

(2018). Posterior tibial slope measurement on lateral knee radiographs as a risk factor of anterior cruciate ligament

injury: A cross-sectional study. Radiography, 25(1), 33-38., Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2018.07.007 (Yayın No:

4344916)

BILGE ALI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN, OZTURK OMUR,OZTURK IBRAHIM AVSIN,AYKUT SERKAN (2017). Carpal Tunnel

Syndrome Surgery Anti-Adhesion Gel Is Effective?. ACTA CHIRURGIAE ORTHOPAEDICAE ET TRAUMATOLOGIAE

CECHOSLOVACA, 84(5), 391-395. (Publication No: 5253282)

BILGE ALI,ERTURK CEMIL,Isikan UE,ALTAY MEHMET AKIF,OZTURK IA,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,DOGRAMACI YUNUS

(2016). The Clinical and Biochemical Effects of Oral Glucosamine and Chondritinon Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

A Randomized, Single Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial. Austin Journal of Orthopedics Rheumatology, 3(4), 1-4.

(Publication No: 5354878)

ÖZTÜRK ÖMÜR,BİLGE ALİ,TEZCAN AYSU HAYRİYE,YAĞMURDUR HATİCE,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,GEZGİN

İNAN,DOST BURHAN (2016). Comparison of ultrasound and electrical neurostimulation guidance in axillary brachial

plexus block. ANAESTHESIA, PAIN INTENSIVE CARE, 20(1), 50-53. (Publication No: 4141031)

Papers presented in international scientific meetings and published in (proceedings) books:

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). THE EFFECT OF OBESİTY ON MENISCUS EXTRUSION IN PATIENTS WITH MEDIAL

MENISCUS TEAR?. 2nd International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences, 3, 37-41. (Full Text

Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication No:5134278)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN, YILDIZ KADRI,bozkurt hayrunisa bekis (2018). The relationship between flat insoles,

back stepping and arc height index in the pediatric population. 1. International Iğdır Congress on Multidisciplinary

studies, 360 (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:4513473)•

YILDIZ KADRI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,BOZKURT HAYRUNISA BEKIS (2018). The effect of vitamin D on the flat

insoles pediatric population, the study of calcium levels. 1. International Iğdır Congress on Multidiciplinary studies,

188 (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:5255408)

AKSOY OZGUR,BILGE ALI,ERMUTLU CELAL SAHIN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,Ozaydın I,Ozturk S,Cihan M,Aydın

U (2018). Correction of advanced degree congenital flexural deformities with ilizarov external fixators.. 2nd

International Veterinary Surgery Congress of Turkey, 194-195. (Abstract Notification/Poster)(Publication No:5257413)

YILDIZ KADRI,UZUNER MUHAMMET BORA,BODUÇ ERENGUL,CETIN TURKHUN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,KIZILGOZ

VOLKAN (2018). Changes in the anatomy of the foot in 10 years of observation of the Caucasian bar team

players. ZEUGMA 1.International Congress of Multidisciplinary Studies, 262 (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)

(Publication No:5257383)

BİLGE ALİ,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ERTÜRK CEMİL,IŞIKAN UĞUR ERDEM,ALTAY MEHMET AKİF,ÖZTÜRK

İBRAHİM AVŞİN (2017). The effect of oral glucosamine hydrochloridë and chondroitin-lfat therapy on cartilage

destruction markers in serum and synovial fluid in patients having gonarthrosis. Bone Joint 2017 (With International

Participation), 92 (Full Text Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication No:3503817)

Papers presented in national scientific meetings and published in proceedings:

BILGE ALI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,OZİC CEM,TASOVA ALI OSMAN,YILMAZ ONUR (2019). mRNA expression

of antioxidant genes in serum and tissue samples of patients having osteoarthritis. 29th TURKISH NATIONAL

ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY CONGRESS, 16-17. (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication

No:6481059)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,SAHIN LEVENT (2019). The effect of high body mass index on the severity of radius

distal end fractures. 3. EASTERN ANATOLIA EMERGENCY MEDICINE DAYS, 182-183. (Abstract Notification/Oral

Presentation)(Publication No:5333890)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). The effect of high body mass index on meniscus extrusion. X. NATIONAL HASEKI

MEDICAL CONGRESS, 44-45. (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication No:5242188)

YILDIZ KADRI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2018). Measurement of the birth canal in patients having developmental

hip dysplasia postpartum hemorrhage research. Medical and surgical approach to peripartum hemorrhages

Educational symposium concerning cadavers and maquettes (Abstract Notification/Oral Presentation)(Publication

No:5244955)

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2016). Which grafts can be used where. 26. National Turkish Orthopedics and

Traumatology Congress (/Invited Speaker)(Publication No:5242235)

CATAL BILGEHAN,UYSAL MEHMET ALI,BILGE ALI,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN,OZCAN CEM (2015). Clinical Results

in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Relaxation. BONE JOINT 2015 (Abstract Notification/Oral

Presentation)(Publication No:4141666)

YUCETURK AYDIN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2005). Long-term follow-up results of thoracic outlet syndrome

surgery. XIX. Turkish National Orthopedics And Traumatology Congress (Abstract Notification/Poster)(Publication

No:5387339)

YUCETURK AYDIN,ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2005). Postoperative amorphous function in excisions of

neurilemmoma performed under magnification. XIX. Turkish National Orthopedics And Traumatology Congress

(Abstract Notification/Poster)(Publication No:5387343)

Other Publications

ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). Arthroscopy-assisted fixation of Ideberg-type Vb glenoid fracture: A case report.

Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 30(1), 61-64., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2019.62020 (International) (Peer-reviewed)

(ARTICLE Case Report) (Publication No: 4426378)

BİLGE ALİ,ULUSOY RAGIP GÖKHAN,ÜSTEBAY SEFER,ÖZTÜRK ÖMÜR (2018). Osteoarthritis. Kafkas J Med Sci, 8(ek1),

133-142., Doi: 10.5505/kjms.2016.82653 (International) (Peer-reviewed) (ARTICLE Case Report) (Publication No:

4344918)Technical Note, Case Presentation, Research Note, etc.

1. Case Report, ULUSOY RAGIP GOKHAN (2019). Arthroscopy-assisted fixation of Ideberg-type Vb glenoid fracture:

A case report. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 30(1), 61-64., Doi: 10.5606/ehc.2019.62020 (Publication No:

4426378)

Editorship

1. Journal of Caucasian Medical Sciences (Field indices), Journal, Caucasian University Faculty of Medicine

Memberships

Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Turkey Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)