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Dr. Berrin Akpinar is a specialist in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. She graduated from Ege University Medical Faculty in 2003. She completed her specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Medical School in 2009.

Dr. Akpinar has worked at Bolu Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. She now practices at Fizyomer Terapia Medical Center. Her areas of expertise include PRP, Neural Therapy, Ozone Application, and Rheumatologic Disorders.

Dr. Akpinar is known for her strong clinical skills. She is accredited in several modern therapies and has helped many patients achieve better rehabilitation results.

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

2008 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2013 Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology

EXPERIENCE

2015 - 2022 - Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital

2022 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital

PUBLICATIONS

1. Ender A, Gunes A, Kandemir B, Calisir K, Kalayci M, Genc O, Ozerturk Y.

Evaluation of the Cornea and Anterior Chamber Morphologic Changes After Penetrating Keratoplasty in Patients With Keratoconus. Eye Contact Lens. 2017 Jul;43(4):236-239. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000260. PMID: 27058826.

1. GENÇ, Oğuzhan; BULUT, Nurullah; ENDER, Abdulkadir. Keratoplasty surgery indications and surgical techniques. J Kartal TR, 2012, 23: 61-4.

1. CALIŞIR, K., KALAYCI, M., ENDER, A., YAVUZ, L., & DEMİR, A. (2016). Nd:YAG Laser

The Effect of Posterior Capsulotomy on Macular Thickness. Journal of Kartal Training & Research Hospital/Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 27(1).

1. Genc, O., Kubaloglu, A., Gunes, AS, Cinar, TK, Bulut, N., Evcili, PS, & Ender, A. (2012). Keratometric values change after Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital, 23(3), 137-143.

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

Biography

Our doctor admits patients aged or older than 14.

Medical Education

School of Medicine, 19 Mayıs University

Medical Residency

Infectious Diseases Clinic, Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital, Izmir

Areas of Interest

Differential diagnosis of fever

Viral hepatitis

Intensive Care Unit Infections

Diabetic Foot

Treatment Methods

• Antibiotherapy
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• Antifungal Treatment
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• Antiparasitic Treatment
•  
• Antiviral Therapy

Experience

• IZMIR ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINIC

Specializations

Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery

Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery

Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery

Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)

Trauma Surgery

Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision

Experience

Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993

İnönü University Research Hospital 1994

Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000

Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002

Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010

Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018

Hospital Park 2019-2021

Education

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Specializations

Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma and Allergic Diseases

COPD Diagnosis and Treatment

Breathing and Lung Diseases Infections

Lung cancer

bronchoscopy

Polysomnography (Sleep Apnea Test)

Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment

Education and Expertise

• GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY TEPECİK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Diseases

• Kidney Cancer
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Infertility
• Bladder Cancer
• Prostate Enlargement
• Prostate Cancer
• Stone Diseases
• Testicular Cancer

Treatment Methods

• Kidney Cancer Surgeries
• Infertility Surgeries
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgeries
• Closed Kidney Stone Surgeries
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Bladder Cancer Surgeries
• Prostate Cancer Surgeries
• Robotic Surgery
• Erectile Dysfunction Surgeries
• Testicular Cancer Surgeries

Experience

• 2002 – 2007 – Research Assistant – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic 2002-2007
• 2007 – 2008 – Medical Second Lieutenant – Şırnak Military Hospital
• 2008 – 2013 – Specialist Doctor – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic
• 2010 – Laparoscopic Surgery Education – Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• 2010 – 2011 – Observation of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery – University of Iowa, USA
• 2013 – 2020 – Associate Professor – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic
• 2020 – 2022 – Professor Doctor – SBÜ Tepecik SUAM Urology Clinic

Specializations

Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries

Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery

Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery

Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery

Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Specializations

• Head and Neck Surgery
• Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
• Dizziness (Vertigo)
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
• Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery
• Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery
• Microsurgery for Head and Neck Diseases
• Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Education

• 2000, (Undergraduate / Graduate) Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• 2006, (PhD/ Specialty) Pediatrics, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2001-2002, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department
• 2002-2006, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2006-2010, (Specialist) Bolu Izzet Baysal Women's Health and Pediatric Hospital
• 2010-2016, (Assistant Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016, (Associate Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018-2019, (Associate Professor) Istanbul Private Ersoy Hospital

2019-2024

, 

(Associate Professor)

 Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Education:

• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Pediatrics and Pediatric Health Sciences in 2017.
• UFUK UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Basic Biotechnology (Ph.D.) in 2011.
• ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Obtained Doctorate in Medicine in 2021.
• ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

• Experience:
• 2017 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Neonatology
• 2011 Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases
• 2006 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

Education and Expertise

• 1988 – IZMIR ATATURK HIGH SCHOOL
• 1994 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2000 – EGE UNIVERSITY PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
• 2001 – CLEVELAND CLINIC PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC UNITED STATES
• DEKA LASER TRAINING AND CERIFICATION FLORENCE ITALY

Diseases

• Congenital or acquired anomaly,
• Cosmetic Surgery
• trauma and surgical problems

Treatment Methods

• Rhinoplasty and Functional Surgery
• Hand and microsurgery
• Endoscopic Plastic Surgery
• Breast Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Operations
• Body Shaping
• Facial Rejuvenation and Aesthetic Operations

Experience

• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Izmir Hand and Microsurgery Hospital
• Working with Dr. Ayan Gülgönen at Istanbul American Hospital
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation United States Plastic Surgery Clinic
• GATA advanced microsurgery training
• My own clinic, Dr. Tolgahan Alpaydın (Izmir Aesthetic Surgery Clinic) has been working privately for 23 years.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Turkish Medical Association

Education and Expertise

• 2016 – 2018 – IŞIK UNIVERSITY CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• 2011 – 2016 – IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS PSYCHOLOGY

Diseases

• Bipolar Disorder
• Behavioral Problems
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• School Problems
• Panic Disorder
• Traumatic Experiences

Treatment Methods

• CAT
• MMPI
• Moxo Attention Test
• Rorschach
• TASTE

Experience

• 2020-2021 Koza Psychological Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
• 2020-2021 Noa Wellness Center, Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
• 2019-2020 Mizmer Psychological Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist (Full Time)
• 2017-2018 Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital,  Intern Psychologist
• 2015-2016 Manisa Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Gaziantep Şehitkamil State Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Gaziantep University Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Izmir Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Intern Psychologist
• 2013-2014 Izmir Lifelong Counseling Center, Intern Psychologist
• 2013-2014 Izmir Wonderland Kindergarten, Intern Psychologist
• 2012-2013 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Intern Student

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Psychologists Association
• Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
• Emdr Türkiye Association

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Sematization
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• EMDR
• Interpersonal therapy
• Psychopharmacological
• Schema therapy

Experience

• Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital