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Dr. Ahmet Zengin is a Cardiology Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital in Istanbul. He has broad experience in cardiology. He previously worked at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, and Manavgat State Hospital.

He completed his cardiology specialization at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital. He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Zengin is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has served as a lecturer at Euro PCR Seminars. He has also worked as a live case operator for carotid artery stenting and as an invited speaker at national congresses. Dr. Zengin has completed advanced courses, including the OCC-Euro PCR Next-gen STEMI Facilitator and the IVUS & OCT Course.

Dr. Yavuz Gürer is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist with broad experience in top hospitals such as Memorial Bodrum and Memorial Ankara. He was Head of Pediatric Neurology at Kırıkkale University. He also served as Deputy Chief at Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Health and Training Research Hospital.

Dr. Gürer earned his medical degree from Ankara University. He completed his pediatric neurology subspecialty training at Dr. Sami Ulus Hospital. He has published several scientific articles and book chapters on childhood dystonias, inflammatory neuropathy, ataxia, and neuromuscular junction disorders.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Neurology, International Child Neurology Society, and Developmental Pediatric Neurology Association. Dr. Gürer received advanced training in muscle biopsy histopathology in Newcastle.

Dr. Ebru Yilmaz is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She received her MD from Ankara University in 2000. She completed her nuclear medicine residency at Istanbul University in 2010. She worked at Istanbul University as a Research Assistant from 2005 to 2010 and as a Specialist from 2010 to 2020.

Her expertise includes PET/CT with 18F-FDG and other 18F tracers, and 68Ga-labeled peptides in oncology. She provides systemic and local radionuclide therapy. She performs brain PET/CT for epilepsy and dementia. She is experienced with VIZAMYL PET/CT (18F-flutemetamol) for amyloid imaging. She interprets DaTSCAN (123I-ioflupane) for dopaminergic assessment.

She worked as a Nuclear Medicine Specialist at İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital from 2020 to 2021 and from 2025 to the present. She also served at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital from 2021 to 2025.

Dr. Ozlem Saygili Yonem is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. She previously worked at Sivas Medicana Hospital. From 2007 to 2023, she was a faculty member in the Department of Gastroenterology at Sivas Cumhuriyet University.

Dr. Saygili Yonem completed her gastroenterology subspecialty training at Hacettepe University. She also holds a specialization in internal medicine from Sivas Cumhuriyet University. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Association.

She has advanced training in endoscopic ultrasonography, motility studies, and hepatology. She also gained international experience at Johns Hopkins University with a scholarship from the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Ozer Soylu is a cardiology specialist and professor at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has worked at top hospitals in Turkey, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital and Göztepe MedicalPark Hospital. He has served as both Associate Professor and Professor of Cardiology.

Dr. Soylu earned his medical degree from Ankara University. He completed his cardiology residency at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center. He has published many articles in national and international journals. He has also presented his work at scientific meetings.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, and Turkish Medical Association. He regularly attends major cardiology congresses and conferences.

Dr. Kahraman Ahmet Salih Emri is a pulmonologist with over 30 years of experience. He has worked at respected institutions such as Hacettepe University, Medicana Kızıltoprak Hospital, Florence Nightingale Hospital, and Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed his subspecialty training in pulmonology and his specialization in internal medicine at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Emri is a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Thoracic Society, Turkish Respiratory Society, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, International Mesothelioma Interest Group, and Turkish Lung Cancer Society. He has contributed to international research, including work at Boston University Oncology and Neurology Clinics. He has also attended many professional trainings and conferences during his career.

Prof. Dr. Beyza Hancıoğlu Kırcelli

Dr. Kırcelli graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry in 1997. After completing her PhD program in orthodontics at Çukurova University in 2003, she started to practice at Başkent University Adana Medical and Research Center. In 2004 she was appointed as full-time academic staff at Başkent University and in 2009 she received associate professor degree. In 2010 she started her own private practice, partnered with her prosthodontist husband. Since then, she has a busy clinic in Adana. Dr. Kırcelli appointed as professor at the Istanbul Aydin University in 2021; she lectured and supervised PHD students of orthodontics for two years. Dr. Kırcelli is currently lecturing as a professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry, Head of the Department of Orthodontics. Also, provides orthodontic treatment services at BAU Dental Hospital for orthodontic patients.

Dr. Kırcelli is a member of American Orthodontic Association, World Federation of Orthodontists, Turkish Orthodontic Society, Lingual Orthodontic Society-TR, Turkish Aligner Society. In addition, she is a titular member of European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO) since 2016. She received the titular member title according to presentation of five completed lingual cases with one year follow-up results to the scientific board of ESLO. Dr. Kırcelli received the “Best Speaker of the Session” prize at the 11th ESLO congress held in Como, Italy in 2014; and at the 12th ESLO congress in Athens, Greece in 2016, respectively.

Dr. Kırcelli is an active user of the Incognito Lingual System since 2007 and has been involved in the “Incognito Key Opinion Leadership” founded by 3M. She is a qualified educator and certificate provider of the IncognitoTM Lingual Appliance System since 2013. She gave certification courses and several lectures nationally and internationally for lingual orthodontics (hidden braces) with the Incognito Appliance System.

Dr. Kırcelli is also a provider for Invisalign clear aligner system since 2019. Since then, she mainly practices with clear aligners for all age groups comprising growing patients and adults. In 2021 she received Invisalign Diamond Provider title from Align Technology according to the number of patients started with Invisalign in that year.

Dr. Kırcelli’s area of interests are esthetic orthodontic applications with clear aligners and lingual appliances; also, orthodontics combination with orthognathic surgery, use of temporary anchorage devices (miniscrews-miniplates) in orthodontics, temporomandibular joint focused orthodontics and digital dentistry.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Aydemir completed residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2019–2023). Dr. Aydemir then served as a specialist doctor at Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). Dr. Aydemir earned an MD from Gazi University (English Program).

EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Part 1 certified on 25 Jan 2025. Interests include facial and breast aesthetics, body contouring, microsurgery and hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables (fillers, Botox), and lasers.

Publications include a 2023 article in The Journal of Hand Surgery on outcomes of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in 58 fingers and 9 thumbs. Dr. Aydemir also completed a thesis on amniotic membrane use in flexor tendon repair. Presentations include oral and poster sessions at TPRECD and an international congress. Member of TPRECD, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, and Aesthetic Surgery Society.

Biography

He was born in Adana, Turkey in 1968. He was graduated from School of Medicine, Ege University in 1991. He completed his compulsory service at Cizre State Hospital from 1991 to 1993. He worked as  medical practitioner in Selendi-Manisa, Turkey from 1993 to 1994. In 1994, he started his residency education at Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Ege University and authored a dissertation titled “Effects of thoracic epidural analgesia on oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption in patients with blunt thoracic trauma” in 1999. He was attending anesthesiologist at Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Ege University from 1999 to 2006. After working at Atakalp Cardiac Diseases Hospital in Izmir, Turkey from 2006 to 2011, he started to work as a staff anesthesiologist at Medical Park Hospital, İzmir in 2011. He is also Assistant Professor in Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in School of Medicine, İzmir University since 2012. He is interested in adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia and thoracic anesthesia. He authored 4 articles that are published in international peer-review journals and 1 article that is published in national peer-review journal. He is a writer of three chapters in three textbooks in his native language.

Education and Expertise

• 1999 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA AND REANIMATION
• 2001 – CHILDRENS’ HOSPITAL, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, OBSERVANT PHYSICIAN IN PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ANESTHESIA OBSERVANT PHYSICIAN

Areas of Interest

Anesthesia for Adult Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesia for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesia for thoracic surgery

Experience

• 11/1991-01/1993 Cizre State Hospital, Şırnak General Practitioner, (Compulsory Service)     
• 02/1993-01/1994 Şehirlioğlu Health Center, Selendi, Manisa General Practitioner
• 07/1999-06/2006 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery Anesthesia (responsible physician-adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia)
• 6/2006 – 11/2011 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 11/2011– 12/2019 Medical Point Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 12/2019 – 02/2021 Private Hospital, Izmir  Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 3/2021-10/2022 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 10/2022- 3/2023 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 4/2023-9/2023 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 10/2023- Currently Medical Point Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association
• Chest, Cardiovascular, Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association
• European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology

Diseases

• Anesthesia in Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery
• Regional Anesthesia
• Transplantation Anesthesia

Experience

Research Assistant:

• Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 2006 – 2011

Specialist:

• Kutahya Gediz State Hospital, 2012-2014
• Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital, 2014-2017
• Istanbul Aydin University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, 2021
• Private Medistanbul Hospital, 2021-2022

Assistant Professor:

• Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kozyatağı Hospital, 2017-2021
• Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2022-2024

Associate Professor:

• Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medicalpoint Hospital, 2024-present

Professional Memberships

• Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association, Member, 2011
• Turkish Medical Association, Member, 2014
• Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association, Member, 2015

Education and Specialization

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DIVISION

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY DIVISION

Experience

2014 - Hacettepe University Hospitals – Internal Medicine Chief Resident

2019 - 2020 Ankara City Hospital – Compulsory Service

2020 - 2022 Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital – Compulsory Service

2023 - İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital Allergy and Immunology Clinic

Professional Memberships

Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association

İzmir Medical Chamber

Research Publications

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017. 69(p10).

Gümüşburun R, Görgülü B, Açıkgöz ŞA, Aydın Ö, Çelik GE, Bavbek S. Succesful Rapid Drug Desensitization to Ferric Carboxymaltose in Four Patients. Asthma Allergy Immunology, 2020. 18(01): 47-50.

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Alpha and Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behcet’s Syndrome. Aktuelle Rheumatologie, 2022. 47(03): 233-8.

Oral presentation

Özbek E, Erkoç M, Çolak S, Açıkgöz ŞA, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Status in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency. 28th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2021 (SS-26)

Açıkgöz ŞA, Erkoç M. Coronavirus Vaccine Attitudes of Hereditary Angioedema Patients in Şanlıurfa Province. 2nd Çukurova Internal Medicine Days, Adana, 2023 (S-369)

Poster presentation

Çolak S, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Yalçıner M, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Evaluation of Cases Who Underwent Allergy Testing for Radiocontrast Material. 23rd National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-080)

Yalçıner M, Çerçi P, Çolak S, Açıkgöz ŞA, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Evaluation of Skin Tests Performed with General Anesthetic Agents and Results of Patients Who Underwent Intervention. 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-081)

Açıkgöz ŞA, Çerçi P, Çolak S, Yalçıner M, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. How Necessary is Allergy Testing with Local Anesthetic Agents in Patients Describing Drug Allergy? 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-082)

Çolak S, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Erol C, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Hazelnut Allergy with Clinical Symptoms After Organophosphate Exposure at the Age of 70. 23. National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Bodrum, 2016 (P-123)

Ünsal P, Çerçi P, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Serum Levels of Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist in Behçet's Patients. ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2017 (Abstract Number: 2728)

Şahin D, Kalacı E, Açıkgöz ŞA, Çolak S, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. Macrophage Activation Syndrome Developing in Follow-up with ADA-2 Deficiency and Response to Anti-TNF Treatment: Case Report. 18th National Rheumatology Congress, Antalya, 2017 (PS-011)

Köroğlu EY, Açıkgöz ŞA, Çerçi P, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. A Different Case in Internal Medicine Practice: Diagnosis After 25 Years. 19th National Internal Medicine Congress, Antalya, 2017 (PS-275)

Bilgiç E, Açıkgöz ŞA, Keskin G, Ölmez Ü. Chronic Urticaria Associated with Parasitosis: Two Case Series. 24th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2017 (P-190)

Çerçi P, Özbek E, Açıkgöz A, Altıner S, Ölmez Ü, Keskin G. The Story of Two Sisters: Could It Be a Genetic Disease Not Yet Identified? 4th Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (PS-030)

Gümüşburun R, Görgülü B, Açıkgöz ŞA, Aydın Ö, Çelik GE, Bavbek S. Iron Desensitization; With Four Cases. 25th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (P-154)

Çolak S, Özbek E, Açıkgöz A, Erkoç M. A Common Variable Immunodeficiency Case Misdiagnosed as Lymphoma. 25th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2018 (P-188)

Education and Expertise

BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

diseases

Heart failure

Valve Diseases

Heart Holes

Cardiovascular Occlusion

Aortic Vein Aneurysm

Cardio Oncology

Resistant Hypertension

Rhythm Disorders

Treatment Methods

Pacemaker Applications

Mitraclip

triclip

TAVI Application

Closing Heart Holes

Balloon Stent

Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms

Heart checks for oncology patients

In Resistant Hypertension patients

Ablation application Renal Denervation

Cryotherapy Application

Experience

2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization

2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiology

Turkish Medical Association

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)

Education and Expertise

EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Treatment Methods

Aortic Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

Coronary Surgery

Venous Surgery

Experience

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

National Society for Vascular Surgery

Articles

Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.

Specialization: Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry)

Areas of Interest

-Pediatric Dental Treatments

-Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia

-Pediatric Zirconium Crowns

-Pediatric Stainless Steel Crowns

-Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children

Education

2007 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2015 – RWTH Aachen University, Germany

2020 – Ph.D., Department of Pedodontics, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2021 to 2024 – Assistant Professor, Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

-Turkish Society of Pedodontics (TPD)

-International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD)

Research & Publications

Kuru R, Yılmaz S, Balan G, Tuzuner BA, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yener Öztürk F, Altuntaş Y, Yarat A, Şahin F.
Boron-rich diet may regulate blood lipid profile and prevent obesity: A non-drug and self-controlled clinical trial. J Trace Elem Med Biol, 2019.

Kuru R, Balan G, Yılmaz G, Yılmaz S, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yarat A, Şahin F.
The level of two trace elements in carious, non-carious, primary, and permanent teeth. European Oral Research, 2020.

Balan G, Peeters HH, Akyüz S.
The assistance of Er, Cr: YSGG laser in pulp injury related to anterior teeth trauma. Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi), 2019.

Specialization: Restorative Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Composite Laminate Applications

-Porcelain Laminate Veneers

-Aesthetic Anterior Region Fillings

-Diastema Closure

-Onlay, Inlay, and Overlay Restorations

Education

2004 to 2008 – Gaziantep Anatolian High School

2009 to 2015 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 to 2020 – Ph.D., Restorative Dental Treatment, Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Istinye University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Treatment

Since July 1, 2022 – Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Courses & Certifications

Dental Photography Course, Erzurum, 2019

Basic Endnote Usage Seminar, Erzurum, 2019

“Anterior Composite Restorations from A to Z,” 22nd International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry, Istanbul, 2018

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Association of Restorative Dentistry

Research & Publications

Cantürk K, Karalar B, Sağsöz Ö, Seven N, Sağsöz NP, Bayındır YZ.
Effect of different universal bonding agents on the bond strength of CAD/CAM ceramics with composite resin. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2019.

Cantürk K, Yılmaz MN, Cantürk F, İlday N, Seven N.
Comparison of radiopacity of five different flowable composite resins. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2020.