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Education: 

2003 - 2007: Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu Anatolian High School 

2007 - 2013 : Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English 

2014 - 2018 : University of Health Sciences Istanbul Bagcilar 

Training and Research Hospital Courses: 

18th April 2013, International Congress for Pediatric Surgery, Aarau, Baden, Switzerland 

37th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2015 

12th Turkish National Congress of Rhinology-2016 

8th Turkish National Congress of Istanbul's Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons-2016 

13th Turkish National Congress of Rhinology-2017 

14th Turkish National Congress of Rhinology-2018 

41th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2020 

Rhinoplasty School in Eskisehir- July, 2015 

Pediatric Airway Problems and live surgery- April, 2015 

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- October, 2015 

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Cadaver Course- August, 2016 

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Course-October, 2016 

Facial Plastic Course- October, 2016 

Facial Plastic Course, Sapanca, 2017 

Middle Ear Surgery Cadaver Course- 2017 

Rhinoplasty School- 2019 

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2019 

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2020 

Botox and Filler Course-2020 

Tas Rhinoplasty- 2020 

Theorhinoplasty Nose- 2020 

Experience: 

2012 : Switzerland, Basel, Universitat Kindar Spital Basel 

2014- 2018 : Health Sciences University Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 

2018-2020 : Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital Zeynep - Kamil Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital/clinical assistant chief (transfer)(1993-1995) 

Winning the title of associate professor by succeeding in the associate professor exam.(1994) 

Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty member / 

Assoc. Dr.(1995-1999)

Education and Expertise 

2004-2010: Undergraduate- Ege University Faculty of Medicine 

2011-2017: Specialization- Ege University Faculty of Medicine 

2013: University of South Florida Moffitt Cancer Center in USA - Observer on breast reconstruction for 3 months 

Experience 

2017-2019: Siirt State Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic 

2018: Clinica Cavadas Reconstructive Surgery Unit in Spain - Clinical Fellow on Reconstructive Microsurgery for 4 months 

Professional Memberships 

Turkey Society of Plastic Surgery 

Turkey reconstructive microsurgery association 

Turkey Cleft Lip and Palate Association 

International Society of Orthoplastic Surgery - Middle East Responsible 

Courses and Certificates 

EBOPRAS - European Plastic Surgery Competence Certificate 

Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course 

Reconstructive Microsurgery Association Basic Microsurgery Training Certificate 

Maxillofacial Fixation course certificate 

Publications: 

Ercin, Burak Sercan, et al. "Who needs extra time? Amniotic membrane wrapped pauci-suture model for rapid anastomoses." Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery (2018): 1-8. 

Cavadas, Pedro C., Burak Sercan Ercin, and Alessandro Thione. "Composite Arteriovenous Radial Conduit Flap for Lower Limb Reconstruction." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 5.4 (2017). 

Dayicioglu, D., Fan, K., Skowronski, P., Kassira, W., Thaller, S. R., Ercin, B. S., & Levi, A. D. (2014). Lumbar perforator flap for closure of sacral tissue defect after lipomyelomeningocele. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 37 (3), 173-176. 

ÖZEK, C. Z., GÜRLER, T., & ERÇİN, B. S. (2015). Breast Asymmetry, Its Evaluation and Treatment. Turkey Clinical Journal of Plastic Surgery Special Topics, 4 (2), 1-6. 

Tiftikcioğlu, Y. Ö., Erçin, B. S., Erdem, M., Biçer, A., Özkdın, N., & Özek, C. (2017). Delayed reconstruction of mangled lower extremities: soft tissue management. 
 

In addition, he has 22 verbal presentations and 10 posters presented at international and national congresses

M.D. Asude Koksal; started her career as a graduate of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Working in many different hospitals and clinics, Dr. Asude Köksal is an experienced specialist in the field of plastic surgery. Specialist Dr. Asude Koksal; performs many different operations such as tummy tuck, face shaping with filler, thigh lift, BBL, breast aesthetics, arm lift, gynecomastia, and liposuction.

Conditions Treated

• Aesthetic appearance problems

Congenital malformations

Post-traumatic disorder

Treatment of skin tumors

Facial bone fractures

Congenital adhesions

Complaints around eyes

Treatment Methods

Facelift

Craniofacial reconstruction

Blepharoplasty

Hair transplantation

Ear Surgery

Rhinoplasty

Breast aesthetics

Abdominoplasty

Liposuction

Hip surgery

Microsurgical

Botox
 

Research & Publications

• Revision of Wise Pattern Breast Reductions With Vertical Procedures (Annals of Plastic Surgery Volume 74, Number 3, March 2015)
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• Necrotizing Fasciitis due to Streptococcus mitis caused by accidental human bite (JIDC 2016; 10(1): 100-102
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• Reconstruction of Hand Tissue Defects with Reverse Radial Forearm Flap (Gazi Medical Journal, 2016; 27:11-14)
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• Our Clinical Experience in Reconstructive Surgery of Anterior Chest Wall Defects with Thoracic Surgery Department (Gazi Medical Journal, 2015; 26:222-224)
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Certifications

Certificate of Filler and Neurotoxin Applications

Certificate of Aesthetic and Beauty Intentional Applications on Face and Body with Laser, IPL, Radiofrequency and Ultrasound Based Devices

Certificate of Mesotherapy, Derma roller, PRP Applications and Skin Care

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures Course

European 8th Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Course

13th European Congress of Microsurgery

Non-Surgical Aesthetic Interventions and Media Symposium

TPRECD *37th National Congress Breast Repair Course

TPRECD 37th National Congress Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course

TPRECD 8th Rhinoplasty Course

TPRECD Course of Open Rhinoplasty on Fresh Cadaver

TPRECD 1st Facial Aesthetics and Sculpture Course

Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association 9th Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Basic Hand Surgery Course

TPRECD 35th National Congress

TPRECD: Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association)

Dr. Ahmet is one of the successful hair transplant surgeons of Smile Hair Clinic. Dr. Ahmet, who graduated from Kırıkkale University faculty of medicine in 2010, started his career with 3 years of family practice. After his experience as a prison doctor, emergency service and ambulance experience, he worked in the intensive care unit and dialysis department in a private hospital. However, his desire to constantly improve and explore new areas later led him to the hair transplantation field. He wanted to specialize in hair transplant surgeries and his journey with Smile Hair Clinic has started after 8 years of hair transplant surgery experience at different clinics.

Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV 

Born in 1973 in Eskişehir. Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry ,Neurology And Neurosurgery In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023. 6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

 Association Memberships 

Turkish Neurosurgical Association 

The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery Turkish Doctors Union 

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group 

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group

Experience abroad 

Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007 Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008 The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009 

The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011 Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011 

Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013 International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016 "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017 

BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY 

Education Information 

expertise in medicine 

1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE 

26/March/2003

DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. 

HOSPITAL Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY 1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR. 31/July/1996 

Foreign Language Knowledge English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

 Administrative Duties 

Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL 

Memberships to Scientific Organizations 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022 

2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019 

3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004 

International education 

International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, 

education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery, (International) 

Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International) 

The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course, 04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International) 

THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 - 12.06.2004 (National) 

Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S. 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery
• Maxillofacial Cyst, Tumor Surgery
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgery
• Dental Implants
• TME surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

• 1991- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

University of London, Faculty of Dentistry

• Ankara University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Gülhane Military Medicine Academy, Faculty of Dentistry

Publications and Congress Statements

1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79

6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1

17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Omer Kays Unal is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports injuries, complex fractures, and arthroscopic surgery. He is known for introducing stem cell and regenerative treatments in orthopedics. These therapies have helped improve patient recovery and outcomes.

Dr. Unal has published more than 30 articles in top orthopedic journals. He has also presented many original studies at national and international conferences. His research in biomechanics has influenced implant design and surgical methods, especially in hip surgery and ACL reconstruction.

He is an Associate Professor at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. Dr. Unal is a member of several orthopedic associations and has received many awards. His work is widely cited, showing his strong impact on orthopedic science and clinical care.

Asst. Prof.Dr. Bilge Özcan

Department of Endodontics

Fields of Study and Interests

• Root Canal Treatment
• Retreatment
• Restorative Dental Treatments
• Dental Bleaching

Education

• 2019- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics
• 2015- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Work Experience

• 2021– continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
• Mamak Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Ankara, Türkiye

Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association
• Turkish Endodontics Association

Publications and Congress Statements

OZCAN B, SONAT B. (2020) Dental Root Channel Treatment of the Mandibular First Premolar with Type IV Vertucci Channel Morphology. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 5 (12):1-3

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Taurodont First Molar and its Treatment. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 6 (2): 1-5

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Treatment and Follow-up for Teeth with Apical Lesion

after Complicated Crown Fracture.Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 36 (3):28616-28620

Ozcan B, Biçer B, Şaklar F,  Bal L, Evaluation of push-out bond strength of bioceramic root canal sealers, with different final irrigations protocols. Journal Comptes rendus de l’Académie bulgare des Sciences. (DOI: 10.7546/CRABS.2023.12.15). SCIE

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Chronic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytes Leukemia/ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) 

Chronic Myeloproliferative Diseases (Polistemia Vera, Essential Thrombocytosis, Myelofibrosis etc.) 

Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s) 

Multiple Myeloma 

Education: 

Ege University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor 1999 - 2005 

Pamukkale University Specialist in Internal Medicine 2006 - 2011 

Pamukkale University Hematologist 2011 - 2014 

ESCCA Summer School On Cytometry/PRAGUE (May 2014) 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Associate Professor 2018 

Experience: 

Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital 2015 

Pamukkale University Internal Medicine Residency Training 2016 - 2011 

Denizli Sarayköy State Hospital 2011 - 2011 

Pamukkale University Hematology Minor Residency Training 2011 - 2014 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Specialist Doctor 2015 - 2020 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority 2015 - 2020 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic Responsible Authority/ Lecturer 2019 - 2020 

Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Şakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic Lecturer 2020 - 2020

Liv Hospital Ulus 2020-

Memberships: 

Turkish Society of Hematology 

The Society of Hematological Education and Research (Member of The Board of Directors

Publications:

32 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals 

12 cases published in international peer-reviewed journals 

11 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals 

5 cases published in national peer-reviewed journals

Gulsevim Oda, D.D.S, Pedodontics.

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anterior and posterior region restorations
• Milk tooth amputation and root canal treatment 
• Tooth extraction and space maintainers
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia
• Protective dental treatments

Education

2020 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentsitry Department of Pedodontics

2015 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2015-2020 Istanbul University Department of Pedodontics

Publications

Birant S, Koruyucu M, Ozcan H, Ilisulu C, Kasimoglu Y, Avcu N, Kocaaydin S, Bektas D, Usta G, Akay C, Bekiroglu N, Seymen F. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of the Community about Oral and Dental Health [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 15]. Eur J Dent. 2020;10.1055/s-0040-1716583.

Oda, G., Karayagmurlu, A., Dagli, I., Aren, G., & Soylu, N. (2021). Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study from Turkey. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 11(3), 186.

Göksel, S., ERTURK, A. F., Gulsevim, O. D. A., KARABAŞ, H. Ç., & Özcan, İ. (2023). Use of cone-beam computed tomography in pediatric patients: A retrospective observational study.Sağlık Bilimlerinde İleri Araştırmalar Dergisi,6(2), 173-178

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Internal Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 

• Diabetes 

• Thyroid Diseases 

• Pituitary Gland Diseases 

• Adrenal Gland Diseases 

• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases 

• Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases 

Educational Background 

• Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 1997 

• Assistant Education for Internal Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, 2003 

• Education for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 2008 

Professional Experience 

• Göztepe Research & Training Hospital, 2008 - 2010 (mandatory service) 

• Bayındır Hospital, 2010 - 2014 

• Kolan İnternational Hospital, 2014 - 2018 Memberships 

• Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism 

• Turkish Society of Diabetes 

• European society of Anesthesiology 

• European Association for the Study of Diabetes 

Researches and Publications 

• International articles: 20; national articles: 20; international papers: 15; national papers: 18 Translation of 5 book sections

Fields of Interest in Medicine

• Pituitary Surgery

• Endoscopic skull base surgery

• Neuro-oncology

• Neuro-endoscopy

• Pediatric Neurosurgery

Education

• Medical Doctor: İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical School (1978 - 1984)

• Neurosurgery residency: İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School(1986 - 1993)

• Observership abroad: Hopital Lariboisiere Paris, France (1991)

• Hopital Necker - Enfants Malades Paris, France (1991 and 1999)

Experience

• Siirt Sason , General medical practice (1984 - 1986)

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery, Resident. (1986 - 1993)

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery, Consultant neurosurgeon. (1993 - 2000)

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery, Associate Professor (2000 - 2008)

• Ministry of Justice, Forensic Medicine Institution, Member neurosurgeon of the first specialisation Born (2005 - 2013)

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School,Department of Neurosurgery, Professor Dr. (2008 - 2017)

• 7.Istanbul University Pituitary Center Co-founder and executive member (2015- )

• Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Neurosurgeon(2015 - 2016)

• Group Florence Nightingale, İstanbul Hospital, Neurosurgeon (2017 - 2021)

• Demiroğlu Bilim University, Department of Neurosurgery, Chair(2018 - 2021)

Memberships 

• EAACI.; European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology membership, since 2010 

• TURKISH NATIONAL ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY ASSOCIATION, Member, 2009 

• Turkish National Pediatric Association, Member, 2006 

• Turkish Medical Association, Member, 1996 

• Respiratory Academy Association, Board Member, 2017

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Vefik Yazıcıoğlu is a leading interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in high-risk coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions (CTO), TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart defect closures.

He has performed thousands of advanced procedures. These include radial and peripheral interventions, EVAR/TEVAR, pacemaker and CRT implantations, LAA closure, and carotid or renal interventions. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu is a pioneer in advanced imaging such as IVUS, OCT, TEE, and FFR. He uses these tools to ensure precision in complex cases.

As an influential academic, he has delivered many oral presentations and published research at national and international congresses. His work has advanced the fields of coronary physiology and hemodynamics. He is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu also mentors young cardiologists at major hospitals.

Dr. Sertac Cicek is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience. He has spent more than 30 years specializing in cardiac surgery, focusing on complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He trained at leading centers worldwide and completed fellowships at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This combination of fellowships is rare in the field.

Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He leads advanced surgical programs and performs specialized operations, including Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions, Ebstein anomaly repairs, and minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is also a pioneer in hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Dr. Cicek holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. He has received several awards, such as the GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific Achievement Award and a Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and has been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare for 20 years.

Dr. Bercem Aycicek is an Associate Professor with over 20 years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. She is known for her strong clinical skills in treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Her areas of expertise include diabetes, thyroid diseases, obesity, and resistant hypertension.

Dr. Aycicek is one of the few endocrinologists in Turkey with a focus on gender-affirming hormone therapy for trans individuals. She provides evidence-based and sensitive care. She also has a special interest in women’s health, managing issues such as irregular periods, delayed puberty, and metabolic bone diseases.

She earned her Associate Professorship at Health Sciences University Derince. Dr. Aycicek has worked in both public and private healthcare settings, helping to improve access to care. She is an active member of the Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society and the European Society of Endocrinology.

Education

1995-2002 Karatay Anatolian High School, Konya 
2002-2008 Selçuk University, Selçuklu Medical Faculty, Konya 
Residency: 
2009-2014 Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery residency, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir, Turkey

Work experience

2009-2014 Research Assistant at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine,

2014-2016 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2016-2017 Bursa Private Jimer Hospital, Bursa

2018-2020 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2020-present Private practice

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir

CERTIFICATES EBOPRAS

European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; 2014-Helsinki, 2015-Brussels

Membership in organizations

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associatio

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 
Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Kormutlu, Ozlem Cemboluk, Ozgen Kıvanc, Aydın Tekgoz; Retrospective analysis of 1205 hand injury cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – 17(3);134-138,2009 

2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk; Retrospective Analysis of Our Electric Injury Cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery -19(1); 1-4, 2011 

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals: 
1. Karabagli Y, Kose AA, Mangir S, Cetin C.; e-Flap Nipple Reconstruction in Amputation Mammaplasty; Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012 
2. Karabağlı Y, Kocman EA, Velipaşaoğlu M, Kose AA, Ceylan S, Cemboluk O, Cetin C.: Labia Majora Augmentation with De-epithelialized Labial Rim (Minora) Flaps as an Auxiliary Procedure for Labia Minora Reduction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):289-93 

Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Retrospective analysis of electrical burn patients hospitalized in our burn unit; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 53 
2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Our 5-year screening results of our clinic in hand surgery cases; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 160 

Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1- Sezi Mangır, A. Aydan Köse, Özlem Cemboluk, Yakup Karabağlı, Cavit Can, Cengiz Çetin; Penil Squamouse Cell Carsinom and Dynamic Sentinel Node Biopsy; Mayo Clinic- Selcuk University plastic surgery special joint meeting, Konya 2011

Educations

Adana AnadoluCollege ( 1978-1985)

Medical School : UludagUniversityMedicalSchoolBursa (1985-1991)

Plastic Surgery Education: UludagUniversityMedical School Bursa (1994-2000)

Academic and Porfessional Appointments and societies :

Turkish Board Certified Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

Chief, Division of Plastic &Reconstructive Surgery Dicle University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor(2008)

Founding President of Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society (EYBCD) 2009

TPRCD Turkısh Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery (member of board of directory 2008)

EPCD Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (reserve member of board of directory 2009)

Director and surgeon general of Acibadem Konur Medical Center ( 2009-2012)

ESPRAS European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (member)

ISAPS The International Society of Plastic Surgery Society member

ASAPS The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery member

European Comittee For Standardisation Mirror Committee member

Experiences in Surgery: ( over 9000 surgery between 2000-2019)

Aesthetic Surgery

PlasticandReconstructiveSurgery

Hand and Microsurgery

Maxillofacial Surgery

Publications, posters and presentations

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Dislocation Due To Sixth Compartment Rupture

Ömer Buhşem, Ahmet Karacalar, MesutÖzcan

Journal of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cilt 7, Sayı 3 (1999)

Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst

Ömer Buhşem, Ahmet Karacalar

Journal of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cilt 8, Sayı 2 (2000)

Retrospective Evaluation of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Underwent Surgery In DUTF between Oct. 1987- Nov. 1999

Ömer Buhşem, Kemal Erbaş,İbrahim Aşkar

22. Turkısh Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2000)

Lineer Verrucosis epidermal nevus including Cornu Cutanu : casereport

İ.Aşkar, S.Aktürk, Ömer Buhşem ,H. Büyükbayram K. Erbaş,

22.Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2000)

Evaluation of the effects of 5-Fluorouracil application following Ratsciatic nerve repair on epineural

and extraneural scarring and nerveregeneration.

Ömer Buhşem, Yeşim Özgenel, Mesut Özcan

23. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (27-30 sept. 2001)

Minimal Invasive Procedures in Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

TPRECD Rhinoplasty Winter Symposium (2007)Bursa

Laser hair removal procedures

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

Tripollar Radiofrequency

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

Focused Ultrasonic Fat Emulsification

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

“ Latest development tendencies concerning face and body RF therapy”

7. International Congress on Aesthetic Medicine 2008 Moscow

No osteotomy rhinoplasty

Turkish – Azerbajian Plastic Surgery Days (2008) Bakü-Azerbajian

Tripollar RF treatments for circumference reduction and non-surgical face lift

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 5th EADVSpring Symposium (2008) İstanbul

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

XXI.SOFCEPSociétéFrançaise desChirurgiensEsthétiquesPlasticiens,Euro-MéditerranéenCongrés(2008 ) France - Paris

Tripollar RF technology for nonsurgical skin tightening and cellulite treatment

VI.İnternational Plastic Surgery Course I. International Anti-Aging Symposium (2008) Ekaterinburg- Russia

New Medlite technology Photo-Acoustic Pulse therapy

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society 12th National Congress Minimal Invasive Surgery Course (2008) İstanbul

A new vaginal stent material:Alginate

22. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

No osteotomy rhinoplasty : Algoritm

22. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

Axillar Brachial Plexus Blockage by Plasticsurgeons

23. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

TriPollar RF Non-Surgical Face Lift & Skin Tightening - Long Term Results

White paper 2008

My approach to aesthetic rhinoplasty

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society Rhinoplasty days (2009) Istanbul

No Osteotomy Rhinoplasty

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society Rhinoplasty days (2009) Istanbul

Laser Treatments in facialrejuvenations

TPRECD Winter symposium ( 2010) Bolu Kartalkaya

Non irritatingAHA treatments inDermatology

TPRECD Winter symposium ( 2010) Bolu Kartalkaya

Non invasive weight loss with low level diode laser

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Winter symposium (2011) Uludag

Mini rhinoplasty (rhinoplasty without osteotomy)

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society National Congress (2012) Istanbul

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

5th EASAPS The European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (2012) Istanbul

Minimal invasive rhinoplasty (mini rhinoplasty)

TPRECD V. Rhinoplasty course (2012) Ankara

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

Seoul Rhinoplasty Forum ( 2012) Seoul South Korea

No osteotomy rhinoplasty ( desicion of osteotomy)

TPRECD II Istanbul International Rhinoplasty Course (2013) Istanbul

Columelar surgery and softrhinoplasty

TPRECD VII. Rhinoplasty course (2014) Izmir

Increasing Topical Anesthetic Efficacy with MicroneedleApplication

Ömer Buhsem, Alper Aksoy, Yavuz Kececi, Emin Sir & Melike Güngör (2016)

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2016.1157362

Skin Resurfacing

Grabb and Smith Plastik Cerrahi 7. Baskı Kısım 5, 41 Türkçe çeviri (2016)

Organic Dermal implant revolution: new molecule introduction

Kuwait Derma Update and Laser Symposium VIII, Kuwait (2017)

Natural injectable implant : agarose gel

The 12.th International Conference of Aesthetic and Antiaging Medicine Warsaw Poland (2017)

Facial Applications with Radiofrequency Energy, Review

Journal Türkiye Klinikleri Plastik Cerrahi Cilt:7, Sayı:1 (2018)

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty with Agarose gel

International Medical Aesthetic Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2018)

Agarose gel : a natural injectable implant and volumizer

Dubai Derma World Dermatology and Laser Conference Dubai (2018)

Dermal fillers (DAS)

TPRECD 40. Ulusal Kurultayı Antalya (2018)

Botilinum toksin ve dolgu uygulamaları

Plastik Cerrahi Asistan Okulu, Antalya (2019)

Filler Complications and Management

23. Ulusal Estetik Plastik Cerrahi Kongresi İstanbul (2019)

Midface and zygoma volumizing with agarose gel

SIES International Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery Congress Bologna Italy (2019)

Kadir Oyur is a dynamic and accomplished medical professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of surgery. He completed his Postgraduate Residency in Plastic Surgery at the Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education in Minsk, Belarus, followed by another residency in General Surgery at Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education in Kiev, Ukraine. Prior to this, he pursued his medical education at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa English Medical School. Throughout his career, Kadir has held various positions, including roles at Europ-Assistance Insurance Company in Turkey and Antes Aesthetic Surgery Center in Belarus. He has actively engaged in research and observational programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard University Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the University of California, Irvine. Kadir is also proficient in computer skills and speaks multiple languages fluently, including English, Turkish, Kurdish, Russian, and German. Beyond his medical endeavors, he enjoys pursuits such as playing musical instruments, sailing, and cycling. Kadir is an active member of esteemed medical societies such as The International Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. With his extensive skill set and commitment to excellence, Kadir Oyur continues to make significant contributions to the field of surgery.

Dr. Gonul Catli is a pediatric endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in childhood hormonal and metabolic disorders. Her areas of focus include diabetes, thyroid diseases, growth problems, and puberty issues. She received her training at Ankara University and Dokuz Eylul University. Dr. Catli has also worked as an Associate Professor at Izmir Katip Celebi University.

Dr. Catli is known for her scientific work and caring approach. She currently practices at Liv Hospital Ulus and Vadistanbul. She is a member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and several national associations. Dr. Catli is dedicated to using new treatments to support children’s health and well-being.