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Dr. Mustafa Tukenmez is a leading breast surgeon with global recognition in breast oncology. He has published over 40 original research articles in top journals. More than 30 of these are high-impact international publications. His research focuses on triple-negative breast cancer, immune markers, and surgical outcomes. Dr. Tukenmez is a pioneer in minimally invasive breast surgery. He was among the first to use single-port videoendoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy. This technique provides better cosmetic results and faster recovery for patients.

Dr. Tukenmez played a key role in the NeoSenti-TURK multicentric study. His work helped shape international standards for sentinel lymph node biopsy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. He has also developed cost-effective surgical training models, making medical education more accessible. His research on PD-L1 expression and immune checkpoint receptors has influenced personalized breast cancer therapy worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Makbule Eren is an expert in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology with more than 20 years of experience. She founded and led the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Her work has helped improve pediatric digestive health in Turkey.

She became an Associate Professor in 2011 and was promoted to Professor in 2016. Dr. Eren expanded her knowledge in motility and swallowing disorders as a guest professor at Columbia University’s Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in New York.

She is known for her skill in minimally invasive pediatric endoscopy. Dr. Eren has performed many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. She is a founding member of the Eskişehir Celiac Life Association. She speaks English and German, which helps her care for international patients. Dr. Eren currently works at Istinye University and Liv Hospital.

Dr. Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen is a Spine Surgery Specialist with fellowship training from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is skilled in advanced spinal techniques and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gokcen also has broad orthopedic experience, including trauma, prosthetic surgery, and sports medicine. He provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care for a wide range of patients.

Dr. Gokcen has over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1998. He has worked in military, state, and private hospitals across Turkey. This background shows his versatility and dedication to public service. As a former lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University, he has contributed to both academic and clinical training in orthopedics.

Prof. Dr. Tülin Tiraje Celkan is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with 28 years of experience. She has published over 130 scientific articles, including 133 listed in PubMed. She has also written and edited several reference books in her field.

Dr. Celkan served as President of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Society from 2017 to 2019. During this time, she helped shape national standards for pediatric blood disease care. She trained many specialists during her 28 years at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She now works at Vadi Liv Hospital and İstinye University.

Her expertise includes rare and complex conditions such as Fanconi anemia, Blackfan-Diamond syndrome, childhood thrombosis, and AVMs. Dr. Celkan is a member of SIOP and has worked with international teams, including at VU University Amsterdam.

Medical Interests and Activities

 • Examining and diagnosing cranial, spinal, head-neck region diseases by imaging methods. • Examining vascular diseases of brain, neck and spine with angiography method. • Treatment of vascular diseases of brain, neck and spine by endovascular methods (closed surgery). • Treatment of cerebrovascular aneurysms (in patients with or without cerebral hemorrhage) • Treatment of cerebrovascular stenosis with stent method. • Treatment of cerebrovascular diseases like fistule and arteriovenous malformation with embolisation method. • Stent application in stenosis of neck veins (by using umbrella method). • Reducing the operation risk by blocking the veins which are feeding the tumor before open-surgeries in some tumor and head-neck area operations. • Embolisation treatment in birthmark-hemangioma and diseases like vascular malformations. • Endovascular treatment of vascular diseases at spinal cord and membrane • Dissolving the thrombus with urgent intervention in patients with stroke in order to provide the brain to overcome the situation with less damage as possible. • Endovascular treatment of vasospasm in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. • In uncontrolled epistaxis blocking the nasal vein by reaching it with angiography method.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Ozkaya is a highly respected pediatrician with specializations in Pediatrics, Nephrology, and Rheumatology. This triple expertise is uncommon in the medical field. He has over 30 years of experience. Dr. Ozkaya provides thorough care for children with complex kidney and autoimmune diseases. His areas of focus include congenital urinary anomalies, nephrotic syndrome, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and connective tissue disorders.

Dr. Ozkaya has served in important academic and leadership positions. He was a Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University and an Education Supervisor at leading hospitals in Turkey. He has helped train many future pediatricians. Since 2017, he has worked at Liv Hospital Istinye University. There, he continues to advance pediatric care and research. Dr. Ozkaya is widely recognized as a leader in pediatric nephrology and rheumatology.

Dentist, Parodontologist

20 years of experience

• Graduated Faculty of Dentistry, Hassettepe University.
• UCLA Endodontic Microsurger Certified.
• Has a certificate from the University of Los Angeles, Department of Dentistry "Dental Implantation in the Periodontics Section".
• Also has a certificate of antibiotics Usage in dentistry.

Dr. Taylan Bükülmez is a radiation oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir in Istanbul. He treats breast, prostate, lung, esophageal, and rectal cancers. He uses advanced radiation therapy methods for his patients.

Dr. Bükülmez received his medical degree from Pamukkale University. He completed his specialization at Akdeniz University. Since 2017, he has led the oncology team at Istinye University Liv Hospital. He is known for his focus on patient recovery and new cancer treatments. He has many years of experience at leading oncology centers in Turkey.

Prof. Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu is a skilled nephrologist with more than 20 years of experience in kidney care. He focuses on kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hypertension, and inherited kidney disorders.

Dr. Uslu has published many articles in both international and national journals. He is dedicated to improving nephrology and is known for providing high-quality, evidence-based care for complex kidney conditions.

Dentist

38 years of experience

• specializes in teeth whitening;
• Graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Türkiye.
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.

Pediatric dentist, 5 years of practical experience

• Since 2014, he has been practicing at the Dentaglobal clinic in Izmir;
• author of 2 scientific papers;
• won 3rd place with oral presentation at the 22nd International Dental Congress in Izmir, 2016.

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.

Professor of Thoracic Surgery

Prof. Dr. Adem Dervişoğlu completed his undergraduate education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his specialization, doctorate and professors degree at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. He also attended advanced symposiums and clinical trials on surgical treatment of obesity, minimally invasive techniques in visceral surgery and endocrine surgery respectively. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Society, Hernia Society, Association of Endocrine Surgery and Colon and Rectum Association.