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Areas of Interests

• Demyelinating Diseases and MS
• Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)
• Neuromuscular Junction Diseases (MG)

Education 

• M.Sc. Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University  1990
• Specialization in Medicine  Neurology,  Ankara Training and Research Hospital 1997
• Minor Specialization  Clinical Neurophysiology, Medical Specialization Board 2011

Experience

• Doctor MoH Kastamonu and Samsun Health Center No. 7 1990-1992
• Dr. Res.Assist. Ankara Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic 1992-1997
• Assoc. Dr. Abant İzzet Baysal University Düzce Faculty of Medicine 1999-2006
• Assoc.Dr. Duzce University Faculty of Medicine 2007-2011
• Prof.Dr  Duzce University Faculty of Medicine  2011-

Areas of Interests

• Genital Laser Application ( Vajinal  Rejuvenation , Laser Incontinence Treatment)
• Aesthetic  Genital  Surgery ( Labioplastia, Vaginoplastia, Perineoplastia )
• Vaginismus Treatment.
• Treatment Of Female Sexual Function Disorders.
• Hormonal & Non-Hormonal Treatment.
• Laser Incontinence Treatment.
• Medical Treatment İn Incontinence.

Education

• Hacettepe  University  Faculty of  Medicine, ANKARA.
• SBÜ. ANKARA Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak  Training and  Research  Hospital.

Experience

• SBÜ.ANKARA Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Training and Research Hospital.
• Antalya Training and  Research  Hospital,
• Jinefem , Private Gynecology Center, ANTALYA
• SM Clinic, Private Gynecology Center, ANTALYA
• Liv Hospital Ulus, İSTANBUL

Research:

• Gestational  Diabetic  Evaluation of  Affinity in Pregnant  Woman in Turkey.
• The  Effect of Intrauterin Insemination on  Pregnancy  Rates in Infertile Woman in 456 cycles.
• The  Effect of  Genital  Laser  Applications on  Urinary  Incontinence  Treatment.
• The  Effect of  Genital  Laser  Applications  on  Vaginal  Atrofi  in  Menopause.
• Distribution of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) İnfection in the Mediterranean Region in Turkey.

Areas of Interests

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Healthy life
• Nephritis
• Blood pressure measurement and devices
• Salt
• Chronic patient management
• Renal transplantation/Dialysis

Education

• Tarsus American College (1971-1978)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Student (1978-1984)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Internal Medicine (1987-1991)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Nephrology (1991-1993)
   

Experiences
 

• Liv Hospital-Ulus/İSTANBUL (2013-)
• İstinye University School of Medicine, Professor (2016-)
• Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine, Professor (2013-2015)
• Eczacıbaşı/Baxter RTS Renal A.Ş. (2012-2012)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Professor (2000-2012)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, ABD) (2002-2003)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Associate Professor (1994-2000)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (1993-1994)

Books

For patients

• Hasta Böbrekler (2018): Online book
• İyi ki Yaş Alıyorum (2018)
• Ürem Kreatininim Yüksek Diyalizi Nasıl Önlerim (2017): Online book
• İyi ki Tansiyonum Çıktı (2016)
• 100 Soruda Hipertansiyon (2013)
• Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastası El Kitabı (2004)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 2 (2003)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 1 (2002)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Hipertansiyon (2001)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Kolesterol (2000)

For Students/Assistants/Health Professionals

• Nefroloji Online (2019): Online book
• Pratik Nefroloji (2019): Online book
• Temel Sıvı Elektrolit (2018): Online book
• Hemodiyaliz Hekimi El Kitabı (2010)
• Nefroloji El Kitabı (2007)
• Organ Bağışı ve Medya (2007)
• Günlük Nefroloji ve Böbrek Yetmezliğinde İlaç Kullanımı (2006)
• Hemodiyaliz Hemşiresi El Kitabı (2001)
• Hipertansiyon Güncel Sorunlar (1998)

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

• Robotic knee and hip replacement surgery 

• Prosthesis revision surgery 

• Deformity (leg curvatures) 

• Shoulder and elbow diseases 

• Joint and cartilage injuries 

• Hip, knee and foot diseases 

• Arthroscopy 

• Trauma (fracture, dislocation, soft tissue injuries)

Education 

• Graduation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.) 

• Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 

• Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program  Director: Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündeş) 

• Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Yale University, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 

• The EFFORT Spring Traveling Fellowship in Germany 

• Master’s Degree, University of Health Science, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Advanced Joint Surgery Master’s Program,, Istanbul

The doctor specializes in Dermatology and Hair Transplant Surgery, bringing over 5 years of expertise in the Dermatology Training Division. With a focus on medical dermatology, the doctor has engaged in various research areas and completed extensive training by attending numerous conferences and symposiums. During residency, there was a particular emphasis on the cosmetic field, enhancing the doctor's comprehensive skill set in dermatological and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Cenan Oktay was born in 1965 in Plovdiv-Bulgaria. He completed his primary school education in Istanbul in 1977. He completed his secondary and high school education at Istanbul Erkek High School, which provides education in German. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1984.

Due to his interest in surgery, he completed his General Surgery internship while he was a student, Heidelberg University Head of Surgery Clinics in Germany, Prof.Dr. ch. He did it with Herfarth.

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine with his 3rd degree in 1990 and started his General Surgery specialization training at SSK Okmeydanı Training Hospital in Istanbul in September-1991. He prepared congress publications as well as clinical and experimental studies during his residency training.

In 1993, he received training on "Microsurgery Course" and "Valtrac" rings used in GIS anastomoses at Würtzburg University, Germany, and became the first user in Turkey and used them in his specialization thesis.

He became a General Surgery Specialist at SSK Okmeydanı Training Hospital in 1996. In the same year, I.U. He completed the "Surgical Gastroenterology Endoscopy Training Courses" at Istanbul Medical Faculty. Due to his interest in Liver and Bile Tract surgery, he graduated from Istanbul University for 4 months in 1999. He worked actively in the General Surgery Department of Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery. During this time, he continued clinical and experimental studies.

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Check-Up 

• Healthy Life 

• Sports Physiology 

• Anti-Doping Practices 

Education and Experience 

• • Check-Up and Healthy Life Center, Liv Hospital, Ulus
• • Medical Director, Remed Assistance, International Assistance Group
• • Memorial Hospital, Levent, Istanbul
• • Medical Director, Chief Physician, Clinica Gayrettepe
• • Studies with Prof. Dr. Ustun Korugan on Healthy Life and Sports Physiology
• • Director of Emergency Department, German Hospital, Taksim
• • Director of Emergency Department, International Hospital, Istanbul (1991 - 1995) • Residency in Family Practice, Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (1990 - 1995)
• • Emergency Career Study, NYU Medical Center, New York (1993 - 1994)
• • Doctor of Medicine Degree, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• • Tarsus American College
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• Memberships 
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• • WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors)
• • AAEM (American Academy of Emergency Medicine)
• • ISTM (International Society of Travel Medicine)
• • TAHUD (Turkish Association of Family Physicians)
• • WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)
• • UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)
• • TFF (Anti-Doping Board of the Football Federation)
• • TBF (Anti-Doping Board of the Basketball Federation)
• • THE CLUB (Tarsus American College Alumni Association
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• Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 
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• • Columnist and Medical Vision Advisor, Sabah Newspaper (2002-Present)
• • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• • Anti-Doping Board, Turkish Football Federation
• • Basic and Intermediate Medical Training: Occupational training for employees of the leading Turkish pharmaceutical companies

Areas Of Interest

Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery 

Robotic Transperineal Prostate MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncological Surgeries 

Female Urology 

Neuro-Urology 

Urethral Stenosis Surgeries (Graft Urethroplasty surgeries) 

Education 

Gulhane Military Medical Faculty 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Department of Urology

Experience 

Liv Hospital Ulus 

KOLAN International Hospital 

Gülhane Training and Research Hospital 

Gulhane Military Medical Academy Research 

Evaluation of the effects of intracavernosal mitomycin-c administration on rat model in Peyroni’s disease (TÜBİTAK) 

Effects of intradetrusor decorin injection on tissue histopathology in rabbits with partial bladder outlet obstruction (TÜBİTAK)

Memberships 

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA

Medical Field of Special Interest and Activities 

Molecular Scanning 

Nuclear Oncology 

Radionuclide Treatments

Education and Experience 

2018 - Private LIV Hospital Ulus 

2015 - 2018 İstanbul Bilim University, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

2006 - 2015 Mersin University Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine 

2005 - 2006 Ankara Özel Denge Medical Centre 

2004 Hacettepe University Medical Faculty 

Specialization Training: 2000 - 2004 Hacettepe University Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine 

Undergraduate: 1993 - 1999 Hacettepe University Medical Faculty

Memberships 

Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 

Turkish Journal of Clinical Sciences 

Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy 

Turkish Clinics Journal of Case Reports 

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations 

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 

Acıbadem University Health Sciences Magazine 

Turkey Nuclear Medicine Association

Researches and Publications 

International Article: 35

Domestic Article: 18 

Chapter Author: 5 

Member of Broadcasting Advisory Board: 7 Domestic-International Magazines 

Internalnational Conference Presentations: 22

Areas of Interests

• Acute and chronic respiratory problems
• Respiratory tract infections
• Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures
• Asthma
• Breathing problems during sleep
• Cystic fibrosis
• Tuberculosis

Education 

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991 - 1997) 

• Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997 - 2002 

• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004 - 2007 

Experiences 

• Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002 - 2004 

• Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007 - 2010 

• Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010 - 2023

Memberships 

• Turkish Pediatrics Institution, member of the supervisory board 

• Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, board member 

• Türk Toraks Derneği 

• Istanbul Tuberculosis Association 

• European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Education:

2006-2013 Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate - (1 year English preparatory education)
2015-2020 Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research
Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology - Specialization in Medicine

Work Experience:

2013 : Yozgat Sarıkaya Community Health Center (General Practitioner)
2014: Ankara University Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Research Assistant)
2015-2020 : Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology (Research Assistant)
2020-2022 : Kırşehir Training and Research Hospital (Specialist Physician)

Medical Interests:

oculoplastic surgery
Blepharoplasty - Botox - Eye area aesthetics
Excimer laser- Refractive surgery
cataract surgery
general ophthalmology

Areas of Interests

• General Neurology
• Clinical Neurophysiological examinations (Electromyography, evoked potentials, electroencephalography, polysomnography)
• Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
• Muscle diseases
• Epilepsy
• Headache
• Sleep and sleep disorders
• Migraine botox and botulinum A toxin applications

Education:

• 1980-1985 Atatürk Elementary School
• 1985-1988 Anamur High School
• 1988-1991 Anamur High School
• 1991-1998 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• 2000- 2004 PTT Education and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic (Medical Specialization Student)
• 2007-2010 Istanbul University Health Sciences Experimental Medicine Research Institute Electroneurophysiology Master's Program
• 2012- Clinical Neurophysiology Sub-branch Specialist

Experiences:

• September 2023-Currently Haliç University Faculty of Medicine, Faculty Member
• January 2023-Currently Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Department of Neurology
• 2014- August 2023 Bilgi University Health Sciences Vocational School Electroneurophysiology Department, Faculty Member
• 2019- 2022 Ataşehir Private Avicenna Hospital, Neurology Department
• 2009-2018 Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education and Research Hospital Neurophysiology Laboratory (Specialist Doctor)
• 2007-2010 Istanbul University Health Sciences Experimental Medicine Research Institute Electroneurophysiology Master's Program
• 2005-2006 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurology Electrodiagnostics Department EMG Laboratory
• 2000-2004 PTT Education and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic (Specialist Student in Medicine)

The doctor is a seasoned General Surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with 23 years of experience. Specializing in General Surgery, Surgical Infections, Breast Cancer, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery, the doctor also focuses on Pancreatic Cancer and Glucose Metabolism. Graduating from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990, the doctor completed specialization training in General Surgery in 1996. Actively associated with numerous professional organizations, the doctor has authored 31 international and 22 national publications, contributing significantly to medical literature.

Dr. Kubra Demir is a dentist with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Demir has performed more than 500 successful procedures. She is also skilled in periodontal treatments and dental implants.

Dr. Demir is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and the Aesthetic Dental Academy (EDAD). She has received several awards and certifications. These achievements show her dedication to high standards and new methods in dental care.

Areas of Interests

• All skin, hair and nail diseases
• Aesthetic and cosmetic dermatological applications
• Dogol botox (wrinkle treatment, player botox)
• Sweating Botox
• Filling applications
• Stem cell therapies, exosome therapy
• Mesotherapy (hair and face mesotherapy, Paris glow)
• PRP
• Spot treatments
• Laser treatment applications
• Non-surgical skin rejuvenation
• Youth vaccinations
• Acne and acne scar treatment
• Eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, urticaria, allergic skin diseases, rosacea, psoriasis
• HPV, sexually transmitted diseases
• Cryotherapy, electrocauterisation, applications
• Nevus (mole) examination, follow-up and surgical mole removal
• Dermatological surgical procedures

Education:

• Mersin Hacı Sabancı Anatolian High School
• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Çukurova University Department of Dermatological and Venereal Diseases

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir has authored 65 scientific publications, which have received over 11,000 reads and nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting his strong contribution to the field of pediatric surgery and urology.

Areas of Interests

• Neuro-oncological surgery
• Spinal Surgery
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Functional Neurosurgery and Algology

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Sisli Kolan Hospital
• Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
• Ardahan State Hospital

Research:

• Tumor markers and other laboratory findings in brain tumors
• Antiepileptic drugs in operated brain tumors
• Cervical corpectomy techniques
• Pre-emptive analgesia in spine surgeries

Publications:

• Uysal E, Cine HS, Yavuz AY, Cal MA. Impact of subventricular zone interaction on clinical outcomes in patients with intracerebral hematoma. Experimental Biomedical Research, 2024;7(3): 117–126. https://doi.org/10.30714/j-ebr.2024.215
• Çal MA, Yangı K. A Single-center Study Comparing Volumetric and Morphometric Measurements of Chiari Malformation in the Turkish Population. Eur Arc Med Res.2024 Mar;40(1):50-56. doi:10.4274/eamr.galenos.2024.24892.
• Avcı İ, Başkurt O, Şeker S, Kurtuluş Y, Çal MA. Rapid Recurrence of Glioblastoma After 12 Days Despite Gross Total Resection. Eur Arc Med Res.2024 Mar;40(1):62-65. doi:10.4274/eamr.galenos.2024.48615.
• Play MA. The relationship between vertebral compression rates and systemic inflammatory scores in osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024;28(3):959-968. doi:10.26355/eurrev_202402_35333
• Çal MA, Gök H. Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of Surgery and CyberKnife on Recurrence and Neurological Deficits in Cases Diagnosed as Vestibular Schwannoma. Haydarpasa Numune Med J.2023;63 (1), 62 ‑67.doi:10.14744/hnhj.2022.45712
• Uysal E, Çal MA, Cine HS. The use of vancomycin powder in the compound depressed skull fractures. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2023;225:107570. doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107570
• Gök H, Şeker S, Peker HO, Çal MA, Altay T, Çelik S. A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture. A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture. Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2020;26(2):328 ‑330. doi:10.14744/tjtes.2019.02828
• Çınar N,Karaoğlan A,Midi A,Çal MA,Kelten B,Çakmak MA,Şahin Ş. Neuroprotective effect of ziprasidone: Preliminary results compared to haloperidol. J. Exp. Clin. Med ., 2014; 31:71 ‑75. doi : 10.5835/jecm.omu.31.02.002
• Karaoglan A, Cal MA, Orki A, Arpaozu BM, Colak A. Pneumorrhachis associated with bronchial asthma , subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum . Turkish Neurosurg . 2011;21(4):666 ‑668.
• Kelten B, Karaoğlan A, Cal MA, Akdemir O, Karancı T. Human immunodeficiency Bilateral epidural puncture in a patient infected with the virus Hematoma : Case report [ Bilateral epidural hematoma in a patient with Human immunodeficiency virus infection : a case report ]. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2013;19(3):267 ‑270. doi: 10.5505 /tjtes.2013.49799
• Karaoglan A, Akdemir O, Cinar N, et al. Correlation between leptin and pro- ‑inflammatory cytokines in cortical contusion injury model. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2011;17(4):298 ‑302. doi: 10.5505 /tjtes.2011.69077
• Cal MA, Kelten B, Akbas A, Akdemir O, Karaoglan A. Coexistence of spinal lipoma, ependymal cyst and dermoid cyst in neighboring localizations in context medullaris : A case report . HealthMed . 2013; 7(12):3227
• Canpolat A, Duman H, Akbaş A, Çal MA, Akdemir AO. Diffuse dysphagia and myeloradiculopathy presenting idiopathic skeletal hyperosteosis ( Forestier Disease). TC Maltepe University Medical Faculty Journal.2012;4(2),14 ‑17
• Karaoglan A, Kelten B,Akdemir AO,Çal MA. Lumbar spine presenting with radiculopathy spinal Chondroma : Case report. TC Maltepe University Medical Faculty Journal. 2011;3(3),28 ‑30
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• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
   

The doctor specializes in neurological disorders, focusing on treatment and rehabilitation. Expertise includes managing epilepsy, sleep disorders, headaches, cerebrovascular diseases, and movement issues.

Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry , Istanbul, Turkey 2010 

PHD, Oral Implantology Department of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, 2012 

Her main expertise is in digital dentistry, dynamic and static surgical guides in implantology and implant-assisted prosthetics fields. 

Areas of Interests

• General Urology
• Andrology
• Functional Urology

Education

• Selim Sırrı Tarcan Primary School
• Sisli Terakki High School
• 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine / Urology

Experience

• Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Memorial Şişli Hospital Urology
• Şebinkarahisar State Hospital Chief Physician

Research

• Oxidative with Resistive Index in Varicocele
• Relationship Between Stress Factors

Publications

• Effectiveness of Flexible Uteronoscopy and Laser Lithotripsy for Multiple Unilateral
• Ontrarenal Stones Smaller Than 2 cm