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Dr. Ayse Sercin Kulsoy is an obstetrician-gynaecologist and surgeon. She graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. She has over 30 years of experience in women’s health care.

Expertise includes prenatal care; normal and caesarean deliveries; gynaecological surgery for fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. She also evaluates and treats infertility and ovulation disorders, and offers assisted reproductive techniques. She manages menopause and provides preventive care, including cervical cancer screening and HPV management. Language: English.

He was born in France in 1969. After graduating from İzmir Müdafaai Hukuk Primary School and Bornova Anatolian High School, he entered Ege University Faculty of Medicine. After completing his specialization at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, he worked as Op.Dr. Together with Denizhan Özkaya, he founded ENTO Ear, Nose and Throat in Alsancak.

Op.Dr., who worked as a visiting doctor at the Ear Nose and Throat Clinic of the University of Vienna, Austria, in 1998. Ümit Filiz speaks English and German.

He is a member of the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Association, the Turkish Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, the Turkish ENT Facial Plastic Surgery Working Group, the Turkish Sleep Research Association and the European Sleep Research Association Aviation Medical Association.

He received the “Flight Medicine” certificate at the Eskişehir Aerospace Medicine Physiological Training Course within the Air Force (8 October – 16 November 2001). Aesthetic and functional nose surgery, endoscopic sinus surgeries and snoring and apnea surgery are his special areas of interest.

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

Education

Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, 2014, Medical Doctor
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, 2019, Ophthalmology Specialist

Experience

Azerbaijan Armed Forces Central Military Hospital, 2019-2021
Private Hospitalist Hospital, 2021
Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, 2021-2022

Scientific Memberships

Practical Approaches in Ophthalmology
TOD April Course (Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Contact Lens)
Glaucoma Skill Transfer Laboratory Course
Esat IŞIK Applied Optics, Refraction and Low Visionrme Rehabilitation Course
TOD April Course (Uvea Diseases)
Academy for Eyecare Excellence (Contact Lens Basic Application Principles)
Cataract and Refractive Surgery BILEP Course
TOD 52nd National Congress
TOD 40th Winter Symposium (Applications in Refraction)
Professional Memberships:

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association)

Certificates:

International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Basic Science Examination in Ophthalmology Exam
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Optics and Refraction Examination in Ophthalmology Exam

Medical Intrests

• Corneal Diseases
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Glaucoma

Education

• Undergraduate: Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine 1992-1998
• Specialty Education: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
• Subspecialization: IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2007
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Experience

• Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
• IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2007
• Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2007-2009
• Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital 2009-2011
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital August 2011- November 2011
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases December 2011- 2014
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 2014-2020
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 2020-2024

Scientific Memberships
 

• Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (Vice President)
• European Society of Endocrinology;
• Endosociety

Awards

1. 1. Bestclinical scientific publication support award (53rd National Diabetes Congress, 2017)
2. 2. 54th National Diabetes Congress (2018) with the study titled "The effects of adding pre-probiotics to the diets of patients with gastric bypass (GBP) on metabolic parameters, icretin levels and hunger, satiety and appetite scores of patients".

Medical Intrests

• Diabetes
• Thyroid diseases (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules)
• Pituitary diseases
• Adrenal gland diseases
• Osteoporosis

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007.
PhD: Chest Diseases, Department of Chest Diseases, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2013.

Experience

Medical Residency Student, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, 2007-2013.
Specialist Doctor, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015.
Specialist Doctor, Koç University Hospital, 2015-2017.
Associate Professor, Koç University Hospital, 2017-2022.
Associate Professor, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, 2022-2023.
Professor Doctor, Arel University Faculty of Medicine, 2023.
Professor Doctor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine/Hospital, 2023- Currently

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Thoracic Society
Respiratory Research Society of Turkey
ASYOD (Asthma and Allergy Association)
European Respiratory Society
Turkish Medical Association

Awards

Foreign Publication Second Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society 24th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2021
Diagnostic and Interventional Methods Study Group - Best Oral Presentation Award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 23. Annual Congress, 2020 (Virtual congress)
Diagnostic Methods Working Group - Best Poster Award, Turkish Thoracic Society 22nd Annual Congress, Antalya, 2019
Foreign Publication Third Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society, 20th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2017
Third Prize for Published Congress Paper, Turkish Thoracic Society 19th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2016
ERS Respiratory Championship 2016, Participation in the Knowledge Contest as Turkey Team and Third Prize, London, 2016
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 19th Term Second Prize, Marmara University, 2007

Medical Intrests

• Lung Cancer
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
• Asthma/COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Pneumonia (Pneumonia)

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2000-2006
MSc/Medical Specialization: Pediatrics, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2012
PhD/Subspecialization in Medicine: Child Neurology, Medipol University, 2014-2017

Experience

Medical Specialization Research Assistant: Department of Physiology, Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, 2006-2007
Specialist Doctor/State Service Obligation: Pediatrics, Sanliurfa Suruc State Hospital, 2012-2014
Subspecialty Specialist/Public Service Obligation: Pediatric Neurology, Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020
Subspecialty Specialist Doctor/Dr. Faculty Member: Child Neurology, Istinye University Hospital, 2020-2024

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Medical Association
Child Neurology Association of Turkey

Medical Intrests

• Epilepsy
• Fiery Remittance
• Treatment of Resistant Epilepsy
• Sleep Disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Risky Baby Monitoring
• Speech Delay
• Walking Delay
• Autism
• Headache
• Migraine
• Neurological Developmental Delay

Dr. Ersan Ates is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 25 years of surgical experience. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his specialist training in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1995.

He provides care for bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes trauma surgery; knee, hip, and shoulder procedures, including arthroscopy and joint replacement; and spine surgery for deformities, herniated discs, and trauma. He also treats sports injuries and pediatric orthopaedic conditions. He is known for precise surgery and patient-centered care focused on restoring mobility.

Dr. Haluk Inal is a urologic surgeon. He graduated from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training in urology at Haydarpaşa GATA Training and Research Hospital. He has decades of clinical and surgical experience. He provides advanced, minimally invasive urologic care.

Expertise: endourology (kidney stones, ureteral obstruction, urinary tract problems); prostate disease (BPH, prostate cancer); urologic oncology (kidney, bladder, testicular cancers); andrology and male health (erectile dysfunction, infertility); pediatric urology (undescended testis, hypospadias, congenital anomalies). He is known for precise, safe, and patient-focused care.

Education

• Faculty of Medicine: Trakya University, 1982-1988
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 1994-1998
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, 1996
• Phytotherapy Master's Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, 2017-2018

Experience

• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Bursa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor: Department of Radiation Oncology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, 2021-2024
• Lecturer Gelisim University SMYO, 2013-2020

Medical Interests

• Breast Cancer / Intraoperative Radiotherapy
• Gynaecological Cancers / Brachytherapy Applications
• Gastrointestinal System Tumours
• Prostate Cancer / Hydrogel Space Oar Certificate and Application
• Lung Cancers
• Brain Tumours
• Head and Neck Cancers

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 2004-2010
Internship Abroad: Erasmus University Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, 2007
Residency in Medicine: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gazi University, 2011-2016
Minor Specialization: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Erciyes University, 2018-2021
Advanced Cancer Surgery Training: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 2019-2020
Ph: Molecular Oncology, University of Health Sciences, 2023-present

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: Tekirdag Dr. Ismail Fehmi Cumalioglu City Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic, 2024-present
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist: Tekirdag Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital, 2021-2024
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Sarıkamış State Hospital, 2017-2018
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Ankara Keçiören Occupational Diseases Hospital, 2016-2017.

Medical Interests

• Advanced gynaecological cancer surgery
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological cancer surgery
• Robotic surgeries
• Deep infiltrative endometriosis surgery
• Patient education, rehabilitation-prehabilitation before and after surgery in cancer patients
• Planning preventive treatments for lymphoedema in cancer patients
• ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery)- Rapid recovery after surgery
• HPV diagnosis and treatment methods
• Colposcopy
• Use of molecular oncology and tumour immunology principles in surgical practice
• Use of artificial intelligence in gynaecological cancers
• Improving international communication between colleagues in gynaecological oncology
• Surgical management of high-risk pregnancies with placental adhesion anomaly/placenta accreta spectrum

Dr. Caner Yegin is an experienced endodontist. He focuses on advanced root canal treatments and dental trauma care. He graduated from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2010. He completed his PhD in Endodontics at Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2015.

Dr. Yegin has published many scientific articles. He has performed more than 2,000 endodontic procedures. He is known for handling complex cases and providing patient-focused care. Dr. Yegin is accredited by top dental associations. He also attends international conferences regularly.

Dr. Cengiz Sen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He has expertise in revision arthroplasty, degenerative joint disease, congenital limb deformities, and pediatric orthopedic disorders. Dr. Sen is skilled in limb lengthening, pseudoarthrosis surgery, and managing periprosthetic infections. He is also a pioneer in using stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Sen has published many articles, especially on total knee replacement and infected nonunion. He is a professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has received the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for his academic and clinical achievements.

With 19 years of experience, the doctor has developed expertise in treating a variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology. The doctor also specializes in medical retina treatments.

The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Haydarpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Conscious Hypnosis Association, and Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

Dr. Onat Ege Kutluturk is a GDC-registered dentist based full-time in the UK. He provides clinical care, consultations, and aftercare within a coordinated UK–Turkey treatment pathway.

He is experienced in aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. His focus includes smile makeovers, full mouth rehabilitation, and implant prosthodontics.

His clinical interests include aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, implant prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and endodontics. He emphasizes precise, patient-focused care, clear communication, continuity, and long-term results.

The doctor specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital from 2001 to 2006. Following this, the doctor served as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital until 2008, and then at Ordu State Hospital until 2013. In 2016, the doctor was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine. A notable achievement includes receiving the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement in 2015. The doctor is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Surgical Association and the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association.

His special interests are; Breast Aesthetics & Dual-Plan Method, Aesthetic nose surgery, Lymphedema surgery, Endoscopic facial stretching, Aesthetic body shaping surgery (abdominal stretching, liposuction, aesthetic breast surgery), Hair transplantation with FUE method, Migraine surgery, Gynecomastia correction, Genital aesthetics (especially penis enlargement), Lymphedema Treatment (Laser Assisted, With Microcannula Lymph Protective Method), Penis Enlargement (Length & Thickness Combined Method), Migraine Surgery (Closed Method with Scopy). He was entitled to receive the "Proficiency Certificate" by being successful in the examination, which was held by the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association in 2010. In 2015, he participated in a scientific competition by Gülhane Military Medical Academy with his study 'Saddle-nose deformity repair with micro-plate-adapted costal cartilage.’ He has won the first place in the field of surgical medicine. In 2018, he worked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, USA for three months in April, May and June on advanced techniques on gender reassignment and penis enlargement in men. He is still continuing his academic and scientific studies.