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Best Basic check-up cardiologists in Turkey: TOP 81 doctors

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Oguzhan Yucel
Cardiologist
14 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Oguzhan Yucel

Cardiologist
14 years of experience

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Coronary, Angiography and Intervention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Embolization of varicocele $2290
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Sakir Aydogan
Urologist
29 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Sakir Aydogan

Urologist
29 years of experience

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Embolization of varicocele $2290
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Mumin Temel
Urologist
24 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Mumin Temel

Urologist
24 years of experience

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
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Embolization of varicocele $2290
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Gurkan Ozkan
Urologist
19 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Gurkan Ozkan

Urologist
19 years of experience

Specializations

Prostate Diseases Treatment

Kidney, Urinary Tract, Bladder Stone and Tumor Treatment

Infertility, Treatment of Sexual Diseases

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Circumcision, Undescended Testicle Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3 reviews
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Murat Gulpinar
Urological surgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, Izmit
Private Yüzyıl Hospital

Murat Gulpinar

Urological surgeon
20 years of experience

Education

  • Kadir Has High School / 1992 - High School
  • Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine / 1998 - Faculty of Medicine
  • Göztepe Education and Research Hospital / 2004 - Neurology

Work Experience

  • Dr. Siyami Ersek Gkdc Hospital Chest Surgery Clinic
  • Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic
  • Samsun Bafra Kızılırmak Devler Hospital
  • Erzincan Military Hospital
  • Özel Ersoy Hospital, İstanbul
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul
  • Erdem Hospital, İstanbul
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine Neurology Clinic
  • Emsey Hospital, İstanbul
  • Adatıp Hospital İstanbul
  • Central Hospital Ataşehir İstanbul
  • Özel Yüzyıl Hospital Gebze Kocaeli

Areas of Interest

  • Endorology
  • Occupational Oncology Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthology
  • Gynecology

Courses-Seminars and Certificates Received

  • Certification course for experimental animal use
  • Training of the trainer certification course
  • Occupational medicine certification course
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Onur Akpinar
Cardiologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Onur Akpinar

Cardiologist
26 years of experience

2024 – İstanbul Medicine Hastanesi

2011-2024 Adana Medline Hastanesi

2014-2023 Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

2009-2011 Gaziantep Medikal Park Hastanesi

2005-2009 Urfa ve Gaziantep Devlet Hastaneleri

2000-2005 Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

 

2015 Near East University Cardiology Professor

2009 25 December State Hospital Cardiology Associate Professorship

2005 Çukurova University Cardiology Specialist

1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate

 

Areas of Expertise

Coronary angiography and stenting (Complex coronary, bifurcation and CTO)

Electrophysiological Study (EPS) and Ablation

Pacemaker and ICD implantation procedures

Congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD and PDA closure) procedures

Endovascular and aortic coarctation stenting (EVAR, TEVAR)

Carotid artery stenting procedures

Renal (kidney) artery stenting procedures

Subclavian (arm) artery stenting procedures

Lower extremity (leg) artery balloon and stenting procedures

 

Publications

Reliability of Doppler methods in the evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acartürk Echocardiography 24 (10) 

Tissue Doppler imaging and NT-proBNP levels show the early impairment of ventricular function in patients with ß-thalassaemia major O Akpinar, E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, Ç Ünsal, F Başlamişli Acta cardiologica 62 (3) 

H-FABP in the early diagnosis of stroke O Akpınar, S Geyik, A Açıkalın, Y Karakan, Ö Tiryaki Journal of neurology 256 (11) 

A new index (CHOLINDEX) in detecting coronary artery disease risk O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acarturk, G Seydaoğlu Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 13 (4) 2013

Prognostic value of troponin t in patients with acute ischemic stroke in emergency department O Akpinar, Z Karakaya Acta Medica Mediterranea 33 (5) 

Echocardiographic findings in patients with Behçet’s disease A Bozkurt, O Akpınar, S Uzun, A Akman, D Arslan, A Birand The American journal of cardiology 97 (5) 

Acute effects of smoking on right ventricular function TF Ilgenli, O Akpinar Swiss Medical Weekly 137 (0506) 

Atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of myocardial infarction M Demir, O Akpinar, E Acarturk Texas Heart Institute Journal 32 (3) 

Frequency of diastolic dysfunction in patients with sickle cell anaemia: a tissue Doppler imaging study M Kanadaèsi, O Akpinar, çayli Murat, Y Dænmez, E Acartìrk Acta cardiologica 60 (5) 

The prognostic value of arterial stiffness in systolic heart failure Ş Demir, O Akpınar, O Akkus, K Nas, I Unal, F Molnar, A Demir, M Illyés, … Cardiology journal 20 (6) 

Correlation of the coronary severity scores and mean platelet volume in diabetes mellitus G Abalı, O Akpınar, N Söylemez Advances in therapy 31   

The Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Functions in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia A Pulse Tissue Doppler Study F Koc, O Akpinar, D Yerdelen, M Demir, Y Sarica, M Kanadasi International Heart Journal 46 (3) 

Effects of chronic cigarette smoking on myocardial deformation parameters by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, HS Kemal, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, E Açıkgöz, … Echocardiography 36 (11), 2026-2032, 2019

The beneficial effect of low‐intensity exercise on cardiac performance assessed by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, B Sezenöz, E Açıkgöz, H Duygu Echocardiography 37 (12), 1989-1999, 2020

Severity of coronary artery disease and echocardiographic parameters of ventricular diastolic function G Abalı, O Akpınar, V Nisanoğlu, TF Ilgenli Echocardiography 31 (7) 

Comparison of IQOS (heated tobacco) and cigarette smoking on cardiac functions by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, Ü Yüksek, N Söylemez, H Duygu Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 423 

eNOS gene intron 4 a/b VNTR polymorphism is a risk factor for coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey S Matyar, G Attila, E Acartürk, O Akpinar, T İnal Clinica Chimica Acta 354 (1-2) 

Unusual electrocardiographic changes with propranolol and diltiazem overdosage: a case report S Satar, A Acikalin, O Akpinar American journal of therapeutics 10 (4) 

Effects of apolipoprotein E genotypes and other risk factors on the development of coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey G Attila, E Acartürk, G Eskandari, O Akpinar, A Tuli, M Kanadaşi, L Kayrin Clinica chimica acta 312 (1-2) 

Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene in coronary artery disease in southern Turkey E Acarturk, G Attila, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Matyar, G Seydaoglu BMB Reports 38 (4) 

Gene-gene interaction of ACE I/D, endothelial nitric oxide synthase 4 a/b and ApoE does not affect coronary artery disease severity S Matyar, E Acartürk, G Attila, İ Ünal, L Soyer, O Akpınar Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine 23 (2) 

The effects of cigarette smoking on the Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio and Tp-e/QTc ratio TF İlgenli, A Tokatlı, O Akpınar, F Kılıçaslan Adv Clin Exp Med Nov-Dec;24(6) 

Right and left ventricular adaptation to training determined by conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging in young endurance athletes M Koç, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, N Ergen, E Acartürk Acta cardiologica 62 (1), 13-18, 2007

Cardiac troponin T as a prognostic marker in patients with heart failure: a 3-year outcome study M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, Y Dönmez, M Avkaroğulları, C Alhan, … Angiology 58 (5) 

Tissue Doppler is a more reliable method in early detection of cardiac dysfunction in patients with AA amyloidosis M Demir, S Paydaş, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, M Balal, E Acartürk Renal failure 27 (4) 

Diastolic function predicts outcome after aortic valve replacement in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Çaylı, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, A Usal, H Poyrazoglu Clin Cardiol. Aug; 32(8) 

Relation between age and gender differences in plasma triglyceride concentrations and coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey E Acartürk, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, G Attila, M Demir Clinica chimica acta 339 (1-2) 

S-100B Levels in Stroke Patients: Is It Useful for Showing Short-term Mortality? S Satar, A Açikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, M Sahan, M Gulen, F Icme, M Topal, … Neurosurgery Quarterly 24 (1) 

Is sildenafil effective in secondary pulmonary hypertension due to systemic lupus erythematosus? A case report I Hanta, M Demir, O Akpinar, A Kocabas, S Ozbek Clinical rheumatology 24 

Relationship between left ventricular geometry and left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Cayli, M Kanadaşi, O Akpinar, A Usal, H Poyrazoğlu Echocardiography 25 (6) 

NT-proBNP levels and QT changes in acute ischemic stroke. A Acikalin, S Satar, O Akpinar, CE Cagliyan, M Sahan, F Icme, M Gulen, … Neurology Asia 18 (1) 2013

The relation between serum erythropoietin level and severity of disease and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure M Avkaroğullari, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, Y Dönmez, M Demirtaş Acta cardiologica 63 (3) 

Acute effect of methylphenidate on QT interval duration and dispersion in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder TF Ilgenli, A Congologlu, C Ozturk, T Turkbay, O Akpinar, F Kilicaslan Advances in therapy 24 

ST elevation in inferior derivation, coronary ectasia, and slow coronary flow following ceftriaxone use. TF İlgenli, A Açıkalın, S Türkmen, A Avcı, O Akpınar The American Journal of Emergency Medicine 30 (8) 

Evaluation of the hypertensive patients in southeastern Anatolia; demographic features and target organ damage H Aksoy, R Yılmaz, MM Baş, O Akpınar Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 33 (7) 

H-FABP in cases of carbon monoxide intoxication admitted to the emergency room A Açıkalın, S Satar, A Sebe, A Köse, O Akpınar Human & experimental toxicology 30 (6) 

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction DY Şahin, Z Elbasan, M Gür, A Yıldız, O Akpınar, YK Icen, C Turkoglu, … Angiology 64 (6) 

Left atrial appendage aneurysm presenting with recurrent embolic strokes E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, VD Yerdelen, O Akpinar, A Özeren, ÖB Saygili The International journal of cardiovascular imaging 19 

Acute-phase reactants and cytokines in ischemic stroke: do they have any relationship with short-term mortality? M Sahan, A Sebe, A Acikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, MO Ay, M Gulen, M Topal, … European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences 17 (20) 

Is there any link between vitamin D deficiency and vasovagal syncope? S Usalp, H Kemal, Ü Yüksek, B Yaman, A Günsel, O Edebal, O Akpınar, … Journal of Arrhythmia 36 (2) 

Is there any link between vitamin d and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion? B Yaman, L Cerit, HK Günsel, Z Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, U Coşkun, … Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 35 

Increased discharge heart rate might be associated with increased short-term mortality after acute coronary syndrome U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, H Kemal, İ Etikan, O Akpınar, H Duygu Acta Cardiologica 78 (1) 

‘Natural Conduit’between two atria associated with atrial septal defect M Kanadaşı, N Özbarlas, M Demirtaş, A Usal, O Akpınar The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 21 

Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction with a New Method: Tissue Doppler Imaging M Çaylı, A Usal, M Kanadaşı, M Demir, O Akpınar Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9) 

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in 2 brothers M Kanadaşı, A Tasal, O Akpınar, F Tercan, E Acartürk Journal of Electrocardiology 40 (4), S26, 2007

Is there a difference between aortic and brachial vein blood lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels? U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, S Usalp, E Ceylan, OH Edebal, O Akpinar, … Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 69 

Improvement of abnormal systolic motion of the interventricular septum with cardiac resynchronization therapy B Yaman, HS Kemal, Y Dönmez, L Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, A Günsel, … Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 42 (9) 

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus Valsalva with coronary ectasia N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, T Hazırolan, O Akpınar International Journal of Clinical Medicine 2 (03) 

Effects of lisinopril, atenolol, and isosorbide 5-mononitrate on angina pectoris and QT dispersion in patients with syndrome X: An open-label, randomized, crossover study M Kanadaşi, M Demir, M Demirtaş, O Akpinar, CC Alhan Current therapeutic research 63 (4) 

Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia during the ajmaline test O Akpınar, K Kurt, M Kanadaşı Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi 41 (6) 

ST elevation in AVR could be a sign of the left main coronary artery lesion O Akpinar, M Kanadaşi, A Açikalin, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 2 (4)  

Cut-off values ​​of BNP and NT-BNP for diagnosis of heart failure in emergency service O Akpinar, M Canadasi, TF Ilgenli The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 6 (4) 

Pregnancy and heart valve disease O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Soylemez, R Demirbag, Y Sezen, A Yildiz, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, Y Sezen, A Yıldız, O Akpınar Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10 (5) 2010

Different clinical presentations of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in two brothers M Kanadasi, A Tasal, O Akpinar, F Tercan, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 8 (5)

Progression of Inflammatory Biomarkers Early after Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Placement K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Ayça, H Kemal, C Conkbayır, F Özkalaycı, O Akpınar, … Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2)

Protein supplementation improves left ventricular systolic functions in athletes by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, H Kemal Gunsel, L Cerit, E Acikgoz, S Usalp, Ü Yuksek, … European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1)

Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and coronary tortuosity severity L Cerit, K Gulsen, A Gunsel, M Uncu, Z Cerit, O Akpinar, H Duygu Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 176 (9), 455-460, 2017

A case of coronary microfistula: A newborn microfistula L Cerit, K Gulsen, H Kemal, O Akpınar Indian Heart Journal 68 (2), 192, 2016

Vasospastic angina: nocturnal chest pain, eosinophilia and delayed diagnosis N Söylemez, R Yilmaz, H Aksoy, TF İlgenli, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9 (6), 512, 2009

What do guidelines say we should do in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction? O Akpınar, A Açıkalın, N Rana Dişel, Ç Emre Çağlıyan Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine 13 (4), 2014

Relationship between serum neuron specific enolase levels and brain injury in patients with hyponatremia S Matyar, A Açıkalın, R Dişel, OG Ozturk, G Dağlıoğlu, O Akpınar Cukurova Medical Journal 47 (3)

The Effect of Mitral Stenosis on Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnancy Ş Demir, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Buyukkurt, O Akkus J Clin Exp Cardiolog 4 (237)

Aortic dissection: Two years clinical experience of patients diagnosed with aortic disection in an university emergency department A Açıkalaın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Kanadaşı, H Yalnız Türkiye Acil Tıp Dergisi 5 (1)

Does protein adding to diet affect sportsmen’s cardiovascular system? S Usalp, HS Kemal, O Akpınar, L Cerit, H Duygu Cukurova Medical Journal 45 (4)

Uniform criteria for diagnosing noncompaction by cMRI and echocardiography are warranted (Authors Reply) K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Özcem, O Akapınar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 15 (11)

New alternatives to the standard Doppler method in measuring transmitral pressure gradient M Demir, O Akpınar, M Kanadaşı, E Acartürk Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 35 (3)

Are the Parameters of Inflammation a Measure of Success of Thrombolytic Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction? M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, M Koç, M Avkaroğulları, … Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9)

Evaluation of tachyarrhythmia frequency in patients with mild mitral stenosis in sinus rhythm Ş Demir, A Ateş, O Akpınar, A Bozkurt MN Cardiology 21 (2)

Aortic dissection: Two-year clinical experience in patients presenting to a university hospital emergency department A Açıkalın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Canadaşı, H Yalnız Turkish Emergency Medicine Journal 5 (1) 2005

Heart Rate Variability and Cerebrovascular Events S Usualp, B Taşin, HS Kemal, B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, … Harran University Medical Faculty Journal 17 (3)

A new method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function: tissue Doppler echocardiography M Çaylı, A Usal, M Canadaşı, M Demir, O Akpinar Turkish Cardiology Association Archives 32 (9)

Successful Covered Stent Implantation in Iatrogenic Coronary Perforation Developing After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Y Kaya, N Söylemez, O Akpinar Koşuyolu Heart Journal 15 (1)

Stress hyperglycemia detected in the emergency department in acute myocardial infarction indicates early mortality S Satar, A Sebe, A Açıkalın, A Avcı, O Akapinar Çukurova University Medical Faculty Journal 29 (3)

 

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Cigdem Arslan
Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Cigdem Arslan

Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery

Experience 

  • 2016 - 2017

İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

  • 2016 - 2017

Liv Hospital

  • 2016 - 2017

Liv Hospital Ulus

  • 2015 - 2016

Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital

  • 2014 - 2015

Tatvan State Hospital

  • 2013 - 2015

Tatvan State Hospital

  • 2012 - 2013

CLEVELAND CLINIC

  • 2007 - 2014

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education 

  • 2013

DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

  • 2013

Dokuz Eylül University, General Surgery

  • 2007

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

  • 2007

International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Title: The impact of sarcopenia on morbidity and long-term survival among patients with peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a 10-year longitudinal analysis of a single-center experience.

  • Authors: AĞALAR CİHAN, SÖKMEN SELMAN, ARSLAN ÖZŞAHİN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ALTAY CANAN, BAŞARA AKIN IŞIL, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
  • Journal: Techniques in Coloproctology
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 24(4)
  • Pages: 301-308
  • DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02159-z
  • Publication Number: 6776368

Title: Randomized controlled trial of 8 weeks’ vs 12 weeks’ interval between neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer.

  • Authors: Terzi Cem, Bingül Mustafa, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ÖZTÜRK ERSİN, CANDA ARAS EMRE, IŞIK ÖZGEN, YILMAZLAR AHMET TUNCAY, OBUZ FUNDA, Görken Birkay, KURT MERAL, ÜNLÜ ŞADİYE MEHTAT, UĞRAŞ NESRİN, Kanat Özkan, ÖZTOP İLHAN
  • Journal: Colorectal Disease
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 22(3)
  • Pages: 279-288
  • DOI: 10.1111/codi.14867
  • Publication Number: 6012919

Title: The effect of fibrin glue in preventing staple-line leak after sleeve gastrectomy: an experimental study in rats.

  • Authors: ÖZDENKAYA YAŞAR, OLMUŞÇELİK OKTAY, BASIM PELİN, SAKA BURCU, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM
  • Journal: Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 34(8)
  • Publication Number: 5242669

Title: Treatment of intraoperatively detected peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin with cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

  • Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, YAVUZŞEN TUĞBA, Ozkardesler Sevda, Unlu Mehtat, OBUZ FUNDA, FÜZÜN MEHMET
  • Journal: World Journal of Surgical Oncology
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 16(1)
  • Pages: 70-74
  • DOI: 10.1186/s12957-018-1369-7
  • Publication Number: 4863133

Title: Magnetic resonance-based pelvimetry and tumor volumetry can predict surgical difficulty and oncologic outcome in locally advanced mid–low rectal cancer.

  • Authors: Atasoy Gulsen, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Elibol Funda, SAĞOL ÖZGÜL, OBUZ FUNDA, SÖKMEN SELMAN
  • Journal: Surgery Today
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 48(12)
  • Pages: 1040-1051
  • DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1690-3
  • Publication Number: 4863005

Title: Is advanced age a hesitation for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in colorectal cancer?

  • Authors: Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Ozkardesler Sevda, DURAL CEMIL, OBUZ FUNDA, CANDA ARAS EMRE, GÖKTÜRK ÜMIT KELEŞTEN
  • Journal: International Journal of Surgery
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 51
  • Pages: 156-160
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.010
  • Publication Number: 4855751

Contributions to Conferences:

Title: Outcome of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal cancer: A single-center experience.

  • Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, Sokmen Selman, Terzi Cem, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, OBUZ FUNDA
  • Conference: European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Congress
  • Year: 2018
  • Location: Budapest, Hungary

Title: Predictive factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

  • Authors: ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
  • Conference: European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Congress
  • Year: 2017
  • Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Veysel Kidir
Nephrologist
23 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Veysel Kidir

Nephrologist
23 years of experience

accreditations:

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Experience: 

2023 - 

Medipol Bahçelievler 

2017 - 2023

Özel İstinye Üniv. Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hopspital

2015 - 2017

DPÜ Evliya Çelebi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2012 - 2015

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

2008 - 2011

Kırıkkale Devlet Hastanesi

2007 - 2007

Elazığ Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2007 - 2008

Eskişehir Asker Hastanesi

2005 - 2007

Elazığ Karakoçan Devlet Hastanesi

2001 - 2001

Batman Beşiri İkiköprü Sağlık Ocağı

2001 - 2005

Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Ana Bilim Dalı

Education: 

2015

Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology

2005

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine

2000

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

 

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Prospective Surveillance Study For Risk Factors Of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections.

  • Authors: Hoşoğlu Salih, Akalın Şerife, Kıdır Veysel, Süner Ali, Kayabaşı Hasan, Geyik Mehmet Faruk.
  • Journal: American Journal Of Infection Control (2004), 32, 131-134.

Title: Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, And Effect Of Bicalutamide On Hirsutism, CRP Levels And Insulin Resistance.

  • Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
  • Journal: Hormone Research (2004), 62(6), 283-287.

Title: Spontaneous Rupture Of The Spleen In A Hemodialysis Patient.

  • Authors: Aldemir Mustafa, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Çelenk Tahir.
  • Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(3), 51-54.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

  • Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
  • Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(2), 15-18.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

  • Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
  • Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2005), 15(2), 100-103.

Title: Fenofibrate Treatment In Two Adults With Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type II.

  • Authors: Yılmaz Şerif, Dursun Mehmet, Canoruç Fikri, Kıdır Veysel, Beştaş Remzi.
  • Journal: Turkish Journal Of Gastroenterology (2006), 17(1), 62-65.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

  • Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
  • Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2006), 16(3), 133-136.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

  • Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
  • Journal: Clinical And Experimental Nephrology (2014), 19(3), 443-449.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

  • Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
  • Journal: Therapeutic Apheresis And Dialysis (2014), 18(2), 211-212.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

  • Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
  • Journal: Renal Failure (2014), 36(8), 1239-1243.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

  • Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
  • Journal: Journal Of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (2015), 29(4), 294-300.

Scientific Conferences:

Title: The Relationship Between Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

  • Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
  • Conference: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 13th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2004.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

  • Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
  • Conference: European Congress of Cardiology, 2004.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

  • Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
  • Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2005.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

  • Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
  • Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2006.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

  • Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
  • Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

  • Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
  • Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

  • Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
  • Conference: Annual Dialysis Conference, 2014.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

  • Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
  • Conference: European Association for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) Congress, 2015.
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5.0
2 reviews
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Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting $9000
Resection of gallbladder $5500 - $7500
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) $1800 - $2500
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Dursun Aras
Cardiologist
28 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Dursun Aras

Cardiologist
28 years of experience

Experience

2019 - 2022

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara

2017 - 2019

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2001 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

1996 - 2001

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

 

Education

2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

 

2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic

 

2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology

 

1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

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5.0
2 reviews
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Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting $9000
Resection of gallbladder $5500 - $7500
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) $1800 - $2500
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Guven Sadi Sunam
Thoracic surgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Guven Sadi Sunam

Thoracic surgeon
35 years of experience

Experience

1989 - 1990

Diyarbakır Kulp Merkez Sağlık Ocağı

1990

Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1995

Konya State Hospital

1995

Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1997

600-Bed Golcuk Naval Hospital

1999

Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine

2005

Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine

2011

Selçuk University Selçuklu Faculty of Medicine

2020

Özel Bower Hospital

Education

1994 Selçuk University, Thoracic Surgery

1989 Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine

1989 Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine

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5.0
2 reviews
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Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting $9000
Resection of gallbladder $5500 - $7500
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) $1800 - $2500
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Omer Alyan
Cardiologist
26 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Omer Alyan

Cardiologist
26 years of experience

Experience

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic

2010 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2010 - 2016

Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor

2006 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2005 - 2006

Urfa State Hospital

1999 - 2005

Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

1998 - 1999

Duruca Health Center

 

Education

2018

Health Sciences University, Cardiology

2010

Dicle University, Department of Cardiology

2005

Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

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2 reviews
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Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting $9000
Resection of gallbladder $5500 - $7500
Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) $1800 - $2500
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Ramazan Yunus Gul
General practitioner
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Ramazan Yunus Gul

General practitioner
34 years of experience

Education 

2002 Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine 

1990 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine 

 

Experience 

2019 - 2019 Okan University Hospital 

2018 - 2019 Ibn Sina Hospital 

2003 - 2018 Pendik State Hospital 

1997 - 2003 Haydarpasa Numune Hospital 

1990 - 1994 Erzincan State Hospital 

Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital 

Kartal Health Group Presidency 

Yıldırım Beyazıt Mother and Child Health Physician 

 

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Tuncay Tas
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul

Tuncay Tas

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Urology Association
European Association of Urology

Dr. graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2004. Tuncay TAŞ, after the training he received at Heildelberg University, Germany, Heilbronn SLK Hospital "Laparoscopy, Robotics and Oncology Center" in 2006 and 2007, has served his patients for many years, especially in the field of Robotic and Laparoscopic surgery in Turkey. Dr. TAŞ completed his urology specialization in Istanbul in 2010.

 

The majority of urology practice consists of cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up; prostate, kidney, bladder diseases; microscopic varicocele operation, MicroTESE, sperm enhancing treatments, azoospermia, erectile dysfunction treatments and other testicular diseases in the field of men's health; HOLEP, Rezum and TUR Prostate surgery in the field of adult male health; urinary incontinence treatments in the field of women's health; minimally invasive kidney stone treatments in general urology; Surgical treatment of hypospadias and other urological disorders in children.

He works as a faculty member at the Private Urology Clinic (Safe Urology) and the University.

 

Scientific Organizations of which he is a Member

 

Turkish Urology Association

Turkish Medical Association

Endourology Association

European Association of Urology

International Stem Cell Applications Association

Specializations

 

Urological Oncology

Laparoscopic Urology

kidney problems

Neurourology

Penis Surgery

Education

2004

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

medical School

2006 2007

University of Heidelberg, Germany

Scholarship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany

 

2010

Health Sciences University Taksim Training and Research Hospital

Postgraduate Medical Education – Specialization in Urology

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Bayram Ercan
Addiction specialist
20 years of experience
4.7
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Asyaesthetic Clinic

Bayram Ercan

Addiction specialist
20 years of experience

DR. BAYRAM ERCAN

Medical Director

DR BAYRAM ERCAN WAS BORN IN 1974 IN MARDIN. WORKING AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT ASYAESTHETİC SINCE 2022

experıence

2021.08 – Current

MEDİCAL DİRECTOR, ASYAESTHETİC, 

ıstanbul/turkey

 

 

educatıon and Traınıng

1992.09 – 1996.06

MARDİN Fen High School

MARDİN/TURKEY

 

1996.08 – 2003.06

Ege Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

eskısehır/turkey

 

 .

 

 

 

 

Congresses Attended:

1. 2010 Turkish National Congress of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Antalya.

2. 2010 32nd Turkish Plastic Surgery National Congress, Trabzon.

3. 2015 37th Turkish National Congress of Plastic Surgery, Ankara.

4. 2016 Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery National Congress, Fethiye.

 

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Akin Unal
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Sava clinic

Akin Unal

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

 

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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Isil Yurdaisik
Radiologist
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Menfis Health Novimaj

Isil Yurdaisik

Radiologist
34 years of experience
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Tuncay Tas
Plastic surgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Safe Urology

Tuncay Tas

Plastic surgeon
20 years of experience

Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

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Tansu Turgut
Urologist
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Tansu Turgut

Urologist
14 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Urology Association

He completed his medical education in Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1995. Between 1995-2000, he completed his specialization in Urology at Dokuz Eylül University Department of Urology.

After his specialization, he worked as a urology specialist at Bayındır State Hospital, Karşıyaka State Hospital, Kemalpaşa State Hospital.
After his specialty education, he continued his vocational education by participating in many different educations, courses and congresses. He received different educations such as endourology courses, PNL - RIRS (closed kidney stone surgeries) course, CİSED training (Association of Sexual Health Institute). He made frequent speeches in congresses, television programs and social media, especially in recent times. He is the member of Turkish Urology Association, Urological Surgery Association and European Urology Association.

Op. Dr. Tansu Turgut is fluent in English and his level of German is intermediate.

Laparoscopic Kidney Cancer

  • Kidney Cysts
  • Kidney Duct Stenosis Operations
  • Holmium Laser Closed (Percutaneous / Flexible-RIRS) Kidney Stone Surgery
  • Laser Endoscopic Ureteral Stone Surgery
  • Radical Cystectomy Ileal Bladder (Artificial Bladder) Surgery
  • Closed Bladder Cancer Surgery (TUR-M)
  • Laser Closed Bladder Cancer and Bladder Stone Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery
  • Endoscopic Prostate Treatment (Prostate treatment with laser and plasma kinetic technology TUR-P, TURIS, BiVAP, HOLEP)
  • Testicular Cancer Treatments
  • Urinary Incontinence Treatments
  • Varicocele and Infertility Treatments
  • Undescended Testicle
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux Treatments
  • Hipospadias (Prophet's Sunnah) Circumcision
  • One-piece, two-piece, three-piece transverse-longitudinal Penile Prosthesis Implantation in the erection problem (impotence) (happiness stick)
    *REVERSE VASECTOMY*
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Hulya Sirazi
Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Romatem Move

Hulya Sirazi

Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
21 years of experience

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

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