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Job Experience

2000 - 2006 Physician Biophysicist 

Traumatology Institute, Baku, Azerbaijan

 2016 Research Assistant

 Gazi University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara,Turkey

 2016-2020 Assistant Doctor

 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital,

 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli Turkey

2020-2022 Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

 Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Mengucek Gazi Training and

Research Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,

 Erzincan, Turkey

 2022-2023 Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

 Kandıra State Hospital / Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

2023 - present Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Meryem Eken is an obstetrician-gynecologist and IVF specialist. She earned her M.D. and completed her residency at Istanbul University. She completed IVF clinical training at Zeynep Kamil in 2017. She led the IVF Unit at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital from 2020 to 2025. She heads the IVF Unit at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She started in 2025. She has served on the faculty of Üsküdar University since 2024. She became a professor at Biruni University in 2025.

Her clinical focus includes infertility, intrauterine insemination (IUI), natural-cycle IVF, hysteroscopy, endometriosis, and minimally invasive myomectomy. She has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed international articles. Several appeared in SCI and SSCI journals. In 2016, she received First Prize for an oral presentation from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Education and Expertise

09/2001 to 07/2008 – Marmara University, School of Medicine

02/2009 to 06/2014 – Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Experience

09/2008 to 02/2009 – Sultançiftliği Health Clinic, Istanbul

06/2014 to 01/2016 – Khorasan State Hospital

02/2016 to 2019 – Health Science University, Ümraniye Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

03/2019 to 04/2023 – Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, IVF Center

Foreign Experience

01/05/2012 to 15/06/2012 – Yale University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut

23/09/2013 to 04/10/2013 – Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta Center for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery & Reproductive Medicine, Georgia, Atlanta

Experience

2019 - 2022 Medipol University

2010 Private Nisa Hospital

2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital

Education

2008

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

2002

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Specializations

Nose Aesthetics Aesthetics

Facial Applications in Surgery

Breast Aesthetics

Body Shaping Aesthetics

liposuction

Botox-Filling-Mesotherapy Procedures

EDUCATION:

2009

Ankara Etlik Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics

2003

Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - to present

Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2009 - 2019

Yakacık Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital

PUBLICATIONS:

Articles Published in Journals Indexed in SCI, SSCI and AHCI

Isoflavones obtained from red clover improve both dyslipidemia and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

YİĞİT E., ÜNSAL S.

Climacteric , 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

Experience 

• 2004 - 2022

PRIVATE NISA HOSPITAL

Education 

• 2022

ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF Gynecology and Obstetrics

• 2021

ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, Gynecological Diseases and Obstetrics

• 2003

İSTANBUL SÜLEYMANİYE GYNEMS AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HEALTH, WOMEN'S DISEASES

• 1998

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• 1998

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Academic Publications:

Title: Evaluation of the use of alternative and complementary therapies and conception status of women receiving infertility treatment.

• Authors: Uzun Asiye, Zeren Öztürk Güzin, Karahasanoğlu Ayşe, Aksu Saliha Büşra, Taş Beray Gelmez
• Journal: Medicine Science International Medical Journal
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 10(2)
• Pages: 564-570
• DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2021.04.112
• Publication Number: 7057791

Title: Is there any relationship between glycodelin levels and perinatal outcomes?

• Authors: Uzun Asiye, Aydın Emine
• Journal: Medicine Science | International Medical Journal
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 10(2)
• Pages: 545-550
• DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2021.03.101
• Publication Number: 7040702

Title: Is there a relationship between early pregnancy loss and maternal serum human X-box binding protein 1 level?

• Authors: Uzun Asiye, Elçi Atılgan Adeviye
• Journal: Medical Hypotheses
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 146
• Pages: 110451
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.110451
• Publication Number: 7075674

Title: Evaluation of Obstetric Patient Transfers by Helicopter in Turkey.

• Authors: Uzun Asiye, Usul Eren, Çıkrıkçı Işık Gülşah, Korkut Semih
• Journal: International Journal of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 7(2)
• Pages: 119-123
• DOI: 10.23937/2474-3674/1510119
• Publication Number: 7020852

Title: Single incision-two port laparoscopic tubal ligation versus conventional three port laparoscopic tubal ligation: A prospective comparative study.

• Authors: Elçi Atılgan Adeviye, Acar Ali, Kılıç Fatma, Altuntaş Şükriye Leyla, Uzun Asiye
• Journal: Journal of Surgery and Medicine
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 5(1)
• Pages: 85-88
• DOI: 10.28982/josam.838138
• Publication Number: 6988621

Title: Nerve sparing feminizing genitoplasty with corporal septum excision in non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

• Authors: Elçi Atılgan Adeviye, Kılıç Fatma, Acar Ali, Akçaoğlu Tuğba, Uzun Asiye
• Journal: Journal of Surgery and Medicine
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 5(1)
• Pages: 89-92
• DOI: 10.28982/josam.865468
• Publication Number: 6988624

Title: Analyzing the Relationship Between Genital Hygiene Behaviors in Women and Urinary Tract Infection in Any Period of Life.

• Authors: Demir Ilknur, Zeren Öztürk Güzin, Uzun Asiye
• Journal: Ankara Medical Journal
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 20(4)
• Pages: 982-992
• DOI: 10.5505/amj.2020.37640
• Publication Number: 6984441

Title: Effects of umbilical cord clamping time after birth on the risk of postpartum depression.

• Authors: Uzun Asiye
• Journal: Ankara Med J
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 20(3)
• Pages: 719-729
• DOI: 10.5505/amj.2020.04875
• Publication Number: 6984729

Title: Comparison of the effects of acarbose and metformin use on ovulation rates in clomiphene citrate-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Authors: Sönmez Ali Süha, Yaşar Levent, Savan Kadir, Özcan Ayşet Jane, Uzun Asiye, Yazıcıoğlu Hasan Fehmi, Akgn Ayfer, Süt Necdet
• Journal: Human Reproduction
• Year: 2005
• Volume: 20(1)
• Pages: 175-179
• DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deh580
• Publication Number: 6984636

Title: Effects of Cervical Dilatation during Cesarean Section on Postpartum Process.

• Authors: Uzun Asiye
• Journal: The Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 3(3)
• Pages: 249-253
• DOI: 10.5505/anatoljfm.2020.36035
• Publication Number: 6984745

Title: Tibolonun transdermal östradiol tedavisiyle yükselmiş serum lipoprotein (a) düzeylerine etkisi.

• Authors: Sönmez Ali Süha, Yaşar Levent, Uzun Asiye, Şensoy Yakup, Çebi Ziya, Koç Serdar, Küpelioğlu Latif, Yazıcıoğlu Hasan Fehmi, Kurtul Kamil
• Journal: Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni
• Year: 2006
• Volume: 35(3)
• Pages: 115-120
• Publication Number: 6984760

Title: Operatif histeroskopi uygularda olgularda gelişen komplikasyonların sıklığı ve tipleri.

• Authors: Koç Serdar, Çebi Ziya, Şensoy Yakup, Uzun Asiye, Yaşar Levent, Sönmez Ali Süha
• Journal: Taksim Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi
• Year: 2005
• Volume: 35(3)
• Pages: 24-30
• Publication Number: 7066518

Title: Operatif Histeroskopiden Sonra Yapılan İkinci Bakış Histeroskopisi Sonuçları.

• Authors: Yaşar Levent, Şensoy Yakup, Çebi Ziya, Koç Serdar, Uzun Asiye, Sönmez Ali Süha
• Journal: Jinekolojik ve Obstetrik Dergisi
• Year: 2005
• Volume: 19(1)
• Pages: 39-42
• Publication Number: 7012176

Title: “Beyaz noktalanma”; yeni bir vulvoskopik human papillomavirus (hpv) bulgusu.

• Authors: Yaşar Levent, Şensoy Yakup, Çebi Ziya, Koç Serdar, Uzun Asiye, Sönmez Ali Süha
• Journal: SSK İzmir Eğitim Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi (Medical Journal of İzmir Hospital)
• Year: 2004
• Volume: 10(1)
• Publication Number: 7012034

Title: Benign nedenlerle yapılan histerektomi öncesi probe küretaj, kolposkopi, histeroskopi ve endoservikal küretajın tanısal değeri.

• Authors: Yaşar Levent, Şensoy Yakup, Çebi Ziya, Koç Serdar, Uzun Asiye, Sönmez Ali Süha, Savan Kadir, Yazıcıoğlu Hasan Fehmi, Aygün Mehmet, Kelekçi Sefa
• Journal: Zeynep Kamil Medical Journal
• Year: 2004
• Volume: 35(3)
• Publication Number: 7059794

Title: İntrakaviter lezyonların tanısında transvaginal ultrasonografi ve histereskopinin güvenilirliğinin karşılaştırılması.

• Authors: Şensoy Yakup, Koç Serdar, Uzun Asiye, Çebi Ziya, Yazıcıoğlu Hasan Fehmi, Sönmez Ali Süha
• Journal: SSK İzmir Eğitim Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi
• Year: 2004
• Volume: 10(1)
• Pages: 37-42
• Publication Number: 6984735

Certifications:

Üreme Yardımcı Tedavi Uygulamaları Eğitim Sertifikası (IVF-Tüp Bebek):

• Date: 20.12.2004 - 21.12.2005
• Certification Number: 403889

Neonatal Resüsitasyon Programı Uygulayıcı Sertifikası:

• Date: 29.05.2002 - 31.05.2002
• Certification Number: 400633

Acil Obstetrik Klinisyen Eğitimi:

• Date: 02.05.2018 - 04.05.2018
• Certification Number: 393182

Laporoskopi Uygulama Yeterlilik Kursu:

• Date: 17.09.2005 - 20.09.2005

Histeroskopi Yeterlilik Sertifikası:

• Date: 20.09.2005 - 21.09.2005

Ürojinekoloji Kursu 2004 Süleymaniye Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Evi

Ürojinekoloji Kursu Kadavra Eğitimi

Kolposkopi Yeterlilik Kursu:

• Date: 18.10.2004 - 20.10.2004

Jinekolik Estetik Kursu (2020)

WNotes Kursu

Kozmetik Jinekoloji Kadavra Kursu (2021)

Sistoskopi Kadavra Kursu (2021)

Canlı Cerrahi Jinekolojik Estetik Kursu (2020, 2021)

Canlı Cerrahi Kozmetik Jinekoloji Kursu (2021)

Peer Reviewing:

IVF/ET Hastalarında Düşük Materyalinde Sitogenetik Analiz Yapmanın Bilimsel Temeli:

• Journal: Ankara Medical Journal
• Review Date: 21.04.2021
• Reviewer Number: 401785

Serum X-box-binding Protein 1 levels in PCOS patients:

• Journal: Gynecological Endocrinology
• Review Dates: 10.01.2021 - 26.01.2021
• Reviewer Number: 402009

• Dr. Alper Sismanoglu specializes in myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) using laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques.
• He has received international training in countries such as Turkey and Bulgaria.
• He is a member of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology), UTD (Uterine Transplantation Database), TJOD (Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology), and TSRM (Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine).
• He is fluent in English, Bulgarian, and Turkish, which helps in effective communication with patients.
• He is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at Istanbul Altınbaş University.

Medical Interests 

Infertility and Intra Uterin Insemination (IUI) 

IVF Treatment 

Gynecological laparoscopic surgeries 

Hysteroscopic operations 

Pregnancy and vaginal-cesarean birth 

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 

Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery 

Myoma uteri and surgery of myoma uteri 

Fallopian tube diseases and surgeries 

Ovarian cysts and related laparoscopic operations 

Urinary incontinence surgery 

Gynecological aesthetic surgery 

Uterine and pelvic prolapse surgery 

Cervical premalign lesions and treatments

Education 

Ankara University, School of Medicine (1999 - 2006) 

Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Research Hospital, Proficiency (2007 - 2012) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Asistant Prof. (2015 - 2017) 

European Board of Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg France (2013) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Associate Prof. (2017 - 2020) 

European Board of Endometriosis Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg, France (2019) 

Experience 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014 - 2020) 

Istanbul Sisli Kolan International Hospital (2020 - 2021) 

Liv Hospital Ulus (2021 -) 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine Association 

Turkish-German Gynecological Association 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association 

European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 

Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association 

Society of Minimal Invasive Urogynecology 

European Urogynecology Association

Considerable Previous Cases

Laparoscopic management of decidualized juvenile cystic adenomyoma mimicking a cornual pregnancy. 

Laparoscopic management of endometrioma coexisting with dermoid tumor in a single ovary presenting as atypical endometrioma 

A case of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome complicated with pyometra: tips and tricks for laparoscopic hemihysterectomy. 

Modified Extraperitoneal Uterosacral Ligament Suspension in Preventing Cuff Prolapse Risk after Vaginal Hysterectomy; 4 Clamp Method. 

Laparoscopic Blinded Endometrial Cavity Resection For Robert's Uterus. 

Laparoscopic Excision Of A Scar Pregnancy And Isthmocele Repair. 

The manchester procedure combined with laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy by retroperitoneal tunneling

Dr. Nesrin Bastug is a gynecologist who specializes in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). She earned her medical degree from Ege University, Faculty of Medicine in 1994. She completed her specialization at Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital.

Since 2012, Dr. Bastug has led the IVF Unit at Private Emsey Hospital. She is known for high patient satisfaction and strong IVF success rates. With over 20 years of experience in gynecology and IVF, she is a trusted expert in reproductive medicine.

Dr. Ugur Boylu is a Professor of Urology. He is known for his skills in Robotic Surgery, Urological Oncology, and Endourology. He treats urological cancers and performs minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Boylu has played a key role in improving techniques in his field.

He has written 72 scientific papers and presented 193 congress abstracts. He has also contributed to 20 books. His work has received over 1,150 citations, and his h-index is 19. Dr. Boylu is accredited by the Turkish Urology Association and the European Association of Urology.

Dr. Alper Karalok is a specialist in gynecology, obstetrics, and gynecologic oncology with over 18 years of experience. He is known for his skill in advanced surgical procedures such as myomectomy, hysterectomy, and ovarian cyst removal. He focuses on minimally invasive and robotic surgeries for gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Karalok graduated from Ankara University. He completed further training at Akdeniz University and Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Hospital. He also completed a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA. He is a member of ESGO, ENYGO, and TRSGO, showing his dedication to professional growth in gynecologic oncology.

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

Education

Medical Doctor Education: Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2008, Istanbul/Turkey
General Surgery Residency: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Tokat Erba State Hospital, 2008-2012, Tokat/Turkey
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2012-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Ağrı Doğubeyazıt State Hospital, 2018-2020, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
Turkish Surgical Association

Dr. Ahmet Ziya Balta is a General Surgery Specialist with 23 years of experience. He has served as Infirmary Chief Surgeon and Deputy Chief Doctor. He is now an Associate Professor at SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty, General Surgery Department.

Dr. Balta has worked in both military and civilian healthcare. He served at Şırnak Military Hospital and GMMA Haydarpaşa Teaching Hospital. He is known for his skills in general surgery and his leadership in surgical departments. His career shows strong achievements in both clinical practice and academic medicine.

Dr. Hamdullah Sozen is a gynecologic oncologist with expertise in ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. He is known for his skills in gynecological endoscopic surgery. Dr. Sozen uses minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster and improve outcomes.

He is an expert in colposcopy and cervical pathology. He has advanced training in both diagnostic and interventional procedures. Dr. Sozen completed his medical and oncology training at leading Turkish institutions, including Akdeniz University, Zeynep Kamil, and Istanbul Medical Faculty.

He is an active member of international associations such as ESGO and MEMAGO. Dr. Sozen has contributed to women’s cancer care through his clinical work, research, and teaching.

Education

Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) 2000-2006
Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) 2006-2011
Subspecialty Gynecologic Oncology Eskişehir Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 2012-2015

Experience

Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Istanbul Süleymaniye Semiha Şakir Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital 2011 - 2011
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist (Reserve Officer) Hakkari Military Hospital 2011 - 2012
Gynecological Oncology Surgery Assistant Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine 2012 - 2016
Gynecological Oncology Surgery Specialist Health Sciences Universityniversitesi Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital 2016 - 2018
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Training and Research Hospital 2018 - 2018 2021
Assistant Professor İzmir Tınaztepe University Faculty of Medicine 2021 - 2022
Assistant Professor Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa 2022-2024

Scientific Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (TRSGO)
European Society of Gynecologic Oncolgy (ESGO)

Medical Intrests 

• Ovarian Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• CIN Treatment
• Colposcopy
• Advanced Endometriosis
• Risky Pregnancies
• Endoscopic Operations