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Workplace:

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department

Education:

2014-2015

President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

2009-2017

Member of the Board of Directors, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

West Virginia University, School of Medicine

Chair of Thoracic Surgery

2019 –

Vice Chair of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program, West Virginia University,

School of Medicine

2009-2019

Program Director of Thoracic Surgery, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

2009 – 2019

Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of

Medicine

2001-2019

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University

2001

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy

1999

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University

1997

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University

1992

Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University

Rewards:

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Best Poster presentation Award

• Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award

• Turkish Lung Cancer Society, best presentation award

• Turkish Thoracic Society, best presentation award

• Euroepan Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Best Poster Award

Fields of interest:

 Surgical treatment for locally advanced stage lung cancer

 Extended surgery for mediastinal masses

 Robotic lung cancer surgery

 Robotic surgery for mediastinal masses

 Tracheal surgery (tumors, stenosis, fistula, and others)

Medical Fields of Interest 

• Thoracoscopic and Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery 

• Lung Cancers 

• Trachea Surgery 

• Lung Transplantation 

• Lung Biopsy • Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) 

• Diaphragmatic Surgery • Surgery of Pleural Diseases 

• Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Education 

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

•Istanbul Galatasaray High School 

• Primary Education Ankara, Samsun, Izmir 

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sarıman graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1990 and completed her specialization in “Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis” at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital. She worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between from 2004 till 2022, obtaining the titles of associate professor and professor. Her primary areas of interest include; Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma-Allergy, COPD), Sleep Disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome), Lung Cancer, and Smoking Cessation Treatments. She is a bronchoscopy specialist and sleep physician. She has published articles in national and international journals and has authored book chapters. She participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and supervised master’s theses. She has served as a member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. She holds memberships in national and international associations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she actively participated in COVID-19 services. During her years at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, she undertook numerous administrative and academic roles, including serving as the editor of “Maltepe Medical Journal” and as the assistant dean from 2019 till 2022. She participated in certified training programs organized under the Ministry of Health GETAT applications at Medipol University in “Functional Medicine” and “Phytotherapy” and completed training in “Hypnosis Application Training”

Prof. Dr. Dilaver Taş is a pulmonologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor of Pulmonary Diseases at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in pulmonary medicine and tuberculosis. Dr. Taş has extensive experience treating complex respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

He has served as Chief Physician at a military hospital and as a consultant in tertiary care centers. He has also worked as a faculty member in pulmonary diagnostics and interventions. His skills include advanced bronchoscopy (such as EBUS), pulmonary function testing, and the treatment of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Dr. Taş is known for his academic research and has received national awards. He is an active member of several respiratory and thoracic societies.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.

He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.