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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery , University of Barcelona, 1981.
• Specialization in general surgery (1987) and thoracic surgery (2001).
• Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery , University of Barcelona, 1995.
• Certification of the European College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (FETCS), 2001.
• Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Barcelona since 1995 and representative of the Associated Hospitals.
• Professor of the European School of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS-EACTS).
• Visiting Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (2016).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• General Surgery : Training at the Red Cross Hospital in Barcelona (1982-1986).
• Thoracic Surgery : Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, and Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Deaconess Hospital (Harvard Medical School), Boston, USA (1986-1987).
• Experience at the Red Cross Hospital and Sagrat Cor de Barcelona (1988-1989).
• Career : Consultant physician (1990-1993), clinical director (1994-1999) and director of the thoracic surgery service at a private medical centre in Barcelona (2000 to date).
• Head of the Thoracic Surgery Service at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (March 2010 to present).

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• 505 reports at national and international conferences.
• 145 scientific articles in national and international journals.
• Member of the editorial board of the journals Lung Cancer and Archivos de Bronconeumología .
• Reviewer for the European Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery , Journal of Thoracic Oncology , Annals of Oncology and Archivos de Bronconeumología .

PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

• He has held key positions in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS): International Communications Director (2010-2011), Past-President (2009-2010), President (2008-2009), President Elect (2007-2008), Regent (2005-2007), Board Member (1995-1997) and Founding Member (1993).
• Member of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), member of the International Relations Group (2010-2013).
• Member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons (AATS), the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), and nine other national and international scientific societies.

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atis trained in robotic urology at Heidelberg University – a leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• 15+ years of experience in urology with over 100 published articles
• Board member and Secretary General of the Endourology Society
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Endourology working group
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology

I’m Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel, a surgeon specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery with over 8 years of experience transforming lives through advanced surgical solutions. I am proud to be one of the few bariatric surgeons in Mexico who is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). I am also certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and the Mexican College of General Surgery.

My primary focus is providing comprehensive care to patients dealing with obesity, obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, as well as managing complications from bariatric surgery. I also treat gastroesophageal reflux and reflux-related esophagitis, offering tailored solutions that significantly enhance my patients' quality of life.

Patients often highlight my professionalism, empathy, and dedication to understanding their unique needs. I take the time to listen and fully grasp their goals because I believe every case deserves a personalized approach and a clear path toward success.

My priority isn’t to see the most patients—it’s to deliver exceptional care and outstanding results for each individual. I am deeply committed to quality, staying accessible, and maintaining close communication with my patients throughout their journey.

If you’re looking for expertise, compassion, and results you can trust, I’m here to help you take the first step toward a healthier, happier life.

Dr. Ali Karahan, born in 1970 in Kahramanmaraş, graduated from Trakya University

Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He began his career as an emergency doctor and

completed his specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı

Training and Research Hospital in 2004. Following this, he served as an

anesthesiologist in various public and private hospitals.

Since 2009, Dr. Karahan has specialized in hair transplantation in Istanbul, managing

hair transplant clinics at prestigious hospitals such as Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa. His

expertise in hair transplantation has led him to participate in numerous national and

international conferences. Since 2019, he has continued to provide services in his own

clinic, known for his skill in achieving natural and successful results.

With over 25 years of experience and a strong dedication to his profession, Dr.

Karahan is recognized as one of the leading figures in the field of hair transplantation

in Turkey.

HEESEOK KANGDepartment of Obstetrics

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Internship, Samsung Medical Center
• Residency and M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Pocheon Hospital
• Clinical Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology I, Good Morning Hospital
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daerim St. Mary’s Hospital
• Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Academic Affairs of Medical Department , Hismedi Hospital
• Head of Department, Heryoujae Women’s Hospital
• Current)Adjunct Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Current)Expert for NAVER KnowledgeiN
• Professional memberships
• Award for Exemplary Safety Management, Samsung Medical Center, 2002
• Award for Excellence in QI Poster, Samsung Medical Center, 2007
• Outstanding Thesis Award, Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy, 2008
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• [Thesis]
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• 1. Single port access laparoscopic adnexal surgery. Kim TJ, Lee YY, Kim MJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 SepOct;16(5):6125.
• 2. The prognostic significance of the SUVmax (maximum standardized uptake value for F18 fluorodeoxyglucose) of the cervical tumor in PET imaging for early cervical cancer: preliminary results. Lee YY, Choi CH, Kim CJ, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Oct;115(1):658. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
• 3. Singleport access laparoscopicassisted vaginal hysterectomy: a novel method with a wound retractor and a glove. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 JulAug;16(4):4503. Epub 2009 May 31.
• 4. Topotecan combined with carboplatin in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: results of a singleinstitutional phase II study. Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Aug;114(2):2104. Epub 2009 May 14.
• 5. MR Imaging in Endometrial Carcinoma as a Diagnostic Tool for the Prediction of Myometrial Invasion and Lymph Node Metastasis. Ryoo UN, Choi CH, Yoon JY, Noh SK, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim BH, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Cancer Res Treat. 2007 Dec;39(4):16570. Epub 2007 Dec 31.
• 6. Prognostic value of baseline lymphocyte count in cervical carcinoma treated with concurrent chemoradiation. Choi CH, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Huh SJ, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 May 1;71(1):199204.
• 7. Lowgrade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a single center's experience with 22 cases. Kim WY, Lee JW, Choi CH, Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 SepOct;18(5):10849.
• 8. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Oct;111(1):10610.
• 9. Prognostic significance of VEGF expression in patients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Choi JJ, Park YA, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. BMC Cancer. 2008 Oct 11;8:295.
• 10. Phase II Study of Combination Chemotherapy with Etoposide and Ifosfamide in Patients with Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Persistent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Kang H, Kim TJ, Choi CH, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. JKMS. 2009 Oct. (in press)
• 11. Ritodrine hydrochloride 단독 투여와 magnesium sulfate와의 병합 투여의 조기진통 억제효과 및 안정성에 대한 비교 김영아, 강희석, 양순하, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002;45:1991.
• 12. Experience of Surgical Treatment for Adnexal Lesions in Adolescent Patients 이은주, 강희석, 윤병구, 배덕수, 최두석 대한산부내시경 2002;14:79
• 13. 태아간 수혈증후군이 의심되는 단일 융모막성 쌍태임신에서 발견된 일측 쌍생아의 선천성 뇌실주위 백질 연화증 1예 강희석, 양순하, 오성희, 강병희, 노정래, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002:45:841
• 14. 자궁근종 치료에서 modified LAM 기법의 타당성 조사 연구 이은주, 김태중, 지현영, 김하정, 김철중, 이유영, 강희석, 최철훈, 이정원, 김병기, 배덕수 대한산부내시경 2008;20:35
• 15. 위암, 유방암, 난소암의 원발성 중복암이 있었던 환자의 증례보고 최현진, 최철훈, 김태중, 강희석, 이은주, 이정원, 김병기, 이제호, 배덕수 대한산부인과학회 2008;51:1519
• 16. Factors associated with complicationsand conversion to laparotomy in women undergoing laparoscopically assistedvaginal hysterectomy. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 May;91(5):6204.
• 17. A review of the technique and complicationsfrom 2,012 cases of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy at a singleinstitution. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Jun;51(3):23943.
• 18. The use of misoprostol beforehysteroscopic surgery in nonpregnant premenopausal women: a randomizedcomparison of sublingual, oral and vaginal administrations. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Hum Reprod. 2010 Aug;25(8):19428.
• 19. Prognostic significance of pSTAT3 inpatients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Kang H, Lee YY, Kim CJ, Lee JW, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):30410.
• 20. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposideand cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS.

Dr. Séverine Iborra is the Chief Physician of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. Her responsibilities include obstetrics, the delivery room, the neonatal unit, and gynecology. The department also includes the Senology/Breast Clinic at the Bergisches Breast Center Solingen, led by Dr. Manuela Seifert.

Dr. Séverine Iborra is originally from France. She began her medical studies at the University of Lyon and later transferred to Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, where she received her medical license in 2007. She earned her doctorate in 2008 for experimental research in molecular oncology. From August 2008 to November 2013, Dr. Iborra worked as a resident at the University Women’s Clinic in Freiburg. After passing her specialist exams in gynecology and obstetrics, she continued her career as a specialist at the same clinic. In November 2015, she moved to RWTH University Hospital Aachen as a senior physician.

At the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. E. Stickeler, Dr. Iborra led the obstetrics department from 2017 to 2019. Since December 2017, she was responsible for organizing education in the department, and in October 2019, she became the Managing Senior Physician and Personnel Senior Physician of the clinic, a position she held until she moved to Solingen.

In addition to her scientific work, with numerous publications and presentations at major gynecological conferences, Dr. Iborra deepened her medical specialties. She obtained certifications in oncological diagnostics and therapy from the Gynecological Oncology Working Group, as well as additional qualifications in Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (AGCPC), Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (AGUP), and the Professional Association of Gynecologists (BVF).

In 2019, Dr. Iborra successfully completed further specialization in “Gynecological Oncology” and “Special Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine.” She is an active member of leading German medical societies in her field, including the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy Working Group, and the German Society for Prenatal and Birth Medicine.

Treatments Offered in Our Gynecology Department

• Hysteroscopy and Dilation and Curettage (D&C) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Removal of abnormal or symptomatic ovarian findings, such as cysts, while preserving the remaining ovary.
• Oophorectomy (removal of ovaries) in cases of abnormalities or preventively when indicated.
• Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) while preserving the uterus.
• Conservative treatment of fibroids: either medication or embolization performed by radiology specialists.
• Hysterectomy with or without removal of the cervix.
• Diagnosis and clarification of unclear findings in the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
• Dysplasia treatment.
• Endometriosis management.
• Cancer treatment for vulvar, vaginal, cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers.
• Treatment for incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse.

Whenever possible, we offer all procedures as minimally invasive treatments using laparoscopy or the Da Vinci robotic system.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

Professor Dr. Mehmet Karaca

DOB: 1971, 

Place Of. Birth: Antalya. 

Foreign Languages ​​Known: English

Medical Interests Cancer Center Schools / trainings Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Medical Interests gynecological cancers Pregnancy high risk pregnancy laparoscopic surgery Urogynecology genital aesthetics infertility in vitro fertilization

 Schools / trainings

1993 - Undergraduate Medicine Akdeniz University    

1993 - Master's Degree in Medicine Akdeniz University     1999 - PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University    

2011 - Minor Gynecological oncology surgery Ministry of Health experiences

2002 - 2005 - Gaziantep University - faculty of medicine - faculty member

2006 - 2010 - Kafkas University faculty of medicine - faculty member

2010 - 2014 - Antalya Training and Research Hospital - clinical chief

2014 - 2021 - Medstar Yıldız Hospital

2018 - 2021 - Gelisim University faculty member

2021 - present - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Diseases

• Anesthesia in Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery
• Regional Anesthesia
• Transplantation Anesthesia

Experience

Research Assistant:

• Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 2006 – 2011

Specialist:

• Kutahya Gediz State Hospital, 2012-2014
• Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital, 2014-2017
• Istanbul Aydin University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, 2021
• Private Medistanbul Hospital, 2021-2022

Assistant Professor:

• Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kozyatağı Hospital, 2017-2021
• Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2022-2024

Associate Professor:

• Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medicalpoint Hospital, 2024-present

Professional Memberships

• Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association, Member, 2011
• Turkish Medical Association, Member, 2014
• Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association, Member, 2015

Biography

He was born in Adana, Turkey in 1968. He was graduated from School of Medicine, Ege University in 1991. He completed his compulsory service at Cizre State Hospital from 1991 to 1993. He worked as  medical practitioner in Selendi-Manisa, Turkey from 1993 to 1994. In 1994, he started his residency education at Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Ege University and authored a dissertation titled “Effects of thoracic epidural analgesia on oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption in patients with blunt thoracic trauma” in 1999. He was attending anesthesiologist at Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Ege University from 1999 to 2006. After working at Atakalp Cardiac Diseases Hospital in Izmir, Turkey from 2006 to 2011, he started to work as a staff anesthesiologist at Medical Park Hospital, İzmir in 2011. He is also Assistant Professor in Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in School of Medicine, İzmir University since 2012. He is interested in adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia and thoracic anesthesia. He authored 4 articles that are published in international peer-review journals and 1 article that is published in national peer-review journal. He is a writer of three chapters in three textbooks in his native language.

Education and Expertise

• 1999 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA AND REANIMATION
• 2001 – CHILDRENS’ HOSPITAL, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, OBSERVANT PHYSICIAN IN PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ANESTHESIA OBSERVANT PHYSICIAN

Areas of Interest

Anesthesia for Adult Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesia for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Anesthesia for thoracic surgery

Experience

• 11/1991-01/1993 Cizre State Hospital, Şırnak General Practitioner, (Compulsory Service)     
• 02/1993-01/1994 Şehirlioğlu Health Center, Selendi, Manisa General Practitioner
• 07/1999-06/2006 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery Anesthesia (responsible physician-adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia)
• 6/2006 – 11/2011 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 11/2011– 12/2019 Medical Point Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 12/2019 – 02/2021 Private Hospital, Izmir  Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 3/2021-10/2022 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 10/2022- 3/2023 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 4/2023-9/2023 Private Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist
• 10/2023- Currently Medical Point Hospital, Izmir Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association
• Chest, Cardiovascular, Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association
• European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology

Prof. Cengiz Koksal specializes in cardiovascular surgery with over 20+ years at top Turkish hospitals, currently at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Led the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expert in establishing and running cardiovascular surgery clinics
• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Extensive experience in both public and university hospital settings

Dr. Sujit Banyatpiyaphod, M.D.

Education

• 1984 Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• 1985-1988 Residency in Thoracic Surgery Chulalongkorn University
• 1992-94 Cardiac Surgery Fellowship, St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Oregon, USA
• 2005 Robotic Cardiac Surgery Training, East Carolina University, North Carolina, USA
• 2006 Robotic Cardiac Surgery Training, Alliance Hospital, Odessa, Texas, USA

Professional Experiences

• 1994 - 2001 : Chief of Cardiac Surgery Unit, Police General Hospital
• 2001 - 2009 : Cardiovascular Surgeon, Bangkok Heart Hospital
• 2009 - 2011 : Cardiovascular Surgeon, Bangkok Hospital Phuket
• 2012- 2021 : Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Director of Heart Center of Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Pattaya, Thailand

Certifications

• 1988 Diploma of the Thai Board of Thoracic Surgery, Chulalongkorn University
• 1994 Fellowship certification in Cardiovascular surgery, Saint Vincent Hospital, USA

Area of Interest

• Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass surgery (OPCAB)
• Minimally invasive Heart Valve surgery
• Autologous Stem cell transplantation in end stage Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral blood stem cell and  Mesenchymal stem cell collection, storage and treatment
• Phamacogenomics in personalized cardiovascular drugs treatment
• Personalized anti-aging treatment and lifestyle modification by genetic sequencing

Education

• Undergraduate - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982
• Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984
• Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
• Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
  Assistant. Associate Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
• Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1999-Present
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Experience

• Undergraduate Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982
• Assistant Adana Province Feke District, İncirli Health Center 1982-1984
• Assistant Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
• Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
• Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (15 January-15 March short term) 1993
• Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
• Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Professor 1999-Present
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Scientific Memberships

• National Surgical Association
• National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• ESTES (International)

Awards

• National Scientific Patent Award 2017.
• Gök A. F. K., Ertekin C., Video Paper First Prize , Istanbul Surgical Association, March 2015
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Medical Intrests

• Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgery
• Endoscopic diagnosis treatment
• Trauma and Emergency Surgery
   

Medical Intrests

• Liver diseases
• Bile ducts gallbladder diseases
• Hepatobiliary surgery
• Liver transplant
• Kidney transplant
• Pancreas transplant
• Pancreatic diseases
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Oncological surgery
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Education

Medicine Pr. - Specialization Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine 1991 - 1998
Department of General Surgery - Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2001 - 2007

Experience

Specialist Doctor Erciş State Hospital Van 2007 - 2009
Specialist Doctor Gölhisar State Hospital 2009 - 2009
Clinical Fellow Şişli Florence Nıghtıngale Hospital 2011 - 2012
Assistant Professor Pamukkale University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of General Surgery) 2009 - 2013
Assistant Professor Akdeniz University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Division of General Surgery)- Prof. Dr. Tuncer Karpuzoğlu Organ Transplant Center 2013

Scientific Memberships

Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association, Member, 2011
National Surgical Association, Member, 2005
 

Education

Medical Specialization: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2008-2013
Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2024-Present
Associate Professor: General Surgery, Biruni University Hospital, 2024-Present
General Surgery Specialist: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2016-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2023-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Kırkağaç State Hospital, Manisa, 2014-2016

Medical Intrests

• General Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Total Mastectomy
• Breast Conserving Surgery
• Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Oncological Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Endoscopy

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May 2007
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

Experience

2007-2008 Şırnak Military Hospital
2008-2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
2010-2011 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Organ Transplantation
2011-2012 Başkent University Organ Transplantation
2013-2017 Erciyes Universityniversity Organ Transplant
2017-2019 Bilim University FNH Organ Transplant
2019-2020 Yeditepe University Organ Transplant
2020-2023 Biruni University Medicana Hospital Organ Transplant

Scientific Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgical Association
Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
ILTS

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)

Education/Academic Experience

Apr 1995 – Oct 2001                Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Mar 2007                                   IELTS Certificate (Overall Band Score 7.5)

Feb 2011                                    CCST in Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

June 2012                                  Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)

Sept 2014                                  Fellow in Andrology/Reconstructive Surgery (Mr Giulio Garaffa,         UCLH / Mid-Essex)

Apr 2016                                   Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Eng)

Oct 2018                                   Honorary Senior Lecturer St Andrews University

Sep 2019                                   Urology ChM Tutor in Andrology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMS) University of Edinburgh

Aug 2020                                  European Union Expert Panel Member of in vitro Medical Devices (EU EXPAMED)

Current and Previous appointments

Current appointment

May 2022- Present         Consultant Urologist German Oncology Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

Previous appointments

Nov16- May 2021       Consultant Urological Surgeon Victoria/ Queen Margaret Hospital Fife, Scotland.

Nov 2012 - Oct 2016      Consultant Urologist Broomfield Hospital, Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust 

Jan 2011 - Oct 2012      Urology Clinical Research Fellow, Spelialist Registrar Level), Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Bristol Hospitals Trust

Dec 2009 -Dec 2010      Urology Resident G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Duties

• Performing routine and major Penile / Urethral Reconstruction as well as Core Urology procedures twice weekly at Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals (Green light prostatectomy, Urolift Service lead, Prostate template biopsies, General urology)

Consultant Urologist providing and supervising the services of andrology and urethral reconstruction surgery. Also covering a general urology one stop outpatient clinics three times per week (Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals).

Participation in once weekly local cancer and once monthly specialist male uro-genital reconstruction MDT meetings (Honorary contract at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh) as well as grand ward rounds.

Undergraduate student trainer and member of examiners panel at St Andrews University, Scotland.

Participation in 1:9 on call Urology Consultant rota.

Research

• Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (NHS Fife) lead investigator. A prospective, multicentre study with subgroup randomisation into MRI-U/S image fusion guided prostate biopsies and routine transrectal U/S guided biopsies.  (MULTIPROS Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A pragmatic multicentre randomised superiority trial of open urethroplasty versus endoscopic urethrotomy. (OPEN Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A Multicentre randomised controlled trial of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, as first treatment option, compared with direct progression to ureteroscopic treatment, for ureteric stones. (TISU
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of Drug Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Ureteric Stones in Hospitalised Patients. (SUSPEND Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Prospective Single Arm Intervention Trial Evaluating Focal Therapy using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Sonablate 500) for Localised Prostate Cancer. (HIFU INDEX Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator, A Randomised Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Decapeptyl on Reduction of Prostate Volume Pre-Radiotherapy Compared with Standard Therapy (Zoladex). (EDVART Study)

Teaching Experience

Fife Simulation BPH Course Fascilitator (Scottish Urology Training Programme, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dumfermline Fife)

Urology Simulation boot camp Faculty member (St James's University Hospital, Leeds)

General Practitioner Urology Training Programme Fascilitator (ScotGem)

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessor (St Andrews University Medical School)

Teaching (case-based discussions) and trainee supervision in theatres (East Anglia / East of   Scotland Deaneries trainees)

FY1 Doctors Urology teaching Bristol Royal Infirmary (University Bristol Hospitals Trust)

Undergraduate teaching of medical students in General Hospital of the city of Drama, Greece

Anatomy, Physiology and First Aid to Undergraduate nursing students

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