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Education and Expertise

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Northwestern University, Transplantation Center

Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience

1992 to 1997 – Research Assistant at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

1998 to 2002 – Fellow at Northwestern University, Transplantation Unit

2003 to 2008 – Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2008 to 2011 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2011 to 2013 – Associate Professor at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

2013 to 2018 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital


Professional Memberships

-Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie

-American Society for Transplantation

-Breast Surgery Association

-Trauma Association

-Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

-Colorectal Surgery Association

Experience

1997 – 1999 General Practitioner / 4. J. Kmd. Brigadier. Command, Gendarmerie Command School, Foça, İzmir

1999 – 2003 Specialization Student / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2003 – 2005 / Specialist Physician / Chief Medical Officer of Şırnak Military Hospital / General Surgery Specialist, Şırnak

2005 – 2006 Specialist / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2006 – 2011 Assistant Professor / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2009 – 2010 Assistant Professor / Bergen Haukeland University School of Medicine / Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Bergen, Norway

2011 – 2016 Associate Professor / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2017 – 2021 Professor / Istanbul Okan University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of General Surgery

2021 – Currently Professor / Istanbul Baskent University SUAM

Education

1996 M.Sc. / Faculty of Medicine / GATA Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

1999 Specialization in Medicine / General Surgery / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

Administrative Duties

1997 – 1999 Infirmary Chief Physician, Gendarmerie Commando School, Foça, İzmir

2003 – 2005 Şırnak Military Hospital Deputy Chief Physician, Şırnak

2006 – 2016 Deputy Chief of Service, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, General Surgery Service

2017 – 2021 Term 4 Coordinatorship, Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

2019 – 2021 Deputy Dean, Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

Memberships

Turkish Surgery Association

National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Istanbul Breast Association

Endocrine Surgery Association

Dialogue Society in Endocrinology

Breast Surgery Association

Surgical Oncology Association

European Society of Surgical Oncology

Awards

Journal of Colon and Rectum Diseases Publication Award

“Comparison of Sodium Phosphate and Sennoid in Bowel Cleansing Before Colonoscopy: A Prospective Randomized Study”

Sücüllü, AI Filiz, O School, E Yücel, Y Kurt, ML Akın

Colon Rectum Hast Journal 18:133-137, 2008

Distinguished Paper Award

‘Comparison of Staging with Endorectal Ultrasonography and Pathological Staging in Rectal Cancer’

O Okul, İ Sücüllü, E Yücel, Y Özdemir, AI Filiz, ML Akın

National Surgery Congress, Ankara, 2010

Experimental Oral Presentation Third Prize

"Effect of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG on Colon Anastomosis in Experimental Peritonitis Model"

Fulya Gündüz Okudur, Dursun Özgür Karakaş, Ali İlker Filiz, Levhi Akın

6th Surgical Research Congress, 8-10 December 2011, Ankara

Experience

1997 – 2002 Resident, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2002 – 2006 General Surgeon, Bartın  State Hospital, Bartın

2006 – 2008 General Surgeon / Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2008 – 2010 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University, Rize

2009 – 2010 Assistant Professor / Kidney and Liver Transplantation Unit, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2010 – 2013 General Surgeon, Deputy Head, Turkish Public Health Agency Non-contagious Diseases, Programs and Cancer, Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkey

2013 – 2014 General Surgeon / Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 – 2017 Associate Professor (General Surgeon – Lecturer), Liver and Bile Ducts Clinic, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2017 – To date Professor (Lecturer), General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Başkent University

Education

1996 Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree / School of Medicine / Ankara University

2002 Residency/Doctorate, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2009 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University

2014 Associate Professor / General Surgery Department, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2020 Professor / General Surgery Department, Başkent University Hospital, İstanbul

Awards

Study awarded the Best Article Prize in JCAM 2014

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine

The First Trocar Entry in the Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Which Technique Karaca, Çapar, Ali

Dr. Keerapat Bhiromekraibhak, also known as Dr. Kee, is a top plastic surgeon in Thailand specializing in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and advanced liposuction techniques. With international training and fellowships in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and burn reconstruction at Saint Dominic Hospital and the University of Tennessee at Memphis, he has extensive experience in face and neck lifts, forehead surgery, fat transfer, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. As a plastic surgery instructor at Srinakharinwirot University, he is dedicated to innovation, patient safety, and surgical excellence.

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty 2007-2013

Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014-2018

Experience

Şavşat State Hospital 2018-2020

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital 2020-2022

Sisli Memorial Hospital 2022-2024

In 2013, after graduating from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, after specializing in gynecology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, I specialized in normal non-invasive birth, water birth, water birth and vaginal birth after cesarean section in public and private hospitals, especially in hospitals that have adopted the concept of mother and baby friendly hospitals. In addition, I have performed over 500 surgical, non-surgical local procedures on genital aesthetics (Vaginal PRP, Vaginal Laser, Vaginal Filling) and over 100 cases on vaginal rejuvenation.

Dr. Cătălin Trifan is a distinguished cardiovascular surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced heart surgery and over 10 years of clinical experience. Renowned for his skill in complex procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, Dr. Trifan combines surgical precision with a patient-centered approach. He is affiliated with top-tier medical institutions and adheres to the highest international standards of care. With a strong commitment to innovation and patient safety, Dr. Trifan is a trusted choice for international patients seeking high-quality cardiac surgery and comprehensive postoperative care in Romania.

Dr. Iulian Gherman is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, part of the Regina Maria network. He manages musculoskeletal disorders using both surgical and non-surgical methods. He has a strong focus on complex orthopedic cases and uses modern, minimally invasive techniques.

His main expertise includes total hip and knee replacements, ligament reconstruction, and tendon repair. Dr. Gherman also treats traumatic injuries and has experience in advanced orthopedic surgeries for limb preservation in cancer patients.

He regularly performs arthroscopic procedures for meniscus, ligament, and shoulder injuries. He is committed to patient-centered care and prefers minimally invasive treatments whenever possible.

Over 5,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Mena specializes in complex trauma, joint replacements, and pioneering stem cell therapies.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology with 30+ years of experience
• Medical Director at VITALYS Bioregenerative Medicine Research Center
• Speaker for ISO on PRP and growth factors
• Trained at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified General Surgeon. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He has advanced skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Sinan has served in both military and civilian healthcare. He has held positions such as Chief Physician and faculty member. He completed his medical degree and general surgery residency at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He also completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Washington.

Dr. Sinan’s clinical interests include metabolic surgery, obesity management, and type 2 diabetes. He also focuses on ileal interposition and transit bipartition procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). These memberships show his commitment to professional excellence in surgery.

Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural is a specialist in surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases and cancers. He is skilled in both laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He completed his medical education and general surgery training at Istanbul University. He also pursued advanced fellowships at top institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden, and Ottawa University in Canada.

Dr. Dural has worked at leading hospitals such as LIV Hospital Ulus, LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. His international training and clinical research fellowships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in endocrine surgery.

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Gastrointestinal diseases 

• Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

• Anorectal area diseases 

• Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

• Colon and rectum cancer 

• Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. • Laparoskopik hernia surgery 

• Esophagus and stomach cancer 

• Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 • University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

• Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) • İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

• Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) • World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

• USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

• Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

• Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

• Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

• Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

• University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Scientific Publications • Endoscopic Laparoscopic & Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal Editorial Board / National Scientific Committee • UTACD Assist. Editor

Dr. Koray Acarli is a Professor of General and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery. He has broad experience in treating both benign and malignant diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. His expertise includes tumors, gallbladder cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, Klatskin tumors, and pancreatitis. He also treats biliary and pancreatic stones, as well as obstructive diseases, whether benign or malignant.

He earned his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He then received advanced training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Dr. Acarli has led several major centers, including serving as Head of the Liver Transplant Center at Istanbul University and Head of the Organ Transplant Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is currently a Professor of General and HPB Surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus.

Dr. Revnak Şahin is a hair transplant specialist with over ten years of experience. She focuses on advanced FUE and DHI hair restoration techniques. Dr. Şahin has performed thousands of hair transplant procedures. Her work is known for natural-looking results and high patient satisfaction. She holds a Hair Transplant Certificate from Medical Academy Center and a Mesotherapy Application Certificate from Health Sciences University.

Dr. Şahin practices at Quartz Clinic in İstanbul. She completed her academic training at İstanbul Aydın University. She also gained clinical experience at leading hair transplant centers. Dr. Şahin is known for her personalized treatment plans and innovative methods. She is dedicated to patient care for both local and international patients.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.