Assoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon. He focuses on oncologic, metabolic, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic hernia repair, anti‑reflux procedures, surgery for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleeve gastrectomy.
Education: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). General surgery training (2004–2009). Research Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016). Roles: General Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Kyrenia, and Mevki Military Hospitals (2004–2016). Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı (2016–2022), Sancaktepe (2022–2024), and Medical Park Gebze (2024–2025). Currently at Lokman Hekim | Istanbul Hospital (2025–).
Specialist Dr. Ali Can Sungur is a highly experienced ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist practicing at Lokman Hekim Health Group Etlik Hospital. With years of professional expertise, Dr. Sungur is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a comprehensive range of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. His extensive knowledge allows him to offer both medical and surgical treatments, customized to the unique needs of each patient. Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, Dr. Sungur ensures that all treatments are carefully planned to deliver the best possible outcomes. His practice is built on a foundation of compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to utilizing the most advanced medical technologies and techniques. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Sungur is devoted to providing effective, personalized care in a supportive and professional environment.
Dr. Emre Acaroglu is an Orthopaedist & Traumatologist with 33+ years of experience. He is an active member of multiple organizations and has completed various educational programs, published papers and books, and presented at conferences.
Dr. Bahri Gok is a urologist at LHÜ Ankara Hospital (2024–). He earned his MD from Selçuk University (2001–2007). He completed his urology residency at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2008–2013). He served in the Department of Urology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University as Assistant Professor (2017–2020) and Associate Professor (2020–2023). He was the Urology Training Supervisor at Ankara City Hospital (2019–2023).
Accreditations and training include da Vinci Console Surgeon training at IRCAD (05.11.2019). He attended the EAU Robotic Urology Section meeting (2018) and the National Endourology Congresses (2013, 2015, 2019). He completed a biostatistics course (2018) and holds a Laboratory Animal Use certificate (2012). Memberships: SIU; Turkish Urology Association; Society of Urological Surgery; Eurasian Uro-oncology Association.
Achievements include serving as an investigator in a 2024 international Phase 2 trial of adjuvant V940 (mRNA‑4157) plus pembrolizumab for high‑risk muscle‑invasive urothelial carcinoma. He supervised a 2020 doctoral thesis on robot‑assisted radical prostatectomy. He received Best Poster awards at EAU (Latvia, 2015) and at the Eurasian Uro‑oncology and SIU meetings (2019).
Dr. Cemal Aydin specializes in interventional radiology. He earned his medical degree from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2013). In 2014, he worked as a general practitioner at the Kars Provincial Health Directorate. He then completed his residency in interventional radiology at Marmara University Hospital (2014–2020). He served as Head Physician, Radiology, at Yüksekova State Hospital (2020–2021). From 2021 to 2023, he practiced interventional radiology at Koç University Hospital.
He presented at the 37th and 38th National Radiology Congress. In 2016, he reported on lobar distribution of liver metastases in primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In 2017, he compared procedure times and complication rates for Trucut biopsy versus FNAB in lung biopsies with risk factors. He also studied diffusion‑weighted MRI to distinguish CPA meningioma and vestibular schwannoma.
Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (1994–2000). He trained in Cardiovascular Surgery at Celal Bayar University (2001–2006).
He worked as a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2006–2008). He then served at Van Military Hospital and Van Medical Park Hospital (2008–2009). From 2009 to 2016, he worked at Turgut Özal University. In 2016, he became an Associate Professor at Private Yüzüncüyıl Hospital. He served as an Associate Professor at Etimed Hospital (2016–2018). He has been an Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital since 2018.
Focus: coronary bypass (on- and off-pump), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, endovascular aortic procedures (EVAR, TEVAR via the groin), carotid surgery, peripheral bypasses (aortofemoral, femoropopliteal), venous treatments (surgery, laser, sclerotherapy), and AV fistulas for hemodialysis.
Dr. Tülay Omma, Associate Professor
Specialization: Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Academic Background
Professional Experience
Scientific Contributions & Publications
Awards & Recognitions
Professional Memberships & Certifications
Clinical & Research Focus
Dr. Omma’s expertise spans:
Prof. Dr. Vakkas Korkmaz is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology. Professor, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2025–present). Professor, Ankara Etlik City Hospital (2024–2025). Associate Professor, Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022). Specialist, University of Health Sciences (2014–2019). Education: MD, Akdeniz University (2002–2009). Medical specialty (2009–2014) and subspecialty (2016–2019), University of Health Sciences.
Research mentorship: Five completed theses (2016–2024) on endometrial cancer, cervical elastography, leiomyoma–fQRS, and iodine deficiency–postmenopausal osteoporosis. Memberships: European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (2017). Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society (2020). Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015–2017). Awards: Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015). Perinatal Medicine Foundation (2015).
Dr. Atilla Ozenoglu is a thoracic surgery specialist. He completed medical school at Karadeniz University (1984–1990). He finished his thoracic surgery residency at Pamukkale University (2003–2009). He worked as a general practitioner from 1990 to 2003. He then served at Adıyaman State Hospital (2009–2014) and Gaziantep Medical Park (2014–2017). In 2017, he worked at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital. He now works at Rize Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital. He serves as a thoracic surgery specialist and deputy chief physician.
Clinical expertise: lung resections (segmentectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy); VATS sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis; mediastinoscopy; VATS under local anesthesia; chest wall reconstruction with clip-plate implants; minimally invasive pectus surgery (Nuss, Abramson); diaphragmatic repair; diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
Academic work: thesis “Cardiac arrhythmias after thoracotomy” (2008). Articles on non-traumatic chylothorax (2005) and primary lung liposarcoma (2009). Posters and case reports on hydatidosis serology (2012), costal osteochondroma resection (2014), and a Foley catheter imaging method in empyema necessitatis (2007).
Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.
Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.
Dr. Osman Ilhan is a Professor of Internal Diseases. He earned his medical degree at Ankara University in 1978. He completed his specialization in Internal Diseases there in 1982. He became an Associate Professor in 1990 and a Professor in 1996.
He served as a professor at Ankara University from 1997 to 2022. He has worked at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital since 2023. Earlier, he held roles at MD Anderson Cancer Center (1996–1997), Ankara University (1978–1983; 1988–1995), GATA (1984–1985), and Ulus Hospital (1985–1988).
Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.
He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).
Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.
Asst. Prof.Dr. Bilge Özcan
Department of Endodontics
Fields of Study and Interests
Education
Work Experience
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Publications and Congress Statements
OZCAN B, SONAT B. (2020) Dental Root Channel Treatment of the Mandibular First Premolar with Type IV Vertucci Channel Morphology. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 5 (12):1-3
OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Taurodont First Molar and its Treatment. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 6 (2): 1-5
OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Treatment and Follow-up for Teeth with Apical Lesion
after Complicated Crown Fracture.Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 36 (3):28616-28620
Ozcan B, Biçer B, Şaklar F, Bal L, Evaluation of push-out bond strength of bioceramic root canal sealers, with different final irrigations protocols. Journal Comptes rendus de l’Académie bulgare des Sciences. (DOI: 10.7546/CRABS.2023.12.15). SCIE
Gulsevim Oda, D.D.S, Pedodontics.
Fields of Study and Interests
Education
2020 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentsitry Department of Pedodontics
2015 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry
Career
2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
2015-2020 Istanbul University Department of Pedodontics
Publications
Birant S, Koruyucu M, Ozcan H, Ilisulu C, Kasimoglu Y, Avcu N, Kocaaydin S, Bektas D, Usta G, Akay C, Bekiroglu N, Seymen F. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of the Community about Oral and Dental Health [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 15]. Eur J Dent. 2020;10.1055/s-0040-1716583.
Oda, G., Karayagmurlu, A., Dagli, I., Aren, G., & Soylu, N. (2021). Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study from Turkey. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 11(3), 186.
Göksel, S., ERTURK, A. F., Gulsevim, O. D. A., KARABAŞ, H. Ç., & Özcan, İ. (2023). Use of cone-beam computed tomography in pediatric patients: A retrospective observational study.Sağlık Bilimlerinde İleri Araştırmalar Dergisi,6(2), 173-178
Burcin Kalender, D.D.S. Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry
Study And Interests
Education
2016 - Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry
2011 - Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry
Career
2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
2019 - 2020 Private Dental Clinic
2016 - 2019 Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry
2011 - 2016 Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry
2011 - 2012 Duaçınarı Dental Polyclinic
Publications
Alpaslan C, Hasanoglu E.G.N, Alpaslan G, Yılmaz B, Kalender B. ‘Role of Direct Fluorescence Visualization for Screening of Oral Cancer and its Impact on Raising Awareness’. Jacobs Journal of Dentistry and Research, 2015, 2(4): 026
Ergin E, Yazici AR, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of an Er:YAG laser-activated bleaching system with different light-activated bleaching systems for color change, surface roughness, and enamel bond strength’. Lasers in Medical Science, 2018, 33(9):1913-18.
Arhun N, Kalender B, Tuncer D, Berkmen B, Celik C. ‘Influence of operator experience on bond strength of different adhesives to dentin.’ J Conserv Dent 2020;23:32‑5.
Kalender B. ‘Treatment of Initial Caries Lesions’.Current Aesthetic Approaches in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(2):58-65
Kalender B. ‘Smart Materials in Restorative Dentistry’. Adhesive materials used in restorative dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(3):164
Kalender B. ‘Laser Applications on Preventive Dentistry’. Lasers in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2018; p.15-9. (Book Chapher)
25th Annual Congress of the DGL (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laser), Munchen, Germany Kalender B, Lausch J, Gutknecht N, Gorucu J. ‘Surface Layer Erosion of Artificial Caries Lesions Using The Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Preparation For Resin Infiltration’
IADR Conference 2013/ 46th Meeting of the Continental European Division of International Association for Dental Research, Firenze, Italy Kalender B, Yazıcı AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of laser etching parameters on dentin surface roughness’
International Laser Congress 2014, Istanbul, Turkey Kalender B, Yazıcı, AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of acid and laser-etching on universal adhesives’ bond strength’
AIC 19th International Congress and Conseuro, 2017, Bologna, ITALY Yazici AR, Ergin E, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of ER:YAG laser-bleaching with different light-activated bleaching systems’