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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.

Dt. Raha Akbarihamed

STUDY AND INTERESTS

• Dental Implants
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgical
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

2022 Ankara University Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

2010-2016 Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career:

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2016-2022 Ankara University Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

Publications

EBERLİKÖSE HACER, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, ÖZTÜRK CANER, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY(2023). COMPREHENSİVE ANALYSİS OF LATERAL NASAL WALL ANATOMY TO OPTİMİZE THE OSTEOTOMY İN DİFFERENT SKELETAL PATTERNS

 VURAL ÇAĞIL, KOCAOĞLU MERVE HAYRİYE, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, DEMİREL AKİF(2023) A Retrospective Investigation of Patient- and Procedure-Related Factors Associated with Cardiorespiratory Complications in Pediatric Dental Patients Undergoing Deep Sedation

AKBARIHAMED RAHA, EBERLİKÖSE HACER, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY.(2023) MAKSİLLER SİNÜS SEPTALARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ RETROSPEKTİF BİR KONİK IŞINLI BİLGİSAYARLI TOMOGRAFİ ÇALIŞMASI

ULUTÜRK HACER, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY (2023). ORTOGNATİK CERRAHİ İLE İLGİLİ INSTAGRAM GÖNDERİLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: METODOLOJİK ÇALIŞMA

VURAL ÇAĞIL, YURTTUTAN MEHMET EMRE, BOZKURT POYZAN, AKBARIHAMED RAHA, ÖZALP NURHAN.(2021) Anesthetic Management for Dental Procedures of a Child with Frank-ter Haar Syndrome

Raha AKBARİHAMED .13. Uluslararası Hipokrat Tıp ve Sağlık Bilimleri Kongresi SUBMANDİBULAR BÖLGEDE PLUNGİNG RANULA TANISI OLGU SUNUMU"2023

GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT,ULUTÜRK HACER,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,ÖZTÜRK CANER ,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY ULUSLAR ARASI 3. DENTAL ORAL ENFEKSİYONLAR VE 2. AĞIZ MİKROBİYATASI KONGRESİ. TREATMENT OF PATHOLOGİCAL FRACTURE AND İNFECTİON İN THE MANDİBULE DUE TO OSTEORAİDONECROSİS: CASE REPORT 2023

AKBARIHAMED RAHA ,GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT,ULUTÜRK HACER,SARI ÖMER FARUK ,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY . 30.ULUSLARARASI TÜRK ORAL VE MAKSİLLOFACİAL CERRAHİ DERNEĞİ , RİJİD EKSTERNAL DİSTRAKSİYON İLE MAKİSLLER RETROGNATİYE SAHİP DUDAK DAMAK YARIKLI HASTALARIN TEDAVİ PROTOKOLÜ: OLGU SUNUMU VE LİTERATÜR DERLEMESİ 2023

KAHRAMAN BÜLENT,AKBARİHAMED RAHA, EKEMEN ALİ, İSMAİLOV ORKHAN TAOMS 2022. SADECE PATOLOJİYE ODAKLANIP OKLÜZYONU İHMAL Mİ EDİYORUZ ? MANDİBULADA KİŞİYE ÖZEL EKLEM PROTEZİ KULLANILIP AYNI ZAMANDA SAGİTTAL SPLİT RAMUS OSTEOTOMİSİ İLE OKLÜZYONUN GERİ KAZANILMASI

EKEMEN ALİ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,kadirov mikail,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY. Custom-made Prostheses for Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction After Partial Excision of Mandible due to Ameloblastoma.2019. 13th International Congress with EACMFS Endorsement AÇBİD

AKBARIHAMED RAHA ,EKEMEN ALİ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, Diagnosis and Follow up of Rabdomyosarcoma 2019. 13th International Congress with EACMFS Endorsement AÇBİD

EKEMEN ALİ ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUk,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY. Maksiller hipoplazi olan hastalarda rijit eksternal distraktör (red) kullanımı. 6.ULUSLARARASI DUDAK DAMAK YARIĞI KONGRESİ

EKEMEN ALİ,ISMAYILOV ORKHAN,BİLECENOĞLU BURAK ,AKBARIHAMED RAHA,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY. Investigation of pterygopalatine canal localization in terms of osteotomy safety of patients with orthognatic surgery indications in Turkish population 20th National Anatomy Congress 2019.

AKBARIHAMED RAHA, EBERLİKÖSE HACER, GÜLER ARİF YİĞİT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF MAXILLARY SINUS IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE (2023)

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.

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–).

Dr. Tülay Omma, Associate Professor

Specialization: Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Academic Background

• Medical Education: İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program), 1994–2001.
• Internal Medicine Residency: Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 2004–2010.
• Subspecialty in Endocrinology and Metabolism: Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2013–2017.

Professional Experience

• Clinical Expertise: 
  • General Practitioner with administrative responsibilities, 2002–2004.
  • Specialist in Internal Medicine during mandatory service, 2010–2013.
  • Endocrinologist and Metabolic Disease Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2017–2023).
  • Earned the title of Associate Professor in 2023, reflecting her academic and clinical excellence.
    Lokman Hekim Health Group 2023 (present) 

Scientific Contributions & Publications

• Research Output: 
  • Published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, with a strong focus on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Delivered numerous oral presentations and posters at national and international conferences.
• Citation Metrics: 
  • Total Citations: 166
  • H-index: 6
  • i10-index: 4

Awards & Recognitions

• Multiple prestigious accolades, including: 
  • Best Oral Presentation Award (2023): For groundbreaking research on COVID-19 vaccines and Graves’ Disease.
  • Best Poster Award (2021): For clinical insights into hypoparathyroidism in Turkey (HiPOPARATURK-NET Study).

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Active member of leading organizations: 
  • European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and its Young Endocrinologists & Scientists Committee (EYES).
  • Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Completed numerous advanced training programs, including certifications in clinical trials, biostatistics, and thyroid ultrasonography.

Clinical & Research Focus

Dr. Omma’s expertise spans:

• Diabetes management and its complications.
• Advanced thyroid disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its metabolic implications.
• Investigating the relationship between diet and endocrine/metabolic disorders.

Dr. Baki Ozdemir is a specialist in rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed a PM&R residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital and a rheumatology residency at Gazi University Hospital.

He worked as a general practitioner at the Hudut Regiment in Kızıltepe, Mardin. He then served as a PM&R specialist at Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital and İzmir Hatay Military Hospital. He later worked as a rheumatology specialist at Ordu State Hospital.

He authored the article “Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic disease and effects of the pandemic on rheumatology outpatient care: Single-center experience from Turkey.” He is a member of TRASD, the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist. He earned his medical degree from the Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed his urology residency at the Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2005–2010).

He practiced at the Ministry of Health Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 2005–2010 and 2014–2016. He worked at Van Military Hospital in 2011–2012. He served at Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital in 2012–2014. He worked at Ordu State Hospital in 2016. He continued at Ordu University Training and Research Hospital in 2016–2019. He served at Lokman Hekim University, Department of Urology, in 2019. He also worked at the Private Ankara IVF Center in 2019.

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. Mehmet Cakici specializes in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. His interests include congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, aortic disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension.

He has more than 30 international publications, including in Perfusion, Annals of Vascular Surgery, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research covers ECMO and mechanical circulatory support. He also studies valve surgery, aortic aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, and minimally invasive techniques. He has published case reports and retrospective cohort studies. He has contributed to national guidelines and research protocols. He has joined international multicenter trials. He wrote chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations and the Heart Valve Disease Guidelines. He has presented abstracts at ISHLT, EACTS, and TKDCD. He is a member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery, the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISHLT, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

The doctor is a distinguished pediatric oncologist and oncohematologist with over twenty years of experience in treating acute leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and various childhood blood diseases. Proficient in performing bone marrow transplantation, the doctor has achieved international recognition through prolific research and publications in pediatric oncology.

Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Department, the doctor specialized in Pediatric Oncology at Hacettepe University and completed a residency at its Institute of Oncology. Appointed as a professor at Istanbul Gelishim University, the doctor is a member of several prestigious medical associations.

The doctor is an Orthopaedist and Traumatologist with over 33 years of experience. As an active member of several prestigious organizations, including AO Spine Europe, EuroSpine, and the Scoliosis Research Society, the doctor has a significant impact in the field of spine surgery and orthopedics.

Graduating from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1986, the doctor served as a lecturer there until 2009. The doctor is the founding director of Ankara Spine Center since 2002 and has completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at Columbia University.

Holds multiple certifications including the ECFMG Certificate, AO Basic, Advanced, and Advanced Spine Certificates.

The doctor is an experienced ENT Surgeon & Otorhinolaryngologist with over 31 years in the field. Graduating from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, the doctor specialized in Ear Nose and Throat Diseases at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1989.

With a career spanning various esteemed institutions, including the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Free University in Holland, the doctor has developed expertise in a wide range of treatments such as adenoid surgery, thyroidectomy, myringotomy, and nasal valve surgery. Contributions to numerous national and international journals further highlight the doctor's extensive knowledge and experience.

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

• Root Canal Treatment
• Retreatment
• Restorative Dental Treatments
• Dental Bleaching

Education

• 2019- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics
• 2015- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Work Experience

• 2021– continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
• Mamak Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Ankara, Türkiye

Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association
• Turkish Endodontics Association

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

• Anterior and posterior region restorations
• Milk tooth amputation and root canal treatment 
• Tooth extraction and space maintainers
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia
• Protective dental treatments

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

• Anterior and Posterior Aesthetic Restorations
• Adhesive Fiber Bridges
• Restorative Dental Treatment
• Dental Aesthetics
• Dental Whitening
• Composite Lamina Restorations

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’