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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

Areas of Interests

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis and other Spondyloarthropathies
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjögren Syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis
• Behçet's Disease
• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Inflammatory Myositis
• Fibromyalgia and other Pain Syndromes
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout, pseudogout crystal arthropathies

Education:

• Bingöl Anadolia Teacher High School
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine,
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of İnternal Medicine Specialist
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of Rheumatology Specialist
   

Residency:

• Residency, Department of Neurosurgery, Gazi University

Previous Employments:

• Bingöl Adaklı Public Healtcare Center , General Medical Practicer
• Mardin Kızıltepe Goverment Hospital İnternal Medicine Specialtist
• Şanlıurfa Training and Reserching Hospital, Rheumatology Specialtist
• Liv Hospital Vadi İstanbul Rheumatology Specialtist

Dr. Huseyin Bahadir Gokcen is a Spine Surgery Specialist with fellowship training from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is skilled in advanced spinal techniques and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gokcen also has broad orthopedic experience, including trauma, prosthetic surgery, and sports medicine. He provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care for a wide range of patients.

Dr. Gokcen has over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1998. He has worked in military, state, and private hospitals across Turkey. This background shows his versatility and dedication to public service. As a former lecturer at Istanbul Bilim University, he has contributed to both academic and clinical training in orthopedics.

Dr. Tamer Sözen is an expert in high-risk pregnancy care. He has advanced training in Level 2 ultrasonography. Dr. Sözen is known for his skill in managing complex cases. He is also a leader in gynecological aesthetics. He uses new medical and aesthetic methods to improve women’s health and confidence.

Dr. Sözen has worked at respected institutions, including Istanbul Medical Faculty, German Hospital, Avrasya Hospital, and Gölcük Deniz Hospital. He has published 8 international and 20 national scientific articles. This shows his dedication to advancing gynecology and obstetrics.

He is an active member of TJOD, TSRM, and ÜTD. Dr. Sözen is a trusted menopause specialist. He is known for his patient-focused and thorough care at every stage of women’s health.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Türkaslan is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has published over 20 articles in international journals. He completed advanced training abroad, including at St James Seacroft University Hospital in the UK.

Dr. Türkaslan became an Associate Professor in 2010. He has worked at Bezmialem University and Istanbul Yavuz Selim Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association, the American Maxillofacial Surgeons Association, and the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

He currently sees patients at his private practice. Dr. Türkaslan is known for his scientific work and dedication to high standards in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Nesrin Bastug is a gynecologist who specializes in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). She earned her medical degree from Ege University, Faculty of Medicine in 1994. She completed her specialization at Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital.

Since 2012, Dr. Bastug has led the IVF Unit at Private Emsey Hospital. She is known for high patient satisfaction and strong IVF success rates. With over 20 years of experience in gynecology and IVF, she is a trusted expert in reproductive medicine.

Dr. Ahmet Firat Gungor is a professor and radiology specialist with over 30 years of experience. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ege University. He also completed his BS and PhD in medicine and radiology at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Gungor has worked at Akdeniz, Ondokuz Mayıs, and İnönü Universities, holding roles from research assistant to professor. He has also contributed to research at UT Southwestern Medical Center and UT Health Science Center in the USA. Dr. Gungor has led radiology departments at major hospitals, including Emsey Hospital. He is known for his work in neuroradiology and interventional radiology.

Dr. Burak Teymen is a Cardiologist at Emsey Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology procedures, including coronary angiography, artery stenting, PTCA, angioplasty, and atherectomy. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University and completed his specialist training at Maltepe University.

Dr. Teymen has worked at Emsey Hospital since 2015. He has performed over 5,000 coronary and peripheral interventions. He is known for his skill in minimally invasive heart procedures and for managing heart failure and complex heart diseases. Dr. Teymen is a member of several cardiology associations. He is dedicated to providing high-quality and innovative cardiovascular care.

Dr. Levent Demirturk is a gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1982. He completed his Internal Medicine training at GATA in 1989. He then specialized in Gastroenterology in 1992.

Dr. Demirturk has held important academic roles, including Professor and Ward Chief at GATA Haydarpaşa. He was also a member of the Higher Science Council. He has made valuable contributions to clinical practice and medical education. He has led teams and managed cases at major hospitals such as Emsey and Hisar.

Dr. Mustafa Kul is a Neonatology Specialist with broad experience in pediatric and neonatal care. He has held important medical positions, including Infirmary Physician in the 2nd Infantry Brigade in Şırnak (1993-1995). He also worked as a Child Health and Diseases Specialist at Ardahan Military Hospital (1999-2001).

Dr. Kul completed his neonatology training at the GATA Neonatology Department (2003-2007). He continued his work at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (2007-2016). Dr. Kul is known for his commitment to neonatal medicine and has played a key role in improving neonatal care in Turkey.

Dr. Sidika Altop is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience. She graduated from Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. She completed her specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital from 1994 to 1999.

Dr. Altop has worked at several leading hospitals in Turkey. These include FSM Education and Research Hospital (2002-2013), Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2013-2014), and Medeniyet University Göztepe Hospital (2014-2017). She has played an important role in cardiovascular surgery education and patient care. Dr. Altop is known for her skill and commitment to her patients.

Dr. Gulden Avci Cakmak is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty between 1989 and 1997. She completed her specialty training at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital from 1999 to 2005.

Dr. Cakmak has worked at Balıkesir State Hospital, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, and Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital. She is known for her successful surgeries and high patient satisfaction. She has also contributed to medical education and clinical practice in her field.

Dr. Orhan Karaca is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience in mental and neurological disorders. He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialization at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Training and Research Hospital, a leading psychiatry center in Turkey.

Dr. Karaca worked as a general practitioner and completed his compulsory service at Edremit State Hospital. Since 2012, he has been practicing at Private EMSEY Hospital. He provides expert psychiatric care with a focus on evidence-based treatments and patient-centered care.

Dr. Nurettin Kurt graduated from Erciyes University School of Medicine in 1999. He has many years of clinical experience. He worked at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital and Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital from 2010 to 2020.

Dr. Kurt is dedicated to patient care and clinical practice. He is known for his commitment to high medical standards and ongoing professional growth. His experience comes from working in leading healthcare institutions in Turkey.

Dr. Fatma Hulya Cengiz is an experienced radiologist. She received her medical degree from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her radiology training at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital in 2002. Before specializing, she worked for almost ten years as a general practitioner in emergency care centers.

Dr. Cengiz has worked at Beykoz Private Emsey Medical Center from 2002 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2013. She also served at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Imaging Center between 2009 and 2010. She has a strong background in emergency medicine and radiological diagnostics. Her work has improved patient care in busy clinical environments.