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Dr. Servet Alan is a specialist in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. He works at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital (2010–present) and Memorial Şişli Hospital (2000–present). He previously served at Haseki Training and Research Hospital (1997–2012).

Education: MD, Istanbul University (1983–1989). MSc in Pediatric Infectious Diseases (1991–1993). Residency in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul University (1993–1997). Master’s in Hospital and Healthcare Management, Beykent University (2004–2007).

Professional memberships: Klimik Association; Turkish Society of Microbiology; Association for Hospital Infections and Control. He has participated in many trainings, courses, seminars, and congresses.

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZM-I ALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

SILVAN DOCTOR YUSUF AZIZOGLU STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

 Medical Experience

- *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

- *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

 Medical Education

- *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

2003 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ANKARA HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2003 - 2003, Erzincan/Erzincan/Türkiye

B. ERZINCAN STATE HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

1994 - 1995, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

SAMSUN HAVZA SEYHLER HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICANA ATAŞEHİR INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL

Professor of Gastroenterology

2019 - 2020, /USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATIONS

Invited Lecturer

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL CIVILIZATION UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Professor of Gastroenterology

2016 - 2019, Ankara/Türkiye

PRESIDENTIAL HEALTH COORDINATORATE

2016 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION GUREBA HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

2015 - 2016, /USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATIONS

2014 - 2014, Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE LIVER TRANSPLANTATION UNIT

2013 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL CIVILIZATION UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

Dr. Mehmet Sagir is a Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Private Hospital (2020–2025). He also served as Chief Clinical Physician at Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2019–2020). Earlier, he held specialist roles in Malatya and Kastamonu.

Education: MD, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2000–2007). Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital (2009–2014). Membership: Turkish Medical Association. Certifications and training: Animal Experiments Usage Certificate (2012). Microsurgery Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Neurosurgery (2012).

Publications: 12 articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. Five in national journals. Four papers presented at international scientific meetings with proceedings.

Prof. Erhun Eyüboğlu is an experienced surgeon specializing in cancer and obesity surgery, particularly the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. He has lectured at Johns Hopkins University and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1996 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Founder and Head of Adolescent Science Branch

1993 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Member of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1992 - 1993, London/London/England

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

Visiting Chief Resident of Pediatric Endocrinology and Cellular Endocrinology

1989 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Chief Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1987 - 1989, /Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY NO.6 AÇSAP

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

1985 - 1987, /Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SEREFLIKOCHISAR STATE HOSPITAL

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

Dr. Ümit Aykan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, and related eye conditions. He uses advanced methods, such as Multidiode laser therapy for glaucoma and multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery. These techniques help improve patient results and reduce risks.

Dr. Aykan has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a professor and holds several accreditations, including Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He is an active member of top ophthalmology societies. He has also trained internationally, including at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

Medical Education

- *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Konya / Turkey

- *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Baku / Azerbaijan

Dr. Kinyas Dushinmez is a hair transplant specialist in Istanbul. He has performed more than 5,000 procedures. His results are consistent and natural-looking. He specializes in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). This method provides precise placement, high graft survival, and a short recovery time.

He focuses on quality over quantity. He limits the number of procedures each day. He offers personalized planning from consultation to hairline design and implantation. Patients from around the world choose him for modern techniques. He aims for dense, natural, and long-lasting results in a safe clinical setting.

2005 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1982 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Neurology Specialist

2004 - 2006, Istanbul/Türkiye

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2002 - 2004, Istanbul/Türkiye

GERMAN HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1980 - 1982, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MASLAK MILITARY HOSPITAL

(Military Service), Neurology Specialist

Dr. Taha Bahadir Uskul is a specialist in pulmonology and tuberculosis at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He previously worked at Florence Nightingale Hospitals and Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

He earned his MD from Istanbul University. He completed his specialization in pulmonology and tuberculosis at SB Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He received Turkish Board Certification in Pulmonology in 2002. He is trained in interventional bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, transbronchial needle aspiration, rigid bronchoscopy, and polysomnography.

His awards include Excellent Presentation and the Harasawa Fellowship (APSR, 2006). He also received a Certificate of Appreciation in 2008. He has 11 international and 23 national peer-reviewed publications and numerous presentations.