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Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal is a Gastroenterology Specialist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospitals in Istanbul. He previously served at Liv Hospital Ulus, Medicana Ataşehir, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He became an Associate Professor in 2014 and a Professor in 2019.

He received advanced training in interventional endoscopy. He completed ESD at Jichi Medical University in Japan. He trained in POEM/ESD and gastrointestinal motility at Amsterdam Medical Center. He trained in EUS at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA. He continues to attend ESG, ERCP, EUS, ESD, and POEM courses and congresses.

He has authored more than 100 international indexed publications. His presentations have won awards. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatology Society, the Liver Diseases Association, the IBD Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Baris Demiriz is a general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 15 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has published many articles in national and international journals.

Dr. Demiriz is a member of IFSO, the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, and the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery training at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2007.

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Interventional Radiology-Interventional Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SCIENCE UNIVERSITY&FLORENCE NIGHTINGHALE HOSPITALS GROUP

Interventional Radiology-Interventional Oncology Specialist

2009 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

Interventional Radiology Manager

2002 - 2009, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

GERMAN HOSPITAL

Interventional Radiology Manager

2001 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Interventional Radiology Manager

1998 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Radiology and Interventional Radiology Specialist

2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department

1990 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Head of Surgical Sciences

1990 - 1995, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY

Cardiovascular and Surgery Specialist

1987 - 1990, London/London/England

ST. THOMAS HOSPITAL

Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery

1986 - 1987, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery

1985 - 1986, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL ACADEMY

Dr. Özlem Cemboluk is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University. She completed her PRAS residency at Eskişehir Osmangazi University from 2009 to 2015. She served as Clinic Chief at the PRAS Clinic of Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital from 2015 to 2018. She later worked in PRAS at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital and at a private hospital in Istanbul. She founded the Özlem Cemboluk Clinic in Tuzla in 2021. She joined Anadolu Medical Center in 2026.

Her expertise includes breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction), Brazilian butt lift (BBL), post-bariatric arm and leg lifts, liposuction with laser or VASER, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, fat grafting, blepharoplasty, facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, and vaginoplasty. She also offers Botox for axillary sweating and the masseter, mesotherapy, and fillers.

Affiliations include TPRECD, APSA, IPRAS, PRSA, and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. Courses completed: SOAP Meeting (Mommy Makeover; Live Surgery and Scientific Program), Serdar Eren Aesthetic Breast Surgery Workshop, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Workshop, and Rhinoplasty Course.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Caliskan is a specialist in chest diseases and interventional pulmonology. His focus areas include bronchoscopy, EBUS, and the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. He received his MD from GATA in 1999. He completed his Chest Diseases residency at GATA Haydarpaşa between 2002 and 2006. He served as a specialist and deputy chief at military hospitals. He was on the faculty at GATA and Sultan 2. Abdulhamit Han. He completed advanced training at The University of Chicago Medicine in 2015–2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2021. He has worked at Anadolu Medical Center since 2022.

He co-authored The Essential Intensivist Bronchoscopy. He is the Turkish translator of The Essential EBUS Bronchoscopy. He is a member of WABIP, EABIP, the European Respiratory Society, the Turkish Thorax Association, and the Lung Health and Intensive Care Association. He serves on the Executive Board of the Interventional Pulmonology Working Group of the Turkish Respiratory Research Association.

Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Dr. Zulfikar Polat is a gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist. He trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, where he completed his specialty and became an Associate Professor. He is a Professor at İstanbul Aydın University. His postgraduate experience includes Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and İstanbul Aydın University. He also worked at Anadolu Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA).

Clinical focus includes gastroenterology, hepato-pancreatology, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures. Professional memberships include the Turkish Gastroenterology Association (TGD), Turkish Endoscopy Society, TÜRK EUS, ESGE, EASL, and AASLD. He has 45 national and international publications.

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz, MD, is a radiologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School in 1992. He completed specialty training in Radiodiagnostics at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 1999. He worked at Memorial Hospital from 1999 to 2005. He has been a radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center since 2005.

Clinical focus: musculoskeletal imaging; cardiovascular imaging; oncologic imaging; neuroradiology. Professional memberships: Turkish Radiology Society; Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging; International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine; European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology; American College of Radiology; European Society of Radiology.

Dt. Arzu Tekkeli has worked at the Department of Dentistry, Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, since 2018. She previously worked at Avicenna Hope Hospital. She graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She began her studies in 1994.

Clinical focus: aesthetic dentistry, digital dentistry with CAD/CAM, and smile design.

Memberships: Turkish Dental Association, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Oral Implantology Association, Women’s Physicians Support Foundation, Contemporary Life Support Foundation. Programs attended: Implant-Der Academy and EDAD (Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association).

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Dr. Nihal Işık is a neurologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She has worked there since December 2020. Her focus areas include multiple sclerosis, headaches, botulinum toxin therapy, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, and dementia. She completed her medical and neurology training at Hacettepe University.

She won third prize in the MS category at the 38th National Neurology Congress in 2002. She has supervised 23 theses. Her publications include 25 international and 36 national peer-reviewed articles. She has presented 48 international and 137 national conference papers. She has chaired 8 sessions and given 14 invited talks or panels. She is the author of “Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for MS.” She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurological Society, and the MS Study Group. She has served as the ECTRIMS Turkey representative since 2012.

Pediatrician

Dr. Abdurrahman Efem is a physician trained at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine (2000–2008). He graduated with a score of 74/100. He also holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Haliç University (2015–2016).

His practice focuses on emergency and public health. He worked at Dabanoğlu Health Center in Diyarbakır (2008–2011). He then served at the Istanbul Provincial Ambulance Service (2011–2012). He worked at the İstinye State Hospital Emergency Clinic (2012–2014). He joined the Inspection Unit of the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate (2014–2015). He later worked at the Şişli Etfal EAH Emergency Clinic (2016–2017). Languages: Turkish (native), French, English.

2021 - Currently, İstanbul

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2009 - 2012, İstanbul / Turkey

T.R. ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY EUROPEAN FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Minor Specialization Training

2003 - 2008, İstanbul / Turkey

ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Assistant Physician

1990 - 1996, Ankara / Turkey

GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

Dr. Yavuz Yalcin is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul, where he has worked since 2014. He previously served at Memorial Etiler, Private Ordu Medical Park, and Ordu State Hospital. He completed an endocrinology fellowship at Ankara Numune from 2009 to 2012. Before that, he finished an internal medicine residency at SSK Goztepe and earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University.

Academic work includes 8 international and 10 national publications. He has given 10 international and 20 national presentations and attended 39 scientific meetings. He holds the Internal Medicine Board certification (2002), Hemodialysis Responsible Physician certification (2005; renewed 2013), and Occupational Physician certification (1998). He completed thyroid and neck ultrasonography courses in 2012–2013. He is a member of the Society of Internal Medicine, the Metabolic Syndrome Society, and the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Dr. Serhat Seyhan is a medical genetics specialist. He is the Head Physician at the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center, Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has also led genetic evaluation centers at Biruni University Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Seyhan chaired the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University.

He completed his medical genetics training at Karadeniz Technical University. He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Seyhan gained international experience as a short-term scholar at the University of Miami. He is known for his leadership in clinical genetics and his academic work in the field.