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Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Education

2005 – 2011 | Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
M.D. Degree

2013 – 2019 | Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Neurology Residency Program

Languages

English – Very Advanced

Professional Experience

Artvin Borçka State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey
General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)
2011 – 2012

Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital, Neurology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
Resident Physician
2013 – 2019

Siirt State Hospital, Siirt, Turkey
Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)
2019 – March 2021

Private Pendik Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Neurology Specialist
April 3, 2021 – April 10, 2024

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
Assistant Professor
April 19, 2021 – June 1, 2024

Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Associate Professor of Neurology
April 22, 2024 – Present

Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey
Associate Professor of Neurology
November 11, 2024 – Present

Memberships

Turkish Neurology Society

Turkish Medical Association

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Turkish Neurology Society Neurorehabilitation Working Group

Global Migraine and Pain Society

International Headache Society

Turkish Parkinson’s Disease Society

Turkish Alzheimer Association, Kadıköy Branch

Areas of Interest

Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

Migraine and other headache disorders

Sleep disorders

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

EEG, Polysomnography (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)

Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders

Nerve blocks and botulinum toxin for headache management

Epilepsy

ducation and Expertise

2012 – Graduated from Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine 

2017 – Completed specialization in Dermatology and Venereology at Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

Professional Experience

2012 to 2017 – Dermatology and Venereology Clinic, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

2017 to 2019 – Tunceli State Hospital, Dermatology Department

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dermatology Association

-Ankara Dermatology and Venereology Association

-Turkish Medical Association

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

A1. Akkuş A, Demirseren DD, Demirseren ME, Aktaş A.
The treatment of ingrown nail: Chemical matricectomy with NaOH versus wedge resection.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2018.

A2. Akpolat ND, Akpolat AO, Namdaroğlu O, Akkuş A.
Comparison of the Winograd method and chemical cauterization with 10% sodium hydroxide in the treatment of ingrown nails.
Turkderm, 2016.

A3. Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Şener S, Yavuz SO, Akkuş A, Aktaş A.
A case of facial lentiginous lichen planus pigmentosus associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and diabetes mellitus.
Our Dermatology Online, 2015.

Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

B1. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Akkuş A, Metin A, Şener S.
A retrospective analysis of hospitalized autoimmune bullous disease patients.
11th EADV Spring Symposium,  2014, Belgrade, Serbia. Abstract Program Book.

B2. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Yavuz S, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A.
A rare cause of lymphedema: Morbus Morbihan disease.
23rd EADV Congress, October 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Abstract Program Book, P019.

B3. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Yavuz S, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A.
Rare cystic formations obstructing the external ear canal: Steatocystoma multiplex.
23rd EADV Congress, October, 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Abstract Program Book, P1277.

B4. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Şener S, Akkuş A, Özgör O, Aktaş A.
Demodicosis: Two cases.
12th EADV Spring Symposium, 2015, Valencia, Spain. Abstract Program Book, P567.

B5. Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Yavuz SO, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A, Demirseren DD.
A case of Paederus dermatitis.
23rd World Congress of Dermatology, 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract Program Book.

B6. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A, Demirseren DD.
A case of generalized lichen amyloidosis treated with retinoids.
23rd World Congress of Dermatology, 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract Program Book.

B7. Şener S, Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Yavuz HSO, Akkuş A, Metin A, Demirseren DD.
A case of acne agminata treated with isotretinoin.
23rd World Congress of Dermatology, 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract Program Book.

Dr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist with advanced degrees from Ege University and the University of Manchester. He completed both his Master’s and PhD in Dentistry. He worked as a Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center from 2000 to 2012. He has also served as a faculty member at İstanbul Medipol University and İstinye University.

Dr. Tavas has made important contributions to dental research. He has conducted studies on orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments. His work has been published in journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. These publications highlight his influence in dental science and education.

Spinal neurosurgeon

Education & Expertise

1995 to 2001 | Ege University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education

2001 to 2006 | Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine Specialization

2008 to 2011 | Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – Gastroenterology Subspecialty

2014 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 | University of Health Sciences – Professor

Professional Experience

2007 | Nusaybin State Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialist (Civil Service Obligation)

2011 to 2014 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Gastroenterology Specialist

2014 to 2017 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2017 to 2021 | Health Sciences University – Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2015 to 2021 | Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic – Clinic Chief

2021 to 2022 | University of Health Sciences – Professor of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

2015 to 2022 | Genomic Laboratory (GLAB) Coordinator, Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate

2014 to 2021 | Northern Clinics of Istanbul Journal (indexed in WoS and PubMed) – Founding Editor

2021 to Present | Turkish Liver Research Association – Board Member

2022 to Present | Hepatology Bulletin Journal – Editor

2019 to Present | Hepatology Forum Magazine – Editor

2016 to Present | World Journal of Hepatology – Editor

International Experience

1999 | Trainee Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

2000 | Trainee Doctor, Cardiology Unit, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, UK

2005 | Assistant Doctor, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

Professional Memberships

Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Turkish Liver Research Association

EASL – European Association for the Study of Liver

APASL – Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver

AAAS – American Association for the Advancement of Science

Awards & Recognitions

2013 | Liver Fibrosis Pathways in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Gilead Fellowship Award

2014 | Liver Fibrosis Pathways in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Viral Hepatitis Fight Association Project Support Award

2014 | The Relationship between Spontaneous Seroconversion and Toll-Like Receptor Gene Polymorphism in Hepatitis B Infection – Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Best Poster Second Prize

2015 | Research on Damage Pathways in Liver Tissue in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study – Turkish Gastroenterology Association, Best Oral Presentation Third Prize

2016 | Investigations of the EGF and Its Receptor EGFR Gene Variants in Ulcerative Colitis – XV Euroasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery, Best Oral Presentation Third Prize

Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Digital Dentistry

-Oral Implantology

-Zirconium Coating

-CAD-CAM Restorations

-Ceramic Applications

Education

2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University

Professional Experience

2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University

2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University

Courses & Certifications

Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University

Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)

Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Selected Research & Publications

Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.

Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.

Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.

Dr. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

Dr. Suleyman Guray is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously worked at Medicana Izmir International Hospital (2025) and Izmir Katip Çelebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital (2018–2025).

He earned his MD from Ege University (1996–2002). He completed his specialization in Internal Medicine at Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital (2004–2009). He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society.

His advanced endoscopy training includes CHA Bundang Medical Center. He also attended the Manchester Advanced Endoscopy Symposium and the International Congress of Gastroenterology Research, Endoscopy, and Training Society.

Education and Expertise

09/2001 to 07/2008 – Marmara University, School of Medicine

02/2009 to 06/2014 – Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Experience

09/2008 to 02/2009 – Sultançiftliği Health Clinic, Istanbul

06/2014 to 01/2016 – Khorasan State Hospital

02/2016 to 2019 – Health Science University, Ümraniye Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

03/2019 to 04/2023 – Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, IVF Center

Foreign Experience

01/05/2012 to 15/06/2012 – Yale University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut

23/09/2013 to 04/10/2013 – Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta Center for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery & Reproductive Medicine, Georgia, Atlanta

CV: Dt. Mustafa Serdar B.

Languages

English

Education

Undergraduate Education:
- Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry
- Anadolu University Health Institutions Management

Experience

2024 - Present: ClinicExpert - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Clinimed - Dentist
2023 - 2023: Now Aesthetic - Dentist
2022 - 2023: Dentalpark Dental Health Center - Dentist

Certificates

2023:
- DENTSEM Basic Implant Training
- DENTSEM Prosthesis on Implants Training
- DENTSEM Advanced Level Implantology Training
- DENTSEM Master Class in Implant Surgery
2018: Current Approaches in Periodontology
2020: EDAD 2020 Aesthetic Dentistry Congress
2018: Forensic Anthropology

Prof. Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu is a skilled nephrologist with more than 20 years of experience in kidney care. He focuses on kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hypertension, and inherited kidney disorders.

Dr. Uslu has published many articles in both international and national journals. He is dedicated to improving nephrology and is known for providing high-quality, evidence-based care for complex kidney conditions.

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Dokuz Eylül University from 2013 to 2019 after graduating from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2012 (2005–2012). He worked at Dokuz Eylül University and Muş State Hospital from 2019 to 2021. He has practiced at Atlas University Hospital since 2021.

He has five publications. These include a case report in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports that has been cited seven times. He also reported on 3D printer‑assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy and on emergency minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) surgery. He delivered an oral presentation at the 33rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2019.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. His advanced training includes spinal surgery courses in 2016 and 2017, the European Training Course on Head Injury and Functional Neurosurgery in 2017, and Surgical Neuroanatomy in 2017. He also holds an animal experimentation certificate from 2016.

Education and Experience

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, born in Istanbul in 1978, graduated from Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School in 1996. He completed his medical education at Çapa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008, he received his specialization training at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Department of Urology, and obtained the title of Urology Specialist in February 2008. After working at Edremit Military Hospital between 2008 and 2009, he started working as a Urology specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009. In 2011, he underwent a 3-month Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology training at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific research studies, especially in the field of endourology, and obtained the title of Associate Professor in September 2014. In 2017, he was elected as a board member of the Endourology Society and has been serving in this position since then. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the Endourology working group of the European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Committee for a period of 2 years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at the Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology.After that started working at Şişli Memorial Hospital in 2022. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, has more than 100 articles published in national and international journals.

• 1996 - 2002, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2002 - 2008, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul, Specialization in Medicine
• 2014, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professorship
• 2021, Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology, Professorship

Administrative Duties

• Editor of Endourology Bulletin
• Board Member of Endourology Society (Secretary General)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Ceren Çetinbay, who graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017, started her specialization training as a research assistant in the Department of Endodontics at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She completed her specialization training in 2021 and started her active medical career. She serves as an endodontic specialist in our clinic on specific issues such as root canal treatment, root canal treatment under a dental microscope, and removal of foreign objects from the dental canal. She is an experienced dentist who uses high quality materials and the latest technology during and after treatment.

Dr. Meryem Eken is an obstetrician-gynecologist and IVF specialist. She earned her M.D. and completed her residency at Istanbul University. She completed IVF clinical training at Zeynep Kamil in 2017. She led the IVF Unit at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital from 2020 to 2025. She heads the IVF Unit at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She started in 2025. She has served on the faculty of Üsküdar University since 2024. She became a professor at Biruni University in 2025.

Her clinical focus includes infertility, intrauterine insemination (IUI), natural-cycle IVF, hysteroscopy, endometriosis, and minimally invasive myomectomy. She has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed international articles. Several appeared in SCI and SSCI journals. In 2016, she received First Prize for an oral presentation from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics.