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Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

• Manisa, 1965

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Uludağ University, School of Medicine
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training)

Number of scientific publications and articles

• 201

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 55,000 surgical cases during 32 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society
• Turkish Medical Association
• Society of Fenerbahçe Fans

Dr. Emrah Koksal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He completed medical school at Trakya University (2011–2017). He trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2017–2023). He served at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2018–2023) and at Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (2023–2025). He now practices at BAU MedicalPark Göztepe Hospital (2025–present).

He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. He also belongs to the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association and the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association.

Dr. Hakan Kocaman is a pediatric surgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He was Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2023–2025). He was Assistant Professor at Harran University (2016–2023). He earned his MD and completed his pediatric surgery residency at Istanbul University.

He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons, the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA), and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG). His training includes basic robotic surgery, advanced thoracoscopy, pediatric endoscopy, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and hypospadias repair.

Specializations

• Head and Neck Surgery
• Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
• Dizziness (Vertigo)
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
• Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery
• Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery
• Microsurgery for Head and Neck Diseases
• Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Education:

• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Pediatrics and Pediatric Health Sciences in 2017.
• UFUK UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Basic Biotechnology (Ph.D.) in 2011.
• ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Obtained Doctorate in Medicine in 2021.
• ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

• Experience:
• 2017 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Neonatology
• 2011 Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases
• 2006 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Specializations

Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries

Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery

Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery

Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery

Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Education and Experience

• 1992 - 1998, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2002 – 2015, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2015 – 2024, Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• 2024 – Present, Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

Education

• 2000, (Undergraduate / Graduate) Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• 2006, (PhD/ Specialty) Pediatrics, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2001-2002, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department
• 2002-2006, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2006-2010, (Specialist) Bolu Izzet Baysal Women's Health and Pediatric Hospital
• 2010-2016, (Assistant Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016, (Associate Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018-2019, (Associate Professor) Istanbul Private Ersoy Hospital

2019-2024

, 

(Associate Professor)

 Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Specializations

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

Child Health and Diseases

Experience

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

PRIVATE TAMMED HOSPITAL

PRIVATE LIFE HOSPITAL

PRIVATE HATEM HOSPITAL

Specialist Dr. Fatih Mert Children's Clinic

Private Sevgi Hospital

Private NCR Hospital (2019-)

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)

Karadeniz Technical University (2000-2005)

Education

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1994-2000)

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

PRIVATE TAMMED HOSPITAL

PRIVATE LIFE HOSPITAL

PRIVATE HATEM HOSPITAL

Specialist Dr. Fatih Mert Children's Clinic

Private Sevgi Hospital

Private NCR Hospital (2019-2020)

Private Center Prime (2020-2022)

Private Mercan Hospital (2022-2023)

Private BAH Hospital (2023-.....)

Professional Memberships

Newborn Intensive Care Course

Mechanical Ventilation Course

Neonatal Resuscitation Course

National Pediatrics Congress

National Pediatrics Days

Pediatrics Endocrine and Metabolism Congress

Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Congress

Asthma Symposium

Specialization: Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry)

Areas of Interest

-Pediatric Dental Treatments

-Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia

-Pediatric Zirconium Crowns

-Pediatric Stainless Steel Crowns

-Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children

Education

2007 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2015 – RWTH Aachen University, Germany

2020 – Ph.D., Department of Pedodontics, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2021 to 2024 – Assistant Professor, Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Istanbul Chamber of Dentists (İDO)

-Turkish Society of Pedodontics (TPD)

-International Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD)

Research & Publications

Kuru R, Yılmaz S, Balan G, Tuzuner BA, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yener Öztürk F, Altuntaş Y, Yarat A, Şahin F.
Boron-rich diet may regulate blood lipid profile and prevent obesity: A non-drug and self-controlled clinical trial. J Trace Elem Med Biol, 2019.

Kuru R, Balan G, Yılmaz G, Yılmaz S, Taşlı PN, Akyüz S, Yarat A, Şahin F.
The level of two trace elements in carious, non-carious, primary, and permanent teeth. European Oral Research, 2020.

Balan G, Peeters HH, Akyüz S.
The assistance of Er, Cr: YSGG laser in pulp injury related to anterior teeth trauma. Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi), 2019.

Specialization: Restorative Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Composite Laminate Applications

-Porcelain Laminate Veneers

-Aesthetic Anterior Region Fillings

-Diastema Closure

-Onlay, Inlay, and Overlay Restorations

Education

2004 to 2008 – Gaziantep Anatolian High School

2009 to 2015 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 to 2020 – Ph.D., Restorative Dental Treatment, Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Istinye University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Treatment

Since July 1, 2022 – Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Courses & Certifications

Dental Photography Course, Erzurum, 2019

Basic Endnote Usage Seminar, Erzurum, 2019

“Anterior Composite Restorations from A to Z,” 22nd International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry, Istanbul, 2018

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Association of Restorative Dentistry

Research & Publications

Cantürk K, Karalar B, Sağsöz Ö, Seven N, Sağsöz NP, Bayındır YZ.
Effect of different universal bonding agents on the bond strength of CAD/CAM ceramics with composite resin. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2019.

Cantürk K, Yılmaz MN, Cantürk F, İlday N, Seven N.
Comparison of radiopacity of five different flowable composite resins. Atatürk University Dental Journal, 2020.

Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Areas of Interest

-Embedded (Impacted) Tooth Surgery

-Dental Implant Surgery

-Maxillary Sinus Lifting Operations

-Jawbone Corrections

-Soft Tissue Corrections

Education

2007 to 2012 – DDS, Marmara University (English) Faculty of Dentistry

2012 to 2017 – Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

Doctor Faculty Member, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University / Esenler Health and Research Hospital

2021 – Private Skydent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

2021 – Private Etemoğlu Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic

Courses & Certifications

5th Brussels Orthognathic Atomium Course, 2015

AO-CMF Course – Management of Facial Trauma, Tehran, 2016

AO-CMF Course – Advances in Orthognathic Surgery, Tehran, 2016

Professional Memberships

-International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS)

-European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS)

-Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS)

-AÇBİD (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-AO Foundation (AO-CMF)

Specialization: Endodontics

Areas of Interest

-General Dentistry and Oral Diagnosis

-Non-surgical Periodontal Treatments (Dental Scaling)

-Esthetic Direct and Indirect Restorative Treatments

-Endodontic Treatments (Root Canal Therapy)

-Interdepartmental Consultation and Patient Referral

Education

2019 – DDS, Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry

2019 to 2020 – Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Experience

2022 to 2023 – Sina Oral and Dental Health Center

2023 to 2024 – Avrupa Dental Acıbadem Oral and Dental Health Clinic

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Endodontic Society (Türk Endodonti Derneği)

Courses & Certifications

-FDI World Dental Congress, 2024

-15th International Congress of the Turkish Endodontic Society, 2023

-9th International Endodontic Symposium, 2022

Specialization: Periodontology

Areas of Interest

-Gum Diseases

-Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases

-Bone Loss Therapies

-Gum Aesthetics

-Halitosis (Mouth Odor)

Education

2018 – DDS, Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

2021 – Undergraduate in Health Management, Anadolu University

2022 – Ph.D. in Periodontology, Gazi University

Professional Experience

2018 to 2022 – Research Assistant, Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

2021–Present – Head, Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program

2021–Present – Trainer, Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)

Courses & Certifications

-Suture & Flap Closure Training in Dentistry (Trainer), 2021

-TDB International Dentistry Congress, 2022

-ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress (Oral Presentation), 2023

-Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London, UK, 2016

-AOCMF Course, Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management, İzmir, 2016

-Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course, Germany, 2014

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Periodontology Association

-KÖKDİŞ National Council

Research & Publications

A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture. ADO Klinik Bilimler, 2023.

Doctoral Thesis: Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments.

Specializations

Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery

Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery

Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery

Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)

Trauma Surgery

Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision

Experience

Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993

İnönü University Research Hospital 1994

Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000

Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002

Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010

Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018

Hospital Park 2019-2021

Education

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine