Page 29 - Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Dr. Ahmet Mutlu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He holds European Board certification in ORL‑HNS (FEBORL‑HNS, 2018) and National ENT Board certification (2016). Education: MD, Kocaeli University (2011). ENT residency, Kocaeli University (2011–2016). Master’s in Audiology, Başkent University (2017).

Previous posts: Istanbul Medeniyet University (2019–2025). Üsküdar State Hospital (2016–2019). Kocaeli University (2011–2016). Training: Otology‑Neurotology School (2019–2020). Laryngology & Phoniatrics School (2021–2022). Portmann Institute microsurgery course (2013). Memberships: Turkish ORL‑HNS, Istanbul ENT Assoc., Otology‑Neurotology, Phoniatrics, Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Semih is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously served as a specialist at Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital (2024–2025) and Sivas Numune Hospital (2023–2024). He completed his cardiology residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2018–2023). He earned his MD at Istanbul University (2006–2012).

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Heart Rhythm Association. He has delivered oral case presentations at EHRA and TKD congresses. He also completed the TKD Bifurcation Lesions Management Course and the TKD Echocardiography Symposium.

Dr. Tolga Sinan Guvenc is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously worked at VM Medical Park Pendik (2019–2025) and at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2014–2018).

He has authored over 200 scientific articles and book chapters. He serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports.

He is a Fellow of the ESC Heart Failure Association. He is also a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and Sigma Xi.

Advanced training includes a clinical fellowship in the Advanced Heart Failure Unit at the University of Alberta. He also served as a visiting scientist at the Echocardiography Station at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Education: MD, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English). Cardiology residency, Dr. Siyami Ersek.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital (2018–2025). He also served at Kartal Koşuyolu Heart Hospital (2014–2018), Tuzla State Hospital (2012–2014), and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2010–2012).

He is a Professor of Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Medicine (2022). He became an Associate Professor at Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital (2017). He completed his cardiology residency at the same institution (2005–2009). He earned his MD from Istanbul University (1999–2005).

Professional memberships: TTB, TKD, ESC, EAPCI, EACVI.

Dr. Salih Taskin is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. He also focuses on gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously served in Gynecologic Oncology (2014–2025) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002–2025) at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Accreditations include ESGO Certified Specialist in Gynecologic Oncology (2018) and a fellowship in robotic surgery and gynecologic oncology at McGill University (2014). He completed an OB‑GYN residency at Ankara University and earned his MD at Çukurova University (both 1995–2001).

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology; the Society of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery; the Society of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology; the Federation of Women’s Health Associations; IGCS; ESGO; ESGE; and SERGS. He is trained in robotic, laparoscopic, and gynecologic cancer surgery.

Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously worked in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Marmara University (2009–2025). He also served at Kilis State Hospital during compulsory service and war surgery (2015–2017).

He completed a Thoracic Surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis (2019–2020). He then completed a Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery fellowship at Dalhousie University (2020–2022). He held a visiting fellowship at Universitätsspital Bern (2011–2012). He finished his residency at Marmara University (2009–2015).

He is President of the Turkish Society of Chest Wall Deformities and Pectus. He served on the Organizing Committee of CWIG 2023 in Istanbul. He completed MI-STARs (2020), MITS (2019), CITI (2024), and KOÇ Laboratory Animal Use certification (2025). He attended the AATS 103rd meeting (2023) and European Thoracic Surgery conferences (2024 and 2025).

Dr. Mehmet Altug Tuncer is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He has been Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine since 2018. He has served as an Instructor at Kartal Koşuyolu since 2013. He directed the Aortic Surgery Center there from 2016 to 2018.

He became Professor in 2018 at Istanbul Okan University. He was appointed Associate Professor in 2013. He earned his MD at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. He completed cardiovascular surgery training at Koşuyolu. His work includes 38 SCI/SCI-E papers, 19 national articles, and one book.

He is Chairman of the Aortic Surgery Working Group of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He also belongs to the Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Ali Ersen is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He held the same role at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). Before that, he completed compulsory service at Kızıltepe State Hospital (2011–2012).

He completed a residency in orthopedics and traumatology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He earned his MD from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005).

Professional memberships: European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC) and the Turkish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (T-ODCD).

Dr. Ferhat Yakup Suceken is a Urology Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously held the same role at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2017–2025), Tekirdağ Saray State Hospital (2015–2017), and Ceylanpınar State Hospital (2013–2015).

He completed his urology residency at the University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2007–2013). He earned his MD from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2001–2007).

Professional memberships include the Turkish Urological Association and the Urological Surgery Association.

Professional training: Laparoscopy Course on Pig Model; Robotic Surgery Course; Penile Prosthesis Surgery Course; PCNL Live Surgery Course; Flexible URS Course.

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.

She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Aydemir completed residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2019–2023). Dr. Aydemir then served as a specialist doctor at Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). Dr. Aydemir earned an MD from Gazi University (English Program).

EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Part 1 certified on 25 Jan 2025. Interests include facial and breast aesthetics, body contouring, microsurgery and hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables (fillers, Botox), and lasers.

Publications include a 2023 article in The Journal of Hand Surgery on outcomes of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in 58 fingers and 9 thumbs. Dr. Aydemir also completed a thesis on amniotic membrane use in flexor tendon repair. Presentations include oral and poster sessions at TPRECD and an international congress. Member of TPRECD, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, and Aesthetic Surgery Society.

Dr. Yasar Cokkeser is an ENT specialist. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Hospital (1989–1994). He held a Clinical Research Fellowship in Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Gruppo Otologico, Italy (1993–1994). He also completed observerships at GWU Neurosurgery, House Ear Institute, USC, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.

He served at Inönü University as Assistant Professor (1994–1999) and Associate Professor (1999–2005). He was Chief of Clinic at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2005–2007). His recent practice includes Medicana Ataköy (2024–2025).

He has more than 75 publications indexed in Index Medicus. His articles appear in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Am J Otol, J Laryngol Otol, and Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. His work covers revision stapes surgery, skull base approaches, vestibular schwannoma, and DCR outcomes in 115 patients (130 eyes).

2023 - Adiyaman University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital

2021 - Bingöl Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital, Bingöl

2019 - Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Getting rid of glasses with Excimer Laser (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism) (No-touch-LASIK)

Cataract - Multifocal Intraocular Lens (Smart Lens) Surgery

Keratoconus Diagnosis and Treatments (Crosslinking - Corneal Ring)

Fakik Intraocular Lens

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty-DALK-DMEK)

Oculoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid Aesthetics)

Low Eyelid (Ptosis) Treatment

Tear Duct Obstruction Surgery

Medical Aesthetics (Botox / Filling)

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Surgery

Retinal Diseases and Treatment

Publications in International Refereed Journals:
 

a. Original Research Article Published in Journals in SSCI, SCI, SCI- Expanded or AHCI
 

1. Can ME, Kaplan FE, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Ergün MC, Koç M, Şimşek G. The Relationship of Helicobacter Pylori with Choroidal and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness. Int Ophthalmol, 2018; 38(5)
2. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Yilmazbas P. Corneal Densitometry and its Correlation with Endothelial Morphometry in Healthy Corneas. Cornea. 2017
3. Özates, S, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Intraocular Lens Position in Combined Phacoemulsification and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Retina, 2018
4. Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Bayramoğlu E, Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Aycan Z. Quantitative Evaluation of Early Retinal Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Without Retinopathy.Clin Exp Optom. 2018;101
5. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Atilgan CU, Yilmazbas P. Reproducibility and reliability of ectasia imaging and topometric indices with Scheimpflug system in normal and keratoconic eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018;44(1)

6. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Doguizi S, Inanc M, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillometry Data of Healthy Individuals. Clin Exp Optom, 2018; 101(5)

7. Cankaya AB, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Karahan S, Yilmazbas P. Evaluation of Corneal Backward Light Scattering and Factors Affecting Corneal Transparency in Healthy Cornea. Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2018;62

8. Tekin K, Şekeroğlu MA, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Doğuizi S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. J Glaucoma. 2018;27

9. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Göker YS, Koçer AM, Yılmazbaş P. The Effect of Corneal Infiltrates on Densitometry and High Degree Aberrations. Clin Exp Optom. 2019;102

10. Göker YS, Yılmaz S, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Demir G. Quantitative Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Features in Patients with Nonocular Behçet's Disease. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

11. Yetkin E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Cankurtaran V, Yaşar HH. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2019; 29

12. Goker YS, Ucgul Atılgan C, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Yesil Karahan N, Koc M, Kosekahya P. Validity of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography as a Screening Test for Early Detection of Retinal Changes in Patients Receiving Hydroxychloroquine Therapy. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

13. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Corneal Tomographic Changes in Eyes of Patients with Unilateral and Bilateral Non Progressive Keratoconus. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2019;42

14. Kosekahya P, Caglayan M, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus Progression Using a New Progression Screen. Eye Contact Lens. 2019; 45

15. Inanc M, Kiziltoprak H, Hekimoglu R, Tekin K, Ozalkak S, Koc M, Bayramoglu E, Zirh S, Yuruker S, Aycan Z. Tear Film and Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020;28

16. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Aydoğan S. Comparison of Wavefront-Optimized Ablation and Topography-Guided Contour Ablation with the LYRA Protocol in LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2019;35

17. Koc M, Aydemir E, Tekin K, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Kiziltoprak H. Biomechanical Ana

18. Inanc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Ozalkak S, Doguizi S, Aycan Z. Changes in Retinal Microcirculation Predict Clinical Onset of Diabetic Retinopathy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2019

19. Doğuizi S, Yılmazoğlu M, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microcirculation in Children with Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. J AAPOS. 2019;23

20. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yetkin E, Bayraktar S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma. Clin Exp Optom. 2020;103

21. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, Hekimoğlu R, İnanç M, Yılmaz AA, Elmaoğulları S, Aycan Z. Local Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020; 28

22. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Yetkin E, Tekin K, İnanç M, Özülken K. Additive Effect of Topical Nepafenac on Mydriasis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Eye Contact Lens. 2020; 46

23. Göker YS, Özdal PC, Erol YO, Kızıltoprak H, Karatepe MS. Evaluation of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Density in Patients with Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome. Graefes 

24. Yetkin E, Citirik M, Teke MY, Kiziltoprak H. Postoperative Eccentric Macular Holes in Vitreomacular Interface Diseases. Int Ophthalmol. 2020; 40

25. Özülken K, Aydemir Aksoy G, Aydemir E, Kızıltoprak H, Yüksel E. Comparison of the Results of Two Different Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking Procedures in Patients with Keratoconus. Balcan Med J. 2020

26. Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H. Quantitative Analysis of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Plexuses in Patients with Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2020

27. Koc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Ozulken K, Durukan I. Topometric and Tomographic Evaluation of Subclinical Keratoconus. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2020

28. Can ME, Kızıltoprak H, Buluş AD, Özkoyuncu D, Koç M, Özdemir Yıldız Z. Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Childhood Obesity. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

29. İlhan C, Çitırık M, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K. Usability of Systemic Inflammatory Markers as Diagnostic Indicators in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Macular Edema. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

30. Inanc M, Tekin K, Teke M

31. Kiziltoprak H, Atesoglu Hİ, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Koc M. Evaluation of Densitometric Analysis for Early Detection of Corneal Blood Staining in Hyphema. cornea 2021;40(4)

32. Kocer AM, Kiziltoprak H, Fen T, Goker YS, Acar A. Evaluation of radial peripapillary capillary density in patients with newly diagnosed iron deficiency anemia. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

33. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H, Yuksel E, Mumcuoğlu T. A Comparative Evaluation of Diffractive Trifocal and New Refractive/Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Refractive Lens Exchange. Curr Eye Pic. 2021

34. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Cevik S, Kocer AM, Goker YS. Normative Data Assessment of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density and Foveal Avascular Zone Metrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

35. Goker YS, Atılgan CU, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Kosekahya P, Demir G, Kılıc D. Association between disorganization of the retinal inner layers and capillary nonperfusion area in patients with retinal vein occlusion. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

36. Ozkan HH, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir E. Evaluation of topographic, tomographic, topometric, densitometric, and aberrometric features of cornea with pentacam HR system in subclinical keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

37. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Aydemir E, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Quantitative assessment of retinal changes in COVID-19 patients. Clin Exp Optom. 2021

38. Aydemir E, Aydemir GA, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Ozcelik KC, Kiziltoprak H. The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Retinal Microcirculation in Human Subjects. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2021

39. Aydemir E, Aksoy Aydemir G, Atesoglu Hİ, Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Objective Assessment of Corneal and Lens Clarity in Patients with COVID-19. Optom Vis Sci. 2021

 40. Aydemir GA, Kocabaş DO, Bilen A, Aydemir E, Bayat AH, Oren B, Kiziltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layer Thicknesses in Patients with Keratoconus Using Retinal Layer Segmentation Analysis. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Mar 23. Epub ahead of print. 

41. Aksoy Aydemir G, Ilhan C, Pehlıvanoglu B, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Bolu S. Conjunctival Histopathological Changes in Children With Vitamin D Deficiency. Eye Contact Lens. 2022

42. Nalcacioglu P, Sen E, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Yaşar HH. Objective assessment of corneal backscattered light in myopic, hyperopic, and emmetropic children. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2022

43. Recep ÖF, Kocabas DO, Kiziltoprak H, Ozulken K. Effects on Wavefront Aberration after Short-term Wear of Senofilcon A Photochromic Contact Lens. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Dec 23. English. 

44. Kiziltoprak H, Kocabas DO, Aydemir GA, Kalınlı EM, Aydemir E, Oren B. Choroidal Vascular Index in Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Methylphenidate. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022 Dec 22

b) Uluslararası Alan İndeksleri Tarafından Taranan (A Bendinde Belirtilen İndeksler Dışındaki İndekslerde Yer Alan) Dergilerde Yayımlanmış Özgün Araştırma Makalesi
1. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Inanc M, Goker YS. Cataract in Diabetes Mellitus. World J Diabetes 2019

2. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Yetkin E, Doguizi S, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Responses in Patients with Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2020

3. Göker YŞ, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Karatepe MS, Özdemir K, Demir G. Direct and Crossover Effects of Phenylephrine and Cyclopentolate on Foveal Avascular Zone and Vessel Density of Macular Capillary Plexuses: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Rom J Ophthalmol. 2020

c) Presentation of Cases Published in Journals Within the Scope of Clause a)

1. Kiziltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K, Koc M, Akalin I, Teke MY. Intravitreal Aflibercept for the Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Rubella Retinopathy. Int Ophthalmol. 2019

2. Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H, Koc M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Reply. Retina. 2019 3. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Dilli A, Teke MY. Retinal Vein Passing through a Congenital Optic Nerve Pit. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2021

Publications Published in Nationally Refereed Journals:

1. Tekin K, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H. A Rare Complication of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy: Vitreous Prolapse and Intraocular Lens Dislocation. Glo-Kat 2016

2. Kızıltoprak H, Ozkoyuncu D, Çıtırık M. Treatment Approaches to Free Floating Iris Cyst in the Anterior Chamber Due to a Case. MN Ophthalmology. 2017

3. Kızıltoprak H, Özateş S, Teke MY, Şimşek M. Combined Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion. Ret Vit 2018; 27(1)

4. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z, Yılmazbaş PY. Evaluation of Higher Order Corneal Aberrations in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Tight Glycemic Control.Dicle Medical Journal. 2018

5. Özkoyuncu D, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Koç M, Teke MY. Coexistence of Idiopathic Choroidal Fold and Retinal Pigment Epithelial Tear Due to Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2018

6. Kızıltoprak H, Çiçek P, Doğuizi S, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. A Morgagnian Cataract Case with Spontaneous Posterior Capsule Rupture. MN Ophthalmology 2018

7. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. Use of Vitreon Tamponade in Rhegmatogenous Inferior Retinal Detachment: Surgical Results and Complications. Ret-Vit 2018

8. Yeşilırmak N, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z. Early Changes in Retinal Layers of Type 1 Diabetic Patients Without Retinopathy. MN Ophthalmology 2018

9. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Phase Scaling Application Findings in Patients with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

10. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Choriocapillaris Signal Gaps in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

11. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Kızıltoprak H. Effect of Topical Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Applied After Cycloplegia on Anterior Segment Parameters. Glo-Kat 2019

12. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Quantitative Characteristics of Foveal Avascular Zone and Macular Capillary Plexuses in Healthy Individuals: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Ret-Vit 2019

13. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography PHASE and Density Assessment Tool Findings in Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion. Ret-Vit 2019

14. Kızıltoprak H, Gulpamuk B, Tekin K, Teke MY. Coexistence of Retinis Pigmentosa and Posterior Staphyloma: Case Series.

15. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Bevacizumab Treatment in Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real Life Study. Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Med J 2019

16. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yel S, İnanç M, Koç M, Aycan Z. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupillar Parameters in Diabetic Children. Turkey Clinics J Pediatr.

17. Özülken K, Aydemir GA, Kızıltoprak H, Aydemir E. Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements with Ultrasonic Pachymetry and Two New Optical Methods. MN Ophthalmology 2019;26(4)

18. Ozateş S, Sen E, Kiziltoprak H, Kilic AO, Elgin U. Assessment of Corneal Endothelial Toxicity of Antimetabolite Drugs Used in Trabeculectomy Surgery. Glo-Kat 2019;14(4)

19. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H. Objective Accommodation Amplitude Measurement with a new Autorefractometer Device. Beyoglu Eye J. 2019;4(3)

20. Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc MI, Sekeroglu MA. Evaluation of Retinal Layers in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia with Optical Coherence Tomography Segmentation Analysis. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 

21. Kızıltoprak H, Yasar HH, Tekin K. The Effect of Inferior Oblique Muscle Z-Myotomy in Patients with Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction. Turk J Ophthalmol 

22. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. A Case of Unilateral Retinitis Pigmentosa with Lamellar Macular Hole. Ret-Vit 2020 

23. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Sekeroglu MA. Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2020;5(2)

24. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Koc M, Teke MY. Resolution of Vacuole in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Following Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)

25. Uzel MM, Ozdal PC, Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H. Estimation of HLA-B27 Positivity by Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Patients with Acute Anterior Uveitis. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)/ret.vit.2020

26. Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir GA, Özkan HH. Accelerated Corneal Cross-linking Treatment in Keratoconus Patients: Three-Years Results. Turkiye Clinics J Ophthalmol.  

27. Kızıltoprak H, Kocer AM, Fen T, Göker YS. Evaluation of Corneal and Lenticular Parameters in Iron Deficiency Anemia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2021

28. Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Aksoy Aydemir G. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Using Two Different Suture Techniques. Beyoglu Eye J 2022

29. Oren B, Kiziltoprak H, Onder F, Kocabas DO, Yetkin E, Bilen A. Evaluation of Choroidal Vascular Structure in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2023 Mar 1

30. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Duzayak S, Kızıltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata. Medeni Med J. 2023 Jun 

Experiences

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

Schools / Trainings

Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

Heart Valve Problems

Aortic Dissection

Coronary Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

Varicose Veins

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Aortic Insufficiency

Aortic Valve Diseases

Mitral Insufficiency

Mitral Valve Problem

Mitral Stenosis

Varicose Ulcer

Diabetic Foot

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Raynaud's Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Ischemic Heart Disease

Heart Pain

Leg Artery Occlusion

Capillary Rupture

Heart Failure

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Arch Aneurysm

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid

In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022