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Medical Oncology

Fields of Study and Interests

 Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

 Cancer Vaccines

 Breast Cancers

 Lung Cancer

 Rare Cancers

Education

 MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

Career

 Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

 Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

 Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

 Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

2012-2013

 Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

 Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

 Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

General Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

 Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

Gastroenterology Surgery

 Endoscopic Diagnostic Treatment

Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Education

 Bachelor's Degree - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982

 Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center

1982-1984

Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

Assistant Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of

Medicine 1993-1999

 Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1999-Current

Career

 Bachelor's Degree Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982

 Assistant Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984

 Assistant Şişli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985

 Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988

Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (January 15-March 15 short term) 1993

Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999

 Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery

Professor of Thoracic Surgery (2013–present). Thoracic Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe (2025–present) and Memorial Ataşehir (2024–present), Istanbul. Former Chair, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine (2018–2024).

MD, Marmara University (1993). Completed thoracic surgery residency in 2000. International training at Marie Lannelongue Hospital, Paris (2000–2008). Further training at Toronto General Hospital, Thoracic Surgery & Lung Transplantation Clinic (2013), and UC San Diego, Pulmonary Endarterectomy & Lung Transplant Clinic (2013).

Publications in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. Topics include pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) (2013) and massive hemorrhage after PEA (2012). They also cover PEA in Behçet’s disease (2018), sleeve lobectomy (2007), and surgery for T4 non–small cell lung cancer over 25 years (2008).

Ibrohim Saduakhassov is a Patient Consultant and Medical Interpreter at Men's Health Clinic. He has 5 years of experience in international patient coordination and healthcare communication.

He speaks Russian, English, Kazakh, and Turkish at a native level. He supports the full care pathway, from the first consultation and treatment planning to surgery and postoperative follow-up. He ensures clear and accurate communication between patients and the medical team. He plays a key role in the clinic’s global patient services.

Physician's Curriculum Vitae

Education and Specialization

1983-1989 - Firat University Faculty of Medicine

1993-1997 - DR. ZEKAI TAHIR BURAK WOMEN'S DISEASES AND BIRTH HOSPITAL, Women's Diseases and Obstetrics Specialization Training

Experience

Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital, Women's Diseases and Obstetrics Specialist

Kayseri Private Ibn Sina Hospital, Women's Diseases and Obstetrics Specialist

Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Diseases and Obstetrics Training and Research Hospital, Women's Diseases and Obstetrics Specialist

Courses and Certifications

(2011) 20th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) 2011, London

(2009) PGS: Is it the correct answer to the right question? Fertility treatment: from the past to the future. October 2–3, 2009, Prague, Czech Republic

(2009) 8th TURKISH-GERMAN Gynecology Congress, April 29–May 3, 2009, Antalya; Ovulation Induction Course

(2005) American Hospital Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Course

(2002) 2nd National In Vitro Fertilization Ovulation Induction Course

(1997) Dr. ZTB Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Courses

(1995) ITEM Laparoscopy Basic Training Course

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Gynecology

National Perinatology Association

Turkish Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (TSRM)

Pediatric Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anal Diseases.

• The Anterior Abdominal Wall is Open.

• Choledochal Cyst.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux (Chalasia).

• Hirschsprung's Disease, Intestinal Obstruction.

• Ovarian Cyst, Varicocele in Children.

• Inguinal Hernia.

• Funicular Cyst/Nuck Duct Cyst.

• Undescended Testis.

• Hydrocele (Kominike/Nonkominike).

• Circumcision/Pilonidal Sinus.

• Hypospadias.

• Hypertophic Lingual Frenulum.

• Umbilical Granuloma.

• Labial Synechia/Fusion.

• Constipation/Fecal Incontinence.

• Esophagus is closed.

• Stomach Obstruction/Diaphragmatic Hernia.

• Hydronephrosis (Kidney Enlargement).

• Vesicoureteral Reflux.

• Urinary Incontinence.

Education

• Pediatric Surgeon//Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2003

• Assistant Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2006

• Associate Professor Pediatric Surgery Selcuk University Meram Medical School 2011

• Professor Pediatric Surgery Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016

Career

• Pediatric Surgeon Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2003-2006

• Assistant Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2006-2011

• Associate Professor Selçuk University Meram Medical School 2011-2016

• Professor Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School 2016-2023

• Professor Biruni University Medical School 2023- Currently

Publications: Yurtcu, M., B. Aydogdu, M.C. Avunduk ve E. Gunel, “A rare presentation of true

hermaphroditism: An abnormal inguinoscrotal mass,” Neuroendocrinol Letters,

Ear Nose Throat Diseases

Fields of Study and Interests

• Hearing Losses

• Cochlear Implant (Bionic Ear)

• Otosclerosis (Ear calcification)

• Endoscopic Ear Surgery

• Chronic Otitis Surgery (Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy)

• Vertigo (Dizziness)

• Tinnitus (Tinnitus)

• Head and Neck Tumors

• Larynx (Larynx) Cancers

• Nose and Sinus Tumors

• Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

Education

• Ondokuz Mayıs University Medicine 2003

• S.B. İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital 2009 Ear Nose and Throat Diseases

Career

• Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine 2011-2017

• Health Sciences University Samsun Training and Research Hospital 2007-2020

• Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine 2020-2021

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 2021-202

Publications: TERZI SUAT, OZGUR ABDULKADIR, ÇELIKER METIN, TUMKAYA LEVENT, DURSUN

ENGIN (2017). The effects of astaxanthin on salivary gland damage caused by cisplatin in the rat.

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences,

Child Health and Diseases

Fields of Study and Interests

 Child nutrition Growth and development monitoring

 Childhood Vaccination

 Childhood Vitamin-mineral supplements in childhood Breastfeeding and its benefits

Education

 Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1992-1998

 Specialization in Child Health and Diseases - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine 1998-

2003

Career

 Assistant Dr. Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases 1998-2003

 Expert Dr. Tem Hospital

 Medical Park 2003-2010 Expert Lecturer Bezmialem

 Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA 2010-2014

 Yard. Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Foundation University

 Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases USA 2014-2015

 Assoc. Dr. Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA

2015-2020

 Prof. Dr. Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA

2020- 2023

 Prof. Dr. Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases USA 2023-present

Publications: Torun, AD. Demir, E.Gönüllü, F. Öktem. "Therapy strategies in vitamin D

deficiency with or without rickets: efficiency of low-dose stoss therapy", Journal of Pediatric

Endocrinology and Metabolism, "25 (1-2)", 107-110 pp., January-2012,

Adult Hematology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Stem cell transplantation (bone marrow transplantation:

autologous/allogeneic)

• Acute leukemias (AML-ALL)

• Chronic leukemias

• Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas)

• Multiple myeloma

• Bone marrow deficiencies (Myelodysplastic syndrome - aplastic anemia etc.)

• Chronic myeloproliferative diseases (polycythemia vera - essential thrombocytosis - primary

myelofibrosis)

• Anemias / Polycythemias (anemia - excess blood)

• Outpatient and inpatient chemotherapies - immunotherapies - targeted therapies

Education

• Faculty of Medicine – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1999-2005

• Internal Medicine Specialist Training – İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital

20062010

• Hematology Subspecialist Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research

Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017

• Associate Professor İstanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2019

Career

• Assistant Doctor Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital-Internal Medicine Clinic

20062010

• Internal Medicine Specialist Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital 2010-2012

• Internal Medicine Specialist-Military Service Samsun Military Hospital 2012-2013

• Minor Specialization Training Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and

Research Hospital – Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2013-2017

• Hematology Subspecialist Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and

Stem Cell Transplantation Clinic 2017-2018

• Hematology Subspecialist Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology

2018-2019

• Associate Professor Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2019-2021

• Associate Professor Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Hematology 2021-2024

• Associate Professor Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital / Hematology and Stem Cell

Transplantation Clinic 2022-2024

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.

Orthopedics And Traumatology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Trauma Surgery

• Arthroscopic Surgery

• Arthroplasty

Education

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical Doctor Education

• 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine

• Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Training

• 2016, Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital

• 2016-2017, Hakkari/Turkey

• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

• 2011-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

• Mus State Hospital (State Service Obligation)

• 2010-2011, Mus/Turkey

• Mus Varto State Hospital

• 2010, Mus/Turkey

Publications: Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

Polat G, Ceylan HH, Kuyucu E, Demir N, Karademir G, Erdil M. Changes in Body Mass Index after

Arthroscopic Surgery and Its Effect on Functional Outcomes, International Journal of Clinical

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).

Urology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Urooncology

• Prostate cancer

• Bladder Cancer

• laparoscopy

• Endourology

• Robotic Surgery

• Stone Diseases

• Andrology

• İnfertility

Education

• Health Sciences University GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital Urology Specialization

Training 2017, Istanbul / Turkey

• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2011, Istanbul / Turkey

Career

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Private Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

• Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

• GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital 2017-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

• GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital (Medical Specialization Training) 2012-2017,

Istanbul / Turkey

• Marmara Ereglisi District State Hospital 2011, Istanbul / Turkey

Publications: Cilesiz NC, Erdoğan N, Özkan A, Kalkanlı A, Hazar Aİ, Balcı MBC, Aydın M, Özdemir

E. Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma: A case of a giant renal mass. Urol Case Rep. 2018 Jan

8;17:44-47. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2018.01.002. eCollection 2018 Mar. PubMed PMID:

Dr. Deniz Goren is a specialist in internal medicine and hematology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (Istanbul). Dr. Goren previously worked at Memorial Şişli, Istanbul Florence Nightingale, and Eskişehir Yunus Emre State hospitals.

Dr. Goren served as an associate professor at Demiroglu Bilim University from 2020 to 2024 and earlier as an assistant professor from 2017 to 2020. Dr. Goren completed a hematology subspecialty at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Dr. Goren completed an internal medicine residency and earned an MD at Ankara University. Dr. Goren later completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and the Joslin Diabetes Center.

Awards include TÜBİTAK 2219, the Turkish Hematology Association Young Participant and Fuat Aydınlı Young Researcher awards, and the SOHO Young Investigator Grant. Dr. Goren has published 32 international and 14 national peer‑reviewed articles and delivered 88 presentations. Dr. Goren completed the EBMT International Transplant Course, the Lymphoma Master Class, and the Advanced Life Support Course.

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Chronic Total Occlusion (Completely occluded heart vessel)

• Complex coronary interventions

• Heart Valve Diseases

• TAVI

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute/Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul /Turkey

• Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine/Medical Doctor Education 2005, Konya/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Arslan S, Abaci O, Kocas C, Kocas BB, Cetinkal G, Dalgic Y,

Karaca OS, Dogan SM. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Long-Term

Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary syndrome. angiology 2017

The doctor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over twenty years of experience, specializing in general neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries, as well as epilepsy and Parkinson's surgeries. His expertise extends to neurovascular, spine, spinal cord, nerve, and craniovertebral junction surgeries. The doctor is proficient in performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgeries.

He completed his medical education at Istanbul University and held significant roles in various hospitals, including serving as Chief of the Neurosurgery Department. He was appointed as an Associate Professor in 2013 and later achieved the title of Professor in 2020.

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. Pediatric Cardiology Specialist at Memorial Ataşehir (2024–present) and Memorial Göztepe (2025–present). Co‑founding faculty member and Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Angiography Units at Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital (2020–2024).

Authored over 100 international and over 50 national papers. Citations exceed 1,200, with an H‑index of 16. Gave over 100 international and over 700 national presentations. Contributed to 3 translations and 7 chapters. Awards include 6 national and 1 international. Ranked second in Türkiye on the 2017 National Pediatric Cardiology Board exam. Vice Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group (2019–2024). AEPC member. Training includes Arkansas Children’s PICU (2010), non‑fluoroscopic interventions at Fuwai (2018), and LVAD (2023). Since 2018, has performed over 250 pediatric interventional angiography procedures on missions.

Dr Önul is FROM THE BEST DOCTORS in the field of Endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary surgery Brain tumor surgery (Neuro Oncological surgery)


I was born in Artvin in 1977. He became a doctor from KTU Faculty of Medicine in 2001, and Bakırköy Prof. Dr. I became a Neurosurgery Specialist by getting the title of specialist from Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Again, in the same hospital, I was entitled to the title of associate professor in 2016. I continue to work at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, where I voluntarily joined with the task of establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic with my teammates. I am married and have 2 children. I love painting. I am very interested in children's literature. I have 10 printed children's tales

He was born in Giresun-Espiye in 1961. He received his primary and secondary education in Espiye and Trabzon. He started his medical education at Hacettepe University, Trabzon Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He did his 2-year compulsory state service as an Emergency Physician in the Emergency Service of Çanakkale State Hospital. In 1987, he started his specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He completed my specialization training in 1993 and started to work as a specialist in the same department. Continuing his professional and academic life at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, he became a professor and chaired the chair.

During and after his specialization training, he was found in various hospitals in many different countries for vocational training and development purposes. In addition to various fields of Cardiovascular Surgery, he has worked for many years in the fields of cardiovascular traumatology, multi- and interdisciplinary cardiovascular surgery, video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery and thoracic surgery.

In addition to his academic and surgical professional studies, he has a master's degree in the field of "Health Institutions Management" and has also held managerial positions such as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Deputy Chief Physician, Istanbul University, Revolving Fund Management.

He is amateurishly interested in social sciences in medicine and in this sentence "Medical Humanities" and "Medical illustration".

He has more than 200 articles published in national and international journals, over 200 international scientific citations, various book chapters on different topics, over 150 scientific studies and speeches presented at various national and international meetings.

Fields of Study and Interests

 Cosmetic Applications Pediatric Dermatology Allergic skin diseases

 Nail Diseases Laser Applications

 Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Autoimmune bullous diseases

 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Sexually transmitted diseases

 hair diseases

 Dermoscopy Skin biopsy Nevus monitoring Filling applications

 Skin tumor surgery and follow-up Botulinum toxin applications Mesotherapy applications

PRP Scar treatment

 spot treatment

 Education

 Load. Lecturer (6 YEARS) Uludağ University

 Faculty of Medicine 2015 Specialization in Medicine

 Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

 Career

 Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Service 2015-2016

 Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

Publications: Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of

omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery