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Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is an experienced endocrine and general surgeon. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He also gained advanced clinical experience at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He holds the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Qualification. Only five surgeons in Turkey have this accreditation.

Dr. Sahbaz focuses on surgeries of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumors. He is skilled in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He has performed more than 2,000 surgeries in these areas. He is also known for his expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Dr. Cengiz Yaylaci is a hair transplantation specialist with 16 years of experience. For the past 10 years, he has managed his own clinic and performed over 500 procedures each month. He introduced Oxygenated therapy in Turkey, which helps reduce pain, scarring, and recovery time for patients.

Dr. Yaylaci earned degrees in Health Management and Business Administration from Eskişehir Anadolu University. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the National Society for Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery, the Istanbul Medical Chamber, and the Association for Breast Research and Treatment.

Dr. Hasan Celik is a double board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He passed EBOPRAS Part 1 in Brussels (Feb 2020) and Part 2 in Izmir (Aug 2021). He also passed the Turkish National Board Parts 1 and 2 in Izmir (Aug 2021). He is a member of ASPS, ISAPS, TPRECD, and ACELEMDER.

He earned the ISPRES/ICOPLAST Young Plastic Surgeon Award (3rd place) at the 88th ASPS Meeting in San Diego in 2019. The award recognized his axolotl/PRP burn study. He has four publications. One appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2017).

Training: PRAS residency at Istanbul Medipol University (2012–2018). Practice: Estetik International (2021–2022). Artvin State Hospital, PRS (2018–2021).

Nuclear medicine specialist

EDUCATION Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Urology Specialization Training, 1 9 9 2-1 9 9 7, Ankara/Türkiye Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education, 1 9 8 2-1 9 8 8, Bursa/Türkiye

EXPERIENCE Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 2 0 0 9-2 0 1 6, Istanbul/Türkiye Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2 0 0 7-2 0 0 9, Istanbul/Türkiye Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2 0 0 0-2 0 0 7, Ankara/Türkiye Bergama State Hospital, 1 9 9 7-2 0 0 0, Izmir/Türkiye Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1 9 9 2-1 9 9 7, Ankara/Türkiye

- Turkish Urology Association

- European Association of Urology

- Turkish Urology Association Northern Marmara

- American Urological Association

Education Info:

 

Graduated from Orgeneral Halil Sözer Primary School, Eskisehir – 2003
Graduated from Kılıçoğlu Anatolian Highschool, Eskisehir -2007

Graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine with instructions fully in English, Istanbul, 2013

Internship in Abroad:

April, 2013  One month internship in a department of ENT in Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Experience :

Work experience on Sleeping Apnea at the Labaratory of Polisomnography, Section of Pulmonary Diseases in Akademik Hospital, Istanbul. (2010-2011)

Work experience in Dr.Back Up Company related to Medline, Istanbul. ( between July-October of 2013)

Work experience in a clinic of emergency in Cankırı City Hospital, Cankırı. (from November of 2013 to January of 2014)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bagcilar Research Hospital(from July 2014-2018)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bahcelievler State Hospital(from September 2018-2020)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Florya Medical Park Hospital ( from January 2021- November 2023)

Work experience as an instructor in medical school of Istanbul Aydın University ( from April 2021- December 2023)

Now working in his private clinic in Tesvikiye Mah. Terrace Fulya Center, Istanbul. 

Mostly Work On;

Septorhinoplasty,

Rhinoplasty,

Tipplasty,

Revision Rhinoplasty,

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Asian Rhinoplasty

Otoplasty.

Liplift surgery,

Bichectomy,

Chin implants,

Septoplasty,

Endoscopic Septoplasty,

Congress:

2008, 2009, 2010 Masco (Marmara Medical Student Congress)

18th April 2013, International Congre for Pediatric Surgery, Aarau, Baden, Switzerland

37th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2015

12th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2016

8th Turkish National Congress of Istanbul’s Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons-2016

13th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2017

14th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2018

41th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2020

International Reviews and Researchs:

http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

“Comparison of Frey Syndrome Rates Following Superficial Parotidectomy and Partial Superficial Parotidectomy for Pleomorphic Adenoma.”

PMID:27391515

J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jul;27(5):e469-71

“Can serum neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio be a predictive biomarker to help differentiate active chronic otitis media from inactive chronic otitis media?"

J Craniofac Surg. 

“Histopathological Effects of Bone Cement on Cartilage Tissue”

J Craniofac Surg. May/Jun 2019;30(3):936-939.

 doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005202.

“Single-sided Sinonasal Mass: A Retrospective Study”

North Clin Istanb. 2018 Apr 12;5(2):139-143.

 doi: 10.14744/nci.2017.57984. eCollection 2018.

“Effects of Repeated Atmospheric Pressure Alterations on the Inner Ear.”

Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021 Jul 1;92(7):550-555.

doi:10.3357/AMHP.5732.2021. PMID: 34503628

“Association of Conductive Hearing Loss with the Structural Changes in the

Organ of Corti. “

ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2021;83(4):272-279. doi:

10.1159/000513871. Epub 2021 Mar 30. PMID: 33784680

“Chest Image Staging and Prevalence of Current Smoking among Hospitalized

COVID-19 Patients in Turkey.”

ENT-Uptades. 2022; 12: 44-50

DOI: 10.5152/entupdates.2021.21065

National Reviews and Researchs:

http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

“The Reliability of Istanbul Municipal Water Supply in terms of public health”

Ongoing Researchs:

Serum Vitamin D düzeyinin BPPV üzerine etkisi.

Attended Medical Courses:

Rhinoplasty School in Eskisehir- July, 2015

Pediatric Airway Problems and live surgery- April, 2015

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- October, 2015

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Cadaver Course- August, 2016

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Course-October, 2016

Facial Plastic Course- October, 2016

Facial Plastic Course, Sapanca, 2017

Middle Ear Surgery Cadaver Course-  2017

Rhinoplasty School- 2019

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2019

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2020

Botox and Filler Course-2020

Foreign Languages:

English (Advanced)

German (Beginner)

Members of Communities:

Turk Tabipler Birligi- Turkish Doctor’s Union

EAACI- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

2011 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

1995 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MANUS HAND SURGERY AND MICROSURGERY

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

1992 - 1994, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

VKV AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Fellow

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım is a thoracic surgeon with Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification (2003). He is also a member of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (FETCS). Dr. Yıldırım completed fellowships at several international centers. At the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, he took part in 85 recipient surgeries and nearly 100 donor organ procurements.

Dr. Yıldırım wrote Turkey’s first overseas clinical publication on lung transplantation. He has presented at 37 international and 19 national congresses. He serves as a reviewer for leading journals and holds four patents in biomedical engineering. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, benign lung diseases, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a bariatric surgeon with expertise in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures. He has been practicing since 2015. He trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, one of Turkey’s busiest centers for laparoscopic surgery.

He graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. This university is known for its work in sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Temizgonul also has experience in war surgery from his service at the Syrian border. He has published several peer-reviewed articles and is known for his caring approach to patients.

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.

Dr. Hasan Cem is a Professor of Urology. He specializes in pediatric urology, male infertility, men’s sexual health, urinary stone treatment, prostate diseases, and laparoscopic urological surgery. He completed his medical and doctoral studies at GATA - Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He became a Professor in 2016.

Dr. Cem has worked in leading hospitals, including Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience at Duke University Hospital and Lenox Baker Spina Bifida Hospital in the USA. He has published 43 international and 16 national peer-reviewed articles. He has also contributed 20 technical notes and case reports, and received 9 academic or scientific awards.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Dr. Mehmet Ozan Aşık is an Associate Professor in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He is known for his expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and trauma care. He works as a Postdoctoral Fellow at a top Orthopaedics Laboratory. His research focuses on preclinical biomechanical studies and testing biomaterials. Dr. Aşık has made important contributions to clinical research on implant performance. His work helps improve orthopedic surgical outcomes. He has published many peer-reviewed articles and takes part in international orthopedic congresses.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY FLORYA MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2016 - 2017, Van/Van/Türkiye

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist – Compulsory Service

2015 - 2016, Yozgat/Yozgat/Türkiye

YOZGAT STATE HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist – Compulsory Service

2009 - 2010, Siirt/Siirt/Türkiye

SİİRT BAYKAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist – Compulsory Service

Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.

He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectum Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

Dr. Tayfun Kutlu is a reproductive endocrinologist with over 24 years of experience. He specializes in in vitro fertilization, microwave endometrial ablation, and advanced infertility treatments. He holds certifications in Assisted Reproduction Treatment Methods and Laparoscopic Surgery. These reflect his commitment to modern reproductive medicine.

Dr. Kutlu has made important contributions to the field through research and peer-reviewed publications. He is known for high patient success rates and a strong focus on clinical excellence. Patients trust him for his expertise in reproductive health and infertility care.

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Brain Tumors
• Glial Tumors
• Meningiomas
• Brain Metastases
• Skull Base Tumors
• Posterior Fossa Tumors
• Intraventricular Masses
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Scalp and Bone Tumors
• Cerebral Edema
• Cerebral Hemorrhages
• Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
• Cavernomas
• Head Injuries

Nephrologist