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Dr. Nur Afsar is a medical doctor with over seven years of experience in medical aesthetics. She specializes in botulinum toxin applications, dermal fillers, mesotherapy, and skin rejuvenation. Dr. Afsar is known for her evidence-based and personalized care. She has advanced skills in Ultherapy, Radiesse, thread lifting, and non-surgical facial contouring.

She earned her M.D. from Eskişehir Osmangazi University and holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Afsar has worked as an aesthetic physician at Turkeyana Clinic, Florence Nightingale Hospital, and Op. Dr. Ahmet Dilber Plastic Surgery Clinic.

She is accredited by the Ministry of Health. Dr. Afsar has completed advanced training at Merz Academy, Ulthera Academy, and Tesslift. She regularly attends international congresses, including AMWC Monaco, IMCAS Paris, and Dubai Derma.

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an Assistant Professor of ENT. He specializes in nose aesthetics, endoscopic sinus surgery, snoring and sleep apnea, and head and neck tumor surgery. He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his ENT residency at Kecioren Training and Research Hospital in 2011.

Dr. Gunbey has worked at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Adatip Istanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience as an observer at Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the European Rhinology Association, and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified General Surgeon. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He has advanced skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Sinan has served in both military and civilian healthcare. He has held positions such as Chief Physician and faculty member. He completed his medical degree and general surgery residency at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He also completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Washington.

Dr. Sinan’s clinical interests include metabolic surgery, obesity management, and type 2 diabetes. He also focuses on ileal interposition and transit bipartition procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). These memberships show his commitment to professional excellence in surgery.

Dr. Serhat Seyhan is a medical genetics specialist. He is the Head Physician at the Genetic Disorders Evaluation Center, Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has also led genetic evaluation centers at Biruni University Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Seyhan chaired the Department of Medical Genetics at Istanbul Medipol University.

He completed his medical genetics training at Karadeniz Technical University. He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Seyhan gained international experience as a short-term scholar at the University of Miami. He is known for his leadership in clinical genetics and his academic work in the field.

Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon with strong experience in advanced spine care. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Dogu has worked as a specialist at Yozgat City Hospital, Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He currently practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Dogu treats degenerative spine diseases, traumatic spine injuries, spinal tumors, and infectious spine diseases. He also manages congenital and developmental spinal disorders. His expertise includes pain-focused procedures such as neuromodulation and vertebroplasty. Dr. Dogu is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

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. Yunus Colakoglu is a Urology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He previously worked at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. He holds a European Board of Urology Certification (FEBU). Dr. Colakoglu completed his specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Colakoglu has published over 20 articles in national and international journals. He has given more than 50 presentations at medical congresses. He is a member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Urological Association. He has advanced training in robotic surgery, kidney transplantation, and urodynamics.

Dr. Tahir Ozturk is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has worked at top Turkish medical centers, including Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Istinye University Faculty of Medicine. He also served at Gaziosmanpaşa University and Şırnak State Hospital. This experience has given him a strong clinical background.

He earned his medical degrees from İzmir Katip Çelebi University and Selçuk University. Dr. Ozturk has completed advanced training in microsurgery, hand surgery, arthroplasty, trauma, and arthroscopy. He regularly attends both international and national conferences. This shows his dedication to ongoing education and modern orthopedic methods.

Dr. Leyla Elmas is a Dermatology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She previously worked at Yüksekova State Hospital and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Elmas completed her dermatology training at Hacettepe University. She earned her MD from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, graduating second in her class with a GPA of 3.89 out of 4.00.

Dr. Elmas has published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. She holds a national patent. She has also given several oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings. In 2024, she received the AAD Strauss & Katz World Congress Scholarship. She was named the 2023 ASDS International Dermatology Specialist of the Year.

Dr. Elmas is a member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has completed observerships and research at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and King’s College London.

Dr. Tumay Ipekci is a Urology Specialist and Professor. He practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is also a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Urology. Dr. Ipekci has worked at Başkent University and VM Medical Park Maltepe Hospital.

He has published 64 articles in national and international journals. He has given 36 presentations at scientific congresses. Dr. Ipekci is a member of the European Association of Urology (EAU), Turkish Urological Association, and the Turkish World Transplantation Society. He serves on the editorial boards of Urology Research and Practice and the Mediterranean Medical Journal.

Dr. Revnak Şahin is a hair transplant specialist with over ten years of experience. She focuses on advanced FUE and DHI hair restoration techniques. Dr. Şahin has performed thousands of hair transplant procedures. Her work is known for natural-looking results and high patient satisfaction. She holds a Hair Transplant Certificate from Medical Academy Center and a Mesotherapy Application Certificate from Health Sciences University.

Dr. Şahin practices at Quartz Clinic in İstanbul. She completed her academic training at İstanbul Aydın University. She also gained clinical experience at leading hair transplant centers. Dr. Şahin is known for her personalized treatment plans and innovative methods. She is dedicated to patient care for both local and international patients.

Dr. Orhan Fahri Demir is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. He currently works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. Previously, he was a plastic surgeon at İSÜ Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital from 2023 to 2025 and at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital from 2021 to 2023. He completed his residency at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Dr. Demir completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Ege University. He received his medical degree from Gazi University. He holds important certifications, including the Plastic Surgery Resident Training Certificate from the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and a Basic Microsurgery Certificate.

Dr. Demir has spoken at international congresses such as the International Plastic Surgery Congress in Sarajevo (2024) and the Facelift Congress in Azerbaijan (2024). He also served as an instructor at the 46th Microsurgery Course in 2023.

Dr. Ibrahim Sari is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked as a cardiology specialist at top institutions such as Marmara University and Gaziantep University. Dr. Sari completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia. He also holds a European Heart Failure Diploma from the University of Zurich.

He has published 162 international and 51 national scientific papers. Dr. Sari has given 130 presentations at congresses and has contributed to more than 10 multicenter international studies. His work has received 3,870 international citations. He has also written or translated 7 book chapters. Dr. Sari is a member of the Turkish and European Societies of Cardiology. He has played key roles in over 100 scientific congresses and training events.

Dr. Ahmet Yildiz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has served as Deputy Director and Chief Physician at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Cardiology. From 2009 to 2023, he contributed to both clinical care and academic programs at the institute.

Dr. Yildiz has published important research, including a study on coronary artery anomalies in over 12,000 adults and work on atorvastatin therapy for coronary artery disease. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. These memberships show his dedication to advancing the field of cardiology.

Prof. Dr. Ceki Paltura is an ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon with 20 years of experience. He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. He completed his residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Istanbul Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2010. Dr. Paltura became an Associate Professor in 2020. He has worked at leading hospitals, including Haseki and Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospitals.

He received international training in voice surgery at Boston General Hospital. Dr. Paltura has published over 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He currently leads a private clinic in Kadıköy, Istanbul. His main areas of expertise are rhinoplasty, voice surgery, and general ENT procedures.

Associate Professor Dr. Burak Teymen is a cardiologist. He earned his M.D. from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed cardiology training in 2005. He specializes in heart and vascular diseases.

He has extensive experience in interventional cardiology, including angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement. He uses up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methods.

He worked at Emsey Hospital from 2014 to 2022. He opened his own clinic in Kadıköy in September 2022.

Dr. Metin Al specializes in hair transplantation. He has performed more than 10,000 procedures over nine years using FUE, DHI, and hybrid techniques. He was an early adopter of DHI and hybrid methods in Türkiye.

He completed training in first aid, emergency care, anesthesia, and resuscitation. He graduated from Istanbul Gelişim University and Mersin University. He has worked at Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Estetik International, Nişantaşı Hospital, and Acıbadem. He has also trained hair transplant teams.

He now performs procedures at Estemarley Hair Clinic. He also provides training in Türkiye and abroad for teams and doctors.

Dr. Ali Osman Koyuncuoğlu is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and IVF at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2025–present). He has 20 years of practice. His experience includes roles at Yeditepe University IVF Center, FJK Hospital IVF Center, and Acıbadem Family Hospital. He also ran a private clinic (2015–2025).

Education and credentials: MD, Istanbul University (Çapa). Residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. Training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (IVF) at Yeditepe University (2009–2010). Professional memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Society of Gynecology, TSRM, ESHRE, ASRM. Advanced training at Brussels IVF Center and Fertilitetsklinikken Regionshospitalet Skive IVF (Denmark). Additional courses at Acıbadem University (robotic surgery) and IRCAD Strasbourg (laparoscopic surgery).