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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.

Efe Sever is a hair transplant specialist with 8 years of experience. He performs FUE and DHI hair, beard, and eyebrow transplants at the International Men's Health Clinic. He uses modern equipment and follows medical standards.

He has completed many successful procedures. He creates a personalized plan for each patient based on hair structure, donor capacity, and aesthetic goals. He aims for natural results and good density. He also focuses on patient comfort and provides thorough aftercare and follow-up.

Dr. Vafa Guliyeva is a pediatric rheumatologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She previously worked at Memorial Şişli and LIV Bona Dea. Before that, she was a pediatrics specialist at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Training: Pediatric rheumatology subspecialty at Istanbul University and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University. Pediatrics residency at Istanbul Medeniyet University.

Achievements: Author of 20 international and 3 national peer-reviewed articles. Presented 3 international and 20 national conference papers. Contributed to 4 book chapters. Principal investigator of a BAP scientific project.

Memberships: Turkish Medical Association (TTB). Pediatric Rheumatology Association. Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS).

Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). Former instructor and responsible physician in the Liver Transplantation Unit at Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025).

Faculty member in General Surgery at Fırat University (2018–2022). Specialist at Haseki Training and Research Hospital (2015–2018). Education: Ph.D. program in Molecular Oncology (2017–2023) and gastroenterological surgery subspecialty (2013–2015). General Surgery (2006–2011) and M.D. (1999–2005).

Memberships: Turkish Surgical Society, Gastroenterological Surgery Society, and ERAS Society. Training: İnönü University Liver Transplantation Institute (2018–2019), Eurodonor Multiorgan Procurement (2023), and the Oxford and Leiden University Transplant Centres.

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).

Dr. Ozgur Kilickesmez is an interventional neuroradiology and interventional radiology specialist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously worked at Medicana Atakoy and Zincirlikuyu (2024–2025). He also served at Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital (2020–2024), Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2012–2020), and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London (2011–2012).

He is a Professor at the University of Health Sciences (2020). He was an Associate Professor at Yeditepe University Hospital (2010). He completed training in interventional oncology at King’s College University (2011) and in interventional radiology at Cerrahpasa (2010). He provides international training in minimally invasive tumor therapy, non-surgical thyroid interventions, new-generation embolization, and stent-based brain aneurysm treatment. He is a member of RSNA, ESR, CIRSE, and ESNR. He also belongs to Turkish radiology, neuroradiology, interventional radiology, and oncology societies.

Professor Dr. Engin Cakar is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Algology (Pain Medicine), and Electrodiagnostic Neurology. He practices at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He previously held posts at Medipol Mega University Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

Titles and training: Professor (2016). Associate Professor (2011). Algology specialty, Ministry of Health Medical Specialization Board–GATA (2011). Electrodiagnostic Neurology, Marmara University (2007–2010).

Publications: 40 international and 17 national peer-reviewed articles. Presentations: 17 international and 12 national. He has also written many book chapters. Memberships: European Society of PRM; Turkish PM&R; Turkish Algology; Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG–EMG). He chairs the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group.

Further training: Harvard Medical School—Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation. He has given many invited lectures and attended many congresses.

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.

Dr. Mahir Cengiz is a Professor of Internal Medicine and an Internal Medicine Specialist. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously served at Istanbul Aydın University–Medical Park Florya (2022–2025). He held roles at Biruni University Hospital as Lecturer and Chief Physician (2018–2022). Earlier, he was a Lecturer at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2013–2018) and Chief Physician at Şarkışla State Hospital (2012–2013).

His track record includes 12 years as a lecturer and 5 years as a chief physician. He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2000–2006). He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa (2006–2011). He served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine (2013–2017). He became an Associate Professor in 2017 and a Professor in 2022.

Dr. Fatih Gumus is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously served at Memorial Ankara (2023–2025) and Bartın State Hospital (2018–2022). He completed his Cardiovascular Surgery residency at Ankara University (2013–2018). He was a Clinical Fellow at Johns Hopkins University in 2010. He observed Vascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in 2014. He earned his MD from Hacettepe University (English program, 2005–2012).

He has authored five peer-reviewed papers on minimally invasive valve surgery, right heart and LVAD assessment, and DVT therapy. He is a member of EACTS, ISMICS, MIRC, the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery. He served as faculty at the 19th ICCVS. He gave oral talks at EACTS 2017, ISMICS 2018, and UIP 19th.

Dr. Ruhat Tanli is a physician in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2002–2008). He completed his residency at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital (2009–2014). He has worked in the field since 2009.

He has worked at Şemdinli State Hospital, Lokman Hekim Van Hospital, Fulya Orthopedics and Spine Center, and Van Regional Training and Research Hospital. He later served at Istanbul Beylikdüzü State Hospital (2018–2025). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present).

Clinical interests include arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma surgery, spine surgery, and hand surgery. He is a member of the Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul (2023–present). He previously worked in the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in Malatya (2017–2023). He also served at Hacettepe University’s Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology in Ankara (2004–2009).

He has been a Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine since 2017. His training includes an Internal Medicine residency at İnönü University (2004–2009) and a medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Servet Alan is a specialist in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. He works at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital (2010–present) and Memorial Şişli Hospital (2000–present). He previously served at Haseki Training and Research Hospital (1997–2012).

Education: MD, Istanbul University (1983–1989). MSc in Pediatric Infectious Diseases (1991–1993). Residency in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul University (1993–1997). Master’s in Hospital and Healthcare Management, Beykent University (2004–2007).

Professional memberships: Klimik Association; Turkish Society of Microbiology; Association for Hospital Infections and Control. He has participated in many trainings, courses, seminars, and congresses.

Dr. Aygul Aliyeva Onen is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Medical Park Göztepe (2023–2025) and at Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital (2018–2023). She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2023). She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University (2010–2016) and completed an observership at Ege University (2017).

Professional memberships include the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the Pelvic Floor and Cosmetic Gynecology Association. Additional training includes Current Approaches in Cosmetic Gynecology (TJOD Izmir); CCI HADYEK Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery; Sexual Health Federation—Vaginismus and Dyspareunia; the 1st–3rd International Pelvic Floor and Cosmetic Gynecology Congresses; and the TJOD Obstetric Simulation Course.

Dr. Basak Sargin is an obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She has worked at Medipol Mega University Hospital (IVF and Reproductive Health Center), Medipol Acıbadem Region, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, and Kars Harakani State Hospital.

Accreditations: FMAS and DMAS, World Laparoscopy Hospital (2023). ART training, American Hospital (07/2024–01/2025). Fellowships: Minimally Invasive and Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, Pius University, Oldenburg (07/2025); World Laparoscopy Hospital (05/2023). Additional training in robotic surgery, hysteroscopy, vNOTES, embryo transfer simulation, and laser/magnetic stimulation.

Education: MD, Hacettepe University. OB/GYN residency, Ankara (2016–2021). PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, Koç University (since 2023). Memberships: SRGS, International Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, ESGE, WALS, and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Isik Okuyan is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously worked at Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). He completed his OB/GYN residency at SB University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2019–2023). He earned his MD from Mersin University (2011–2017).

His credentials include GESEA Level 1 in Gynecological Endoscopy (Marseille, 2024). He presented a video and a poster at the 33rd ESGE Congress (2024). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and ESGE. He took part in meetings from 2022 to 2025, including ISON and national gynecology congresses.