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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. 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.

Education & Academic Background

GATA School of Military Medicine – Medical Degree

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic – Specialization in Neurosurgery

Beykent University – Master’s Degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management

Professional Experience

GATA Military Medical Faculty – Internship in General Medicine 

Samsun Field (Sahra) Medical School Command – Physician 

Naval Command, Combat Fleet, TCG Effort – Medical Officer 

Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician

Shipyard Command Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician 

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Chief Assistant, Neurosurgery Department 

Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital – Chief of Neurosurgery Clinic 

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Neurosurgery Specialist

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine – Neurosurgery Lecturer

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery – Faculty Member 

Certifications & Courses

-Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS) Courses

-GATA Military Medicine Faculty – Microsurgery Training Course

-Istanbul Vatan Hospital – Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Course

-Neuroanatomy Course

-Spine Surgery Course

Professional Memberships 

-Turkish Neurosurgery Association 
-Spine Society of Europa
-Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

Research & Publications

Transpedicular fixation application in thoracic and lumbar stabilization, results and complications.
Yayla O, Demircan MN, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Seçer HI, Kıbıcı K, Tosyalı L, Akın ON, Alkan K. GATA Bulletin.

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on histopathological changes in acute period after crush trauma in rabbit sciatic nerve.
Akın ON, Kutlay M, Demirel D, Kıbıcı K, Elbüken E. J Atatürk Univ Med Fac.

Early diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of delayed traumatic intracerebral hematomas.
Kutlay M, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Natl J Trauma.

Traumatic delayed epidural hematomas: Retrospective analysis of 7 new cases and 48 from literature.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Akın ON. Natl J Trauma 1998.

Single vertebral body screw-rod or plate fixation for ventral thoracic spine lesions.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Seçer HI, Tosyalı L. Turk Neurosurg 1999.

Peripheral nerve schwannomas.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Akın ON, Demircan MN, Kıbıcı K, Topuz K, Başekim Ç, Demirel D. Turk J Neurosurg  1999.

Epidemiological study of traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Kutlay A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. GATA Bulletin  1999.

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment on fetal spinal cord grafts: Preliminary study.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Dündar K, Yıldırım Ş. Turk Neurosurg, 1999.

Corpus callosum lipomas with frontal subcutaneous lipomas.
Çolak A, Kutlay M, Başekim Ç, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Gülhane Med J,  2000.

Morphometric study with image analysis system in meningiomas.
Kıbıcı K, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Baloğlu H. Turk J Neurosurg, 2003.

Morton Neuroma with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Kıral A, Çolak A, Kutlay M, Akın ON. Turk J Neurosurg, 2006.

Carpal tunnel surgery with mini open technique: Functional results.
Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg, 2010.

Surgical treatment of common peroneal nerve entrapment: Clinical study.
Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

Cauda equina syndrome after sacrum transverse fracture: Case report.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

Schwannoma from sensory sural nerve: Case report.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Erciyes Med J,  2013.

Clinical analysis of wrist drop due to radial tunnel syndrome.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K, Kırbaş S. Indian J Med Res Pharm Sci,  2016.

Spinal subdural hematoma after minimally invasive lumbar discectomy.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B, Gültekin MZ. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Rare variant of vertebral artery originating from external carotid artery.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Minimally invasive surgical treatment of piriformis syndrome.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Large suprasellar psammomatous meningioma: A rare variant.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Kaya RA. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

Large pericallosal lipoma after traumatic head injury: Case report.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

Fungating orbital mass as presentation of retinoblastoma.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. J Acad Res Med, 2020.

Ligamentum flavum hematoma with L5-S1 pars defect: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy in breast cancer: Surgical role.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg, , 2020.

Drop foot due to peroneal intraneural ganglion: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Surgical decompression of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in meralgia paresthetica.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Pulmonary cavitation in COVID-19: Primary or secondary?
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

Posterior dynamic stabilization for bilateral L5 pars defect.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B. Turk Neurosurg, , 2020.

Incidental MRI appearance of COVID-19 pneumonia.
Atca AÖ, Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Eur J Clin Exp Med,  2021.

Chest CT features of progressive COVID-19 pneumonia.
Erok B, Atca AÖ, Kıbıcı K. Acta Med Mediterr, 2021.

Education
1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Experience
1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Medical Association
-Turkish Surgical Society
-Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
-Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
-Society of Endocrine Surgery

Education and Specialization
-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
-Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center – Thoracic Surgery, Specialization

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
-Turkish Thoracic Society
-Turkish Lung Cancer Society
-Anatolian Pathology Society

Areas of Interest

-Lung cancer surgery

-Surgery for bronchiectasis

-Surgical treatment of hydatid cysts

-Pneumothorax

-Surgery for emphysema

-Treatment of excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis)

-Surgical treatment of diaphragm diseases

-Surgical diagnosis and management of pleural effusion

Academic Details

Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey

Date of Graduation
1992

Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography

Accreditation

Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey

Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee

Academic Experience

Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)

Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)

Academic Positions:

2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey

2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey

Fellowship

Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Duration:  2004 to 2005

Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Society of Radiology

-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group

-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)

-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)

-ESR – European Society of Radiology

-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group

-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)

-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member

Prizes and Awards

European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize

Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize

Specialist in the area of regenerative medicine

Areas of Interests

• Face and Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy)
• Mommy Makeover (Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty)
• Arm and Leg Lift after Massive Weight Loss
• Lipedema Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Diabetic Foot – Reconstructive Procedures for Lower Extremities and Trunk
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgery
• PRP, Dermal Fillers, Botox
• Microsurgery
• Age-Related Skin Laxity and Rejuvenation

Education:

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Medical Degree), 2003–2009
• Münster University, Germany (Erasmus), 2007–2008
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2010–2016
• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea – Microsurgery Fellowship, 2015–2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2025–Present)
• Istinye University, MedicalPark GOP Hospital, Istanbul (2019–2025)
• Aydın University, MedicalPark Liv Florya Hospital, Istanbul (2018–2019)
• Gümüşhane State Hospital, Turkey (2016–2018)
• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea (2015–2016)
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Assistant Doctor (2010–2016)

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Basaran K, Datli A, Sagir M, et al. Blunt Trauma Induced Closed Femoral Bone Fracture in a Rat Model. J Reconstr Microsurg 2025.
• Gurbuz MS, Datli A. Visual and Psychological Perceptions in Aesthetic Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024.
• Caghan P, Datli A, et al. Panniculectomy with Bariatric Surgery. Ann Ital Chir. 2023.
• Datli A, Demirel O. Free-style Brachial Artery Flap in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Int Wound J. 2023.
• Demirel O, Datli A. Double Layer Perichondrial Flap in Tip Graft. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022.
• Caghan P, Datli A, et al. Emergency Surgical Outcomes in COVID-19 Pandemic. Ann Ital Chir. 2020.
• Datli A, Karasoy I, et al. Lower Extremity Reconstruction Challenges. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020.
• Datli A, Suh H, et al. Free-style Deepithelialized Propeller Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017.
• Basaran K, Datli A, et al. Cyst Formation After Rhinoplasty. J Craniofac Surg. 2015.
• Datli A, Pilanci O, et al. Ectopic Tooth in Maxillary Sinus. J Craniofac Surg. 2014.
• Basaran K, Datli A. Clenched Fist Syndrome. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014.
• Pilanci O, Datli A, et al. Zygomatic Arch Fracture Reduction. J Craniofac Surg. 2013.

National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Datli A, Yildirim MC, Basaran K. Endoscopic Brow Lift – Cortical Tunnel Technique. Selcuk Med J. 2021.
• Datli A, Karasoy I, Zeynal M. Propeller Flap in Surgical Infection Management. Jt Dis Relat Surg. 2021.
• Basaran K, Datli A, et al. Traumatic Lymphangitis in the Arm. Hand Microsurg. 2014.
• Pilanci O, Datli A, et al. Full-Thickness Grafts in Degloving Injuries. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2013.

Congress Presentations:

• Impact of High-Velocity Trauma on Vascular Structures – 2024 Antalya, Turkey
• Free-style Propeller Flaps for Complex Wounds – 2023 Konya, Turkey
• Free-style Brachial Artery Flap in Hidradenitis Suppurativa – 2022 Cancun, Mexico
• Deepithelialized Propeller Flaps for Wounds with Dead Space – 2019 Bologna, Italy; 2017 Seoul, Korea
• Lower Extremity Reconstruction in Remote Regions – 2018 Belgrade, Serbia
• Burn Healing & Comorbidities – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Chemical Burns – Beyond Standard Treatment? – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Folk Remedy in Pediatric Burns – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Autologous Fat Lipofilling for Hypertrophic Burn Scars – 2015 Hannover, Germany

Book Chapters:

• Joon Pio Hong, Aslı Datlı (2023). Surgical Flaps in Wound Healing. In: Chronic Wound Management. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26110-7_12

Dr. H. Murat Mutus is a pediatric surgeon with expertise in neonatal, thoracic, abdominal, head and neck, urological, gynecological, and oncological surgeries in children. He is known for treating complex congenital anomalies and pediatric tumors. He also performs minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Mutus has published widely in international medical journals and has presented at many global conferences. He graduated from Marmara University and İnönü University Schools of Medicine. He is dedicated to advancing pediatric surgery through research, high surgical success rates, and personalized patient care.

Medical Interests 

Infertility and Intra Uterin Insemination (IUI) 

IVF Treatment 

Gynecological laparoscopic surgeries 

Hysteroscopic operations 

Pregnancy and vaginal-cesarean birth 

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 

Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery 

Myoma uteri and surgery of myoma uteri 

Fallopian tube diseases and surgeries 

Ovarian cysts and related laparoscopic operations 

Urinary incontinence surgery 

Gynecological aesthetic surgery 

Uterine and pelvic prolapse surgery 

Cervical premalign lesions and treatments

Education 

Ankara University, School of Medicine (1999 - 2006) 

Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Research Hospital, Proficiency (2007 - 2012) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Asistant Prof. (2015 - 2017) 

European Board of Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg France (2013) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Associate Prof. (2017 - 2020) 

European Board of Endometriosis Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg, France (2019) 

Experience 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014 - 2020) 

Istanbul Sisli Kolan International Hospital (2020 - 2021) 

Liv Hospital Ulus (2021 -) 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine Association 

Turkish-German Gynecological Association 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association 

European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 

Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association 

Society of Minimal Invasive Urogynecology 

European Urogynecology Association

Considerable Previous Cases

Laparoscopic management of decidualized juvenile cystic adenomyoma mimicking a cornual pregnancy. 

Laparoscopic management of endometrioma coexisting with dermoid tumor in a single ovary presenting as atypical endometrioma 

A case of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome complicated with pyometra: tips and tricks for laparoscopic hemihysterectomy. 

Modified Extraperitoneal Uterosacral Ligament Suspension in Preventing Cuff Prolapse Risk after Vaginal Hysterectomy; 4 Clamp Method. 

Laparoscopic Blinded Endometrial Cavity Resection For Robert's Uterus. 

Laparoscopic Excision Of A Scar Pregnancy And Isthmocele Repair. 

The manchester procedure combined with laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy by retroperitoneal tunneling

Dr. Serap Kaya is a medical oncologist with a specialization in Medical Oncology from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. She has worked at several leading hospitals, including Oltu State Hospital, Kocaeli State Hospital, Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, and Medistate Kavacik Hospital. Dr. Kaya has made important contributions to cancer care at these institutions.

She is known for her evidence-based approach and focus on patient outcomes. Dr. Kaya has managed many complex oncology cases. She holds accreditation from top Turkish medical faculties. Dr. Kaya is committed to improving oncology practice through ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.

Dr. Majid Ismayilzada is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He trained at Necmettin Erbakan University, one of Turkey’s leading academic centers. He also completed an international internship in Pediatric Cardiology at Sapienza University in Rome.

Dr. Ismayilzada has co-authored more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His work appears in respected journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery, and the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. His research focuses on new surgical techniques, including computer-assisted mandibular reconstruction, scar prevention, and fingertip replantation.

He has broad experience in trauma care, craniofacial and burn reconstruction, microsurgery, and advanced aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ismayilzada is known internationally for his innovative work and dedication to improving surgical care.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Gastrointestinal diseases 

Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

Anorectal area diseases 

Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

Colon and rectum cancer 

Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Laparoscopic hernia surgery 

Esophagus and stomach cancer 

Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 

University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) 

İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) 

World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Liv Hospital

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Surgery 

National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association 

Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association 

National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association 

Hepato-Pancreato-Bilier Surgery Association 

Istanbul Surgical Association 

Flebology Association 

ESTES (European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery) 

International Society of Surgery (ISS)