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Dr. Ahmet Kemal Firat is a specialist in neuroradiology, oncology, and vascular interventions. He has extensive experience in aneurysm and AVM embolization, radioembolization, chemoembolization, tumor marking, and biopsies. He is skilled in advanced vascular procedures such as dialysis catheter and port insertions.

Dr. Firat completed his medical and specialist training at Hacettepe University. He continued his education with fellowships in neuroradiology and interventional radiology in the USA. He has served as an associate professor at major institutions. Dr. Firat has contributed to the development of minimally invasive treatments. He is known for his innovative work and maintains a strong record of clinical excellence in interventional radiology.

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir has authored 65 scientific publications, which have received over 11,000 reads and nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting his strong contribution to the field of pediatric surgery and urology.

Professor Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a respected Pediatric Cardiologist known for his skill in advanced heart procedures. He became an Associate Professor in 2011. In 2017, he was promoted to Professor. This shows his expertise and leadership in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zeybek has performed many complex surgeries, such as heart valve replacements, open heart operations, and interventional procedures. His work has helped improve outcomes for children with heart conditions.

He has published many scientific articles and given several presentations. This shows his dedication to improving pediatric heart care. Dr. Zeybek’s qualifications and academic success make him a leading expert in his field.

Education

MSc Faculty of Medicine (ING) Hacettepe University 1991-1997
Specialization Department of Pediatrics Dicle Universityniversitesi 1997-2002
Minor Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Department Istanbul University 2006-2009
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit MP Göztepe Hospital 2012-2013

Experience

Assistant Professor
Afyon Kocatepe University/Faculty of Medicine/Internal Medical Sciences
2003-2009 Department/ÇDepartment of Pediatrics)

Assistant Professor
Istanbul University/Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicineltesi/Internal Medical Sciences
2006-2009 Department of Pediatrics)

Pediatric Hematology Specialist Diyarbakır Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology compulsory service 2009-2012
Transfer Ünitesi Assistant Hematology Specialist Private Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Assistant Responsible Pediatric Hematology Specialist
2012-2013

Assistant Professor
Akdeniz University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Internal Medical Scienceslümü/Department of Pediatrics)
2013-2014

Assistant Professor Marmara University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Internal Medical Sciences/Department of Pediatrics) 2014-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Society of Hematology
Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
Marmara Pediatric Association
Turkish Pediatric Society
Istanbul Medical Chamber
EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

Education

Doctor of Medicine: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1987-1993)
Neurology Specialist: Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1997-2001)
Stroke Fellow: University of Calgary, Canada (2008-2009)
Assistant Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
Associate Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2010), Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2010-2012)
Professor: Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2012-2017), Memorial Hizmet Hospital (2017-2019, 2021-2023)
Interventional Neurologist: King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain (2019-2021)
Consultant Neurologist: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain (2023-2024)

Between 2008-2009, I worked as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary Stroke Program for 1 year.
During my tenure at Bezmialem Vakıf University, I received interventional neurology training from Prof. Dr. Ömer Göktekin.
2019-2021 I worked as an interventional neurologist at Arabian Gulf University and King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain.
I worked as a consultant neurologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain between 2023-2024.

Medical Intrests 

• Stroke
• Interventional Norology
• Headache
• Demyelinating Diseases
• Dementia
• Movement Disorders
• Epilepsy

Education

Doctor: Kilis Merkez No. 1 Health Center, 2006-2008
Assistant Doctor: Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009-2013
Specialist Doctor: Bingöl Genç State Hospital, 2013-2014
Minor Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2017
Minor Specialist: Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2018
Subspecialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2018-2020
Attending Specialist: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2020-2022
Associate Professor: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2023
Associate Professor: Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2023-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Pediatric Society
Turkish Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
ESPGHAN - European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition.

Medical Intrests

• 
  -Irritable (Restless) Bowel Syndrome
• -Food allergies associated with the digestive system
• -Constipation, faecal incontinence
• -Acute and chronic diarrhoea, malabsorption
• -Chronic abdominal pain
• -Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• -Celiac disease
• -Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease
• -Treatment before and after liver transplantation
• -Acute and chronic pancreatitis

Dr. Ali Metin Gorguner is a specialist in chest diseases and thoracic surgery. He has more than 35 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He completed his specialization at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center in 1992.

Dr. Gorguner worked as a specialist at Erzurum Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Hospital. He was also a faculty member at Atatürk University for almost 20 years. During this time, he contributed to academic research and medical education. From 2013 to 2015, he served as a training supervisor at Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He trained many specialists in his field.

Prof. Dr. Birol Baytan is a respected pediatric hematologist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating childhood cancers, leukemia, anemia, and bleeding disorders. He graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992. He completed his specialization at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases.

Prof. Baytan has published 15 articles in international journals. He has presented and published 9 full texts at international scientific meetings. He has contributed to 3 books or book chapters. He has also published 8 articles in local journals. These achievements show his strong academic presence in pediatric hematology.

Assoc. Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a General Surgery Specialist with 25 years of experience. He graduated from Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He completed his surgical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Ozturk has also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk treats complex surgical cases, including bowel and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver metastasis, thyroid diseases, and obesity. He is skilled in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His approach helps improve patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Ozturk currently works at Medipol University and Nisa Hospital. He is known for maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.

Education

Osmangazi University  Bachelor of Medicine 1995 – 2003

Celal Bayar University  Plastic, Reconstructive and  

Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2009 – 2015

Experience

Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2015 – 2021

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine Medical Park Göztepe Hospital  Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2021 – 2021

Kartal Lütfi Kırdar State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2019 – 2021

Lokman Hekim İstanbul Hospital - Plastic, Reconstructive and  

Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 2022 - Today  

Areas of Interests

• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment
• Endometriosis
• Urogynecology (urinary incontinence and uterine prolapse surgeries)
• Gynecological Laparoscopic surgeries
• Hysteroscopic surgeries
• Pregnancy Monitoring
• Myoma surgery
• Ovarian cysts and surgeries
• Gynecological plastic surgeries

Education:

• Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate
• Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics - Specialization
• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul - Assistant Professorship
• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul - Associate Professorship
• American Hospital - Assisted Reproductive Specialist Training

Experience:

• Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital (Compulsory Service) -Bolu
• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine - Istanbul

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2000-2006
MSc/Medical Specialization: Pediatrics, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2012
PhD/Subspecialization in Medicine: Child Neurology, Medipol University, 2014-2017

Experience

Medical Specialization Research Assistant: Department of Physiology, Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, 2006-2007
Specialist Doctor/State Service Obligation: Pediatrics, Sanliurfa Suruc State Hospital, 2012-2014
Subspecialty Specialist/Public Service Obligation: Pediatric Neurology, Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020
Subspecialty Specialist Doctor/Dr. Faculty Member: Child Neurology, Istinye University Hospital, 2020-2024

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Medical Association
Child Neurology Association of Turkey

Medical Intrests

• Epilepsy
• Fiery Remittance
• Treatment of Resistant Epilepsy
• Sleep Disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Risky Baby Monitoring
• Speech Delay
• Walking Delay
• Autism
• Headache
• Migraine
• Neurological Developmental Delay

Dr. Oyku Celen is a Dermatologist and Hair Transplant Surgeon with over 5 years of experience in training and research, and has expertise in medical dermatology and the cosmetic field.

Dr. Kubilay Ukinc is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. His clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and hypertension. He also treats adrenal and pituitary diseases, as well as hormone-related disorders in both women and men. Dr. Ukinc has expertise in low blood sugar conditions.

He received his medical training at Hacettepe University and Karadeniz Technical University. He has worked in academic and clinical roles at Karadeniz Technical University, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, and Istanbul Bilim University. Dr. Ukinc has broad experience in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is active in both patient care and medical education.

Dr. Kubra Demir is a dentist with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Demir has performed more than 500 successful procedures. She is also skilled in periodontal treatments and dental implants.

Dr. Demir is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB) and the Aesthetic Dental Academy (EDAD). She has received several awards and certifications. These achievements show her dedication to high standards and new methods in dental care.