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Dentist Ahmet Dörtköşe was born in Bursa in 1964. He completed his primary and secondary education in Izmir and graduated from Izmir Atatürk High School. He completed his higher education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. He worked in 4th Levent Polyclinic in 1992-1994. He worked in his own dental clinic in Yeniköy between 1994-2012. He worked in Başkent University Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic between 2012-2019. His areas of interest are Smile design, Implants, Zirconium crowns, Emax crowns, Laminate veneer and Oral Diagnosis.

Uzm. Dt. Sevda TOK was born in Konya in 1993. In 2017, she graduated from Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry. In 2018, she completed her speciality training in Endodontics, which she started at Ordu University in 2022. He spent 2 months of observation and case follow-up at Hakan Uncu Dental Clinic in Germany. He performs broken instrument removal, regenerative treatment of teeth with open root tips, retreatment (re-root canal treatment), canal treatment of inclined and lesioned teeth. She has attended many seminars and courses in the field of endodontics.

Dr. Deniz Çağlar is a periodontist at İstanbul Diş Akademisi, Maltepe. He was among the top 100 students in the national high school entrance exam. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. He is now pursuing a PhD in Periodontology. His research focuses on blood lipid fractions and antiplatelet drugs on titanium surfaces.

Dr. Çağlar has planned and performed many periodontal treatments. These include pink smile aesthetics, gum whitening, and surgical procedures for gum recession and bone loss. He speaks English and German. He is known for his academic achievements and clinical skills in periodontology.

Dr. Ezgi Kaya is a skilled orthodontist. She is dedicated to professional growth and often attends trainings, seminars, symposiums, and congresses in orthodontics. She provides advanced treatments such as transparent aligners, lingual bracket systems, and orthodontic care for both children and adults.

Dr. Kaya has also contributed to academic research. She presented a study on the reliability of the web-based cephalometric program OrthoDx at the 18th Turkish Orthodontic Society Scientific Congress in 2022. She stands out in her field for her commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing learning.

Experience

1997 – 2002 Resident, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2002 – 2006 General Surgeon, Bartın  State Hospital, Bartın

2006 – 2008 General Surgeon / Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2008 – 2010 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University, Rize

2009 – 2010 Assistant Professor / Kidney and Liver Transplantation Unit, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2010 – 2013 General Surgeon, Deputy Head, Turkish Public Health Agency Non-contagious Diseases, Programs and Cancer, Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkey

2013 – 2014 General Surgeon / Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 – 2017 Associate Professor (General Surgeon – Lecturer), Liver and Bile Ducts Clinic, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2017 – To date Professor (Lecturer), General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Başkent University

Education

1996 Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree / School of Medicine / Ankara University

2002 Residency/Doctorate, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2009 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University

2014 Associate Professor / General Surgery Department, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2020 Professor / General Surgery Department, Başkent University Hospital, İstanbul

Awards

Study awarded the Best Article Prize in JCAM 2014

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine

The First Trocar Entry in the Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Which Technique Karaca, Çapar, Ali

Dr. Sibel Sahin BULAM is a dedicated and experienced Radiologist with over 12 years of experience. She has a strong background in diagnostic imaging and is committed to providing accurate and timely diagnoses to patients.

Work Experience

Radiologist at own clinic (2023-present)

Radiologist at Regenerative Clinic Istanbul (2021 to 2022)

Resident Radiologist at Gazi University Ankara Turkey (2008 to 2014)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Speciality in Radiology - Gazi University Ankara Turkey (2014)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Ankara University Ankara Turkey (2005)

Skills

Proficient in diagnostic imaging techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Wellness

Check-Up

Ultrasound 

Experience

1997 – 1999 General Practitioner / 4. J. Kmd. Brigadier. Command, Gendarmerie Command School, Foça, İzmir

1999 – 2003 Specialization Student / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2003 – 2005 / Specialist Physician / Chief Medical Officer of Şırnak Military Hospital / General Surgery Specialist, Şırnak

2005 – 2006 Specialist / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2006 – 2011 Assistant Professor / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2009 – 2010 Assistant Professor / Bergen Haukeland University School of Medicine / Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Bergen, Norway

2011 – 2016 Associate Professor / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

2017 – 2021 Professor / Istanbul Okan University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of General Surgery

2021 – Currently Professor / Istanbul Baskent University SUAM

Education

1996 M.Sc. / Faculty of Medicine / GATA Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

1999 Specialization in Medicine / General Surgery / GATA Haydarpaşa E.H. / General Surgery Service, Istanbul

Administrative Duties

1997 – 1999 Infirmary Chief Physician, Gendarmerie Commando School, Foça, İzmir

2003 – 2005 Şırnak Military Hospital Deputy Chief Physician, Şırnak

2006 – 2016 Deputy Chief of Service, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, General Surgery Service

2017 – 2021 Term 4 Coordinatorship, Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

2019 – 2021 Deputy Dean, Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

Memberships

Turkish Surgery Association

National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Istanbul Breast Association

Endocrine Surgery Association

Dialogue Society in Endocrinology

Breast Surgery Association

Surgical Oncology Association

European Society of Surgical Oncology

Awards

Journal of Colon and Rectum Diseases Publication Award

“Comparison of Sodium Phosphate and Sennoid in Bowel Cleansing Before Colonoscopy: A Prospective Randomized Study”

Sücüllü, AI Filiz, O School, E Yücel, Y Kurt, ML Akın

Colon Rectum Hast Journal 18:133-137, 2008

Distinguished Paper Award

‘Comparison of Staging with Endorectal Ultrasonography and Pathological Staging in Rectal Cancer’

O Okul, İ Sücüllü, E Yücel, Y Özdemir, AI Filiz, ML Akın

National Surgery Congress, Ankara, 2010

Experimental Oral Presentation Third Prize

"Effect of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG on Colon Anastomosis in Experimental Peritonitis Model"

Fulya Gündüz Okudur, Dursun Özgür Karakaş, Ali İlker Filiz, Levhi Akın

6th Surgical Research Congress, 8-10 December 2011, Ankara

Dr. Gülay Akay, a doting and ambitious mother of three, turned her lifelong passion into a full-time career and never looked back. She has more than 16 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry, dental implantology, same-day dentistry as well as bone grafting, laser dentistry and digital smile design.

With a vision to redefine the dental industry, Dr. Gülay laid foundations of Dentakay and worked relentlessly to turn it into a massive, prominent brand. Her extensive experience in dentistry coupled with her relentless strive for excellence enabled her to establish Dentakay as a leader in the health tourism sector. Since the beginning, Dr. Gülay’s ultimate goal was 100% patient satisfaction and it is still the foundational basis and backbone of Dentakay.

Experience

1996 Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Çukurova University

1998 – 2003 Resident, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2004 General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Başkent University

2007 Assistant Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University

2010 Associate Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University

2010 Observer, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, U.S.A.

2015 – To Date Professor, Department of General Surgery, Başkent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center.

Awards

THIRD PRIZE, ORAL PRESENTATION, 17th TURKISH COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2019

Karakayalı F., Gökçe A., Karaca A., Seven M.

Subject; The effect of combining perineal levatorplasty with laparoscopic ventral rectopexy on outcomes in obstructive defecation syndrome secondary to rectocele and intussusceptions; prospective clinical study

FIRST PRIZE, VIDEO PRESENTATION, TURKISH COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2015

Karakayalı F, Tezcaner T, Kırnap M, Moray G.

Subject: Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery Combined with SILS Port in Local Excision of Rectal Tumors

SECOND PRIZE, SELECTED ORAL PRESENTATIONS, 19TH NATIONAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2014

Karakayalı F, Tezcaner T, Oktay B, Cenan S, Kırnap M, Moray G.

Subject: The Effect of Specimen Sampling Site on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resections Performed for Rectal Tumors.

BEST ORAL PRESENTATION SECOND PRIZE, 28th EUROPEAN FEDERATION CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2014

Kırnap M, Ayvazoğlu SE, Karakayalı F, Moray G, Haberal M.

Subject: Incidence and management of isolated bile leakage after pancreatic resection

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION SECOND PRIZE, 14th NATIONAL COLON AND RECTAL CONGRESS, 2013

Tezcaner T, Arer İ, Karakayalı F, Akdur A, Moray G.

Subject: Conventional and Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Treatment of Acute Appendicitis

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION FIRST PRIZE, 29TH NATIONAL RADIOLOGY CONGRESS, 2008

Başaran C, Öztürk A, Dönmez FY, Karakayalı F, Haberal N and Çoşkun M.

Subject: Findings of multi-slice computed tomography and histopathological correlation in xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis

YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD, 13th NATIONAL VASCULAR SURGERY CONGRESS, May 2007

KarakayalıF, Hasırcı N, Akdur A, Haberal N, Tufan H, Başaran Ö, Sevmiş Ş, KızıltayA,Haberal M.

Subject: The evaluation of neointimal hyperplasia in Tranilast-coated synthetic vascular grafts; experimental study

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION FIRST PRIZE, 13th NATIONAL VASCULAR SURGERY CONGRESS, May 2007

KarakayalıF, Başaran C, Sevmiş Ş, Ekici Y, Harman A and Haberal M.

Subject: The effects of pre-operative imaging methods on maturation and fasting period in basilic vein transposition fistula created for hemodialysis; prospective clinical study

SPECIAL AWARD BY TURKISH SOCIETY OF VASCULAR SURGERY, April 2002

KarakayalıF, Hazinedaroğlu S, Sancak T, Duman N and Yerdel MA.

Subject: The use of central veins in fistulas created for dialysis; prospective clinical study

My name is Dilek Cay I was born on January 2, 1988 in Mersin. I completed my primary and high school education here. After graduating from Anamur Anatolian High School, I graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 as a medical doctor. "I received my anesthesiology and resuscitation specialization from Istanbul Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal City Hospital between 2016-2011. I completed my compulsory duty at Pendik State Hospital between 2021-2023. While continuing my profession in the field of anesthesia specialization, I am also interested in holistic medicine and preventive medicine. I am currently serving as an anesthesiology and resuscitation specialist at Sapphire Clinic.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex congenital heart diseases in children. He is known for his skills in minimally invasive transcatheter procedures. Dr. Bilici is also experienced in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and advanced angiographic diagnostics. He performs interventions in both neonates and infants.

Dr. Bilici has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. He has also contributed chapters to medical books at both national and international levels. His work supports the education of pediatric cardiology. He has taken part in multicenter clinical studies, including research on the Occlutech® Duct Occluder for PDA closure. Dr. Bilici often presents his findings at major medical congresses around the world.

He has held important clinical and academic positions at hospitals such as Liv Hospital, Medical Park, and Dicle University. Dr. Bilici is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association. He is dedicated to training future pediatric cardiologists and improving national standards of care.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Vefik Yazıcıoğlu is a leading interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in high-risk coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions (CTO), TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart defect closures.

He has performed thousands of advanced procedures. These include radial and peripheral interventions, EVAR/TEVAR, pacemaker and CRT implantations, LAA closure, and carotid or renal interventions. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu is a pioneer in advanced imaging such as IVUS, OCT, TEE, and FFR. He uses these tools to ensure precision in complex cases.

As an influential academic, he has delivered many oral presentations and published research at national and international congresses. His work has advanced the fields of coronary physiology and hemodynamics. He is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu also mentors young cardiologists at major hospitals.

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Internal Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 

• Diabetes 

• Thyroid Diseases 

• Pituitary Gland Diseases 

• Adrenal Gland Diseases 

• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases 

• Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases 

Educational Background 

• Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 1997 

• Assistant Education for Internal Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, 2003 

• Education for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 2008 

Professional Experience 

• Göztepe Research & Training Hospital, 2008 - 2010 (mandatory service) 

• Bayındır Hospital, 2010 - 2014 

• Kolan İnternational Hospital, 2014 - 2018 Memberships 

• Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism 

• Turkish Society of Diabetes 

• European society of Anesthesiology 

• European Association for the Study of Diabetes 

Researches and Publications 

• International articles: 20; national articles: 20; international papers: 15; national papers: 18 Translation of 5 book sections

Dr. Didem Altay Gazi is a Family Medicine specialist. She provides patient-centered care for people of all ages and health conditions. She graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Her background combines strong academic training with hands-on clinical experience.

Dr. Gazi has worked in both public and private healthcare settings. She has served at Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Liv Hospital Ulus, and several district health centers. Her work has helped improve community health. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and TAHUD. Dr. Gazi is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in family medicine.