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Ali Cem Oktay
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
4.4
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Çevre Hospital

Ali Cem Oktay

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Dr. Ali Cem Oktay is a skilled plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience, specializing in a wide array of procedures such as breast lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), breast reduction, and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery, among others. He is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. Dr. Oktay is also known for his contributions to plastic surgery research.Read more
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Tarik Akar
Gastroenterologist
20 years of experience
4.5
140 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Tarik Akar

Gastroenterologist
20 years of experience

Dr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.

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Sheref Bashal
Urological surgeon
30 years of experience
4.4
55 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Quartz Hospital

Sheref Bashal

Urological surgeon
30 years of experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref Başal was born in 1971 in Kırıkkale and completed

his primary and secondary education in Kırıkkale. In 1984, he entered

Maltepe Military High School and graduated in 1988. He continued his

medical education at GATA Military Medical Faculty between 1988-1994

and graduated in 1994.

Following his graduation, he completed his internship at GATA Training Hospital in 1994-1995. He

served as chief infirmary physician at Siirt Gendarmerie Regional Command in 1995-1996 and Batman

Gendarmerie Regional Command in 1996-1997. Between November 2010 and November 2011, he

worked as a clinical fellow in Uro-oncology and received urologic robotic surgery training at Colombia

University Cancer Center in New York, United States of America. In October 2011, he completed his

training at Hackensack University Medical Center daVinci Training Center in the United States and

received the “Console Surgeon” certificate in robotic surgery.

In 2013, he was appointed as Associate Professor at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital

Urology Clinic and between September 2016 and October 2017, he continued this duty at SBU Sultan

Abdülhamit Han Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic and worked as a docent faculty

member in SBU Urology Department. Between October 2017 and December 2018, he served as the

education officer at SBU Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

In July 2021, he retired as an Associate Professor at SBU Urology Department. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref

Başal, who has trained many experts and academicians in the field of urology, has many articles in

national and international journals in his field, has advanced surgical experience in his field, has

performed numerous surgeries related to his subject, has organized courses on this subject and has

participated in many courses as an instructor.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref Başal is fluent in English and thus able to communicate effectively in the

international medical environment.

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Duran Cekic
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
4.4
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Çevre Hospital

Duran Cekic

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Dr. Duran Cekic is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a specific focus on improving aesthetics and function. He is recognized for his research contributions, including a study on the effect of chitosan tissue scaffold on mesenchymal stem cells, which earned him third place in a national competition.Read more
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Ibrahim Halil Tanboga
Cardiologist
20 years of experience
4.5
140 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Ibrahim Halil Tanboga

Cardiologist
20 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Society of Cardiology

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Halil TANBOĞA is a cardiologist with extensive experience and knowledge in coronary artery disease, valve diseases, arrhythmias, pacemakers, peripheral artery disease, congenital structural heart diseases, and transesophageal echocardiography. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Society of Cardiology, and European Society of Cardiology.

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Orhan Unal Zorba
Urological surgeon
23 years of experience
4.4
44 reviews

Orhan Unal Zorba

Urological surgeon
23 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

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Erkan Yildirim
Thoracic surgeon
24 years of experience
4.5
140 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Erkan Yildirim

Thoracic surgeon
24 years of experience

Assoc. Prof. Erkan Yıldırım, M.D. is a medical doctor who was born in 1968 and graduated from Eskişehir Anatolian High School in 1986 and Anadolu University School of Medicine in 1992. He worked at various medical institutions including Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Atatürk Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Center, and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He gained “Turkish Thoracic Surgery Proficiency Certification” in 2003.

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Mustafa Saglam
Cardiologist
30 years of experience
4.5
140 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Saglam

Cardiologist
30 years of experience

Prof. Mustafa Sağlam, M.D. graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and has specialized in Endovascular Repair of the Aneurysm of Abdominal Aorta, Stress Test for imaging the Coronary Artery Diseases, Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring, Holter Test, Balloon Valvuloplasty and Temporary Pacemaker. He is currently the Head of the Cardiology Department in Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

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Selami Aydin
General practitioner
23 years of experience
4.5
140 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Selami Aydin

General practitioner
23 years of experience
Dr. is an experienced physician specializing in Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Rheumatic Diseases, Obesity, and Gastric and Intestinal Diseases. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine and a specialization from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. has worked in Tokat State Hospital (2001-2007), Private Kocaeli Konak Hospital (2007-2021), and Hisar Hospital Intercontinental (2021-).Read more
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Dr Bugra Cetin
Urological surgeon
11 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Dr Bugra Cetin

Urological surgeon
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uroaesthetic
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Zuhal Tanzer
Endocrinologist
35 years of experience
4.4
44 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Zuhal Tanzer

Endocrinologist
35 years of experience
Dr. Zuhal Tanzer is a specialist in Internal Diseases.Read more
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Ugur Boylu
Urological surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ugur Boylu

Urological surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Urology Association
European Association of Urology
Dr. Ugur Boylu is a Professor of Urology specializing in Robotic Surgery, Urological Oncology and Endourology. His expertise covers the treatment of urological cancers and minimally invasive endourological treatments. He has published 72 papers, presented 193 congress abstracts, and contributed to 20 books. His work has been cited in over 1150 publications and he has an h-index of 19.Read more
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Hakan Ucar
Cardiologist
21 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Hakan Ucar

Cardiologist
21 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Cardiology
Turkish Society of Cardiology
Dr. Hakan Ucar is a renowned cardiologist based in Turkey, internationally recognized for his expertise in pacemaker installation, angiography, treatment for heart attack and heart failure, hypertension, aneurysms, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, and hyperlipidemia. He is also known for conducting various successful procedures such as Aneurysm coiling, Intracranial Arterial Angioplasty and Stenting, Covered Stent Placement, Plastic surgery for cardiac valve, Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting, Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting, Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF). He has contributed significantly to scientific research and authored numerous papers published in reputable journals.Read more
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Zulfu Sertkaya
Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics

Zulfu Sertkaya

Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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Dr Ozkan Onuk
Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Uroaesthetic

Dr Ozkan Onuk

Urological surgeon
21 years of experience
Dr. Dr Ozkan Onuk is a urologist who specializes in urooncology, endourology, female urology, andrology, laparoscopic surgery, pediatric urology, and incontinence. He is also skilled at performing a wide range of operations, including nephrectomy, robotic da Vinci prostatectomy, bladder removal, and vasectomy, among others.Read more
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Cenap Zeybek
Cardiologist
74 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic

Cenap Zeybek

Cardiologist
74 years of experience
Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in the field. Having performed a wide range of operations, he has advanced from an Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2011 to a Professor in 2017, and has authored numerous publications and given many presentations.Read more
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Cemalettin Aydin
General surgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cemalettin Aydin

General surgeon
35 years of experience

Eğitim:

  • Lisans Derecesi (MD): Tıp Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, 1989

Uzmanlık Eğitimi ve Deneyim:

  • Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlık Derecesi: Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 1997
  • Yan Dal (Fellowship): Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi, 2005

Akademik Kariyer:

  • Doçentlik: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2011
  • Profesörlük: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2017
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Tolga Okutucu
Urologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
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Tolga Okutucu

Urologist
18 years of experience

EDUCATION INFORMATION

 

2000 Ankara Atatürk High School (English)

2006 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (Medical Education)

2012 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology (Specialty Training)

 

 

WORK INFORMATION

2006-2007 Zonguldak Ereğli No. 1 112 Emergency Medicine

2012-2013 Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital (Urology Specialist)

2013-2014 Ardahan State Hospital (Urology Specialist)

2014-2015 Kars State Hospital (Urology Specialist)

2015-2021 Anadolu Medical Center (In Aff. With Johns Hopkins) Urooncology Center (Urology Specialist)

2021- Medicana Ataşehir Hospital Urology

February 2023.                          Spanish Field Hospital (“START” EMT2, Iskenderun Hatay)

 

SEMINARS and COURSES

 

September 2011 European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP) 9'th course Prague (CZ)

March 2016 Applied MR Fusion Biopsy Course in Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer (Acibadem University - Istanbul)

May 2017 1st Multiparametric Prostate MR Imaging Course (Turkish Society of Radiology) Istanbul

October 2019 3rd Multiparametric Prostate MRI and Targeted Prostate Biopsy Course (Istanbul University)

March 2023 da Vinci Robotic Surgery (Console Surgeon) Training, Intuitive (GLOBAL CASE: Acibadem University- Istanbul)

November 2022: CETAD / Istanbul Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions Disorders basic training.

June 2023: Brook .UK Relationship and Sex Education Training

 

 

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Prostate MR Fusion Biopsy

Uro-Oncologic Robotic Surgery

Testicular Tumors

Men's Health

Urinary System Stone Diseases

Urinary incontinence in women and children

Circumcision

Urological interventions in oncologic patients.  

Treatment of benign prostate enlargement (BPH)

Sexually transmitted diseases

Sexuality Education

Premature Ejaculation

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Penis and scrotum surgeries

Bladder Botox

Bladder Cancers

Kidney Tumors

HPV and wart treatment

Varicocele treatment  

 

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Senol Erguney
Urologist
36 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Senol Erguney

Urologist
36 years of experience

Specialties

 

Kidney and urinary tract endoscopic stone crushing treatment

Endoscopic Prostate and Bladder Surgery (TUR Method)

Diagnosis and surgery of testicular diseases

Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men (Varicocele surgeries)

Diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions

Treatment of urinary incontinence in women

Treatment of nocturnal incontinence in children

Treatment of undescended testicle in children

Circumcision

 

Experience

 

1995-1999 Bilecik State Hospital Urology Clinic

1999-2002 Kocaeli Gölcük State Hospital Urology Clinic

2002-2006 Sakarya Karasu State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2006-2012 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2012-2015 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic

2015-2018 Kocaeli Public Hospitals Secretary General

2018-2021 Kocaeli Provincial Health Director

2021-2023 Kocaeli Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic

2023- 2024 Kocaeli Gölcük Necati Çelik State Hospital Urology Clinic

2024 Private Darıca Büyük Anadolu Hospital

 

Education

 

Uludag University Faculty of Medicine (graduation) 1988

Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine (specialization) 1994

1982-1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

1990 -1994 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology (Specialization)

 

Scientific Publications

 

Acar A., Sert I. Ü., Gürbüz R., Ergüney Ş: Submucosal methotrexate applications in inoperable bladder tumors.  S.Ü.T.F. Journal. 1993; 9(1):39-41

Acar A., Sert İ.Ü., Gürbüz R., Arslan E.M., Ergüney Ş. , : Bladder wall and prostate

 

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Ravan Israfilov
Cardiologist
3 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Ravan Israfilov

Cardiologist
3 years of experience

Specializations

 

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

 

Education

 

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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