Treatment in İzmir (Turkey)

Education Information
1994 – 1999Specialization in Medicine
Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

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1986 – 1992Bachelor’s Degree
Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Activities in Scientific Journals
2021 – OngoingJournal of Multiple Sclerosis Research
Editor-in-Chief

Memberships / Positions in Scientific Organizations
1999 – OngoingTurkish Neurological Association
Member

Congress and Symposium Participation Activities
November 12, 2022 – November 13, 20227th Symposium on Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis
Moderator

Izmir, Turkey

October 26, 2022 – October 28, 2022ECTRIMS 2022
Participant

Amsterdam, Netherlands

June 25, 2022 – June 28, 2022EAN Congress
Participant

Vienna, Austria

May 18, 2022 – May 19, 2022IMSCOGS 2022
Participant

Bordeaux, France

April 02, 2022 – April 07, 2022AAN 2022
Participant

Washington, United States

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Microsurgery
• Brain Tumors
• Hydrocephalus
• Pituitary Adenoma Surgery
• Spinal Cord and Spine Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Vascular Surgery

Experience

• 2000 – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery – Specialization

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Education and Expertise

• IZMIR KATIP CELEBI UNIVERSITY ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL BRAIN AND NERVE SURGERY (SPECIALIZATION)
• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 60TH YEAR ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Diseases

• Herniated Disc
• Lumbar Slips
• Canal Narrowing in the Waist and Neck
• Brain Aneurysms
• Brain hemorrhages
• Brain Tumors
• Cervical disc herniation
• Epilepsy
• Head and Spine Traumas
• Spinal Cord Tumors
• Nerve Compressions
• Trigeminal Neuralgia

Treatment Methods

• Pain Procedures and Pain Surgery
• Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Surgeries
• Closed Lumbar Screw Surgery
• Brain Aneurysm Clipping
• Brain Tumor Surgeries
• Cervical Disc Herniation Surgeries
• Neck and Waist Canal Stenosis Surgeries
• Nerve Compression Surgeries in the Wrist, Elbow and Knee
• Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgeries (Endoscopic)
• Spinal Collapse Surgeries (Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty)

Experience

• The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Board of Neurological Surgery – European Board Examination
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TND) Proficiency Exam
• Cerebrovascular Stroke and Neuro-oncology Center Nemocnice Hospital Czech Republic Ceske Budejovice Neurosurgery Resident Dr.
• International Basic Neurosurgery Course (IBNC) – 4 years
• Yasargil and Rosmarie Frick Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis Microneurosurgery
• The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Training Courses – 4 years
• UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic) Spine Surgery Society 2nd International Spine Endoscopy Course
• World Spine Column Society – WFNS Spine Committee Neuroanatomy Course: Spine Module
• Medical Dissection Training Courses (MEDİSEK), Brain and Fiber Dissection Course, Turkish Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy Association, Ege University Medical Faculty Anatomy Laboratory

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TND)
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Group (TND)

Education and Expertise

• DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Experience

• ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY – FACULTY OF MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE
• DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY – FACULTY OF MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE-HEMATOLOGY
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• Interests:
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• Joint Swelling

Diverticular Bowel Disease (Diverticulosis)

Hydronephrosis (Kidney Swelling)

Bad Taste in Mouth

Blood in Urine (Hematuria)

Liver Abscess

Fat Metabolism Disorders

Osteomalacia (Bone Softening)

Hormone Excess

Glomerular Diseases (Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome)

Education and Expertise

• CELAL BAYAR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Endoscopic Surgery
• Pregnancy Treatment
• HPV Infection
• Urinary Incontinence
• Bladder Prolapse
• Infertility
• Colposcopy
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Menopause
• Perinatology
• Uterine Prolapse
• IVF

Treatment Methods

• Pregnancy Follow-up
• Genital Aesthetics
• Hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Experience

• Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Reproductive Health and Infertility Association

Education and Expertise

• IZMIR ATATURK HIGH SCHOOL
• PRACTICAL PHYSICIAN; ANADOLU UNIVERSITY ESKİŞEHİR MEDICAL FACULTY
• SPECIALIZATION; TEPECİK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
• ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; KATIP CELEBI UNIVERSITY ATATÜRK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Diseases

• Adult-onset diabetes
• Anemia

Treatment Methods

• Drug Therapy

Experience

• Rize Ardesen SSK Health Station 1986-1987
• Hasdal Infantry Division Artillery Regiment Headquarters Physician 1987-1988
• SSK Tepecik Training Hospital 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic 1988-1992
• Aşkale State Hospital 1993- 1994
• Izmir Ataturk Training Hospital 3rd Internal Diseases Clinic 1994-2008
• Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital 2nd Internal Diseases Clinic 2008-2011
• Izmir Medical Point Hospital Internal Medicine 2012-2024

Professional Memberships

• The Oxygen Society, 1997
• Turkish Society of Cardiology, 2002
• Izmir Medical Chamber, 1987
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialist Association, 2002

Education and Expertise

• 1988- 1995 – ERCİYES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2003- 2008 – INONU UNIVERSITY CHEST SURGERY

Diseases

• Bronchiectasis and Inflammatory Lung Diseases
• Diaphragmatic Diseases
• Chest Wall Diseases
• Hyperhidrosis (Sweating in Hands and Underarms)
• Hydatid Cyst
• Mediastinum and Thymus Diseases
• Diseases of the Esophagus
• Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
• Pectus Deformities (Shoemaker, Pigeon Chest)
• Pleural Effusion (Fluid Accumulation Between the Lung Membranes)
• Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Hand-Arm Numbness and Muscle Weakness)

Treatment Methods

• Bronchoscopic Procedures
• Endotracheal and Endobronchial Treatments
• Tubular Uniportal VATS
• Tube / Catheter Thoracostomy
• Uniportal Mediastinum Surgery
• All Thoracic Surgery Operations with Uniportal VATS
• Awake Uniportal VATS

Experience

• 1988-1995 – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• 1995- 2003 – Ordu SSK Hospital – General Practitioner
• January 2003- November 2008 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Res. Asst.
• January 2009- January 2011 – Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital – Specialist Dr.
• January 2011- October 2015 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Surgery – Assistant Professor
• October 2015- February 2021 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery – Assoc. Prof.
• February 2021- August 2023 – Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery – Prof. Dr.

Professional Memberships

• Lung Health and Intensive Care Association (Asyod)
• European Society Thoracic Surgery (Ests)
• European Respiratory Society (Ers)
• Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Turkish Respiratory Research Society (TUSAD)

Education and Expertise

• DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Hernia Surgery
• Breast Diseases
• Stomach Cancer
• Gallbladder Diseases
• Thyroid Diseases
• Esophageal Cancer

Treatment Methods

• Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
• Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Gastric Balloon
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• Reflux Surgery
• Revision Surgery
• SADI-S Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery
• Gastric Sleeve
• Swallowable Gastric Balloon

Experience

• Bulent Ecevit University General Surgery
• Van Education and Research Hospital
• Izmir Private Egeşehir Hospital
• Izmir Private Egepol Hospital
• Izmir Private Central Hospital
• Izmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital

Professional Memberships

• National Turkish Surgical Association
• National Society of Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery
• National Society of Colon Rectal Surgery
• National Society for Minimally Invasive Surgery
• National Society of Robotic Surgery
• National Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Ifso (International Federation Of Surgery Of Obesity)
• National Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery
• National Turkish Obesity Research Association
• Espen (European Society For Clinical Nutrition And Metabolism)
• Kepan (Association of Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition)

Education and Expertise

• 1999 – 2005 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2005 – 2010 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• cystic diseases of the lung
• Anal atresia
• Appendicitis
• Surgical diseases of the kidney and bladder
• Branchial Cyst
• Umbilical Hernia in Children
• Hydrocele in Children
• Undescended Testes in Children
• Fecal and Urinary Incontinence
• diaphragmatic hernia
• Belly Diseases
• Hypospadias
• Hirschsprung disease
• small intestine and large intestine atresia
• Constipation
• Inguinal hernia
• Esophageal Atresia
• pyloric stenosis
• Pilonidal Disease – Ingrown Hair
• Gallbladder stones
• Circumcision
• thyroglossal cyst
• Thyroid Nodule and Cancer
• Trauma
• Varicocele
• Congenital Surgical Diseases of the Newborn
• Ovarian cyst

Treatment Methods

• Inguinal Hernia Treatment in Children
• Hypospadias Surgery
• Undescended Testicle Treatment
• Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery
• Thoracoscopic Surgery
• Urogenital Surgery

Experience

• 2005 – 2010 – Research Assistant: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2011 – 2012 – Specialist: Diyarbakir Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Clinic
• 2013 – Assistant Professor: Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2013 – 2018 – Specialist: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2018 – 2023 – Associate Professor: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
• 2023 – Associate Professor: Izmir University of Economics, Medical Point Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Education and Expertise

• AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• TRAKYA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Lung Cancers
• Head Tumors
• Neck Tumors
• Other Cancers
• Gastrointestinal tract tumors
• Genitourinary system tumors
• Breast Cancers
• Urooncological Tumors

Treatment Methods

• IGRT
• IMRT
• Radiosurgery- SRS – SABR- SBRT

Experience

• Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine, Medical Point Izmir Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic; Radiation Oncology Specialist
• Denizli State Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic; Radiation Oncology Specialist
• Gülhane Military Medical Academy Radiation Oncology Department; Military Specialist Physician
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology; Radiation Oncology Specialist Training
• Trakya University Faculty of Medicine; Medical Education

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
• Urooncology Association (Consultant member)
• Clinical Research Association
• Turkish Bioethics Association (Honorary member)

Education and Expertise

• 1966 – 1968 – IZMIR EDUCATION COLLEGE – BORNOVA
• 1968 – 1971 – ROBERT ACADEMY – LSTANBUL
• 1971 – 1977 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 1978 – 1983 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY – ANKARA
• 1989 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
• 1996 – 2020 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

Diseases

• Head and Neck Radiology
• Culinary Arts
• Pediatric Radiology
• Thoracic Radiology

Experience

• Gulhane Military Medical Academy-Ankara
• Eskisehir State Hospital
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiology
• EUTF Department of Pediatric Radiology
• Private Health Hospital – Izmir

Professional Memberships

• Board Member of the Medical Ultrasonography Association
• Board Member of the Turkish Radiology Association
• Secretary General of the Turkish Radiology Association

Education and Expertise

• 2008-2014 – KIRIKKALE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2016-2021 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY

Diseases

• cystic diseases of the lung
• Appendicitis
• Branchial Cyst
• Umbilical Hernia in Children
• Hydrocele in Children
• Undescended Testes in Children
• Ovarian Cyst in Children
• Fecal and Urinary Incontinence
• diaphragmatic hernia
• Hypospadias
• Constipation
• Inguinal hernia

Treatment Methods

• Open Surgery
• Bronchoscopy
• Umbilical Hernia Treatment in Children
• Hydrocele Treatment in Children
• Inguinal Hernia Treatment in Children
• Hypospadias Surgery
• Undescended Testicle Treatment
• Treatment of ingrown hair (pilonidal sinus)
• Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Cystoscopic procedures
• Ingrown toenail treatment

Experience

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery (2016-2021)
• Izmir Cigli Training and Research Hospital (2022-2024)
• Izmir University of Economics Medicalpoint Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic(2024- )

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association

Education and Expertise

• DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Abdominal Radiology
• Advanced MRI Applications
• Breast Radiology

Experience

Private Medical Park Izmir Hospital (2016 - Ongoing)

Şifa University Bornova Health Application and Research Center (2012 - 2016)

Tütav Basmane Şifa Hospital (2008 - 2012)

Tütav Basmane Şifa Hospital (1995 - 2008)

Professional Memberships

• TURKISH RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Interest Areas

Balloon Angioplasty (Opening of Vascular Narrowing with Balloon)

Basic Methods

Brain Angiography

General Radiology 4D Pregnancy Ultrasound Heart Angiography (Wrist)

Education and Expertise

• 1998 – 2004 AZERBAIJAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
• 2016 – 2017 GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE SPECIALIST TRAINING
• 2017 – 2022 EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE SPECIALTY TRAINING

Diseases

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism

Experience

• 2004 -2005 Azerbaijan University Medical University, Department of Child Neurology
• 2005 – 2008 Baku City Hospital
• 2009 – 2012 Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Neurology
• 2013-2015 Central Customs Hospital, Child Neurology, Baku
• 2022-2024 Izmir Private Can Hospital, Child-Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases

Professional Memberships

• ÇOGEPDER (Child Psychiatry Association)
• Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

Education and Expertise

• 2016 – 2018 – IŞIK UNIVERSITY CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• 2011 – 2016 – IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS PSYCHOLOGY

Diseases

• Bipolar Disorder
• Behavioral Problems
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• School Problems
• Panic Disorder
• Traumatic Experiences

Treatment Methods

• CAT
• MMPI
• Moxo Attention Test
• Rorschach
• TASTE

Experience

• 2020-2021 Koza Psychological Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
• 2020-2021 Noa Wellness Center, Clinical Psychologist (Part Time)
• 2019-2020 Mizmer Psychological Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist (Full Time)
• 2017-2018 Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital,  Intern Psychologist
• 2015-2016 Manisa Mental and Nervous Diseases Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Gaziantep Şehitkamil State Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Gaziantep University Hospital, Intern Psychologist
• 2014-2015 Izmir Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Intern Psychologist
• 2013-2014 Izmir Lifelong Counseling Center, Intern Psychologist
• 2013-2014 Izmir Wonderland Kindergarten, Intern Psychologist
• 2012-2013 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Intern Student

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Psychologists Association
• Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
• Emdr Türkiye Association

Education and Expertise

• 1988 – IZMIR ATATURK HIGH SCHOOL
• 1994 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2000 – EGE UNIVERSITY PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
• 2001 – CLEVELAND CLINIC PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC UNITED STATES
• DEKA LASER TRAINING AND CERIFICATION FLORENCE ITALY

Diseases

• Congenital or acquired anomaly,
• Cosmetic Surgery
• trauma and surgical problems

Treatment Methods

• Rhinoplasty and Functional Surgery
• Hand and microsurgery
• Endoscopic Plastic Surgery
• Breast Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Operations
• Body Shaping
• Facial Rejuvenation and Aesthetic Operations

Experience

• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Izmir Hand and Microsurgery Hospital
• Working with Dr. Ayan Gülgönen at Istanbul American Hospital
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation United States Plastic Surgery Clinic
• GATA advanced microsurgery training
• My own clinic, Dr. Tolgahan Alpaydın (Izmir Aesthetic Surgery Clinic) has been working privately for 23 years.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Turkish Medical Association

EDUCATION
High School: 2001 – 2005 İzmir Anatolian High School
University : 2005 – 2011 Ege University Faculty of Medicine

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2013 – 2019 : Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2019 – 2021 : S.B.U. Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital
2021- 2022: Mono Clinic (45-50 cases per month, 95% of which are foreigners. (mostly BBL, breast aesthetics and body shaping))

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
2018 : European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence (Europian Union Board) (written and oral)
2018 : Turkey Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence
2018 : EBOPRAS ( European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Fellowship

COURSES AND TRAININGS
1- Basic Microsurgery Course (Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2016)
2- Dr. Nazım Çerkeş Open Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course (Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, 2018)
3- Facial Aesthetics Course (TPRECD 41st National Congress, Samsun, 2019)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
English (Advanced)

MEMBERSHIPS
TPRECD (Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
EPCD (Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
TASKS
TPRECD Young Plastic Surgeons Advisory Board Member (2021-2022)

Education and Expertise

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Sematization
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• EMDR
• Interpersonal therapy
• Psychopharmacological
• Schema therapy

Experience

• Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital

Education and Expertise

• 2009 – ERCİYES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE – MEDICAL EDUCATION

Diseases

• Hypertension
• Breast Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Thyroid Diseases

Experience

• 2014 – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization, Internal Medicine

Professional Member

Publishments

• A1. Sivgin S, Karamustafaoglu MF, Yildizhan E, Zararsiz G, Kaynar L, Eser B, Cetin M, Unal A. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2016 Aug;16 Suppl: S152-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clml.2016.02.006. The Prognostic Significance of Elevated Serum Ferritin Levels Prior to Transplantation in Patients with Lymphoma Who Underwent Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (autoHSCT): Role of Iron Overload.