Page 4 - Treatment in İzmir (Turkey)

Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Baskent University, Turkey, in 2014. Since then, the doctor has been practicing at the Dentaglobal clinic in Izmir, specializing in pediatric dentistry.

The doctor is the author of two scientific papers and achieved 3rd place with an oral presentation at the 22nd International Dental Congress in Izmir in 2016.

The doctor is an accomplished Orthodontist with a DDS from Ege University School of Dentistry and a PhD from İzmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Dentistry Orthodontics Department. With extensive work experience in both private clinics and at İzmir Katip Celebi University, the doctor has contributed significantly to the field through international publications, including works in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.

The doctor is a dentist with over 38 years of experience, specializing in tooth enamel whitening. Graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University, Turkey in 1978, the doctor has been practicing since then.

Additionally, the doctor is a member of the Turkish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, showcasing a commitment to aesthetic dental practices.

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)

ducation and Expertise

• 1996 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2001 – SPECIALIZATION – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
• 2008 – ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
• 2014 – PROFESSORSHIP – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Diseases

• Goiter
• Meningioma
• Paraganglioma
• Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors
• Prostate Cancer
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Scintigraphic Imaging
• Thyroid Cancer
• Thyroiditis

Treatment Methods

• Actinium 225 PSMA Treatment
• Phosphorus 32 Treatment
• Lu-177 DOTATATE Treatment
• Lu-177 EDTMP
• Lu-177 PSMA Treatment
• Radium 223 Treatment
• Radioactive Iodine Treatment
• Transarterial Radionuclide Therapy with Y-90 Microspheres

Experience

• 1996 – 2001 – Research Assistant – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine
• 2001 – 2008 – Specialist Doctor – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine
• 2008 – 2014 – Associate Professor – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine
• 2014 – 2023 – Professor Doctor – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Nuclear Medicine Association
• Urooncology Association
• Multidisciplinary Oncology Association
• Academic Oncology Association

Education and Expertise

• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Glaucoma
• Eyelid Aesthetics
• Dry Eyes
• Lazy Eye
• Tear Duct Blockages
• Cataract
• Keratoconus
• Pterygium
• Retina
• Retinal Vein Occlusions
• Retinal Tear and Detachment

Treatment Methods

• Lazy Eye in Children
• Treatment of Congenital Tear Duct Obstruction
• Eyelid Surgeries
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Cataract Surgeries
• Keratoconus Treatment
• Multifocal Intraocular Lens Applications
• Pterygium Surgeries
• Treatment of Retinal Diseases
• Toric (Astigmatic) Intraocular Lens Applications

Experience

• Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital – Deputy Chief
• Moorfields Eye Hospital London, England – Observer
• England / Cambridge Addenbrooks Hospital Eye Clinic
• Eye Clinic of the University of Leuven, Belgium
• Izmir Private City Hospital Eye Clinic – Specialist Doctor
• Izmir University of Economics Medicalpoint Hospital Eye Clinic

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) Izmir Branch Presidency
• TOD Izmir Branch Board Membership
• Active Member of TOD Education Unit
• TOD Izmir Branch Membership

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• General Ophthalmology
• Cataract
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Optical Refraction and Rehabilitation
• Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• Retina

Experience

• Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Membership

Turkish Medical Association (TTB)

Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Articles

1.Kayıkçıoğlu OR, Emre S, Kaya Z. Trabeculectomy combined with deep sclerectomy and scleral flap suture tension adjustment under an anterior chamber maintainer: a new modification of trabeculectomy. Int Ophthalmol. 2010;30:271-7.

Education and Expertise

• 1970-1977 – HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 1967-1970 – ZONGULDAK MEHMET CELIKEL HIGH SCHOOL

Diseases

• Unexplained Fainting, Bruising
• Fetal and Congenital Heart Diseases in the Womb
• Palpitations and Arrhythmia in Children
• Chest Pain in Children
• Easy Fatigue in Children
• Heart Valve Diseases
• Heart Muscle and Pericardium Diseases
• Rheumatism of the Heart
• Acquired Heart Diseases
• Pre-Sports Cardiological Evaluation

Professional Memberships

• 1988 Turkish Medical Association Membership and Zonguldak-Çaycuma District Representative
• 1988 Turkish National Pediatrics Association
• 1995 Turkish Society of Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery
• 1996 Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association
• 2005 Turkish Cardiology Association Membership
• 2008 European Society of Cardiology Membership

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

• 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

• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Alcohol Addiction
• Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Attention Deficit
• Dissociative Disorder
• Personality Disorder
• Conversion disorder
• Substance Addiction
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Specific Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Psychological Disorder
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Sleep Disorders
• Vaginismus
• Eating Disorders

Experience

• Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Psychiatry

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

• 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 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

• 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