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Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology. He completed his training at Ege University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His main areas of expertise are interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease. He also focuses on inflammation and coagulation, cardiovascular immunology, and stem cell therapy.

Dr. Ercan has held key academic and administrative positions. He served as Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He was also the Medical Director at İzmir Medical Point Hospital. He gained international experience at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne, Australia.

He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ercan is also a member of several national and international cardiology associations and working groups.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist who graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He has broad experience in treating complex heart conditions. His expertise includes arrhythmias, atrial septal defect (ASD), atrial fibrillation, AVRT, AVNRT, bradycardia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart diseases.

He is skilled in advanced interventional procedures. These include ASD, PDA, and VSD closure, EPS-ablation, ICD-CRT-D implantation, and percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Dogdus worked at Karaman State Hospital and Uşak University Training and Research Hospital cardiology clinics from 2017 to 2022.

He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Cardiovascular Academy. He also holds board and working group positions in several national and international cardiology organizations.

Education and Expertise

• BALIKESİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, SPECIALIZATION TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY, SPECIALIZATION THESIS “COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY OF PANIC DISORDER WITH SMART PHONE BASED APPLICATION” (JULY 2016 – NOVEMBER 2022)
• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PSYCHIATRY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE MEDICAL-SCIENCE DOCTOR INTEGRATED PROGRAM (MD.PHD.) – (2009 – 2022)
• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY KASTAMONU FACULTY OF MEDICINE, GRADUATION WITH SECOND PLACE IN THE FACULTY (2007 – 2014)
• ASSOCIATION OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY BASIC, SKILLS AND ADVANCED TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
• ACCREDITATION FROM ACADEMY OF COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES (ACT) (2016 – 2022)
• IZMIR SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL (2003 – 2007)
• HARVARD UNIVERSITY, “POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER” – (JULY 2006)

Diseases

• Agoraphobia
• Anxiety Disorder
• Depression
• Specific Phobia
• Panic Disorder
• Exam Anxiety
• Social Phobia
• Stress Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Adjustment Disorder

Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• Psychopharmacological

Experience

• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Hatay Hassa State Hospital, Psychiatrist (March 2023 – July 2024)
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital, AMATEM rotation (October – November 2021)
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Istanbul Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Clinics 34 and 40, Forensic psychiatry rotation (December 2021 – January 2022)
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurology, Neurology rotation (October – December 2018)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Child and Mental Health, Child and adolescent mental health and diseases rotation (April – July 2018)
• Northwestern University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Internship under the supervision of Dr. Mehmet Dokucu (July 2011, July 2012)
• Internship with Toronto University Center for Addiction and Mental Health, “International Summer Research Program of Institute of Medical Science” program – (July – August 2010)

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Congress Organizing Committee of the Turkish Psychiatric Association (TPD) (June 2024-June 2026)
• International Participation Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies Congress, Organizing Committee (October 2024)
• Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Ethics Committee Member (August 2024- )
• TPD Neuroscience Working Unit Co-Coordinator (May 2024-May 2026)
• TPD Central Board of Directors, Assistant Physician Secretary (April 2022- April 2024)
• Coordinator on behalf of the TPD General President in the “Provision of Services to support the Psychosocial Support Activities for Kahramanmaraş, Turkey Earthquakes” project organized in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and TPD (May – September 2023)
• EABCT 2023 Congress, Local organizing committee member (October 2023)
• European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Early Career Psychiatrists 2022 Fellowship Programme Award Winner
• European Federation of Psychiatric Assistants (EFPT) Scientific Research Working Group (RWG), Chair (July 2021 – July 2022)
• European Federation of Psychiatric Residents (EFPT) Exchange Programme, National Coordinator (August 2021 – July 2022)
• Member of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Early Career Psychiatrists, Task Force on Meetings and Association (August 2021- )
• European Journal of Psychiatric Residents (EJPT), Editor-in-Chief (November 2021 – April 2022)
• TPD Assistant Physician Committee, Executive Board Member (2020-2022)

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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Treatment Methods

Aortic Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

Coronary Surgery

Venous Surgery

Experience

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

National Society for Vascular Surgery

Articles

Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

Education and Expertise

• MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Immune System Diseases
• Asthma in Children
• Food Allergies in Children
• Drug Allergy in Children
• Chronic Cough

Experience

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish National Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• European Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Academy Association
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Pediatric Specialist Academy Association