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Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.

She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, IZMIR 2000 – 2006 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY, IZMIR, 2006 -2012 RESEARCH ASSISTANT SPECIALIST TRAINING
• ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DEI TUMORI, MILAN 2010 VISITING FELLOW ONCOLOGICAL SURGERY

Diseases

• Liver tumors and metastases
• Pancreatic diseases
• Gallbladder diseases
• Digestive system tumors
• Digestive system diseases

Treatment Methods

• Adrenal gland tumor surgeries
• Liver metastasis surgeries
• Liver resections
• Lymph node dissections around aorta in my Lend metastases
• Bile duct resections and reconstructions
• Alimentary tract surgeries

Experience

• 2010: Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan – Tumor surgery training
• 2013 – 2016: Denizli State Hospital – Compulsory Public Service
• 2016 – 2020: Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Medicine, Founding Lecturer
• August 2020: Associate Professor of General Surgery
• 2016 – 2021 Kent Hospital Liver Transplantation Unit – Liver transplantation and liver surgery training
• 2021 – Present: IUE Medical Point Hospital, Department of General Surgery

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association – 2006
• Turkish Surgical Association – 2013
• Denizli Surgery Association – 2013 (Founding member)
• International Liver Transplantation Society – 2016

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Adrenal Diseases
• Anorectal Diseases
• Surgical Diseases of the Spleen
• Groin Gallstone Surgical Treatment
• Ingrown Hair Acute Appendicitis
• Colon Cancer
• Breast diseases

Treatment Methods

• Classical Surgical Operations
• Laparoscopic Advanced Techniques
• Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
• Medical Treatment

Experience

• Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Surgery Association
• Aydin Breast Diseases Association
• Izmir Breast Diseases

Education and Expertise

• 1977-1978, ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 1978-1993, IZMIR, EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Absekist
• Aneurysms
• Aorta Diseases
• Brain-Peripheral
• Kidneys and Urinary Tracts
• Vascular Blockages
• Different Organ Tumors
• Bleeding
• Diseases of Organs Other Than Blood Vessels
• Malformations
• Organ Damar
• Bile Ducts
• Liquid Collections

Treatment Methods

• Abscess Catheter or Needle Drainages
• Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke
• Aortic Aneurysms
• Stenting of Aortic Stenosis and Inflammatory Aortic Diseases
• Arteriovenous Malformations
• Biloma
• Intravascular Closed Surgery
• Echinococcus Cyst PAIR
• Embolization
• EVAR
• Fistulas
• Stroke Prophylaxis
• Carotid-Carotid Cerebellar Artery Stenting
• Lymphosel
• Nephrostomils
• Embolization of Spinal Cord Malformations
• Percutaneous Fine-Cutting Diagnostic Needle Biopsies
• Embolization of Uterine Fibromas (Myoma) (Uterine Fibroids)
• Drainage and Stenting of Bile Ducts
• TAKE-TOGETHER
• TEVAR
• Urinoma
• Ureteral Stenting

Experience

• 1983-1985, Ankara, TEK Gölbaşı Facilities
• 1985-1990, Izmir, Ege University Faculty of Medicine 
• 1990-1991, Medizinische Federal Government Scholarship
• Hannover University of Applied Sciences Department of Diagnostic Radiology I
• 1991-1993, Assistant Professor: Izmir, Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1992, Military service at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• 1993, Associate Professor: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000, Professor: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• September 9, 2002, Head of Interventional Radiology Department: Ege University
• 2008-2012, Head of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department: Central Hospital of Oilworkers, Baku
• 2012-2024, Head of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department: Republic Medical Center, Baku 
• Professor of Radiology - Lecturer: Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku. 

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

• 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

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone diseases
• Benign prostate hyperplasia
• Minimally invasive prostate treatments (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum, TUR-P,..)
• Kidney Diseases
• Prostate Diseases
• Bladder Diseases
• Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunctions - Infertility
• Infections

Education

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2006
• PhD: Urology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, 2012

Professional and Observational Experience in Medicine

• Research Assistant, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, 10/2006 - 03/2007
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem Valide Sultan Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, 08/2007 - 10/2010
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem University, Department of Urology, 10/2010 - 08/2012
• Observer, University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 05/2011 - 06/2011
• Specialist, Idil State Hospital, Idil, Şırnak, 11/2012 - 08/2014
• Specialist, Giresun Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, 09/2014 - 2015
• Associate Professor, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Urology, 2015 - 2024
• Associate Professor, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024 - Present

Awards Received

• Effects of Sildenafil Citrate and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase, and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Rat Cavernous Tissues. Ilbey Y.Ö, Şimşek A, Özcan L, Cilli M, Polat E.C, Ersöz C, Somay A, Özbek E. 8th National Andrology Congress (International Participation), İzmir, Turkey, May 20-23. Congress Abstract Book; 22: SS-01 (2009). (Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award)
• Extraperitoneal (EXPERT-ONOL) Sacrocolpopexy in the Treatment of Advanced Uterovaginal and Vaginal Prolapse: Intermediate-Term Results. Önol Ş.Y, Armağan A, Tepeler A, Başıbüyük İ, Ersöz C, Erdem M.R. 22nd National Urology Congress (International Participation), Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, May 02-06. Congress Abstract Book, 369: V-021 (2012).

Certificates

• Prof. Cevper Ersöz has over 130 national and international publications.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 18.08.1968

Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli

Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to

TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)

Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)

Foreign Language: English

WORK EXPERIENCE

- May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

- July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital

- Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

Education and Specialization
-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
-Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center – Thoracic Surgery, Specialization

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
-Turkish Thoracic Society
-Turkish Lung Cancer Society
-Anatolian Pathology Society

Areas of Interest

-Lung cancer surgery

-Surgery for bronchiectasis

-Surgical treatment of hydatid cysts

-Pneumothorax

-Surgery for emphysema

-Treatment of excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis)

-Surgical treatment of diaphragm diseases

-Surgical diagnosis and management of pleural effusion

Education
1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Experience
1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Medical Association
-Turkish Surgical Society
-Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
-Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
-Society of Endocrine Surgery

Experience

Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

Çarşamba State Hospital (1987-2004)

Arapgir State Hospital

Incirli Hospital (1983-1985)

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Specialization

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

National Surgery Congress

Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Congresses

Professional Memberships

Laparoscopic Surgery Association

National Association of Surgery

Turkish Medical Association

Specializations

Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries

Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery

Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery

Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery

Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Specializations

• Head and Neck Surgery
• Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
• Dizziness (Vertigo)
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
• Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery
• Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery
• Microsurgery for Head and Neck Diseases
• Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years in the field. He is a Professor at Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center. He is known for his research in bone healing, osteoporosis prediction, and orthopedic biomechanics. He has published many articles in leading international journals.

Dr. Beytemur has served as Chief Physician and has led improvements in orthopedic care and education. He holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He has also completed international courses, including the AO Pediatric Trauma Course. He specializes in complex surgeries, such as bone tumor treatment and advanced fracture management. He is active in Turkish orthopedic associations and has supervised important theses, helping to advance orthopedic science and education.

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Specializations

Adult and Pediatric ENT Diseases

Plastic Surgery Procedures (Rhinoplasty, Protruding Ear Correction)

Filling-Botox Procedures

Endoscopic/Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery

Tonsil and Adenoid Operations with Plasma-Evaporation Method

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases