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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Vefik Yazıcıoğlu is a leading interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in high-risk coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions (CTO), TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart defect closures.

He has performed thousands of advanced procedures. These include radial and peripheral interventions, EVAR/TEVAR, pacemaker and CRT implantations, LAA closure, and carotid or renal interventions. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu is a pioneer in advanced imaging such as IVUS, OCT, TEE, and FFR. He uses these tools to ensure precision in complex cases.

As an influential academic, he has delivered many oral presentations and published research at national and international congresses. His work has advanced the fields of coronary physiology and hemodynamics. He is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu also mentors young cardiologists at major hospitals.

Dr Oğuzhan Oğuz was born in 1994 in Muğla. He graduated from Muğla Anatolian High School in 2012 and was accepted to Ege University’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2013. His areas of interest include Cosmetic, General, Conservative Dentistry, root canal treatment (endodontic treatment) and smile design. 

Dr Oğuz graduated in 2019 and worked in Izmir between 2018 and 2019. He has participated in various courses and conferences. He is currently working on surgical procedures such as implants. Dr Oğuzhan speaks English and Turkish.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex congenital heart diseases in children. He is known for his skills in minimally invasive transcatheter procedures. Dr. Bilici is also experienced in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and advanced angiographic diagnostics. He performs interventions in both neonates and infants.

Dr. Bilici has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. He has also contributed chapters to medical books at both national and international levels. His work supports the education of pediatric cardiology. He has taken part in multicenter clinical studies, including research on the Occlutech® Duct Occluder for PDA closure. Dr. Bilici often presents his findings at major medical congresses around the world.

He has held important clinical and academic positions at hospitals such as Liv Hospital, Medical Park, and Dicle University. Dr. Bilici is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association. He is dedicated to training future pediatric cardiologists and improving national standards of care.

Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Yasin Er was born in Eskişehir. He completed his high school education in Eskişehir and his undergraduate education at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. After her undergraduate education, he completed his doctorate education in Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2013. In 2015, he started to serve as the founding partner of Private Bornova Dent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. Private DentAgora Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, which is our new corporate brand with his expanding staff in 2021, continues to serve his patients in Bayraklı and Bornova branches.

Dentist Yavuz Şahin was born in Ağrı. He completed his high school education at Denizli Anatolian High School and his undergraduate education at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. After starting to serve in his own practice since 2015, he continues to serve his patients as the founding partner of the newly opened DentAgora Bornova branch in 2021.

Dentist Mehmet Aykut Bağcı was born in Kayseri. He completed his high school education at Kayseri Science High School and his undergraduate education at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. He has been serving in the private sector in Izmir since 2013 and serves his patients as the founding partner of the newly opened DentAgora Bornova branch in 2021. 

Hello, my name is Erol Keskin. I am a dentist and partner of Yalova Dental Park. I was born in Artvin in 1982. I graduated from Gazi University in 2005. I work with aesthetic laminate, digital dentistry and implant applications. I have 3 restorative dentistry articles published in domestic and international journals. I have presentations titled "ACID TOLERANCE RESPONSE OF CARIOGENIC MICROORGANISMS AND MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION" at FDI and BASS conferences. "Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 2017. References of my publication; Natural Life and Biofilm in Oral Tissues. Journal of Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry. Coloration Effects of Traditional Turkish Beverages on Different Composite Restoratives. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017.

Education:

1995-1998 High School Kayseri Science High School
1998 Mehmet Akif Ersoy High School
1998-2004 Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.)
2004- 2009 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (specialization)

Work Experience:

2009 - 2011 Yozgat State Hospital
2011 - 2019 Private Ankara Maya Eye Center
2020 - 2021 Private Eryaman Hospital Eye Clinic

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Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry , Erciyes, Turkey 2011 

Experience

1997 – 2002 Resident, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2002 – 2006 General Surgeon, Bartın  State Hospital, Bartın

2006 – 2008 General Surgeon / Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2008 – 2010 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University, Rize

2009 – 2010 Assistant Professor / Kidney and Liver Transplantation Unit, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2010 – 2013 General Surgeon, Deputy Head, Turkish Public Health Agency Non-contagious Diseases, Programs and Cancer, Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkey

2013 – 2014 General Surgeon / Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 – 2017 Associate Professor (General Surgeon – Lecturer), Liver and Bile Ducts Clinic, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2017 – To date Professor (Lecturer), General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Başkent University

Education

1996 Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree / School of Medicine / Ankara University

2002 Residency/Doctorate, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University

2009 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University

2014 Associate Professor / General Surgery Department, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara

2020 Professor / General Surgery Department, Başkent University Hospital, İstanbul

Awards

Study awarded the Best Article Prize in JCAM 2014

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine

The First Trocar Entry in the Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Which Technique Karaca, Çapar, Ali

Dr. Didem Altay Gazi is a Family Medicine specialist. She provides patient-centered care for people of all ages and health conditions. She graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Her background combines strong academic training with hands-on clinical experience.

Dr. Gazi has worked in both public and private healthcare settings. She has served at Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Liv Hospital Ulus, and several district health centers. Her work has helped improve community health. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and TAHUD. Dr. Gazi is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in family medicine.