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Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

2021- Currently MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist / Istanbul

2014 - 2021 MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department / Istanbul

2010 - 2014 ÇAMLICA GERMAN HOSPITAL

Medical Director, Head of Cardiovascular Surgery

Department / Istanbul

2006 - 2010 UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL

Medical Director, Head of Cardiovascular Surgery

Department / Istanbul

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2013 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Head of the Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology

2012 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

GÖZTEPE MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2007 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MALTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Head of Cardiology Department

2004 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

TAKSIM GERMAN HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2002 - 2004, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SİYAMİ ERSEK CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

1998 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SİYAMİ ERSEK CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITAL

Chief Resident Doctor

1996 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOSUYOLU CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

1991 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SİYAMİ ERSEK CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITAL

Assistant Doctor

Dr. Feryal Gun Soysal is a pediatric surgery specialist. She was Professor of Pediatric Surgery from 2013 to 2024. She has practiced at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2017. She worked at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital from 2020 to 2024. At the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, she led the Department of Pediatric Surgery from 2022 to 2024. She also headed the Pediatric Urology Division during that time.

Her academic work includes 72 international and 31 national peer-reviewed papers. She has given nearly 500 presentations and posters and has written or translated several book chapters.

She holds certifications in endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. She also has experience in robotic surgery. She is a member of EUPSA, ESPES, the Turkish Medical Association, and the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery.

Our Family Physicians make the first assessment on all issues related to the health of the people they are responsible for. They diagnose, treat and follow up on diseases with a holistic approach by using the necessary laboratory tests and radiological imaging methods and taking into account the physical, mental and social factors of the patients.

Education and Specialization

EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Treatment Methods

Check-up

Health Reports

Experience

Taksim Education and Research Hospital

Medical Residency

Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital

Areas of Interest

-Emergency Services

-Family Medicine

-Medical Check-Up

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital since 2025. She previously worked at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital from 2023 to 2025. She served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital from 2016 to 2023. Before that, she held the same role at Dr. Sadi Konuk Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital in 2015–2016. She completed her ophthalmology residency at University of Health Sciences–Dr. Lutfi Kirdar in 2005–2010. She earned her MD from Istanbul University in 1998–2004.

Accreditations include a Corneal Transplantation Certificate (2011) and an Eye Bank Medical Director Certificate (2021). She has 35 journal articles and 55 national congress papers. She wrote three book chapters and contributed to two international chapters. She also translated Kanski, Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and ESCRS. She attended TOD National Congresses from 2005 to 2022.

Name Surname : Alpaslan TERZİ

Birthplace - Year : 1974

Academic Title : Prof. Dr.

Foreign Language : English

Education

M.S. - Faculty of Medicine - Akdeniz University / 1999

Ph.D./S.Qualification/ Medical Specialization - General Surgery - İnönü University / 2004

Associate Professor General Surgery / 2011

Work Experience

Dr. Res. Assoc. - İnönü University / 1999-2004

Op.Dr. -Gemerek State Hospital / 2004-2005

Lecturer - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2005-2005

Medical Second Lieutenant - Adana Military Hospital / 2005-2006

Assist. Prof. Dr. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2006-2011

Assoc. Prof. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2011-2014

Assoc. Prof. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2014-2016

Assoc. Prof. - Primary Hospital (part-time) / 2015-2016

Prof. Dr. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2016-

Assoc. Prof. - Medikalpark Batman Hospital / 2016-2018

Assoc. Prof. - Private Zilan Hospital / 2018-2020

Assoc. Prof. - Özel Batı Hospital / 2020-

Associations and NGOs Membership

Turkish Surgical Association

Endocrine Surgery Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificates Received

Experimental Animal Use Certificate

Experimental Cell Culture Certificate

Scientific Congresses and Courses Attended

Breast Diseases Congress 2015- Antalya

7th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2015-Antalya

13th Medical-Surgical Endocrinology Postgraduate Education Course 2014-Antalya

19th National Surgery Congress 2014-Antalya

6th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2013-Antalya

18th National Surgery Congress 2012- İzmir

17th National Surgery Congress 2010- Ankara

Course on Ethical Approach in Clinical Research. Gaziantep-2009

VI. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress. Antalya-2007

3rd Çukurova Colo-Proctology & Stoma-Therapy Symposium. Adana-2007

Basic Statistics-e Course. 2007

XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress. Kayseri-2003

XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress Experimental Tumor Generation and Cell Culture Techniques Course. Kayseri-2003

XIX. Regional Surgery Congress. Malatya-2003

Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association Regional Meeting. Erzurum-2002

Dr. Mehmet Erdogan is a highly experienced plastic surgeon and co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic in Turkey with an M.D from Yeditepe University and membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He has performed more than 4000+ operations, is a perfectionist in aesthetics and has developed True Philosophy. He is also a member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Healthcare Travel Council.

Op. Dr. Lorenc Jasharllari is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has extensive experience in major Turkish hospitals. He treats local and international patients. He is known for body contouring and aesthetic breast surgery. His work includes Mommy Makeover, abdominoplasty, BBL, and breast augmentation, reduction, and lift. He prioritizes natural results, safety, and individualized plans.

He has a strong reconstructive background in maxillofacial trauma, hand surgery, burns, tumor surgery, and congenital anomalies. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram. He has published in international peer-reviewed journals and presented at medical congresses.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ömer Bilgehan Poyrazoğlu is a general and bariatric surgeon with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his general surgery specialization at the same institution.

His practice focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery. He also performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery, and endoscopy. He received advanced training in obesity and robotic surgery in France, Ankara, and Istanbul. He has performed many procedures for local and international patients.

Dr. Poyrazoğlu is a member of the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Liver Transplant Association, Turkish Medical Association, and IFSO. He has published in international peer‑reviewed journals and presented at leading surgical meetings. He provides safe, modern, evidence‑based care.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Medicine (2011)
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2017)

Professional Experience:

• Current Position: Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
• Previous Experience: Worked at various esteemed institutions including Medical Park Göztepe Hospital and Maltepe Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

• Extremity Lengthening
• Spinal Diseases and Degenerative Conditions
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Surgery
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries and Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy and Surgery
• Trauma and Post-Trauma Deformities
• Tendon Injuries and Surgery
• Orthopedic Tumors
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications and Courses:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certification
• AO Trauma Master Course - Upper Extremity
• AO Trauma Advanced Course

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Patient Testimonials: Patients commend Dr. Fidan for his successful surgeries and dedicated patient care. They appreciate his ability to provide clear explanations, his approachable nature, and the high success rate of his treatments.

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov is a hair transplant and medical aesthetics specialist. He has performed over 3,500 successful hair transplant procedures. He is known for his skill in FUE, DHI, and revision hair transplantation. Dr. Ahmedov uses advanced methods, including micromotor and manual extraction, as well as sapphire blades. He achieves natural-looking results for both men and women.

Dr. Ahmedov completed his medical training at Ege University and several respected hospitals in New York, USA. These include Mount Sinai Hospital, the Recanati Miller Transplant Institute, and the James J. Peters Bronx Military Hospital. He is accredited by the Turkish Republic Ministry of Health. He has also served as Vice President of the International Patient Center at Medicana Health Group. Dr. Ahmedov is committed to ongoing learning and maintains high ethical standards in his work.

Choosing a gastric balloon can be a life-changing step toward healthier, more confident you. This minimally invasive procedure offers a safe, reversible way to jump-start weight loss by reducing appetite and helping you to feel full with smaller portions — perfect if you’ve struggled with diets alone. Many patients notice visible results within weeks when the balloon is combined with a tailored diet plan and regular follow-up care from experienced medical staff. Beyond shedding kilos, patients report improved energy, better sleep, and greater motivation to adopt lasting healthy habits. Our multidisciplinary team provides clear guidance, nutritional coaching, and emotional support so you’re never doing this alone. If you want a realistic, medically supervised option that empowers you to make sustainable changes and regain control over your health, the gastric balloon is a proven, patient-friendly choice worth discussing with your doctor.

Dr. Soho has been practicing at the Health Point Clinic in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, since 2022, and has previously worked at Esteworld Clinic (2018-2022), Hekimler Clinics (2016-2016), Caner Duvacı Dental Clinic (2014-2016), and Başdent Dental Clinic (2013-2014). He obtained his dental degree from GAZİ University in Ankara in 2013 and graduated from Vesil Levsky High School in Bulgaria in 2006.

LANGUAGES

English - Professional

 

EDUCATION

• Trakya University, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department -

Specialization (2019-2023)

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry (2014-2019)

• Balıkesir Gönen Anatolian High School (2010-2014)

 

CERTIFICATIONS

• 32nd International Scientic Congress of the Turkish Oral

Implantology Association (2023)

• 8th Assistant School of the Turkish Association of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery (2022)

• GreatIST Dental Congress (2022)

• 14th International Scientic Congress of the Turkish Association of

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2021)

• 27th International Scientic Congress of the Turkish Association of

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (TAOMS) (2020)

• 5th Assistant School of the Turkish Association of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery (2020)

• ITI Turkey & Azerbaijan Chapter Scientic Meeting (2020)

• Orthero Education Symposium (2019)

• 2nd A to Z Oral Implantology Symposium (2019)

• 25th International Dental Congress of the Turkish Dental

Association (2019)

• 24th International Dental Congress of the Turkish Dental

Association (2018)

• 2nd International Summer Camp: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,

Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry (2018)

• 25th Scientic Congress of the Research Club, Istanbul University

Faculty of Dentistry (2018)

• 23rd International Dental Congress of the Turkish Dental

Association (2017)

• 24th Scientic Congress of the Research Club, Istanbul University

Faculty of Dentistry (2017)

• 23rd Scientic Congress of the Research Club, Istanbul University

Faculty of Dentistry (2016)

• GreatIST Dental Congress (2015)

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Education and Expertise

• 1997 – 2003 – ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2003 – 2008 – IZMIR ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
• 2009 – 2012 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY
• 2015 – HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY IZMIR BOZYAKA EAH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
• 2021 – UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, IZMIR FACULTY OF MEDICINE, PROFESSORSHIP

Diseases

• Kidney Transplant
• Diabetic Kidney Disease
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hypertension
• Chronic Renal Failure

Treatment Methods

• Kidney Transplantation, Preparation and Follow-up
• Diabetic Kidney Disease Treatment
• Glomerulonephritis Treatment
• Hemodialysis
• Hypertension Treatment
• Peritoneal (Abdominal) Dialysis

Experience

• Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist Position
• Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic Specialist Position
• Izmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital Nephrology Clinic Administrative Responsibility
• Health Sciences University, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine Lecturer

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Society of Nephrology
• Turkish Internal Medicine Association
• ERA EDTA vest

Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. He has served in academic and clinical roles at top institutions. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Fırat and İnönü Universities.

He completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute. There, he specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal diseases. Dr. Türkçüoğlu has advanced retinal care and now practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital. He is known for his academic work, international training, and leadership in eye surgery and research.

Transplantologist