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Medical Experience

2014 -Currently

MEMORIAL ETİLER MEDICAL CENTER

General Surgery Specialist – Breast and Thyroid Surgery /

İstanbul

2010 - 2014 NAMIK KEMAL UNIVERSITY FACULTYOF

MEDICINE

General Surgery Head of Department / Toledo, Ohio

2005 - 2010 MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist – Breast and Thyroid Surgery /

İstanbul

1998 - 2010 S.B. HASEKİ HOSPITAL

2. Surgery Clinic Assistant Director / İstanbul

1989 - 1998 S.B. TAKSİM HOSPITAL

1. Surgery Clinic Head Assisstant / İstanbul

1988 - 1989 S.B. ARAÇ SAĞLIK MERKEZİ

Health Center Physician / Kastamonu

1987 - 1988 S.B. SİVRİLER HEALTH CLINIC

Health Center Physician / Zonguldak
 

Medical Education

1992 - 1998 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL

FACULTY

/ İstanbul/Turkey

1989 - 1994 S.B. TAKSİM HOSPITAL

/ İstanbul/Turkey

The doctor completed dental education at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and pursued an English doctoral program, earning a doctorate in 2007. The doctoral thesis focused on computerized axiographic evaluation related to temporomandibular disorders. Specialization was certified in 2011. The doctor has extensive experience in fixed treatments, lingual therapy, orthognathic surgery preparation, Invisalign, myobrace treatments, Roth techniques, anchorage systems with mini screws, cleft lip and palate, and management of impacted teeth. Participation in numerous national and international congresses highlights a commitment to continuing education and expertise in orthodontics.

Dr. Nihal Durmus Kocaaslan is an Associate Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Marmara University. Kocaaslan holds TPRECD and EBOPRAS certifications (2013). Kocaaslan became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2021. Kocaaslan has served as a Forensic Expert at the Ministry of Justice since 2019. Kocaaslan earned a PhD in Forensic Medicine in 2020.

Expertise includes orthognathic, maxillofacial, and jaw surgery, as well as cleft lip and palate and other congenital anomalies. Kocaaslan also specializes in breast and chest wall reconstruction, chronic wound repair, and aesthetic surgery.

International training includes reconstructive microsurgery at RWTH Aachen. It also includes breast, face, and body aesthetics at clinics in the United States and cleft care at Seattle Children’s. Kocaaslan trained in craniosynostosis at Erasmus University Rotterdam and in maxillofacial and orthognathic surgery at St. George’s Hospital. Kocaaslan is a board member of EPCD and active in wound care and cleft associations. Memberships include ACS, ISAPS, the American Cleft Palate Foundation, and AO Craniofacial.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a medical oncologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed an internal medicine residency (2009–2013) and a medical oncology fellowship at Marmara University (2015–2018). He also completed an observership at Houston Methodist Hospital (2006–2007).

He focuses on personalized oncology. His treatments include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and novel agents. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, breast, lung, and genitourinary cancers.

He attends national and international conferences. He welcomes patients from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Georgia, Uzbekistan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

2003 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ANKARA HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2003 - 2003, Erzincan/Erzincan/Türkiye

B. ERZINCAN STATE HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

1994 - 1995, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

SAMSUN HAVZA SEYHLER HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed 3 chapters to national and international books. Dr. Ertas has presented 20 papers at international meetings and 25 at national meetings. He is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association. Dr. Ertas is recognized for his academic work and active role in the global cardiology community.

Dr. Servet Alan is a specialist in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. He works at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital (2010–present) and Memorial Şişli Hospital (2000–present). He previously served at Haseki Training and Research Hospital (1997–2012).

Education: MD, Istanbul University (1983–1989). MSc in Pediatric Infectious Diseases (1991–1993). Residency in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul University (1993–1997). Master’s in Hospital and Healthcare Management, Beykent University (2004–2007).

Professional memberships: Klimik Association; Turkish Society of Microbiology; Association for Hospital Infections and Control. He has participated in many trainings, courses, seminars, and congresses.

Dr. Tumay Ipekci is a Urology Specialist and Professor. He practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is also a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Urology. Dr. Ipekci has worked at Başkent University and VM Medical Park Maltepe Hospital.

He has published 64 articles in national and international journals. He has given 36 presentations at scientific congresses. Dr. Ipekci is a member of the European Association of Urology (EAU), Turkish Urological Association, and the Turkish World Transplantation Society. He serves on the editorial boards of Urology Research and Practice and the Mediterranean Medical Journal.

EXPERIENCE

2018 - Present, Istanbul, Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2017 - 2018, Istanbul, Turkey

ULUS LIV HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2013 - 2016, Istanbul, Turkey

MEDICAL PARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Gastroenterology Specialist

2011 - 2013, Nevşehir, Turkey

NEVŞEHİR STATE HOSPITAL

Mandatory Service

EDUCATION

2008 - 2011, Izmir, Turkey

DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY

Gastroenterology Residency Training

2002 - 2007, Istanbul, Turkey

ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Internal Medicine Residency Training

1994 - 2001, Istanbul, Turkey

MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Degree

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Numerous national and international articles and publications

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Turkish Gastroenterology Association

• Turkish Endoscopy Association

• Turkish Liver Research Association

• Internal Medicine Association

PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, COURSES, AND CONFERENCES

Extensive participation in various professional training programs, courses, and congresses

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICANA ATAŞEHİR INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL

Professor of Gastroenterology

2019 - 2020, /USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATIONS

Invited Lecturer

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL CIVILIZATION UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Professor of Gastroenterology

2016 - 2019, Ankara/Türkiye

PRESIDENTIAL HEALTH COORDINATORATE

2016 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION GUREBA HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

2015 - 2016, /USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF ADVANCED ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATIONS

2014 - 2014, Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE LIVER TRANSPLANTATION UNIT

2013 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL CIVILIZATION UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY DEPARTMENT

Associate Professor of Gastroenterology

2021 - Currently MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of General Surgery / Istanbul

2018 - 2021 ISTANBUL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL,

SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Associate Professor of General Surgery / Istanbul

2014 - 2018 ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY ATAKENT HOSPITAL

Assistant Professor / Istanbul

2012 - 2013 TDV 29 MAY HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist / Istanbul

 Medical Experience

- *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

- *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

 Medical Education

- *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

• 2010 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2000 - 2010, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Head Physician
• 1992 - 1993, Gümüşhane/Gümüşhane/Turkey
  GÜMÜŞHANE PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Compulsory Service

The doctor is a distinguished Orthopedic Surgeon with 19 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Recognized for his expertise, he has received several awards, including the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Award of Best Verbal Declaration in 2015.

He is a member of numerous professional organizations such as the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sport Medicine and the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. The doctor completed his medical education and specialization at GATA Faculty of Medicine and pursued a fellowship in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Wake Forest University in the USA.

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZM-I ALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

SILVAN DOCTOR YUSUF AZIZOGLU STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

Prof. Dr. Ilknur Erenler Bayraktar is a General Surgeon with expertise in colorectal surgery, advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and gastrointestinal oncology. She earned her medical degree and completed her general surgery residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Bayraktar has international experience from the Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute in the USA and Klinikum rechts der Isar in Germany. In 2021, she received the European Board of Coloproctology (EBSQ-C) specialist certification, highlighting her skills in coloproctology.

She is known for her work in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Bayraktar is an active member of the European Society of Coloproctology and the European Surgical Society of Oncology.