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Dr. Mehmet Sagir is a Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at Acıbadem Maslak Private Hospital (2020–2025). He also served as Chief Clinical Physician at Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2019–2020). Earlier, he held specialist roles in Malatya and Kastamonu.

Education: MD, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2000–2007). Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital (2009–2014). Membership: Turkish Medical Association. Certifications and training: Animal Experiments Usage Certificate (2012). Microsurgery Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Neurosurgery (2012).

Publications: 12 articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. Five in national journals. Four papers presented at international scientific meetings with proceedings.

2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

2012 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

2009 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

DR. SAMİ ULUS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

2008 - 2009, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL FACULTY

Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist

Prof. Müge Gökçe is a pediatric hematologist and cancer specialist based in Turkey with expertise in bone marrow transplantation. She has held positions in various hospitals since 2001 and holds degrees in general medicine, pediatrics, and pediatric hematology and oncology. She is a member of the Turkish Hematology Association, the Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology, and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICAL PARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist

2017 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL NEW CENTURY UNIVERSITY GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist

2013 - 2017, Van/Türkiye

VAN YUZUNCUYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist

2011 - 2013, Van / Türkiye

VAN TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist

2004 - 2007, Agri / Türkiye

AĞRI PATNOS STATE HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine Specialist

2023 - Present, Antalya/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ANTALYA HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2019 - 2022, Alanya/Türkiye

ALAADDİN KEYKUBAT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Cardiology Specialist

2008 - 2008, Ohio/USA

CLEVELAND CLINIC

Cardiology Specialist

2008 - 2018, Alanya/Türkiye

BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Cardiology Specialist

2008 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICAL PARK SILIVRI HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2006 - 2008, Antalya/Türkiye

AN-DEVA LIFE HEART CENTER

Cardiology Specialist

2005 - 2006, Izmit/Türkiye

GÖLCÜK MILITARY HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2004 - 2005, Silivri/Türkiye

NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

Education:

Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

Professional Experience:

General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

Bartın (2000-2004)

Specialization:  

Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

Istanbul (2004-2010)

Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

Specialization (2004-2010)

Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

(2012-2014)

Lecturer

Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

Specialist Physician

Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

Specialist Physician

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

Specialist Physician

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

2023 –

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

Skills and Achievements:

Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

Dr. Gamze Etemoglu is an experienced dentist with over 25 years in practice. She specializes in smile design, dental prosthesis, and advanced soft tissue laser treatments. Dr. Etemoglu has performed hundreds of procedures, including All-on-4 dental implants, veneers, tooth extractions, and teeth whitening. Her patients consistently report high satisfaction with her care.

She earned her DDS from Ege University in 1997 and is accredited by the Turkish Dental Association. Dr. Etemoglu is known for her skills in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She is recognized for her precision, innovative approach, and dedication to quality dental care.

Dr. Rafet Ozay is an Associate Professor who specializes in neurovascular surgery. He focuses on both microsurgery and endovascular techniques. Dr. Ozay has broad experience in neurosurgery. He has worked at top medical centers, including Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, and Etlik City Hospital.

Dr. Ozay is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association. He is also proficient in English, as shown by his ÜDS Exam score of 70 in 2007. He has advanced from Chief Assistant to Associate Professor during his career. This reflects his skill and dedication to neurosurgery.

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a skilled surgeon with expertise in general, laparoscopic, robotic, endocrine, and bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s top medical schools.

Dr. Tekelioglu is known for his work in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. These techniques help patients recover faster and with fewer complications. He has performed many successful surgeries in his areas of focus and holds accreditation from leading medical boards. His dedication to quality care is shown in his strong surgical results and high patient satisfaction.