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Assoc. Prof. Elif Evrim EKIN completed her education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine between and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. In 2003 she received her Radiology specialization from Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, and also spent a year at the Ege University Department of Radiology. After obtaining her Radiology specialization, she worked at Bozüyük State Hospital and Private Eskişehir Sakarya Hospital from 2003 to 2014. Since 2014 she has worked at Istanbul Taksim Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital for 10 years, where she obtained the title of Associate Professor in 2019, serving as the Education Coordinator and Administrative Responsible in the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published research articles in international SCI and SCI-E journals and has numerous national and international oral presentations and journal peer reviews. In 2020, she successfully completed the ‘Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice’ training. Her special interests are musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging.

Dr. Suleyman Aliyazicioglu is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at Kırklareli Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025).

He earned his MD from the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed specialty training in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Pamukkale University (2022). He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

His professional development includes an Erasmus exchange at the Medical University of Lublin (2013). He attended the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residents’ School (2018) and Eurasian Non-Surgical Days (2019). He also took part in the National Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2022, 2023).

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a gastrointestinal surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in bariatric and advanced gastrointestinal procedures. For more than ten years, he led the Department of General Surgery. He is known for his focus on patient safety and his commitment to international standards.

Dr. Gurkan is a member of several professional organizations, such as the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the Turkish Society of Surgery. He completed advanced fellowships in cardiovascular and multi-organ transplantation at leading US institutions. His practice is known for high success rates and the use of modern surgical techniques.

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 1998 and completed a residency at Istanbul School of Medicine in 2010. Specializing in internal diseases, the doctor provides comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring services at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. With a focus on endocrine and metabolic diseases, the doctor is well-versed in managing a wide range of internal medical conditions.

Previous training and work experience include positions at Andirin State Hospital and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Levent Kılıçkan graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his residency at Istanbul Taksim Hospital in 1994. He became an associate professor at Kocaeli University Medical Hospital in 2001. In 2006, he was promoted to full professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Kılıçkan has attended many national and international medical events. His main areas of interest are intensive care, regional anesthesia, organ transplantation, and cardiovascular anesthesia.

*EXPERIENCE*

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2022 - 2023, Gaziantep/Turkey

SANKO UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE HOSPITAL
Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2019 - 2020, Gaziantep/Turkey

HASAN KALYONCU UNIVERSITY

Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2017 - 2019, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

ŞANLIURFA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)

*EDUCATION*

2017, Venice/Italy

San Servolo University Summer School

2014 - 2017, Kayseri/Turkey

ERCİYES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Pediatric Neurology Fellowship Training

2008 - 2013, Istanbul/Turkey

BAKIRKÖY WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Medicine Residency Training

2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Turkey

CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Doctor Education

The doctor completed medical education at Trakya University Medical School, Cerrahpaşa Medical School, and Kocaeli University Medical School. Specializing in endocrinology, the doctor focuses on diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and diseases of the pituitary and adrenal glands.

With a robust academic background, the doctor has contributed to the medical field with more than 25 national and international publications, showcasing expertise and commitment to advancing medical knowledge in these areas.

The doctor specializes in the early detection and management of glaucoma, utilizing advanced multidiode laser treatments to minimize infection risks and avoid direct eye intervention. This approach is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot use medication.

The doctor graduated from the Gata Military School of Medicine and completed a specialization in Eye Diseases. Further education includes training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco and a professorship at Near East University, School of Medicine.

The doctor is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and an active member of several ophthalmology societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Safak Olgan is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. He has expertise in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reproductive medicine. His research focuses on endometrial compaction, the effects of obesity on IVF outcomes, and new uterine manipulation techniques for laparoscopic hysterectomy.

In 2010, Dr. Olgan received the 'Andre Van Assche Kuleuven' best study award from EBCOG. He represents Turkey in the European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ENTOG). This role highlights his dedication to reproductive health and leadership in the field.

Dr. Erol Bozbora is an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2009–2015). He completed his ENT residency there (2016–2022).

His clinical work includes ENT practice at Aktif International Hospital Bahçelievler (2024–2025). He completed compulsory service at Iğdır Dr. Nevruz Erez State Hospital (2022–2024). He completed a clinical internship at HNO-Zentrum Simmering in Vienna (2023). Earlier, he completed compulsory service at Beyoğlu Community Health Center (2015–2016). He also completed an internship at the World Health Organization in Switzerland (2013).

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Pediatric Neurology Specialist

2020 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BAGCILAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)

2019 - 2020, Izmir/Türkiye

IZMIR BEHÇET UZ CHILD HEALTH DISEASES AND SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Neurology Specialist (Compulsory Service)

2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL GAZİOSMANPAŞA TAKSİM FIRST AID TRAINING RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Specialist (Compulsory Service)