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Dr. Umut Dinçer is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he has worked since 2018. From 2000 to 2018, he served at Medicana Çamlıca, Medical Park Bahçelievler, GATA Haydarpaşa, and Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital. He also gained experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in 1995.

He earned his MD in 1994 from GATA Military Medical Academy. He completed his PM&R residency there in 2000. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Algology Association.

He has published 60 scientific articles and delivered 40 congress presentations. He is the author of 2 books and 4 book chapters, and has translated 12 chapters. He has given lectures and training at many national and international congresses.

Dr. Murat Ulusan is a specialist in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2018–present) and at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2010–present). He previously worked at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2009–2010) and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital (2008–2009). He completed his ENT residency at Istanbul University (2003–2008). He received his MD (English) from Marmara University.

Achievements include the EORL Congress Best Poster Award (2016) and an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology (2012, USA). His research includes 17 international and 15 national peer‑reviewed articles, 29 posters, and three TÜBİTAK projects. He has translated two books and written three book chapters. He serves as an editor for one national journal. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

Education Information
2012-2017 Mental Health Psychiatry Residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Course and Seminar Participations :
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
Various trainings and presentations at National and International Congresses
Personal Competencies:
Foreign Language: English, Russian

He was born in 1987 in Azerbaijan. In 2004, he graduated from Goranboy School No. 39. In 2006-2007 he served in the army for 18 months in the regiment No. 112 of the Ministry of Defense in Baku. In 2014, he graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In 2014, he successfully passed the Medical Language Exam conducted by ÖSYM and in 2015, he successfully passed the Medical Doctorate Placement Exam conducted by ÖSYM. In 2016, he resigned from his General Surgery residency in Azerbaijan and started his Adult Psychiatry Specialization training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Adult Mental Health and Diseases, which he won in the Medical Specialization Examination held by ÖSYM in the same year, and became an expert in 2020 with his thesis titled 'Body Image Disorder in Borderline Personality Disorder Patients'.

Her scientific interests include psychoanalytic and mindfulness-based therapies, anxiety disorders, substance, gambling and other behavioral addictions.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2011 - Present, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEDSTAR HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

1998 - 2011, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Lecturer at the Department of Nuclear Medicine

1997 - 1997, Izmir/Izmir/Türkiye

ATATURK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Radiology Specialist

1992 - 1993, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Dr. Tamer Cakar is an expert in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, and dental grilling. He has extensive experience with veneers, tooth whitening, smile makeovers, root canal treatments, and dental implants. Dr. Cakar is the founder of ActGrillz Dental Jewelry Atelier in Istanbul. He also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Acıbadem Hospital Dental Clinic.

Dr. Cakar earned his MD from Aegean University. He completed specialized training in endodontics and aesthetic dentistry. He has performed hundreds of successful procedures and maintains high patient satisfaction. Dr. Cakar is known for his commitment to quality, innovation, and international standards in dental care.

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2016 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye

HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2013 - 2016, Muğla/Türkiye

MUGLA SITKI KOÇMAN UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2012 - 2013, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

SANLIURFA CEYLANPINAR STATE HOSPITAL

Skin and Venereal Diseases Specialist

2021 - Present, Antalya/Türkiye

HEMATOLOGY-BMT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Internal Medicine and Hematology Specialist

2007 - 2020, /Bahrain

KING HAMAD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Hematology-BMT Program Directorb

2000 - 2020, Kayseri/Türkiye

ERCİYES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Internal Medicine and Hematology Specialist

2000 - 2001, /USA

FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER, WU

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2007 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

1999 - 2007, Hatay/Hatay/Türkiye

ANTAKYA GYNECOLOGY AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

1997 - 1999, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE BALKAN HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist