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
I. Publications in International Journals
A. Experimental Studies
Doner F, Delibas N, Dogru H, Sari I, Yorgancigil B. Malondialdehyde Levels and Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Experimental Maxillary Sinusitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 1999; 26(3): 287-91.
Döner F, Delibaş N, Dogru H, Yarıktaş M, Demirci M. The Role of Free Oxygen Radicals in Experimental Otitis Media. J Basis Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13: 33-40.
Tuz M, Eroglu E, Dogru H, Delibas N, Tunc B, Uygur K. The Effect of Replacement Fluids and Normovolemic Hemodilution on the Survival of Dorsal Skin Flaps in Rats. Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29(1): 80-83.
Yarıktas M, Doner F, Ozguner F, Gokalp O, Dogru H, Delibas N. Nitric Oxide Level in the Nasal and Sinus Mucosa After Exposure to Electromagnetic Field. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004.
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)
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.
2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Nutrition and Diet Expert – Dietitian
2017 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
LIV HOSPITAL ULUS - İSS CATERING
Nutrition and Diet Expert – Dietitian
2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
NISANTASI SML PILATES STUDIO
Nutrition and Diet Expert – Dietitian
2016 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
ORTOSPOR ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS INJURY PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER
Nutrition and Diet Expert – Dietitian
2014 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEDIPOL GROUP NISA HOSPITAL
Nutrition and Diet Expert – Dietitian
2014 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
PRIVATE MEDICANA MEDICAL CENTER
Nutrition and Diet Expert – Dietitian
Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.
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
Dr. Leyla Elmas is a Dermatology Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She previously worked at Yüksekova State Hospital and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Elmas completed her dermatology training at Hacettepe University. She earned her MD from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, graduating second in her class with a GPA of 3.89 out of 4.00.
Dr. Elmas has published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. She holds a national patent. She has also given several oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings. In 2024, she received the AAD Strauss & Katz World Congress Scholarship. She was named the 2023 ASDS International Dermatology Specialist of the Year.
Dr. Elmas is a member of the Turkish Society of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has completed observerships and research at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and King’s College London.
Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul (2023–present). He previously worked in the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in Malatya (2017–2023). He also served at Hacettepe University’s Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology in Ankara (2004–2009).
He has been a Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine since 2017. His training includes an Internal Medicine residency at İnönü University (2004–2009) and a medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
2006 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye
GATA HAYDARPASA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
1999 - 2001, Bilecik/Türkiye
BİLECİK SOLDIER TRAINING BRIGADE
Infirmary Chief Physician
Dr. Samuray Tuncer is a specialist in eye diseases. He focuses on ocular oncology and is known for treating intraocular tumors such as choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma. He uses advanced methods like radioactive plaque therapy. The success of this treatment often depends on the physician’s experience.
Dr. Tuncer is an active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology. He serves on the executive board of its Oncology Unit. He is also a member of the International Society of Ocular Oncology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, he is on the editorial board of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. These roles show his dedication to the field.
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
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
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
2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Pediatric Specialist
1984 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES
Pediatric Cardiology and Rheumatology Specialist
1982 - 1984, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
ALIBEYKOY MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH DISPENSARY
Pediatric Specialist - Compulsory Service
1977 - 1982, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES
Pediatric Specialist Training
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.