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2009-2014 Istanbul Okmeydanı Eğt. And Research. Hst. ENT Specialization Training

2007-2009 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine

2002-2007 Gülhane Military Medical Faculty (GATA) Faculty of Medicine

2024- Medicine Hospital Specialist Doctor

2019-2023 Ankara City Hospital Specialist Doctor

2018-2019 Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Eğt. And Research. Hst. Specialist Doctor

2016-2018 Private Reyap Hospital Specialist Doctor

2015-2016 Private Haliç Hospital Specialist Doctor

2014-2015 Muş Malazgirt State Hospital Specialist Doctor

2014-2014 Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital Specialist Doctor

2009-2014 Istanbul Okmeydanı Eğt. And Research. Hst. Assistant Physician

2009-2009 Tokat Reşadiye District State Hospital General Practitioner

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

2023 - Buyukkoc O, Celik B, Yalcıner G, Uzun Ata E, Babademez MA. Mucociliary Clearance and its Relationship to Chest CT Scores in Covid 19 Patients. On J Otolaryngol & Rhinol. 6(3): 2023. OJOR.MS.ID.000637. DOI:10.33552/OJOR.2023.06.000637.

2021 - Akca Caglar A, Akca H, Kurt F, Akcan Yildiz L, Nalcacioglu P, Buyukkoc O, Dibek Misirlioglu E. Sudden-onset haemolacria in an adolescent girl. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2021 Nov;41(4):295-299.1949563. Epub 2021 Jul 18. PMID: 34275424.

2014 - Topaloglu I, Salturk Z, Atar Y, Berkiten G, Buyukkoç O, Cakir O. Evaluation of voice quality after supraglottic laryngectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Dec;151(6):1003-7. Epub 2014 Oct 10. PMID: 25305271.

2013 - The Relationship Between Laryngeal Cancers and Neck Metastases/ Poster Paper

2013 - Use of Calcium Hydroxyapatite as Injection Material in Vocal Cord Paralysis/ Oral Presentation

2012 - Classification of deformities in patients operated for nasal septal deformity/Poster Paper

2012 - Bal M, Berkiten G, Topaloğlu İ, & Büyükkoç O. Waardenburg Syndrome (Report Of 4 Cases).

Dr. Selahattin Tugrul is an experienced ENT Professor with more than 30 years in Otorhinolaryngology. He earned his Doctorate and Medical Specialty at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. This education gave him a strong foundation in medicine.

He worked at Bezmiâlem Vakıf University, moving from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. He spent over ten years there, leading academic programs and mentoring future ENT specialists. Dr. Tugrul now serves as Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. He leads advanced ENT treatments and surgical procedures at the hospital.

Dr. Tugrul is known for his expertise in advanced ENT procedures and his precise surgical skills. He is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. He is also an active researcher, contributing to important studies and helping to advance the field of otolaryngology worldwide.

Dr. Nadir Harmankaya

Aesthetic Doctor

Education

Undergraduate Education

2008 - 2013
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2023 -
ClinicExpert - Aesthetic Doctor

2022
Aslı Tarcan Clinic - Aesthetic Doctor

2019
Estetica Medical Center - Aesthetic Doctor

2017
İzmir Su Medical Center - Aesthetic Doctor

2016
İzmir Tinaztepe Medical Center - Aesthetic Doctor

2013
Hakkari City Hospital - Aesthetic Doctor

Certificates

• 2018 - Mesotherapy Application Certificate
• 2017 - Cupping Therapy Application Certificate
• 2015 - Ozone Therapy Application Certificate

Education and Residency

2001 to 2007: Medical Education, Meram School of Medicine, Selçuk University

2009 to 2014: Residency Education, School of Medicine, Atatürk University

Experience

2009 to 2014: Residency, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, Atatürk University

2015 to 2016: Conscription, Kozluk State Hospital, Batman

2016: Orthopedic Oncology, Experience Trainings, Ibn-I Sina Hospital, Ankara University

2017: Orthopedic Oncology, Experience Trainings, Acıbadem Medical School

2021: Orthopedic Oncology Training, Acıbadem Medical School

Professional Memberships

-Association of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

-Association of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

-Foot and Ankle Surgery Department

-Association of Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Development

-Federation of Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özsoy, MD, is a general surgeon who specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and liver and kidney transplantation. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. He also leads the Kidney Transplantation Units at Kyrgyzstan Turkish Friendship Hospital and at Etlik City Hospital in Ankara.

He is board-certified in general surgery (2010). His credentials include Liver Donor and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery certification (Kent Hospital, 2010), a Liver Transplantation certificate (İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute, 2014–2015), an Experimental Microsurgery certificate (2013), and Endoscopy and ERCP certificates. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association, and the Turkish Society of Reconstructive and Microsurgery.

He has served as Professor of General Surgery at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2021. His research focuses on kidney and liver ischemia–reperfusion injury and on seroma prevention. He has supervised a thesis on hepatoprotection.

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 Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Medicine (2011)
• Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology: Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2017)

Professional Experience:

• Current Position: Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
• Previous Experience: Worked at various esteemed institutions including Medical Park Göztepe Hospital and Maltepe Hospital

Areas of Expertise:

• Extremity Lengthening
• Spinal Diseases and Degenerative Conditions
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Surgery
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries and Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy and Surgery
• Trauma and Post-Trauma Deformities
• Tendon Injuries and Surgery
• Orthopedic Tumors
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications and Courses:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Certification
• AO Trauma Master Course - Upper Extremity
• AO Trauma Advanced Course

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Patient Testimonials: Patients commend Dr. Fidan for his successful surgeries and dedicated patient care. They appreciate his ability to provide clear explanations, his approachable nature, and the high success rate of his treatments.

Dr. Semih Ak is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist. He earned his MD from Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul (2010–2016). He completed his residency at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital (2017–2022).

He works as a specialist at Turan&Turan Musculoskeletal Health Center in Bursa (2025–present). He previously worked at Private Medicabil Hospital in Bursa (2024–2025) and at Artvin State Hospital as part of compulsory service (2022–2024). Earlier, he was a general practitioner at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2017). He also worked at Sultanbeyli Community Health Center (2016).

Dt. Nelly

Dentist

Languages

• Persian
• English
• Azerbaijani
• Turkish

Education

Undergraduate Education

2017 - 2018
Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Dentistry

Experience

2021 -
ClinicExpert - Dentist

2017 - 2019
Prof. Dr. Selim Ersanlı’s Clinic - Dentist

2017 - 2021
Silivri Aesthetic Dental Health Center - Dentist

Certificates

• 2024 - FDI World Dental Congress
• 2023 - International Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Prostodontics and Implantology
• 2022 - Bozok Turkey International Symposium
• 2018 - Biolase Turkey Symposium
• 2018 - Robitans DAY, Dr. Marius Steigmann (Hands-on Training in Advanced Surgery)
• 2018 - Tissue Management Marius Steigmann
• 2018 - Uludag Biocare Turkey Symposium
• 2018 - Digital Transformation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Private Education

• Botulinum Toxin Training
• PRP Mesotherapy and Dermapen Training
• Dermal Filler Training

Dr. Derya Can has been an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Medipol Health Group since 2021. She diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucosa. Her areas of expertise include eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, sexually transmitted infections, warts, herpes, shingles, and fungal infections.

Dr. Can manages both benign and malignant skin tumors. She also treats hair and nail disorders, vitiligo, and other common skin conditions. She performs advanced procedures such as hair transplantation and PRP therapy for hair loss.

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

Education and Expertise

• 1992-1997 ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 1998 – 2003 1998 – 2003 IZMIR ATATURK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL UROLOGY CLINIC
• 2018-2023 IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS UROLOGY CLINIC

Diseases

• Kidney Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Prostate
• Prostate Cancer

Treatment Methods

• Kidney Stone Treatment
• Endoscopic Stone Surgery-Flexible URS
• Greenlight
• HoLEP-ThuLEP
• Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
• Laparoscopic Radical-Partial Nephrectomy
• Percutaneous Stone Surgery Mini-Micro PCNL
• Plasmakinetic Vaporization
• Radical prostatectomy
• Radical Cystectomy and Neobladder
• R.I.R.S.
• Robotic Surgery
• TUR-Bladder
• RADISH

Experience

• Assist.Dr. Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
• Specialist Dr. Izmir Basmane Healing Hospital 2004-2013
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Izmir Basmane Şifa Hospital, Şifa University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2016
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Medical Park Izmir Hospital, Izmir University Faculty of Medicine 2016-2016
• Specialist Dr. Medical Park Izmir Hospital 2016-2018
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Medical Point Hospital, Izmir University of Economics 2018-2023

Professional Memberships

• American Society Of Clinical Oncology
• European Association Of Urology
• European Society For Medical Oncology
• American Society For Radiation Oncology
• European Society For Radiotherapy And Oncology
• European Society Of Surgical Oncology
• International Society Of Geriatric Oncology
• American Association For Cancer Research
• European Association For Cancer Research
• Urological Association of Asia
• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Endourology Association
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Dr. Mehmet Akif Cakmak is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in microsurgery, hand surgery and replantation, free-flap reconstruction, hepatic artery microanastomosis, rhinoplasty, and body contouring.

He worked at Atatürk University, Plastic Surgery, from 2012 to 2018. He served on the faculty from 2020 to 2022. He then worked at Clinicexpert (2022–2023) and Esterian Clinic (2023–2024). He holds certificates in Basic Hand Surgery (2016), Basic Microsurgery (2017), and Minimal Invasive Techniques (2017).

Key results include a 112-patient series on incomplete cleft palate. He performed free-flap repairs in 52 upper-extremity and 56 lower-extremity cases. He also reported a 10-case series on microvascular burn contracture. He performed hepatic artery microanastomosis in living-donor liver transplant. His publications include J Craniofacial Surg, J Oral Maxillofac Surg, J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg, and J Cutan Med Surg.

Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. He has served in academic and clinical roles at top institutions. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Fırat and İnönü Universities.

He completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute. There, he specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal diseases. Dr. Türkçüoğlu has advanced retinal care and now practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital. He is known for his academic work, international training, and leadership in eye surgery and research.

Assoc. Prof. Cevper Ersöz, M.D.

Urology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone Diseases (PCNL, URS)
• Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum®)
• Minimally Invasive Prostate Treatments (TUR-P, Robotic)
• Kidney, Bladder, Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunction & Infertility
• Urological Infections

Education and Career

• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine): Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2006)
• Residency in Urology (Specialist Training): Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul (2012)
• Associate Professorship in Urology: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul (2015)

Certificates

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Observership in Urologic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA (2011)
• Advanced Training in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Society
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

Publications

• Author of 130+ national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Research focus: Endourology, urologic oncology, andrology, and minimally invasive surgery.
• Contributions include book chapters and numerous conference presentations.

Awards Received

• Male Sexual Health – Alpay Kelami Award (2009): Recognized for innovative andrology research.
• 22nd National Urology Congress Recognition (2012): Acknowledged for surgical technique studies.