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The doctor graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology at Sütçü İmam University in 2012. The doctor served as an Otorhinolaryngologist at Afşin State Hospital from 2012 to 2014.

From 2014 to 2019, the doctor was an Assistant Professor at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of Sütçü İmam University. In 2019, the doctor earned the title of Associate Professor of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology.

The doctor specializes in otologic procedures, pediatric otorhinolaryngologic diseases, snoring surgery, head and neck tumors, laryngology, functional nasal surgeries, endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and salivary gland disease management.

After graduating from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000, he  

completed his specialization in Gynecology & Obstetrics at Başkent University Faculty of  

Medicine in 2006. He completed his compulsory state service in Nevşehir Ürgüp for 1year

and his military service in Edremit Military Hospital for 1 year. In 2009, he worked as a  

clinical observer in Israel Tel Aviv Chaim Seba Medical Center for 4 months. Between 2009-

2015, he worked as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at Adana Başkent Hospital.  

Between 2015-2018, he received specialization training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery at  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. During his training, he worked as a clinical observer  

for 2 months in the gynecological oncology center of Charite University Berlin, Germany.  

After completing his subspeciality training, he successfully passed the European Society of  

Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) exam in Athens in 2019. Between July 2018 and October 2024,  

he worked as a gynecologic oncology surgery specialist at Health Sciences University  

Umraniye Training and Research Hospital. During this period, he completed the DaVinci

Robotic Surgery course and received a robotic surgeon certificate. In 2024, he received the  

title of Associate Professor.  

Dr Cem Yalcinkaya has experience in gynecologic oncologic surgeries, and other basic and  

advanced gynecologic procedures. He is particularly interested in fertility sparing surgeries,  

laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures.

Education:  

Post Doctorate of Medicine : Marmara University, Gynecologic Oncology Department 2015-

2018, Istanbul

Specialisation in Medicine : Baskent University, Medicine Faculty, Gynecology&Obstetrics  

Department 2001-2006, Ankara

Medical Faculty : Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty 1994-2000, Istanbul

Work Experience:  

May 2006-October 2007: Urgup State Hospital (Gyn&Ob Compulsory Service)

July 2008-July 2009: Edremit Military Hospital (Military Service)

November 2009-April 2015: Adana Başkent University Hospital Gyn&Ob Department

May 2015-May2018: Marmara University Gynecologic Oncology Residency Program  

July 2018-September 2024: Umraniye Training & Research Hospital

November 2024- Recent: Anadolu Medical Center  

Experience Abroad:

August 2009-November 2009: Tel Hashomer Chaim Sheba Medical Center, ISRAEL  

July 2014-July 2014: Hamburg Asklepios Clinic, GERMANY  

February 2018-March 2018: Berlin Charite Hospital, GERMANY

Memberships to Scientific Organizations:  

ESGO-European Society of Gyneacological Oncology (membership since 2015)

TRSGO-Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (membership since 2016)

Foreign Language: English  

National- International Exams: ESGO Exam Certificate (2019 )

The doctor graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. With a focus on pediatric surgery, the doctor specializes in conditions such as inguinal and umbilical hernias, appendicitis, constipation, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, ingrown toenails, and ankyloglossia. The doctor has published three articles in international peer-reviewed journals and presented 13 articles at international scientific meetings. The doctor has worked at several institutions, including Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital.

Dr. Bestami Yalvaç completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Çapa Medical Faculty. Yalvaç, who completed his specialization training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, is particularly interested in; Dry Needling, Ozone Therapy, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Sports Injuries, Spine Health, and Kinesiotape applications.

Specialized in Ozone Therapy, Yalvaç continues his career as an Assistant Professor at Galata University.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Fibromyalgia
• Osteoporosis
• Stroke
• Rheumatic Pain
• Shoulder – Back – Knee – Neck Pain
• Cervical Hernia – Lumbar Hernia
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
• Left Hemiplegia – Right Hemiplegia
• Paraplegia
• Sports Injuries
• Lumbar Flattening (Hypolordosis)
• Lumbar Slip (Spondylolisthesis)
• Spinal Cord Problems
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Chondromalacia
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
• Nerve Compression
• Polio
• Brachial Plexus

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Research & Publications:

Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Hasan Celik is a double board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He passed EBOPRAS Part 1 in Brussels (Feb 2020) and Part 2 in Izmir (Aug 2021). He also passed the Turkish National Board Parts 1 and 2 in Izmir (Aug 2021). He is a member of ASPS, ISAPS, TPRECD, and ACELEMDER.

He earned the ISPRES/ICOPLAST Young Plastic Surgeon Award (3rd place) at the 88th ASPS Meeting in San Diego in 2019. The award recognized his axolotl/PRP burn study. He has four publications. One appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2017).

Training: PRAS residency at Istanbul Medipol University (2012–2018). Practice: Estetik International (2021–2022). Artvin State Hospital, PRS (2018–2021).

The doctor has extensive experience in hair transplantation, having worked in prestigious hospitals such as Medistate, Cagiıner, and Acibadem in Turkey. With 16 years in the field, the doctor established a successful hair clinic, providing services for over a decade.

The clinic is renowned for its unique use of oxygenated therapy, which the doctor pioneered, offering patients less pain, faster recovery, and minimal scarring. The doctor oversees a team that performs at least 500 hair transplantations monthly, ensuring high standards and natural-looking results.

The doctor is an experienced neurologist with over 7 years of experience, having worked in both Turkey and Belgium. Specializing in memory disorders, functional neuroimaging, epilepsy, electroencephalography, headaches, and sleep disorders, the doctor has contributed numerous research papers to national and international scientific journals.

The doctor is a specialist in Eye Diseases with extensive expertise in general eye examinations, retinal treatments, and various eye surgeries, including Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, Cataract surgery (one eye), Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASIK eye surgery, IOLs implantation, Transplantation of retina, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, and Laser eye surgery.

Recognized for his groundbreaking work, the doctor performed the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey and received the TOD - Best Surgical Video Award in 2016. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Vitreoretinal Society.

EDUCATION Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Urology Specialization Training, 1 9 9 2-1 9 9 7, Ankara/Türkiye Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education, 1 9 8 2-1 9 8 8, Bursa/Türkiye

EXPERIENCE Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 2 0 0 9-2 0 1 6, Istanbul/Türkiye Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2 0 0 7-2 0 0 9, Istanbul/Türkiye Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2 0 0 0-2 0 0 7, Ankara/Türkiye Bergama State Hospital, 1 9 9 7-2 0 0 0, Izmir/Türkiye Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1 9 9 2-1 9 9 7, Ankara/Türkiye

- Turkish Urology Association

- European Association of Urology

- Turkish Urology Association Northern Marmara

- American Urological Association

EXPERIENCE

2024 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Üroloji Specialist

2020 - 2024, Istanbul/Turkey

BAŞAKŞEHİR ÇAM VE SAKURA CITY HOSPİTAL

Attending Robotic and Reconstructive Surgeon

2016 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

BAKIRKÖY SADİ KONUK RESEARH AND EDUCATİON HOSPİTAL, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

General Practitioner

2015 - 2016, Sheffield/Turkey

SHEFFİELD UNİVERSİTY HALLAMSHİRE HOSPİTAL DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

Rekonstructive Urology

2012 - 2015, Istanbul/Turkey

HASEKİ RESEARCH AND EDUCATİON HOSPİTAL, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY

Urology Specialist

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Turkey

LÜTFİYE NURİ BURAT STATE HOSPİTAL

Urology Specialist

EDUCATION

2021 - Currently

PROFESSOR

2015 - 2021

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1999 - 2005, Istanbul / Turkey

M.D Istanbul University Medical School

Medical Doctor Education



SPECIALTIES

Diseases

• Kidney Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Testicular Cancer
• Uretral stricture
• Erectile dysfunction
• Penile prosthesis surgery
• Peyronie disease and penile curvature surgery

Treatment Methods

• Uretroplasty
• Penile enlargement surgery
• BPH-HOLEP
• Stone disease treatment and surgery
• Hypospadias surgery
• Incontinence surgery
   

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tamer Aksoy graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2000. After working as a Management Representative at SSK Tavşanlı Hospital, he worked as a General Practitioner at SSK Ankara Etlik Specialization Hospital Endocrinology Department and started his residency training at Hacettepe University Nuclear Medicine Department in 2005 and completed his specialization in 2009 and became a Nuclear Medicine specialist.

After working as an Assistant Professor at Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, he started to work at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2011. In 2012, Aksoy worked as an Assistant Professor at Acıbadem Hospitals group and Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Aksoy, who worked as a Lecturer at Acıbadem Hospitals group and Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine in 2012, started to work at Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Nuclear Medicine Clinic in 2018 and ended his duty in 2023.

In 2012, he worked as a clinical researcher at the Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI) Hospital (Amsterdam / Netherlands) Nuclear Medicine Clinic (Netherlands) as an observer on PET imaging, Lymphoscintigraphy and Radionuclide Therapies. In February 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor. He has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

During his professional life, he has been accepting and following up patients especially on PET/CT examinations and Radionuclide Therapies.

He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Nuclear Medicine Association and European Nuclear Medicine Association.

MEDICAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Pet-BT

Radionuclide Therapy

The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.

The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.

Dr. Duran Cekic is a specialist in General and Plastic Surgery. He is known for his skill and commitment to improving medical care. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Mersin University.

Dr. Cekic worked as a specialist at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. He also supported pediatric care as a general practitioner. He received third place at the 40th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery for his research on stem cell differentiation.

He continues to develop his skills by attending courses and symposiums on rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, and regenerative medicine. This helps him stay current with the latest advances in surgery.

The doctor is a distinguished Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgeon known for significant contributions to the field through scientific publications and global symposium participation. The clinical focus includes Orthognathic Surgery, Custom Implants, Dental Implant Surgery, Oral Surgery, and Maxillofacial Traumas.

The doctor has participated in the Orthognathic Surgery Symposium at the Royal College of London and attended a course on Custom Made Implants in Brussels. Memberships include the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry and a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the same institution.

Dr. Fatih Algan, MD, FEBOPRAS, is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. He completed his specialty training in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at İnönü University in 2019.

Dr. Algan is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS). This title shows his commitment to high European standards. He is also accredited by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Diseases
• Benign Anorectal Diseases
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
• Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)