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Born in 1982 in Istanbul, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca completed his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 and then entered Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, graduating in 2006. During his medical training, he was a key player on the faculty's basketball team, winning the 14 March Medical Tournament twice.

In 2007, he began his residency in General Surgery at Istanbul University, developing a keen interest in laparoscopic surgery. He contributed to Turkey's first laparoscopic metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes at the Special Metabolic Surgery Clinic in 2009. He continued his education in metabolic surgery at Universal Hospitals’ Taksim German Hospital in 2011 and completed his residency in General Surgery in 2012.

From 2012 to 2014, Dr. Karaca worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, followed by a role at a Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli from 2014 to 2017. He gained extensive experience in obesity surgery and the surgical treatment of diabetes during this period. In 2015, he became a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University, sharing his knowledge and experiences with younger colleagues, and he was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016 and Associate Professor in 2021.

Dr. Karaca has held various positions as a General Surgery Specialist in different hospitals, where he established obesity clinics and performed numerous successful surgeries. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association (TOSS).

An avid sports enthusiast, particularly in basketball and soccer, Dr. Karaca encourages his patients to incorporate sports into their lives. He also enjoys chess and nature walks. He is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.

Dr. Karaca has participated in numerous national and international conferences on obesity surgery, where he has presented his findings and experiences. He has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of obesity surgery.

CANER GELBAL, MD

Birth Date : January 16, 1993 year

Birth Place : İstanbul, Turkey

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Olympic Competition,Ankara Science High School Olympic Team Captain,Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey(TUBİTAK)-2009 year
• Ankara Science High School-2007-2010 year
• İzmir Science High School – 2010-2011 year 
• Istanbul University School of Medicine – 2017 year 
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019 year 
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019 year 
• Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital , Department  of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery  - 2018 year – Current
   

Rotations

November 2018 year - April 2019 year  - General Surgery Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of General Surgery

April - May 2019 year - Orthopedia Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of Orthopedia

Articles published in nationally-respected journals: 

1. Tatar BE, Gelbal C, Sezgiç M, Karakol P, Uslu C, Kabul S. A Rare Case: Malignant Granular Cell Tumor in Axillary Region.

Oral Presentations in International Meetings

1.Using Mandibular Bony Tissues Which Are Treated with Liquid Nitrogen As Scaffold For Partial Femoral Transplantation in Mandible Reconstruction and Evaluation of Bone Survival: Experimental Rat Femur Transplantation Model 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt 

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

2. The Effect of Centrifuge Duration on Fat Graft Survival 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

3. Are the permanent effects of renal failure not so permanent? 

Percin Karakol, Caner Gelbal, Can Uslu, Burak Ergün Tatar, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

Oral Presentations in national Meetings:

1.Üst ekstremite acil ve elektif vakalarda WALANT’ın kullanımı.                                   

Burak Ergün Tatar, Perçin Karakol, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal  41. Ulusal Plastik Cerrahi Kurultayı, 26-30 October, 2019 year, Samsun,Turkey

TAHA ELKHATROUSHI
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)
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PUBLICATIONS
    •    Comparison of different surgical branches’ perspectives on 3D printing technology. 16th Turkish Rhinology Congress, 2022.
    •    Olfactory and Taste Dysfunction During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study. 43rd National ENT Congress, 2022.
    •    Virtual Modeling and 3D Printing in ENT Surgery. 8th ENT Spring Meeting, 2023.
    •    EuroSurg Collaborative. Body mass index and complications following major gastrointestinal surgery: a prospective, international cohort study and meta-analysis. Colorectal Disease, 2018.
    •    The Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Technology for Mandibular Reconstruction in a Rare Case of Giant Odontogenic Myxofibroma. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

2019–2024
Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Department of Otorhinolaryngology

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EDUCATION

2010–2016
Istanbul University - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

June 2016
University of Iowa, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Research Assistant

September 2023
University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Observership

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COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
    •    ECFMG Certification (USMLE Step 1-2-3)
    •    Laboratory Animal Use Certificate, Bezmialem Vakıf University – 2021
    •    Face-to-Face Cadaver Course – 2023

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CONGRESSES & MEETINGS
    •    17th National and 2nd International Facial Plastic Surgery Congress / İzmir – 2023
    •    Nosecraft Essentials of Rhinoplasty – 2024
    •    Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference – 2024

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AWARDS
    •    1st Prize for the presentation: Virtual Modeling and 3D Printing in ENT Surgery
8th ENT Spring Meeting, 2023

Dr. Cem Çerkez is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his specialization in plastic surgery in 2012. In 2015, he founded Renovium Clinic. Dr. Çerkez is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advancing techniques in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

During his residency, Dr. Çerkez was actively involved in scientific research. He continues to develop his skills by attending national and international conferences. He is a respected member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

Education & Expertise

• 1997 | Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2003 | Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine Specialization
• 2007 | Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Hematology Subspecialty

Professional Experience

• 1998 (May – September) | Practitioner, Dr. Salaha Health Center, Rize
• 1998 to 2003 | Research Assistant, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine Department
• 2003 to 2007 | Hematology Subspecialist, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Hematology Division
• 2007 to 2011 | Hematology Specialist, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital (Compulsory Service)
• 2011 to 2013 | Hematology Specialist, Private Anadolu Health Center Bone Marrow Transplant Center, Gebze
• 2014 to 2015 | Assistant Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2015 to 2020 | Associate Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
• 2020 to Present | Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

Courses & Certifications

• Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Certificate
• Clinical Phytotherapy Application Certificate
• Flow Cytometry Experience Certificate
• EBMT Stem Cell Transplantation Course

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Chamber
• Turkish Hematology Association (Full Member, No: 893)
• Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association (Current President)
• Geriatric Hematology Association
• Hematological Oncology Association
• EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

Awards & Recognitions

• 2011 | 6th Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Congress – Young Researcher Award

Education & Expertise

1996 to 2000 | Dicle University – Medical Education

Professional Experience

2001 to 2006 | Diyarbakır State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

2006 to 2009 | Düzce Atatürk State Hospital – Neurology Specialist

2009 to 2013 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

2013 to 2016 | Düzce University – Associate Professor of Neurology

2017 to 2024 | Pendik Private Century Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

2024 to Present | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – Associate Professor of Neurology

Courses & Certifications

June, 2012 | Trainer Training Course

February, 2010 | Trainer Training Course

March, 2011 | Sleep Medicine Certification Program Preparation Course

December, 2012 | Sleep Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Course

DBS Application Training and Course – Dubai

Professional Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Neurology Association

Turkish Sleep Medicine Association

Awards & Recognitions

2014 | Düzce University Rectorship – Publication Success Incentive Award

EDUCATION

2017 – Third Akdeniz FUE Workshop, Antalya, Turkey

2014 – Fourth International Dermatologic Surgery Day, Istanbul, Turkey

2013–2015 – Faculty of Health Sciences, Medipol University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey

2010 – Dermocosmetology Training, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey

2004–2011 – Medical Degree, Baku University Faculty of Medicine, Baku, Azerbaijan

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016–Present – Hair Transplant Specialist, Med Hair Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey

2014–Present – Hair Transplant Specialist, ISU LIV Bahçeşehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2015–2016 – Hair Transplantation Coordinator, Istanbul University Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2011–2015 – Hair Transplantation Coordinator, Apex Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey

2008–2011 – Hair Transplantation Coordinator, German Hospital (Alman Hastanesi), Istanbul, Turkey

Functional/Holistic Medicine

Medical Nutrition, Elimination diet

Autoimmune diseases

Lifestyle Medicine, Epigenetics

Intestinal permeability, Liver Diseases, Candida

Insulin resistance, Obesity treatment

Longevity

Temperature Medicine

Aromatherapy, Schusler Salts

Preventive Medicine

Skin diseases, Histamine sensitivity

Brain fog, memory impairment, Hyperactivity

Depression, anxiety, anxiety disorder. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

My 34 years of medicine – which is more than half my life… After thousands of surgeries, the excitement and sense of responsibility of the first day still outweigh it. My father was a doctor, a neurologist too. I would always give the same response to those asking what I would be in elementary and secondary school: Neurosurgeon. When I started my neurosurgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1992, my childhood goal was fulfilled. Two points have always stood out from the others throughout my medical career: 1. Don’t harm anyone. 2. The most important relationship between the doctor and patient is the relationship of trust. In line with the principle of “first do no harm” in Turkish with “primum non nocere” in Latin, I have always preferred to perform secured surgeries under the microscope from smaller incisions. I didn’t perform any surgery that I wasn’t sure the patient would benefit from. So I’ve always been in a position to convince myself first of the need for surgery. Then I convince my patient. I kept in mind that the most important relationship between surgeon and patient is the relationship of trust. How can a person entrust his life to someone he saw 15 minutes ago without a relationship of trust? I cared about this relationship lasting post-surgery and even for life. I’ve had the first walks of my patients that I’ve operated in 28 years. Sometimes even after midnight many times… I’ve always cared about some patients’ feeling of their need to see their physician even at 03.00 o’clock midnight. I don’t mind giving all my patients my cell phone number. I would want my physician to be available at any time as needed. That’s what I do for my patients. In these lines, I felt the need to describe my view of medicine. Anyone who wonders anyway can reach my resume and my publications.

Education & Expertise

2003 | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

2009 | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics

2016 | Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital – Gynecological Oncology Surgery

2016 | Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Professional Experience

2003 to 2009 | Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Doctor & Specialization Training

2009 to 2016 | Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital – Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics

2016 to  Present | Gynecological Oncology Surgeon & Specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association – Ankara Medical Chamber

-Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association

-Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association

-Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Courses & Certifications

Clinical Observer | Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre, Gateshead, UK – 2014

Clinical Observer | Barts Health NHS Trust Cancer Clinical Academic Unit, London, UK – 2014 (Two Months)

Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bekler was born in Istanbul in 1960. He completed his primary school education in Istanbul. He finished High School in Saint-Joseph in 1979. In 1985 he graduated from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. In the same year, he started to work as a resident doctor at Tokat Akbelen Health Center. Between 1987 and 1991, he specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology at SiSli Etfal Hospital. Between 1993 and 1994, he worked as an assistant professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in Diyarbakır, Turkey. Later, he worked as the Head of the Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery Department at American Hospital. In 1999, he studied microsurgery at Cleveland Medical Center.
He worked as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology Microsurgery in many private hospitals in Istanbul. Between 2006-2007, he worked as a Hand and Microsurgery Specialist at Columbia University School of Medicine. In 2008, he became an associate professor of orthopedics at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine. Between 2009 and 2015, he worked as Chief of Orthopedics at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Hospital and he trained many Assistant Specialists. He became Professor in 2016.

He performs orthopedic microsurgery procedures at Avicenna Atasehir Hospital and offers effective treatments for knee and hip prostheses in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Experiences

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

Schools / Trainings

Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

Heart Valve Problems

Aortic Dissection

Coronary Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

Varicose Veins

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Aortic Insufficiency

Aortic Valve Diseases

Mitral Insufficiency

Mitral Valve Problem

Mitral Stenosis

Varicose Ulcer

Diabetic Foot

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Raynaud's Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Ischemic Heart Disease

Heart Pain

Leg Artery Occlusion

Capillary Rupture

Heart Failure

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Arch Aneurysm

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid

In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Digital Dentistry

-Oral Implantology

-Zirconium Coating

-CAD-CAM Restorations

-Ceramic Applications

Education

2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University

Professional Experience

2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University

2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University

Courses & Certifications

Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University

Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)

Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Selected Research & Publications

Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.

Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.

Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Assoc. Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a General Surgery Specialist with 25 years of experience. He graduated from Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He completed his surgical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Ozturk has also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk treats complex surgical cases, including bowel and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver metastasis, thyroid diseases, and obesity. He is skilled in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His approach helps improve patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Ozturk currently works at Medipol University and Nisa Hospital. He is known for maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.

Associate Professor of General and Bariatric Surgery. Specializes in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.

I graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, in 1984. After compulsory service, I traveled abroad (UK, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Russia) for a many years to study and work in the fields of gynecology and infertility. In 1997, I received my specialist training from Kartal Training and Research Hospital. Following my training, I worked at Kartal SSK hospital. In 2001, I went to Tel Aviv University in Israel and received training In Vitro Fertilization and reproductive endocrinology. After returning to Turkey, I opened my own in vitro fertilization center ( IVF Center). Following the closure of the hospital in which my IVF center was located due to economic reasons, I started practicing private medicine. A while after that, I started working as the manager of The Gynecological Oncology and IVF Center in Bodrum Acibadem Hospital. Then, I returned to Istanbul, and continued my work in private hospitals as a specialist in gynecological oncology and IVF.
Throughout my long years of experience I did over 15.000 IVF trails.

Biography

Associate Professor Koray Aykut is currently the cardiovascular surgeon of İzmir University. Previously, he was surgeon at Ege Hospital from 2008 to 2013. His specific teaching and research interests cover adult heart surgery and vascular surgery. He has authored 10 articles that are published in peer-review journals listed by SCI and SCI-e and 8 articles that are published in national journals.

Associate Professor Koray Aykut was graduated from Ege university in 1999 and completed residency of cardiovascular surgery in Dokuz Eylül University in 2005. He was cardiac surgeon in Kars State Hospital from 2005 to 2007 for compulsory service. He has been in Cyprus Army Hospital from 2007 to 2008 for his military service.

Medical Education

School of Medicine, Ege University 1993-1999

Medical Residency

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University 2000-2005

School of Medicine, Izmir Democracy University

Areas of Interest

Coronary Surgery

Heart valve surgery

Aortic Surgery

Surgical correction of Congenital Heart Diseases

Peripheral Artery Surgery

Venous Surgery

Closed Surgery for Aortic Diseases

Laser-aided Surgery

Membership

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

Articles

Pulsative versus non-pulsative flow to reduce cognitive decline after coronary artery bypass surgery: A Randomized prospective clinical trial.

Advanced treatment of acute femoropopliteral bypass graft occlusion with Fogarty catheter guidance.

Efficacy and Safety of Bone Wax to Reduce Sternal Bleeding Following Coronary Bypass Surgery.

Effect of Tadalafil on Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Rabbit Carotid Artery Anastomosis model

Rupture of Tricuspid Valve due to Smashing the chest into the steering wheel.

The effect of iloprost on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in an experimental rat