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Makbule DÜNDAR, M.D.

Dermatology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• General Dermatology
• Venereal Diseases
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Laser Treatments
• Dermoscopy
• Non-surgical Aesthetic Procedures (Peeling, Fillers, Botulinum Toxin, etc.)

Education and Career

• 1989 – 1995 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – M.D. Degree
• 1996 – 1999 Haseki State Hospital – Dermatology Residency Training
• 1999 – 2003 Fizikom Aesthetic and Laser Center – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2003 – 2006 TBV Hizmet Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2006 – 2008 Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2008 – 2014 Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2014 – 2017 Memorial Wellness – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2017 – 2024 Saltat Clinic, Göztepe Branch – Specialist in Dermatology
• 2024 – Present Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital – Specialist in Dermatology, Head of Aesthetic Medicine Department

Career

Born in 1960 in Turkey, Dr. Makbule Dündar graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency in Dermatology at Haseki State Hospital in 1999. Throughout her career spanning over two decades, she has worked in prestigious institutions and clinics, focusing on both clinical dermatology and aesthetic procedures. Her interests include laser therapies, dermoscopy, and minimally invasive cosmetic applications. She has participated in numerous international congresses, workshops, and hands-on trainings.

She currently serves as the Responsible Physician of the Aesthetic Medicine Department at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital, where she combines her medical expertise with cosmetic dermatology practice.

Publications

• Congenital Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica: A Case Report – Çiftçi M., Erdoğan F., Dündar M. – Haydarpaşa Numune Medical Journal, 2012
• A Case of Lichen Planus Pemphigoides – Dündar M., Derviş E., et al. – Turkiye Klinikleri Dermatology, 2000
• The Role of Dermoscopy in Diagnosing Pigmented Lesions – Derviş E., Dündar M., et al. – Haseki Medical Bulletin, 2000
• The Importance of Dermoscopy in Pigmented Lesions – Specialization Thesis, 1999

Certifications and Awards

• Numerous practical training programs in botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, peeling, and aesthetic lasers
• Participation in multiple national and international dermatology congresses and workshops
• Recipient of various hands-on training certificates in aesthetic dermatology, dermatosurgery, and team management in healthcare

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Society for Dermatology and Venereology
• Turkish Dermatology Association
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

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

Prof. Dr. Özgür Haki Yüksel - Specialist in Urology

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2003)
• Residency in Urology: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2003-2008)
• Advanced Training: Clinical observership at the University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA under Prof. J. Stuart Wolf (2015)

Professional Experience:

• 2003-2008: Urology Residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2009-2010: Military Service
• 2010-2018: Urology Specialist at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
• 2018-Present: Professor and Urology Specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• 2018-Present: Faculty Member at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology

Areas of Expertise:

• Urological Oncology
• Endourology (Laparoscopy, Robotic Surgery)
• Stone Diseases
• Urogynecology (Urinary Incontinence)
• Andrology (Infertility)

Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Yüksel has contributed to 12 national and 34 international publications, including editorials, case reports, reviews, and original articles. He has also presented 16 international and 30 national conference papers and contributed to chapters in two national books.

Certifications and Awards:

• FEBU Board Certification, recognized across European countries for urology specialization
• Numerous certifications from national and international courses and congresses, including the European Board of Urology oral and written exams

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Urology Association
• European Urology Association (EAU)

Education and Expertise

Medical Education: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1995)

Specialization: Anesthesia and Reanimation, S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2000 to 2005)

Master's Degree: İstinye University, Institute of Social Sciences, Health Management (2020 to 2022)

PhD: İstinye University, Faculty of Graduate Education, Health Management (2022 to Present)

Experience

1997 to 1999 – General Practitioner, Private Marmara Hospital (Maltepe University), Cardiology Department

2005 to Present – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2005 to 2006 – Responsible Physician of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Grup Universal Hospital, Kadıköy

2006 to 2012 – General Intensive Care Responsible Physician, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Şişli

2012 to 2017 – General Intensive Care Responsible Physician, Grup Memorial Service Hospital

2017 to 2018 – General Intensive Care Unit, VM Medical Park Hospital, Kocaeli

2018 to Present – Responsible Manager, General Intensive Care Unit, VM Medical Park Hospital, Pendik

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association

-Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association

-Turkish Intensive Care Association

-Turkish Neurology Association

-Skull Base Association

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.

Personal Information

Name Surname: Yüksel IŞIK

Birthplace - Year: 1980 / SAMSUN

Academic Title: Op. Dr.

Foreign Language: English

Education

Graduated from Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2004

Graduated from 19 Mayıs University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2011

Assistant Professor of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2016

Work Experience

1998-2004: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine

2006-2007: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pharmacology

2007-2011: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2011-2013: Ağrı Diyadin State Hospital and Ağrı Maternity Hospital

2013-2016: Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant Professor of Kırıkkale University

2016-2022: Batman Zilan Hospital

2022-2024: Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital Central Branch

Services Provided

Risky Pregnancy Follow-up and Treatment

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Closed Surgeries)

Infertility

Oncological Patient Follow-up and Treatment

Vaginal Aesthetics

Urinary Incontinence and Other Vaginal Surgeries

Cesarean Section, Risky C-Section and Vaginal Birth

Specialization: Periodontology

Areas of Interest

-Gum Diseases

-Treatment of Peri-Implant Diseases

-Bone Loss Therapies

-Gum Aesthetics

-Halitosis (Mouth Odor)

Education

2018 – DDS, Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry

2021 – Undergraduate in Health Management, Anadolu University

2022 – Ph.D. in Periodontology, Gazi University

Professional Experience

2018 to 2022 – Research Assistant, Gazi University, Department of Periodontology

2021–Present – Head, Istinye University Oral and Dental Health Program

2021–Present – Trainer, Praticmed Dentistry (Suture & Flap Closure Training)

Courses & Certifications

-Suture & Flap Closure Training in Dentistry (Trainer), 2021

-TDB International Dentistry Congress, 2022

-ERDİŞ International Dentistry Congress (Oral Presentation), 2023

-Emergency Skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London, UK, 2016

-AOCMF Course, Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management, İzmir, 2016

-Bego Implant Advanced Surgery Course, Germany, 2014

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-Turkish Periodontology Association

-KÖKDİŞ National Council

Research & Publications

A New Dimension in Periodontal Regenerative Therapy: 3D Cell Culture. ADO Klinik Bilimler, 2023.

Doctoral Thesis: Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of periodontium-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2D and 3D culture environments.

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

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

1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

Specialties

Limb Lenghtening 

Sports Surgery

Meniscus Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

Knee Prosthesis

Hip Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Shoulder Slap Repair

Height Extension

Tumor Surgery

Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

Diabetic Foot

Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.

Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterology specialist with strong medical training. He earned his medical degree at Ege University. He completed his internal medicine and gastroenterology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Binicier has over ten years of clinical experience. He has held key positions at SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and İzmir Bayraklı City Hospital. He also gained international experience at Korea University.

Dr. Binicier diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes early colon and stomach cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and pancreatic disorders, and digestive system cancers. He uses advanced endoscopic techniques such as EMR, ESD, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also skilled in minimally invasive obesity treatments. His clinical skills are built on years of hands-on work in top medical centers.

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He received advanced training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Dr. Aslanov diagnoses and treats many gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes inflammatory bowel diseases, digestive system cancers, liver and pancreatic diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

He is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include ERCP, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis. Dr. Aslanov has worked as a research assistant and subspecialist at Ege University. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Izmir Medical Point.

He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

Dr. Metin Özgen is a Professor of Rheumatology at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He completed his training in internal medicine and rheumatology at Fırat University. In 2012, he became an Associate Professor at Malatya İnönü University. He was promoted to Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2020.

Dr. Özgen focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions such as Familial Mediterranean Fever, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Behçet's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. He is experienced in infusion therapies, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and ultrasound-guided joint injections.

He is an active member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association. Dr. Özgen has made important contributions to both clinical practice and academic research in rheumatology.