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Dt. Hatice Elif TÜRK.

Hospital:

Büyük Anadolu Hospital Darıca.

Medical Unit:

Mouth and dental health.

Major:

Tooth extraction.

root canal treatment.

Restorative dental treatments.

Teeth whitening.

Tooth stone cleaning.

Prosthetic treatments of missing teeth.

Education:

Ataturk University Faculty of Dentistry.

Associations:

Kocaeli Chamber of Dentists.

Medical Fields of Interest: 

• Breast Surgery 

• Spleen Surgery 

• Laparoscopic surgery

Education:

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (Medical doctor) 1996-2002
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Specialization Training) 2002-2008

Publications: 

• Tim3 expression on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes is associated with poor response to neoadjuvan chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced triple negative breast cancer CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.81, sa.4, 2021
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy alone in locally advanced breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Turkish multicentric neosenti-turk MF-18-02-study. CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.81, sa.4, 2021
• The Effect of Primary Surgery in Patients with De Novo Stage IV Breast Cancer with Bone Metastasis Only (Protocol BOMET MF 14-01): A Multi-Center, Prospective Registry Study. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , 2021
• Differential expressions of immune check point receptors on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.80, sa.16, 2020
• Comparison between body composition parameters and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy by using pre-treatment PET CT in locally advanced breast cancer EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY OPEN ,
• Survival Outcomes for Patients With Clinical Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Is Omitting Surgery an Option? ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.26, sa.10, ss.3260-3268, 2019.
• Is laparoscopic splenectomy safe in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and very low platelet count? A single-institution experience. ANNALI ITALIANI DI CHIRURGIA , cilt.90, sa.5, ss.417-420, 2019
• Our 20-Year Institutional Experience with Surgical Approach for Breast Hamartomas . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH , cilt.15, ss.171-175, 2019
• Synchronous metastatic leiomyosarcoma and primer invasive ductal carcinoma tumors in the same breast: Mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. BREAST JOURNAL , cilt.25, sa.2, ss.310-311, 2019.
• Differential expression of novel immunological biomarkers in TILS is associated with improved outcome in advanced triple negative breast cancer resistant to neoadjuvant chemotherapy . BREAST , cilt.44, 2019.
• Intraoperative palpation of sentinel lymph nodes can accurately predict axilla in early breast cancer. BREAST JOURNAL , cilt.25, ss.96-102, 2019.
• Improved False-Negative Rates with Intraoperative Identification of Clipped Nodes in Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Annals of surgical oncology , cilt.25, ss.3030-3036, 2018
• Favorable Long-Term Outcome in Male Breast Cancer. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH , cilt.14, ss.180-185, 2018.
• High expression of pdl-1 in patients with triple negative breast cancer with residual tumor burden after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.36, 2018.
• Favorable Outcome with Close Margins in Patients Undergoing Nipple/Skin Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: 5-year Follow-up. BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL , cilt.35, ss.84-92, 2018
• Surgeon variability and factors predicting for reoperation following breast-conserving surgery. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.24, ss.320-321, 2017
• Factors Associated With Delays in Chemotherapy Initiation Among Patients With Breast Cancer at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK , cilt.14, sa.12, ss.1519-1526, 2016
• A Low Cost Training Phantom Model for Radio-Guided Localization Techniques in Occult Breast Lesions. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.112, sa.4, ss.449-451, 2015.

• Comparison of single port and three port laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura: Clinical comparative study. JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY , cilt.11, sa.3, ss.172-176, 2015
• Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy: What is the role of tumour size? A single institution experience. JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY , cilt.11, sa.3, ss.184-186, 2015
• Fibroadenomatosis Involving Bilateral Breasts and Axillary Accessory Breast Tissues in a Renal Transplant Recipient Given Cyclosporin A . JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND , cilt.42, sa.8, ss.495-497, 2014.
• The Use of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System in Axillary Dissection; Effect on Seroma Formation. CHIRURGIA , cilt.109, ss.620-625, 2014
• Comparison of the histopathology and prognosis of bilateral versus unilateral multifocal multicentric breast cancers. WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.12, 2014
• Abundant circulating microRNAs in breast cancer patients fluctuate considerably during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. ONCOLOGY LETTERS , cilt.8, sa.2, ss.845-848, 2014.
• Videoendoscopic Single-Port Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction. JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES , cilt.24, ss.77-82, 2014
• Crystallized Phenol Treatment of Pilonidal Disease Improves Quality of Life. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY , cilt.76, sa.1, ss.81-84, 2014.
• Can Steroids plus Surgery Become a First-Line Treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis? BREAST CARE , cilt.9, sa.5, ss.338-342, 2014.
• The predictive and prognostic role of tumoral miRNA expression levels in patients with breast cancer (BC) treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.73, 2013
• Laparoscopic Surgery of the Splenic Artery and Vein Aneurysm With Spontaneous Arteriovenous Fistula . SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES , cilt.23, 2013
• Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors and pheochromocytoma in a patient with von Recklinghausen's disease. International journal of surgery case reports , cilt.4, ss.216-8, 2013.
• Ileus due to Meckel's diverticulum: case reports. ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY , cilt.18, sa.4, ss.351-354,
• Small bowel obstruction due to anomalous congenital peritoneal bands - case series in adults. BRATISLAVA MEDICAL JOURNAL-BRATISLAVSKE LEKARSKE LISTY , cilt.113, sa.3, ss.186-189, 2012.
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with situs inversus: Advantage of 30 degrees scope. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , cilt.27, sa.4, ss.929-931, 2011
• The use of fibrin glue in surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease: A prospective study in the limberg flap procedure. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , cilt.27, sa.3, ss.537-540, 201

Pediatric Hematology Oncology 

Work Experience and Education 

Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education 

Children Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital - Children's Oncology - Expertise 

Children Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital - Pediatric HematologyOncology - Minor Specialization 

Children Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital - Pediatric HematologyOncology - Associate Professor 

Medical Field of Interest and Activities 

Bone marrow transplantation 

Childhood cancer 

Leukemia Vascular Anomalies (vascular disorders)

General Surgery Department 

Liver Transplantation 

Kidney Transplantation

Education status: 

Master's degree Medical Faculty Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi 1995 

Ph.D./S. Qualification/Specializationin Medicine General Surgery SSK Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi 2000 

License Faculty of Economics Anadolu Üniversitesi 2005- 2012

Tasks: 

Res.Assist.Dr. Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi KBB AD 1995-1996 

Res.Assist.Dr. SSK Ankara Eğitim Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi Kliniği 1996-2000

Specialist. Dr. Malatya Beydağı Devlet Hastanesi. 2001-2007 

lecturer İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD 2007-2009 

Asst. Prof. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD/Karaciğer Nakil Enstitüsü 2009-2012 

Assoc. Prof. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD/Karaciğer Nakil Enstitüsü 2012-2017 

Prof. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD/Karaciğer Nakil Enstitüsü 2017-…

Education Abroad: 

1- In the United States, as a National Cancer Institute Short-Term Scientist for 10 months, sentinel node applications and ductoscopy training in breast cancer, with the National Cancer Institute's Research Scholarship Scholarship at Surgical Oncology Clinic, MageeWomens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center . 2009-2010 (10 months) 

Managed Master's Theses: 

Onur, A., “Life-threatening Complications Related to Living Donors in Liver Transplantation”, Malatya İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, 2015. 

Thesis in medicine: 

Correlation of serum CEA, AFP, CA19-9 level with histopathological factors in gastric adenocarcinomas; 2000.

SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND PUBLICATIONS 

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals 

A1. Kirimlioglu, H., İ. Çetinkaya, N. Bassullu, A. Dirican, N. Karadağ, V. Kirimlioglu, “ The expression of matrix metalloproteinases in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, hilar(Klatzkin Tumor), milde and distal extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, gall bladder cancer, ampullary carcinoma; role of matrixmetalloproteinasesin tumor progression and prognosis”, The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 20, 41-47 (2009). 

A2. Dirican, A., B. Unal, F. Tatl, G. Sogotlu, D. Ozgor, T. Piksin, C. Kayaalp, V. Kirimlioglu, “Surgical treatment of phytobezoars causes acute small intestinal obstruction”, Bratislava Medical Journal, 110, 158-61 (2009). 

A3. Dirican, A., B.Unal, D. Ozgur, F. Tatlı, C. Kayaalp, V. Kırımlıoglu, “Proximal jejenojejunal intusseption secondary to submucosal lipoma in an adul”, The American Journal of case Reports, 9, 295-297 (2008). 

A4. Dirican, A., B. Unal, C. Aydin, D. Unal, V. Kirimlioglu, “A Giant Retroperitoneal Lipoma Case With Recurrent Course”, The American Journal of Case Reports, 9, 89-92 (2008). 

A5. Dirican, A., B. Unal, D. Ozgor, T. Piskin, C. Aydin, F. Sumer, C. Kayaalp, “Perforated hepatic hydatid cyst into the peritoneum with mild symptoms”, Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2, 439-443 (2008). 

A6. Karabeyoglu, M., B. Unal, A. Dirican, B. Kocer, S. Gur, B. Bozkurt, O. Cengiz, A. Soran. “The relation between preoperative ultrasonographic thyroid volume analysis and thyroidectomy complications”, Endocrine Regulation, 42, 83-87 (2008). 

A7. Dirican, A., B. Unal, C. Kayaalp, V. Kirimlioglu, “Subcutaneous hydatid cyst occuring in the palm and thigh: two case report”, Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2, 273 (2008). 

A8. Dirican, A., B. Isik, C. Ara, B. Unal, D. Ozgor, M. Meydanlı, “Tortion of Wandering Spleen: Report of Two cases”, Bratislava Medical Journal, 110, 723-725 (2009). 

A9. Ara, C., A. Dirican, D. Ozgor, T. Piskin, “A case of acute small bowel obstruction owing to metastasis of undiagnosed primary carcinoma of the lung”, The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology. 20, 302-303 (2009). 

A10. Dirican, A., B. Unal, N. Bassulu, C. Aydin, F. Tatli, C. Kayaalp, “Isolated Cecal Necrosis mimicking Acute Appendicitis: A Case Series”, Journal of Medical Case Report, 3, 1-4 (2009). 

A11. Dirican, A., B. Una, N. Bassulu, D. Ozgo, C. Kayaalp, S. Yılmaz, “Screening of gastric cancer in liver transplantation patients: a case report and review of literature”, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciance, 26, 733-735 (2010). 

A12. Dirican, A., O. Andacoglu, R. Johnson, K. McGuire, L. Mager, A. Soran, “The short term effects of low-level laser therapy in the management of breast-cancer related lymphedema”. Support Care Cancer, 19, 685–690 (2011) 

A13. Soran, A., WC.Wu, A. Dirican, R. Johnson, O. Andacoğlu, J. Wilson, “Estimating the probability of lymphedema following breast cancer surgery”, American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 34, 506-10 (2011) 

A14. Dirican, A., M. Yilmaz, B. Unal, F. Tatli, T. Piskin, C. Kayaalp, “Ruptured hydatid cyst into the peritoneum: a case series”, Europian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 36, 375-379 (2010). 

A15. Dirican, A., M. Yilmaz, B. Unal, V. Ersan, T. Piskin, S. Yilmaz, “Acute traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures: a retrospective study of 48 cases”, Surgery Today, 41, 1352-1356 (2011). 

A16. Ara, C., A. Dirican, S. Erdoğan, B. Ates, D. Ozgor D, F. Tatli, MS. Tekerekoglu, V. Kirimlioglu, “The effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on bacterial translocation and intestinal damage after intestinal obstruction”, Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 40, 897-903 (2010). 

A17. Ara, C., A. Dirican, B.Unal, AB Karabulut, T. Piskin, “The effect of melatonin against FK506-induced renal oxidative stress in rats”, Surgical Innovation. 18, 34- 38 (2011). 

A18. Kayaalp, C., A. Dirican, C. Aydın, “Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cysts: A Review of 22 Cases", International Journal of Surgery. 9, 117-21 (2011). 

A19. Piskin, T., C.Aydin, B. Barut, A. Dirican, C. Kayaalp. Preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum for giant inguinal hernias. Annals of Saudi Medicine. 30, 317- 320; 2010 

A20. Ates, M., A. Dirican, B.Isik, S. Yılmaz. Laparoscopic management of an isolated primary omental hydatid cyst: A case report and literature review. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2, 58–60; 2011 

A21. Ates, M., A. Dirican, M. Sarac, A. Aslan, C. Colak. Short and Long-term Results of the Karydakis Flap versus the Limberg Flap for Treating Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Randomized Study. American journal of Surgery. 202, 568- 73 (2011) 

A22. Dirican, A., M. Yılmaz, B. Ünal, M. Ates, H. Kırımlıoğlu, S.Yılmaz. Diffuse Cecal Ganglioneuromatosis in a Patient with von Reklinghausen's Disease. Türkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 32, 1105-8 (2012) 

A23. Ates, M., A. Dirican, D. Ozgor, C. Aydin, B. Isik, C. Ara, M .Yilmaz, MA. Selimoglu, C. Kayaalp, S. Yilmaz. Living donor liver transplantation for acute liver failure in pediatric patients caused by the ingestion of fireworks containing yellow phosphorus. Liver Transplantation, 17, 1286-91 (2011) 

A24. Yilmaz, M., A. Dirican, S. Usta, A. Baskiran, B, Isik. A gallstone impacting to stomach wall imitating a gastric tumour. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 27, 935 (2011) 

A25. Ates, M., A. Dirican. The simple suture laparoscopic repair of peptic ulcer perforation without an omental patch. Surg Endosc. 26, 289 (2012 Haziran) 

A26. Ates M., A. Dirican, E. Kose, B. Isik, S. Yilmaz. First laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of Laugier's hernia: a case report, Hernia,17,121-3 (2013) 

A27. Andacoglu O., A. Kanbour-Shakir, YC. Teh, M. Bonaventura, U. Ozbek, M. Anello, M. Ganott, J. Kelley, A. Dirican, A. Soran. Rationale of Excisional Biopsy after the Diagnosis of Benign Radial Scar on Core Biopsy: A Single Institutional Outcome Analysis. American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 36, 7-11 (2013) 

A28. Yilmaz S, Kayaalp C, Ara C, Yilmaz M, Isik I, Aydin C, Ozgor O, Dirican A, Barut B, Unal B,Piskin T, Ates M, Kutlu R, Toprak HI, Bayindir Y, Kirimlioglu H, Aladag M, Harputluoglu M, Selimoglu A, Karabiber H, Yalcin K, KirimliogluV. Single-Center Analysis of the First 304 Living-Donor Liver Transplantations in 3 Years. Hepatogastroenterology, 60, 1105-9 (2013). 

A29. Ates, M., A Dirican , Ince V., Ara C., Isik B., Yilmaz S. Comparison of Intracorporeal Knot-tying Suture (Polyglactin) and Titanium Endoclips in Laparoscopic Appendiceal Stump Closure: A Prospective Randomized Study Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 22, 226-231 (2012 Haziran) 

A30. Kutluturk K., V.Soyer V., A. Dirican, Unal B, Aydin C., Kayaalp C., Yilmaz S. Emergency Liver Resection with Staplers for Spontaneus Liver Haemorrhage in a Patient Receiving Anticogulant Therapy. Hindawi Case Rep in Medicine Case Rep Med. 2013;2013:204046. doi: 10.1155/2013/204046. Epub 2013 Jul 14. ( volum 2013). 

A31. Yılmaz M, Olmez A, Piskin T, Unal B, Ersan V, Sarisi KB, A Dirican, Yılmaz S. Incidental appendectomy in donors undergoing hepatectomy for living donor liver transplantation.Transplantation Proc,44, 1630-1634 (2012). 

A32. Ertugrul I, Kayaalp C, Dirican A, Tardu A, Karagul S, Kirmizi S. Laparoscopic Treatment of Primary Hydatid Cyst of Omentum Case Report Int Surg 2017;101:000–000 DOI: 10.9738/INTSURG-D-15-00287.1 

A33. A. Dirican, Soyer V, Koc S, Yagci MA, Sarici B, Onur A, Unal B., Yilmaz S. Liver Transplantation with Livers from Octogenarian and Nanogenarian. Transpantation Proceeding 47, 1323-5 ( 2015 Haziran) 

A34. A. Dirican, Ara C, Kutluturk K, Ozsoy M, Ates M, Baskiran A, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Donor Postoperative Biliary Complications After Living-Donor Liver Transplant. Exp Clin Transplant, 13, 516-23 (2015) 

A35. A. Dirican, Ozsoy M, Ates M, Ersan V, Gonultas F, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Consequences of the use of extended criteria donors in living donor liver transplantation. Ann Transplant, 20, 211-7 (2015) 

A36. Ozgor D, A. Dirican, Ates M, Yilmaz M, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Incisional hernia in recipients of adult to adult living donor liver transplantation. World J Surg. 38, 2122-5 (2014) 

A37. Ates M, Kinaci E, Dirican A, Sarici B, Soyer V, Koc S, Yilmaz S. Pulmonary Complications After 1,150 Living Donor Hepatectomies. Transplant Proc. 2015 Jun;47(5):1319-22. 

A38. Karakas S, Dirican A, Soyer V, Koç S, Ersan V, Ates M. A pancreatic pseudopapillary tumor enucleated curatively. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015;10:118-20. 

A39. Yilmaz S, Kayaalp C, Isik B, Ersan V, Otan E, Akbulut S, Dirican A, Kutlu R, Sagir Kahraman A, Ara C, Yilmaz M, Unal B, Aydin C, Piskin T, Ozgor D, Ates M, Ozdemir F, Ince V, Koc C, Baskiran A, Dogan SM, Barut B, Sumer F, Karakas S, Kutluturk K, Yologlu S, Gozukara H. Reconstruction of Anomalous Portal Venous Branching in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Malatya Approach. Liver Transpl. 2017 Feb 27. 

A40. Kinaci E, Ates M, Dirican A, Ozgor D. Low Pressure is Necessary to View and to Protect Corona Mortis During Totally Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 26,978-984 ( 2016 Ekim) 

A41. Tatli F, Ekici U, Kanlioz M, Gozeneli O, Uzunkoy A, Yucel Y, Dirican A. Ultrasonography in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Ann Ital Chir. 87,152-4 (2016) 

A42. Ates M, Kinaci E, Kose E, Soyer V, Sarici B, Cuglan S, Korkmaz F, Dirican A.Corona mortis: in vivo anatomical knowledge and the risk of injury in totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. Hernia, 20,659-65 (2016 Ekim) 

A43. Dirican A, Baskiran A, Dogan M, Ates M, Soyer V, Sarici B, Ozdemir F, Polat Y, Yilmaz S. Evaluation of Potential Donors in Living Donor Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc, 47, 1315-8 (2015 Haziran) 

A44. Ates M, Hatipoglu S, Dirican A, Isik B, Ince V, Yilmaz M, Aydin C, Ara C, Kayaalp C, Yilmaz S. Right-lobe living-donor liver transplantation in adult patients with acute liver failure. Transplant Proc. 45, 1948-52 (2013 Haziran) 

A45. Usta S, Ates M, Dirican A, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Outcomes of left-lobe donor hepatectomy for living-donor liver transplantation: a single-center experience. Transplant Proc. 45, 961-5 (2013 Nisan) 

A46. Ates M, Dirican A, Ozgor D, Gonultas F, Isik B. Conversion to Stoppa procedure in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. JSLS. 16, 250-4 (2012 NisanHaziran) 

A47. Ince V, Dirican A, Yilmaz M, Barut B, Ersan V, Yilmaz S. Peritoneal encapsulation in a patient with incomplete situs inversus. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 22, 659-60 (2012 Ekim) 

A48. Ozgor D, Dirican A, Ates M, Gönültas F, Ara C, Yilmaz S. Donor complications among 500 living donor liver transplantations at a single center. Transplant Proc. 44,1604-7 (2012 Temmuz-Ağustos)

Dr. Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist with 19 years of experience in radio-oncology. He has studied at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Istanbul and studied radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina (USA). He conducts 4D-radiotherapy, IMRT, MRI, CT, and PET-CT. He has participated in 16 international conferences, and is a member of 3 organizations.

Education and Training:

• 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
• 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

• 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
• 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Education and Expertise 

2004-2010: Undergraduate- Ege University Faculty of Medicine 

2011-2017: Specialization- Ege University Faculty of Medicine 

2013: University of South Florida Moffitt Cancer Center in USA - Observer on breast reconstruction for 3 months 

Experience 

2017-2019: Siirt State Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic 

2018: Clinica Cavadas Reconstructive Surgery Unit in Spain - Clinical Fellow on Reconstructive Microsurgery for 4 months 

Professional Memberships 

Turkey Society of Plastic Surgery 

Turkey reconstructive microsurgery association 

Turkey Cleft Lip and Palate Association 

International Society of Orthoplastic Surgery - Middle East Responsible 

Courses and Certificates 

EBOPRAS - European Plastic Surgery Competence Certificate 

Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course 

Reconstructive Microsurgery Association Basic Microsurgery Training Certificate 

Maxillofacial Fixation course certificate 

Publications: 

Ercin, Burak Sercan, et al. "Who needs extra time? Amniotic membrane wrapped pauci-suture model for rapid anastomoses." Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery (2018): 1-8. 

Cavadas, Pedro C., Burak Sercan Ercin, and Alessandro Thione. "Composite Arteriovenous Radial Conduit Flap for Lower Limb Reconstruction." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 5.4 (2017). 

Dayicioglu, D., Fan, K., Skowronski, P., Kassira, W., Thaller, S. R., Ercin, B. S., & Levi, A. D. (2014). Lumbar perforator flap for closure of sacral tissue defect after lipomyelomeningocele. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 37 (3), 173-176. 

ÖZEK, C. Z., GÜRLER, T., & ERÇİN, B. S. (2015). Breast Asymmetry, Its Evaluation and Treatment. Turkey Clinical Journal of Plastic Surgery Special Topics, 4 (2), 1-6. 

Tiftikcioğlu, Y. Ö., Erçin, B. S., Erdem, M., Biçer, A., Özkdın, N., & Özek, C. (2017). Delayed reconstruction of mangled lower extremities: soft tissue management. 
 

In addition, he has 22 verbal presentations and 10 posters presented at international and national congresses

AREAS OF INTEREST: 

 Micro surgery 

 Skin tumors 

 wound care 

 Rhinoplasty 

 Liposuction 

 Breast aesthetics 

 Tummy tuck 

 Face lift 

Education and Expertise 

2007-2013 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine– Medical education 

2013-2019 - Health Sciences University Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital-Specialization Experience 

2013 January-2019 March-Health Sciences University Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul -Assistant 

2019 March-2019 April Health Sciences University Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul -Specialist

2019 June-2021 July Yalova State Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Yalova-Expert

Courses and Certificates 

Euorepan Board Certifcate EBOPRAS (European board Certificate)-2020 

Turkish Board Certifcate (Turkish Plastic Surgery Association Board Certificate)-2020 

II. Marmara Region Plastic Surgery Training Meeting - 2014 

22. Basic Microsurgery Course - 2014 

37. Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association National Congress -2015 

12.Cerrahpaşa Plastic Surgery Days 'Breast Reconstruction' - 2015 

I. Plastic Surgery Assistant Basic Training Course -2016 

39. Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association National Congress - 2017 

I. Obesity Surgery Symposium - 2018 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Experimental Animal Use Certificate Training - 2018 

ISAPS Course – TURKEY 10th Eurasian International Aesthetic Course with Live Surgeries - 2018 

Preservation Rhinoplasty Course - 2018

Professional Memberships 

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Graduated from Cerrahpaşa University in 2015 and has worked in Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Hospital as Plastic Surgeon after graduation till 2023. Dr. Sedat Öz has been a part of the HWT team since the beginning of 2023 and handles all plastic and aesthetic operations.

Work Area

• Aesthetic Approach to the Whole Face - Filling, Botox, Mesotherapy, Skin Rejuvenation & Renewal Procedures and Thread Lifting
• Liposuction (fat removal)
• Abdominoplasty (Abdominoplasty)
• Thigh Lift and Leg Aesthetics
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid aesthetics)
• Rhinoplasty (Nose shaping)
• Facelift
• Otoplasty (Ear aesthetics)
• Aesthetic breast surgery (Enlargement, reduction, lift surgeries)
• Hair Transplantation
• Experience of performing Surgical and Non-surgical procedures on 10,000+ patients

Participations & Seminars

• National Plastic Surgery Congress
• International Aesthetic Surgery Seminar
• Rhinoplasty Workshop
• Facial Aesthetics and Rejuvenation Seminar
• Hair Transplantation and Treatments Congress
• Innovations in Aesthetic Surgery Seminar
• Breast Aesthetics and Surgery Course
• Temple Lift and Face Lift Course

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

• Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

• Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
• Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
• Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
• Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

• European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
• International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

• Basic Good Clinical Practices
• Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Ophthalmology Society
  • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
  • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
  • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S. 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery
• Maxillofacial Cyst, Tumor Surgery
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgery
• Dental Implants
• TME surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

• 1991- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

University of London, Faculty of Dentistry

• Ankara University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Gülhane Military Medicine Academy, Faculty of Dentistry

Publications and Congress Statements

1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79

6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1

17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.

Education and Experience

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, born in Istanbul in 1978, graduated from Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School in 1996. He completed his medical education at Çapa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008, he received his specialization training at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Department of Urology, and obtained the title of Urology Specialist in February 2008. After working at Edremit Military Hospital between 2008 and 2009, he started working as a Urology specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009. In 2011, he underwent a 3-month Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology training at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific research studies, especially in the field of endourology, and obtained the title of Associate Professor in September 2014. In 2017, he was elected as a board member of the Endourology Society and has been serving in this position since then. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the Endourology working group of the European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Committee for a period of 2 years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at the Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology.After that started working at Şişli Memorial Hospital in 2022. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, has more than 100 articles published in national and international journals.

• 1996 - 2002, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2002 - 2008, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul, Specialization in Medicine
• 2014, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professorship
• 2021, Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology, Professorship

Administrative Duties

• Editor of Endourology Bulletin
• Board Member of Endourology Society (Secretary General)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

Medical Interests

• Surgery of Newborn, Congenital Malformations

• Craniosynostosis

• Spina bifida, Tethered cord

• Brain Tumors (children/adult)

• Hydrocephalus (children/adult)

Education

• Ege University, İzmir, Turkey

• Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

• Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey

• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society

• Pediatric Neurosurgical Group, Turkish Neurosurgical

Society

• Internation Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

Experience

• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Neurosurgery (Residency) 1987-1993

• Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery

(Clinical Fellowship) 1995-1999

• Trakya University Department of Neurosurgery

(Attending Neurosurgeon) 1999-2010

• British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital (Clinical

Fellowship) 2002-2003

• Istanbul Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training Hospital (Chief,

Attending Neurosurgeon) 2010-2021

• Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul (Attending Neurosurgeon)