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Dr. Fatih Aydin is a pediatrician with expertise in child health check-ups, vaccinations, febrile illnesses, constipation, and infantile colic. He completed his medical degree and pediatrics training at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine from 1990 to 2002.

Dr. Aydin worked as the lead pediatric and neonatal intensive care doctor at Fatih Medical Park from 2002 to 2021. Since May 2021, he has been practicing at Liv Vadistanbul Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon with expertise in breast, gallbladder, thyroid diseases, and hernia repairs. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. In 2004, he earned a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. He became an Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2014 through the Inter-University Board.

Dr. Zengel is skilled in advanced surgical procedures. His experience includes skin and breast-conserving mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and ROLL/SNOLL techniques. He has held important positions at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, including Education Officer.

He is a member of several professional associations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Aegean Region Surgery Association and is a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association.

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

Dr. Özcan Uzun is a nephrology specialist. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine (2005-2011). He completed his internal medicine and nephrology training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016, 2018-2022).

Dr. Uzun treats acute and chronic kidney failure, diabetic kidney disease, Fabry disease, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, kidney disease related to heart failure, and vasculitis. He is skilled in managing diabetic kidney disease, treating glomerulonephritis, providing hemodialysis, and controlling hypertension.

He has worked as an internal medicine specialist at Batman Training and Research Hospital. He also served as a nephrology specialist at Yalova State Hospital. Dr. Uzun is a member of the Turkish Nephrology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.

Dr. Mert Filibeli is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed his residency at the University of Health Sciences Tepecik Teaching and Research Hospital in 2017. He currently works as a surgeon at Medicalpark Hospital and İzmir University of Economics. He has also worked at Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Teaching and Research Hospital and Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital.

Dr. Filibeli is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 2012. He has also been a member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council since 2017. He is fluent in English (YDS 87.5) and German (Deutsches Sprachdiplom C-2).

Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

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. Evren Sandal is a specialist in Brain and Neurosurgery. He completed his medical degree at Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his neurosurgery training in 2015. Dr. Sandal focuses on skull base, craniocervical junction, and neurovascular surgery. He has extensive experience in these fields.

Dr. Sandal has worked at the Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. He also contributed to laboratory and clinical studies in skull base and cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He has collaborated with experts such as Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and Prof. Başkaya. These experiences have strengthened his skills in complex neurosurgical procedures.

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

Dr. M. Reşat Arpacı graduated from the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and began his career as an Emergency Physician in Sakarya. His interest in aesthetic medicine gradually led him to focus solely on hair transplantation. He received his initial training in this field at prestigious clinics in Turkey and abroad.

In 2002, he obtained a Micrograft Hair Transplantation Certification from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) in Berlin, gaining the authority to perform hair transplants using the FUT technique. That same year, he earned a Biofibre Synthetic Hair Transplantation Certification through the Milan Hair Transplant Institute and established hair restoration clinics in Kuşadası and İzmir, Turkey. Between 2004-2005, he received a Medical Aesthetic License from the Flavius Aesthetic Training Center, approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

In 2006, he began using the FUE technique and perfected his skills through extensive work with this method. He also had the opportunity to train with Dr. Bessam Farjo, one of the world's leading hair restoration surgeons. In 2007, he invented and patented a unique FUE micromotor technique that allows hair restoration surgeons to work with a maximum number of hair grafts. From 2008-2011, he served as the founder, president, and chief trainer of a Beauty and Aesthetic School accredited by the Ministry of National Education in İzmir.

In 2010, he moved his hair transplantation practice to Istanbul, where he has been leading various high-profile hair transplant centers in the city. He has worked at several clinics across Turkey and served as the Head of the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Center. As of August 2024, he continues his career as a hair transplant surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic.

After graduating from Fırat University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, he worked as a physician in Şırnak Silopi Health Center No. 3 for 2 years. In 2011, he started his specialization in Manisa Celal Bayar University, Otorhinolaryngology.

He completed his specialization in ENT Diseases Specialization in 2016. In 2016, he succeeded in the written and oral exams organized by the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association and was entitled to receive a Certificate of Proficiency.

He worked as an Ear Nose and Throat Diseases Specialist at Manisa Merkez Efendi State Hospital between 2016-2021. He has been working at Private ENTO ENT Surgical Medical Center since October 2021.

EDUCATION

2008 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2013 Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology

EXPERIENCE

2015 - 2022 - Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital

2022 – Medipol University Pendik Hospital

PUBLICATIONS

1. Ender A, Gunes A, Kandemir B, Calisir K, Kalayci M, Genc O, Ozerturk Y.

Evaluation of the Cornea and Anterior Chamber Morphologic Changes After Penetrating Keratoplasty in Patients With Keratoconus. Eye Contact Lens. 2017 Jul;43(4):236-239. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000260. PMID: 27058826.

1. GENÇ, Oğuzhan; BULUT, Nurullah; ENDER, Abdulkadir. Keratoplasty surgery indications and surgical techniques. J Kartal TR, 2012, 23: 61-4.

1. CALIŞIR, K., KALAYCI, M., ENDER, A., YAVUZ, L., & DEMİR, A. (2016). Nd:YAG Laser

The Effect of Posterior Capsulotomy on Macular Thickness. Journal of Kartal Training & Research Hospital/Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 27(1).

1. Genc, O., Kubaloglu, A., Gunes, AS, Cinar, TK, Bulut, N., Evcili, PS, & Ender, A. (2012). Keratometric values change after Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital, 23(3), 137-143.

Education:

• HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Pediatrics and Pediatric Health Sciences in 2017.
• UFUK UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Basic Biotechnology (Ph.D.) in 2011.
• ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Obtained Doctorate in Medicine in 2021.
• ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

• Experience:
• 2017 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Neonatology
• 2011 Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Child Health and Diseases
• 2006 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe School of Medicine (1994-2001)

Specialty training: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2002-2008)

In 2015, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor.

On February 01, 2021, he was promoted to Professor.

Professional Positions:

• Consultant MD, Balıkesir Military Hospital (2008-2009)

• Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2009-2011)

• Assistant Professor MD, Dicle University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2011-2017)

• Associate Professor MD, Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2017-2020)

• Professor MD, Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2021 – Ongoing)

Education

• 2000, (Undergraduate / Graduate) Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• 2006, (PhD/ Specialty) Pediatrics, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 2001-2002, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department
• 2002-2006, (Research Assistant) Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2006-2010, (Specialist) Bolu Izzet Baysal Women's Health and Pediatric Hospital
• 2010-2016, (Assistant Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016, (Associate Professor) Department of Pediatrics, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018-2019, (Associate Professor) Istanbul Private Ersoy Hospital

2019-2024

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(Associate Professor)

 Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
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Personal information

Title: Associate Professor

Branch: Urology

Work History:

1 Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital

2 Kars State Hospital

3 Çatalca İlyas Çokay State Hospital

4 Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Urology Clinic

5 Gayrettepe Florence Nightinagle Hospital

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Education

2007 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

2012 - Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (Specialization)