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Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

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

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

, 

(Associate Professor)

 Istanbul Private Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Dr. Emre TÜRKMEN is an ENT specialist focused on rhinoplasty and nasal and ear aesthetic procedures. He graduated from Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He completed his ENT specialization at Yeditepe University in 2015. He worked for two and a half years at Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital and served as chief physician in his final year. He later worked at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine and Reyap Private Hospital.

He is a member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association. He is also an active member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Association and attends their meetings regularly. His training includes a Maxillofacial Surgery Course in Turkey and Sinus Surgery Training in Germany. He attends the All in One Rhinoplasty Congress each year. He has taken part in rhinoplasty operations with highly experienced surgeons. He currently practices at Cosmeticium Clinic.

EDUCATION

Balgrist University, Zurich

• Shoulder and Elbow Observership, Feb 8th - March 23rd, 2023

Bezmialem Vakif University

• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Program, March 1st - July 2nd, 2021

Istanbul Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Hospital for Special Surgery, USA

• Observership, May 2nd - June 30th, 2016

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Medical School, 2003–2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011-2016

Kilis State Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2017-2019

Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2019-2020

Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2020-2024

Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

• Orthopaedics Surgeon, 2024-present

Dr. Eldaniz Mammadli is a Neurosurgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Marmara University (2019–2025). He earned his MD from Atatürk University (2013–2019).

He is a member of EANS and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He completed observerships with Prof. Hugues Duffau in Montpellier (2023) and Prof. Michael Lawton at the Barrow Neurological Institute (2024).

He attended WSSFN 2022 and EANS Vascular 2024. He trained at the Yasargil Microneurosurgery Academy in 2024 and 2025. He joined the MGB Neurosurgery Spine Symposium in 2025. He also attended the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congresses (2020–2023) and skull base and spine cadaver courses in Istanbul (2022–2023).

Dr. Zeynep Kabalcı Holtoft is a specialist dentist focused on oral health and implantology. She practices at Memorial Göztepe Hospital and at her private clinic in Istanbul. She was a Specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She served as Medical Director and Implantology Specialist at Spain Dental Care in Dubai. She owned DentalSpa Clinic in Istanbul. She also worked as an Aesthetic Dentist at Italian Dental Clinic in Dubai and Italy.

Education and accreditations: She earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry from Gazi University in 2007. She completed further training at the Faculty of Dentistry at Goethe University from 2015 to 2017. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association, the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai Healthcare Association, and the Goethe University MOL Alumni Association.

Advanced training: Cadaveric anatomical training in Vienna in 2017. Digital implant solutions and complication management in Dubai in 2018. Hard‑tissue grafting with autogenous bone in Frankfurt in 2018. Hands‑on implant training and personalized smile design certification. Beginner and advanced botulinum toxin courses in 2020.

Dr. Bora Murat is an Oral and Dental Health Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He also practices at the Bora Murat Private Clinic in Istanbul (2011–present). He was Clinic Director and Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus (2018–2025) and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul (2022–2025). He held the same role at Anadolu Medical Center Hospital (2011–2019).

He completed the DGI (German Implant Association) Curriculum in Oral Implantology. He earned his dentistry degree from Istanbul University. He is a member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association (EDAD) and the Turkish Oral Implantology Association. He has also attended EDAD and European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry congresses.

Dr. Gokay Gunay is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997) and at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (1997–2001).

He has experience in over 20,000 surgical cases. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. Ulvi Mehmet Meral is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has worked there since 2025.

From 2024 to 2025, he was a Faculty Member in General Surgery at Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital. He previously served as a General Surgery Specialist at Kayseri State Hospital (2021–2024) and İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2016–2021). He also served at the ISAF Atatürk Role-2 Military Hospital in Afghanistan (2013–2014) and at İzmir Military Hospital (2012–2016). He was Chief Physician at the 25th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Infirmary (2005–2007).

He earned his M.D. (1998–2004) at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his General Surgery specialization there (2007–2012). He is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery. He has completed courses in abdominal wall hernia, burn care, microsurgery, thyroid surgery neuromonitorization, oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery, and gunshot wounds. He has also attended national and international surgical congresses.

Dr. Incilay Ustundag is a pediatric specialist with 35 years of practice (1990–present). She currently serves at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). Her previous roles were at Memorial Ankara (2014–2025), Medicana International Ankara (2011–2013), Sano Clinic Ümitköy (2006–2011), Atatürk Training and Research (2003–2006), Emergency and Traumatology (1999–2003), and Kozan State (1990–1999).

She completed pediatric specialty training at Hacettepe University İhsan Doğramacı Children’s Hospital (1985–1990). She earned her medical degree from Ankara University (1977–1983). Her training also includes Neonatal Resuscitation, Breastfeeding, and Occupational Medicine. She is a member of the Ankara and Muğla Medical Chambers.

Dr. Inci Senses is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 30 years of experience. She works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Samsun Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (1993–1997), the 70th Year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training Hospital (1997–2000), and Acıbadem Bakırköy and Bodrum Hospitals (2000–2021).

She completed PMR specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University (1990–1993). Before that, she finished a Biochemistry/Clinical Biochemistry residency at Haseki Training Hospital (1988–1990). Her medical education includes Hacettepe University (1976–1983) and Ondokuz Mayıs University (1983).

She is a member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Scoliosis Society. Her further training covers spinal cord injuries; hand tendon and nerve rehabilitation; hemiplegia exercise; Tai Chi and Ayurveda in musculoskeletal disease; and Lamaze. She attended the 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Dr. Hülya Gürel Savaş is a Radiology Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). She has 13 years of specialist experience. Her previous posts include Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2020–2025), Gaziantep Şehitkamil State Hospital (2017–2020), Samsun Training and Research Hospital (2015–2016), Bafra State Hospital (2014–2015), and Nizip State Hospital (2012–2014).

She completed her radiology residency at Ondokuz Mayıs University (2006–2012). She earned her medical degree there (1995–2001). She is a member of the Turkish Society of Radiology. She completed TSR courses in Breast Imaging and Obstetric Imaging.

Dr. Gul Deniz Coskuner is a Pediatric Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Muğla Training and Research Hospital (2021–2025) and Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital (2018–2021). From 2013 to 2018, she worked at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Earlier, she worked at the Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Training Center (2010–2013).

She earned her MD (2003–2010) at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. She completed Pediatric Specialty Training there (2013–2018). She completed Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation training. She also took courses in brain death and donor care, cancer screening, reproductive health, and smoking cessation. She is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Association, National Pediatrics Association, and Turkish Medical Association. She attends national pediatrics congresses.

Dr. Fatma Nur Gundogdu is a pediatric specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Muğla Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

She completed her pediatrics residency at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (2017–2022). She earned her medical degree from Kocaeli University (2010–2016). Her training includes the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Breastfeeding and Lactation Counseling. She also completed advanced courses in pediatric functional medicine, aromatherapy, and phytotherapy. She has taken part in National Pediatrics, Turkish Pediatrics, and Healthcare Academy Turkish Neonatology congresses.

Dr. Esra Eker is a specialist in anesthesiology and reanimation. She works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). Her previous posts were at Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–2025), Istanbul Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2018–2024; 2007–2011), and SBÜ Van Regional Training and Research Hospital (2011–2018).

She completed residency training in anesthesiology and reanimation at Istanbul Siyami Ersek (2007–2011). She earned her medical degree from Fırat University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997).

Accreditations and memberships include TARD; Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Reanimation; Turkish Society of Intensive Care; Turkish Society of Regional Anesthesia; and an Occupational Medicine Certificate. Professional development covers perioperative hematology; organ procurement intensive care; transplantation anesthesia (kidney and liver, LDLT); ultrasound-guided anesthesia; and TEE.

Dr. Erkan Kocyildiz is an internal medicine specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked in the General Internal Medicine Clinic at Medipol University Çamlıca Hospital (2018–2025). He also served in the General Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic at Lifemed Medical Center (2013–2018). He provided geriatric follow-up and home healthcare at Clinix Medical Center (2011–2013). Earlier, he worked in the General Internal Medicine and Diabetes Clinic at Üsküdar State Hospital (2007–2010).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1994–2000). He completed his internal medicine residency at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital (2001–2006). His credentials include certification in insulin pump therapy, CPR, and ACLS. He completed courses in ozone therapy and laboratory animals. He has participated in various professional congresses.