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Pediatric Cardiology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Experience

2021 Private Nisa Hospital

2020 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2015 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010- 2015 Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Training and Research Hospital

2008 – 2009 Gata Pediatric Cardiology 

1999 – 2003 Merzifon Aviation Medicine Center

Education

2006 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Pediatric Cardiology

1998 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Child Health and Diseases

1991 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2017 - 2020 Acıpayam State Hospital

2016 - 2017 Izmir Public Health Laboratory

2013 - 2016 Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

2011 - 2013 Pendik State Hospital

2011 - 2011 Midyat State Hospital

2004 - 2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Acipayam State Hospital

Izmir Public Health Laboratory

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Pendik State Hospital

Midyat State Hospital

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Publications

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

Bulent Ertugrul, Çağrı Buke, Özlem Saylak Ersoy, Bengisu Ay, Dilek Senen Demirez, Öner Savk. Intralesional epidermal growth factor for diabetic foot wounds: the first cases in Turkey. Diabetic foot and ankle.6: August 2015

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Causative pathogens and antibiotic resistance in diabetic foot infections: A prospective multi-center study. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, Volume 30, Issue 5, July 2016,910-916

Alpay Arı, Ali Ilgın Olut, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Meltem Zencir, Mehmet Umut Çayıröz. A small outbreak of Serratia liquefaciens bacteremia due to use of contaminated saline infusion solution for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 49, 2017, 639-40

B- PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Bacterial Etiology And Antimicrobial Resistance In Dfıs; A Multicenter Prospective Trial Of “Turk-Day”. Congress of Balkan Millitary Medical Committee, 8-11 June 2015, Greece

C- ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

VildanAvkan Oğuz, Bengisu Ay, Vasfi Karatosun, Zeynep Gülay; A Case of Total Knee Arthroplasty in which Aeromonas Hydrophila Was Isolated in Perioperative Culture: Trakya Univ Medical Faculty Journal, 2009

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group recommended for influenza vaccination. Medical Journal of İzmir Hospital 2013; 17 (4): 241-245

B Ay, S Calik, B Karaca, S Tosun. Atypical Mediterranean spotted fever: First case from Aegean Region. Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital Journal. 2016; 26(2):175-177

B Ay, E Ozdemir, N Unel, S Calik, B Karaca. Telbivudine-Related Myopathy: A Case Report. Viral Hepat J 2016; 22: 37-38

D- PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group who are recommended to receive influenza vaccination. 5th National Vaccine Symposium, 25-29 September 2013, Ankara

''Evaluation of 4 Patients Receiving Telaprevir for Chronic Hepatitis C'' “Speech 7" Istanbul – Marriott Asia Hotel; 'Our Turkey Teleprevir Experience Symposium, 21 September 2013'

Bengisu Ay, Alpay Arı, Nalan Ünel, Erman Özdemir, Selma Tosun; Our experience with telaprevir in two centers: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Bengisu Ay, Erman Özdemir, Nalan Ünel; Myopathy side effect of telbivudine treatment due to a case: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Gülsüm Altın, Aslı Keleş, Bengisu Ay, Ebru Dik, Meltem Zencir, Halil Erkan, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the differences and knowledge levels of individuals in the society about the transmission routes of Hepatitis B virus. BUHASDER 6. Tepecik Infection Days Symposium. 04-08 November 2015 Muğla.

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Causative Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Susceptibilities in Diabetic Foot Infection; A Multicenter Study “TURK-DAY”. 5th EKMUD Scientific Platform, 01-04 April 2015, İzmir.

Dr. Akin Akyurt is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine. He completed advanced fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. He also holds a PhD focused on immunomodulatory therapy for uveitis.

Dr. Akyurt is certified in LASIK, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS.

He has presented at major international congresses, such as the World Ophthalmology Congress and ESCRS meetings. He has contributed to advances in cataract and refractive surgery.

Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

Specialist in the area of regenerative medicine

Areas of Interests

• Face and Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy)
• Mommy Makeover (Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty)
• Arm and Leg Lift after Massive Weight Loss
• Lipedema Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Diabetic Foot – Reconstructive Procedures for Lower Extremities and Trunk
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgery
• PRP, Dermal Fillers, Botox
• Microsurgery
• Age-Related Skin Laxity and Rejuvenation

Education:

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Medical Degree), 2003–2009
• Münster University, Germany (Erasmus), 2007–2008
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2010–2016
• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea – Microsurgery Fellowship, 2015–2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2025–Present)
• Istinye University, MedicalPark GOP Hospital, Istanbul (2019–2025)
• Aydın University, MedicalPark Liv Florya Hospital, Istanbul (2018–2019)
• Gümüşhane State Hospital, Turkey (2016–2018)
• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea (2015–2016)
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Assistant Doctor (2010–2016)

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Basaran K, Datli A, Sagir M, et al. Blunt Trauma Induced Closed Femoral Bone Fracture in a Rat Model. J Reconstr Microsurg 2025.
• Gurbuz MS, Datli A. Visual and Psychological Perceptions in Aesthetic Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024.
• Caghan P, Datli A, et al. Panniculectomy with Bariatric Surgery. Ann Ital Chir. 2023.
• Datli A, Demirel O. Free-style Brachial Artery Flap in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Int Wound J. 2023.
• Demirel O, Datli A. Double Layer Perichondrial Flap in Tip Graft. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022.
• Caghan P, Datli A, et al. Emergency Surgical Outcomes in COVID-19 Pandemic. Ann Ital Chir. 2020.
• Datli A, Karasoy I, et al. Lower Extremity Reconstruction Challenges. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020.
• Datli A, Suh H, et al. Free-style Deepithelialized Propeller Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017.
• Basaran K, Datli A, et al. Cyst Formation After Rhinoplasty. J Craniofac Surg. 2015.
• Datli A, Pilanci O, et al. Ectopic Tooth in Maxillary Sinus. J Craniofac Surg. 2014.
• Basaran K, Datli A. Clenched Fist Syndrome. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014.
• Pilanci O, Datli A, et al. Zygomatic Arch Fracture Reduction. J Craniofac Surg. 2013.

National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Datli A, Yildirim MC, Basaran K. Endoscopic Brow Lift – Cortical Tunnel Technique. Selcuk Med J. 2021.
• Datli A, Karasoy I, Zeynal M. Propeller Flap in Surgical Infection Management. Jt Dis Relat Surg. 2021.
• Basaran K, Datli A, et al. Traumatic Lymphangitis in the Arm. Hand Microsurg. 2014.
• Pilanci O, Datli A, et al. Full-Thickness Grafts in Degloving Injuries. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2013.

Congress Presentations:

• Impact of High-Velocity Trauma on Vascular Structures – 2024 Antalya, Turkey
• Free-style Propeller Flaps for Complex Wounds – 2023 Konya, Turkey
• Free-style Brachial Artery Flap in Hidradenitis Suppurativa – 2022 Cancun, Mexico
• Deepithelialized Propeller Flaps for Wounds with Dead Space – 2019 Bologna, Italy; 2017 Seoul, Korea
• Lower Extremity Reconstruction in Remote Regions – 2018 Belgrade, Serbia
• Burn Healing & Comorbidities – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Chemical Burns – Beyond Standard Treatment? – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Folk Remedy in Pediatric Burns – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Autologous Fat Lipofilling for Hypertrophic Burn Scars – 2015 Hannover, Germany

Book Chapters:

• Joon Pio Hong, Aslı Datlı (2023). Surgical Flaps in Wound Healing. In: Chronic Wound Management. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26110-7_12

Dr. H. Murat Mutus is a pediatric surgeon with expertise in neonatal, thoracic, abdominal, head and neck, urological, gynecological, and oncological surgeries in children. He is known for treating complex congenital anomalies and pediatric tumors. He also performs minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Mutus has published widely in international medical journals and has presented at many global conferences. He graduated from Marmara University and İnönü University Schools of Medicine. He is dedicated to advancing pediatric surgery through research, high surgical success rates, and personalized patient care.

Medical Interests 

Infertility and Intra Uterin Insemination (IUI) 

IVF Treatment 

Gynecological laparoscopic surgeries 

Hysteroscopic operations 

Pregnancy and vaginal-cesarean birth 

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 

Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery 

Myoma uteri and surgery of myoma uteri 

Fallopian tube diseases and surgeries 

Ovarian cysts and related laparoscopic operations 

Urinary incontinence surgery 

Gynecological aesthetic surgery 

Uterine and pelvic prolapse surgery 

Cervical premalign lesions and treatments

Education 

Ankara University, School of Medicine (1999 - 2006) 

Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Research Hospital, Proficiency (2007 - 2012) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Asistant Prof. (2015 - 2017) 

European Board of Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg France (2013) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Associate Prof. (2017 - 2020) 

European Board of Endometriosis Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg, France (2019) 

Experience 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014 - 2020) 

Istanbul Sisli Kolan International Hospital (2020 - 2021) 

Liv Hospital Ulus (2021 -) 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine Association 

Turkish-German Gynecological Association 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association 

European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 

Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association 

Society of Minimal Invasive Urogynecology 

European Urogynecology Association

Considerable Previous Cases

Laparoscopic management of decidualized juvenile cystic adenomyoma mimicking a cornual pregnancy. 

Laparoscopic management of endometrioma coexisting with dermoid tumor in a single ovary presenting as atypical endometrioma 

A case of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome complicated with pyometra: tips and tricks for laparoscopic hemihysterectomy. 

Modified Extraperitoneal Uterosacral Ligament Suspension in Preventing Cuff Prolapse Risk after Vaginal Hysterectomy; 4 Clamp Method. 

Laparoscopic Blinded Endometrial Cavity Resection For Robert's Uterus. 

Laparoscopic Excision Of A Scar Pregnancy And Isthmocele Repair. 

The manchester procedure combined with laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy by retroperitoneal tunneling

Dr. Serap Kaya is a medical oncologist with a specialization in Medical Oncology from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. She has worked at several leading hospitals, including Oltu State Hospital, Kocaeli State Hospital, Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, and Medistate Kavacik Hospital. Dr. Kaya has made important contributions to cancer care at these institutions.

She is known for her evidence-based approach and focus on patient outcomes. Dr. Kaya has managed many complex oncology cases. She holds accreditation from top Turkish medical faculties. Dr. Kaya is committed to improving oncology practice through ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.

Dr. Majid Ismayilzada is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He trained at Necmettin Erbakan University, one of Turkey’s leading academic centers. He also completed an international internship in Pediatric Cardiology at Sapienza University in Rome.

Dr. Ismayilzada has co-authored more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His work appears in respected journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery, and the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. His research focuses on new surgical techniques, including computer-assisted mandibular reconstruction, scar prevention, and fingertip replantation.

He has broad experience in trauma care, craniofacial and burn reconstruction, microsurgery, and advanced aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ismayilzada is known internationally for his innovative work and dedication to improving surgical care.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Gastrointestinal diseases 

Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

Anorectal area diseases 

Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

Colon and rectum cancer 

Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Laparoscopic hernia surgery 

Esophagus and stomach cancer 

Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 

University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) 

İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) 

World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Liv Hospital

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Surgery 

National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association 

Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association 

National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association 

Hepato-Pancreato-Bilier Surgery Association 

Istanbul Surgical Association 

Flebology Association 

ESTES (European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery) 

International Society of Surgery (ISS)