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Dr. Nurettin Turktekin is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 12 years in the field. He specializes in IVF treatments. In 2008, he founded the Kayseri IVF Center. From 2012 to 2016, he served as Director of the IVF Department at a leading hospital.

Dr. Turktekin has contributed to research in reproductive health. He co-authored a study on embryo transfer timing, published in Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2021. His skills and commitment have made him a respected leader in IVF and reproductive medicine.

The doctor is a highly accomplished surgeon with credentials from Erciyes and Fırat Universities. With experience from Sevgi and Dünyam Hospitals, the doctor has achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam. The doctor has published numerous national scientific publications and specializes in General Surgery, with a focus on conditions such as Gluteal Abscess, Breast Cancer, Polyps, Reflux, and Colon Cancer.

With 25 years of expertise in plastic surgery, the doctor has significantly contributed to the field of hair transplantation. Known for exceptional skill in graft extraction and restoration, the doctor achieves highly successful hair transplant outcomes. The clinical focus includes FUE hair transplant, organic hair transplantation, beard, eyebrow, and female hair transplants, as well as liposuction, rhinoplasty, and lipofilling. The doctor is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Plastic Reconstruction Aesthetic Surgery.

With over 20 years of experience, the doctor is a leading rhinoplasty surgeon in Turkey, renowned for pioneering work in lipoderm, oral, and neck surgery. Specializing in revision rhinoplasty, the doctor has authored over 50 scientific papers on reconstructive surgery.

Areas of expertise include breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, body shaping, microsurgery, and maxillofacial surgery. The doctor has held positions at Estetik International and various hospitals, and served as an Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University.

A member of several prestigious organizations, the doctor holds a specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Uludag University.

The doctor is a seasoned dentist with a commitment to high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development. Graduating from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, the doctor honed surgical dental treatment skills at Okmeydanı Dental Hospital. Proficiencies include All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, and dental implant installations with crowns.

Professional experience includes work at Okmeydanı Dental Hospital and operating Batident Dental Polyclinic. In 2021, the doctor established Estherian Clinic, offering modern dental treatments with state-of-the-art equipment.

Dr. Furkan Kurdal is an experienced aesthetic and plastic surgeon with over ten years in the field. He specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Kurdal graduated from Konya Meram Medical Faculty. He completed his specialization at Istanbul Health Sciences University, Sultan Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading institutions.

Dr. Kurdal is known for his skill in rhinoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, and breast surgeries. He performs hundreds of successful operations each year. He has particular expertise in complex rhinoplasty, including revision and functional nasal surgeries. Dr. Kurdal focuses on achieving both aesthetic and functional results for his patients.

He currently practices at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital. Dr. Kurdal also provides advanced non-surgical treatments such as PRP, Botox, and dermal fillers. He is dedicated to patient satisfaction and natural-looking results. His work has made him a respected name in full-body aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Gunay Uygun Gurbuz is a dentist with over 25 years of experience. She has treated thousands of patients and is skilled in both aesthetic and functional dental procedures. Dr. Gurbuz is certified in advanced dental aesthetics, such as laminate veneers and metal-free porcelain restorations. She creates natural-looking and long-lasting smiles for her patients.

She offers a wide range of dental care, including removable dentures and treatment for periodontal disease. Dr. Gurbuz maintains high standards for every patient. She also specializes in geriatric dentistry and provides personalized care for elderly patients.

Dr. Gurbuz worked as a private practitioner in Çekmeköy for 16 years. She now practices at Erdem Oral and Dental Health Clinic. She is known for her skills in dental radiology, which help her deliver accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.

Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Graduated from Okan University faculty of dentistry Istanbul (Prosthodontics Department)

Master degree in Dental surgery DDS Okan university

Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Okan University Istanbul.

He holds the Turkish board from the Turkish Ministry of health.

8 Years experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and cosmetic dentistry.

5 Years experience in the field of medical tourism.

Languages :

Arabic 

English 

Turkish 

The doctor has a comprehensive background in dentistry and surgery, holding a DDS from Ege University in Turkey. He completed an internship in maxillofacial surgery and implantology at Radbound University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he received medical education from Hacettepe University in 2000 and completed a residency at Istanbul University in 2006. Further specializing, the doctor undertook a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. He is also a member of the Turkish Dental Association.

The doctor is an ENT Surgeon with over 9 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of conditions such as Radiation Necrosis in Neck, Head and Neck Cancer, Goiter, Thyroid Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. The doctor also performs advanced hair transplantation techniques including FUE, DHI, and unshaven hair transplants.

Trained at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Virginia Mason Hospital, the doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the European Facial Plastic Surgery Academy and the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

Professor Omer Faruk Bilgen is an experienced orthopedist-traumatologist with over 35 years in the field. He specializes in total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgeries. He also focuses on revision arthroplasty, femoral osteotomy, and the treatment of hip dislocation and avascular necrosis (AVN).

Prof. Bilgen performs about 650 orthopedic surgeries each year. This high number shows his skill and the trust patients place in him. He became a Professor in 2002. He has also worked as an Education Advisor and Lecturer for STRYKER, USA. Prof. Bilgen has published many academic papers and often presents new surgical techniques at international conferences.

He is the President of the Turkish Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and holds leadership positions in other medical organizations.

Dr. Taha Sonmez is a renowned aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 17 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures including hand surgery, tissue transplants, rhinoplasty, liposuction, body shaping, and head and neck surgery. Dr. Sonmez has received recognition as the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey and is affiliated with several esteemed medical associations. His range of operations includes liposuction, breast lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tuck, otoplasty (ear surgery), botox injections, stem cell rejuvenation therapy, and various types of liposuction.

Erdem Özdemir graduated from Antalya Anatolian High School. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005 and Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry in 2010 and became a prosthodontist.

In 2008, he worked on early implant placement and loading at Eastman Dental Center (Rochester, USA), and in 2010-2011, he worked as a specialist doctor at Başkent University Ümitköy Hospital. In 2011-2012, he worked as a prosthodontist at Gölcük Military Hospital dental service. 

Researches.

1. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals.

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Wei-Shao Lin, Hasan Orucoglu

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2012; 26:22, 2517-2530

2. Effect of various post materials and resin luting cements on microleakage in endodontically treated root canals

Can Ramiz Erbaşar,Erdem Ozdemir &Güzin Neda Hasanoğlu Erbaşar

Pages 1651-1662 | Received 07 Dec 2014, Accepted 20 Mar 2015, Published online: 11 May 2015

3. Effect of adhesive systems on microleakage in endodontically treated teeth restored with glass fiber posts.

Erdem Özdemir, Kamran Gülsahi, Yonca Korkmaz, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2014; ID.883773; DOI. 10:1080/01694243

4. Interfacial evaluation of endodontically treated teeth restored with selected adhesive materials and glass fiber posts: An SEM analysis.

Erdem Ozdemir, Wei-Shao Lin, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer.

Journal of Dental Sciences 2013; 8:4, 365-72.

5. Management of interproximal soft tissue with a resin-bonded prosthesis after immediate implant placement.

Özdemir E, Lin WS, Erkut S.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Jan;107(1):7-10.

6. Effect of Immediate Implant Placement and Loading on Soft TissueManagement

Erdem Özdemir, Yener Oğuz

Open Journal of Stomatology, 2013, 3, ***-***

7.An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

General Dentistry (accepted 2013)

8. Microleakage of different provisionalization techniques for class I inlays.

Selim Erkut, Alper Caglar, Burak Yilmaz, H. Cenker Küçükeşmen, Erdem Ozdemir

Journal of Dental Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2013, Pages 1-7.

9. Maxillary rehabilitation with a CAD/ CAM-fabricated, long-term interim and anatomic contour definitive prosthesis with a digital workflow: A clinical report Lin WS, Harris BT, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Jul;110(1):1-7.

10. A three-appointment alternative treatment protocol for fabricating an implant-supported milled bar overdenture.

Lin WS, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Feb;107(2):75-9.

11. Bonding strength of self adhesive resin cements to human dentin

Özlem Acar, Erdem Özdemir

Reviews of Adhesion and Adhesives 2013 August;1(3) 346-364

12. A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akci (Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2014, april)

13. Effect of Dental Implant Placement and Loading Timing on Presence and Quality of Adjacent Interdental Papillae

Erdem Ozdemir, Yener Oğuz, Wei-Shao Lin, Dean Morton

(journal of oral health and dental management; april, 2015)

14. Effect of different surface-cleaning techniques on the bond strength of composite resin restorations.

Erkut S, Yilmaz B, Bagis B, Küçükeşmen C, Ozdemir E, Acar O.J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Oct;112(4):949-56. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.05.001. Epub 2014 Jun 14.PMID: 24939254

ARTICLES

“Effects of various drying techniques on the fracture strength of type IV dental stones”

Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Özlem Acar, Ali Karahanoğlu

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure”

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems On The Microleakage”

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Kamran Gülşahı, Hasan Orucoğlu

IADR, 2010, Barcelona

“Influence of Different Luting Agents on the Microleakage of Fiber-Reinforced Posts”

Erdem Özdemir, Yonca Korkmaz, Kamran Gülsahı, Selim Erkut

“A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality”

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akcil

FDI 2013, İstanbul, Turkey

BOOK

Handbook of adhesive technology

3. edition

Dr. Ali Onur Saydam is an experienced endodontist with almost 10 years in the field. He specializes in implants, crowns, veneers, and bridges. He is known for his skills in cosmetic dentistry and has completed over 6,000 treatments. Dr. Saydam is dedicated to providing excellent care to his patients.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, one of Turkey’s top dental schools. Dr. Saydam is committed to using advanced dental techniques and maintaining high standards in his work.

Education

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / 2003
• Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital / 2009
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Experience

• 2023 - Presently Güneşli Erdem Hospital
• 2021 - 2023 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2019 - 2021 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• 2017 - 2019 Private Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
• 2011 - 2017 Private Camlica Erdem Hospital
• 2010 - 2011 Göle State Hospital
• 2009 - 2010 Edremit Military Hospital
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Professional Memberships

TTB-Istanbul Medical Chamber

Turkish Surgery Association

Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association

Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Procedures Performed

• Laparoscopic gastric cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer operations
• Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery
• Laparoscopic appendectomy (appendicitis)
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
• Endocrine Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgery
• Tube Stomach Surgery
• Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Balloon
• Swallowable Gastric Balloon
• hemorrhoid disease
• Anal fissure-fistula disease
• inguinal hernia
• incisional hernia
• umbilical hernia
• anal abscess
• hair transplant surgery

Dr. Mina Jahanihivehchi is a double board-certified ENT and facial aesthetics specialist. She received training in both Iran and Turkey. She earned degrees from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ENT specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Jahanihivehchi is known for her skills in rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, otoplasty, and facial aesthetic procedures such as Botox and fillers. She focuses on both functional and cosmetic results. She has published research in respected journals, especially on auditory and vestibular assessment in diabetes.

She is an active member of leading Turkish and Iranian medical associations, including the Facial Plastic Surgery Association and Turkish ENT Societies. This reflects her international standing. Dr. Jahanihivehchi performs a wide range of ENT and facial surgeries and is committed to providing thorough and effective care.

Dr. Specialist Surgeon Rafail Ibayev is an expert in advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He specializes in both laparoscopic and open procedures for diseases of the stomach, intestine, and rectum. Dr. Ibayev is a recognized leader in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. His patients achieve high success rates in weight management and metabolic health.

Dr. Ibayev is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery. He performs a wide range of laparoscopic operations that help patients recover faster and with less scarring. He is also skilled in endocrine and breast surgery, including advanced oncoplastic techniques for both benign and malignant conditions. As a gastrointestinal cancer specialist, he performs complex surgeries for liver, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He provides modern and effective oncological care.

Dr. Ibayev is highly trained in anti-reflux surgery, treatment of digestive disorders, endoscopic procedures, hernia repair, splenectomy, and proctologic surgeries. He is committed to patient-centered care and long-term health outcomes.

Dr. Kadir Tasasiz is a skilled plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He trained at S.B. Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Since 2011, he has performed thousands of surgeries. He specializes in rhinoplasty, breast, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Tasasiz is known for achieving natural and personalized results for his patients.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He uses the latest surgical techniques to ensure safety and high-quality results. Dr. Tasasiz works at S.B. Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He is respected for his work in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.