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Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV 

Born in 1973 in Eskişehir. Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry ,Neurology And Neurosurgery In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023. 6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

 Association Memberships 

Turkish Neurosurgical Association 

The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery Turkish Doctors Union 

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group 

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group

Experience abroad 

Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007 Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008 The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009 

The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011 Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011 

Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013 International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016 "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017 

BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY 

Education Information 

expertise in medicine 

1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE 

26/March/2003

DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. 

HOSPITAL Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY 1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR. 31/July/1996 

Foreign Language Knowledge English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

 Administrative Duties 

Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL 

Memberships to Scientific Organizations 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022 

2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019 

3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004 

International education 

International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, 

education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery, (International) 

Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International) 

The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course, 04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International) 

THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 - 12.06.2004 (National) 

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Education

Doctor of Medicine: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1987-1993)
Neurology Specialist: Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1997-2001)
Stroke Fellow: University of Calgary, Canada (2008-2009)
Assistant Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
Associate Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2010), Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2010-2012)
Professor: Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2012-2017), Memorial Hizmet Hospital (2017-2019, 2021-2023)
Interventional Neurologist: King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain (2019-2021)
Consultant Neurologist: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain (2023-2024)

Between 2008-2009, I worked as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary Stroke Program for 1 year.
During my tenure at Bezmialem Vakıf University, I received interventional neurology training from Prof. Dr. Ömer Göktekin.
2019-2021 I worked as an interventional neurologist at Arabian Gulf University and King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain.
I worked as a consultant neurologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain between 2023-2024.

Medical Intrests 

• Stroke
• Interventional Norology
• Headache
• Demyelinating Diseases
• Dementia
• Movement Disorders
• Epilepsy

Education

MSc Faculty of Medicine (ING) Hacettepe University 1991-1997
Specialization Department of Pediatrics Dicle Universityniversitesi 1997-2002
Minor Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Department Istanbul University 2006-2009
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit MP Göztepe Hospital 2012-2013

Experience

Assistant Professor
Afyon Kocatepe University/Faculty of Medicine/Internal Medical Sciences
2003-2009 Department/ÇDepartment of Pediatrics)

Assistant Professor
Istanbul University/Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicineltesi/Internal Medical Sciences
2006-2009 Department of Pediatrics)

Pediatric Hematology Specialist Diyarbakır Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology compulsory service 2009-2012
Transfer Ünitesi Assistant Hematology Specialist Private Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Assistant Responsible Pediatric Hematology Specialist
2012-2013

Assistant Professor
Akdeniz University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Internal Medical Scienceslümü/Department of Pediatrics)
2013-2014

Assistant Professor Marmara University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Internal Medical Sciences/Department of Pediatrics) 2014-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Society of Hematology
Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association
Marmara Pediatric Association
Turkish Pediatric Society
Istanbul Medical Chamber
EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)

Education

Doctor: Kilis Merkez No. 1 Health Center, 2006-2008
Assistant Doctor: Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009-2013
Specialist Doctor: Bingöl Genç State Hospital, 2013-2014
Minor Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2017
Minor Specialist: Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2018
Subspecialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2018-2020
Attending Specialist: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2020-2022
Associate Professor: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2023
Associate Professor: Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2023-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Pediatric Society
Turkish Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
ESPGHAN - European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition.

Medical Intrests

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  -Irritable (Restless) Bowel Syndrome
• -Food allergies associated with the digestive system
• -Constipation, faecal incontinence
• -Acute and chronic diarrhoea, malabsorption
• -Chronic abdominal pain
• -Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• -Celiac disease
• -Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease
• -Treatment before and after liver transplantation
• -Acute and chronic pancreatitis

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Education

Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, 2014, Medical Doctor
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, 2019, Ophthalmology Specialist

Experience

Azerbaijan Armed Forces Central Military Hospital, 2019-2021
Private Hospitalist Hospital, 2021
Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, 2021-2022

Scientific Memberships

Practical Approaches in Ophthalmology
TOD April Course (Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Contact Lens)
Glaucoma Skill Transfer Laboratory Course
Esat IŞIK Applied Optics, Refraction and Low Visionrme Rehabilitation Course
TOD April Course (Uvea Diseases)
Academy for Eyecare Excellence (Contact Lens Basic Application Principles)
Cataract and Refractive Surgery BILEP Course
TOD 52nd National Congress
TOD 40th Winter Symposium (Applications in Refraction)
Professional Memberships:

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association)

Certificates:

International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Basic Science Examination in Ophthalmology Exam
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Optics and Refraction Examination in Ophthalmology Exam

Medical Intrests

• Corneal Diseases
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Glaucoma

I was born in 1968 in Mersin Gülnar district.

After studying primary school in Konya Akşehir and secondary school in Anamur, I attended Kuleli Military High School between 1981-1985.

In 1985-1992, I had my university years at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine. After completing assistant training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, I became a gynecology and obstetrician in January 1997.

While working at Zübeyde Hanım Maternity Home between 1997-2000, I completed my military service at Erzurum Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Hospital.

Since 2000,  I am working as a specialist at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital.

Since 2000, I am serving in my practice at Mithatpaşa cad. 71/7. I have 2 sons born in 2000 and 2006.

Dr. Ezgi Yazar is an Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgeon at İstanbul Diş Akademisi in Maltepe, Istanbul. She earned her DDS from Istanbul University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Health Sciences. Dr. Yazar focuses on implantology, surgical tooth extractions, and treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders.

She has attended major congresses, including the 23rd TDB International Dentistry Congress and the AÇBİD 14th Online Congress. Dr. Yazar is known for her skills in advanced oral surgery. She is recognized for her contributions to dental science and patient care in Istanbul.

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2002
Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
Istanbul University Oncology Institute (Çapa), Medical Oncology, 2015
Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Phytotherapy Education, 2018
University of Health Sciences, Vocational School of Health, Molecular Oncology, PhD Program, PhD, 2023

Experience

University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, USA, Observer (2003-2004)
Siirt State Hospital, Internal Medicine (2010-2011)
Siirt State Hospital, Medical Oncology (2015)
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology (2015-2018)
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, (Professor Doctor) (2018-Present)
Forensic Medicine 3. Specialization Board, Medical Oncology, Full Member (2019-Present)
Liv Hospital, Ulus, Park-time, Medical Oncology (2020-2022)
Şişli Kolan International Hospital, Park-time, Medical Oncology (2022-2023)

Medical Intrests

• Gastrointestinal System Tumours (Esophagus - Stomach and Large Bowel Cancer)
• Hepatobiliary System Tumours (Liver-Biliary Tract and Pancreatic Cancer)
• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Genitourinary Cancers
• Immunotherapies and Target Therapies
• Molecular Oncology
• Immunotherapies
• Target Treatments
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Awards

2010-YDUS (Subspecialty Examination) 14th place in Turkey
2014- Oncology Institute Days Best Poster Award
2015- Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam Qualification
2015- ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) Board Exam Qualification

Dr. Kubilay Ukinc is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. His clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and hypertension. He also treats adrenal and pituitary diseases, as well as hormone-related disorders in both women and men. Dr. Ukinc has expertise in low blood sugar conditions.

He received his medical training at Hacettepe University and Karadeniz Technical University. He has worked in academic and clinical roles at Karadeniz Technical University, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, and Istanbul Bilim University. Dr. Ukinc has broad experience in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is active in both patient care and medical education.

Prof. Dr. Makbule Eren is an expert in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology with more than 20 years of experience. She founded and led the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Her work has helped improve pediatric digestive health in Turkey.

She became an Associate Professor in 2011 and was promoted to Professor in 2016. Dr. Eren expanded her knowledge in motility and swallowing disorders as a guest professor at Columbia University’s Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in New York.

She is known for her skill in minimally invasive pediatric endoscopy. Dr. Eren has performed many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. She is a founding member of the Eskişehir Celiac Life Association. She speaks English and German, which helps her care for international patients. Dr. Eren currently works at Istinye University and Liv Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Ozan Ozkaya is a highly respected pediatrician with specializations in Pediatrics, Nephrology, and Rheumatology. This triple expertise is uncommon in the medical field. He has over 30 years of experience. Dr. Ozkaya provides thorough care for children with complex kidney and autoimmune diseases. His areas of focus include congenital urinary anomalies, nephrotic syndrome, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and connective tissue disorders.

Dr. Ozkaya has served in important academic and leadership positions. He was a Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University and an Education Supervisor at leading hospitals in Turkey. He has helped train many future pediatricians. Since 2017, he has worked at Liv Hospital Istinye University. There, he continues to advance pediatric care and research. Dr. Ozkaya is widely recognized as a leader in pediatric nephrology and rheumatology.

Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir is a pediatric surgeon and pediatric urologist. He specializes in pediatric genitourinary reconstructive surgery, hypospadias, congenital urinary system abnormalities, pediatric abdominal surgery, oncological surgery, and newborn surgery. He has published 43 international and 34 national articles. His academic work has earned him an h-index of 16.

Dr. Sozubir has received several awards for his contributions to medical science. He is a member of the Pediatric Surgery Association, Pediatric Urology Association, and European Pediatric Urology Association. His memberships show his dedication to high standards in pediatric surgical care.

Dr. Gonul Catli is a pediatric endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in childhood hormonal and metabolic disorders. Her areas of focus include diabetes, thyroid diseases, growth problems, and puberty issues. She received her training at Ankara University and Dokuz Eylul University. Dr. Catli has also worked as an Associate Professor at Izmir Katip Celebi University.

Dr. Catli is known for her scientific work and caring approach. She currently practices at Liv Hospital Ulus and Vadistanbul. She is a member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and several national associations. Dr. Catli is dedicated to using new treatments to support children’s health and well-being.