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Dr. Baran Kul is a respected plastic surgeon in Turkey. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University. Dr. Kul has worked with leading surgeons in Turkey and the United States. His experience includes training at the University of Miami and Paces Plastic Surgery in Atlanta.

He is a certified member of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He also belongs to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the Turkish Society Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Kul is known for his research on PRP treatment. He is recognized for high patient satisfaction and his innovative approach to aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Seda Kosova graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She has been practicing at DentOrdu Oral and Dental Health Clinic since then. Dr. Kosova specializes in aesthetic dentistry, zirconium crowns, smile design, PFM crowns, dentures, dental surgery, laminate veneers, and endodontics.

She has performed over 2,000 dental procedures with a patient satisfaction rate above 95%. Dr. Kosova is accredited in advanced dental restoration techniques. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development in modern dental practices.

Dr. Tugba Sen graduated from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. She has worked at DentOrdu Oral and Dental Health Clinic since then. Dr. Sen focuses on advanced restorative and aesthetic dental treatments. Her expertise includes zirconium crowns, laminate veneers, PFM crowns, and smile design.

She is skilled in both removable and fixed dentures, dental surgery, and endodontics. Dr. Sen is known for using modern dental techniques and providing patient-centered care. She consistently receives high satisfaction ratings from her patients.

Dr. Harun Alakaya is a skilled hair surgeon who graduated from Istanbul University in 2011. He has over 11 years of experience and has performed thousands of hair transplant procedures. He specializes in the Sapphire (diamond) FUE technique and is known as a leading expert in Turkey and abroad.

Dr. Alakaya is a certified member of the European Association of Hair Surgery (ESHRS) and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He has trained many medical professionals and organized major conferences on hair loss and treatment. His work has helped advance the field of hair restoration.

Dr. Ece Bildir Çakın is a Prosthodontist with a strong academic background. She graduated as an Honor Student from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2014. She completed her specialty training in Prosthodontics at Ankara University. Her thesis focused on the durability of all-ceramic CAD/CAM materials. This work shows her expertise in advanced dental technologies.

Dr. Çakın has international experience as an observer at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco. Her clinical interests include aesthetic full ceramic restorations, CAD/CAM applications, and implant prostheses. She is committed to providing innovative and high-quality dental care.

Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Kiyar is a board-certified plastic surgeon with almost 30 years of experience. He holds accreditation from both the Turkish and European boards of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has performed thousands of successful procedures. His main areas of expertise include breast surgeries, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and face lifts.

Dr. Kiyar is known for high patient satisfaction and a strong focus on safety. He values innovation in aesthetic medicine. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Fırat University Faculty of Medicine. His education provides a solid academic background in his field.

Dr. Gozde Ozkoylu, DDS, PhD, is a specialist in Prosthodontic Dentistry. She has expertise in aesthetic dentistry, digital smile design, porcelain laminate treatment, implant overdenture prosthesis, zirconium, and pink aesthetic applications. Dr. Ozkoylu has shared her work through national and international presentations and research publications.

She is a member of the International Team for Implantology, Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association, and Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Ozkoylu graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. She is known for her advanced clinical skills and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Hakan Ölmeztürk is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in mommy makeover surgery, mammoplasty, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. He founded Estemita Aesthetics Clinic in Turkey. Patients often praise his work, and he receives top reviews on Bookimed.

Dr. Ölmeztürk has completed thousands of procedures. He is known for his focus on safety and quality. His clinic is accredited and uses modern technology. Many patients from other countries choose his clinic for reliable aesthetic care.

Dr. Esma Boysan Ozturk is a jaw surgeon at Exclusive Dental Turkey. She specializes in implantology, bone grafting, jaw cysts, buried teeth, oral diseases, orthognathic surgery, and jaw joint disorders. She earned her dental degree from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry. She completed her specialization in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery at Michigan University Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk has performed hundreds of complex jaw surgeries. Her patients report high satisfaction. She is known for her advanced surgical skills and focus on evidence-based care. Her work supports the clinic’s international accreditations and strong reputation in oral surgery.

Areas of Interests

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Colorectal cancers
• Gynecological and urogenital cancers
• Molecular Oncology

Education:

• Kızıltepe Anatolian High School 2001
• Dicle University Faculty of Medicine 2007
• Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital 2014
• Kartal City Hospital 2021
• Associate Professor of Medical Oncology 2023

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Adıyaman University Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Research:

• Phase II, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Comparatively Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of GDC-9545 and Physician-Preferred Endocrine Monotherapy in Previously Treated, Estrogen Receptor Positive, HER2-Negative, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients, Other ( International), Dr. Murat Ayhan
• Phase III, Randomized, Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Palbociclib and Fulvestrant with Gdc-0077 Compared with Placebo in Patients with Pik3ca-Mutant, Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer. Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study, Other (International), Dr. Murat Ayhan
• Randomized, Multicenter, Phase Ib/III Study Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, and Safety of Subcutaneous Atezolizumab Compared to Intravenous Atezolizumab in Patients with Previously Treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Other (International) Dr. Murat Ayhan
• Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter, Open-Label Study Including Observation Follow-Up for PSMA-PET-Negative Patients, Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Addition of Apalutamide to Radiotherapy and LHRH Agonist in PSMA-PET-Positive High-Risk Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer Patients, Other (International) Dr. Murat Ayhan
• Biomarker Study to Identify Patients with Advanced Stage Urothelial Cancer and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Gene Aberrations-42756493BLC0002, Other (International), Dr. Murat Ayhan
• Publications:
• Ayhan M, Turan N, Köstek O, et all. Does the efficacy of regorafenib differ in chemotherapy refractory metastatic colorectal cancer patients who had mucinous pathology compared to those who had non-mucinous pathology? Curr Probl Cancer. 2021 Jun;45(3):100670. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2020.100670.
• Ayhan M, Odabas H, Turan N, et all. Factors affecting the mortality rate of patients with cancer hospitalized with COVID-19: a single center's experience. J Chemother. 2021 Nov;33(7):499-508. doi: 10.1080/1120009X.2021.1923153.
• Ayhan M, Laçin Ş, Özyükseler DT, et all. Does systemic anti-tumor therapy increase COVID-19 risk in patients with cancer? J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2021 Sep;27(6):1461-1467. doi: 10.1177/10781552211015762.
• Ayhan M, Abamor E, Coban Kokten S, et al. Value of FDG PET/CT in Predicting Pathologic Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer. EJMI 2022;6(2):165–175.
• Ayhan M, Terzioglu K. Experience With Rapid Drug Desensitization With Chemotherapeutics; A SingleCentre Retrospective Study. EJMI 2021;5(3):380–387.
• Doğan A, AYHAN M. Survival analysis of patients with triple-negative breast cancer: a single-center experience. Journal of Oncological Sciences, 8(2), 94-99., Doi: 10.37047/jos.2022-89749
• Terzioğlu K, Ayhan M. Comparative Assessment of Platinum Salts and Taxane Group Hypersensitivity Reactions, The Role of Skin Tests in Diagnosis? J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2021 Nov 30:10781552211050084. doi: 10.1177/10781552211050084.
• Tacar SY, Selcukbiricik F, Yilmaz M, Erturk K, Murat Sarici A, Gulturk I, Ayhan M, Tural D. Nivolumab for metastatic uveal melanoma: a multicenter, retrospective study. Melanoma Res. 2021 Oct 1;31(5):449-455. doi: 10.1097/CMR.0000000000000744.
• Özyurt E, Özçelik S, Sürmeli H, Çelik M, Ayhan M, Özçelik M. Side effects of immune-checkpoint inhibitors: Can multiple side effects be seen in a patient? J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2022 Mar;28(2):462-465. doi: 10.1177/10781552211038136.
• Dülgar Ö, Öven BB, Atcı MM, Arıkan R, Ay S, Ayhan M, Selvi O, Ozyukseler DT, Bayram E, Özcan E, Yasin Aİ, Gümüş M. Is the benefit of using adjuvant capecitabine in patients with residual triple-negative breast cancer related to pathological response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy? Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2022 Jul;22(7):773-780. doi: 10.1080/14737140.2022.2076670.
• Hizal M, Bilgin B, Paksoy N, Ayhan M, et all. The real-life efficacy and safety of osimertinib in pretreated advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients with T790M mutation: a Turkish Oncology Group Study. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2022 Jun;148(6):1501-1508. doi: 10.1007/s00432-021-03748-7.
• Volume I, Kucukarda A, Atcı MM, Ayhan M, et all. Efficacy and safety of trastuzumab emtansine in older patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer: a real-world study. Tumori. 2022 Feb;108(1):19-25. doi: 10.1177/03008916211037739.
• Dogan I, Ayhan M, Gurbuz M, et all. The frequency and prognostic significance of ABO/Rh blood groups in male breast cancer patients: A multicenter study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Sep 2;101(35):e30147. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000030147.
• Ozcelik M, Oyman A, Cil I, Duzgun O, Ozkan OF, Ayhan M. Cytoreductive Surgery versus Systemic Chemotherapy alone in Isolated Peritoneal Carcinomatosis of Colorectal Origin. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 Nov;31(11):1308-1313. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2021.11.1308.
• Başoğlu T, Sakin A, Erol C, Ayhan M, et all. Real life experienceof patients with locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a Turkish oncology group study. J Chemother. 2022 May 17:1-8. doi: 10.1080/1120009X.2022.2073159.
• Özdemir Ö, Zengel B, Yildiz Y, Ayhan M, et all. The effectiveness and safety of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in women with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: Turkish Oncology Group study. Anticancer Drugs. 2022 Aug 1;33(7):663-670. doi: 10.1097/CAD.0000000000001310.
• Hizal M, Bilgin B, Paksoy N, Ayhan M, et all. The percentage of ALK-positive cells and the efficacy of first-line alectinib in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: is it a novel factor for stratification? (Turkish Oncology Group Study). J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2022 Sep 1. doi: 10.1007/s00432-022-04252-2.
• Hizal M, Bilgin B, Paksoy N, Ayhan M, et all. Real-world data on efficacy and safety of first-line alectinib treatment in advanced-stage, ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer patients: a Turkish Oncology Group study. Future Oncol. 2022 Jul;18(23):2573-2582. doi: 10.2217/fon-2022-0083.
• Topcu A, Atci MM, Secmeler S, Besiroglu M, Ayhan M, Ozkan M, Bozkurt O, Urakci Z, Ay S, Geredeli C, Yasin AI, Turk HM. Efficacy of trastuzumab and potential risk factors on survival in patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Future Oncol. 2021 Nov;17(31):4157-4169. doi: 10.2217/fon-2021-0398.
• Bilgin B, Sendur MAN, Yucel S, Ayhan M, et all. Real-life comparison of the afatinib and first-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors in nonsmall cell lung cancer harboring EGFR exon 19 deletion: a Turk Oncology Group (TOG) study. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2021 Jul;147(7):2145-2152. doi: 10.1007/s00432-020-03501-6.
• Atci MM, Akagunduz B, Demir M, Arikan R, Ay S, Ozer M, Ayhan M, Cil I, Demir N, Ozyurt N, Karakaya G, Cevik GT, Onder AH, Selvi O, Sakin A. The impact of adjuvant oxaliplatin and tumor sidedness on the overall survival of stage IIB colon cancer patients: a multicentre study. J Chemother. 2023 Feb;35(1):19-28. doi: 10.1080/1120009X.2022.2040770.
• Tataroglu Ozyukseler D, Ay S, Turan M, Alkan G, Ayhan M, Surmeli H, et al. The Systemic Inflammation Response Index as a Prognostic Marker in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. EJMI 2022;6(3):367–373.
• Yıldız F, Ayhan M, Demir H, et all. Comparing the efficacy of cabazitaxel in secondline and third-Line treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a multi-center experience from Turkey. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research, 7(9), 112-116.,Doi: 10.21276/ijcmr.2020.7.9.30
• Terzioğlu K, Ayhan M. Distribution of allergens detected on patch tests of patients with allergic contact dermatitis and investigation of their atopic background. Annals of Medical Research, 29(5), 422-426., doi: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2021.07.490
• Arikan R, Atci MM, Ay S, Ayhan M, et all Prognostic significance of mucinous histology in left sided metastatic colorectal cancers with wild type RAS and evaluation of backbone chemotherapy regimens. Oncol Lett. 2023 Apr 5;25(5):208. doi: 10.3892/ol.2023.13795.
• Almuradova E, Yalcin S, Arıkan R, Ayhan M, Demir H, Cevik GT, Karaca M, Petekkaya I, Karabulut B. Survival of Patients With Metastatic Rectum Cancer Who Underwent Metastasectomy Following Conversion Chemotherapy Sans Pelvic Radiotherapy: A Turkish Oncology Group Study. Cureus 2023 May 17;15(5):e39119. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39119.
• Topcu A, Besiroglu M, Atci MM, Ayhan M, et all. Second-line Therapy after Trastuzumab Failure in HER2-Positive Metastatic Gastric Cancer: A Real-life Data. EJMI 2023;7(2):153–161. DOI: 10.14744/ejmi.2023.22720
• Book Writing:
• Drug interactions and side effects of targeted agents, Section name: (Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors; ROS-1 targeted therapies (Crizotinib, Seritinib)) (2021)., AYHAN MURAT, Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences, Editor: Mehmet Aliustaoglu, Publishing number:1, Number of Pages 92, ISBN:978-625-401- 466-6, Turkish
• Approach to gastrointestinal stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors, Department name: (Medical approach in primary non-gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors) (2020)., AYHAN MURAT, Akademisyen Yayınevi, Editor: Anılır Ender, Number of editions: 1, Number of Pages 382, ISBN: 9786052585719, Turkish
• Internal medicine emergencies, Department name: (Oncological emergencies) (2022)., YILDIRIM SEDAT, AYHAN MURAT, Efe Academic Publishing, Editor: Serdar Olt, Number of editions: 1, Number of Pages 232, ISBN: 978-625-8324-66- 2, Turkish
• Physicians' chemotherapy cancer drug manual 2020, Section name: (Common chemotherapy regimens in clinical practice) (2022)., SÜMBÜL AHMET TANER, ALKAN ALI, AKSOY ASUDE, AYHAN MURAT, et all, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, Editor: EDWAR CHU, VINCENT T. DEVITA, SAADDETIN KILIÇKAP, CEMIL BILIR, SELÇUK SEBER, Number of editions: 1, Number of pages 772, ISBN: 978-625-401-290- 7, Turkish (Book Translation)

Areas of Interests

• General Urology
• Andrology
• Functional Urology

Education

• Selim Sırrı Tarcan Primary School
• Sisli Terakki High School
• 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine / Urology

Experience

• Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Memorial Şişli Hospital Urology
• Şebinkarahisar State Hospital Chief Physician

Research

• Oxidative with Resistive Index in Varicocele
• Relationship Between Stress Factors

Publications

• Effectiveness of Flexible Uteronoscopy and Laser Lithotripsy for Multiple Unilateral
• Ontrarenal Stones Smaller Than 2 cm

Education

İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (ingilizce) 1995- 2002

Work Experience

Başbakanlık S.H.Ç.E.K. Genel Müdürlüğü Kurum Hekimliği (2003)

Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlığı 2011

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Temel ve İleri Düzey Endoskopik Girişimler Eğitimi 2011

İstanbul Hastanesi /Van 2011

Özel Malatya Hastanesi / Malatya2012

Bilgi Tıp Merkezi Keçiören /Ankara 2013

Özel Koru Sincan Hastanesi Sincan/Ankara 2013

Baş Tibb Mərkəzi /Baku Clinic Azerbaycan/Bakü 2013

Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Özel Koru Ankara Hastanesi 2019

Özel Ankara Koru Hastanesi /Ankara 2019

Medical Interests

laparoscopic obesity
Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repairs (with the latest techniques)

Postpartum laparascopic diastasis recti (the formation of a protrusion in the upper middle abdomen due to the separation of the muscles in the abdominal tissue) and abdominal hernias above the navel and and gobekustunde both diastasis recti repair and abdominal hernia repair from the skin with laparascopic scola method for the first time in Turkey laparascopic stomach hernia and antireflu surgery).  

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries, including cleaning the bile duct with trans-cystic choledochal irrigation in patients with bile sludge and stones less than 5mm in the bile duct, performed in the same session

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, i.e., after 12 weeks of pregnancy

Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnancy

Anal disorders, anal fissures, all types of internal and external hemorrhoid surgeries, anal fissure, and anal fistula surgeries

Thyroid surgeries and cancers, parathyroid surgeries and cancers

Breast diseases and breast cancer surgery

Oncological surgery; liver and gallbladder and bile duct surgeries, stomach cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, and liver resections for metastatic liver tumors

Born in Ankara in 1980, he received his primary and secondary education in Artvin, his hometown. He graduated from Inebolu High School in 1997 and started studying at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine the same year. He received his Medical Doctor degree in 2003 and ranked high in the medical specialization exam the same year.

He started his cardiology specialization education in the Department of Cardiology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and became a cardiology specialist in 2008.

He served as an interventional cardiologist in Rize Education and Research Hospital during his mandatory service.

He worked in the field of electrophysiology with Prof. Dr. Remzi Karaoğuz at Ankara Güven Hospital. He became an Associate Professor in January 2014 and a Professor in 2023.

Throughout his academic career, he has published many scientific publications that have been published nationally and internationally and have received high citations. He provides patent and consultancy services for medical engineering in addition to clinical medical education and treatment services. He is a member of national and international scientific societies. He is currently working in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fields in the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara Koru Çukurambar Hospital.

His medical interests include:

Cardiac electrophysiological (EPS) study and ablation therapy

Implantation and follow-up of cardiac pacemakers

Interventional Cardiology

Areas of Interests

• Demyelinating Diseases and MS
• Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)
• Neuromuscular Junction Diseases (MG)

Education 

• M.Sc. Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University  1990
• Specialization in Medicine  Neurology,  Ankara Training and Research Hospital 1997
• Minor Specialization  Clinical Neurophysiology, Medical Specialization Board 2011

Experience

• Doctor MoH Kastamonu and Samsun Health Center No. 7 1990-1992
• Dr. Res.Assist. Ankara Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic 1992-1997
• Assoc. Dr. Abant İzzet Baysal University Düzce Faculty of Medicine 1999-2006
• Assoc.Dr. Duzce University Faculty of Medicine 2007-2011
• Prof.Dr  Duzce University Faculty of Medicine  2011-

Areas of Interests

• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment
• Endometriosis
• Urogynecology (urinary incontinence and uterine prolapse surgeries)
• Gynecological Laparoscopic surgeries
• Hysteroscopic surgeries
• Pregnancy Monitoring
• Myoma surgery
• Ovarian cysts and surgeries
• Gynecological plastic surgeries

Education:

• Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate
• Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics - Specialization
• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul - Assistant Professorship
• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul - Associate Professorship
• American Hospital - Assisted Reproductive Specialist Training

Experience:

• Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital (Compulsory Service) -Bolu
• Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine - Istanbul