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Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 2004-2010
Internship Abroad: Erasmus University Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, 2007
Residency in Medicine: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gazi University, 2011-2016
Minor Specialization: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Erciyes University, 2018-2021
Advanced Cancer Surgery Training: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 2019-2020
Ph: Molecular Oncology, University of Health Sciences, 2023-present

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: Tekirdag Dr. Ismail Fehmi Cumalioglu City Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic, 2024-present
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist: Tekirdag Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital, 2021-2024
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Sarıkamış State Hospital, 2017-2018
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Ankara Keçiören Occupational Diseases Hospital, 2016-2017.

Medical Interests

• Advanced gynaecological cancer surgery
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological cancer surgery
• Robotic surgeries
• Deep infiltrative endometriosis surgery
• Patient education, rehabilitation-prehabilitation before and after surgery in cancer patients
• Planning preventive treatments for lymphoedema in cancer patients
• ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery)- Rapid recovery after surgery
• HPV diagnosis and treatment methods
• Colposcopy
• Use of molecular oncology and tumour immunology principles in surgical practice
• Use of artificial intelligence in gynaecological cancers
• Improving international communication between colleagues in gynaecological oncology
• Surgical management of high-risk pregnancies with placental adhesion anomaly/placenta accreta spectrum

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

Areas of Interests

• Genital Laser Application ( Vajinal  Rejuvenation , Laser Incontinence Treatment)
• Aesthetic  Genital  Surgery ( Labioplastia, Vaginoplastia, Perineoplastia )
• Vaginismus Treatment.
• Treatment Of Female Sexual Function Disorders.
• Hormonal & Non-Hormonal Treatment.
• Laser Incontinence Treatment.
• Medical Treatment İn Incontinence.

Education

• Hacettepe  University  Faculty of  Medicine, ANKARA.
• SBÜ. ANKARA Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak  Training and  Research  Hospital.

Experience

• SBÜ.ANKARA Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Training and Research Hospital.
• Antalya Training and  Research  Hospital,
• Jinefem , Private Gynecology Center, ANTALYA
• SM Clinic, Private Gynecology Center, ANTALYA
• Liv Hospital Ulus, İSTANBUL

Research:

• Gestational  Diabetic  Evaluation of  Affinity in Pregnant  Woman in Turkey.
• The  Effect of Intrauterin Insemination on  Pregnancy  Rates in Infertile Woman in 456 cycles.
• The  Effect of  Genital  Laser  Applications on  Urinary  Incontinence  Treatment.
• The  Effect of  Genital  Laser  Applications  on  Vaginal  Atrofi  in  Menopause.
• Distribution of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) İnfection in the Mediterranean Region in Turkey.

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

Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist. He focuses on diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid diseases, and hypertension. He also treats gastrointestinal problems such as dyspepsia, gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, he manages spondylitis and connective tissue diseases.

Dr. Yigit graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his internal medicine training at Adnan Menderes University in 2013. He has worked as Assistant Chief Physician at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has held Medical Director roles at Recordati Rare Diseases and Alexion Pharmaceuticals. He has also held leadership positions at Abbvie and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Yigit has served as an internal medicine physician at Manisa State Hospital. He has contributed to research as an assistant at ADU.

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Check-Up 

• Healthy Life 

• Sports Physiology 

• Anti-Doping Practices 

Education and Experience 

• • Check-Up and Healthy Life Center, Liv Hospital, Ulus
• • Medical Director, Remed Assistance, International Assistance Group
• • Memorial Hospital, Levent, Istanbul
• • Medical Director, Chief Physician, Clinica Gayrettepe
• • Studies with Prof. Dr. Ustun Korugan on Healthy Life and Sports Physiology
• • Director of Emergency Department, German Hospital, Taksim
• • Director of Emergency Department, International Hospital, Istanbul (1991 - 1995) • Residency in Family Practice, Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (1990 - 1995)
• • Emergency Career Study, NYU Medical Center, New York (1993 - 1994)
• • Doctor of Medicine Degree, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
• • Tarsus American College
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• Memberships 
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• • WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors)
• • AAEM (American Academy of Emergency Medicine)
• • ISTM (International Society of Travel Medicine)
• • TAHUD (Turkish Association of Family Physicians)
• • WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)
• • UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)
• • TFF (Anti-Doping Board of the Football Federation)
• • TBF (Anti-Doping Board of the Basketball Federation)
• • THE CLUB (Tarsus American College Alumni Association
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• Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 
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• • Columnist and Medical Vision Advisor, Sabah Newspaper (2002-Present)
• • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• • Anti-Doping Board, Turkish Football Federation
• • Basic and Intermediate Medical Training: Occupational training for employees of the leading Turkish pharmaceutical companies

After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.

• English at an Advanced Level
• Academic Competence
• Operative Surgeon
• Various medical memberships, achievements, and awards
• Attendance at several congresses and workshops

Dr. Sefanur Dalarslan Karakaya is a physician who specializes in functional and holistic medicine. She focuses on medical nutrition, autoimmune diseases, lifestyle medicine, and preventive care. She also has experience with intestinal permeability, liver diseases, obesity treatment, longevity, and skin diseases.

She holds several certificates, including Family Medicine, Functional Medicine (5 modules, 2021-2024), Medical Nutrition Counselling, Homeopathy, and Phytotherapy. Dr. Karakaya has completed advanced training in holistic nutrition therapies and diabetes management using phytotherapy.

Dr. Karakaya has over 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked in family medicine, emergency medicine, and obesity medicine at various medical centers in Istanbul and Sivas.

Areas of Interests

• Preventive Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Healthy Living
• Immunization
• Check-Up
• Tobacco Addiction and Smoking Cessation
• Mesotherapy Applications
• Phytotherapy

Education:

• Bursa İnegöl Mediha Hayri Çelik Science High School
• Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialization Training: Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Hatay Samandağ State Hospital
• Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Bursa İnegöl District Health Directorate

• Specialization Thesis: Evaluation of Healthy Eating Behaviors and Dietary Supplement Use Among Physicians - 2022
• Oral Presentation at the 21st National Family Medicine Congress (TAHUD): Evaluation of Healthy Eating Behaviors and Dietary Supplement Use Among Physicians - 2022
• Oral Presentation at the 8th İSTAHED Family Medicine Congress: How Did the Pandemic Affect Examinations and Follow-ups at a Training Family Health Center? - 2021
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• Turkish Association of Family Physicians Specialists (TAHUD)
• Istanbul Medical Chamber

Areas of Interests

• Healthy and long life
• Medical risk assessment and Check-up of healthy people
• Special nutritional supplements
• Obesity
• Preventive medicine

Education
 

• Trabzon Anatolian High School
• Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
   

Experience

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Ageless Clinic
• Acıbadem Fulya Hospital
• Vehbi Koç Foundation Koç University
• Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
• Darüşşafaka Foundation
• LOSEV

Areas of Interests

• Pregnancy follow-up and birth
• Vaginal Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Women's Cancer Screening and Cervical Cancer Vaccination
• Menopause Follow-up
• Family Planning (Spiral, implant, etc.)
• Recurrent pregnancy losses and miscarriages
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
• Vaccination
• Genital Warts and Treatment
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
• Hysteroscopic surgery and Laparoscopic surgery (Closed method)
• Myoma Surgeries
• Ovarian Cysts
• Genital aesthetics (labioplasty, vaginoplasty, tightening, sagging operations)

Education

• Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Heidelberg University - Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinic
• Agaplesion General Hospital Hagen - Gynecology Clinic
• Poland Poznan Medical Faculty - Gynecology Clinic
• Muenster Westfealische Wilhelms-Universitat
• Muenster Raphael Clinic - Emergency Department

Experience

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Doğubeyazıt Dr. Yaşar Eryılmaz State Hospital
• Keşan Community Health Center

Research: 

• Kubra Karakolcu, Burak Bayraktar, Meric Balikoglu Leydig cell ovarian tumor in pregnancy: a case report. 1st International TRNC Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress
• Kubra Karakolcu, Ozge Cakir Nemli Management of a Fourth Degree Laceration After Vaginal Delivery.  4th ECIC: European Congress on Intrapartum Care
• Kubra Karakolcu, Halil Gursoy Pala, Deniz Tas Comparison of Bishop Score and Intrapartum Ultrasound Score in Prediction of Birth Results. 14th TAJEV Congress
• Oral presentation on Intrapartum Ultrasonography. 20th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress-TJOD 2023
• Oral presentation on Oocyte and Embryo freezing. 2nd National In Vitro Fertilization and Infertility Association Congress-TUBİD 2023

Publications: 

• Kayapinar A, Çetin D, Pakoz Z, KARAKOLCU K, Ertas I, Kamer E (2022). Short and long term results of anatomical reconstruction of perineal body and sphincter complex in obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Turkish Journal of Surgery, 38(2), 159 - 168. 10.47717/turkjsurg.2022.5528

Areas of Interest

• Cardiac CTA
• Cardiac MRI
• Transthoracic echocardiography
• Transesophageal echocardiography
• Stress echocardiography
• Advanced heart failure
• Preventive cardiology
• Hypertension

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1998)
• Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center Cardiology Department (1999-2004)
• Harvard Medical School Advances in echocardiography course (2006)
• Level I Cardiac MRI certification course (2005)

Experience:

• Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Department of Cardiology (2010-2021)
• Anadolu Health Center (2008-2010)
• Şırnak Military Hospital (2007-2008)
• V.K.V American Hospital, Department of Cardiology (2004-2007)

Areas of Interests

• High Risk Pregnancies
• Perinatology
• Detailed Fetal Ultrasound
• High Risk and Complicated Births

Education

• Mudanya Ahmet Rushdie High School
• Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
   

Experience

• Gümüşhacıköy State Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic (State compulsory service obligation)
• Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic (Military service)
• Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatology and High Risk Pregnancies Unit
• Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prenatal Diagnosis and High Risk Pregnancies Unit
• Haukeland University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Physiology Unit, March- 2020, Bergen/Norway
• Haukeland University Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Advanced operative vaginal delivery, May, 2022, Bergen/Norway

Dr. Sibel Sahin BULAM is a dedicated and experienced Radiologist with over 12 years of experience. She has a strong background in diagnostic imaging and is committed to providing accurate and timely diagnoses to patients.

Work Experience

Radiologist at own clinic (2023-present)

Radiologist at Regenerative Clinic Istanbul (2021 to 2022)

Resident Radiologist at Gazi University Ankara Turkey (2008 to 2014)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Speciality in Radiology - Gazi University Ankara Turkey (2014)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Ankara University Ankara Turkey (2005)

Skills

Proficient in diagnostic imaging techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Wellness

Check-Up

Ultrasound 

Education

• Medical School: Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English), 1988-1995
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Gazi University Medical Faculty, 1995-2000
• The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, 2004-2005
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training: Acıbadem University, April 2016

Experience

• Assistant Professor: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-2002
• Assistant Professor: Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-2006
• Clinical Research Fellow: The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, 2004-2005
• Associate Professor, Unit Director: Bursa Acıbadem Hospital, IVF Unit, 2006
• Associate Professor, Department Director: Bursa Medical Park Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006-2009
• Associate Professor, Part-time: Bursa Pembe Mavi IVF Center, 2008-2013
• Associate Professor, Part-time: Bursa ART IVF Center, 2014-2016
• Professor, Department Head: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Hospital, 2016-2019
• Professor, Unit Director: Acıbadem International Hospital, IVF Unit, 2019-2023
• Professor, Unit Director: Momart IVF Center, 2023-2025.

Medical Intrests

• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment
• Laparoscopic Surgeries
• Hysteroscopic Surgeries
• Reproductive Endocrinology

Medical Intrests

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• Detailed ultrasound
• Fetal ECHO
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Risky Pregnancy Follow-up
• Complications of Twin Pregnancy
• Fetal Invasive Procedures (Amniocentesis CVS Cordocentesis)

Education

• Subspecialization: Perinatology, I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2015
• Specialization in Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynecology, I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2002-2008
• Undergraduate: Department of Medicine, I.Ü. Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, 1996-2002

Experience

• Faculty Member: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2020-present
• Subspecialist: Private clinic, February 2019-present
• Faculty Member: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, May 2017-February 2019
• Training Assistant: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, June 2016-May 2017
• Subspecialist: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, June 2015-June 2016
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, July 2013-June 2015
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: University of British Columbia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, April 2013-July 2013
• Research Assistant Specialist Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, November 2011-April 2013
• Chief Assistant Specialist: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, May 2011-November 2011
• Chief Assistant Specialist Doctor: Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, August 2010-April 2011
• Specialist Doctor: Private Istanbul Hospitalium Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2009-August 2010
• Specialist Doctor: Besni State Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 2008-September 2009
• Research Assistant Doctor: I.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2003-February 2008
• Research Assistant Dr: I.Ü. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-November 2003

Associate Professorship Date: 11.3.2015

Professorship Date: 10.8.2020

Overseas Experience: University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology (2013)

Scientific Memberships
 

• Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society
• Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association
• Association of Perinatology Specialists