Ali Levent Yalchin
- 5 Excellent • 55 reviews
- 44 years of experience
- Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
The doctor is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, currently practicing at Medipol Mega University Hospital. The doctor has held professorships at Gazi University and served as the Director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory. The doctor is a member of both the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine. The doctor graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and became a Nuclear Medicine Specialist at Ankara University in 1992.
Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.
He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.
He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.
Education and Expertise
GATA Military Medical Faculty
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)
Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)
Experience
GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)
Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)
Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)
Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)
Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)
Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)
Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)
Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)
Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)
Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)
Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)
GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course
Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course
Neuroanatomy course
Spine Surgery course
Professional Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Spine Society of Europe
Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
2005 – M.D., Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
2010 – Internal Medicine Specialization, Haseki Training and Research Hospital
2021 – Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Assistant Professor, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine
Head of Department, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Acar has authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles in the fields of internal medicine and gastroenterology. Her notable contributions include studies and case reports on:
Gastrointestinal bleeding management in anticoagulant users
Rare GI cases such as bezoars, aortoesophageal fistulas, and massive hemorrhagic ascites
Liver transplantation complications, including graft-versus-host disease
The role of (pro)hepcidin in IBD-related anemia
Endoscopic interventions for acute GI bleeding
Covid-19 treatment agents and their GI implications in Turkey
(Full publication list available upon request)
Gastrointestinal bleeding & endoscopic procedures
Hepatology & liver disease management
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
Complex GI case diagnostics
Post-transplant GI complications
Diabetic GI and cardiovascular comorbidities
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist
Education
Yeditepe University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)
2004 - 2007
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty
1995 – 1998
Hacettepe University School of Medicine
Pediatrics Instructor
1985 - 1987
Professional Experience
Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology
2017 – Present
Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2013 – 2017
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
1994 – 2004
Publications
Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic
bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link
Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of
recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link
Languages
Turkish: Native
English: Advanced
Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.
Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology. He received advanced training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He became a cardiology specialist in 2016 and completed his residency in 2010. Dr. Changa is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
He has worked at leading hospitals, including Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Dr. Changa speaks English fluently. He has a solid academic and clinical background in cardiology.
Education:
Degree Program University Year
Bachelor Medical Sciences İstanbul University 1995
Master Degree Medical Sciences İstanbul University 1997
Doctorate and expertise in medicine
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul University 2004
Assistant professor
İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University 2009
Associate professor
İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University 2011
Clinical Neurophysiology Subspecialty
İstanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology İstanbul Bilim University 2011
PhD Thesis:
INVESTIGATION OF ANTI-GANGLIOSIDE AND ANTI-GLUTAMIC ACID DECARBOXYLASE ANTIBODIES IN JUDICIAL MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY AND INVESTIGATION OF SUBCLINIC ANTERIOR HORN INVOLVEMENT BY ESTIMATE MOTOR UNIT COUNT METHOD-2002
Experience
Research Assistant
Department of Neurology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University 1998-2004
Specialist
Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Neurology 2004-2009
Assistant Professor
Istanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology 2009-2011
Assoc. Prof.
Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Department of Neurology
İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Memberships to Scientific Organizations:
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Neurology Association
Turkish Association for Combating Epilepsy
Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association
Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology
Awards:
Clinical Neurophysiology Congress (Antalya-2013): First prize for the poster paper titled "Continuous Video-EEG Monitoring Findings and Clinical, Laboratory and Imaging Characteristics of Patients Monitored in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit Due to Alertness Defect"
National Epilepsy Congress (Muğla-2012): "Does Semiology Tell Us the Origin of Seizures Consisting Mainly of Alteration of Consciousness?" Kenan Tükel publishing award for his publication
National Epilepsy Congress (Izmir- 2008): First prize in the field of epilepsy congress publications with the publication titled "Reduced axon number in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy demonstrated by motor unit number estimation analysis"
National Epilepsy Congress (Ankara- 2004): First prize in the field of epilepsy congress publication with the publication titled "No association of anti-gm1 and anti-gad antibodies with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy"
Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Association, 19th National Clinical Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Congress (Trabzon-2002): Congress publication award for the publication titled "Epileptic seizures in Behçet's disease".
Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council scientific publications incentive award-2002: (With the publication titled "Epileptic Seizures In Behçet's Disease")
Turkish Neurology Association, 38th National Neurology Congress - 2002: Second prize for the oral presentation titled "Investigation of subclinical anterior horn involvement in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy with the estimated motor unit number method".
Turkish Epilepsy Association and Sanofi Pharma Scientific Research Project Support Award - 2001: "Investigation of anti-ganglioside antibodies in juvenile myoclonic epilepsies" thesis project.
The doctor is a Professor of Neurology with a specialization in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. With extensive expertise in these areas, the doctor has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The doctor is recognized for advancing research and clinical practices in neurology, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches.
Assoc. Prof. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor. She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.
She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008. She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021. In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London. She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.
Regarding her speciality in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, she has 5 Tubitak projects, a 2-chapter book , 30 clinical researches and 80 reports presented in domestic and abroad. Assoc. Prof. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, who is still working within the staff of Medipol University, managed the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit of the Department of Neurology during her working time and plans Deep Brain Stimulation therapy applications with the neurosurgical team.
Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support for each patient.
PUBLICATIONS
1-Yilmaz N, Yigit A, Akbostanci MC. Clozapine induced epilepsy. Revue Neurologique 2004, Nov;160/11:1093.
2-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Sıcak Su Epilepsili Bir Olgu. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.
3-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Refleks Epilepsiler. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.
4-Mine Hayriye Sorgun, Bilge Koçer, Funda Kaplan, Nesrin Yılmaz, Nezih Yücemen, Canan Yücesan. Multipl Sklerozda Kraniyal Nöropati. Turk Norol Derg 2011;17:137-142.
5-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Gökçen Duymaz, Mehmet Akif Yaşar. Parkinson Hastalığı Olan Bir Olguda Malign Sendrom. Turk Norol Derg 2012:18;123-125.
6-Yilmaz NH, Akbostanci MC, Oto A, Aykac O. Prevalence of restless legs syndrome in Ankara, Turkey: an analysis of diagnostic criteria and awareness. Acta Neurol Belg 2012 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print].
7-Yılmaz NH, Bingol AP. Sensitivity and specificity of Ankara University Cerebral Dominance Inventory in comparison with the Wada test. Acta Neurol Belg 2013 Jun 6 [Epub ahead of print].
8-Sema Demirci, Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Efsun Şenocak, Fatih Han Bölükbaşı. Pons Kavernomu: Kranial Manyetik Rezonans Görüntüleme Bulguları. Turk Norol Derg 2012:19:72.
9-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Sinem Atik Güngör, Taflan Sahlepçi. Küçük hücreli akciğer kanseri tedavisinde cisplatin kullanımı sırasında gelişen akut iskemik inme: olgu sunumu. J Kartal TR. Baskıdaki Makaleler: KEAH-26937.
POSTERLER:
-Serebral venöz tromboz ve bruselloz Birlikteliği; Olgu Sunumu (42. Ulusal Nöroloji Kongresi-Antalya 2006)
-Waldenström makroglobulinemisine eşlik eden epileptik nöbetler ve nonkonvülsif status epileptikus (42. Ulusal Nöroloji Kongresi-Antalya 2006)
-Prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome in Ankara, Turkey (16. Uluslararası Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Dublin 2012).
-Konjenital Miyastenik Sendrom (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).
-Beşinci haftada duyusal iletimleri normal olan bir enjeksiyon nöropatisi olgusu (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).
-Olgu sunumu: Mononöritis mültipleks ve lepra (29. Ulusal Nörofizyoloji EEG-EMG Kongresi- Antalya 2013).
-İdyopatik Parkinson Hastalığı’nda hızlanmış unutma ve uyku kalitesi (10. Ulusal Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Antalya 2013).
-Hiperglisemiye bağlı hemikore ve bazal gangliyon hiperintensitesi: Olgu sunumu (10. Ulusal Parkinson ve Hareket Bozuklukları Kongresi-Antalya 2013).
Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.
Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.
2022 : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University
2015 : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital
1997-2002: Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995 : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)
1982-1989 : TarsusAmerican College
Varicose Veins
Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms
Heart Aneurysms
TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:
Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department
Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”
She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.