Dr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.
Read moreDr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.
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Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine.
In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years.
Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.
Read moreWas born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine.
In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years.
Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.
After completing his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 , he won the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in the same year.
Between 2000 and 2006 , he completed his Medical Education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
As of 2007 , he started his General Surgery Specialization in Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty 'General Surgery Department'.
In 2009 , he took part in the Private Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Istanbul German hospital and took part in the Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery (surgical treatment of Type 2 Diabetes) surgery, which was performed for the first time in Turkey.
In 2011 , he received 'Metabolic Surgery' training at the Taksim German Hospital Metabolic Surgery Unit under Universal Hospitals. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2012.
Between 2012 and 2014 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.
Between 2014 and 2017 , he worked at the Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli, Istanbul.
He started to work as a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University in 2015 and received the title of Assistant Professor in 2016.
Between 2009 and 2017 , he took part in more than 1000 Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Operations.
Between 2017 and 2018 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Private Gebze Konak Hospital in Kocaeli.
Between 2018 and 2019 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul .
Dr. Instructor Member Fatih Can Karaca left his duty at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital as of February 2019 and started to work as a General Surgery Specialist to perform Obesity and Metabolic Surgery surgeries at Istanbul Surgery Hospital located in Istanbul .
He opened his private clinic at Fulya Unimed Center between 2019-2020.
He received the title of Associate Professor in June 2021 .
Fluent in English, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca is married and has two children.
Areas of interest
Metabolic Surgery (Surgical Treatment of Diabetes)
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery
Revision Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Operation
After completing his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 , he won the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in the same year.
Between 2000 and 2006 , he completed his Medical Education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
As of 2007 , he started his General Surgery Specialization in Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty 'General Surgery Department'.
In 2009 , he took part in the Private Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Istanbul German hospital and took part in the Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery (surgical treatment of Type 2 Diabetes) surgery, which was performed for the first time in Turkey.
In 2011 , he received 'Metabolic Surgery' training at the Taksim German Hospital Metabolic Surgery Unit under Universal Hospitals. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2012.
Between 2012 and 2014 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.
Between 2014 and 2017 , he worked at the Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli, Istanbul.
He started to work as a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University in 2015 and received the title of Assistant Professor in 2016.
Between 2009 and 2017 , he took part in more than 1000 Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Operations.
Between 2017 and 2018 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Private Gebze Konak Hospital in Kocaeli.
Between 2018 and 2019 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul .
Dr. Instructor Member Fatih Can Karaca left his duty at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital as of February 2019 and started to work as a General Surgery Specialist to perform Obesity and Metabolic Surgery surgeries at Istanbul Surgery Hospital located in Istanbul .
He opened his private clinic at Fulya Unimed Center between 2019-2020.
He received the title of Associate Professor in June 2021 .
Fluent in English, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca is married and has two children.
Areas of interest
Metabolic Surgery (Surgical Treatment of Diabetes)
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery
Revision Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Operation
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2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career
Medicine Department of Internal Medicine
2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology
2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology
Memberships in Scientific Organizations
ASCO
ESMO
TTOD
AVOD
Publications
In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.
Awards Received
EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award
"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"
Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:
Courses, Meetings, and Certificates
ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019
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2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career
Medicine Department of Internal Medicine
2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology
2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology
Memberships in Scientific Organizations
ASCO
ESMO
TTOD
AVOD
Publications
In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.
Awards Received
EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award
"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"
Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:
Courses, Meetings, and Certificates
ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019
Medical Degree (MD): Cukurova University, 200
Specialization Training and Experience:
Specialization Degree in General Surgery: Inonu University Medical Faculty General surgery 2011 Fellowship: Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey High Specialization Hospital, 2013
Career:
Associate Professorship: Gastroenrology Surgery, İnönü University, 2017
Professorship: General Surgery, Medipol University, 2024
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Medical Degree (MD): Cukurova University, 200
Specialization Training and Experience:
Specialization Degree in General Surgery: Inonu University Medical Faculty General surgery 2011 Fellowship: Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey High Specialization Hospital, 2013
Career:
Associate Professorship: Gastroenrology Surgery, İnönü University, 2017
Professorship: General Surgery, Medipol University, 2024
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Experience:
2022 -
Medipol Bahçelievler
2021 - 2022
MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY HOSPITAL
2018 - 2020
İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
2014 - 2020
TOKAT STATE HOSPITAL
2010 - 2010
BINGOL STATE HOSPITAL
Education:
2021
MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, GASTROTEROLOGY
2018
İSTINYE UNIVERSITY, INTERNAL DISEASES USA
2014
ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY
2010
FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT/INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
2004
FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
A. International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Title: Fatal fulminant hepatitis B after withdrawal of entecavir treatment in a patient with HBeAg seroconversion.
Title: Acute gastric obstruction resulting from gallstone-induced bezoar.
Title: Garlic-induced esophagitis.
Title: Association between Helicobacter pylori and liver-to-spleen ratio.
Title: Crohn's disease masked by median arcuate ligament syndrome.
Title: Telaprevir and anemia: What we learned from the first three patients.
Title: Magnesium and parathyroid hormone levels of patients using different proton pump inhibitors.
Title: Is topical pharyngeal anesthesia necessary in esophagogastroduodenoscopy in all unsedated patients?
Title: Inpatient Care Of Hepatitis C: Applying The Four Pillars Model To The Hospital Setting.
Title: "The "Bouveret's Syndrome" Case Resolved Without Necrotic Changes."
Title: Severe acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia.
Title: Gallstone Ileus Caused by Cholecystoenteric Fistula Demonstrated on Computed Tomography.
Title: Intestinal Perforation Due to Ingested Chicken Bone Mimicking Crohn's Disease.
Title: Acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglyceridemia: A case-based review.
Title: An Unusual Complication of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Severe Acute Pancreatitis Leading to Death.
Title: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Panniculitis.
B. Contributions to Scientific Conferences:
Title: Suicidal poisonings in Turkey: demographic and clinical aspects.
Title: A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Aortoenteric Fistula.
Experience:
2022 -
Medipol Bahçelievler
2021 - 2022
MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY HOSPITAL
2018 - 2020
İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
2014 - 2020
TOKAT STATE HOSPITAL
2010 - 2010
BINGOL STATE HOSPITAL
Education:
2021
MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, GASTROTEROLOGY
2018
İSTINYE UNIVERSITY, INTERNAL DISEASES USA
2014
ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GASTROENTEROLOGY
2010
FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT/INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
2004
FIRAT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
A. International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Title: Fatal fulminant hepatitis B after withdrawal of entecavir treatment in a patient with HBeAg seroconversion.
Title: Acute gastric obstruction resulting from gallstone-induced bezoar.
Title: Garlic-induced esophagitis.
Title: Association between Helicobacter pylori and liver-to-spleen ratio.
Title: Crohn's disease masked by median arcuate ligament syndrome.
Title: Telaprevir and anemia: What we learned from the first three patients.
Title: Magnesium and parathyroid hormone levels of patients using different proton pump inhibitors.
Title: Is topical pharyngeal anesthesia necessary in esophagogastroduodenoscopy in all unsedated patients?
Title: Inpatient Care Of Hepatitis C: Applying The Four Pillars Model To The Hospital Setting.
Title: "The "Bouveret's Syndrome" Case Resolved Without Necrotic Changes."
Title: Severe acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia.
Title: Gallstone Ileus Caused by Cholecystoenteric Fistula Demonstrated on Computed Tomography.
Title: Intestinal Perforation Due to Ingested Chicken Bone Mimicking Crohn's Disease.
Title: Acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglyceridemia: A case-based review.
Title: An Unusual Complication of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Severe Acute Pancreatitis Leading to Death.
Title: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Panniculitis.
B. Contributions to Scientific Conferences:
Title: Suicidal poisonings in Turkey: demographic and clinical aspects.
Title: A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Aortoenteric Fistula.
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Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.
She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.
She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
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| Chemotherapy | $1500 - $2500 |
| Thyroid resection | $5000 - $7500 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $12000 |
Gastroenterologist
Read moreGastroenterologist
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| Chemotherapy | $1800 - $7000 |
| Liver transplant | $80000 - $85000 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $28000 |
Education:
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
Specialization Training:
Baskent University Faculty of Medicine. Internal diseases
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology Minor
Worked Institutions:
Tekirdag State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology
Medical Interests:
Endoscopy-Colonoscopy
ERCP
Hepatology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Liver Transplantation
Read moreEducation:
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
Specialization Training:
Baskent University Faculty of Medicine. Internal diseases
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology Minor
Worked Institutions:
Tekirdag State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology
Medical Interests:
Endoscopy-Colonoscopy
ERCP
Hepatology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Liver Transplantation
Medical Interests and Activities
Internal Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes
Thyroid Diseases
Pituitary Gland Diseases
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases Educational Background
Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 1997
Assistant Education for Internal Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, 2003
Education for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 2008
Professional Experience
Göztepe Research & Training Hospital, 2008-2010 (mandatory service)
Bayındır Hospital, 2010-2014
Kolan İnternational Hospital, 2014-2018
Liv Hospital Ulus, 2018-
Memberships
Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Turkish Society of Diabetes
European society of Anesthesiology • European Association for the Study of Diabetes
Read moreMedical Interests and Activities
Internal Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes
Thyroid Diseases
Pituitary Gland Diseases
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
Female and Male Reproductive System Diseases Educational Background
Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 1997
Assistant Education for Internal Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, 2003
Education for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Cerrahpaşa Medical School, 2008
Professional Experience
Göztepe Research & Training Hospital, 2008-2010 (mandatory service)
Bayındır Hospital, 2010-2014
Kolan İnternational Hospital, 2014-2018
Liv Hospital Ulus, 2018-
Memberships
Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Turkish Society of Diabetes
European society of Anesthesiology • European Association for the Study of Diabetes
UNIVERSITY
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
UNIVERSITY WHERE HE TAKES EXPERTISE
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
CONGRESSES ATTENDED
National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress
World Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress
Cerrahpaşa Surgery Meetings Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
Read moreUNIVERSITY
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
UNIVERSITY WHERE HE TAKES EXPERTISE
Göztepe Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
CONGRESSES ATTENDED
National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress
World Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress
Cerrahpaşa Surgery Meetings Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
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Specializations
Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gastric cancer
Colon cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Surgery
Diabetes Surgeries
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Specializations
Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gastric cancer
Colon cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Surgery
Diabetes Surgeries
Education
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)
KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)
Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)
Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)
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Education
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)
KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)
Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)
Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)
Specializations
Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gastric cancer
Colon cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Surgery
Diabetes Surgeries
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Specializations
Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gastric cancer
Colon cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Surgery
Diabetes Surgeries
Education:
Roles in Projects:
Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.
Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.
Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.
Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).
Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.
Read moreEducation:
Roles in Projects:
Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.
Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.
Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.
Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).
Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.