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Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

1. Medical Interests and Activities 
2. • Lung Cancer (Postdoctoral fellowship, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA)
3. • Interventional Bronchoscopy (Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA)
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5. Education and Experience 
6. • Department of Thoracic Diseases, Liv Hospital, Ulus
7. • Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul Bilim University
8. • Ministry of Health Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Diseases Training and Research Hospital
9. • Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Memberships
10. • IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer)
11. • ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians)
12. • TAKD (Turkish Lung Cancer Society) (Executive Board Member)
13. • TTD (Turkish Thoracic Society)
14. • TÜSAD (Turkish Respiratory Research Society)

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Medical Fields of Interest 

Acute and chronic respiratory problems 

Respiratory Infections. 

Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures 

Asthma 

Breathing problems during sleep 

Cystic fibrosis 

Tuberculosis

Education 

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997) 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997-2002  

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004-2007

Experiences 

Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002-2004 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007-2010 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010-2023

Liv Hospital, 2023-

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone diseases
• Benign prostate hyperplasia
• Minimally invasive prostate treatments (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum, TUR-P,..)
• Kidney Diseases
• Prostate Diseases
• Bladder Diseases
• Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunctions - Infertility
• Infections

Education

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2006
• PhD: Urology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, 2012

Professional and Observational Experience in Medicine

• Research Assistant, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, 10/2006 - 03/2007
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem Valide Sultan Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, 08/2007 - 10/2010
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem University, Department of Urology, 10/2010 - 08/2012
• Observer, University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 05/2011 - 06/2011
• Specialist, Idil State Hospital, Idil, Şırnak, 11/2012 - 08/2014
• Specialist, Giresun Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, 09/2014 - 2015
• Associate Professor, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Urology, 2015 - 2024
• Associate Professor, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024 - Present

Awards Received

• Effects of Sildenafil Citrate and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase, and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Rat Cavernous Tissues. Ilbey Y.Ö, Şimşek A, Özcan L, Cilli M, Polat E.C, Ersöz C, Somay A, Özbek E. 8th National Andrology Congress (International Participation), İzmir, Turkey, May 20-23. Congress Abstract Book; 22: SS-01 (2009). (Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award)
• Extraperitoneal (EXPERT-ONOL) Sacrocolpopexy in the Treatment of Advanced Uterovaginal and Vaginal Prolapse: Intermediate-Term Results. Önol Ş.Y, Armağan A, Tepeler A, Başıbüyük İ, Ersöz C, Erdem M.R. 22nd National Urology Congress (International Participation), Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, May 02-06. Congress Abstract Book, 369: V-021 (2012).

Certificates

• Prof. Cevper Ersöz has over 130 national and international publications.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

Medical Interests 

Interventional Bronchoscopy 

Respiratory Deficiencies 

Rare diseases of the lung 

Interstitial lung diseases 

Psychoneuroimmunology 

Medical Fitness and nutrition 

Education 

Bachelor’s: Istanbul University / Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / 1988-1997 

Specialization in Medicine: Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis / 2001-2006 The Importance and Value of CA-125 in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Pleurisy / Assoc. Sedat Altın - Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Experience 

Dr. / Ayazağa MCHFP / 1997-2001 

Assist. Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / 2001-2006 

Res. See. / Hopital St-Marguerite Center Laser / 2004 

Res. See. / University de St-Etienne, Faculte de Medecin, Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique / 2005 

Dr. / Bozüyük State Hospital / 2006-2008 

Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Interventional Pulmonology Unit / 2008-2012 

Dr. / Zürich University Faculty of Medicine, Lung Transplantation Unit / 2009-2010 

Dr. / Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit / 2010-2012 

Assoc. Dr / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2013- 2017 

Prof. Dr. / I. Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Department of Chest Diseases / 2017-2018 • prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital / 2018-2018 

Prof. Dr. Demiroglu Science Un. Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases USA-Istanbul / 2018-2020 Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Prof. Dr. / Memorial Bahçelievler and Şişli Hospitals / 2020-2021 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul / 2021 -

Memberships 

European Respiratory Society (ERS) 

European Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (EABIP) 

Societé de Pnemologie de langue Française (SPLF) 

Groupe d’Endoscopie de langue française (GELF)

Education and Career

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

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

Medical Interests 

Minimally invasive lung surgeries 

Lung cancer 

Pulmonary membrane diagnosis and treatments 

Mesothelioma surgery 

Diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic diseases 

Minimally invasive Mediastinal tumor surgery 

Sweating surgeries

Experience 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999 

Kızılay Etimesgut Central Warehouse-Ankara 1999-2000 

Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Istanbul 2000-2005 

Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus 2005-2006 

Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2006-2007 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2007-2010 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2010-2012 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2012-2013 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2013-2020 

Sultan II. Abbulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2020

Liv Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association 

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 

Turkish Thoracic Society 

Turkish Respiratory Research Association 

National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

Lung Cancer Society 

European Respiratory Society 

Medical Fields of Interest 

Thoracoscopic and Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery 

Lung Cancers 

Trachea Surgery 

Lung Transplantation 

Lung Biopsy 

Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) 

Diaphragmatic Surgery 

Surgery of Pleural Diseases 

Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Education 

1981-1987, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

1972-1980, Istanbul Galatasaray High School 

1966-1971, Primary Education Ankara, Samsun, Izmir 

Experience 

2023-Present, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul & Liv Hospital Ulus 

2015-2022, Memorial Sisli-Bahcelievler Hospital Thoracic Surgery Clinic 

2013 September, Professor; Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery 

2013 March, Lecturer; Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital 

2013 February, Education Officer; Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital 

2012 October Japan Kyoto University Thoracic Surgery Clinic; Observer in Living Donor Lung Transplantation 

2012 August Observer in Tracheal Transplant Surgery at Karolinska Institute, Sweden 

2012- Present Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee Member Ministry of Health Ankara 

2011- 2015 Yedikule Lung Transplant Clinic Specialist in Charge 

2008-2010 University of Zurich, Switzerland Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Training 

2008 Associate Professorship in Thoracic Surgery 

2003 FETCS: European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 

2003 Turkish Thoracic Surgery Qualification 

1995-2013 Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Tra.and Research Hospital; Chief Assistant 

1991-1995 Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Tra. and Research Hospital; Residency 

1987-1990 General Practitioner, Military Service