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Assoc. Prof. Onder Sakin MD

Work Experience

• 1998-2004   -Medical School; Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Education;
• 2005-2010   -Istanbul Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization:
• 2011-2012   -Yozgat Cekerek State Hospital
• 2012-2013   -Private Cengelköy Medivia Hospital
• 2013   -Private Dragos Medical Center
• 2014   -Sultanbeyli TEV State Hospital
• 2014-2022   -Health Sciences University Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital
• 2022-2023   -Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital IVF Unit
• 2023   -Bahçeci Umut IVF Center

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

• The Most Ideal Analgesic Method in Endometrial Sampling and Fractionated Curettage; Comparison of the 4 Most Frequently Used Methods with Placebo - 5th International Trakya Family Medicine Congress - 16 - 20 March 2016, Balkan Congress Center, Edirne, Turkey
• Vatansever D, Atici AE, Sozen H, Sakin O. Diaphragmatic resection preserving and repairing pericardium, splenectomy and distal pancreatectomy for interval debulking surgery of ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2016 Jul;142(1):206-207. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.05.004. Epub 2016 May 19. Video presentation.
• Comparison of estrogen and progesterone receptors of endometrial polyps and normal endometrium – 7th Istanbul Women's Birthdays 7-10 December 2017 Istanbul
• Comparison of HE4 marker with CA 125 in the differentiation of benign-malignant adnexal masses – 7th Istanbul Women's Birthdays 7-10 December 2017 Istanbul
• The effect of fetal gender on birth weight – 7th Palandöken Gynecology Congress 2-4 March 2018 Erzurum
• Use of drain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy - Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Congress 21-24 February 2018 Istanbul
• The effect of cervical hpv result on anxiety and depression scores: National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 9-13 May, 2018 Antalya
• Depression and anxiety in patients with positive cervical HPV screening: Turkish – German Gynecologic Congree. April 27 – May 01, 2018 Cyprus
• Abnormal uterine bleeding in endometrial cancer detection in reproductive period and postmenopausal period: Turkish – German Gynecologic Congree. April 27 – May 01, 2018 Cyprus
• Examination of uterine and endometrial changes in premenopausal and postmenopausal patients using tamoxifen for breast cancer: Turkish – German Gynecologic Congree. April 27 – May 01, 2018 Cyprus
• The effect of cervical human papilloma virus (HPV) positivity on sexual functions in women- ‘6th International Congress of Urogynecology. 6-9 September 2018. Bahçeşehir University, Beşiktaş Campus. Istanbul.
• Laparoscopic ovarian vein ligation in pelvic congestion syndrome causing varicose labia – VIDEO presentation - ‘6th International Congress of Urogynecology. 6-9 September 2018. Bahçeşehir University, Beşiktaş Campus. Istanbul.
• Speech named 'Evaluation and staging of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) patients' at the 1st International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) organized under the leadership of ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology). 27-30 September 2018. Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Culture Center. Istanbul
• Oral presentation at the 1st International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) – Sexual fumction indexes – organized under the leadership of ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) 27-30 September 2018. Harbiye Military Museum Congress and Culture Central. Istanbul
• Oral presentation at the 1st International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) organized under the leadership of ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) – varicose veins in the labiums with pelvic congestion syndrome – September 27-30, 2018. Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Culture Center. Istanbul – 4th name
• Comparison of protective effects of betamethasone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone on experimental ischemia/reperfusion injury of rat ovary III. International Expermed Congress – 11-14 April 2019 Limak Cyprus Deluxe Hotel – Cyprus
• Predicting the success of ectopic pregnancies given medical treatment according to the change in the initial b-hcg value and the b-hcg value on the 4th day: A retrospective study including 183 cases: 17th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• Examination of the Effects of Music on the Non-stress Test: 17.National Gynecological and Obstetrics Congress. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• Diagnosis For HPV Positive Effects Quality Of Life Irrespective Of PAP Test Results: 17.National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• The effect of labioplasty on sexual functions: 37th Zeynep Kamil Gyneco-Pathology Congress. 12-14 June 2019 Zeynep Kamil Hospital. Istanbul
• “Comparison of Sexual Functions Between Trimesters in Pregnancy” 4th National Sexual Health Congress. 18-21 April 2019 Antalya

Activites İn Scientific Journals

• Cervical polyps: evaluation of routine removal and need for accompanying D&C. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011
• Interpregnancy interval as a risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis. maturitas 2015
• Comparison of the long-term effects of single-dose methotrexate and salpingectomy on ovarian reserve in terms of anti-mullerian hormone levels. Hum Fertil 2016
• The optimal analgesic method in saline infusion sonogram: A comparison of two effective techniques with placebo. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2016
• Lipid profile and plasma atherogenic index in postmenopausal osteoporosis. North Clin Istanb. 2017
• Investigation of the Effects of First and Second Trimester Biochemical Markers and Ultrasonographic Measurements on Infant Birth Weight - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• Results of loop electrosurgery esectional procedure (leep) in the treatment of intraepithelial lesions of the cervix - Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology – 2015
• Examining the superiority of lamellar body count and TDxFLM tests, which are the most frequently used tests in the evaluation of fetal lung maturation, and investigating the reasons for the cut-off value that is still not clear in lamellar body count: Journal of Istanbul Medical Faculty – 2015
• Clinical Significance of Cervical Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions: 8 Years' Experience - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2016
• Evaluation of Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation Gonadotropin Stimulation and Clomiphene Citrate Stimulation Cycles in Infertile Women - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• Do uterine fibroids left after menopause have negative effects on developing endometrial cancer?– Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Journal– 2017

Clinical certification of minor cytological abnormalities: atypical squamous cells of undetermined certification (ASCUS) 8 years experience - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – The Journal of Kartal Training and Research Hospital – 2016

• Diagnostic Value of Endometrial Nerve Endometrial Tissue of Patients with Endometriosis - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• An Evaluation of the Psychosocial Status of Infertile Women - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2017
• Investigation of maternal and fetal effects of vitamin D in pregnant women: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018
• Immunohistochemical correlation of placental microvessel density with spiral artery Doppler in preeclamptic pregnancies- Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2018
• Evaluation of uterine and endometrial vascular changes with transvaginal power Doppler ultrasound in patients using tamoxifen for breast cancer and comparison with endometrial sampling (specialization thesis - 2010) – Haydarpaşa Numune Medical Journal 2018
• Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists versus antagonists in women with polycystic ovary disease undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection - Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research – 2018
• Can Betatrophin Predict the Risk of Preeclampsia? - Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research – 2018
• Comparison of estrogen and progesterone receptors in endometrial polyps and normal endometrium: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018
• Determining the Time of Spontaneous Separation of the Placenta after Vaginal Delivery and the Factors Affecting This Time: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018
• The Importance of Cervical Cytology in Patients with Postcoital Hemorrhage: Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin 2018.
• Cervix human papilloma virus positivity: Does it cause sexual dysfunction? Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2020.
• The Optimal Analgesic Method in Endometrial Sampling: Comparison of 4 Most Applied Methods Against Placebo. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2019.
• Colposcopic examination in cytology negative women who tested positive for non-16/18 hpv types/colposcopic examination of patients with positive smear results except for hpv type 16 and 18. - Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine– 2019.
• Examining the effects of music on non-stress testing - SDU Medical Faculty Journal – 2019.
• Comparison of the protective effects of sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil treatments in ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat ovary - Ginekologia polska  - 2019.
• Fetomaternal Effects of TSH Values in the Initial Stage of Pregnancy - Haydarpaşa numune medıcal journal – 2020
• Protective Effects of Imatinib and Ginkgo Biloba on Cisplatin induced Ovarian Damage in Rats - İmatinib ve Ginkgo Bilobanın Sıçanlarda Sisplatin Kaynaklı Over Hasarı Üzerine Koruyucu Etkilerinin İncelenmesi - Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine– 2020.
• Investigation of Protective Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Against Toxic Damage Caused by Doxorubicin in Rat Ovaries - Konuralp Medical Journal – 2020.
• Can dehydroepiandosterone prevent chemotherapy-related damage? Investigation of protective effects of dehydroepiandosterone against paclitaxel-induced toxicity damage in rat ovaries - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine – 2020.
• The Effects of Leukocyte-and Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-Prp) and Pure Platelet-Rich Plasma (P-Prp) in a Rat Endometriosis Model - Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – 2020.
• Genital siğili olan kadınlarda servikal hpv ve servikal smear sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması. - Medical Journal of Suleyman Demirel University – 2020.
• Thromboprophylaxis in Covid-19 Positive Pregnant Women. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2020.
• Pregnancy worsens the morbidity of COVID-19 and this effect becomes more prominent as pregnancy advances - Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2020.
• Can dehydroepiandosterone prevent chemotherapy-related damage? Investigation of protective effects of dehydroepiandosterone against paclitaxel-induced toxicity damage in rat - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine – 2020.
• Conditions affecting postpartum depression in the Covid-19 pandemic - Medical Science and Discovery – 2020.
• The effects of menopausal uterine fibroids on the prognosis of endometrium cancer - Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – 2020.
• The Effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone on Ovarian Reserve in Ovarian Damage Caused by Methotrexate - Medical Laboratory Technology Journal – 2020.
• The Effects of HPV Test on Anxiety, Emotion and Depression in Women. - Journal of Academic Research in Medicine – 2020.
• Effects of predisposing factors on the success and treatment period in vaginismus - JBRA assisted reproduction – 2020.
• Comparison of the protective effects of betamethasone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone in ischemia/reperfusion injury of rat ovary - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine – 2020.
• Is There a Way to Predict Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary? The Role of Peripheral Blood Test Parameters. - Medical Journal of Bakirkoy – 2020.
• Does Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Menstrual Cycles Predispose Postpartum Bleeding? A Prospective Study. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia – 2020.
• Protective effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) vs caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) against ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat ovary - Medical Science and Discovery – 2020.
• Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation and reliability of assessment of pelvic floor disorders and their risk factors during pregnancy and postpartum questionnaire in Turkish population - Ginekologia Polska – 2020.
• Investigation of the preventive effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats - Ultrastructural Pathology – 2020.
• Comparison of female sexual function and sexual function of their partners between groups of pregnant and non-pregnant women - Ginekologia Polska – 2020.
• An investigation of the protective effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in chemotherapatic Cyclophosphamide (CP) induced ovarian damage on rats - Medical Science and Discovery – 2020.
• The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely? - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia/RBGO - 2021
• Laparoscopic Management of Bladder Injury During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy/Total Laparoskopik Histerektomi Sirasinda Mesane Yaralanmasinin Laparoskopik Yonetimi. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia (SCIE - 2021
• Comparison of Laboratory and Radiological Findings of Pregnant and Non-PregnantWomen with Covid-19 - - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia/RBGO - 2021
• Evaluation of protective effects of mirtazapine and mesna on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats - Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine  - 2021
• Comparison of biopsy results of HPV 16/18 and non-16/18 HPV positive patients with a normal PAP test, a tertiary center experience - Journal of Surgery and Medicine – 2021.
• Laparoscopic Management of Bladder Injury During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy/Laparoscopic Management of Bladder Injury During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. - Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia (SCIE) – 2021.
• The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely? - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia – 2021.
• Evaluation of postpartum depression and maternal attachment scale in a low socioeconomic level region: How was it affected during the Covid-19 pandemic period? Depression and Maternal Attachment in the Covid-19 pandemic. - Medical Science and Discovery – 2022.
• Ultrasound Tumor Marker Algorithms in Adnexal Masses - Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics-Special Topics – July 2017; 10(3); 221-230.
• Imaging Methods in Adnexal Masses - Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics-Special Topics – July 2017; 10(3); 231-240.
• Postpartum Follow-up and Breastfeeding in Pregnancy in a COVID-19 Environment Postpartum Follow-up and Breastfeeding in Pregnancy in COVID-19 Environment - Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics-Special Topics – COVID 19 – Special issue – 2020.
• Trisomy 18 presenting with megacystis and increased nuchal translucency: a case report: Journal of Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Development of Unusual Rupture in Nebless Uterus: Case Report and Literature Review: Sakarya Medical Journal
• Evaluation of the prenatal diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of a rare case of dacrocystocele with current information: Causapedia peer-reviewed case journal
• Goiter in a fetus without maternal thyroid disease: a case report: Perinatal Journal
• Intrauterine Detected Meckel Gruber Syndrome: a case report: Causapedia peer-reviewed case journal
• Coexistence of congenital hand reduction defect and uterine anomaly: case report: Perinatal Journal
• Evaluation of ovarian metastasis of cervical squamous cell cancer and trachelectomy procedure in the light of literature: Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology
• The Case of 11w+2d fetal heart rate positive unruptured cervical pregnancy: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases – reviews – Clinmed International Library

Publications

• Immature teratoma with estra-ovarian deposits of mature teratoma: Austin Journal of Medical Oncology. 14 November 2017
• The use of tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor in patients with postmenopausal breast cancer; menopause duration and endometrial thickness - Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Congress 21-24 February 2018 Istanbul
• Coexistence of genetic polymorphism and premature ovarian failure in a patient who presented with recurrent pregnancy loss: 16th National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 9-13 May, 2018 Antalya
• Abnormal uterine bleeding in endometrial cancer detection reproductive period and postmenopausal period: XII.Turkish German Gynecologic Congress. 27.04.2018-01.05.2018 Kyrenia. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
• Cervical abscess: 17th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Convent. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya
• Rupture risk after methotrexate in low Bhcg values in ectopic pregnancies: 17th National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 24-28 April 2019. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya

Book / Book chapter

• 'Gebelik Serüveni - The Adventure of Pregnancy' published in 2013.

'Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies' published in 2019.

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
• Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
• Reproductive Health and Infertility Association (TSRM)
• Minival Invasive Gynecology Association (MIJID)

Education

• 2023- Professor, Istanbul Health and Technology University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2018-2019 – Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 2016-2018 – Assist. Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 2006-2011 - Residency, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 1997-2003 – Licence, GATA Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Occupational Experience

• 2003-2004: GATA Internship, Ankara.
• 2004-2006: TCG Gelibolu Naval Ship Medical Officer (General Practitioner), Marmaris, Muğla.
• 2006-2011: GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Istanbul; Residency.
• 2011-2016: Gölcük Military Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kocaeli; Ob/Gyn Specialist.
• 2016-2018: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul; Assistant Professor.
• 2018 – 2019: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul; Associate Professor.
• 2019 – 2021: Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, IVF Unit
• 2021 – still: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center.

Honors

• Best Oral Presentation Prize: Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10th National Congress. Ozdamar O Gün İ, Müngen E, Atay V. The assessment of the relationship between amniotic fluid MMP-9 and Zn levels and adverse obstetric outcomes, 9-13 May 2012, Turkey.
• ‘The Rising Star’ of the year 2017 award, by the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Patents

Professional Courses, Certificates and Exams

• Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Branch of Istanbul, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course; 08-09.05.2010
• GATA Haydarpaşa Research Hospital, Basic Epidemiology Course; 31.01-04.02.2011
• TJOD İstanbul Anadolu Branch – Acıbadem University, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course in Animal Laboratory; 02-03 Haziran 2015.
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1, 2016.
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 2, Clinical Knowledge (CK), 2017.
• Assisted Reproduction Techniques, Certification Programme by the National Health Ministry; VKV American Hospital, In Vitro Fertilization and Women’s Health Unit, Istanbul, Turkey, 2018.

Lectures

• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 4th Year, Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı
• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 3rd Year, Genitourinary System Diseases Course Board
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı
• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency Programme
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı

Articles Published In International Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed By Science-Citation Index 

• Ozdamar O, Gün I, Müngen E, Atay V. The assessment of the relationship between amniotic fluid matrix metalloproteinase-9 and zinc levels with adverse obstetric outcomes. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;290(1):59-64.
• Ozdamar O, Gun I, Keskin U, Kocak N, Mungen E. The role of maternal serumbeta-HCG and PAPP-A levels at gestational weeks 10 to 14 in the prediction of pre-eclampsia. Pak J Med Sci. 2014;30(3):568-573.
• Ozdamar O, Gun I, Oner O, Ozden O. Evaluation of the accuracy of ultrasonographic fetal weight estimation models; assessing regression formulae in a Turkish population. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2015 Jul;35(5):437-41.
• Doğer E, Çakıroğlu Y, Ceylan Y, Ulak E, Özdamar Ö, Çalışkan E. Reproductive and obstetric outcomes in mosaic Turner's Syndrome: a cross-sectional study and review of the literature. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2015;13(1):59.
• Gün İ, Özdamar Ö, Şahin S, Çetingöz E, Sofuoğlu K. Progesterone vaginal capsule versus vaginal gel for luteal support in normoresponder women undergoing long agonist IVF/ICSI cycles. Ginekol Pol. 2016;87(5):372-7.
• Gün I, Özdamar Ö, Şahin S, Akpak YK, Sofuoğlu K. Is there any effect of oocyte count retrieved in the OPU procedure on pregnancy outcomes? J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016;36(3):416-9.
• Karakuş SS, Özdamar Ö, Karakuş R, Gün I, Sofuoğlu K, Muhcu M, Polat M. Reproductive outcomes following hysteroscopic resection of endometrial polyps of different location, number and size in patients with infertility. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016;36(3):395-8.
• Özdamar Ö, Doger E, Arlier S, Çakiroglu Y, Ergin RN, Köpük SY, Çalışkan E. Exogenous cesarean scar pregnancies managed by suction curettage alone or in combination with other therapeutic procedures: A series of 33 cases and analysis of complication profile. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2016;42(8):927-35.
• Devranoğlu B, Özdamar Ö, Çakıroğlu Y, Küçükbaş M, Eken MK, Doğer E. The timing of embryo transfer catheter removal: Should it be delayed or done immediately? A prospective randomized trial. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2018;83(1):29-34.
• Özcan C, Özdamar Ö, Gökbayrak ME, Doğer E, Çakıroğlu Y, Çine N. HOXA-10 gene expression in ectopic and eutopic endometrium tissues. Does it differ between fertile and infertile women with endometriosis? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 233:43-48.

Articles Published In International Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed Other Than By Science-Citation Index

• Özdamar Ö, Gün I, Hira S, Devranoglu B. Assessment of the relationship between follicular fluid calcium ion concentration and reproductive outcomes.. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2015; 4(6): 1984-7.
• Özdamar Ö, Gün I, Ovayolu A, Sofuoglu K. Does the number of prior oocyte retrieval practices increase the amount of blood loss in subsequent OPU procedures. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2016; 5: 276-9.

Oral Presentations Presented In The International Congresses 

• AAGL 5th International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecoloy in connection with Turkish Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2011: Ultrasonographic guided hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. Oral Presentation. 04-06 May 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 32nd European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting 2016: The timing of embryo transfer catheter removal: Should it be delayed or done immediately? A prospective randomized trial. Oral Presentation. 01 – 04 July 2016, Helsinki, Finland.
• The 25th European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology In Conjunction With the 15th Congress of Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017: Do Younger Women with Elevated Basal Follicle Stimulating Hormone Levels Undergoing Gonadotropin-Stimulated Intrauterine Insemination Cycles Represent Compromised Outcomes? Oral Presentation.

Books & Book Chapters

• Jinekolojik Tümörler. Tanı – Tedavi – Takip. Editörler; Ayhan Aydıner, Işık Aslay, Sinan Berkman. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul 2016. – Chapter Author

Education

•  1999-2000 OB/GYN residency at Newyork Medical College, NY, USA
•  1993-1997 OB/GYN residency at Zeynep Kamil Maternity Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
•  1992-1993 OB/GYN residency at Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
• 1984-1991 Student at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, İstanbul, Turkey
• 1981-1984 Student at Sisli Terakki High School, Istanbul, Turkey

Work Experience

•  2011- Bahceci Fulya ART center, İstanbul, Turkey
•  2000-2011 ART&Genetics center at Istanbul Memorial Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
•  1997-1999 Reseach assistant at SUNNY at Brooklyn, NY, USA
• 1991-1992 Emergency staff at Duzce Public Hospital, Duzce, Turkey

Professional Interests

• Ovarian stimulation protocols, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, fertility preservation techniques

Memberships

•  European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE)
•  American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
•  Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine (TSRM)
•  Turkish Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (TJOD)

International Publications

• • Kahraman S, Karagozoglu H, Karlikaya G. Reply of the Authors: Progesterone administration route in gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles. (Letter to the Editor). Fertil Steril Vol. 94, No. 3, August 2010
•  Banu Kumbak, Hande Akbas, Levent Sahin, Guvenc Karlikaya, Hale Karagozoglu, Semra Kahraman. Ovarian stimulation in women with high and low body mass index: GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist. Reproductive BioMedicine Online Mar; 20(3):314–319, 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Mustecep Kavrut, Hale Karagozoglu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin in serum and follicular fluid in woman with high body mass index. Fertil Steril Vol. 93, No: 6, April 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, S. Hale Karagozoglu, Guvenc Karlıkaya. The efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel v.s. intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in GnRH antagonist cycles: A prospective, randomized clinical trial. Fertil Steril Vol.94, No.2, July 2010
•  Y. Kumtepe, C. Beyazyurek, C. Cinar, I. Ozbey, S. Ozkan, K. Cetinkaya, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozuglu, S. Kahraman. A genetic survey on severe male factor infertiliy in Turkish population. RBMOnline Vol.18 No: 4, 465 – 474, 2009
•  Banu Kumbak, Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Selman Lacin, Aysun Guney. In vitro Fertilization in Normoresponder Patients with Endometriomas: Comparison with Basal Simple Ovarian Cysts. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, Vol. 65, No. 3, 2008: 212–216
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, G Karliklaya, S Sertyel, Y Saglam, H Karadayi, F Fiorentino. Medical and social perspectives of PGD for single gene disorders and human leukocyte antigen typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Volume 14, Suppl. 1, 104–108.
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, A Biricik, N Oncu, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, Y Saglam. Preliminary FISH studies on spermatozoa and embryos in patients with variable degrees of teratozoospermia and a history of poor prognosis. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Volume 12, No 6.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Beyazyurek, S Sertye, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Symposium: Embryo implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, G Karlikaya, S Lacin, S Kahraman. Serum oestradiol and β-HCG measurements after day 3 or 5 embryo transfers in interpreting pregnancy outcome. Reproductive BioMedicine Online; Vol 13 No 4. 459–464.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1. 2006 38–46.
•  Fiorentino F, Kahraman S, Karadayi H, Biricik A, Sertyel S, Karlikaya G, Saglam Y, Podini D, Nuccitelli A, Baldi M. Short tandem repeats haplotyping of the HLA region in preimplantation HLA matching. European Journal of Human Genetics Vol: 13, Issue: 8, p.953–8.
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu. Young patients with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing assisted reproductive treatments: a preliminary report. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol: 11, Issue: 3, p.294–299.
•  S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, S Sertyel, H Karadayi, N Findikli, N Oncu. Clinical aspects of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with HLA typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol.: 9, Issue: 5, p.529-532.
•  Fiorentino F., Biricik A., Karadayi H., Berkil H., Karlıkaya G., Sertyel S., Podini D., Baldi M., Magli MC., Gianaroli L. and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. Molecular Human Reproduction Vol:10, Issue: 6, p.445 – 460.
•  Kahraman S, Yakin K, Samli M, Vanlioglu F, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Donmez E A comparative study of three techniques for the analysis of sperm recovery: touch-print cytology, wet preparation, and testicular histopathology. Journal Assisted Reproduction Genetics Vol: 18, Issue: 7, p.357-363.
•  Oktay K, Aydin BA, Karlikaya G. A technique for laparoscopic transplantation of frozen-banked ovarian tissue. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jun;75(6):1212-6. PubMed
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya GG, Aydin BA. Ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation: basic aspects. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2000 Nov 27;169(1-2):105-8. Review.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G, Akman O, Ojakian GK, Oktay M. Interaction of extracellular matrix and activin-A in the initiation of follicle growth in the mouse ovary. Biol Reprod. 2000 Aug;63(2):457-61.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G. Ovarian function after transplantation of frozen, banked autologous ovarian tissue. N Engl J Med. 2000 Jun 22;342(25):1919.

National publications

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanıda Güncel Durum. Klinik Aktüel Tıp Dergisi. Cilt: 1, Sayı: 1, sayfa 11 – 21.
•  Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm: Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, Y. Kumtepe, S. Sertyel, H. Karadayı, N. Fındıklı, E. Enginsu, N. Öncü, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulamalarının klinik değerlendirmesi. Türk Fertilite Dergisi, Cilt: 12, Sayı:1, s.43–53.

Book

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Ovülasyon İndüksiyonu, II. Basım, 2009.

Book chapter

• Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm:Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu.

International oral presentations

• S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Kavrut, H. Karagozoğlu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (rhCG) in women with high body mass index (BMI). ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, B. Kumbak, S. Lacin, A. Guney, S. Kahraman. Adding estradiol to progesteron for luteal phase support does not improve the clinical outcome in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA. October 21-25, 2006.
•  S. Kahraman, O. Ozdiller, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, E. Ozturk Efficacy of metformin supplementation during ovarian stimulation in IVF patients with PCOS and BMI <28 kg/m2 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA October 21-25, 2006.
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karadayi, S. Sertyel, S. Saglam, B. Umay, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino. Comparison of the results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with or without HLA typing. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006

National oral presentations

• G. Karlıkaya. ART başarısızlıklarında yönetim. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış Kongresi, Türk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Derneği, Erzurum 3-7 Mart 2010.
• G. Karlıkaya. Embriyo seçimi için PGD – AS. TJOD İstanbul IVF Çalıştayı. Askeri Müze – Harbiye, İstanbul 15 Mart 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. PGD at Istanbul Memorial Hospital (2005-2008). 2nd hands-on workshop on PGD of Genetics&chromosomal disorders by blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy.İstanbul Memorial Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye. 26-28 Şubat 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı. 2. Ulusal Üreme Endokrinolojisi ve İnfertilite Kongresi (TSRM 2006). Antalya, Türkiye. 7–10 Eylül 2006.
•  G. Karlıkaya. Ten gen hastalıklarında PGT. 5. Uluslar arası Talasemi Yaz Okulu. Belek, Antalya, Türkiye. 20-24 Nisan 2008
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, H. Karagözoğlu, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlıoğlu, M. Aygün, S. Melil, M. Benkhalifa. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis results for the recurrent implantation failure cases with or without advanced maternal age. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, N. Fındıklı, E. Dönmez, A. Biricik, H. Berkil. Efficiency of aneuploidy testing in patients with recurrent implantation failure. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.

Poster presentations

•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M.Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women “37 Years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 66th Annual Meeting 2010, 23-27 October, Denver, USA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M. Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women ≤37 years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. Vol. 94., No. 4, Supplement, September 2010
•  G.Altin, S.Unal, H.Yelke, Y.Kumtepe, Z.Atayurt, S.Milik, C.Beyazyürek, C.Cınar, G.Karlikaya, S.Kahraman. Complete Or Partıal Correctıon Of Aneuploıdıc Embryos On Day 3 Formıng Hatchıng/Hatched Blastocysts on Day 5. 10th International Congress Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. May 5-8, 2010, Montpellier, France
•  H. S. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Acet, N. Dokuzeylül, H. Yelke. Premature Luteinization Does Not Negatively Affect Pregnancy Outcome In High Responder Patients Undergoing Coastıng With Short Interval In IVF Cycles Treated With GNRH – Agonist Protocol. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, L. Sahin, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman. Assisted Reproductive Treatment Outcome In a Large Cohort of Women With Serum FSH Above 15 Iu/L. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, L. Sahin, S. Kahraman. The Effect of a fall in the Serum Estradiol Level Prior to Egg Retrieval on the Outcome of Assisted Reproductive Treatment in Poor Responder Women. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Mikrodoz, uzun agonist veya antagonist protokolü verilen 40 yaş üstü kadınlarda yardımla üreme tedavi sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Kadının over cevabının kötü olduğu TESE-ICSI sikluslarında yardımla üreme tedavisi sonuçları. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Antagonist protokolü ile yardımla üreme tedavisi uygulanan normal cevaplı kadınlarda serum estradiol/oosit oranının tedavi sonucuna etkisi. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI <18 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy. • Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI >40 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy.
•  Nur Dokuzeylül, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Gökhan Cumhur Ekmekçi, Hale Karagözoğlu, Çağrı Beyazyürek, Semra Kahraman. Sanfilippo Hastalığı Ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı: Olgu Sunumu. 7. Ulusal Jinekoloji Ve Obstetrik Kongresi. TJOD 2009 14-19 Mayıs 2009, Girne, KKTC.
•  H. Kargözoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, A. Erşahin, M. Kavrut, M. Acet. Premature Luteinzation does not negatively affect pregnancy outcome in high responder patients undergoing coasting with short interval in IVF cycles treated with Gnrh agonist protocol. 8.Türk Alman jinekoloji Kongresi 29 Nisan – 3 Mayıs 2009, Antalya
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Outcome of mild stimulation cycles in poor responders with short-term aplication of gnrh antagonist and low dose gonadotropins using clomiphene citrate. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Luteal estradiol/gnrh antagonist suppression versus oral contraceptive pretreatment in young poor responders. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  Karlikaya G. Karagozoglu H., Beyazyurek C., Kahraman S. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Can Be A Valuable Tool For The Families With Thalassemia Trait. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  H. Karagözoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, Ç. Beyazyürek, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Clinical Outcomes Of 6 Year-Experience On HLA-Typing. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Kavrut M., Karlikaya G., Karagozoglu H., Ersahin A., Acet M., Kahraman S. Predicting Factors For Endometrial Thickness And Its Effect On Assisted Reproductive Technology (Art) Success, Based On Analysis Of 1,552 IVF/ICSI Cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Which Is Your Favourite Protocol in Women ≥43 Years Old? Microdose Flare? Antagonist? Or No Way Out! American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Oner O, Ozgon G, Aslan C, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. The Results Of Missed Abortus Testing From Istanbul Memorial Hospital. European Society Of Human Genetics, Barcelona, Spain – May 31 – June 3, 2008
• Aslan C, Ozgon G, Oner O, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. İstanbul Memorial Hastanesi 2000-2007 Yillari Arasinda Tahliye Materyali Karyotip Sonuçlari. 8. Ulusal Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi-Çanakkale, 6-9 Mayıs 2008.
•  F.Vanlioglu, E.Ozturk, H.Karagozoglu, G.Karlikaya, A.Guney, S.Lacin, S.Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rate. 23rd annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Lyon, France, 1-4 July 2007.
•  H. Karadayi, Y. Saglam, B. Umay, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Five year experience on preimplantation HLA typing. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, M. Yesil, S. Kahraman. Good, bad and ugly: effect of multiple indications on preimplantation genetics diagnosis. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Lacin, A. Guney, E. Ozturk, S. Kahraman. Effect of heparin administration in moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in PCOS patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  E. Ozturk, H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, A. Guney, S. Lacin, S. Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rates. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Sertyel, S. Kahraman Outcome of 771 cycles of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidy testing in IVF patients. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006.
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney, E. Öztürk. Effect of endometrial thickness in the presence of triple-lined structure on the outcome of in vitro fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney. E. Öztürk. Effect of ovarian reserve at younger than 35 years age on ICSI outcome in couples with severe male infertility. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur Beyazyurek, Y. Saglam, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Factors affecting outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for translocation cases. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur, Y. Saglam, G. Karlikaya, A. Gur, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Sperm fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis and preimplantation genetic diagnosis results of 13 male translocation carriers undergoing 17 cycles. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman, H. Karadayi, A. Biricik, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, Y. Saglam, A. Nucitelli, M. Baldi. Experience on preimplantation genetic diagnosis combined with HLA matching. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders. 13th World Congress on in-vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, Istanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005.
•  Saglam Y, Ogur C, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Karagozoglu H, Findikli N, Kahraman S. PGD of aneuploidy in difficult assisted reproductive treatment cases. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Sertyel S, Unal S, Yelke H, Atayurt Z, Findikli N, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F, Kahraman S. The stage of the embryo but not the number of cells removed may affect embryo development after biopsy. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Findikli N, Kahraman S, Akcin O, Sertyel S, Candan Z, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F. PGD for HLA typing can be a valuable source for the establishment of new human embryonic stem cell lines. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  E. Enginsu, N. Findikli, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, Z. Atayurt, G. Karlikaya, F. Vanlioglu, S. Kahraman. Increasing hyaluronan concentrations in the embryo transfer medium has no effect on ART outcome. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlioglu, H. Karadayi, N. Findikli, N. Oncu, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for B-Thalassemia with or without HLA-typing. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Yelke, S. Sertyel, E. Bakircioglu, N. Findikli, S. Unal, S. Melil, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Comparison using ejaculated or testicular sperm in patients with transient azospermia. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, M. Aygun, B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Wiscott Aldrich sendromu için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulaması: Vaka sunumu. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21–24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. b-Talasemi için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, E. Bakırcıoğlu, N. Öncü, H. Berkil, A. Biricik. Non-obstrüktif azoospermi hastalarında karyotip ve y kromozomu mikrodelesyon analizi sonuçları. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün, Banu Kumbak. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 5 Mart 2004. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış kongresi, 3-7 Mart 2004, Erzurum, Türkiye.
•  Berkil H., Biricik A., Oncu N., Findikli N., Donmez E., Sertyel S., Vanlıoğlu, Karlikaya G., Aygun M., Oral E. and Kahraman S. Results of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for Aneuploidy Testing in Cases with Advanced Maternal Age (AMA), Repeated Implantation Faulure (RIF), Recurrent Early Miscarriage and Severe Male Infertility (SMI). ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Fiorentino F, Biricik A, Karadayi H, Berkil H, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Nucitelli A, Podini D, Baldi M, Magli MC, Gianaroli L and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Melil S, Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Biricik A, Karlikaya G, Oncu N, Berkil H, Karagozoglu H, Vanlioglu F, Unal S, Yelke H, Findikli N and Kahraman S. Outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in cases with severe sperm morphological defects. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Karlikaya G, Biricik A, Vanlioglu F, Findikli N, Oncu N, Gurkan S, Gur A, Berkil H, Oral E and Kahraman S. Results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in patients with Klinefelter’s syndrome. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Mehil Aygün. Stromal over hasarı yapılan PCOS olgularının kontrollü ovulasyon indüksiyonuna verdiği yanıtın değerlendirilmesi. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslar arası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. Effect of metformin on subgroups of polycystic ovaries patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive techniques. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslararası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  A. Biricik, H. Berkil, H. Karadayı, E. Bakırcıoğlu, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino, S. Sertyel, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Molecular and cytogenetic analysis results in severe infertile males and their prognostic value for PGD in Turkish population. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  N. Fındıklı, S. Kahraman, A. Biricik, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Effect of zona manipulation on somatic cell nucleus transfer. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  F. Vanlıoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün. Effect on luteal support with vaginal micronized progesterone gel in assisted reproduction. V. Türk-Alman Jinekoloji Derneği ve II. Reproductive Medicine Tartışmalı Konular ve Çözümler Ortak Kongresi. 16-20.05.2003, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  H. Berkil, A. Biricik, S. Kahraman, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Tekrarlayan implantasyon başarısızlığı ve/veya ileri anne yaşı olgularında preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. ART öncesi intra-uterin patoloji nedeniyle operatif histeroskopi yapılan olgularda kullanılan bipolar ve konvansiyonel unipolar elektrocerrahi tekniğinin karşılaştırılması. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Biricik, H. Berkil, S. Kahraman, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Yardımcı üreme teknikleri uygulanmış olan Türk populasyonunda preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Kahraman S., Yakın K., Vanlıoğlu F., Dönmez E., Karlıkaya G., Kumtepe Y. Metformin as an adjuvant therapy in patients with polycystic ovaries undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 18th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE. Vienna, Austria, 2002.

Education

• 2016: Title of Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2011-2016: Associate Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2010: McGill University, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit, Montreal, Canada
• 2015: Skive Regional Hospital, Fertility Clinic, Skive, Denmark
• 2006: Centro G.E.N.E.R.A, IVF Center, Rome, Italy
• 2004-2011: Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1999-2004: Residency Training, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1993-1999: Master's Degree, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience

• 2023 – Present: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center, Women's Diseases and IVF Specialist, and Scientific Director of Bahçeci Health Group, Istanbul
• 2021 – 2023: Koç University, Faculty of Medicine, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Istanbul
• 2006 – 2007: Ardahan Military Hospital, Ardahan – Military service as a reserve officer
• 2004 – 2021: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Ankara

Activities in Scientific Journals

• Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Ozbek IY, Bozdag G, Papanikolaou EG, Esteves SC, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Preparation of the Endometrium for Frozen Embryo Transfer: A Systematic Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Jul 9;12:688237.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Yarali Ozbek I, Bozdag G, Yarali H. Double or dual stimulation in poor ovarian responders: where do we stand? Ther Adv Reprod Health. 2021 Jun 30;15:26334941211024172.
• Yarali H, Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Erden M, Bozdag G, Humaidan P. Subcutaneous luteal phase progesterone rescue rectifies ongoing pregnancy rates in hormone replacement therapy vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 Jul;43(1):45-51.
• Bozdag GO, Libby E, Pineau R, Reinhard CT, Ratcliff WC. Oxygen suppression of macroscopic multicellularity. Nat Commun. 2021 May 14;12(1):2838.
• Zırh S, Erol S, Zırh EB, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Muftuoglu SF. A new isolation and culture method for granulosa cells. Cell Tissue Bank. 2021 Apr 29.
• Akman AO, Bozdag G, Pehlivantürk-Kizilkan M, Akgul S, Derman O, Kanbur N. Menstrual Cycle Pain Is Independent of Ovulation in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct;34(5):635-642.
• Ozbek IY, Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Bozdag G, Sokmensuer LK, Yarali H. Comparison of single euploid blastocyst transfer cycle outcome derived from embryos with normal or abnormal cleavage patterns. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 May;42(5):892-900.
• Sipahi M, Mümüşoğlu S, Coşkun Akçay N, Sever A, Yeğenoğlu H, Bozdağ G, Karakoç Sökmensüer L. The impact of using culture media containing granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor on live birth rates in patients with a history of embryonic developmental arrest in previous in vitro fertilization cycles. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2021 Aug 31;22(3):181-186. doi:10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2021.2020.0168. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
• Çinar GN, Akbayrak T, Gürşen C, Baran E, Üzelpasacı E, Nakip G, Bozdağ G, Beksaç MS, Özgül S. Factors Related to Primary Dysmenorrhea in Turkish Women: a Multiple Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis. Reprod Sci. 2021 Feb;28(2):381-392.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Bozdag G, Ozbek IY, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Addition of intramuscular progesterone to vaginal progesterone in hormone replacement therapy in vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2020 Jun;40(6):812-818. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.031. Epub 2020 Feb 15.
• Mümüşoğlu S, Tanaçan A, Turan V, Bozdağ G. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presenting with isolated unilateral right-side hydrothorax: A report of two cases and systematic review of the literature. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Mar;17(1):65-72. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.89656. Epub 2020 Apr 6.
• Esteves SC, Yarali H, Ubaldi FM, Carvalho JF, Bento FC, Vaiarelli A, Cimadomo D, Özbek İY, Polat M, Bozdag G, Rienzi L, Alviggi C. Validation of ART Calculator for Predicting the Number of Metaphase II Oocytes Required for Obtaining at Least One Euploid Blastocyst for Transfer in Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2020 Jan 24;10:917.
• Bozdag G, Turkyilmaz E, Yildiz S, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Progesterone Elevation and Preventive Strategies to Avoid Implantation Failure. Semin Reprod Med. 2019 Sep;37(5-06):265-272. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1700531. Epub 2020 Jan 23.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Reply to: "Is there any correlation with adnexal torsion and fecundability?". J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Dec;82(12):965.
• Akgül S, Sur Ü, Düzçeker Y, Balcı A, Kızılkan MP, Kanbur N, Bozdağ G, Erkekoğlu P, Gümüş E, Koçer-Gümüşel B, Derman O. Bisphenol A and phthalate levels in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019 Dec;35(12):1084-1087. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1630608. Epub 2019 Jun 20.
• Bozdag G, Mumusoglu S, Coskun ZY, Yarali H, Yildiz BO. Anti-Müllerian hormone as a diagnostic tool for PCOS under different diagnostic criteria in an unselected population. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Sep;39(3):522-529. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 Apr 10.
• Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Coskun ZY, Polat M, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Yarali H. PGT for aneuploidy does not affect three-cycle cumulative IVF discontinuation rate in women of advanced maternal age. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Jul;39(1):75-83.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Does ischemia reperfusion affect fecundability in a rat model? J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Jun;82(6):515-518.
• Bozdag G, Igci N, Calis P, Ayhan B, Ozel Demiralp D, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Examination of cervical swabs of patients with endometriosis using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2019 May;299(5):1501-1508.
• Tanacan A, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H, Bozdag G. The effect of performing hysteroscopy prior to the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle on live birth rate. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019

Education

• 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2012: Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Work Experience

• 2024-: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center
• 2022-2024: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Chief of Clinic
• 2021: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor – Lecturer
• 2015-2021: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Senior Assistant
• 2014-2015: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Specialist Doctor
• 2012-2014: Şanlıurfa Women's Diseases and Birth Hospital / State Service Obligation / Specialist Doctor
• 2007-2012: Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
• 2007-2012: Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• 2007-2012: Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital

Certificates, Courses, and Training

• Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) Clinical Application Training, American Hospital ART Unit, Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Certificate, 01.08.2022

Lectures Given

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant Seminars in Medical Specialization, 2014-2023
• Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Term 4 Undergraduate, 2020-2021

Supported Projects

1. Investigation of the Effect of Serotonin and Catecholamine Metabolite Levels in the Blood on the Severity of the Disease in Patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, ECE SINACI (2020). Health Sciences University, Thesis No: 622158, Registration No: 10332326 (Completed)
2. Association of Asprosin Protein Levels with Obesity in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, BUSE ŞAFAK (2021). Ministry of Health, Registration No: 10396760 (Completed)
3. Evaluation of Maternal Serum Endocan Levels in Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, SHABNUR MIRZAYEVA (2022). Health Sciences University, Thesis No: 757692 (Completed)
4. Effect of B12 Vitamin, Folate, Ferritin Levels, and Immune System-related Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Levels on Colposcopic Biopsy Results in Women with HPV 16 and/or 18 Positive, Esra Yaşar Kahraman (2023) (Completed)

Activities in Scientific Journals

1. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, baykal koca sevim (2021). The comparison of two methods in cervical smear screening - which method is better for smear adequacy rates? Ginekologia Polska, 92(5), 335-338., Doi: 10.5603/GP.a2020.0185
2. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Erciyestepe Sezgi Güllü (2021). Comparison of Liquid-Based Cytology and Conventional Pap Smear Concerning Detectability of Cervicovaginal Infectious Agents. Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 61(1), 114-116., Doi: 10.14744/hnhj.2021.53325
3. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK (2021). Tramadol for Early Postoperative Analgesia in Abdominal Hysterectomy: Comparison of Different Administration Techniques. Istanbul Medical Journal, 22(2), 120-124., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2021.62333
4. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK (2021). COVID-19 RT-PCR Test Results of Preoperative Gynecologic and Obstetric Patients in a Pandemic Hospital in Istanbul. Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, 8(2), 90-92.
5. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK (2021). Bakri balloon in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, 12(4), 462-465., Doi: 10.4328/ACAM.20552
6. KABAN ALPASLAN, AKDEMİR CELAL, VERİT FATMA FERDA, KABAN IŞIK (2020). Paraaortic lymphadenectomy: Retroaortic Left Renal Vein Anomaly Case Report. Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology, 21(3), 17-20.
7. ALPASLAN KABAN, FERLENGEZ AYŞEGÜL, KABAN IŞIK (2019). Management of Clinically Early Ovarian Cancer Patients Without Staging Surgery. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 3(8), 605-608., Doi: 10.28982/josam.557818
8. Kaban Alpaslan, Seval Olcay, Ohanoğlu Karolin, KABAN IŞIK, VERİT FATMA FERDA (2019). Negative Impact of Postoperative Early Surgical Incision Dressing: A Prospective Observational Study. Istanbul Medical Journal, 20(4), 322-324., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.92603
9. ALPASLAN KABAN, Küçükyurt Ayça, Durmuş Ayça, KABAN IŞIK, VERİT FATMA FERDA (2019). Comparison of Cutting Diathermy and Scalpel in Terms of Delay in Wound Healing and Scar Appearance in Skin Incision: A Prospective Observational Study. Istanbul Medical Journal, 20(4), 338-341., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.06936
10. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, HASANOVA Mushviga, DEVECİ MUSTAFA (2019). Preoperative Diagnostic Value of Hematologic Inflammatory Markers in Ovarian Torsion. The New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 6(1), 11-14., Doi: 10.21276/obgyn.2019.6.1.3
11. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Ünal Fehmi, Güven Rabia, Şahin Ece, Yıldırım Sezgi Güllü (2018). Predictive Value of Hematological Inflammatory Markers in Endometrial Neoplasia. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 19(6), 1529-1532., Doi: 10.22034/APJCP.2018.19.6.1529
12. Uzun Özgür, KABAN IŞIK, MİDİ AHMET, Uysal Hande, Boran Ahmet B, Bacanakgil Besim H, Tarbaghia Marwa (2018). Diagnostic value of signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 as an early and late biochemical marker in the ovarian torsion rat model. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(6), 1092-1099., Doi: 10.1111/jog.13630
13. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Deveci Mustafa, Hasanova Mushvige (2018). Ovarian Torsion: 10 Years’ Experience of a Tertiary Medical Center. Istanbul Medical Journal, 19(3), 258-262., Doi: 10.5152/imj.2018.16442
14. KABAN ALPASLAN, Baki ERDEM, KABAN IŞIK, NUMANOGLU Ceyhun (2018). Lymph node metastasis in early stage endometrial cancer. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology, 39(3), 415-421., Doi: 10.12892/ejgo3933.2018
15. KABAN IŞIK, Kaban Alpaslan, Fendal Tunca Aysun, AKA NURETTİN, Kavak Hacer, AKER FÜGEN (2018). Effect of Pomegranate Extract on Vagina, Skeleton, Metabolic, and Endocrine Profiles in an Ovariectomized Rat Model. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(6), 1087-1091., Doi: 10.1111/jog.13642
16. KABAN ALPASLAN, KABAN IŞIK, Afsar Selim (2017

Dr. Serdar Kabatas, graduated from Trakya University Medical Faculty, Edirne/Turkey in 1997. He became a neurosurgeon-specialist- in 2003 and then gained an award for postdoctoral fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Neural Stem Cell (NSC) at Harvard Medical School in 2007. He has spent most of his scientific carrier in the study of SCI related stem cell applications either experimentally or clinically, stem cell clinical applications in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, periferic nervous system injuries, cell-based approaches for intervertebral disc regeneration, dentritic stem cell vaccines regarding brain tumours, trigeminal neuralgia, aneurysm surgery, etc. Among his achievements are the prediction of neural and anatomical abnormalities of the gastrointestinal system resulting from contusion SCI and functional multipotency of NSCs- its therapeutic implications- in USA. 

In addition to his scientific interests, he is the President of Society of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies in Turkey. He is also member of AANS, CNS, Society of Neuroscience, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Society of Nervous System Surgery and Turkish Spine Society. He is the chief editor of Journal of Nervous System Surgery. He had been teaching neurosurgery to medical students at the Baskent University, Turkey from 2008 to 2013. Between 2013 to 2015, he was the chief of Neurosurgery Department in Private Reyap Hospital, Tekirdağ. Curently, he has been the chief of Department of Neurosurgery in University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey since 2016. He was awarded as the first candidate for Specialization Thesis (2004) and Board Exam (2011) in Turkey, respectively. He was also awarded as research project regarding Stem Cell Applications in Rat Model (2013) in Turkey. He has more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed international journals with around 1300 citations. His h-index is 21 in google scholar and 17 in web of science. 

Selected Publications: 

1. S.Kabatas, D.Yu, X.D.He, H.S.Thatte, D.Benedict, K.T.Hepgul, P.M.Black, S.Sabharwal, Y.D.Teng, “Neural and anatomical abnormalities of the gastrointestinal system resulting from contusion spinal cord injury.“ Neuroscience 154(4): 1627-1638 pp., 2008 

2. Y.D.Teng, S.Kabatas, J.Li, D.R.Wakeman, E.Y.Snyder, R.L.Sidman, “Functional Multipotency of Neural Stem Cells and Its Therapeutic Implications“, ed. H.Ulrich. Perspectives of Stem Cells, 255-270 pp., Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York © Springer Science+Business Media B.V., 2010 

4. S.Kabatas, Y.D.Teng, “Potential Roles of Neural Stem Cell in Restoration of the Injured Spinal Cord: Review of the Literature.“ Turk Neurosurg 20(2): 103-110 pp., 2010 

5. S. Kabataş, T. Cansever, E. Civelek, C. Yılmaz, "The therapeutic potential of neural stem cells in traumatic brain injuries", Curr Signal Transd T 6(3): 327-336 pp., 2011 

6. Teng YD, Yu D, Ropper AE, Li J, Kabatas S, Wakeman DR, Wang J, Sullivan MP, Redmond DE Jr, Langer R, Snyder EY, Sidman RL. Functional multipotency of stem cells: a conceptual review of neurotrophic factor-based evidence and its role in translational research. Curr Neuropharmacol 9(4): 574-85, 2011. 

7. Karaoz E, Kabatas S, Duruksu G, Okcu A, Subası C, Ay B, Musluman M, Civelek E. Reduction of lesion in injured rat spinal cord and partial functional recovery of motility after bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation. Turk Neurosurg 22(2): 207-17, 2012. 

8. Han I-B, Kim S-W, Ropper AE, Thakor D, Kabatas S, Teng YD. Recent Patents on Cell-based Approaches for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration. Recent Patents on Biomedical Engineering, 5: 122-30, 2012 

9. Sonmez E, Kabatas S, Ozen O, Karabay G, Turkoglu S, Ogus E, Yilmaz C, Caner H, Altinors N. Minocycline Treatment Inhibits Lipid Peroxidation, Preserves Spinal Cord Ultrastructure and Improves Functional Outcome after Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the Rat . Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Jan 30.

10. Han I-B, Ropper AE, Konya D, Kabatas S, Toktas Z, Aljuboori Z, Chi JH, Teng YD. Biological Approaches to Treating Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Devising stem cell therapies. Cell Transplant 24 (11): 2197-208, 2015. 

11. Aras Y, Sabancı PA, Kabataş S, Duruksu G, Subaşı C, Erguven M, Karaöz E. The Effects of Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation During The Acute And Subacute Phases Following Spinal Cord Injury. Turk Neurosurg 26 (1):127-39, 2016.

12. Kabatas S, Demir CS, Civelek E, Yilmaz I, Kircelli A, Yilmaz C, Akyuva Y, Karaoz E. Neuronal regeneration in injured rat spinal cord after human

dental pulp derived neural crest stem cell transplantation. Bratisl Med J 119 (3): 143-151, 2018

13. Karaoz E, Tepekoy F, Yilmaz I, Subasi C, Kabatas S. Reduction of Inflammation and Enhancement of Motility after Pancreatic Islet Derived Stem Cell Transplantation Following Spinal Cord Injury. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2019 Mar;62(2):153-165. 

14. Han IB, Thakor DK, Ropper AE, Yu D, Wang L, Kabatas S, Zeng X, Kim SW, Zafonte RD, Teng YD. Physical impacts of PLGA scaffolding on hMSCs: Recovery neurobiology insight for implant design to treat spinal cord injury.

Exp Neurol. 2019 Oct;320:112980. 

15. Kabataş S, Cİvelek E, Sezen GB, Kaplan N, Savrunlu EC, Çetİn E, Dİren F, KaraÖz E. Functional Recovery after Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Administration in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. Turk Neurosurg. 2020;30(6):914-922. 

16. Kabataş S, Civelek E, İnci Ç, Yalçınkaya EY, Günel G, Kır G, Albayrak E, Öztürk E, Adaş G, Karaöz E. Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation in a Patient with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Pilot Study. Cell Transplant. 2018 Oct;27(10):1425-1433. 

17. Teng YD, Wang L, Kabatas S, Ulrich H, Zafonte RD. Cancer Stem Cells or Tumor Survival Cells? Stem Cells Dev. 2018 Nov 1;27(21):1466-1478. 

18. Kabatas S, Civelek E, Savrunlu EC, Kaplan N, Boyalı O, Diren F, Can H, Genç A, Akkoç T, Karaöz E. Feasibility of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: Phase I study. World J Stem Cells. 2021 May 26;13(5):470-484. 

19. Kabataş S, Civelek E, Kaplan N, Savrunlu EC, Sezen GB, Chasan M, Can H, Genç A, Akyuva Y, Boyalı O, Diren F, Karaoz E. Phase I study on the safety and preliminary efficacy of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. World J Exp Med. 2021 Mar 20;11(2):17-29.

Work Address: Biruni University Hospital, Department Of Neurological Surgery, Istanbul 

Education And Training

Undergraduate: 1997 - 2001 Halkali High School, Istanbul, Turkey 

Graduate:   2001 - 2007 Mersin University, School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey 

Postgraduate: 2009 – 2014 Bakırköy Research And Training Hospital For Psychiatric And Neurological Disease, Department Of Neurological Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey 

Observer: June-December 2017 University of Wisconsin- Department of Neurological Surgery, Madison, USA

June-August 2020 Acıbadem University- Spine Center, İstanbul, Turkey

 Professional Interest: Cranial Surgery, Functional neurosurgery (used to treat movement disorders), Spine Surgery 

Licensure And Certification 

 2007 June: Doctor of Medicine, Turkish Ministry of Health 

 2014 July: Neurosurgeon, Turkish Ministry of Health

Employment

2014– 2021 Neurosurgeon - Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research And Training Hospital

2021- Neurosurgeon- Biruni University Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery

Training Courses / Workshops / Meetings / Symposiums 

(In Chronological Order)

Has Participated in 18 National and International Courses, Scientific Meetings (Certified) in Neurosurgery And Spinal Surgery. 

• Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Symposium, 8-11 October 2009 Nevşehir/Turkey
• 24th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-18 May 2010  Antalya / Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group: Basic Education Program, 3-6 July 2011 Sapanca / Turkey
• 27th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 12-16 Apr 2013  Antalya / Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Hands-On Cadaver Course 15-16 November 2013 Istanbul/Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Neurooncology And Neurovascular Surgery Education And Training Group: Unified Symposium. 28-29 December 2013 Istanbul/Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group: Lumbar Minimally Invasive Surgery Course. 7 Feb 2014 Istanbul / Turkey
• 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014    Antalya / Turkey
• Medtronic Midas Rex Workshop: Cadaver Course 23 May 2014 Istanbul / Turkey
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group, 26-29 June 2014 Gaziantep/Turkey
• ISMISS Turkey 2015 Congress, 6-8 November 2015, Istanbul/ Turkey
• Endoscopic Lumbar Surgery Comprehensive Cadaveric Course, 16-17 April 2016, Istanbul/Turkey
• 84th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, 30 April - 4 May 2016 Chicago/Illinois
• Istanbul Microneurosurgery Course, 26-29 January 2017,  Istanbul/ Turkey
• Microvascular Surgery Course, December 2017, Madison/Wisconsin
• 32th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 20-24 April 2018    Antalya / Turkey
• 33th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 11-14 April 2019    Antalya / Turkey
• 2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Advance Diploma Course
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Published Article

• Yakar, F., Zaimoglu, M., Dogan, I., Bakirarar, B., Eroglu, U., Kircil, C., Ucer, M., & Guner, E. (2018). Is A Unilateral Surgical Approach Effective In Patients With Bilateral Leg Pain With Unilateral Lumbar Disk Herniation? A Prospective Nonrandomized Clinical And Surgical Study. World Neurosurgery.
• Onen, M. R., Moore, K., Cikla, U., Ucer, M., Schmidt, B., Field, A. S., & Baskaya, M. K. (2018). Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration: Neurosurgical Perspective And Literature Review. World Neurosurgery, 112, E763-E771.
• Dogan, I., Ucer, M., & Başkaya, M. K. (2018). Gross Total Resection Of Chordoid Glioma Of The Third Ventricle Via Anterior Interhemispheric Transcallosal Transforaminal Approach At Two Stages. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base, 79(S 03), S281-S282.
• Dogan, I., Ucer, M., & Başkaya, M. K. (2018). Microsurgical Resection Of Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Via Pterional Craniotomy With Extradural Anterior Clinoidectomy And Optic Unroofing. Journal Of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base, 79(S 02), S218-S218.
• Sayyahmelli, S., Kina, H., Ucer, M., Salamat, M. S., & Baskaya, M. K. (2018). Frontal Lobe Intracerebral Schwannoma Mimicking Metastatic Lesion In A Patient With Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Journal Of Surgical Case Reports.
• ÜCER, Melih, Et Al. Surgical Outcomes Of Decompressive Laminectomy By Transspinous Approach For Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2018, 68.1618.
• Ozaydin, B., Ucer, M., Cikla, U., & Pyle, G. M. (2019). Translabyrinthine Approach To Vestibular Schwannomas. In Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery (Pp. 135-150). Springer, Cham.
• Hanalioglu, S., Sahin, B., Sahin, O. S., Kozan, A., Ucer, M., Cikla, U., ... & Baskaya, M. K. (2019). Effect Of Perioperative Aspirin Use On Hemorrhagic Complications In Elective Craniotomy For Brain Tumors: Results Of A Single-Center, Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal Of Neurosurgery, 1(Aop), 1-10.
• Neurosurgical Analysis Of Logging Accidents: An Observational Study, AE Taçyıldız, C Akıncı, TM Güler, H Demirkol, M Üçer, B Çekmen, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery 25, 101167
• Dentate Nucleus: Connectivity-Based Anatomic Parcellation Based On Superior Cerebellar Peduncle Projections, AE Tacyildiz, B Bilgin, A Gungor, M Ucer, A Karadag, N Tanriover, World Neurosurgery 152, E408-E428
• Observational Case Analysis Of Neonates With Large Cephalohematoma, M Üçer, AE Taçyıldız, I Aydın, NA Kayran, S Işık, Cureus 13 (4)
• Effıcıency Of Sılver-Coated Tıtanıum Alloy Screws In The Preventıon Of Implant-Assocıated Infectıons, NA Kayran, M Üçer, AE Ofluoğlu, The Journal Of Turkish Spinal Surgery 32 (2), 84
• Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars Repair: An Observational Study, M Üçer, World Neurosurgery 146, E1301-E1306
• The Effect Of Tenosynovectomy On Patient ID Outcome İn Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery, AL AYDIN, M ÜÇER, İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Tıp Dergisi 13 (1), 36-41
• Endoscopic Untethering Of Tight Filum Terminale: An Operative Technique, O Okay, A Dalgic, AE Yildirim, M Ucer, O Uckun, S Baydin, MK Coban,Turk Neurosurg 31 (1), 73-75
• Comparison Of Two Minimally İnvasive Techniques With Endoscopy And Microscopy For Extraforaminal Disc Herniations, AL Aydın, M Sasani, H Sasani, M Üçer, M Hekimoğlu, T Öktenoğlu, World Neurosurgery 144, E612-E621
• “Suspended Duraplasty”: A Technique For Type 1 Chiari Malformation Resistant To İnitial Surgical Therapy M Ucer, A Akbaş, MŞ Ekşi, B Erkan, BT Demirgil, A Güngör, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery 21, 100703

Published Abstracts And Presentations In International Scientific Meetings 

(In Chronological Order)

• Metastatic prostate carcinoma to the intramural extramedullary spinal compa rtment: a case report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Erhan Emel, WFNS Seoul, Korea, 8-12 September 2013
• Radiation-Induced Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Meningioma: Case Report, Hasan Burak Gündüz, Anas Abdallah, Fatih Cesur, Erhan Emel, Betül Güler, Akın Öztürk, Melih Üçer, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• Mid-term Surgical Treatment Outcomes Of Intracranial Epidermoid: Experience of 15 Patients, Anas Abdallah, Erhan Emel, Akın Öztürk, Mustafa Levent Uysal, Melih Üçer, Murad Asiltürk,10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• Congenital Thecal Sac Defect Terminated In The Skin At L2-3: Case Report, Anas Abdallah, Akın Gökçedağ, Erhan Emel, Melih Üçer, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• Intradural Extramedullary Paraganglioma At S1 Level : Case Report, Anas Abdallah1, Erhan Emel, Özden Erhan Sofuoğlu, Melih Üçer, Akın Öztürk, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
• A Case of Intracranial Hypotension Complicated with Hydrocephalus, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014

Published Abstracts And Presentations In National Scientific Meetings 

(In Chronological Order)

• Eosinophilic granuloma, case report; Baran Bozkurt, Melih Üçer, Levent Uysal, Oral Presentation. 26th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 12-16 April 2012 Antalya / Turkey.
• Guyon’s Canal Syndrome Due to Tortuous Ulnar Artery: A Case Report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız,  28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Cerebellar hemorrhage after resection of frontal meningioma.Case report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Intracranial Migration of Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Catheter, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Migration of Abdominal Catheter of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt into the Scrotum, Melih Üçer, Sarper Polat, Ilhan Aydın, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Armoured brain: a case of bilateral calcified chronic subdural haematoma complicating infantile hydrocephalus, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Long term results of the patients with lumbar stenosis who were opereted on by transspinos method, Oral presentation, Melih Üçer, Erhan Emel, Müslüm Güneş, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
• Posterior comminican artery aneurysm relation with the tentorium, Oral presentation, İlhan Aydin, Oğuz Baran, Melih Uçer, Barış Küçükyürük, Necmettin Tanrıöver, 29th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 17-21 April 2015    Antalya / Turkey
• Anterior commissure and classification: neuroanatomical studies, Oral presentation, Serhat Şevki Baydın, Abuzer Gungor, Necmettin Tanrıover,  Melih Ucer, Oğuz Baran, Erhan Emel, Albert Rhoton Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 8-12 April 2016  Antalya / Turkey

   Computer  Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• SPSS statistical software

Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Abdominal lining cancers
• Gastric cancer
• Colon rectum cancer
• pancreatic cancer
• breast cancer diseases
• Thyroid cancer diseases
• Liver gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic cancer surgery

• Education
• 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
• 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

• Experience
• 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
• 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
• 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
• 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
• October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
• January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

• Memberships in Scientific Organizations
• Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
• Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
• National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
• Refereeing in Scientific Journals
• Turkish Journal of Surgery
• Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
• Dicle Medical Journal

• Awards
• Best Research Award (E19)
• Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
• Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
• Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
• Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
• Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
• TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
• Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

• Professional Experience:
• Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
• Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
• General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
• Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

Dr. Aykut Sumer, born in 1987, is a dedicated medical professional specializing in hair loss treatments and hair transplant surgery. He graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 2011 and spent a decade working as an emergency doctor in various large hospitals. In 2021, Dr. Sumer shifted his focus to hair restoration, enhancing his expertise through participation in numerous national and international courses. He became a GMC ( General Medical Council, UK )-registered doctor in 2024, further solidifying his commitment to maintaining high standards of medical practice.

With a remarkable track record of over 5,000 consultations and more than 1,000 surgical cases, Dr. Sumer has established himself as a trusted authority in the field of hair transplantation. He places significant emphasis on the importance of post-surgical care as a vital component of successful hair transplant procedures. Dr. Sumer personally oversees the care of his patients during the crucial initial 10 days following surgery, believing that this dedicated attention to post-operative care is essential in achieving optimal results.

Dr. Aykut Sumer's commitment to comprehensive care reflects his dedication to ensuring the well-being and success of his patients throughout their entire hair transplant journey. His meticulous approach underscores his passion for providing the highest quality of care and achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Skull Aesthetics
 

Skull reshaping, also known as skull reshaping, can be done using many different methods. Cranioplasty surgery and plastic surgery that involves placing a specially produced 3D implant into the skull provide the most accurate results.

Later, I had the chance to work as a clinical research fellow (observer doctor) with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Başkaya at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. After returning from the USA, I worked at Okmeydanı Education and Research Hospital for another four years and started working as a specialist doctor at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital in 2020.

With the excitement of transferring my experiences to future generations, I simultaneously continue my academic duty at Altınbaş University 

Dr. Hakan Özörnek is a Head of IVF Clinic and graduated from Istanbul University in 1990. He received specialist training in Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf, Obstetrics Clinic and conducted research on andrology, reproductive endocrinology, assisted reproductive techniques, and IVF centers quality systems in various universities. He is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, German Gynecological Association, German Reproductive Medical Association, ASRM, ESHRE, TSRM, ISMAAR, ISRI, MIJID, Istanbul Gynecology Association, and Turkish Infertility Foundation.

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints, and tendons. He is skilled in advanced orthopedic procedures. These include knee arthroscopy, ankle fusion surgery, ACL reconstruction, carpal tunnel release, and meniscus repair.

Dr. Balci has performed many complex surgeries with excellent patient outcomes. He holds accreditation from top medical boards. He uses minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery. Dr. Balci is known for his dedication to high standards in orthopedic care in Turkey.

Professional Summary

Dr. Murat Balanlı is an experienced internal medicine specialist with over 35 years in the field of modern medicine. Since completing his medical education, Dr. Balanlı has continuously expanded his expertise, ultimately embracing a holistic approach to healthcare. Rather than seeing holistic medicine as an alternative, he regards it as an essential extension of conventional treatment that focuses on restoring the unity of mind, body, and spirit. His philosophy, rooted in the idea that medicine is a branch of philosophy, aims to treat not only physical symptoms but also the underlying disruptions to an individual’s overall sense of well-being.

Dr. Balanlı's commitment to lifelong learning, his respect for the arts, and his passion for exploring new perspectives on health have enriched his practice and deepened his connection with patients. His experience includes positions in hospital administration, health institution management, and public health, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and patient care at various levels.

*Educational Background

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, 1988

Specialist Training in Internal Medicine
Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, 1994

Master’s Degree in Health Institutions Management
Başkent University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2012

*Professional Experience

Healthy Living Clinic, Turkey

Founder and Head Practitioner
2014 - Present
Founded and oversees the Healthy Living Clinic, which offers personalized holistic treatment plans to patients. Here, Dr. Balanlı integrates modern medicine with holistic practices, aiming to support patients in achieving both physical health and emotional well-being.

SB Behçet Uz Children's Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Administrator
2015 - 2018
Managed administrative and operational functions at one of Turkey's leading children's hospitals, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.

Social Security Institution (SGK), Izmir

Regional Director of Health Affairs
2004 - 2009
Oversaw healthcare services and managed regional health affairs for SGK, contributing to policy-making and service delivery improvements across the region.

Board Member
2009 - 2012
Served on the SGK Board of Directors, actively involved in shaping healthcare policies and advocating for quality, affordable healthcare.

Kayseri Ibn-i Sina Medical Centers

Chief Physician
2003 - 2008
Directed medical services, focusing on the integration of patient-centered care with evidence-based medical practices.

Tokat Niksar State Hospital

Chief Physician
1996
Completed mandatory service as a physician, gaining foundational experience in diverse clinical settings.

*Certifications and Advanced Training

• Neuroanatomy, Neuroelectrophysiology, and Biofeedback
  Completed in Romania
• Biorezonance Medicine and Applications
  Completed in Russia
  Specialized training in biorezonance therapy to support holistic approaches in addressing various chronic and stress-related conditions.

*Key Skills and Expertise

• Internal Medicine
• Holistic Medicine Approaches
• Holistic Wellness Approaches
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• Patient-Centered Care
• Biorezonance Therapy
• Health Systems Management
• Hospital and Healthcare Administration

Publications and Contributions

Dr. Balanlı has shared his insights on holistic medicine through articles, presentations, and community health talks, with a focus on bridging modern and holistic approaches. His dedication to sharing knowledge has made him a respected figure in both traditional and holistic medical communities.

Languages

• Turkish (Native)
• English (Fluent)
• Russian (Native)
• Azerbaijani (Fluent)

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Dr. Ece Gultekin is a Pediatric Neurologist with expertise in epilepsy, headaches, sleep disorders, and developmental monitoring. She received her medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2006. She completed her Child Neurology training at Istanbul Medipol University in 2017.

Dr. Gultekin has worked as a specialist at Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital and Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital. She is certified in the Denver 2 Developmental Screening Test and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. She has also completed advanced courses in epilepsy, neuroimmunology, EMG, and genetics. Dr. Gultekin is a member of the Turkey Child Neurology Society.

Prof. Dr. Dursun Kirbaş is a neurologist with expertise in Clinical Neurophysiology, Dementia, Headache, Forensic Neurology, Parkinson’s disease, and Movement Disorders. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Kirbaş has made important contributions through his clinical work, research, and teaching. He has published many articles and presented at conferences. He has treated thousands of patients and taken part in international neurology forums, showing his dedication to high standards in neurological care.

Prof. Dr. Aydan Biri is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics. She is known for her skill in robotic surgery. Dr. Biri has performed many advanced robotic procedures and has helped advance her field.

She earned her medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. She completed her specialization in 1992. Dr. Biri became an associate professor in 2006 and a full professor in 2011. She founded Ankara Koru Hospital in 2010. She has also worked at Ankara Maternity Hospital and Gazi Hospital.