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Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and stem cell treatments.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

• prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
• transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
• thyroidectomy
• nephrectomy
• bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

 Plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is currently a medical professor in Thammasat University. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor has expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He is well known in Thailand and world wide for his facelift, eyelid, nose, breast augmentation surgery and tummy tuck along with sex reassignment surgery from male to female. With great attention to detail and ready to explain and provide all information  with honesty to help patients increase confidence in their decision based on safety being our biggest priority.

Board Certification

2002 Diploma Thai Board of General Surgery

2004 Diploma Thai board of Family Medicine

2008 Diploma Thai Board of Plastic Surgery

Specialization

Reconstruction surgery

Head and Neck reconstruction, Maxillofacial surgery, Flap, etc.

Cosmetic surgery

Sex change male to female, Facelift, facial contouring surgery, Rhinoplasty,

Mammoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction etc.



Associations

1.American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)

2.Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand (ThPRS)

3.Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand (THSAPS)

4.International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery(ISAPS)

5.Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)

Experience

• 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

• 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

• 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

• 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

• 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

• 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

Education 

• 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

• 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Specializations

Oncological Surgery (Cancer Surgery)

Breast Diseases Surgery

Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases surgery

Thyroid – Parathyroid Surgery

Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernia, Stomach Hernia Surgery

Closed (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery

Endoscopy Applications

Treatment of Gastrointestinal System Diseases

Born in Trabzon in 1972, Dr. İzzettin Kahraman began his medical studies at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1995. Following two years as a general practitioner, he embarked on his specialization training in 1997. He completed his residency at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, becoming a General Surgery Specialist in 2002.

Dr. Kahraman worked as a General Surgery Specialist in public hospitals, including Trabzon Numune Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, for 13 years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Lecturer at University of Health Sciences. In 2019, he transitioned to the private sector, continuing his career in private hospitals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kahraman has engaged in a wide range of training programs both in Turkey and abroad. In 2007, he earned a Surgical Endoscopy Certificate and furthered his expertise in laparoscopic hernia treatments in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. He also completed a course on Nutrition Practices and Training at Ondokuz Mayis University and a specialized course in laparoscopic hernia repair in Istanbul in 2010.

In 2011, after completing the "Emergency Surgery" course in Istanbul organized by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), Dr. Kahraman received training in SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) Cholecystectomy at Gazi University in Ankara. Since then, he has specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on endoscopy, gastric diseases, obesity, and metabolic surgery.

In 2021, Dr. Kahraman obtained certificates in Ozone Therapy and Mesotherapy from Medipol University. 

Since 2023, he has been serving at Estexper Clinic, Istanbul.

• 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.

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

• Surgical treatment: laparoscopic operations to remove all types of hernias (inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias, postoperative ventral hernias, esophageal opening of the diaphragm and other types of abdominal wall hernias).

• Treatment of gallstone disease, removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), stones in the ducts.

• Operative treatment for acute conditions (acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, perforating ulcer, perforation of a diverticulum, intestinal obstruction, purulent-septic diseases), all conditions of "acute abdomen".

• Treatment of oncological diseases of the stomach, intestines and other organs of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space.

• Treatment of varicose veins of the legs.

• Operative treatment of obesity (bariatric surgery) and metabolic dysfunction.

• Colitis, hemorrhoids, anal itching, fissures, constipation and diarrhea, anal sphincter weakness, anal sphincter incontinence due to rupture of the perineum after childbirth.

• Abdominal injuries.

• Perianal condylomas.

• Polypos.

• Proctitis, paraproctitis and others.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Current Workplaces: 

1 Izmir-Buca SSK Hospital 

2 Ankara Training and Research Hospital 

3 Başkent University 

4 Uludağ University 

5 Acıbadem University 

6 Florence Nightingale Hospital (current workplace) 

Education:

1989 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine 

1984 Ankara Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Residency Training

International Articles: 

1. Uslu A. Bozkurt Y, Koç O, EmiroğluR. Çorumlu B. “Preoperative risk factors in patients with biliary obstruction”, Proc. 2 nd European Congress of Surgery. P179, Brussels,1992. 2. Emiroğlu R. Karakayah H, Haberal M. “Does the renal arterial anastomosis place affect the renal transplant patient outcome”, Proc. 25 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. P625,Chicago,1999 3. Karakayalı H, Moray G, Emiroğlu R. Akkoç R Köseoğlu F, Bilgin N, Haberal M “The results of interspousal kidney transplantation”, Proc.25 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. P625, Chicago, 1999 4.Emiroğlu R. Karakayalı H. Sevmiş Ş, Turan M. Bilgin N. Haberal M “Clinical identifıcation oftransplant antigens”, Proc. 36 th Congress of the ERA¬EDTA. P290, 1999. 5. Güz G, Emiroğlu R. Karakayalı H, Özdemir FN. Boy vat F. Haberal M. “An alternative method for native nefrectomy in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and/or proteinüria before transplantation”, Proc.36 th Congress of the ERA¬EDTA.P316, 1999 Prof. Remzi Emiroğlu, M.D. 6.Emiroğlu R. Köseoğlu F, Karakayalı H, Bilgin N. Haberal M. “Burn induced immunosuppression and ıt’s effects on graft survival, infection rates and apoptosis rates of “T” lymphocytes in rat model” Proc.Congress of Middle East and Fire Disaster Society, P52, Ankara, 2000. 7. Haberal M. Emiroğlu R.Mahmutoğlu M. Karakayalı H. Turan M, Erdal R. “Alport ‘s syndrome and renal transplantation” Proc.VII th Congress of Middle East Society for organ transplantation. P124, Beirut, 2000. 8. Gençoğlu EA, Aktaş A, Karakayalı H, Emiroğlu R. Niron EA, Haberal M. “Scintigraphic evaluation of graft and native liver fımction after heterotopic liver transplantation”, Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P141, Beirut, 2000 9. Haberal M, Karakayalı H, Emiroğlu R. Boyacıoğlu S, Arslan G, Bilgin N. “Heterotopic liver transplantation in adolescence” Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P138, Beirut, 2000 10. Haberal M, Emiroğlu R. Karakayalı H, Arslan G. Turan M. Bilgin N. “Living-donor transplants: Part of the answer to organ shortage”, Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P74, Beirut, 200011.Haberal M, Karakayalı H. Emiroğlu R. Köseoelu F, Akkoç H, Bilgin N. “Liver transplantation in an adolescent with allagille syndrome” Proc. 7 th International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation. P133, Beirut, 2000 

Education and Specialization

Republic University Faculty of Medicine

Republic University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Specialization - Expertise

Experience

Karabük Women's and Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department (University Lecturer)

Professional Memberships

Pediatric Surgery Association

Pediatric Urology Association

Courses and Certificates

Presentation Techniques Course, 2018 Istanbul

Neuromarketing Course, 2018 Istanbul

IMS Data Training Course, 2018 Istanbul

Incontinence Course, 2017 Antalya

Cerebral Palsy Children's Symposium, 2013, Karabük

Doubtful Genital Structure Meeting in Child, 2012, Karabük

Workshop International Hypospadias, 2012, Istanbul

Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery in Children, 2010, Istanbul

Current Approaches to Lower Urinary System Diseases Symposium, 2009, Kırıkkale

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Symposium in Children, 2009, Malatya

Basic Intensive Care Training Course, 2009, Sivas

Protective Child Health Nutrition and Alternative Medicine Applications Symposium, 2008, Kırıkkale

Newborn Resuscitation Program, 2007, Sivas

Thorax Course in Children, 2007, Çeşme