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Fahad Mawlood

Saadet Unsal

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • EDUCATION:

    2009

    Ankara Etlik Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics

    2003

    Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

     

    EXPERIENCE:

    2019 - to present

    Medipol University Pendik Hospital

     

    2009 - 2019

    Yakacık Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital

     

    PUBLICATIONS:

    Articles Published in Journals Indexed in SCI, SSCI and AHCI

    Isoflavones obtained from red clover improve both dyslipidemia and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

    YİĞİT E., ÜNSAL S.

    Climacteric , 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

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FUE hair transplant
$2,610 - $2,610
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Dr Hgjfh Jfg

  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Greece, Thessaloniki, Veselibu Clinic
All-on-4 Dental Implants
$2,000 - $3,000
Facelift
$3,000 - $3,500
All-on-6 Dental Implants
$6,000 - $10,000
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Shin Jae Kim

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Academic Background

    M.D., Chung-Ang University College of Medicine,

    Intern/Resident, Neurosurgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

    Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

    M.S. in Medicine, Chung-Ang University Graduate School,

    Board Certified Specialist in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FABMISS), USA,

    Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS), UK

     

    • Major Careers

    Visiting Professor, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine

    Neurosurgery Department Head, Daejeon Military Manpower Administration / Gyeonggi Northern Military Manpower Administration

    Spine Surgery Fellow, Deputy Director, Department of Spine Surgery, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    Former Director, Infection Control / Research Director, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    Current Director, International Patient Center / Chair of Social Contribution Committee, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    IRB (Institutional Review Board) Member

    Training, Memphis Medtronic Fundamentals Course, USA (2023)

    Education, Korean Neurosurgical Society Myofascial Pain Trigger Point (TPI) Training,

    Ring Doctor, DoubleG FC 02 Tournament

     

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Hose Hose

  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Greece, Thessaloniki, Veselibu Clinic
All-on-4 Dental Implants
$2,000 - $3,000
Facelift
$3,000 - $3,500
All-on-6 Dental Implants
$6,000 - $10,000
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Assoc Prof Dr D Gucluhan Guclu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, TWT Health Clinic
  • Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV 

    Born in 1973 in Eskişehir. Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry ,Neurology And Neurosurgery In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023. 6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

     Association Memberships 

    Turkish Neurosurgical Association 

    The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery Turkish Doctors Union 

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group 

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group

     

    Experience abroad 

    Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007 Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008 The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009 

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011 Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011 

    Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013 International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016 "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017 

     

    BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY 

    Education Information 

    expertise in medicine 

    1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE 

    26/March/2003

    DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. 

    HOSPITAL Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

    Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY 1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR. 31/July/1996 

    Foreign Language Knowledge English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

     Administrative Duties 

    Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL 

    Memberships to Scientific Organizations 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022 

    2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019 

    3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004 

     

    International education 

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, 

    education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery, (International) 

    Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International) 

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course, 04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International) 

    THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

    Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 - 12.06.2004 (National) 

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All-on-6 Dental Implants
$8,000 - $10,000
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,640 - $3,230
Facelift
$6,564 - $8,752
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Sirikan Sasivimonphan

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 10 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital International Center

  • Dr. Prae, MD. Sirikan Sasivimonphan

    • Doctor of Medicine (Honors), Chiang Mai University
    • Certificate of Knowledge and Expertise in Otolaryngology,
      Chulalongkorn University

    Dr.CHEN's medical team

    Surgeon specializing in surgery, number one in

     

    – Rhinoplasty

    DRC Rhinoplasty technique with 3D face scanning program, beautiful shape that suits each person.

    – Eye surgery

    Specialized eye surgery techniques to correct drooping eyelids and double eyelids to adjust the eyes to look beautiful and restore brightness to the original pair of eyes.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$3,600 - $3,600
Breast lift
$9,986 - $10,754
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Ceren Cetinbay

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Smile Academy
  • Dr. Ceren Çetinbay, who graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2017, started her specialization training as a research assistant in the Department of Endodontics at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She completed her specialization training in 2021 and started her active medical career. She serves as an endodontic specialist in our clinic on specific issues such as root canal treatment, root canal treatment under a dental microscope, and removal of foreign objects from the dental canal. She is an experienced dentist who uses high quality materials and the latest technology during and after treatment.

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All-on-4 Dental Implants
$11,487 - $11,487
Info

Alireza Soltanzadeh

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

    Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

    Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

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Facelift
$3,500 - $4,700
Liposuction
$1,500 - $3,500
Tummy tuck
$3,700 - $3,700
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Asude Koksal

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, TWT Health Clinic
  • M.D. Asude Koksal; started her career as a graduate of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Working in many different hospitals and clinics, Dr. Asude Köksal is an experienced specialist in the field of plastic surgery. Specialist Dr. Asude Koksal; performs many different operations such as tummy tuck, face shaping with filler, thigh lift, BBL, breast aesthetics, arm lift, gynecomastia, and liposuction.

    Conditions Treated

    • Aesthetic appearance problems

    Congenital malformations

    Post-traumatic disorder

    Treatment of skin tumors

    Facial bone fractures

    Congenital adhesions

    Complaints around eyes


    Treatment Methods

    Facelift

    Craniofacial reconstruction

    Blepharoplasty

    Hair transplantation

    Ear Surgery

    Rhinoplasty

    Breast aesthetics

    Abdominoplasty

    Liposuction

    Hip surgery

    Microsurgical

    Botox
     

    Research & Publications

    • Revision of Wise Pattern Breast Reductions With Vertical Procedures (Annals of Plastic Surgery Volume 74, Number 3, March 2015)
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    • Necrotizing Fasciitis due to Streptococcus mitis caused by accidental human bite (JIDC 2016; 10(1): 100-102
    •  
    • Reconstruction of Hand Tissue Defects with Reverse Radial Forearm Flap (Gazi Medical Journal, 2016; 27:11-14)
    •  
    • Our Clinical Experience in Reconstructive Surgery of Anterior Chest Wall Defects with Thoracic Surgery Department (Gazi Medical Journal, 2015; 26:222-224)
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    Certifications

    Certificate of Filler and Neurotoxin Applications

    Certificate of Aesthetic and Beauty Intentional Applications on Face and Body with Laser, IPL, Radiofrequency and Ultrasound Based Devices

    Certificate of Mesotherapy, Derma roller, PRP Applications and Skin Care

    Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures Course

    European 8th Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Course

    13th European Congress of Microsurgery

    Non-Surgical Aesthetic Interventions and Media Symposium

    TPRECD *37th National Congress Breast Repair Course

    TPRECD 37th National Congress Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course

    TPRECD 8th Rhinoplasty Course

    TPRECD Course of Open Rhinoplasty on Fresh Cadaver

    TPRECD 1st Facial Aesthetics and Sculpture Course

    Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association 9th Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Basic Hand Surgery Course

    TPRECD 35th National Congress

    TPRECD: Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association)

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Surgeon's portfolio
All-on-6 Dental Implants
$8,000 - $10,000
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,640 - $3,230
Facelift
$6,564 - $8,752
Info

Hyung-Ho Kim

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
Info

Kübra Aydın

  • 4.8 Excellent 8 reviews
  • Turkey, Ankara, Memorial Ankara Hospital
Prostatectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$5,700 - $5,700
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Ali Oto

  • 4.8 Excellent 8 reviews
  • Turkey, Ankara, Memorial Ankara Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli is an experienced ENT Surgeon & Otorhinolaryngologist with 31+ years of experience in Ear Nose and Throat Diseases. He has expertise in the treatment of Adenoid surgery, Thyroidectomy, Myringotomy, Nasal valve surgery, Middle ear surgery, Otoacoustic emission, Ear Diseases, Larynx & Voice Diseases, Mouth-Throat-Swallow, Sinus Diseases, etc.
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Prostatectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$5,700 - $5,700
Info

Lee Won Jae

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
Info

Sukki Cho

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
Info

Keun-Wook Lee

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
Info

Yıldız Guney

  • 4.8 Excellent 8 reviews
  • Turkey, Ankara, Memorial Ankara Hospital
Prostatectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
$5,700 - $5,700
Info

Seung-Jae Hyun

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
Info

Dace Baltina

  • 4 Good 8 reviews
  • Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
  • Medical Director at the International Virotherapy Center and Global Virotherapy Cancer Clinic

Laminectomy
$5,002 - $10,002
Discectomy
$5,000 - $10,000
Info

Koray Urgu

  • 4 Good 8 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • 14999+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
  • Dr. Koray Urgu is a plastic reconstructive surgeon and specialist in stem cell treatment. He has over 10 years of experience in the field and has been awarded for his work on stem cells. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

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Laminectomy
$5,002 - $10,002
Discectomy
$5,000 - $10,000
Info

Ance Sternberga

  • 4 Good 8 reviews
  • Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
  • Ance Šternberga is a Nutrition Specialist with qualifications from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, including a Nutritional Therapist/Naturopath. She is a member of BANT and ANP, and regularly attends conferences related to health. Ance has also authored 3 books and holds certificates in healthy cooking, and publishes articles in local health magazines.

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Laminectomy
$5,002 - $10,002
Discectomy
$5,000 - $10,000
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