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EXPERIENCE

2019 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

2015 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

2009 - 2009, /ABD

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2008 - 2008, /Sweden

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2000 - 2015, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Turkey

KOCAELI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

EDUCATION

2015

PROFESSOR

2009

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1992 - 1999, Antalya/Turkey

MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Expertise Training

1985 - 1991, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Over 170 scientific presentations and speeches at national and international scientific meetings

51 scientific articles, 33 of which are international

Author of 6 books and book chapters

3 TUBITAK projects

2 TUBITAK science incentive awards

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition 2nd Prize

Abdominal fascial flaps to provide complete implant coverage in one-stage breast reconstruction: an autologous solution

Preoperative colour Doppler evaluation in the planning of gluteal perforator flaps

A new application to increase breast projection in free breast graft reduction mammoplasty

A new application for the repair of penile skin defect; anterior scrotal artery flap

Use of botulinum toxin for correction of asymmetric crying faces

A useful tool for W-plasty design in the excision of irregular lesions

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association

Turkish Medical Informatics Association

Interplast Turkey Association

Balkan Association of Plastic Reconstuctive Aesthetic. Surgery

The AO Foundation AO CMF

Dr. Rocco Cerra is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and oncological surgery. He has over 35 years of experience. From 1993 to 2019, he worked as Dirigente Primo Livello at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Fondazione G. Pascale” in Naples. During this time, he performed more than 15,000 surgeries in public healthcare and over 2,700 in international and private settings. His main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction after mastectomy, microvascular surgery, and tissue regeneration.

Dr. Cerra is now the Scientific Director of SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA. He oversees centers in Switzerland, Italy, and Dubai, and leads research in regenerative medicine. He has managed international projects on stem cell therapy and medical devices for body contouring. Dr. Cerra has written over 60 scientific publications and has presented at 84 national and international congresses. He graduated with honors in Medicine and General Surgery from the University of Naples.

Dr. Özlem Çolak is a Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Kocaeli University. She completed her specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Çolak has held academic roles at the University of Health Sciences and Demiroğlu Bilim University. She became an Associate Professor in 2019 and a full Professor in 2024.

Dr. Çolak has published many national and international articles. She has also been an invited speaker at professional meetings and congresses. She gained additional clinical experience in Germany. Dr. Çolak has made important contributions to both academic and surgical practice in her field.

Dr. Melikgazi Ozturk is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He has worked as a specialist at several leading hospitals, including Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Afyonkarahisar State Hospital, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, and Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk completed his specialist training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, where he also served as a research assistant from 2018 to 2023. He received his medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He has also worked as a general practitioner at Çorum Sungurlu State Hospital. Dr. Ozturk’s background combines strong clinical experience with academic research in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Gabrielė Latakaitė-Čiuladė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She has over ten years of experience. Her main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction, body contouring, eyelid and facial procedures, and corrective surgeries after weight loss. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė completed her residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Vilnius University in 2018. She also holds an MD from Vilnius University.

She works at several leading clinics in Vilnius, including Vitkus Clinic, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, and Santaros Clinics. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė is a member of the Baltic Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. She has presented at many international conferences, focusing on complications in reconstructive surgery and breast reconstruction. She has also co-authored scientific publications on facial reanimation. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė speaks Lithuanian and English.

Dr. Kamilė Tijūnėlė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She earned her MD magna cum laude from Vilnius University. Dr. Tijūnėlė completed her residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine. She currently practices at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

Dr. Tijūnėlė has broad international clinical experience. She completed a 7-month observership at Clinique Del Mar in France and received training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. Her main areas of expertise are facial surgery, body contouring, and regenerative techniques.

She is active in research and has co-authored presentations at AMWC Monaco. Dr. Tijūnėlė has also published in the journal Medicina. She has received several awards and regularly attends international congresses and advanced anatomy courses.

Dr. Simonas Kaupas is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has broad clinical experience and completed residencies in both orthopedics and plastic surgery at Vilnius University. Dr. Kaupas has also completed international fellowships in hand and reconstructive surgery in Sweden, Nepal, and the Czech Republic. He has attended advanced training courses throughout Europe.

Dr. Kaupas specializes in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial and breast reconstruction, facial nerve paralysis treatment, and complex hand and wrist surgery. He is an active member of Lithuanian and international plastic surgery congresses and often presents his work. Dr. Kaupas has worked at leading Lithuanian medical centers, including Meliva/Kardiolitos Clinics, Nordclinic, and Santaros Clinics.

Dr. Orhan Fahri Demir is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. He currently works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. Previously, he was a plastic surgeon at İSÜ Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital from 2023 to 2025 and at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital from 2021 to 2023. He completed his residency at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Dr. Demir completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Ege University. He received his medical degree from Gazi University. He holds important certifications, including the Plastic Surgery Resident Training Certificate from the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and a Basic Microsurgery Certificate.

Dr. Demir has spoken at international congresses such as the International Plastic Surgery Congress in Sarajevo (2024) and the Facelift Congress in Azerbaijan (2024). He also served as an instructor at the 46th Microsurgery Course in 2023.

Dr. Benjawan “Dr. Tarn” Klankrong is a plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. She began at Lerdsin Hospital in 2004. Since 2009, she has practiced at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital. She is a member of the Thai Association Academy of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine. She is also a member of the Medical Council of Thailand.

Her procedures include rhinoplasty (closed and semi-open), double eyelid surgery, sub-brow lift, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal, and lip reduction. She also performs body contouring, including tummy tuck, liposuction, and fat transfer (lipofilling). She offers facelift and neck lift. Her breast procedures include augmentation, reduction, tightening, and lifting. She also performs labiaplasty.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He holds an M.D. from Dicle University School of Medicine in Turkey. He also studied at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Turkey.

He provides a full range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His focus includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. He is skilled in advanced rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.

He delivers patient-centered, safety-first care before and after surgery. He leads a multidisciplinary clinical team. He oversees advanced surgical technologies and protocols. He values innovation and international collaboration.

Op. Dr. Yunus Çınar is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He completed his residency in 2023. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2016. He served as a resident in public hospitals in Konya and Ankara. He now practices aesthetic surgery with the team at Quartz Clinique.

He trained as an observer at Villa Bella Clinic in Italy under Prof. Giovanni Botti. He has taken part in many scientific congresses and courses on rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, breast surgery, wound care, and burn management. He has also given oral presentations at national and international meetings.

Dr. İkram Esen is a plastic surgeon with more than nine years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery. He graduated from the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. He began his plastic surgery career at Dicle University. He has since practiced at Göztepe Hospital and Natural Clinic.

He has performed thousands of procedures. His main areas include facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, post-bariatric surgery, genital aesthetics, hair transplantation, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.