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Dogan Erdogan

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

    Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
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Sabahattin Gunduz

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education & Expertise

    • 1999 to 2005 – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • 2005 to 2009 – Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Education and Research Hospital, Cardiology Specialization

    Experience

    • 2010 to 2012 – Specialist Doctor, Istanbul Ümraniye Education and Research Hospital
    • 2012 to 2014 – Specialist Doctor, Istanbul Tuzla State Hospital
    • 2014 to 2017 – Specialist Doctor, Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Education and Research Hospital
    • 2017 to 2018 – Associate Professor, Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Education and Research Hospital

    Professional Memberships

    • Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber)
    • Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
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$2,500 - $3,000
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Alaattin Yildiz

  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Professor Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology 2003-

    Associate Professor: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology 1996-2003

    Nephrology Specialist: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology 1992-1996

    Internal Medicine Specialist: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine 1987-1992

    Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1987-1992

    Experience

    October 1995 - February 1996:
    I worked in clinical nephrology and transplantation at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
    December 2001 - May 2004:
    I worked as an ISN fellow in diabetic nephropathy and podocyte biology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.

     

    Medical Interests

    • Kidney Transplant
    • Haemodialysis
    • Diabetic Kidney Disease
    • Clinical Nephrology
    • Glomerular Diseases

     

     

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Ertugrul Okuyan

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Birth Date: 22-11-1973

    Place of Birth: Hatay-Turkey

    Medical Faculty: Marmara University Medical Faculty(1990-1997 )

    Cardiology fellowship:Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology:(1998-2003)

    Associate Proffesor of cardiology: 2002

    Proffessor of Cardiology:2017

    Previous Positions

    Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology:Fellow of cardiology 1998-2003

    Cardiologist : Kastamonu Şerife Bacı State Hospital 2004-2007

    Cardiologist: Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2007- 2012

    Associate Proffesor of cardiology: Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2012-2013

    Head of Cardiology Department: University of Health Sciences ,Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2013-2024

    Current Position

    Dırector of   Cardiology departemant : Medipol University Acıbadem District  Hospital 2024--

    Memberships :

     Turkish Society of Cardiology,(Vice president and president of Scientific comitee), European Society of Cardiology, European Atherosclerosis Society, American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, Former president of Turcic world Cardiology Association, 

    Academic Interests:

    Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease, Heart failure,

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Cihan Altin

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    diseases

    Heart failure

    Valve Diseases

    Heart Holes

    Cardiovascular Occlusion

    Aortic Vein Aneurysm

    Cardio Oncology

    Resistant Hypertension

    Rhythm Disorders

     

    Treatment Methods

    Pacemaker Applications

    Mitraclip

    triclip

    TAVI Application

    Closing Heart Holes

    Balloon Stent

    Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms

    Heart checks for oncology patients

    In Resistant Hypertension patients

    Ablation application Renal Denervation

    Cryotherapy Application

     

    Experience

    2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization

    2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Society of Cardiology

    Turkish Medical Association

    European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

    European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)

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Omer Burcak Binicier

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterology specialist with strong medical training. He earned his medical degree at Ege University. He completed his internal medicine and gastroenterology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Binicier has over ten years of clinical experience. He has held key positions at SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and İzmir Bayraklı City Hospital. He also gained international experience at Korea University.

    Dr. Binicier diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes early colon and stomach cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and pancreatic disorders, and digestive system cancers. He uses advanced endoscopic techniques such as EMR, ESD, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also skilled in minimally invasive obesity treatments. His clinical skills are built on years of hands-on work in top medical centers.

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Özcan Uzun

  • New
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Özcan Uzun is a nephrology specialist. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine (2005-2011). He completed his internal medicine and nephrology training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016, 2018-2022).

    Dr. Uzun treats acute and chronic kidney failure, diabetic kidney disease, Fabry disease, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, kidney disease related to heart failure, and vasculitis. He is skilled in managing diabetic kidney disease, treating glomerulonephritis, providing hemodialysis, and controlling hypertension.

    He has worked as an internal medicine specialist at Batman Training and Research Hospital. He also served as a nephrology specialist at Yalova State Hospital. Dr. Uzun is a member of the Turkish Nephrology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.

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Sefanur Dalarslan Karakaya

  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Dr. Sefanur Dalarslan Karakaya is a physician who specializes in functional and holistic medicine. She focuses on medical nutrition, autoimmune diseases, lifestyle medicine, and preventive care. She also has experience with intestinal permeability, liver diseases, obesity treatment, longevity, and skin diseases.

    She holds several certificates, including Family Medicine, Functional Medicine (5 modules, 2021-2024), Medical Nutrition Counselling, Homeopathy, and Phytotherapy. Dr. Karakaya has completed advanced training in holistic nutrition therapies and diabetes management using phytotherapy.

    Dr. Karakaya has over 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked in family medicine, emergency medicine, and obesity medicine at various medical centers in Istanbul and Sivas.

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Holovyna Svitlana

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Odesa, Sana Vita
  • Dr. Holovyna Svitlana is a gastroenterologist and nutritionist with more than 23 years of experience. She is a member of the Association of Dietitians and Gastroenterologists of Ukraine. She also belongs to the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and the Association of Preventive and Anti-Age Medicine.

    Dr. Holovyna diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic diseases, and nutrition-related issues. She uses an integrated and evidence-based approach. Her focus is on restoring digestive health, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient well-being with personalized diet and treatment plans.

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Ugur Taskin

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol, heart valve diseases, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He received his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

    Dr. Taskin worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber. These memberships show his dedication to high standards in cardiology.

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Kubilay Ukinc

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Kubilay Ukinc is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. His clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and hypertension. He also treats adrenal and pituitary diseases, as well as hormone-related disorders in both women and men. Dr. Ukinc has expertise in low blood sugar conditions.

    He received his medical training at Hacettepe University and Karadeniz Technical University. He has worked in academic and clinical roles at Karadeniz Technical University, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, and Istanbul Bilim University. Dr. Ukinc has broad experience in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is active in both patient care and medical education.

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Binnursimsek

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist. She has experience in liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, and viral hepatitis (B, C, Delta). She also treats alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis.

    She completed her medical and gastroenterology training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Simsek has worked at Istanbul University, Sanlıurfa Education and Research Hospital, Liv Hospital, and Istinye University. She is a member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver and the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.

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Ertugrul Ercan

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology. He completed his training at Ege University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His main areas of expertise are interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease. He also focuses on inflammation and coagulation, cardiovascular immunology, and stem cell therapy.

    Dr. Ercan has held key academic and administrative positions. He served as Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He was also the Medical Director at İzmir Medical Point Hospital. He gained international experience at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne, Australia.

    He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ercan is also a member of several national and international cardiology associations and working groups.

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Mustafa Dogdus

  • New
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist who graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He has broad experience in treating complex heart conditions. His expertise includes arrhythmias, atrial septal defect (ASD), atrial fibrillation, AVRT, AVNRT, bradycardia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart diseases.

    He is skilled in advanced interventional procedures. These include ASD, PDA, and VSD closure, EPS-ablation, ICD-CRT-D implantation, and percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Dogdus worked at Karaman State Hospital and Uşak University Training and Research Hospital cardiology clinics from 2017 to 2022.

    He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Cardiovascular Academy. He also holds board and working group positions in several national and international cardiology organizations.

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Humayun Kakar

  • New
  • 5 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Eskişehir Osmangazi University between 2007 and 2014. He completed his cardiology residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylül University from 2015 to 2020. In 2024, he received advanced training in heart failure at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

    He has worked at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Medical Point Hospital and Konya Cihanbeyli State Hospital. He also took part in advanced heart failure education at the University of Zurich.

    Dr. Kakar is a member of several professional organizations. These include the European Society of Cardiology, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Association, American College of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Academy Association, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

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Mehmet Yigit

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist. He focuses on diabetes, metabolic syndrome, thyroid diseases, and hypertension. He also treats gastrointestinal problems such as dyspepsia, gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, he manages spondylitis and connective tissue diseases.

    Dr. Yigit graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his internal medicine training at Adnan Menderes University in 2013. He has worked as Assistant Chief Physician at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has held Medical Director roles at Recordati Rare Diseases and Alexion Pharmaceuticals. He has also held leadership positions at Abbvie and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Yigit has served as an internal medicine physician at Manisa State Hospital. He has contributed to research as an assistant at ADU.

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Muslum Sahin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education & Expertise

    • 2001 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
    • 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
    • 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiology Specialist, Chief Assistant
    • 2014 | Associate Professorship, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

    Professional Experience

    • 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
    • 2006 to 2007 | Kayseri Military Hospital – Cardiologist
    • 2007 to 2010 | Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital – Cardiologist
    • 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiologist, Chief Assistant

    Professional Memberships

    • -Istanbul Medical Chamber
    • -Turkish Cardiology Association
    • -Chronic Total Occlusion Club
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Esra Demir

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    • Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, 2009
    • Medical Specialty: Internal Medicine, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, 2010-2014
    • Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, 2014-2019
    • Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Turkish Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, Qatar, 2019-2020
    • Specialist Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Mega Hospital Internal Medicine Department, 2020-2024
    • Associate Professor Doctor: Internal Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024-Present.

    Roles in Projects:

    Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the SOUL Study: Cardiovascular Outcome Research of Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients, approved by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on May 22, 2019.

    Sub investigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study “SCALE™ Insulin”: Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Overweight or Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Basal Insulin (Study Code: NN8022-4272), conducted by Novo Nordisk A.Ş.

    Subinvestigator (Assistant Researcher) in the international study NN5401-4266 StepByStep Intensification conducted by Novo Nordisk.

    Assistant Researcher in the study "A Research Study to Compare Semaglutide to Insulin Aspart, When Taken Together With Metformin and Insulin Glargine, in People With Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN 11)" (2019-2020).

    Assistant Researcher in the PIONEER 1 study: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

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Ozkan Bekler

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    Bachelor's Degree

    • Field: Faculty of Medicine
    • University: Gazi University
    • Years: 2009-2015

    PhD/Medical Specialty

    • Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
    • University: Mustafa Kemal University
    • Years: 2016-2020

    Experience:

    General Practitioner

    • Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
    • Years: 2015-2016

    Research Assistant Doctor

    • Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
    • Years: 2016-2020

    Specialist Doctor

    • Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
    • Years: 2020-2022

    Doctor Academic Staff

    • Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
    • Years: 2022-2024
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Esra Bahadir Ulger

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
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