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Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

Dr. Akif Nuri Doğan is an internal medicine specialist. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002. He completed his residency at Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008.

He works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for internal diseases. His main areas of focus are obesity, reflux, hypertension, diabetes, and chronic fatigue.

Dr. Doğan has gained experience at Elazig Military Hospital, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, and Akseki State Hospital. He is known for his evidence-based approach and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Selami Aydin is an experienced physician. He specializes in diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid diseases, chronic and rheumatic diseases, obesity, and digestive disorders. He is known for managing complex chronic conditions and metabolic syndromes. His care helps improve patient health and quality of life.

Dr. Aydin earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He worked at Tokat State Hospital from 2001 to 2007 and at Private Kocaeli Konak Hospital from 2007 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been practicing at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is respected for his clinical skills and patient-focused approach.

Dr. Ismael Avila Iniguez is a certified General Surgeon and Urologist. He trained at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and UNAM. He has performed over 3,000 urological and oncological surgeries. Dr. Avila helped establish organ transplant units in Baja California and has improved cancer care in the region.

He is certified by the Mexican Councils of General Surgery and Urology. Dr. Avila has served as General Director and active surgeon at the General Hospital of Mexicali. He is a member of the Mexican Societies of Urology and Oncology. He has received several awards for his clinical and academic work.

Dr. Orhan Dalkılıç, M.D., is a pulmonologist with expertise in bronchoscopy, sleep disorders, asthma, allergies, COPD, tuberculosis, smoking cessation, and lung cancer. He is known for his skill in advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy. He often treats patients with severe COPD and emphysema.

Dr. Dalkılıç has worked in several cities across Turkey and has made important contributions to pulmonary medicine. He currently practices at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. He has achieved high success rates in bronchoscopy and has led effective smoking cessation programs. Dr. Dalkılıç is dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care in respiratory medicine.

Dr. Omer Necip Aytug is a respected gastroenterologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1980. He became an internist at Cukurova University in 1985. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University in 1997.

He was named Associate Professor at Firat University in 1989. In 1998, he became a Professor at Abant Izzet Baysal University. Dr. Aytug has written many scientific papers and book chapters. He has also attended several national and international congresses.

He has held important academic and clinical roles at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine, Camlica Medicana Hospital, and Memorial Service Hospital. These positions have established him as an expert in gastroenterology.

Prof. Mustafa Sağlam, M.D. graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and has specialized in Endovascular Repair of the Aneurysm of Abdominal Aorta, Stress Test for imaging the Coronary Artery Diseases, Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring, Holter Test, Balloon Valvuloplasty and Temporary Pacemaker. He is currently the Head of the Cardiology Department in Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Prof. Dr. Ayla Güven graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed her mandatory service at Ege University Chest Diseases Bornova Tuberculosis Dispensary. Following that, she started her specialization training in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and became a specialist in 1993. After working as a specialist physician, she began her subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in September 2000 and became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist in December 2002. In April 2003, she started working as an assistant professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine and worked in the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA, between May and November 2003. After returning to Turkey, she continued to work at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. This clinic was the first to offer Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training in the country. During her time there, one person became a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist. On March 13, 2006, she successfully passed the exam and received the title of Associate Professor. Since December 2006, she has been working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. In this hospital, she was appointed as the head of the Pediatric Endocrinology clinic in November 2008 and started providing Pediatric Endocrinology subspecialty training for the first time in the hospital in March 2009. Between 2009 and 2017, she trained five Pediatric Endocrinology specialists. Most of the physicians she currently provides subspecialty training to have gained academic titles as professors and associate professors. After working as a training instructor at Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Hospital for Children and Women from 2017 to 2021, she retired at her request from public service. Between 2021 and 2024, she worked as a Pediatric Endocrinology specialist at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases, at Istanbul Hospital.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Menstrual disorders and increased hair growth in girls, polycystic ovary syndrome
• Adrenal diseases
• Sexual development disorders
• Type 2 diabetes
• Thyroid diseases
• Growth disorders: short stature and tall stature
• Puberty disorders: precocious puberty-delayed puberty

Dr. Nurettin Demirkol is a physician with expertise in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid diseases, diabetes, and vascular conditions. He also manages the follow-up of chronic diseases. Dr. Demirkol has strong experience in identifying causes and making diagnoses. He provides advanced care in internal medicine.

He completed his undergraduate and specialization training at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He also earned a master’s degree in Health Management from Okan University. Dr. Demirkol has worked at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Kozyatağı Central Hospital, and Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He has made important contributions to patient care and chronic disease management at these institutions.

Clinical experience

Residency in Urology Bellvitge University Hospital (2007/2012)

Urologist Bellvitge University Hospital. (May 2012/November 2021)

Head of Andrology Department, Bellvitge University Hospital. (February 2015/November 2021)

Head of Andrology Department Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (December 2021 present)

Director of the Institute of Andrology and Sexology. Quironsalud Group. (October 2015 January 2018).

Head of Andrology Department Teknon Medical Centre (November 2017 present)

Editor of the International Journal of Andrology (July 2016 present)

Clinical practice in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Sexology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York City (USA) (March 2016 May 2016)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (Universitat de Barcelona) degree with honors, 2006

Specialization in Urology Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, 2006 2012

Associate Professor of Clinical Andrology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), 2014

Participant of the European Board of Urology (Bruselas UEMS), 2012

Member of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (Estambul UEMS), 2014

Work and teaching experience:

April 2020 – present: Head of Pulmonology Service, Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona, Spain

October 2019 – present Doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Doctorate in Medicine)

December 2018 – present: Junior Physician, Pulmonology Department, El Pilar Hospital. Barcelona. Spain

October 2018-2019. Therapist. Emergency Service of the Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona. Spain.

March 2018 – December 2020: Data Manager of the EARCO Registry (European Collaboration on Clinical Trials Alpha-1). Coordinator of the MIDIMAR study (Characterization of the daily walking minutes variable as a useful indicator of physical activity in patients with COPD). Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain

January 2018 – present: Member of the research group of the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain.

November 2017 – February 2019: EPI-SCAN and CatCoVeR Clinical Trial Coordinator, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Barcelona. Spain

2006-2017 Pulmonologist. Head of the Pulmonology Service of the Valentina Canabal Clinical Center. Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Coordinator-Head of the Sleep and Lung Function Laboratory.

2006-2014 Chief Physician of the Pulmonology Service of the Central University Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto-Venezuela

2006-2013 Lecturer in the Department of Pulmonology for internal medicine residents. Faculty of Medicine. Antonio Maria Pineda Central University Hospital. Barquisimeto. Venezuela.

2006-2008 Lecturer-Professor (position by competition). Section of Physiology. Division of Functional Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Barquisimeto-Venezuela

2004-2005 Teaching Fellow in the subject: Pulmonary Functional Study for the Bachelor of Cardiopulmonary Technology. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Caracas-Venezuela.

2004-2005 Chief Resident Physician of the Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Service of the Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas.

2003-2006 Resident physician in Clinical Pulmonology at the Central University of Venezuela, University Hospital of Caracas.

2002-2003 Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda

2000-2003 Resident physician of the postgraduate course in internal medicine. Internal Medicine Service Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda

1999-2002 Faculty member and active researcher in the Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Centro Cidade Lisandro Alvarado

1999-2000 Rural Doctor at Padre Oliveros Hospital. Municipality of Nirgua. State of Yaracuy, Venezuela

1994-1998 Trainer-teacher (competitive position) Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Central West University Lisandro Alvarado

1993-1997 Research Intern at the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology Levels I, II and III of the Council for Scientific, Humanitarian and Technological Development (CDCHT) of the Central-West University “Lisandro Alvarado”.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry:

Medical consultant for Pfizer Venezuela (Champix).

Medical consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Venezuela (SPIRIVA)

Director of the center (principal investigator) of clinical trials of phase IIIB of Novartis and AstraZeneca.

Qualification

2006 Pulmonology Specialist. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Venezuela

2003 Specialist in Internal Medicine. Central-Western University "Lisandro Alvarado" Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Graduated with honors

1998. Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Central Technological University Lisandro Alvarado, Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Graduated with honors.

Publications

1.- Analysis of blood biomarkers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD co-occurrence (ACO). Gava G, Nunez A, Esquinas S, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Pirina P, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2020 Jun;17(3):306-310.

2.- Practical guide for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2019 Feb;16(1):1-7.

3.- Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. Practical guidelines for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). COPD. 2019 Feb 21:1-7.

4.- Sexual and skeletal muscle characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sonia J. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Abdon Mata, Noelina Hernadez. Respiratory Medicine (2011) 105, 88-94.

5.- Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD Sonia H. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Priva Zabner-Oziel, Valentina Wallis, Noelina Hernandez Arca Bronconeumol. 2009;45:75-80.

6.- Peripheral Muscle Changes in Non-COPD Smokers. Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Sonia J. Torres, PhD, Juan De Sanctis, Noelina Hernandez, and Carlos Talamo, MD. CHEST, January 2008, vol. 133 no. 1 13–18

A specialist in the digestive system through MIR from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, he received his PhD from the University of Barcelona.

He completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Service of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic and then in the Department of Gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), where he conducted cutting-edge research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

From 2004 to 2011 he worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS, and since 2011 he has worked as a specialist doctor in the Digestive System Department of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.

He was a member of the Scientific Committee of ECCO and coordinator of the European project "IBDChip". He is the author of more than 150 publications and 500 presentations at conferences and conferences.

Experience:

Digestive system specialist, completed the MIR training program and completed his residency in this specialty at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona between 1993 and 1996.

Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona with the qualification "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously". In 2001 he received the Distinguished Doctorate from the University of Barcelona.

Between 1997 and 1999, he completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Department of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Subsequently, he completed two internships in the Gastroenterology Department of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA, between 2000 and 2003, where he conducted cutting-edge research in the field of gastroenterology.

Since 2004 he has been working in the Gastroenterology Service of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona / IDIBAPS, focusing on the treatment and research of inflammatory bowel diseases.

He is the author of numerous publications, conference papers and book chapters both nationally and internationally.

Member of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Areas of special interest: storage rhythm disorders, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and other causes of chronic intestinal inflammation.

Dr. Zuhal Tanzer is a specialist in Internal Diseases. She is known for her skill in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions. Dr. Tanzer has a strong record of patient satisfaction and successful treatments. She is accredited by top medical institutions. She also takes part in ongoing medical education. Dr. Tanzer uses evidence-based methods and is dedicated to improving standards in internal medicine.

I. Publications in International Journals

A. Experimental Studies

Doner F, Delibas N, Dogru H, Sari I, Yorgancigil B. Malondialdehyde Levels and Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Experimental Maxillary Sinusitis. Auris Nasus Larynx. 1999; 26(3): 287-91.

Döner F, Delibaş N, Dogru H, Yarıktaş M, Demirci M. The Role of Free Oxygen Radicals in Experimental Otitis Media. J Basis Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13: 33-40.

Tuz M, Eroglu E, Dogru H, Delibas N, Tunc B, Uygur K. The Effect of Replacement Fluids and Normovolemic Hemodilution on the Survival of Dorsal Skin Flaps in Rats. Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29(1): 80-83.

Yarıktas M, Doner F, Ozguner F, Gokalp O, Dogru H, Delibas N. Nitric Oxide Level in the Nasal and Sinus Mucosa After Exposure to Electromagnetic Field. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004.

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating lung diseases. He has a special focus on tuberculosis. He received his medical degree from GATA Military Medical School in 1989. He completed his pulmonology training at GATA, Ankara in 1996.

Dr. Tozkoparan has worked in leading hospitals in Turkey. He also served as a professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology. He gained further experience in interventional pulmonology during a year at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In 2007, Dr. Tozkoparan published research in CCLM. He showed important changes in platelet indices in patients with tuberculosis. This work helped improve how the disease is monitored and managed.