Jacob Cohen
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- Israel, Tel Aviv, Assuta Medical Center
Gynecologist, Specialist in endoscopic and laparoscopic operations
Gynecologist, Specialist in endoscopic and laparoscopic operations
Dr. Tara Rak-areekul is a neurologist focused on cognitive neurology. She is a fellow at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She completed her neurology residency there and served as Chief of Academic in 2023. She holds an MD from Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honors) and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences. She is certified in NIHSS (2022) and the Thai Stroke Society Acute Stroke Treatment Course.
Key achievements include first rank in the National Formative Neurological Exam (2023). She won the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament (2023). She was first runner-up at the Neurology Tournaments at NST Midyear 2023 and the Chula Neuroscience Forum 2022. Her research includes AAIC poster presentations (2024, 2025). Ongoing work covers Alzheimer’s biomarkers (MDS‑OAβ and p‑tau217), the Thai clinical adaptation of HippoCamera, and a chapter on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Dr. Gun Keorochana specializes in spinal interventions and minimally invasive spine surgery. His expertise includes MIS TLIF, LLIF, MIDLF, endoscopic spine surgery, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty. He received his Doctor of Medicine with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2000.
Dr. Keorochana completed orthopedic surgery training at Srinakarin Hospital, Khon Kaen University in 2004. He then joined a spinal surgery program at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University in 2006. He continued his training with a spine fellowship at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center from 2008 to 2010. In 2010, he also completed a visiting fellowship in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery at the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Phoenix, Arizona.
Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.
She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.
Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).
She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.
Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.
Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).
Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).
Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).
He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.
Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.
Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a seasoned medical oncologist with a comprehensive background in oncology.
Education and Training:
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra (1985).
Completed residency in Oncology in 1987.
Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1991).
Professional Experience:
Head of the Oncology Department at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra (1991–2004).
Associate Physician at the University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (1995–2002).
Adjunct Physician at the Oncology Platform, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (2004–2014).
Head of the Oncology Department at Hospital General de Villalba (2014–2019).
Currently practices as a Medical Oncology Specialist at Quirónsalud Alicante.
Certifications and Training:
Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology between 2003 and 2006.
Research and Publications:
Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in oncology.
Head of the Breast Surgery Department, Mammologist
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022
Certifications
Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)
Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American
Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)
Clinical Focus
General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care
Languages spoken: Thai and English
Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has many years of experience in neurosurgery. He worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine and Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul. Since 2008, he has held the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in neurosurgery.
Dr. Karaoglan is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He has received several awards. These include the Best Paper Award at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congress in 2005 for his research on resveratrol’s protective effects after subarachnoid hemorrhage, and the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008.
Dr. Feridun Cilli is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist. He has worked at top hospitals such as Memorial Bodrum Hospital, Acibadem Hospital in Bodrum, and GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital in Istanbul. He completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at GATA Haydarpasa. He also completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee, and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.
Dr. Cilli holds a Microsurgery Certificate. He is a member of professional organizations such as TOTBID and TUSYAD. With over twenty years of experience, he has made important contributions to orthopedics, sports injuries, and trauma care.
1994 | Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
2002 | Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – PhD in Orthopedics and Traumatology
1997 to 2002 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department – Research Assistant
2002 to 2005 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology – Specialist Doctor
2005 to 2010 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department – Assistant Professor
2010 to 2016 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology – Associate Professor
2016 to 2018 | Marmara University, Orthopedics and Traumatology – Professor
2001 to 2002 | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Research Clinical Fellow in Orthopedics and Traumatology
July to August 2012 | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital – Clinical Visitor in Orthopedic Oncology
-Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association
-Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association – Pediatric Orthopaedics -Branch
-Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association – Orthopaedic Oncology Branch
-European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society
2001 | Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Award – Second Prize in Experimental Study
2004 | IX. Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards – Second Prize in Experimental Study
2007 | XII. Akif Şakir Şakar Science Awards – Second Place in Clinical Study Category
2007 | Derviş Manizade Awards – Second Place
2014 | XXIV. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress – First Prize in Orthopedic Oncology Oral Presentation
Prof. Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years in the field. He is a Professor at Health Sciences University, Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center. He is known for his research in bone healing, osteoporosis prediction, and orthopedic biomechanics. He has published many articles in leading international journals.
Dr. Beytemur has served as Chief Physician and has led improvements in orthopedic care and education. He holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He has also completed international courses, including the AO Pediatric Trauma Course. He specializes in complex surgeries, such as bone tumor treatment and advanced fracture management. He is active in Turkish orthopedic associations and has supervised important theses, helping to advance orthopedic science and education.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren
Specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery
Neurosurgery Areas of Interest
• Brain Tumors
• Pituitary Tumors (Endoscopic)
• Brain Aneurysms
• Skull Base Tumors
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
• Lumbar Disc Herniation
• Cervical Disc Herniation
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Canal Stenosis
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Injuries
Personal Information
• Date of Birth: 03/11/1979
• Marital Status: Married, Father of 2 children
• Languages: English
• Title: Associate Professor – 10/03/2021
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree: Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 1997-2003
• Specialty Training: Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic / Istanbul, 2004-2010
Professional Experience
• Köyceğiz SSK Dispensary / Muğla (2003-2004)
• Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2004-2010)
• Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2010-2012)
• Bilecik State Hospital / Bilecik (2012-2013)
• Special Nisa Hospital / Istanbul (2013-2014)
• Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2014-2024)
Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
1. Sağlam-Çifci Ece, Güleç İlker, Şengelen Aslıhan, Karagöz-Güzey Feyza, EREN BURAK, Paşaoğlu H Esra, Önay-Uçar Evren. The H4R antagonist, JNJ-7777120 treatments ameliorate mild traumatic brain injury by reducing oxidative damage, inflammatory and apoptotic responses through blockage of the ERK1/2/NF-κB pathway in a rat model (2025). Experimental Neurology. 115133. DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.115133.
2. EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker, Tufan Azmi, Bas Nuri Serdar. The Importance of Spinopelvic Parameters in Recurrent Lumbar Disk Herniation. Clinical Spine Surgery, 37(3), E113-E118. (2024). DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001546.
3. Aycan Abdurrahman, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim. Treatment and outcomes of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression: a double-center study. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 27(13), 6121-6131. (2023). DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_32968.
4. Yücel Murat, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Zengi Oğuzhan, Taş Abdurrahim, Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza. The effect of alpha-lipoic acid on nerve tissue healing after sciatic nerve crush injury in rats. Annals of Medical Research, 30(6), 684-691. (2023). DOI: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2023.09.246.
5. Tufan Azmi, Aktaş Özgür, EREN BURAK, Doruk Ebru, Gulec Ilker, Taş Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Effects of Age and Co-Morbidities on Complication Rate in Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Prospective Clinical Study. Eastern Journal of Medicine, 28(4). (2023). DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2023.89646.
Papers Presented at International Scientific Conferences:
1. EREN BURAK. Comparison of Patients Who Voluntarily Applied to the Neurosurgery Outpatient Clinic Due to Spinal Diseases and Patients Referred by Family Physicians. 19th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, 1266-1267. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514176).
2. EREN BURAK. Relationship Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation. World Spinal Column Society Virtual World Spine. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514209).
3. Tas Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Tufan Azmi, Kuvat Nuray, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, EREN BURAK, Yücel Murat, Kahraman Akkalp Asli. Prophylactic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles in a Rat Model of Spinal Stabilization and Infection. World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies XVI. World Congress, 33-34. (2017). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6513245).
Chapters in Scientific Books:
1. Klinik Nöroanatomi (Clinical Neuroanatomy), Chapter Title: (Lesions of the Hypophysis and Hypothalamus, Their Pathophysiology, and Surgical Anatomy) (2023). EREN BURAK, Tufan Azmi. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri. Editors: Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Balcıoğlu Hüseyin Avni. 1st Edition. Page Count: 613. ISBN: 978-975-277-971-6. (Scientific Book in Turkish).
2. Nöroşirürjinin Temelleri (Fundamentals of Neurosurgery), Chapter Title: (Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment of Thoracolumbar and Sacral Trauma) (2020). EREN BURAK, Karagöz Guzey Feyza. US Akademi. Editors: Naderi Sait, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Tuğcu Bekir. 1st Edition. Page Count: 610. ISBN: 978-605-9358-. (Scientific Book in Turkish).
Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:
1. EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Güleç İlker, Baş N. Serdar, Ay Ferhat, Acaroğlu Muhammed A., Çuhacıbaşı Enes B. Neurosurgery Career Preferences Compared to Other Medical Specialties among Turkish Students. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 22(68), 143-153.
2. EREN BURAK, Gulec Ilker, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Saglam Ece, Tufan Azmi, Karacan Murat, Bas Nuri Serdar. Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Decompression Due to Spinal Cord Pressure. Osmangazi Journal of Medicine, 42(5), 546-552. (2020). DOI: 10.20515/otd.571004.
Technical Notes, Case Reports, Research Notes, etc.:
1. Case Report: EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker. Craniopharyngioma and Arteriovenous Malformation Operated Using the Same Craniotomy: An Unusual Case. Romanian Neurosurgery, 34(3), 437-440. (2020). DOI: 10.33962/roneuro-2020-070.
2. Case Report: Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim, Berker Neslihan, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Gulec Ilker, Vatansever Mustafa Safi, Karacan Murat, Vahabova Günay, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Spinal Metastasis as a Presenting Feature of Follicular Type Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 4(1), 1-9. (2019). DOI: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2019.26888.
Personal information
Title: Associate Professor
Branch: Anesthesiology
Work History:
1 Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:
1 Waist and Neck Pain
2 Cancer Pains
3 Spine Pains
4 Pain
Education
1991 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1996 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Anesthesia and Reanimation
Specialization Training
2017 - Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice
2018- Certifield Interventional Pain Sonologist
International Articles
1 ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ, MUTLU AYHAN, ÖZGÖNENEL EBRU, KAHRAMAN SİNAN, ÖZGÖNENEL LEVENT (2021). Atypical Fem-oral Fracture After Discontinuing Long-Term Bisphosphonate Use. Demiroğlu Bilim University Florence Nightingale
Medical Journal, 7(1), 52-56., Doi: 10.5606/fng.btd.2021.25048
2 POTTERY WAR, ORDU AYLIN (2021). Interventional Pain Management During SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Signa Vitae, 17(4),
178-184., doi: 10.22514/sv.2021.008
3 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Transverse Abdominis Plane Block-Based Multimodal Analgesia Protocol Reduces Tramadol
Need After Cesarean Section. Bağcılar Medical Bulletin, 6(2), 134-141., Doi: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2021.11.077
4 ÇÖMLEK SAVAS, SAĞLAM SEZER (2021). A New Approach for Leptomeningeal Metastases: Chemotherapy Adminis-
tered Through Lumbar Intrathecal Port. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Doi: 10.1590/0004-282X-ANP-2020-0554
5 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Treatment Methods for Bone Metastasis-Induced Pain. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 36(1), 73-
78., Doi: 10.5505/tjo.2021.S1019
6 SAVAS COMLEK(2021). Ultrasound-Guided Interventions During Pregnancy for Lumbosacral Pain Unresponsive to Con-
servative Treatment: A Retrospective Review. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 49(1), 20-27., Doi: 10.1002/jcu.22923
7 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Pain Control with Splanchnic Neurolysis in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Unresponsive to Celiac
Plexus Neurolysis. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 2023-2031., doi: 10.2147/JPR.S266689
8 SAVAS COMLEK(2020). Chemotherapy-Induced Pneumonitis Associated with Transient CA 15-3 Elevation. Journal of
Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 26(7), 1750-1753., Doi: 10.1177/1078155220904994
9 RAHİMİ MEHDİ, GÖĞÜZ DEMET, KAYA GÜNER, BOZKURT PERVİN, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (2000). Patient Controlled Analgesia
(PCA) Application in Pediatric Patients. Ağrı, 12(1), 19-26.
10 BOZKURT PERVİN, KAYA GÜNER, TUNALI YUSUF, ÇÖMLEK SAVAŞ (1996). Bradyarrhythmia During Reperfusion in Kidney Transplantations (Case Report). Journal of the Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 24(2), 92-94.
Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis and Treatments
Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Treatments
Epilepsy (Epileptic)
EEG and Treatment
Muscle and Nerve Disease Diagnosis and Treatments
Vertigo Diagnosis and Treatment
Restless Leg Syndrome
Stroke (Cerebral Palsy) Diagnosis and Treatment
Bartın State Hospital (2007-2009)
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital (2009-2017)
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital - Deputy Chief Physician (2019-2021)
Samsun Education and Research Hospital (2021-2022)
Çarşamba State Hospital
Private Atasam Samsun Hospital (2022-2024)
Karadeniz Technical University (1989-1995)
Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)