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Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

Dr. Domenico Riitano, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1989 and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1994 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In 2007 he completed his training with a further specialization in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery at the University of Messina.

He perfected his technique in Brazil at various specialized hospitals and clinics, including the Fluminense Clinic of Plastic Surgery “Niteroi” in Rio De Janeiro.

I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

• Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
• Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
• Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
• General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
• Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1

Education

1995-2002 Karatay Anatolian High School, Konya 
2002-2008 Selçuk University, Selçuklu Medical Faculty, Konya 
Residency: 
2009-2014 Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery residency, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir, Turkey

Work experience

2009-2014 Research Assistant at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine,

2014-2016 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2016-2017 Bursa Private Jimer Hospital, Bursa

2018-2020 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2020-present Private practice

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir

CERTIFICATES EBOPRAS

European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; 2014-Helsinki, 2015-Brussels

Membership in organizations

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associatio

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 
Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Kormutlu, Ozlem Cemboluk, Ozgen Kıvanc, Aydın Tekgoz; Retrospective analysis of 1205 hand injury cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – 17(3);134-138,2009 

2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk; Retrospective Analysis of Our Electric Injury Cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery -19(1); 1-4, 2011 

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals: 
1. Karabagli Y, Kose AA, Mangir S, Cetin C.; e-Flap Nipple Reconstruction in Amputation Mammaplasty; Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012 
2. Karabağlı Y, Kocman EA, Velipaşaoğlu M, Kose AA, Ceylan S, Cemboluk O, Cetin C.: Labia Majora Augmentation with De-epithelialized Labial Rim (Minora) Flaps as an Auxiliary Procedure for Labia Minora Reduction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):289-93 

Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Retrospective analysis of electrical burn patients hospitalized in our burn unit; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 53 
2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Our 5-year screening results of our clinic in hand surgery cases; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 160 

Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1- Sezi Mangır, A. Aydan Köse, Özlem Cemboluk, Yakup Karabağlı, Cavit Can, Cengiz Çetin; Penil Squamouse Cell Carsinom and Dynamic Sentinel Node Biopsy; Mayo Clinic- Selcuk University plastic surgery special joint meeting, Konya 2011

Educations

Adana AnadoluCollege ( 1978-1985)

Medical School : UludagUniversityMedicalSchoolBursa (1985-1991)

Plastic Surgery Education: UludagUniversityMedical School Bursa (1994-2000)

Academic and Porfessional Appointments and societies :

Turkish Board Certified Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

Chief, Division of Plastic &Reconstructive Surgery Dicle University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor(2008)

Founding President of Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society (EYBCD) 2009

TPRCD Turkısh Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery (member of board of directory 2008)

EPCD Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (reserve member of board of directory 2009)

Director and surgeon general of Acibadem Konur Medical Center ( 2009-2012)

ESPRAS European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (member)

ISAPS The International Society of Plastic Surgery Society member

ASAPS The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery member

European Comittee For Standardisation Mirror Committee member

Experiences in Surgery: ( over 9000 surgery between 2000-2019)

Aesthetic Surgery

PlasticandReconstructiveSurgery

Hand and Microsurgery

Maxillofacial Surgery

Publications, posters and presentations

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Dislocation Due To Sixth Compartment Rupture

Ömer Buhşem, Ahmet Karacalar, MesutÖzcan

Journal of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cilt 7, Sayı 3 (1999)

Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst

Ömer Buhşem, Ahmet Karacalar

Journal of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cilt 8, Sayı 2 (2000)

Retrospective Evaluation of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Underwent Surgery In DUTF between Oct. 1987- Nov. 1999

Ömer Buhşem, Kemal Erbaş,İbrahim Aşkar

22. Turkısh Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2000)

Lineer Verrucosis epidermal nevus including Cornu Cutanu : casereport

İ.Aşkar, S.Aktürk, Ömer Buhşem ,H. Büyükbayram K. Erbaş,

22.Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2000)

Evaluation of the effects of 5-Fluorouracil application following Ratsciatic nerve repair on epineural

and extraneural scarring and nerveregeneration.

Ömer Buhşem, Yeşim Özgenel, Mesut Özcan

23. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (27-30 sept. 2001)

Minimal Invasive Procedures in Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

TPRECD Rhinoplasty Winter Symposium (2007)Bursa

Laser hair removal procedures

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

Tripollar Radiofrequency

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

Focused Ultrasonic Fat Emulsification

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

“ Latest development tendencies concerning face and body RF therapy”

7. International Congress on Aesthetic Medicine 2008 Moscow

No osteotomy rhinoplasty

Turkish – Azerbajian Plastic Surgery Days (2008) Bakü-Azerbajian

Tripollar RF treatments for circumference reduction and non-surgical face lift

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 5th EADVSpring Symposium (2008) İstanbul

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

XXI.SOFCEPSociétéFrançaise desChirurgiensEsthétiquesPlasticiens,Euro-MéditerranéenCongrés(2008 ) France - Paris

Tripollar RF technology for nonsurgical skin tightening and cellulite treatment

VI.İnternational Plastic Surgery Course I. International Anti-Aging Symposium (2008) Ekaterinburg- Russia

New Medlite technology Photo-Acoustic Pulse therapy

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society 12th National Congress Minimal Invasive Surgery Course (2008) İstanbul

A new vaginal stent material:Alginate

22. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

No osteotomy rhinoplasty : Algoritm

22. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

Axillar Brachial Plexus Blockage by Plasticsurgeons

23. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

TriPollar RF Non-Surgical Face Lift & Skin Tightening - Long Term Results

White paper 2008

My approach to aesthetic rhinoplasty

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society Rhinoplasty days (2009) Istanbul

No Osteotomy Rhinoplasty

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society Rhinoplasty days (2009) Istanbul

Laser Treatments in facialrejuvenations

TPRECD Winter symposium ( 2010) Bolu Kartalkaya

Non irritatingAHA treatments inDermatology

TPRECD Winter symposium ( 2010) Bolu Kartalkaya

Non invasive weight loss with low level diode laser

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Winter symposium (2011) Uludag

Mini rhinoplasty (rhinoplasty without osteotomy)

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society National Congress (2012) Istanbul

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

5th EASAPS The European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (2012) Istanbul

Minimal invasive rhinoplasty (mini rhinoplasty)

TPRECD V. Rhinoplasty course (2012) Ankara

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

Seoul Rhinoplasty Forum ( 2012) Seoul South Korea

No osteotomy rhinoplasty ( desicion of osteotomy)

TPRECD II Istanbul International Rhinoplasty Course (2013) Istanbul

Columelar surgery and softrhinoplasty

TPRECD VII. Rhinoplasty course (2014) Izmir

Increasing Topical Anesthetic Efficacy with MicroneedleApplication

Ömer Buhsem, Alper Aksoy, Yavuz Kececi, Emin Sir & Melike Güngör (2016)

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2016.1157362

Skin Resurfacing

Grabb and Smith Plastik Cerrahi 7. Baskı Kısım 5, 41 Türkçe çeviri (2016)

Organic Dermal implant revolution: new molecule introduction

Kuwait Derma Update and Laser Symposium VIII, Kuwait (2017)

Natural injectable implant : agarose gel

The 12.th International Conference of Aesthetic and Antiaging Medicine Warsaw Poland (2017)

Facial Applications with Radiofrequency Energy, Review

Journal Türkiye Klinikleri Plastik Cerrahi Cilt:7, Sayı:1 (2018)

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty with Agarose gel

International Medical Aesthetic Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2018)

Agarose gel : a natural injectable implant and volumizer

Dubai Derma World Dermatology and Laser Conference Dubai (2018)

Dermal fillers (DAS)

TPRECD 40. Ulusal Kurultayı Antalya (2018)

Botilinum toksin ve dolgu uygulamaları

Plastik Cerrahi Asistan Okulu, Antalya (2019)

Filler Complications and Management

23. Ulusal Estetik Plastik Cerrahi Kongresi İstanbul (2019)

Midface and zygoma volumizing with agarose gel

SIES International Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery Congress Bologna Italy (2019)

Specializations

Breast Aesthetics

Tummy Tuck

Genital Aesthetics

Eyelid aesthetic

Gynecomastia Correction

Rhinoplasty

Prominent Ear Aesthetics

Botox Applications

Filling Applications

Postbariatric Surgeon

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Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan was born in Ankara in 1971. After completing primary school in Gaziantep, he settled in Izmir and completed his secondary and high school education in Izmir. In the last years of his high school education, with his passion for white coats, he took the university exam and was accepted to Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who started his medical education at Ege University in 1988, graduated as a medical doctor in 1994 after an intensive and successful medical education. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who passed the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in 1997 and started his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, took part in many successful operations until 2002 and had serious experience in the branch of general surgery. After his specialist training, Op. Dr. He was entitled to receive the title.

Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan has been working as a General Surgery Specialist since 2002. He has equipped his professional skills and abilities with technological developments by working in many public and private hospitals.

Professional Interests

Metabolic and Obesity Surgery

Gastric Botox

Reflux Surgery

Goiter Surgery

Breast Diseases

Intestinal Tumor Surgery

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery

Liver Cystic Diseases

Colon Cancer Surgery

Rectum Cancer Surgery

Perinal Fistula

Fissure and Hemorrhoidal Diseases

Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries

Soft Tissue Tumors

Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

Memberships to Scientific Organizations

Izmir Medical Chamber

Turkish Surgical Association

Aegean Region Surgical Association

Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association

Dr Rivera obtained his Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Seville and continued his academic training until he completed a University Master in Tissue Engineering at the Histology Department of the University of Granada and later obtained the speciality in Plastic, Repair and Cosmetic Surgery at the Virgen de las Nieves (Granada) University Hospital.

Dr Rivera has developed extensive experience in the area of surgery, where he has been in practice for over ten years. Always at the forefront of new technologies applied to surgical techniques, he is a habitual participant in specialist scientific forums as well as national and international conventions.

Professional Experience

• 2007-2012 - Plastic, Repair and Cosmetic Surgery Resident Doctor at the Virgen de las Nieves (Granada) University Hospital

• May 2012 - Currently, Co-director of the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• May 2013 - Currently, Co-director of the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar Hospital.

• He has also been part of General Surgery and Traumatology, Maxillofacial Surgery and Major Burn Ward teams. Additionally, he has cooperated with the Plastic Surgery Unit of the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona.

The Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital performs the most advanced treatments in Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine with the total guarantee that the patient is treated within a hospital environment, thus ensuring the highest level of safety during the surgical procedure and the recovery time.

Our team of specialists combine their solid professional expertise in the correction of congenital or acquired anomalies affecting the shape or the appearance of your body. As this speciality deals with various areas and systems, the experts often work in conjunction with other medical areas.

With regards to female cosmetic surgery, the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the augmentation and reduction of breasts, breast lift, tuberous breast correction, abdominoplasty, arms and thigh lift, surgery of the genitalia and reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy at the Breast Cancer Unit. We also perform male breast reduction and facial surgical procedures such as facial lift, eyelid surgery, nose remodelling, ear correction surgery and double-chin surgery.

Qualification

• Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Universtiy, 1994

Past Experiences

• 2011-2017 Plastic Surgery Department, YanheeHospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
• 2007-2011 Skin Laser and Cosmetic Center, Vejthani Hospital, Thailand.
• 2003-2005 Residency Training for Plastic Surgery, King Chulalong Korn Hospital, Thailand.
• 1999-2003 General Surgeon, War VetralHospital, Thailand.
• 1996-1999 Residency Training for General Surgery, King Bhumibol Hospital, Royal Thai Air Force, Thailand.

Specializes in post-bariatric body contouring with expertise in abdominoplasty and fat removal – helping patients achieve their desired shape after weight loss.

• Skilled in multiple reconstructive and aesthetic techniques
• Performs microsurgery for precision results
• Experienced in handling complex skin and tissue cases
• Offers comprehensive solutions for post-weight loss body shaping

SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

• Microsurgery
• Cleft lip
• Burn emergency
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Aesthetic surgery
• Tumor surgery
• Nerve injuries
• Reconstructive surgery

EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND

INONU UNIVERSITY SUBSPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

2010-2014

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

INONU UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

2002-2007

FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

INONU UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

2002-2007

FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Thesis name: Analysis of the long-term results of four different techniques with a new method in patients who underwent a reduction mammoplasty (2007) Thesis Supervisor: (ALI GÜRLEK)

POSITIONS

• PROFESSOR

2019 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2013 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• EDUCATION COORDINATOR

2011 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

2008

INONU UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

MANAGED THESES

2014

ΑΥΤΕΚΙΝ ΑΗΜET HAMDI, (2014). Comparison of the effects of PRP and hyaluronic acid injections into allogeneic vascular graft on nerve regeneration in the treatment of peripheral nerve defects, Inonü University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2012

GEYİK YILMAZ, (2012). Comparison of reconstruction methods, where vessel, and cartilage grafts are used, in peripheral nerve injuries and analysis of a new technique, İnönü University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery     

PROJECT TASKS

*Effects of Chrysin on burn wound healing, 1st scientific research project, which is supported by Higher Education Institutions, Researcher: FIRAT CEMAL, Researcher: OĞUZTÜRK HAKAN, Coordinator: TURTAY MUHAMMETGÖKHAN, Researcher: ÇİFTÇİ OSMAN, 01:092013-Glucan treatment prevents progressive burn ischaemia in the zone of stasis and improves burn healing. An experimental study in rats Firat C Samdanci E Erbatur S Aytekin AH AK M Turtay MG

Coban YK Burns 2012 Mar 31 Inönü University Scientific Research Project Responsible coordinator, BAP, Supervisor, 2010-2014 (ΝΑΤΙΟNAL) Cerium nitrate treatment prevents progressive tissue necrosis in the zone of stasis following burn

Eski M Ozer F Firat C Alhan D Arsian N Senturk T İşik S Burns 2012 Mar 38 2 2839 Epub 2011 Oct 19 Ankara Gulhane Military Medical Academy Scientific Research Project Researcher, BAP, Researcher, 2010-2011 (NATIONAL)

Doctor Ieva Kastytė is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery . In 2016 graduated from Vilnius University, Medicine Faculty and acquired professional qualification of medicine doctor.

Specialization fields: injections, breast surgeries, body contouring surgeries (tummy tuck, liposuction, arm, thigh lift, and etc.

Doctor Ieva Kastytė speaks fluent Lithuanian, English and Russian languages.

Education

2010 - 2016 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, medical doctor
2016 y.  Internship in Antakalnis hospital & Rokiškis hospital
2016 – 2021 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency

Professional experience

2016 - 2021 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Vilnius University Hospital
2017 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at RVUL
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2016 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at “Baltijos – Amerikos terapijos ir chirurgijos klinika”, gydytoja - asistentė
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at Medical diagnostic and treatment center
Since 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at NordClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VitkusClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InMedica Clinic
2021 – 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at “Grožio akademija” Clinic
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at Perfectus Clinic Perfectus
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InnMed Clinic

Scientific activity

• Internship in France, Nice
• Internship in Monaco
• Internship in United Kingdom, London
• International and Lithuanian plastic and reconstructive surgery conferences
• 2021 y. Aesthetic Cadaver Workshop „CROMA IS MORE“ at the Institut Universitaire de la Face at du Cou (IUFC) in Nice
• 2022 y. Face and Body Surgery Congress in London

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman is a specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repair, congenital anomalies, and cancer-related procedures. He has strong experience in breast reconstruction after breast cancer.

Dr. Kahraman has worked as a university faculty member. He provided both theoretical and practical training to residents and students. He has published scientific research in national and international journals. He has also presented at many congresses and scientific meetings. Dr. Kahraman now sees patients at his private office on Bağdat Avenue in Kadıköy.

Dr. Diana Maldžiūtė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the Lithuanian Medical Association. She practices at Šiauliai Republican Hospital since 2023. She will also practice at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius from 2025. She previously worked at Vilnius City Clinical Hospital, Molėtai Hospital, Nordclinic, and the National Cancer Institute.

Her training includes facelift surgery in Coventry in 2025 and nerve surgery in Utrecht in 2025. She trained in aesthetic facial surgery and rhinoplasty in Dundee and at King’s College London with Dr. Yücel in 2024. She completed oncology and brachial plexus practice in India in 2024. She studied peripheral nerve and hand dissection in Copenhagen in 2023. She trained in flap raising in Bochum and Tampere in 2022–2023. She completed microsurgery at the Pius Branzeu Center in 2021. She also trained in ultrasound and ENMG, aesthetic surgery, and breast surgery in Lithuania in 2024–2025.