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Psychiatrist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. Previously worked at Medical Park Bahçelievler, Trakya University Psychiatry, and Bakırköy Mental Health. MD, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Psychiatry residency at Bakırköy.

Author of 80 publications (53 national, 27 international). Has 330 international citations and 90 presentations. Wrote “Neurotransmitters and Depression” (1988). Contributed 25 book chapters and translated 3 psychiatry books.

Founding member of the Turkish Psychiatric Association and member of APA and ISPG. Awards include the TPA Research Encouragement (2006) and the Mood Disorders Third Prize (2004). Certified CBT psychotherapist (national and European, 2012) and supportive psychotherapist/instructor (2013). Supervised 21 theses. Was an invited speaker at more than 20 congresses and chaired 4. Served on 10 organizing committees. Reviewed 70 papers. Served on the editorial boards of 15 journals. Principal investigator or consultant on 5 projects.

2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2013 - 2021, Kayseri/Kayseri/Türkiye

MEMORIAL KAYSERI IVF CENTER

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY IVF DEPARTMENT

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2006 - 2011, Kayseri/Kayseri/Türkiye

PRIVATE HÜMA GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2004 - 2006, Kayseri/Kayseri/Türkiye

KAYSERI MATERNITY AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Maryam FAZELI completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Iran. In 2011, she began her dental education as a student at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2016.

In 2018, she completed her specialization education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Izmir Katip Çelebi University with her thesis titled "Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Loss in Implant-Supported Prostheses with Different Crown/Implant Ratios Placed in the Maxillary Posterior Region."

During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She started working as a prosthesis specialist at Izmirdent Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Izmir, where she focused on "Aesthetic Smile Design" and "Hollywood Smile" applications.

In 2024, she began working as a Prosthesis Specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic. She is fluent in English, Persian, and Azerbaijani.

Dr. Hulda Rifat Ozakpinar is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. She completed her specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery in 1998. Dr. Ozakpinar has held important positions at Ankara University and Showa University School of Medicine in Japan. She worked there as a Research Fellow and Microsurgery Lecturer. She also served as a Specialist Doctor and Associate Professor at the Ministry of Health, Republic of Türkiye.

Dr. Ozakpinar has led clinical research, especially on lower lip cancer reconstruction. She has received scholarships from the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) and TÜBİTAK. She currently works at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

Dr. Mehmet Berki is a physician with extensive experience in emergency medicine and clinical leadership. He is Chief Physician and Responsible Manager at Scala Polyclinic (2025–present). He held the same role at Cinik Hair Hospital (2022–2024). He also worked full-time as an emergency physician at several hospitals in Istanbul.

He managed health services for 17,000–20,000 students and more than 2,000 staff at Yeditepe University. He trained 250 physicians in reproductive health and AIDS under the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline EU project. His background includes cardiology follow-up, hair transplantation, and clinic management in acupuncture and bioresonance.

He organized courses in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Certificate Program at Kadir Has University. Education: MD, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2011 - Present, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEDSTAR HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

1998 - 2011, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Lecturer at the Department of Nuclear Medicine

1997 - 1997, Izmir/Izmir/Türkiye

ATATURK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Radiology Specialist

1992 - 1993, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL

Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Specialist in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology

2007 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Specialist

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Specialist

1997 - 1998, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Türkiye

NAVAL FORCES GÖLCÜK TSK DISPENSARY

Pediatric Specialist

1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Pediatric Specialist Training

1991 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BAKIRKOY STATE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

General Practitioner

1990 - 1991, Kahramanmaraş/Kahramanmaraş/Türkiye

KAHRAMANMARAS ILICA HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner - Compulsory Service

• 2017 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
  Urology Specialist
• 2012 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  ISTANBUL MEDEDNİYET UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY
  Urology - Head of Department
• 2010 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  Chief Physician
• 2010 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY
  Urology Department - Lecturer of Department
• 2005 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  GÖZTEPE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  Urology Clinic Director
• 1999 - 2005, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  ŞİŞLİ ETFAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  Urology Clinic Assistant Director
• 1992 - 1998, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  BEZMİ ALEM VALİDE SULTAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING HOSPITAL
  Urology Clinic Head Assisstant

Prof. Dr. Hüsnü ERKMEN is a distinguished Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience specializing in the treatment of various mental health conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and social phobia. He has published in international and national medical journals, is a member of multiple professional organizations, and has a graduation and post graduate degree from Ankara University School of Medicine.

Education

2002 –                 Eskisehir Osmangazi University        Faculty of Medicine

                              Ankara Baskent University                 General Surgery

Experience

2022 – present      Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital   General Surgery

2013 – 2022          Lokman Hekim Van Hospital                           General Surgery

2011 – 2013          Yuksekova State Hospital                                General Surgery

Memberships

  – Ankara Surgical Association

  – Ankara Breast Diseases 

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Algology

2002 - 2018, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GATA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty Member

2000 - 2002, Erzurum/Erzurum/Türkiye

MARSHAL CAKMAK MILITARY HOSPITAL

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist




























 

Dr. Metin Al specializes in hair transplantation. He has performed more than 10,000 procedures over nine years using FUE, DHI, and hybrid techniques. He was an early adopter of DHI and hybrid methods in Türkiye.

He completed training in first aid, emergency care, anesthesia, and resuscitation. He graduated from Istanbul Gelişim University and Mersin University. He has worked at Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Estetik International, Nişantaşı Hospital, and Acıbadem. He has also trained hair transplant teams.

He now performs procedures at Estemarley Hair Clinic. He also provides training in Türkiye and abroad for teams and doctors.

Bakü 146 numaralı lise /2006

Azerbaycan Tip Fakültesi lisans / 2013

İstanbul Üniversitesi- Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesinde Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları ihtisası / 2019

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov is a specialist on psychiatric illnesses. He was born in Azerbaijan, Baku in 1987. 

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

• 2004/2010: Fırat University Faculty of Medicine
• 2012/2017: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization

Experience

• 2017/2021: Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• 2021/2023: Kilis State Hospital
• 2023/2024: Private Gaziantep Emek Hospital

Professional Memberships

• Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology Society (Estetik ve Kozmetik Dermatoloji Derneği)
• Turkish Dermatology Society (Türk Dermatoloji Derneği)
• Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabipler Birliği)