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The doctor completed medical education at 19 Mayıs University and residency at S.B Heybeliada G.H.G.C. Teaching and Research Hospital. With a career spanning multiple cities in Turkey, the doctor is currently practicing at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. The doctor specializes in diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy, particularly for advanced-stage COPD and Emphysema patients. Areas of medical interest include sleep disorders, asthma and allergies, COPD, tuberculosis, smoking cessation, lung cancers, and intensive care.

The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul University in 2002 and completed a residency in Neurology at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. Furthering expertise, the doctor pursued a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology at İstanbul University.

Specializing in EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo, the doctor has contributed significantly to studies in these areas. Professional experience includes positions at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

The doctor specializes in the management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid diseases, chronic and rheumatic diseases, obesity, and gastric and intestinal diseases.

Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

With extensive experience, the doctor has worked at Tokat State Hospital, Private Kocaeli Konak Hospital, and currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

The doctor began cardiology specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and further advanced in heart valve expertise at St Thomas Hospital, London. With a focus on congenital structural heart diseases, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease, the doctor is proficient in diagnostic techniques like IVUS, FFR, and OCT, as well as treatments including stents and balloons. Expertise extends to arrhythmias, pacemakers, peripheral artery disease, and transesophageal echocardiography. The doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Cardiology Department.

Доктор Онур Шахин окончил стоматологический факультет Университета Хаджеттепе в 2011 году и завершил специализированную подготовку на кафедре челюстно-лицевой хирургии Университета Гази в 2016 году. С 2017 года он работает академиком на кафедре челюстно-лицевой хирургии Измирского университета Катип Челеби. В 2021 году ему было присвоено звание доцента. Кроме того, с 2017 года он продолжил обучение в докторантуре на медицинском факультете Университета Эге, на кафедре стволовых клеток. Интересы доктора Онура Шахина включают в себя передовую имплантологию, аугментацию твердых и мягких тканей атрофированных челюстей, лечение all-on-X, скуловые, крыловидные и трансназальные имплантаты, медикаментозный остеонекроз челюсти (MRONJ), а также стволовые клетки и регенеративную терапию. Он был приглашенным докладчиком на многих национальных и международных симпозиумах по имплантологии и челюстно-лицевой хирургии и провел множество практических и кадаверных курсов по имплантологии. Доктор Шахин, который выполнил первый случай с имплантатами скуловой кости, крыловидной кости и трансназальной имплантации в Турции, имеет более 100 пациентов, прошедших лечение с помощью этих имплантатов. Он опубликовал более 50 статей в национальных и международных журналах и более 100 постеров/устных докладов, представленных на национальных и международных конгрессах, связанных с его научной областью. Также на сегодняшний день было сделано более 300 ссылок на публикации доктора Шахина.

Dr. Ozgur Erdem is an ENT specialist. He earned his medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his otorhinolaryngology residency at Antalya Training and Research Hospital. He finished his specialization in 2020. His thesis and doctoral research focused on obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) and snoring surgery.

He has performed over 2,000 functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries. He also performs snoring surgeries, endoscopic ear surgeries, pediatric upper airway procedures, and head and neck cancer surgeries. He has taken part in many national and international congresses and symposiums as both a speaker and an attendee, especially in functional and aesthetic nasal surgery.

He worked as an ENT specialist at Rize State Hospital. He founded ERD Clinic Health Services Ltd. in 2023. He then worked at Rize Private ŞAR Hospital from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, he opened his private clinic in Antalya. His practice focuses on functional and aesthetic nasal surgery and facial cosmetic procedures.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramazan GÖZÜKÜÇÜK was born in 1973. He graduated from Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine in 1996.

He completed his residency training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001.

He obtained his Competency Certificates in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology in 2009 and 2012.

He has participated in 22 congresses domestically and 15 congresses internationally, with 15 published papers.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Hospital infections,
• Viral hepatitis,
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Medical genetics and molecular biology.
• Emerging and re-emerging infections.
• Vaccines and travel infections.

Dr. Sema Karakas specializes in gynecologic oncology surgery. She also performs minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopy and V-NOTES (scarless) techniques.

She offers V-NOTES hysterectomy and cyst removal. She performs surgery for uterine cancer and tubal ligation. She provides a full range of laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. She treats urinary incontinence with medical, laser, or surgical options and pelvic floor physiotherapy. She manages HPV with diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. She performs colposcopy, LEEP, and conization. She provides endometriosis care and surgery. She treats polyps and uterine septum with hysteroscopy. She offers perimenopausal and menopausal care and bioidentical hormone therapy.

Dr. Sura Celil is a dentist. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Ankara University in 2010.

Experience: Dentist at OralDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic (2010–2012). Dentist at WhiteDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic (2010–2012). Dentist at Tacenter Kurtköy Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic (2012–2017).

Dr. Toluy Özgümüş has graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and completed his internal medicine specialty training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2009 and 2013. He received his Hematology subspecialty training at Marmara University Hematology Department between 2014-2017; He performed his compulsory service at Kars Harakani State Hospital between 2017-2019. He worked at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varak Training and Research Hospital between 2019-2023.

He is experienced in the field of bleeding and coagulation disorders, especially coagulation disorders (thrombophilia), and has dealt with the diagnosis and treatment of more than 1000 patients. Since he worked in the pandemic hospital of the Anatolian side of Istanbul during the pandemic period, he has extensive experience in the hematological findings of Covid-19 infection and the management of Covid-19 infection in hematological diseases. Hundreds of patient experiences are available in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative diseases such as Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocytosis, in their differentiation from blood cell elevations due to other frequently confused causes, and in their treatment. He has experience in the diagnosis and all treatment processes of rare hematological cancers such as multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas and histiocytosis, as well as bone marrow transplantation.

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

Clotting Disorders (Thrombophilia)

Bleeding Disorders

Myeloproliferative Diseases

Anemias (Anemia)

Acute and Chronic Leukemias

lymphomas

Bone marrow transplantation

Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner was born in 1970 in Istanbul and took her first steps in her medical career at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Successfully completing her undergraduate and medical education here between 1987-1993, Güner received her internal medicine specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000. Deepening her interest in hematology, Prof. Dr. Güner completed her hematology subspecialty training at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine again between 2003-2006, solidifying her expertise in this field.
Prof. Dr. Güner’s professional journey began as an internal medicine specialist at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital from 2000 to 2003. She established the Hematology Clinic at the same hospital from 2006 to 2010 and served as the responsible physician. Here, she developed innovative approaches in the treatment of patients and made significant contributions to the field of hematology. From 2010 to 2016, she established the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital and served as the responsible physician. During this period, she conducted studies that set national and international standards in the field of hematology.
Between 2016-2018, Prof. Dr. Güner took on similar roles at Şişli Kolon International Hospital, where she was also the founder and responsible physician of the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Güner, who became an associate professor in 2017, obtained her professorship title in 2023. Between 2019-2024, she worked at Memorial Şişli Hospital in the Hematology Clinic, Therapeutic Apheresis, and Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Center.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is recognized for her scientific contributions, with over 19 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has over 18 articles published in national peer-reviewed journals and 51 presentations at national scientific meetings that have been published in proceedings books. She has also made a name for herself in the academic world with over 18 presentations at meetings and published in proceedings books. Güner, who has held positions on the boards of domestic hematology associations and has active memberships, has crowned her success with more than three awards given at universities and conferences.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner, who speaks English and German, is also recognized as an educator. In this capacity, she has contributed to the training of young doctors in the field of hematology, providing education to research assistant doctors and students.
Prof. Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner has established a respected place in the field of hematology with her achievements and scientific contributions throughout her professional life, continuing her career as a physician who inspires her patients and colleagues.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Bone marrow transplantation
• Anemia
• Bleeding and coagulation disorders
• Hemophilia

The doctor completed medical education and specialization at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. With expertise in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, excimer laser therapy, and diabetes-related yellow spot treatment, the doctor has performed over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures, more than 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. The doctor is an active participant in international congresses across the European Union and the USA, and is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society.

2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2011 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2009 - 2011, Erzurum/Erzurum/Türkiye

ERZURUM REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Radiation Oncology Specialist

2003 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Research Assistant

MEDICAL EXPERINENCE

2016 - Present

MEMORIAL SİSLİ HOSPİTAL

Dentist/Istanbul

2009 - 2016

MEMORIAL SUADIYE MEDICAL CENTER

Dentist/Istanbul

2000 - 2009

PRIVATE CLINIC

Dentist/Istanbul

MEDICAL EDUCATION

1992 - 1997

EGE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / İzmir, Turkey

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Prosthetic trainingseminar 1997 

TDB DentistryCongress 2002 / 2003 / 2004/2006 

TDBCenturyCongress inScientific Dentistry 

6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibition2006 

6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibitionteethwhitening course2006 

Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses April 2004 

Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses March2004 

EDAD IstanbulCongress 2006 

DentalCommunicationSeminar 2006 

Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2007, Cyprus 

Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2008, Antalya 

MemberofTurkish DentalAssociation MemberofInternationalTeamfor Implantology (ITI) 

MemberofAcademyofEsthetic Dentistry