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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan BABACAN completed his undergraduate, specialty and sub-specialty education at GATA Military Medical Faculty/Ankara. After becoming a specialist in Pediatrics, he worked in the field of Social Pediatrics for two years, where Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccine follow-up were carried out. Then, she completed her subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and continued her studies in the field of pediatric blood and cancer diseases. In addition to the treatment of children suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors and other blood diseases, she has been working in the Bone Marrow Transplantation (Transplant) Unit for 13 years in Allogeneic (unrelated and intrafamilial), Autologous (from the patient himself) and Haploidentical (partially HLA compatible) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In 2018, he received the title of Associate Professor in the field of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Science/Art.

MEDICAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Healthy baby follow-up and vaccinations

Lymph node enlargement

Pediatric patients with anemia (anemia)

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Bone Marrow Transplant

ITP

Thalassemias

Hemophiliacs

Solid tumors

Hemangioma

Childhood blood disorders

Children with frequent infections

Fever of unknown origin

Malnutrition in children

2021 - Currently MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL

Associate Professor of General Surgery / Istanbul

2018 - 2021 ISTANBUL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL,

SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Associate Professor of General Surgery / Istanbul

2014 - 2018 ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY ATAKENT HOSPITAL

Assistant Professor / Istanbul

2012 - 2013 TDV 29 MAY HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist / Istanbul

Dentist Emine Tuğçe Ateş was born in Muğla. She completed her primary and secondary education in Muğla and, she is a graduate of Muğla Anatolian Highschool.

Ateş successfully completed her master's degree at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. She developed herself in the fields of aesthetic dentistry and pulp health by participating in international congresses during her student and professional life.

She continues to work at WestDent Private Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic.

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed 3 chapters to national and international books. Dr. Ertas has presented 20 papers at international meetings and 25 at national meetings. He is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association. Dr. Ertas is recognized for his academic work and active role in the global cardiology community.

The doctor is a distinguished Orthopedic Surgeon with 19 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Recognized for his expertise, he has received several awards, including the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Award of Best Verbal Declaration in 2015.

He is a member of numerous professional organizations such as the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sport Medicine and the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. The doctor completed his medical education and specialization at GATA Faculty of Medicine and pursued a fellowship in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Wake Forest University in the USA.

The doctor is an ECFMG and ESMO-certified medical and breast oncologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in solid cancer, breast cancer, colorectal, and lung cancer treatment. Since 2016, the doctor has been a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center.

The doctor graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy with a degree in general medicine and completed specialties in internal and medical oncology. The doctor has been a professor and associate professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy, contributing significantly to medical education.

With over 110 papers on cancer management, the doctor is a member of several prestigious oncology organizations.

The doctor has a distinguished career in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Having held positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, the doctor has made significant contributions to research and education in the field.

After completing a specialization in cardiovascular surgery at Uludag University, the doctor gained experience at various medical centers, including Glasgow University and Columbia University. The doctor has served as an Associate Professor at Geneva University and a Professor at Gaziantep University, where they also headed the Lung Transplant Center.

The doctor is a member of several professional societies, including the European Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation.

Dr. Umit Tuncel is an ENT specialist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (1993–1996). He has more than 30 years of ENT experience in Turkey.

He was Head of Clinic at Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital (2005–2008) and at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital (2008–2018, 2022–2024). This totals about 15 years in leadership roles. His practice focuses on head and neck cancers, surgery for snoring and sleep apnea, rhinoplasty, and pediatric ENT. He is currently an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2024–present).

Dr. Volkan Seneger completed medical school at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2014). He then trained in psychiatry at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital (2015–2019). He worked as a general practitioner at Erzurum Aşkale State Hospital (2014–2015). He practiced psychiatry at Düzce Atatürk State Hospital (2019–2022), Istanbul Pendik State Hospital (2022–2025), and Private Mercan Hospital (2025).

He currently practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). He is a member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Стоматолог Эргин ХУНИЛЕР родился в Приштине, столице Косово, в 1977 году. После окончания начальной, средней и высшей школы в Косово он окончил стоматологический факультет Эгейского университета со степенью магистра в 2006 году. Он усовершенствовал себя в области эстетической стоматологии и протезирования с опорой на имплантаты, участвуя в многочисленных курсах и конгрессах.

Стоматолог Эргин ХУНИЛЕР, который работал в стоматологических клиниках, стоматологических центрах, частных больницах и научно-исследовательских и прикладных центрах при университетах, продолжает активно работать во всех областях стоматологии с его 19-летним профессиональным опытом. В настоящее время ХУНИЛЕР обслуживает своих пациентов в частной стоматологической клинике WestDent Oral and Dental Health.

Dr. Ozan Ali Erdal is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with a focus on pediatric orthopedics. His clinical interests include cerebral palsy and osteogenesis imperfecta. His work includes deformity correction, limb lengthening and height extension, and clubfoot (PEV). He also treats hip dislocation, congenital bone deficiencies including fibular hemimelia, flatfoot and other foot deformities, genu varum, pediatric fractures, and malunions.

Education: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Medicine (2000–2007). Medical specialization (2008–2013). Experience: Cerrahpaşa Hospital (2008–2013). İnebolu State Hospital (2013–2015). Pediatric Orthopedics Clinic (2015–2025). Lokman Hekim University Istanbul Hospital (2025–present).

Доктор Экрем Гюлер — молодой и динамичный стоматолог, окончивший стоматологический факультет Стамбульского университета Чапа, один из самых престижных университетов Турции. Работая с целью достижения совершенства во всех областях стоматологии, доктор Гюлер предлагает своим пациентам самые качественные решения в области эстетической стоматологии и функциональных лечебных процессов. Гюлер всегда демонстрирует инновационные подходы, используя современные технологии и новейшие научные разработки наиболее эффективным образом, создавая планы лечения, соответствующие потребностям его пациентов. Он стремится предоставить своим пациентам не только лечение, но и уверенность в плане здоровья и эстетики. Работая самоотверженно, чтобы гарантировать, что каждый из его пациентов проходит процесс лечения с максимальным комфортом и уверенностью, доктор Гюлер достигает передовых успехов в стоматологии.

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Образование:

- Колледж Аданы (Высшая школа естественных наук) – 2011-2015

- Ближневосточный технический университет (METU) – Гражданское строительство – 2015-2017

- Стамбульский университет (Çapa), факультет стоматологии – 2017-2022

Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

Medical Education

- *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Konya / Turkey

- *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Baku / Azerbaijan

Dr. Cemile Dilek Uysal has graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine with honors in 1992. She did compulsory service for 3 years in Merzifon district of Amasya. Then she won the dermatology department of Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, which was her first choice at TUS. From there she specialized in dermatology. Currently, she serves in the Intercontinental Dermatology department of Hisar Hospital.

Her areas of interest include acne, fungi, eczema, urticaria, pruritus (itching), viral and bacterial diseases, parasitic diseases such as scabies (scabies) and pediculus capitis, various hair diseases, and psoriasis. 

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Currently, the doctor serves as the Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Sisli Hospital, a position held since 2001. Previously, the doctor led the Surgical Sciences department at Florence Nightingale Hospital from 1990 to 2001.

With a strong foundation in cardiovascular and surgical specialties from Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, the doctor also gained significant international experience as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London. The doctor began their career as Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sarıman graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1990 and completed her specialization in “Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis” at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital. She worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between from 2004 till 2022, obtaining the titles of associate professor and professor. Her primary areas of interest include; Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma-Allergy, COPD), Sleep Disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome), Lung Cancer, and Smoking Cessation Treatments. She is a bronchoscopy specialist and sleep physician. She has published articles in national and international journals and has authored book chapters. She participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and supervised master’s theses. She has served as a member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. She holds memberships in national and international associations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she actively participated in COVID-19 services. During her years at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, she undertook numerous administrative and academic roles, including serving as the editor of “Maltepe Medical Journal” and as the assistant dean from 2019 till 2022. She participated in certified training programs organized under the Ministry of Health GETAT applications at Medipol University in “Functional Medicine” and “Phytotherapy” and completed training in “Hypnosis Application Training”