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Vichulada Phunthikaphadr

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Bangkok International Dental Center
  • Dr. Vichulada Phunthikaphadr is a dentist who graduated from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) and has trained at the University of Michigan and Mahidol University (both USA). She specializes in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, is Certified Lumineers Dentist, and is a member of the Thai Dental Association.

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All-on-4 Dental Implants
$9,218 - $10,447
Porcelain Veneer
$369 - $461
All-on-6 Dental Implants
$11,369 - $14,134
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Teyyub Hesenov

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Melhem Internatıonal Hospital
  • Scientific degree, name, surname: Specialist. Dr. Teyub Hasanov

    Medical Division: Neurosurgery

    Education:

    Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey - September 2002 - June 2009

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Turkey June 2010 – June 2015

    Work experience:

    Fatih University Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Teacher) - 2015-2016

    Bahcheshehir University Medical Park Goztepe and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Associate Professor's Assistant) - 2016-2021

    Bona Dea Hospital - 2021-2023

     

    Special Educational Programs in Neurosurgery:

    Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: September 20-21, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL

    Course Director: Associate Professor Ashkin Sheker

     

    The VI Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Symposium - November 01-02, 2013, Point Barbaros Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

    Chairman of Neuro-Oncology Society: Prof. Dr. M. Ibrahim ZIYAL

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: November 15-16, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL

    World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: June 2011, Istanbul 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 26th Scientific Congress: April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 27th Scientific Congress: April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

     

     

    Courses in Fundamentals of Neurosurgery:

    Period 4, Course 1, March 10-20, 2016, Cheshme, Izmir

    Period 4, Course 2, February 15-19, 2017, Cheshme, Izmir

    Period 4, Course 3, March 14-18, 2018, Cheshme, Izmir

    Period 4, Course 4, March 20-23, 2019, Belek, Antalya

     

    Scientific Works:

    A. Presentations and Articles at International Scientific Meetings

    Ozoner B., Gungor A., ​​Hasanov T., Toktas Z.O., & Kilij T. (2020).

    Neurosurgical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. World Neurosurgery, 140, 198-207.

    Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D., Najitarhan D.E., Toktas Z.O., & Cholak A. (2020). Congenital lateral encephalocele - case report. Child Nervous System, 36 (12), 3119-3122.

    Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D, Najitarhan D.E., Erdogan, R.B.A, Demir N, ... & Cholak A. (2019). Spontaneous idiopathic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

    Otluoglu G. D., Hasanov T., Mert B., Toktas Z.O., Konya D., & Demir M.K. (2019). Missed microcatheter breakage and cauda equina migration after endovascular neurointervention for dural arteriovenous fistula as a rare cause of tethered spinal cord: a case report. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 32(4), 607-610.

    Yilmaz B., SHENER S., TEYYUB H., AKAKIN A., YAPIJIER O., & Demir M.K. (2018). Visual qualitative assessment of apparent diffusion coefficient quantification and Ki-67 proliferation index of diffusion-weighted imaging to predict atypia in surgical meningiomas. Marmara Medical Journal, 31(2), 68-75.

    DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, KILICH Deniz, KILICH Türker. Rapidly expanding calvarial Langerhans cell histiocytosis with low Ki-67 in adults: a difficult diagnosis on magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.4: 390-394.

    DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPICIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, YILMAZ Baran, KILICH Turker. Hydatid disease: MR image of calvarium and superior sagittal sinus spread. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.3: 320-323.

    DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, GUNDUZ Mehmet Alp, KILICH Turker. Systemic large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as a massive hemorrhagic intracerebral mass. Diagnostic and invasive imaging, 2017, 98.10: 737.

    UNAL E, ANTAR V, HASANOV T, GUZEL A, KILICH K. P16. 32 Primary brain lymphomas. Case report and literature review. Neurooncology, 2017, 19. Supplement 3: iii. 115.

    Demirchi G, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D "Occipitocervical Fusion in Craniovertebral Junction Pathologies" Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2013

     

    B. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    Hasanov T, Cholak A. Orbital tumors in childhood. Bagdatoglu C, editor. Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors From Diagnosis to Treatment. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. pp. 85-7.

    Teyyub Hasanov; AKAKIN Akin; Kilij Turker. Management of Treatment in Arteriovenous Malformations. Turkish Clinics Neurosurgery – Special Topics, 2019, 9.1: 20-26.

    Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub HASANOV, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa İbrahim ZIYAL, Ashkin Sheker, "Jasper Stone-Like Skull: Massive Cranial Metastasis with Leptomeningeal Flow - A Rare Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences (in Turkish), 2013, Volume 30, Issue 4, p. 776-779.

    Ozgur Chelik, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla Uyar BOZKURT, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa Ibrahim ZİYAL, "Granulocytic Sarcoma of the Cavernous Sinus Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2013, Volume: 23, Number: 3, p. 327-330.

    Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Baran Yilmaz, Akin Akakin, Yashar Bayri, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Turker Kilij, "Isolated breast cancer metastasis to the pituitary gland" Indian Journal of Neurology 2014, Volume 62, pp70-71.

    Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Yashar Bayri, M. Ibrahim Ziyal, "Two Different Primary Tumors in the Same Brain - Case Report and Literature Review", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2014, Volume 31, Issue 3, p. 635-640. 6 p.

    Bahattin TANRIKULU, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla UYAR BOZKURT, Ashkin Sheker, "Schwannoma Similar to Sacral Pure Spinal Epidural Cavernoma: A Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2015, Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 412-417

    Articles presented at international scientific meetings and published in collections of scientific works:

    Ekshi M.S, Demirji G, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y "Familial Chiari Malformation", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya

    Atik A.F, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Posttraumatic Epidural Hematoma and Retroorbital Abscesses: Case Report", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya

     

    Doğrul R, Ekshi M.S, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Migration of Instrumental Material into the Abdomen in a Surgically Treated Spondylolisthesis Patient", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

    Hasanov T, Ekshi M.S, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Bozkurt S.U, Ziyal I, "Isolated Cavernous Sinus Myeloid Sarcoma Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

    Yilmaz B. Toktas Z. Konya D. Hasanov T. Intracranial Complications of Lumbar Spinal Surgery.

     

    D. Book Section

    Akin A, Hasanov T. Fundamentals of Surgical Treatment in Parkinson's Disease. Bijeroglu H, Tonge M, Sechkin M, Adiguzel E, Gurvit H, Hanji M, editors. Movement Disorders Surgery: 2019.

    Hasanov T, Toktas Z. Spinal Injuries. Furunjuoglu Y. Emergency Medical Manual. Gunesh Medical Bookstores: 2020 
     

     

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Craniotomy
$7,000 - $14,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,000 - $25,000
Prostatectomy
$1,850 - $3,500
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Tuğkan Yilmaz

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emax Clinic
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Arslan Musbeh

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hairmedico Clinic
  • Dr. Arslan Musbeh is a hair transplant specialist with over 15 years of experience. An expert in FUE hair transplantation.

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$3,000 - $4,300
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Ceren Durgun

  • 4.9 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipunto Clinic
  • Dr. Ceren Durgun is a board-certified ENT specialist with over six years of experience. She is known for her skill in cosmetic and corrective procedures, including rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and septoplasty. Dr. Durgun earned her MD from Marmara University. She also holds a Ph.D. in Otolaryngology from SBU Faith Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

    Dr. Durgun has performed hundreds of ENT surgeries. She is experienced in advanced techniques such as closed and revision rhinoplasty. She also treats complex conditions like sleep apnea and sinusitis. Dr. Durgun is a member of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association and the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Association.

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Mammoplasty
$3,000 - $3,500
All-on-4 Dental Implants
$1,800 - $2,200
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Jedjunya Siripakkaphant

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Thailand, Chiang Mai, Sarinya Clinic
  • Education
    1990- 1996Faculty of Medicine, Chiangmai University
    2000 –2001Fellowship Program in Dermatology, The Suphannahong Dermatology Institute.
    2003Board of family Medicine, Chiangmai University
    2010Certificate of Training Thermage Procedure
     Certificate Training, Medlite C6 Laser, Hoya ConBio
    2011Certificate training, Thread Rejuvenation Training Program, Korea.
     Certificate Training Breast Augmentation, Aqualift, Singapore.
     Certificate of Swiss Recognition, Laboratoires DOM AVMM. Suisse Swizerland.
    2015-2016certificate of Attendance, Allergan Academy Education Program regarding facial Aesthetics
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Igor Shostak

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Kyiv, Oleg Kolibaba Medical Center
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FUE hair transplant
$1,406 - $4,688
Liposuction
$352 - $7,032
Tummy tuck
$2,344 - $7,618
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Şerif Yavuz

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Op. Dr. Serif Yavuz's Private Practice
  • Op. Dr. Şerif Yavuz is a skilled reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, tummy tuck, and post-bariatric procedures. He received advanced microsurgery training at the University of Zurich. Dr. Yavuz has also researched stem cells and PRP in collagen synthesis.

    He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This shows his dedication to high standards in his field. Dr. Yavuz has performed hundreds of surgeries for both local and international patients. He is known for his excellent results and strong focus on patient care.

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Tummy tuck
$3,281 - $7,032
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,344 - $6,446
Otoplasty (ear surgery)
$1,758 - $4,102
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Jung Woo Kwon

  • 4.2 Good 6 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Onlif Plastic Surgery Korea
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$3,700 - $3,700
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Berkin Gence

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Bayer Clinic Beauty & Aesthetic
  • Dr. Berkin Gence is a hair transplant surgeon who uses advanced methods like sapphire FUE, FUE with sapphire blades, and DHI. He also performs beard and eyebrow transplants. Since 2019, Dr. Gence has completed over 1,100 procedures. He is known for his focus on patient satisfaction and quality results.

    Dr. Gence received specialized training in hair transplantation at Dr. Bayers Clinics. He is recognized for his skill and reliable results in hair restoration.

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FUE hair transplant
$2,600 - $2,600
Otoplasty (ear surgery)
$1,900 - $1,900
Liposuction
$2,250 - $2,250
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Guven Danayiyen

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estenbul Health
  • Dr. Güven Danayiyen is an expert in hair transplant procedures and the founder of Estenbul Health. He leads a clinic known for using advanced hair transplantation methods and achieving high patient satisfaction.

    Dr. Danayiyen has managed thousands of successful hair restoration cases. His focus on quality and new techniques has made Estenbul Health a top choice for hair transplants.

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Huseyin Kaya

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Hair Center
  • Dr. Huseyin Kaya is a dentist with 9 years of practice. He specializes in various hair transplantation methods such as FUE hair transplant, DHI hair transplantation, and PRP Hair Loss Treatment, among others.
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Ulvi Hasanov

  • 4.7 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Asyaesthetic Clinic
  • Dr. Ulvi Hasanov is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. He is known for advanced procedures such as breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, BBL, tummy tuck, brow lift, and breast lift. Dr. Hasanov leads a skilled team of surgeons. He focuses on patient safety and satisfaction in every procedure.

    Dr. Hasanov values natural results and uses both surgical and non-surgical methods. He provides personalized care and thorough pre-operative consultations. His professional approach and custom treatment plans have earned him trust in the field. Dr. Hasanov helps patients feel confident and supported throughout their journey.

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Doctor Busra Yakupoglu

  • New
  • 5 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
    • Dr. Busra Yakupoglu is a hair transplant surgeon at Erdem Hospitals & Health Group in Istanbul.
    • Dr. Yakupoglu has completed +700 of procedures using the FUE and DHI methods.

     

     

    Education

    Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

    Faculty of Medicine '14−'20

    Adana Anadolu Lisesi

    High School Diploma '9−'13

     

    Training and Seminars

    IFMSA March Meeting Pre-GA I Istanbul '15

    Reproductive Health Symposium I Kuşadası '15

    Health Law Symposium I Ankara '15

    Stem Cell and Cancer Congress I Çanakkale '15

    IFMSA August Meeting Pre-GA I Ohrid '15

    Child Abuse Symposium I Afyonkarahisar '16

    Women's Workshop I Ankara '16

    IFMSA International Training of Trainers I Istanbul 2016

    IFMSA March Meeting General Assembly I Budva 2017

    United Nations & IFMSA Refugee Rights I Madrid 2017

    European Union MODEX I Tekirdağ 2021

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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FUE hair transplant
$1,500 - $1,660
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Peera Depithak

  • New
  • 5 years of experience
  • Thailand, Chiang Mai, MP Clinic Thailand
    • Specialize on Hair Transplantation with DHI Technique. 
    • Speaker of Hansbiomed Thailand
    • Instructor hair transplant tranining course for other doctor at MP Academy.
    • Instructor Advanced Filler tranining course for other doctor at MP Academy.
    • Founder and Director of MP Clinic
    • Founder of One Bright Clinic Chiangmai
    • Founder of MP Clinic Chiangmai
    • Founder of Morepure Clinic Phuket
    • Chief Executive Officer of MP Clinic
    • Chief Financial Officer of MP Clinic
    • Chief Marketing Officer of MP Clinic
    • Chief Operating Officer of MP Clinic
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FUE hair transplant
$3,042 - $6,115
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Doctor Mina Jahanihivehchi

  • New
  • 4 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Dr. Mina Jahanihivehchi is a double board-certified ENT and facial aesthetics specialist. She received training in both Iran and Turkey. She earned degrees from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ENT specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

    Dr. Jahanihivehchi is known for her skills in rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, otoplasty, and facial aesthetic procedures such as Botox and fillers. She focuses on both functional and cosmetic results. She has published research in respected journals, especially on auditory and vestibular assessment in diabetes.

    She is an active member of leading Turkish and Iranian medical associations, including the Facial Plastic Surgery Association and Turkish ENT Societies. This reflects her international standing. Dr. Jahanihivehchi performs a wide range of ENT and facial surgeries and is committed to providing thorough and effective care.

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FUE hair transplant
$1,500 - $1,660
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Stephany Ramirez

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Dystec Dental Clinic
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Yasin Koca

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, FidelClinic
  • - Graduated from Kocaeli University

    - Hair transplant specialist for 10 years

    - He cooperated with many clinics in Turkey and abroad

    As one of the first teams to perform hair transplantation in Turkey, he has been serving only in the field of hair transplantation and hair treatments since 2010.

    -He is one of the first to use FUE and DHI hair transplantation techniques, which are the most advanced techniques known. He still applies hair transplantation to his patients more actively with FUE and, when necessary, DHI technique.

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Otoplasty (ear surgery)
$2,578 - $2,813
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,813 - $3,457
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,875 - $2,696
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Osman Tugrul Guzeldir

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR was born on May 1, 1983. After completing his pre-graduate studies, he successfully graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. He specialized in Otorhinolaryngology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and became an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist.

    After completing his specialization training, Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR worked at Afyonkarahisar Bolvadin Dr. Halil İbrahim Özsoy State Hospital from 2013 to 2015. He later served in various private hospitals in Ankara. In 2020, he joined the academic staff at Istanbul Health and Technology University and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Koru Ankara Hospital.

    Op.Dr. Osman Tuğrul GÜZELDİR is a member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Turkish Skull Base Society, Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Rhinology Society, and Ankara Medical Chamber. He also has a good command of English.

    His medical interests include:

    Head and neck tumors

    Aesthetic and Functional Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty)

    Eardrum and middle ear diseases

    Dizziness, hearing loss, and balance disorders

    Thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases

    Childhood neck masses

    Salivary gland diseases and tumors

    Childhood ear-nose-throat diseases

    Nasal congestion and sinus diseases

    Hoarseness and laryngeal diseases

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