Education Information
2012-2017 Mental Health Psychiatry Residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Course and Seminar Participations :
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur
Various trainings and presentations at National and International Congresses
Personal Competencies:
Foreign Language: English, Russian
The doctor is a specialist in neurosurgery, focusing on surgical treatment of brain and spine diseases and interventional pain management. A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University, the doctor is a certified instructor in endoscopic spine surgery. Specialization training was completed at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Warsaw and the CMKP in Warsaw. With over 2500 surgeries performed, the doctor has extensive experience in brain tumor surgeries, including gliomas and skull base tumors, as well as endoscopic and classical approaches to spine surgeries.
The doctor also handles instrumental stabilization of the spine, artificial disc insertion, and complex procedures like apical-occipital decompression and microvascular decompression. Additional expertise includes cranial base surgeries, treatment of hemangiomas, aneurysms, hydrocephalus, and spinal cysts. Interventional pain treatments include spinal blockades, thermolesion, and spinal stimulator implantation.
Dr. Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and neuro-oncology for both children and adults. Dr. Akalan uses intraoperative MRI and the O-arm system to improve surgical accuracy. He has published over 110 scientific papers and co-authored a neurosurgery textbook.
Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.
He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.
Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He holds the official plastic surgery expert title from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. He completed fellowships in the US and Turkey to refine his surgical techniques.
He was born on 12.03.1982. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and her PhD program in Mental Health at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2011.
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / 2006
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Master's Degree
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Mental Health Doctorate Program
Prof. Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin was born in Istanbul in 1981. In 2000, she graduated from Istanbul Galatasaray High School. In 2006, she graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In 2010, she completed her specialty training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and became a Psychiatry Specialist. He completed the first 2 training modules of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. In 2011-2012, she completed her State Service Obligation in Antalya Kumluca State Hospital.
In 2012, she completed her training at the Sexual Education, Research and Treatment Association and became a certified therapist. She has articles in Turkish and English published in national and international scientific journals, congress proceedings and book chapters. Her professional interests; Eating disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions and Psychosomatic Disorders. She speaks fluent English and French. Since 2014, she has been working as the Pink Clinic supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital and as a lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology. She is married and has one child.
General Information and Presentation
He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.
Experience
İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology,
Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital
Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics,
Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.
Professor Dihné is a true master in understanding the subtle mechanisms of the nervous system. His professionalism is manifested in his profound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as in his ability to accurately identify and effectively treat diseases that can affect both the physical and psychological state of the patient. Professor Dihné listens carefully to everyone, creating an atmosphere of trust, and based on thorough examinations and analyses, develops an individualized treatment plan. He not only has knowledge in his hands, but also the ability to feel and understand how to restore harmony in a person's body and mind, giving them back their quality of life.
Membership in societies and awards:
German Society of Physicians.
Research Award of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation for outstanding research in the field of clinical stem cell research.
Author of numerous publications in leading medical journals in Germany and Europe.
Specialization:
Work experience:
2001-2004: Training at the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg.
2004-2011: Training at the Neurological University Clinic Düsseldorf.
2011-2013: Training at the Neurological University Hospital Tübingen and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research.
Professor Dihne began his scientific career at the University of Düsseldorf.
2013-2023 Professor Dihne successfully headed the Department of Neurology at the St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.
Since 2024: Chief Physician at the Department of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.
Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.
She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.
Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.
She was born in 1988. She completed her undergraduate education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. Then, in 2020, she completed her medical specialization at Hacettepe University, Department of Neuroscience. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases.
Kadir Kameroglu Primary School '02
Aydin Science High School '06
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Ing) '12
SBU Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital - Psychiatry Specialist '18
Neuroscience PhD Program (Hacettepe MDPhD program - course semester / Medipol University Physiology Department - thesis semester)
Theoretical and Theoretical Training in Supportive Psychotherapy
Motivational Therapy Techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training (Theoretical Training and Supervision during Specialization Training)
Psychoanalytic Therapy Techniques
Mindfulness Training
Trauma Main and Practical Training Program
Acceptance and Commitment Training (Beginner Level)
Family and Couple Therapy (Beginner Level)
The doctor graduated with honors in 2004 from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. He began his career in Hamburg, gaining experience in radiology at the Hamburg-Alton Clinic. He furthered his expertise at the University Hospital of Aachen, working with renowned professionals and mastering modern imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI for complex interventions.
In 2010, he became the leading doctor of the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Clinic, later serving as the leading doctor under Professor Kuhl until 2022. Currently, he is the Chief Physician of the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.
His specialties include cross-sectional imaging, interventional radiology, ultrasound, X-ray diagnostics, and breast diagnostics.
Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.
He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.
Dr. Tamer Atasever is a nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Ankara Order Laboratory. Dr. Atasever held multiple professorships at the prestigious Gazi University. He is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.
The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and specialized in neurosurgery. Further training included a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. Awards include the Turkish Neurosurgery Society's Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017. The doctor has participated in organizing several neurosurgery courses and congresses, contributing as both an instructor and committee member.
She was born in Istanbul in 1986. He graduated from Üsküdar American High School in 2004. In 2010, she graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of doctor of medicine. In 2011, he started his specialty training at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Mental Health and Diseases and became a psychiatry specialist in 2016. He fulfilled his state service obligation at Diyarbakır Bismil State Hospital. In 2020, he started his doctoral studies on the epidemiology of psychosis at Maastricht University School of Mental Health and Neuroscience in the Netherlands and is still continuing. In 2021, she started working as a psychiatry specialist at NPISTANBUL AMATEM department. In 2023, she was awarded the title of associate professor in psychiatry. Dr. Ceylan Ergül continues to work as an associate professor at Üsküdar University Department of Mental Health and Diseases and continues her research in the fields of addiction and psychosis.
Dr. Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis and genetic liver diseases. Dr. Shebolet is a recognized expert in managing autoimmune liver pathologies and complex liver conditions.
Born in Mucur district of Kırşehir, Firdevs Seyfe Şen completed her primary, secondary and high school education in Kırşehir and then entered Adana Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. After graduating in 1993, she started to work as a general practitioner in Kırşehir province Kaman district No. 1 health center to do her compulsory service. After 1 year, he was assigned to Kırşehir State Hospital Emergency Department. Then he assumed the duty of Kırşehir Provincial Health Directorate Mental and Mental Health Branch Directorate. In 1996, he became a specialty student at Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases with TUS. He successfully presented his thesis titled "Attitudes of people living in a rural area in Turkey towards depression" and became a Psychiatrist.
His first place of duty as a mental health and diseases specialist was Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital. Here he managed the psychiatry clinic for over 10 years. In accordance with the legislation of the Ministry of Health, he worked as a private practice physician for a period.
He became a Psychodrama Therapist at Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute. She received individual Psychoanalysis training from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Eğrilmez, social skills training in Schizophrenia from Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yıldız, Motivational interviewing training from Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel.
She successfully completed the Psychoanalytically Oriented Group Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Training organized by Halime Odağ Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Foundation and Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan's Use of Dreams in Psychoanalysis Training.
Other trainings she has successfully completed are 1st and 2nd Level EMDR Basic Training and CETAD Basic Training organized by EMDR Association. After completing BDP Association, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Theoretical Training from Prof. Dr. M Hakan Türkçapar, he completed the Driver Behavior Improvement Training and Substance Abuse Physician Training organized by the Ministry of Health with certification.
In 2020, he retired from the public sector at his own request and started to work as a psychiatry specialist in Izmir Nöron Psychiatry Branch Center, where he is a founding partner. Here, he completed TMU trainings in addition to his interests for 2 years and became a pioneer in TMU treatment in Izmir province.
As of February 2022, he decided to continue his education, knowledge and professional experience at Üsküdar University NP Brain Hospital and started to work.
Psychotic Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Test Anxiety are her special interests.
Dr. Orit Golan is the Director of the Mammography Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center. She specializes in diagnostic radiology and breast imaging. Dr. Golan completed subspecialty training at the Curie Institute and Gustave Roussy Cancer Center in France. She uses molecular breast imaging and automated 3D ultrasound for screenings.