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Dr. Specialist Surgeon Rafail Ibayev is an expert in advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He specializes in both laparoscopic and open procedures for diseases of the stomach, intestine, and rectum. Dr. Ibayev is a recognized leader in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. His patients achieve high success rates in weight management and metabolic health.

Dr. Ibayev is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery. He performs a wide range of laparoscopic operations that help patients recover faster and with less scarring. He is also skilled in endocrine and breast surgery, including advanced oncoplastic techniques for both benign and malignant conditions. As a gastrointestinal cancer specialist, he performs complex surgeries for liver, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He provides modern and effective oncological care.

Dr. Ibayev is highly trained in anti-reflux surgery, treatment of digestive disorders, endoscopic procedures, hernia repair, splenectomy, and proctologic surgeries. He is committed to patient-centered care and long-term health outcomes.

Experience

2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Chief Resident

2010 - 2013 Silivri State Hospital (Compulsory Service Obligation)

2008 - 2008 University of Michigan Medical School

2005 - 2010 Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

Education

2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

2004 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

Publications

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Culpan M, Atis G, Sanli O, Bozkurt Y, Atmaca AF, Semerci B, Kutsal C, Canda AE, Akbulut F, Tugcu V, Boylu U, Erturhan S, Koca O, Ateş F, Halis F, Soyupek S, Turna B, Cakmak S, Sahin S, Erdem S, Yildirim A. "Comparison of Tumor Enucleation and Standard Partial Nephrectomy According to Trifecta Outcomes: A Multicenter Study by the Turkish Academy of Urology, Uro-Oncology Working Group." J Invest Surg. 2022 May;35(5):1112-1118.

Sahan M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF, Demir E, Savun M, Sen O, Ozgor F. "Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia: A prospective randomized study." Int Braz J Urol. 2020 Nov-Dec;46(6):1010-1018.

Cubuk A, Yanaral F, Savun M, Ayranci A, Erbin A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery - evaluation of short-term results." Ginekol Pol. 2020;91(2):51-56.

Kandemir E, Savun M, Sezer A, Erbin A, Akbulut MF, Sarilar Ö. "Comparison of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Secondary Patients: A Randomized Prospective Study." J Endourol. 2020 Jan;34(1):26-32.

Ucpinar B, Erbin A, Ayranci A, Caglar U, Alis D, Basal S, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Prediction of recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients. Do patient characteristics matter?" J BUON. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):1659-1665.

Ozdemir H, Erbin A, Sahan M, Savun M, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Comparison of supine and prone miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of lower pole, middle pole and renal pelvic stones: A matched pair analysis." Int Braz J Urol. 2019 Sep-Oct;45(5):956-964.

Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Uysal H, Savun M, Basal S, Akbulut MF. "The Impact of Sheath Size in Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Adult Patients; A Matched-pair Analysis." Urol J. 2019 Dec 24;16(6):536-540.

Güler A, Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Savun M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Comparison of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of large kidney stones: a randomized prospective study." Urolithiasis. 2019 Jun;47(3):289-295.

Yanaral F, Ozgor F, Savun M, Agbas A, Akbulut F, Sarilar O. "Shock-wave Lithotripsy for Pediatric Patients: Which Nomogram Can Better Predict Postoperative Outcomes?" Urology. 2018 Jul;117:126-130.

Arslan B, Akbulut MF, Onuk O, Küçüktopçu O, Çilesiz NC, Ozkan A, Yazıcı G. "A comparison of Amplatz dilators and metal dilators for tract dilatation in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Int Urol Nephrol. 2017 Apr;49(4):581-585.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Arslan B, Erbin A, Yanaral F, Binbay M, Gurbuz G. "Efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients." Springerplus. 2016 Jul 22;5(1):1148.

Sancak EB, Oguz S, Akbulut T, Uludag A, Akbas A, Kurt O, Akbulut MF. "Female sexual dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia: Case-control study." Can Urol Assoc J. 2016, July;10(7-8):E251-256.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Binbay M, Muslumanoglu AY, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of flexible ureterorenoscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in treatment of lower calyceal stones smaller than 2 cm." Ren Fail. 2016;38(1):163-7.

Tok A, Akbulut F, Buldu I, Karatag T, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz G, Istanbulluoglu O, Armagan A, Tepeler A, Tasci AI. "Comparison of microperc and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for medium-sized lower calyx stones." Urolithiasis. 2016 Apr;44(2):155-9.

Akbulut F, Tok A, Penbegul N, Daggulli M, Eryildirim B, Adanur S, Gurbuz G, Celik H, Utangac MM, Dede O, Bodakcı MN, Tepeler A, Sarica K. "Colon perforation related to percutaneous nephrolithotomy: from diagnosis to treatment." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):521-6.

Ozluk Y, Sari S, Guzel NT, Firat P, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I. "Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with sarcomatous transformation metastatic to the lung: A case report." Anal Quant Cytopathol Histpathol. 2015 Jun;37(3):199-205.

Ozgor F, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Toptas M, Simsek A, Gurbuz ZG, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Does previous open renal surgery or percutaneous nephrolithotomy affect the outcomes and complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):541-7.

Ugurlu İM, Akman T, Binbay M, Tekinarslan E, Yazıcı Ö, Akbulut MF, Özgör F, Müslümanoğlu AY. "Outcomes of retrograde flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for stone disease in patients with anomalous kidneys." Urolithiasis. 2015 Feb;43(1):77-82.

Simsek A, Ozgor F, Kirecci SL, Akbulut MF, Sonmezay E, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz ZG. "Results of tension-free vaginal tape for recurrent stress urinary incontinence after unsuccessful transobturator tape surgery." J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2014 Jun;40(6):1764-9.

Simsek A, Kirecci SL, Kucuktopcu O, Ozgor F, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O, Ozkuvanci U, Gurbuz ZG. "Comparison of paroxetine and dapoxetine, a novel selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of premature ejaculation." Asian J Androl. 2014 Sep-Oct;16(5):725-7.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Gurbuz ZG. "Partial penectomy after debridement of a Fournier's gangrene progressing with an isolated penile necrosis." Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2014 Sep;20(5):385-8.

Simsek A, Ozgor F, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Kirecci SL, Toptas M, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Gurbuz ZG, Mimaroglu S, Akbulut F, Baykal M, Arslan B, Savun M, Ucpinar B. "Female sexual function after transobturator tape in women with urodynamic stress urinary incontinence." Springerplus. 2014 Sep 30;3:570.

Akbulut F, Akman T, Salabas E, Dincer M, Ortac M, Kadioglu A. "Neurovascular bundle dissection for Nesbit procedure in congenital penile curvature patients: medial or lateral?" Asian J Androl. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):442-5.

Kadioglu A, Sanli O, Akman T, Canguven O, Aydin M, Akbulut F, Kucukdurmaz F. "Factors Affecting the Degree of Penile Deformity in Peyronie's Disease: An Analysis of 1001 Patients." J Androl. 2011 Sep-Oct;32(5):502-8.

Akman T, Sanli O, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Nane I, Demir S, Kadioglu A. "The most commonly altered type of Peyronie's disease deformity under oral colchicine treatment is lateral curvature that mostly shifts to the dorsal side." Andrologia. 2011 Feb;43(1):28-33.

Akbulut MF, Sanli O, Kadioglu A. "Editorial Comment on: Are Infertile Men Less Healthy than Fertile Men? Results of a Prospective Case-Control Survey." Eur Urol. 2009 Dec;56(6):1032.

Acar O, Akinci M, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I, Gokce O. "Paratesticular metastasis of malignant melanoma: a case report." Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2008 Jun;24(6):315-8.

Çubuk A, Erbin A, Savun M, Ayranci A, Üçpınar B, Yanaral F, Sarılar Ö, Basal Ş, Akbulut MF. "Autologous transobturator midurethral sling." Turk J Urol. 2018 Dec 21;45(3):230-232.

Sarılar Ö, Özgör F, Küçüktopçu O, Uçpınar B, Akbulut MF, Savun M, Gürbüz ZG, Binbay M. "Is standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy still the standard treatment modality for renal stones less than three centimeters?" Turk J Urol. 2017 Jun;43(2):165-170.

Akbulut F, Savun M, Ucpinar B, Sahan M, Arslan B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Berberoglu AY, Baykal M, Binbay M. "Duplicated Renal System with H Shaped Ureter: An Extraordinary Anomaly." Case Rep Urol. 2016;2016:4062515.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of efficacy of laser lithotripter with ultrasonic lithotripter in mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2016 Jan 14;87(4):276-9.

Ozgor F, Simsek A, Aydogdu O, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Bleeding during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: Can a hemostatic matrix help to improve hemostasis?"

Professor Dr. Peter Heering is a specialist in nephrology, internal medicine, and hypertension. He has led the Clinic for Nephrology and General Medicine at the Academic Hospital Solingen for over 20 years. Dr. Heering oversees advanced diagnostics and treatment for kidney diseases, high blood pressure, and systemic vasculitis. He has achieved excellent results in treating both acute and chronic kidney failure.

Dr. Heering is a member of leading medical societies, including the American and European Societies of Nephrology. He also serves as a board member and president in several German and international organizations. Focus magazine has recognized his work. He has published many scientific papers and is respected worldwide for his expertise in nephrology and internal medicine.

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

• 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

• 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
• 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
• 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
• 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

• 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
• 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

• 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
• 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
• 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
• 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

• Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
• 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
• 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
• 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
• 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
• 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020

Education and Experience

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, born in Istanbul in 1978, graduated from Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School in 1996. He completed his medical education at Çapa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008, he received his specialization training at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Department of Urology, and obtained the title of Urology Specialist in February 2008. After working at Edremit Military Hospital between 2008 and 2009, he started working as a Urology specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009. In 2011, he underwent a 3-month Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology training at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific research studies, especially in the field of endourology, and obtained the title of Associate Professor in September 2014. In 2017, he was elected as a board member of the Endourology Society and has been serving in this position since then. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the Endourology working group of the European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Committee for a period of 2 years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at the Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology.After that started working at Şişli Memorial Hospital in 2022. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, has more than 100 articles published in national and international journals.

• 1996 - 2002, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2002 - 2008, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul, Specialization in Medicine
• 2014, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professorship
• 2021, Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology, Professorship

Administrative Duties

• Editor of Endourology Bulletin
• Board Member of Endourology Society (Secretary General)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone diseases
• Benign prostate hyperplasia
• Minimally invasive prostate treatments (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum, TUR-P,..)
• Kidney Diseases
• Prostate Diseases
• Bladder Diseases
• Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunctions - Infertility
• Infections

Education

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2006
• PhD: Urology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, 2012

Professional and Observational Experience in Medicine

• Research Assistant, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, 10/2006 - 03/2007
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem Valide Sultan Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, 08/2007 - 10/2010
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem University, Department of Urology, 10/2010 - 08/2012
• Observer, University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 05/2011 - 06/2011
• Specialist, Idil State Hospital, Idil, Şırnak, 11/2012 - 08/2014
• Specialist, Giresun Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, 09/2014 - 2015
• Associate Professor, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Urology, 2015 - 2024
• Associate Professor, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024 - Present

Awards Received

• Effects of Sildenafil Citrate and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase, and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Rat Cavernous Tissues. Ilbey Y.Ö, Şimşek A, Özcan L, Cilli M, Polat E.C, Ersöz C, Somay A, Özbek E. 8th National Andrology Congress (International Participation), İzmir, Turkey, May 20-23. Congress Abstract Book; 22: SS-01 (2009). (Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award)
• Extraperitoneal (EXPERT-ONOL) Sacrocolpopexy in the Treatment of Advanced Uterovaginal and Vaginal Prolapse: Intermediate-Term Results. Önol Ş.Y, Armağan A, Tepeler A, Başıbüyük İ, Ersöz C, Erdem M.R. 22nd National Urology Congress (International Participation), Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, May 02-06. Congress Abstract Book, 369: V-021 (2012).

Certificates

• Prof. Cevper Ersöz has over 130 national and international publications.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Membership in societies:

Expert of scientific journals 

Close co-operation with leading surgeons

Membership of the German Medical Association 

Specialities:

Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

Oncological surgery

Haemorrhoids treatment

Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

Work Experience:

2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

Education

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Urology Residency, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1982-1988, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 2009-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2000-2007, Ankara/Turkey

Bergama State Hospital, 1997-2000, Izmir/Turkey

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Urology Association
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• European Association of Urology
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• Turkish Urological Association North Marmara
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• American Urological Association

With a Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, he completed his studies in Nephrology as a Resident Doctor at the Clínico Universitario

San Carlos Hospital in Madrid where he completed his studies with Doctorate courses in Endocrinology.

Throughout his trajectory, Dr Marañés has carried out extensive work relating to his subject of interest, i.e., renal diseases associated to diabetic patients, and has taken part in the pancreatic islets transplant programme of patients with renal transplants. He is the author of numerous national and international medical-scientific publications.

Professional Experience:

• 2006 – Currently: Head of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• 1996 – 2006: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit of the Costa del Sol de Marbella Hospital from December 1996 to June 2006.

• 2004 – 2006: President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists from 2004 to 2006.

• 1996: Nephrology Unit of the Getafe University Hospital.

• 1995-1996: Medical Consultant of the Nephrology Unit of the Virgen de la Luz Hospital in Cuenca.

• 1995 – 1996: Head of the Madrid-Oeste Dialysis Centre ascribed to the San Carlos University Hospital.

Research

• FIS Research Project (record: 93/0029-02) on the «Study of the effects of human pancreatic islets in Type I Diabetes patients".

• MAR Project, Morbidity and Mortality Anaemia Renal studies. Descriptive, prospective, multicentred and open study on case series. 2003-2004

• Nefrona Project: Observational, prospective and multicentred study on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients at different stages of chronic renal disease.

• Department of Pathology. University of Edinburgh. United Kingdom, 1987.

The Nephrology and Hypertension Unit deals with non-surgical kidney diseases and with blood pressure. The professionals of the Nephrology Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital have vast experience in this speciality which, together with the latest drug technologies and equipment, helps them prevent and correct potential system unbalance and provide better recovery to patients. Due to the close connection between kidney conditions and the function of other vital organs, the specialists of the Nephrology team apply a multidisciplinary approach and work with the Cardiology, Endocrinology, Digestive System and Urology Units, amongst others.

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is the only private establishment in the area to be equipped with a Dialysis Unit provided with 20 stations in a facility situated in an adjacent building as an independent healthcare circuit. Due to our background in providing services to international patients, this Haemodialysis Unit has a team of interpreters for overseas patients providing various languages that guarantee a personalised service regardless of the country of origin.

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2002
Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
Istanbul University Oncology Institute (Çapa), Medical Oncology, 2015
Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Phytotherapy Education, 2018
University of Health Sciences, Vocational School of Health, Molecular Oncology, PhD Program, PhD, 2023

Experience

University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, USA, Observer (2003-2004)
Siirt State Hospital, Internal Medicine (2010-2011)
Siirt State Hospital, Medical Oncology (2015)
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology (2015-2018)
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, (Professor Doctor) (2018-Present)
Forensic Medicine 3. Specialization Board, Medical Oncology, Full Member (2019-Present)
Liv Hospital, Ulus, Park-time, Medical Oncology (2020-2022)
Şişli Kolan International Hospital, Park-time, Medical Oncology (2022-2023)

Medical Intrests

• Gastrointestinal System Tumours (Esophagus - Stomach and Large Bowel Cancer)
• Hepatobiliary System Tumours (Liver-Biliary Tract and Pancreatic Cancer)
• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Genitourinary Cancers
• Immunotherapies and Target Therapies
• Molecular Oncology
• Immunotherapies
• Target Treatments
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Awards

2010-YDUS (Subspecialty Examination) 14th place in Turkey
2014- Oncology Institute Days Best Poster Award
2015- Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam Qualification
2015- ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) Board Exam Qualification

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Education

• (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
• (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Career

• (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
• (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
• (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
• (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Education

Doctor: Kilis Merkez No. 1 Health Center, 2006-2008
Assistant Doctor: Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009-2013
Specialist Doctor: Bingöl Genç State Hospital, 2013-2014
Minor Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2017
Minor Specialist: Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2018
Subspecialist: Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, 2018-2020
Attending Specialist: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2020-2022
Associate Professor: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2023
Associate Professor: Istinye University Medicalpark Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2023-2024

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Pediatric Society
Turkish Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
ESPGHAN - European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition.

Medical Intrests

• 
  -Irritable (Restless) Bowel Syndrome
• -Food allergies associated with the digestive system
• -Constipation, faecal incontinence
• -Acute and chronic diarrhoea, malabsorption
• -Chronic abdominal pain
• -Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• -Celiac disease
• -Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease
• -Treatment before and after liver transplantation
• -Acute and chronic pancreatitis

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Education

• Graduation: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1994
• Specialization: Internal Medicine, SBU Haseki Hospital, 1998
• Specialization: Gastroenterology, SBU Sisli Etfal Hospital, 2007
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Experience

• Associate Professorship SBÜ Ümraniye EAH, 2012
• Professorship SBÜ Ümraniye EAH, 2017
• Professorship Biruni University, 2023
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Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Turkish Liver Association
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
• HEBIPA (Hepatitis Infections Union and Prophylaxis Association)
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Awards

• "National Scholar Award" in 2011 UEGW Stockholm for his study titled "Levofloxacin Based Sequential and Triple Therapy Compared with Standard Plus Probiotic Combination for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication".
• "Microscopic Colitis and Focal Active Colitis Coexistence in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome" 3rd prize in the Poster Paper category at the 23rd National Gastroenterology Week 2006.
• "Investigation of Damage Pathways in Liver Tissue in Chronic Hepatitis B: A Comparative Proteomic Study" in the 26th issue of Turkish J. Gastroenterol in 2015.
• "Investigations of the EGF and its receptor EGFR gene variants in ulcerative colitis", 3rd prize in the Oral Presentation category at the XVth Eurasian Congress of Gastroenterology and Surgery 2016.
• 1st prize in the Oral Presentation category at the XVIth National Hepatitis Congress in 2023 with the study titled "Prospective evaluation of four-year follow-up results of Hepatitis C patients in AMATEM follow-up".

Medical Intrests

• EUS
• ERCP
• Cholangioscopy
• POEM
• Stomach Balloon
• ESD
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Gastroesophagial Reflux Disease,
• Functional Diseases
• IBS
• Dyspepsia
• Motility
• Manometry
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Education

Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2000-2006
Internal Medicine Residency Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2006-20011
Nephrology Subspecialization Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 20014-2017

Experience

Internal Medicine Residency (2006-2012): Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

State Service Obligation (March 2012- June 2014): Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Diyarbakır.

December 2017- 2022 : Istanbul Medeniyet University Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital (Formerly: Göztepe Training and Research Hospital) Nephrology Clinic

2022-2023: Medipol Bahçelievler hospital

2023-2024: Acıbadem international / Acıbadem fulya hospital

Medical Intrests

• Kidney Transplant
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Acute Renal Failure
• Cystic Kidney Diseases
• Glomerulonephritis
• Haemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Genetic Diseases of the Kidney
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Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Society of Internal Medicine Specialists (TİHUD)
Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
European renal association european dialysis and transplant association (ERA-EDTA)

Education

• Doctor of Medicine: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994
• Internal Medicine Residency: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
• Internal Medicine Residency: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
• Medical Oncology Subspecialty Residency: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010
• Medical Oncology Subspecialty Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

Experience

• Dailiye Assistant: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005
• Asst. Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007
• Assistant Prof.: Selcuk University - Medical Oncology, 2007-2010
• Assistant Prof.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2012-2013
• Uzm. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2013-2017
• Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2017-2023
• Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute - Medical Oncology, 2023-present

Scientific Memberships

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• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialty Society

Awards

• 2018: "Best Researcher of the Year" award, Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• 2016: TUBITAK Incentive Award in the field of "Cancer Research"