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Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

Education and Specialization

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – English Medical Education
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Internal Medicine – Residency
• Akdeniz University Hospital – Nephrology – Subspecialty Training
• San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy – Critical Care Nephrology and Transplantation – Fellowship
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Society of Nephrology (TND)
2. European Society of Nephrology (ERA-EDTA)
3. Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
4. International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

Professor of oncosurgery and proctology

Areas of Interests

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Healthy life
• Nephritis
• Blood pressure measurement and devices
• Salt
• Chronic patient management
• Renal transplantation/Dialysis

Education

• Tarsus American College (1971-1978)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Student (1978-1984)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Internal Medicine (1987-1991)
• Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Resident at Nephrology (1991-1993)
   

Experiences
 

• Liv Hospital-Ulus/İSTANBUL (2013-)
• İstinye University School of Medicine, Professor (2016-)
• Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine, Professor (2013-2015)
• Eczacıbaşı/Baxter RTS Renal A.Ş. (2012-2012)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Professor (2000-2012)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, ABD) (2002-2003)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Associate Professor (1994-2000)
• Ondokuz Mayıs University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (1993-1994)

Books

For patients

• Hasta Böbrekler (2018): Online book
• İyi ki Yaş Alıyorum (2018)
• Ürem Kreatininim Yüksek Diyalizi Nasıl Önlerim (2017): Online book
• İyi ki Tansiyonum Çıktı (2016)
• 100 Soruda Hipertansiyon (2013)
• Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastası El Kitabı (2004)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 2 (2003)
• Diyaliz Hastası El Kitabı 1 (2002)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Hipertansiyon (2001)
• İçimizdeki Düşman Kolesterol (2000)

For Students/Assistants/Health Professionals

• Nefroloji Online (2019): Online book
• Pratik Nefroloji (2019): Online book
• Temel Sıvı Elektrolit (2018): Online book
• Hemodiyaliz Hekimi El Kitabı (2010)
• Nefroloji El Kitabı (2007)
• Organ Bağışı ve Medya (2007)
• Günlük Nefroloji ve Böbrek Yetmezliğinde İlaç Kullanımı (2006)
• Hemodiyaliz Hemşiresi El Kitabı (2001)
• Hipertansiyon Güncel Sorunlar (1998)

Dermatologist

Prof. Jack Baniel is a Professor of Urology and Chief of Urology section at Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel. He specializes in the reconstruction of the bladder, robotic prostatectomy, cancer surgeries with preservation of the nerve endings. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is actively involved in research in the field of uro-oncology. He is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and is a member of various professional organizations, including the Israeli Medical Association, the Israeli Association of Urology, the European Association of Urology, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), and the American Association of Urology.

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.

Under his leadership, the hospital is actively expanding its services, including paediatric cardiology and intensive care, and is planning to establish an interdisciplinary center for parents and children on the basis of the Department of Paediatrics.

Dr. Propson's many years of experience have established him as a leading expert in neonatology and paediatric cardiology in Germany and Europe. His dedication and commitment to the highest level of care for young patients is reflected in his work. Dr. Propson's research and scientific publications demonstrate his in-depth knowledge and commitment to development in paediatrics.

For many years Dr. Propson worked as a leading physician in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Leverkusen Clinic in Leverkusen, Germany, where he was also responsible for managing the paediatric intensive care unit. In addition to his primary work, Dr. Propson devotes a great deal of time to continuing education to ensure that his patients receive the most up-to-date treatments in his department.

His unique professional qualities and qualifications set him apart from other physicians. Dr. Propson's patients can rest assured that they are in good hands at the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

Membership in societies:

German Association of Physicians

Expert of scientific journals

Specialisations:

Emergency medicine

Intensive care

Paediatric cardiology

Neonatology

Work Experience:

2006: Graduation from the Faculty of Medicine

2006 - 2011: Specialization as a specialist in paediatrics and adolescent medicine.

2011 - 2023: Lead physician in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Leverkusen Clinic.

2023: Chief physician in the Department of Paediatrics at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

Oncologist, specialist in gastrointestinal cancer treatment

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

Academic Details

Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey

Date of Graduation
1992

Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography

Accreditation

Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey

Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee

Academic Experience

Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)

Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)

Academic Positions:

2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey

2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey

Fellowship

Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Duration:  2004 to 2005

Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Society of Radiology

-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group

-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)

-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)

-ESR – European Society of Radiology

-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group

-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)

-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member

Prizes and Awards

European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize

Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize

Experience: 

2023 - 

Medipol Bahçelievler 

2017 - 2023

Özel İstinye Üniv. Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hopspital

2015 - 2017

DPÜ Evliya Çelebi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2012 - 2015

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

2008 - 2011

Kırıkkale Devlet Hastanesi

2007 - 2007

Elazığ Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

2007 - 2008

Eskişehir Asker Hastanesi

2005 - 2007

Elazığ Karakoçan Devlet Hastanesi

2001 - 2001

Batman Beşiri İkiköprü Sağlık Ocağı

2001 - 2005

Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları Ana Bilim Dalı

Education: 

2015

Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Nephrology

2005

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine

2000

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Prospective Surveillance Study For Risk Factors Of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections.

• Authors: Hoşoğlu Salih, Akalın Şerife, Kıdır Veysel, Süner Ali, Kayabaşı Hasan, Geyik Mehmet Faruk.
• Journal: American Journal Of Infection Control (2004), 32, 131-134.

Title: Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, And Effect Of Bicalutamide On Hirsutism, CRP Levels And Insulin Resistance.

• Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
• Journal: Hormone Research (2004), 62(6), 283-287.

Title: Spontaneous Rupture Of The Spleen In A Hemodialysis Patient.

• Authors: Aldemir Mustafa, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Çelenk Tahir.
• Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(3), 51-54.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

• Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
• Journal: European Journal Of General Medicine (2004), 1(2), 15-18.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
• Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2005), 15(2), 100-103.

Title: Fenofibrate Treatment In Two Adults With Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type II.

• Authors: Yılmaz Şerif, Dursun Mehmet, Canoruç Fikri, Kıdır Veysel, Beştaş Remzi.
• Journal: Turkish Journal Of Gastroenterology (2006), 17(1), 62-65.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

• Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
• Journal: Uhod-Uluslararası Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi (2006), 16(3), 133-136.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

• Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
• Journal: Clinical And Experimental Nephrology (2014), 19(3), 443-449.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Therapeutic Apheresis And Dialysis (2014), 18(2), 211-212.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

• Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Renal Failure (2014), 36(8), 1239-1243.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Journal: Journal Of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (2015), 29(4), 294-300.

Scientific Conferences:

Title: The Relationship Between Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels And Insulin Resistance In Non-Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

• Authors: Bahçeci Mithat, Tuzcu Alpaslan Kemal, Canoruç Naime, Tüzün Ahmet Yekta, Kıdır Veysel, Aslan Çetin.
• Conference: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 13th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2004.

Title: The Effects Of Viral Cirrhosis On Cardiac Ventricular Function.

• Authors: Usul Soyoral Yasemin, Süner Ali, Kıdır Veysel, Arıtürk Atılgan Zuhal, Balakan Ozan.
• Conference: European Congress of Cardiology, 2004.

Title: Multipl Atrial Thrombus Developing in a Splenectomized Thalassemia Major Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Balakan Ozan, Süner Ali, İt Dede, Ayyıldız Mehmet Orhan.
• Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2005.

Title: Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia Presenting with Thalassemia Minor and Lead Intoxication.

• Authors: Süner Ali, Balakan Ozan, Kıdır Veysel, Kara İsmail Hamdi.
• Conference: Turkish National Hematology Congress, 2006.

Title: The Effects Of Allopurinol On Metabolic Acidosis And Endothelial Functions In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

• Authors: Bayram Dilara, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul, İnal Salih, Altuntaş Atila, Kıdır Veysel, Orhan Hikmet.
• Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: Vaginal Leakage Of Peritoneal Dialysate In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, İnal Salih, Değirmenci Bumin, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Congress, 2014.

Title: The Effect Of Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions On Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio.

• Authors: İnal Salih, Ulusal Okyay Gülay, Ulu Memnune Sena, Kıdır Veysel, Altuntaş Atila, Ahsen Ahmet, Ünverdi Selman, Akoğlu Hadim, Yüksel Şeref, Duranay Murat, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: Annual Dialysis Conference, 2014.

Title: Utility Of Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio In Diagnosis Of Kidney Dysfunction In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

• Authors: Kıdır Veysel, Ünverdi Selman, Ahsen Ahmet, Orhan Hikmet, Duranay Murat, İnal Salih, Sezer Mehmet Tuğrul.
• Conference: European Association for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) Congress, 2015.

Experience

2018

Private Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2018

Medipol University Camlica Hospital

2018

Medipol Camlica Hospital

2013 - 2018

Medipol Mega University Hospital

2011 - 2013

Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

2010 - 2011

Gulhane Military Medical Academy

2010 - 2013

Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

2010 - 2011

Gulhane Military Medical Academy

2010 - 2011

Gulhane Military Medical Academy

2010 - 2013

Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine

2009

University of Toronto SickKids Hospital

2004 - 2008

Private Van-Etfal Pediatric Diseases

1999 - 2004

Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

Education

2010

Yuzuncu Yil University, Pediatric Nephrology

2004

Yuzuncu Yil University, Pediatrics

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Özcan Uzun is a nephrology specialist. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine (2005-2011). He completed his internal medicine and nephrology training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016, 2018-2022).

Dr. Uzun treats acute and chronic kidney failure, diabetic kidney disease, Fabry disease, glomerulonephritis, hyponatremia, kidney disease related to heart failure, and vasculitis. He is skilled in managing diabetic kidney disease, treating glomerulonephritis, providing hemodialysis, and controlling hypertension.

He has worked as an internal medicine specialist at Batman Training and Research Hospital. He also served as a nephrology specialist at Yalova State Hospital. Dr. Uzun is a member of the Turkish Nephrology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.

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.

Areas of Interests

• Chronic kidney disease.
• Cystic Kidney Diseases
• Hypertension
• Fluid-electrolyte and acid-base disorders

Education

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1981-1987)
• English High School, Istanbul (1973-1981)
• Arnavutköy Primary School, Istanbul (1968-1973)

Experience

• Medical Residency Student at Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1987-1992)
• Medical Residency Student at Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1992-1995)
• Visiting scholar (international scholar) at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA (March-June 1995)
• Associate Professorship of Internal Medicine (October 2, 1996)
• Scientific research fellow (1998-2000) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the USA (with a fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology)
• Professoriate of Internal Medicine (May 2002)
• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology (June 2014-December 2021)