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Professor Dr. Gökmen
General Surgeon

EDUCATION

• 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
• 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

EXPERTISE

• Gastric Bypass / RNY
• Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
• Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
• Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
• Gastroscopic Procedures
• Gastric Balloon Placement
• Gastric Elipse Balloon
• Gastric Botox
• Sad-S Surgery
• Distalization of RYGB
• Hernia Repair
• First and Only Operator in Turkey

TRAINING AND COURSES

• Master of Surgery:
  • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
  • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
  • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS

• UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

NUMBER OF CASES

• Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
  • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
  • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
  • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
  • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
  • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
  • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies

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Dr. Murat İmalı

Dr. Murat İmalı is a distinguished expert in the field of aesthetics, renowned for his extensive knowledge and numerous successful procedures. He completed his medical education at one of Turkey’s leading universities and specializes in aesthetic surgery, particularly facial aesthetics, medical device applications, fillers, and botox. Dr. İmalı’s vision is to provide the best outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan

Fatih Taşalan is a globally recognized expert in hair transplantation and restoration. He has significantly contributed to Turkey becoming a global hub for hair transplantation. Using innovative techniques such as FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE, Taşalan delivers natural and long-lasting results. Under his leadership, Este Home provides reliable and professional hair transplant services to hundreds of patients from around the world each year.

A+ Treatments and Services

Este Home offers a wide range of A+ treatments and services, extending beyond aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation, including:

• Aesthetic Surgery Services: Facial aesthetics, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation/reduction.
• Hair Transplantation and Hair Treatments: FUE, DHI, Exosome and Cell Therapy, treatments, and mesotherapy.
• Dental Aesthetics: Zirconium crowns, implants, laminate veneers, and smile design.
• Medical Treatments: Bariatric surgery (obesity operations), orthopedics, cardiology.
• Beauty and Rejuvenation: Medical skincare, botox, fillers, and laser treatments.

Why Choose Este Home?

• International Certifications and Standards: Este Home adheres to international accreditation standards and operates with state-of-the-art medical equipment.
• Customized Treatment Plans: Individualized treatment programs tailored to each patient.
• Comfortable Health Tourism Experience: Comprehensive services including transportation, accommodation, translation, and city tours.
• Customer Satisfaction: Este Home boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate, setting a benchmark in the sector.

Under the leadership of Dr. Murat İmalı and Fatih Taşalan, Este Home continues to be a symbol of quality and trust in health tourism, both in Turkey and on the global stage. Entrust your health to the expert care of Este Home!

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tamer Aksoy graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2000. After serving as the Management Representative of SSK Tavşanlı Hospital, he worked as a Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department of SSK Ankara Etlik Education and Research Hospital. In 2005, he began his residency training in the Nuclear Medicine Department of Hacettepe University and completed his specialization in 2009, becoming a Nuclear Medicine specialist.

After serving as an Assistant Professor in the Nuclear Medicine Department of Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine, he started working at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2011. In 2012, Aksoy worked as a Lecturer in the Acıbadem Hospitals Group and Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine, and he ended his role at the Nuclear Medicine Clinic of Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital in 2023.

In 2012, he participated as an observer in studies on PET imaging, Lymphoscintigraphy, and Radiolabeled Therapies at the Nuclear Medicine Clinic of Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI) Hospital (Amsterdam/Netherlands). He received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. Since May 2023, he has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Throughout his professional career, he has particularly focused on patient acceptance and follow-up regarding PET/CT examinations and Radiolabeled Therapies.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Nuclear Medicine Society, and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine. He has published 46 articles in domestic and international journals, presented numerous oral and poster presentations at national and international congresses, and authored 2 book chapters published by national and international publishers. He has contributed to the preparation of Practice Guidelines published by the Turkish Nuclear Medicine Society and served as an Educator in the “Nuclear Medicine School” organized by the Turkish Nuclear Medicine Society. He has served as a reviewer for various international journals. He has also been an invited speaker and session chair at various national and international meetings. Three of his national and international studies have received awards for best research and publication.

He has taught Master’s, Bachelor’s, and associate degree courses in the Faculty of Medicine, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology Health Vocational Schools at Afyon Kocatepe University, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, and Hamidiye Medical Faculty of Health Sciences University, as well as the International Medical Faculty. He has served as the principal investigator in a completed multi-center study abroad on Kidney Tumors.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• PET-CT
• RADIOACTIVE IODINE THERAPY
• PET-CT
• LUTETIUM-177 THERAPIES
• RADIONUCLIDE THERAPIES
• I-131 MIBG THERAPY
• ACTINIUM THERAPY
• TARE (Transarterial Radioembolization)
• RADIUM THERAPY
• GA-68 PSMA PET IMAGING
• GA-68 DOTA PET IMAGING
• SCINTIGRAPHY IMAGING
• EDUCATION
• SPECIALIZATION
• MEMBERSHIPS
• SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Undergraduate: Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
Specialization: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professorship: Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Faculty of Medicine

INSTITUTIONS HE HAS STUDIED AND WORKED AT

• Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Acıbadem Hospitals Group
• Health Sciences University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI)