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Oguz Yilmaz
Cardiovascular surgeon
28 years of experience
5.0
30 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Oguz Yilmaz

Cardiovascular surgeon
28 years of experience

Professional Summary:

Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.

Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.

 

 

Education:

2022                      : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University

2015                      : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital

1997-2002:           Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995                : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)

1982-1989           : TarsusAmerican College

 

 

Specializations:

Varicose Veins

Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms

Heart Aneurysms

TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:

Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department

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Aytac Atamer
Gastroenterologist
38 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Aytac Atamer

Gastroenterologist
38 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Aytaç ATAMER was born on January 31, 1964 in Adapazarı. He started his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 1987. After completing his residency training at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Atamer worked as a specialist physician at the Social Insurance Institution (SSK) Diyarbakır Hospital. He then continued to work as a specialist physician at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital.

In 2008, he completed his upper specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic and in the same year, he was named Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. In 2011, he continued his duty with the duty of establishing Yalova State Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic and compulsory service and in 2013, he became a faculty member at Yalova University. Between 2017 and 2022, he worked as a Professor at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic.

Since 2022, he has been working as a Gastroenterology Specialist and Internal Medicine Specialist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

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Hulya Sirazi
Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Romatem Move

Hulya Sirazi

Pediatric rehabilitation therapist
22 years of experience

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

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Onur Akpinar
Cardiologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Onur Akpinar

Cardiologist
27 years of experience

2024 – İstanbul Medicine Hastanesi

2011-2024 Adana Medline Hastanesi

2014-2023 Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

2009-2011 Gaziantep Medikal Park Hastanesi

2005-2009 Urfa ve Gaziantep Devlet Hastaneleri

2000-2005 Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

 

2015 Near East University Cardiology Professor

2009 25 December State Hospital Cardiology Associate Professorship

2005 Çukurova University Cardiology Specialist

1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate

 

Areas of Expertise

Coronary angiography and stenting (Complex coronary, bifurcation and CTO)

Electrophysiological Study (EPS) and Ablation

Pacemaker and ICD implantation procedures

Congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD and PDA closure) procedures

Endovascular and aortic coarctation stenting (EVAR, TEVAR)

Carotid artery stenting procedures

Renal (kidney) artery stenting procedures

Subclavian (arm) artery stenting procedures

Lower extremity (leg) artery balloon and stenting procedures

 

Publications

Reliability of Doppler methods in the evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acartürk Echocardiography 24 (10) 

Tissue Doppler imaging and NT-proBNP levels show the early impairment of ventricular function in patients with ß-thalassaemia major O Akpinar, E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, Ç Ünsal, F Başlamişli Acta cardiologica 62 (3) 

H-FABP in the early diagnosis of stroke O Akpınar, S Geyik, A Açıkalın, Y Karakan, Ö Tiryaki Journal of neurology 256 (11) 

A new index (CHOLINDEX) in detecting coronary artery disease risk O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acarturk, G Seydaoğlu Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 13 (4) 2013

Prognostic value of troponin t in patients with acute ischemic stroke in emergency department O Akpinar, Z Karakaya Acta Medica Mediterranea 33 (5) 

Echocardiographic findings in patients with Behçet’s disease A Bozkurt, O Akpınar, S Uzun, A Akman, D Arslan, A Birand The American journal of cardiology 97 (5) 

Acute effects of smoking on right ventricular function TF Ilgenli, O Akpinar Swiss Medical Weekly 137 (0506) 

Atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of myocardial infarction M Demir, O Akpinar, E Acarturk Texas Heart Institute Journal 32 (3) 

Frequency of diastolic dysfunction in patients with sickle cell anaemia: a tissue Doppler imaging study M Kanadaèsi, O Akpinar, çayli Murat, Y Dænmez, E Acartìrk Acta cardiologica 60 (5) 

The prognostic value of arterial stiffness in systolic heart failure Ş Demir, O Akpınar, O Akkus, K Nas, I Unal, F Molnar, A Demir, M Illyés, … Cardiology journal 20 (6) 

Correlation of the coronary severity scores and mean platelet volume in diabetes mellitus G Abalı, O Akpınar, N Söylemez Advances in therapy 31   

The Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Functions in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia A Pulse Tissue Doppler Study F Koc, O Akpinar, D Yerdelen, M Demir, Y Sarica, M Kanadasi International Heart Journal 46 (3) 

Effects of chronic cigarette smoking on myocardial deformation parameters by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, HS Kemal, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, E Açıkgöz, … Echocardiography 36 (11), 2026-2032, 2019

The beneficial effect of low‐intensity exercise on cardiac performance assessed by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, B Sezenöz, E Açıkgöz, H Duygu Echocardiography 37 (12), 1989-1999, 2020

Severity of coronary artery disease and echocardiographic parameters of ventricular diastolic function G Abalı, O Akpınar, V Nisanoğlu, TF Ilgenli Echocardiography 31 (7) 

Comparison of IQOS (heated tobacco) and cigarette smoking on cardiac functions by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, Ü Yüksek, N Söylemez, H Duygu Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 423 

eNOS gene intron 4 a/b VNTR polymorphism is a risk factor for coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey S Matyar, G Attila, E Acartürk, O Akpinar, T İnal Clinica Chimica Acta 354 (1-2) 

Unusual electrocardiographic changes with propranolol and diltiazem overdosage: a case report S Satar, A Acikalin, O Akpinar American journal of therapeutics 10 (4) 

Effects of apolipoprotein E genotypes and other risk factors on the development of coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey G Attila, E Acartürk, G Eskandari, O Akpinar, A Tuli, M Kanadaşi, L Kayrin Clinica chimica acta 312 (1-2) 

Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene in coronary artery disease in southern Turkey E Acarturk, G Attila, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Matyar, G Seydaoglu BMB Reports 38 (4) 

Gene-gene interaction of ACE I/D, endothelial nitric oxide synthase 4 a/b and ApoE does not affect coronary artery disease severity S Matyar, E Acartürk, G Attila, İ Ünal, L Soyer, O Akpınar Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine 23 (2) 

The effects of cigarette smoking on the Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio and Tp-e/QTc ratio TF İlgenli, A Tokatlı, O Akpınar, F Kılıçaslan Adv Clin Exp Med Nov-Dec;24(6) 

Right and left ventricular adaptation to training determined by conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging in young endurance athletes M Koç, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, N Ergen, E Acartürk Acta cardiologica 62 (1), 13-18, 2007

Cardiac troponin T as a prognostic marker in patients with heart failure: a 3-year outcome study M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, Y Dönmez, M Avkaroğulları, C Alhan, … Angiology 58 (5) 

Tissue Doppler is a more reliable method in early detection of cardiac dysfunction in patients with AA amyloidosis M Demir, S Paydaş, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, M Balal, E Acartürk Renal failure 27 (4) 

Diastolic function predicts outcome after aortic valve replacement in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Çaylı, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, A Usal, H Poyrazoglu Clin Cardiol. Aug; 32(8) 

Relation between age and gender differences in triglyceride concentrations and coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey E Acartürk, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, G Attila, M Demir Clinica chimica acta 339 (1-2) 

S-100B Levels in Stroke Patients: Is It Useful for Showing Short-term Mortality? S Satar, A Açikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, M Sahan, M Gulen, F Icme, M Topal, … Neurosurgery Quarterly 24 (1) 

Is sildenafil effective in secondary pulmonary hypertension due to systemic lupus erythematosus? A case report I Hanta, M Demir, O Akpinar, A Kocabas, S Ozbek Clinical rheumatology 24 

Relationship between left ventricular geometry and left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Cayli, M Kanadaşi, O Akpinar, A Usal, H Poyrazoğlu Echocardiography 25 (6) 

NT-proBNP levels and QT changes in acute ischemic stroke. A Acikalin, S Satar, O Akpinar, CE Cagliyan, M Sahan, F Icme, M Gulen, … Neurology Asia 18 (1) 2013

The relation between serum erythropoietin level and severity of disease and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure M Avkaroğullari, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, Y Dönmez, M Demirtaş Acta cardiologica 63 (3) 

Acute effect of methylphenidate on QT interval duration and dispersion in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder TF Ilgenli, A Congologlu, C Ozturk, T Turkbay, O Akpinar, F Kilicaslan Advances in therapy 24 

ST elevation in inferior derivation, coronary ectasia, and slow coronary flow following ceftriaxone use. TF İlgenli, A Açıkalın, S Türkmen, A Avcı, O Akpınar The American Journal of Emergency Medicine 30 (8) 

Evaluation of the hypertensive patients in southeastern Anatolia; demographic features and target organ damage H Aksoy, R Yılmaz, MM Baş, O Akpınar Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 33 (7) 

H-FABP in cases of carbon monoxide intoxication admitted to the emergency room A Açıkalın, S Satar, A Sebe, A Köse, O Akpınar Human & experimental toxicology 30 (6) 

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction DY Şahin, Z Elbasan, M Gür, A Yıldız, O Akpınar, YK Icen, C Turkoglu, … Angiology 64 (6) 

Left atrial appendage aneurysm presenting with recurrent embolic strokes E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, VD Yerdelen, O Akpinar, A Özeren, ÖB Saygili The International journal of cardiovascular imaging 19 

Acute-phase reactants and cytokines in ischemic stroke: do they have any relationship with short-term mortality? M Sahan, A Sebe, A Acikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, MO Ay, M Gulen, M Topal, … European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences 17 (20) 

Is there any link between vitamin D deficiency and vasovagal syncope? S Usalp, H Kemal, Ü Yüksek, B Yaman, A Günsel, O Edebal, O Akpınar, … Journal of Arrhythmia 36 (2) 

Is there any link between vitamin d and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion? B Yaman, L Cerit, HK Günsel, Z Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, U Coşkun, … Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 35 

Increased discharge heart rate might be associated with increased short-term mortality after acute coronary syndrome U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, H Kemal, İ Etikan, O Akpınar, H Duygu Acta Cardiologica 78 (1) 

‘Natural Conduit’between two atria associated with atrial septal defect M Kanadaşı, N Özbarlas, M Demirtaş, A Usal, O Akpınar The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 21 

Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction with a New Method: Tissue Doppler Imaging M Çaylı, A Usal, M Kanadaşı, M Demir, O Akpınar Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9) 

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in 2 brothers M Kanadaşı, A Tasal, O Akpınar, F Tercan, E Acartürk Journal of Electrocardiology 40 (4), S26, 2007

Is there a difference between aortic and brachial vein blood lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels? U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, S Usalp, E Ceylan, OH Edebal, O Akpinar, … Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 69 

Improvement of abnormal systolic motion of the interventricular septum with cardiac resynchronization therapy B Yaman, HS Kemal, Y Dönmez, L Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, A Günsel, … Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 42 (9) 

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus Valsalva with coronary ectasia N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, T Hazırolan, O Akpınar International Journal of Clinical Medicine 2 (03) 

Effects of lisinopril, atenolol, and isosorbide 5-mononitrate on angina pectoris and QT dispersion in patients with syndrome X: An open-label, randomized, crossover study M Kanadaşi, M Demir, M Demirtaş, O Akpinar, CC Alhan Current therapeutic research 63 (4) 

Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia during the ajmaline test O Akpınar, K Kurt, M Kanadaşı Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi 41 (6) 

ST elevation in AVR could be a sign of the left main coronary artery lesion O Akpinar, M Kanadaşi, A Açikalin, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 2 (4)  

Cut-off values ​​of BNP and NT-BNP for diagnosis of heart failure in emergency service O Akpinar, M Canadasi, TF Ilgenli The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 6 (4) 

Pregnancy and heart valve disease O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Soylemez, R Demirbag, Y Sezen, A Yildiz, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, Y Sezen, A Yıldız, O Akpınar Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10 (5) 2010

Different clinical presentations of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in two brothers M Kanadasi, A Tasal, O Akpinar, F Tercan, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 8 (5)

Progression of Inflammatory Biomarkers Early after Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Placement K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Ayça, H Kemal, C Conkbayır, F Özkalaycı, O Akpınar, … Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2)

Protein supplementation improves left ventricular systolic functions in athletes by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, H Kemal Gunsel, L Cerit, E Acikgoz, S Usalp, Ü Yuksek, … European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1)

Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and coronary tortuosity severity L Cerit, K Gulsen, A Gunsel, M Uncu, Z Cerit, O Akpinar, H Duygu Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 176 (9), 455-460, 2017

A case of coronary microfistula: A newborn microfistula L Cerit, K Gulsen, H Kemal, O Akpınar Indian Heart Journal 68 (2), 192, 2016

Vasospastic angina: nocturnal chest pain, eosinophilia and delayed diagnosis N Söylemez, R Yilmaz, H Aksoy, TF İlgenli, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9 (6), 512, 2009

What do guidelines say we should do in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction? O Akpınar, A Açıkalın, N Rana Dişel, Ç Emre Çağlıyan Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine 13 (4), 2014

Relationship between serum neuron specific enolase levels and brain injury in patients with hyponatremia S Matyar, A Açıkalın, R Dişel, OG Ozturk, G Dağlıoğlu, O Akpınar Cukurova Medical Journal 47 (3)

The Effect of Mitral Stenosis on Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnancy Ş Demir, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Buyukkurt, O Akkus J Clin Exp Cardiolog 4 (237)

Aortic dissection: Two years clinical experience of patients diagnosed with aortic disection in an university emergency department A Açıkalaın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Kanadaşı, H Yalnız Türkiye Acil Tıp Dergisi 5 (1)

Does protein adding to diet affect sportsmen’s cardiovascular system? S Usalp, HS Kemal, O Akpınar, L Cerit, H Duygu Cukurova Medical Journal 45 (4)

Uniform criteria for diagnosing noncompaction by cMRI and echocardiography are warranted (Authors Reply) K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Özcem, O Akapınar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 15 (11)

New alternatives to the standard Doppler method in measuring transmitral pressure gradient M Demir, O Akpınar, M Kanadaşı, E Acartürk Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 35 (3)

Are the Parameters of Inflammation a Measure of Success of Thrombolytic Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction? M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, M Koç, M Avkaroğulları, … Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9)

Evaluation of tachyarrhythmia frequency in patients with mild mitral stenosis in sinus rhythm Ş Demir, A Ateş, O Akpınar, A Bozkurt MN Cardiology 21 (2)

Aortic dissection: Two-year clinical experience in patients presenting to a university hospital emergency department A Açıkalın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Canadaşı, H Yalnız Turkish Emergency Medicine Journal 5 (1) 2005

Heart Rate Variability and Cerebrovascular Events S Usualp, B Taşin, HS Kemal, B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, … Harran University Medical Faculty Journal 17 (3)

A new method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function: tissue Doppler echocardiography M Çaylı, A Usal, M Canadaşı, M Demir, O Akpinar Turkish Cardiology Association Archives 32 (9)

Successful Covered Stent Implantation in Iatrogenic Coronary Perforation Developing After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Y Kaya, N Söylemez, O Akpinar Koşuyolu Heart Journal 15 (1)

Stress hyperglycemia detected in the emergency department in acute myocardial infarction indicates early mortality S Satar, A Sebe, A Açıkalın, A Avcı, O Akapinar Çukurova University Medical Faculty Journal 29 (3)

 

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Murat Balanli
Dietitian
37 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
BHLC Medical

Murat Balanli

Dietitian
37 years of experience

Professional Summary

Dr. Murat Balanlı is an experienced internal medicine specialist with over 35 years in the field of modern medicine. Since completing his medical education, Dr. Balanlı has continuously expanded his expertise, ultimately embracing a holistic approach to healthcare. Rather than seeing holistic medicine as an alternative, he regards it as an essential extension of conventional treatment that focuses on restoring the unity of mind, body, and spirit. His philosophy, rooted in the idea that medicine is a branch of philosophy, aims to treat not only physical symptoms but also the underlying disruptions to an individual’s overall sense of well-being.

Dr. Balanlı's commitment to lifelong learning, his respect for the arts, and his passion for exploring new perspectives on health have enriched his practice and deepened his connection with patients. His experience includes positions in hospital administration, health institution management, and public health, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and patient care at various levels.

 

*Educational Background

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, 1988

Specialist Training in Internal Medicine
Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, 1994

Master’s Degree in Health Institutions Management
Başkent University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2012

 

*Professional Experience

Healthy Living Clinic, Turkey

Founder and Head Practitioner
2014 - Present
Founded and oversees the Healthy Living Clinic, which offers personalized holistic treatment plans to patients. Here, Dr. Balanlı integrates modern medicine with holistic practices, aiming to support patients in achieving both physical health and emotional well-being.

SB Behçet Uz Children's Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Administrator
2015 - 2018
Managed administrative and operational functions at one of Turkey's leading children's hospitals, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.

Social Security Institution (SGK), Izmir

Regional Director of Health Affairs
2004 - 2009
Oversaw healthcare services and managed regional health affairs for SGK, contributing to policy-making and service delivery improvements across the region.

Board Member
2009 - 2012
Served on the SGK Board of Directors, actively involved in shaping healthcare policies and advocating for quality, affordable healthcare.

Kayseri Ibn-i Sina Medical Centers

Chief Physician
2003 - 2008
Directed medical services, focusing on the integration of patient-centered care with evidence-based medical practices.

Tokat Niksar State Hospital

Chief Physician
1996
Completed mandatory service as a physician, gaining foundational experience in diverse clinical settings.

 

*Certifications and Advanced Training

  • Neuroanatomy, Neuroelectrophysiology, and Biofeedback
    Completed in Romania
  • Biorezonance Medicine and Applications
    Completed in Russia
    Specialized training in biorezonance therapy to support holistic approaches in addressing various chronic and stress-related conditions.

*Key Skills and Expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Holistic Medicine Approaches
  • Holistic Wellness Approaches
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  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Biorezonance Therapy
  • Health Systems Management
  • Hospital and Healthcare Administration

Publications and Contributions

Dr. Balanlı has shared his insights on holistic medicine through articles, presentations, and community health talks, with a focus on bridging modern and holistic approaches. His dedication to sharing knowledge has made him a respected figure in both traditional and holistic medical communities.

 

Languages

  • Turkish (Native)
  • English (Fluent)
  • Russian (Native)
  • Azerbaijani (Fluent)
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Ramazan Gökhan Atis
Urological surgeon
23 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ramazan Gökhan Atis

Urological surgeon
23 years of experience

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
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Cevper Ersoz
Urological surgeon
19 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cevper Ersoz

Urological surgeon
19 years of experience

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 - In
  • 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
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Ertugrul Okuyan
Cardiologist
22 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ertugrul Okuyan

Cardiologist
22 years of experience

Birth Date: 22-11-1973

Place of Birth: Hatay-Turkey

Medical Faculty: Marmara University Medical Faculty(1990-1997 )

Cardiology fellowship:Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology:(1998-2003)

Associate Proffesor of cardiology: 2002

Proffessor of Cardiology:2017

Previous Positions

Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology:Fellow of cardiology 1998-2003

Cardiologist : Kastamonu Şerife Bacı State Hospital 2004-2007

Cardiologist: Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2007- 2012

Associate Proffesor of cardiology: Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2012-2013

Head of Cardiology Department: University of Health Sciences ,Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2013-2024

Current Position

Dırector of   Cardiology departemant : Medipol University Acıbadem District  Hospital 2024--

Memberships :

 Turkish Society of Cardiology,(Vice president and president of Scientific comitee), European Society of Cardiology, European Atherosclerosis Society, American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, Former president of Turcic world Cardiology Association, 

Academic Interests:

Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease, Heart failure,

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Tosun
General practitioner
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Bank of Hair

Tosun

General practitioner
11 years of experience

Education: 

2013: Karazin Kharkiv National University
2024: Istinye University Medical Faculty

Work Experience: 

2013 - 2015: Florence Nightingale Hospital
2015: Istinye University Hospital

Foreign Language: 

Turkish
Englisch

Expertise: 

DHI - Direct Hair Implantation
Sapphire Hair Transplant 
Beard Hair Transplant
Cell Therapies
Eyebrow Transplantation

He was a director for Hairtransplantation department and he has served to his customers for Hairtransplantation and Hairtherapies.

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Merve Guldali
Dietitian
6 years of experience
4.7
18 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Neolife Medical Center

Merve Guldali

Dietitian
6 years of experience

Areas of Interest:

  • Diabetes Dietitian
  • Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Bariatric Dietitian
  • Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition
  • Carbohydrate Counting
  • Maternal and Child Nutrition (Breastfeeding and Postnatal Nutrition, Gestational Diabetes (Pregnancy Diabetes), Breast Milk, Transition to Solid Foods…)
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Kidney Diseases and Dialysis
  • Liver Diseases
  • Gallbladder and Pancreas Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal System Diseases
  • Respiratory System Diseases
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Bone and Joint Diseases
  • Malnutrition
  • Obesity and Bariatric Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Balloon, Gastric Botox)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Pre- and Post-Operative Nutrition
  • Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  • Weight Problems
  • Excessive Weight Gain
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Pregnancy and Nutrition
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Nutrition for Anorexia and Bulimia Patients
  • Weight Control in Children and Adolescents
  • Thyroid Disease Nutrition
  • Healthy Eating
  • Cardiovascular Diseases and Nutrition
  • Child Nutrition
  • Nutrition for Children and Adolescents
  • Reactive Hypoglycemia and Nutrition
  • Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases
  • Nutrition Programs for Eating Disorders
  • Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
  • Corporate Nutrition Consultancy
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Carbohydrate Counting

Education:

  • 2014: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Dietitian, Bahçeşehir University
  • 2018: Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Bahçeşehir University

Work Experience:

  • 2024–Present: Neolife Medical Center
  • 2023–2024: Park 15 Clinics, Koşuyolu
  • 2019–2023: Doctor Nazif Bağrıaçık Kadıköy Hospital

Professional Trainings:

  • Memberships:
  • Scientific Events / Studies:
    • National Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition Diseases Congress, 2021 (Bodrum, Muğla)
      Organized by: Turkish Diabetes Foundation and Turkish Diabetes Society
    • 3rd Diabetes Technologies Symposium, 2021 (Izmir)
      Organized by: Turkish Diabetes Foundation and Turkish Diabetes Society
    • 5th Winter School of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, 2021 (E-Meeting)
    • 3rd Food and Nutrition Biennale, 2020 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Food Enlightenment Platform
    • Bariatric Surgery Dietitian Certification, 2019 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Tartı Academy
    • Psychodiet Training, 2019 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Istinye University
    • 7th National Healthy Living Symposium Participation Certificate, 2018 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Acıbadem University
    • PROBIOClass–Nutrition & Prebiotics & Probiotics Spring School Certification, 2018 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Acıbadem University
    • Geriatric Dietitian Course Participation Certificate, 2018 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Acıbadem University
    • Current Approaches in Sports Nutrition Symposium, 2018 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Medipol University
    • Oncology and Nutrition Symposium, 2017 (Izmir)
      Organized by: Turkish Dietitians Association
    • 2nd National Nutrition and Dietetics Congress, 2017 (Istanbul)
    • BESVAK 5th Career Days, 2017 (Istanbul)
    • Education on the History, Production Process, and Use of Bulgur in Kitchens, 2017 (Istanbul)
    • Bariatric Surgery Dietitian Course within the 7th National Obesity Congress, 2016 (Istanbul)
    • Multidisciplinary Treatment Course within the 7th National Obesity Congress, 2016 (Istanbul)
    • Personal Development Course, 2015 (Istanbul)
      Organized by: Validebağ Neighborhood House
    • Nutrition Everywhere, 2015 (Istanbul)
    • Nutrition Academy, 2014 (Istanbul)
    • Nutrition, Food, and Culinary Culture in Anatolia, 2014 (Istanbul)
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Cengiz Koksal
Cardiologist
33 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cengiz Koksal

Cardiologist
33 years of experience

Professional Experience

  • 1999-2000: Şırnak Military Hospital, Military Service
  • 2001-2007: Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart, and Vascular Diseases Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
    • Contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
    • 2005: Awarded the title of Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2007-2009: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009-2011: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Assistant Chief
  • 2011-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Instructor
  • 2016-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Education Officer
  • 2017-2024: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Professor
    • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine
  • Since July 2024: Medipol Acıbadem District l Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgeon
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Ilker Tolga Özgen
Endocrinologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Ilker Tolga Özgen

Endocrinologist
26 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1993-1997
  • M.Sc: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1997-1999
  • Specialization: Pediatrics, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 1999-2004
  • Subspecialty: Pediatric Endocrinology, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 2004-2007
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Experience

  • Ar.Gör. (Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 1999-2004
  • Research Assistant (Minor Research Assistant): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Endocrinology), 2004-2007
  • Assist. Assoc. Dr.: Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
  • Uzm. Dr.: Gulhane Military Medical Academy (Military Service), 2007-2008
  • Uzm. Dr.: Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2008-2011
  • Assoc: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2011-2013
  • Assoc. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2018
  • Prof. Dr.: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, 2018-2023
  • Prof. Dr.: Biruni University, 2023-
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Scientific Memberships

  • National Pediatric Association
  • Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
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Awards

  • Growth curves of Turkish girls with Turner syndrome: FAVOR Turner syndrome study group: 59th national pediatric congress 4-8 November 2015 ANTALYA PRIZE FIRST PRIZE FOR AN ORAL PRESENTATION
  • Anthropometric findings and karyotype in Turner syndrome: National Turner syndrome database. 19TH UPEK 22-25 OCTOBER 2015. POSTER SECOND PRIZE
  • Investigation of the Role of Irisin in the Pathophysiology of Puberty Precox in Female Rats. Esra Kutlu, İlker Tolga Özgen, Huri Bulut 24th UPEK Short Oral Presentation First Prize.
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Medical Interests

  • -Growth Retardation
  • -Puberty Problems (Early or Late Puberty)
  • -Menstrual Irregularities in Adolescent Girls
  • -Increased Hair Growth in Adolescent Girls
  • -Diabetes
  • -Obesity
  • -Thyroid Problems
  • -Pituitary Disorders
  • -Genital Abnormalities
  • -Micropenis and Gynaecomastia in Boys
  • -Adrenal Gland Disorders
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Kamil Ozdil
Gastroenterologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Kamil Ozdil

Gastroenterologist
18 years of experience

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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Banu Erkalma
Nephrologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Banu Erkalma

Nephrologist
14 years of experience

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)

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Ayse Kubat Uzum
Reproductive endocrinologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Ayse Kubat Uzum

Reproductive endocrinologist
27 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate: Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine 1992-1998
  • Specialty Education: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
  • Subspecialization: IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2007
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Experience

  • Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 1998-2003
  • IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2007
  • Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2007-2009
  • Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital 2009-2011
  • Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital August 2011- November 2011
  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases December 2011- 2014
  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 2014-2020
  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases 2020-2024

 

Scientific Memberships
 

  • Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (Vice President)
  • European Society of Endocrinology;
  • Endosociety

 

Awards

 

  1. 1. Bestclinical scientific publication support award (53rd National Diabetes Congress, 2017)
  2. 2. 54th National Diabetes Congress (2018) with the study titled "The effects of adding pre-probiotics to the diets of patients with gastric bypass (GBP) on metabolic parameters, icretin levels and hunger, satiety and appetite scores of patients".

Medical Intrests

  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid diseases (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules)
  • Pituitary diseases
  • Adrenal gland diseases
  • Osteoporosis
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