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Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

Professional Experience:

Faculty of Medicine:
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2017)

Specialization:
Marmara University, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2018-2022)

Surgical Trainings:
Active Physician/Plastic Surgeon in Marmara University Hospital / over 5 years of experience
and has performed over 600 surgeries and involved in more than 200 surgeries.

Surgeon Ekrem Keskin was born in 1986 in Istanbul. He completed his education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2010, and was awarded the title of Medical Doctor. During his residency training he was instructed in nose, facial and breast aesthetics under the supervision of James Zins, MD and Raffi Gurunluoglu, MD, at Cleveland Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Cleveland, OHIO-USA in 2016. After 5 years of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery training, he completed his specialization and became a Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

Dr. Emre Uregen, born in Ankara, Turkey in 1978, is a distinguished aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and completed his residency at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, where he performed over 2,000 surgeries.

In addition to his extensive expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Uregen has made significant contributions to the field of hair loss treatment and transplantation. With a successful track record of over 5,000 hair transplantation procedures, he is highly regarded for his meticulous approach to the canal-opening process and his precise determination of the angle and direction of transplanted hair. Dr. Uregen emphasizes that these factors are crucial in achieving both the overall success and the natural appearance of hair transplant surgeries.

Dr. Emre Uregen’s dedication to excellence is evident in his comprehensive approach to both plastic surgery and hair restoration. His commitment to achieving optimal results for his patients reflects his passion for innovation and his desire to stay at the forefront of his field.

Op. Dr. Ali Çetinkaya

Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

I started my specialization training at the University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital’s Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Department in 2012.

During my residency, I had ample opportunities to experience and perform a variety of aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgical procedures.

In 2014, I qualified for international proficiency in microsurgery after attending the International Microsurgery Course in Monza, Italy.

In 2015, as part of an international health service initiative organized by the Ministry of Health, I spent 10 days in Uzbekistan, where I performed numerous surgeries on cleft lips/palates and burn patients.

I have further enhanced my skills by participating in various domestic and international conventions and courses.

In 2017, I completed my specialization and received the title of Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

Between 2017 and 2019, I worked at Aydın Atatürk Hospital, where I performed numerous aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.

I also gained three years of experience in private clinics and aesthetic surgery hospitals in Aydın and Istanbul.

Since 2022, I have been working at my own private practice in Nisantası, Istanbul.

I am fluent in English and have an intermediate level of German.

I am a member of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD), the Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (TEPCD), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Courses and Congresses I Attended

• 7 – 9  Kasım 2013                   Makale Hazırlama ve Sunum Kursu, Ankara
• 7 Kasım – 9 Kasım 2013       7. Cerrahi Araştırma Kongresi, Ankara
• 24 – 27 April 2014 6th National Reconstructive Microsurgery Association Congress,Antalya
• 21 – 24 October 2014 Microsurgery Course Monza University Hospital. Neurosurgery Department Microsurgery Laboratory, Monza (Italy)
• 3 – 4 April 2015 9. Basic Hand Surgery Course, Ankara
• 10 – 11 April 2015 Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Symposium, Ankara
• 17 September – 20 September 2015th 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Thessaloniki (Greece) Selanik (Yunanistan)
• 7 -18 December 2015 Experimental Animals Use Certificate Course, Ankara
• 2 April 2016 Breast Cancer Treatment Complications Course, Ankara
• 9 – 10 April 2016 TPRECD 9. Rhinoplasty Course, Ankara
• 5 – 7 May 2016 TPRECD 2. Facial Aesthetics Course, Ankara
• 1 – 5 April 2017 10. Plastic Surgery Assistant School, Antalya
• 12 – 15 April 2017 Nazım Çerkes Open Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course, Istanbul
• 2 – 4 June 2017 İstanbul Rhinoplasty Workshop
• 11 – 14 October 2017 39th Congress of Turkish Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery Association, Antalya
• 17-21October 2018 39th Congress of Turkish Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery Association, Antalya
• 7-10 June 2018 TPRECD 10th Rhinoplasty Course and 4th Facial Aesthetics Course, İzmir
• 29 November-1 December 2018 Preservation Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul
• 12-13 January 2018 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association 23rd National Congress, Istanbul
• 7-9 March 2018 Bergamo to Istanbul Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Meeting, Istanbul
• 2-3 May 2019 Microlift and Cell Course with Live Surgeries, Istanbul
• 4 May 2019 Dr. Serdar Eren Facelift Surgery Workshop, Istanbul
• 20-23 June 2019 11th International Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course and ISAPS Course, Istanbul
• 7-9 Kasım 2019 Bosphorus Breast Surgery Course by Dr. Akin Yucel, Istanbul
• 16-17 Kasım 2019 Aesthetic Surgery School, Istanbul
• 13-15 Aralık 2019 Istanbul Live Surgery Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul
• January 2021 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association 26th National Congress, Istanbul
• June 2021 13th International Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course and ISAPS Course, Istanbul
• November 2022 Aestheticstanbul Symposium