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Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

Dr. Özgür Ağlamış is an American board certified cosmetic gynecologist specializing in vaginal rejuvenation and vaginismus treatments, having graduated from Gazi University in Ankara and completed a specialization at Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Ağlamış is experienced in both surgical and non-surgical protocols and speaks fluent English.

Medical Interests 

In and Intra Uterin Insemination (IUI) 

Treatment 

Gynecological laparoscopic surgeries 

Hysteroscopic operations 

Pregnancy and vaginal-cesarean birth 

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 

Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery 

Myoma uteri and surgery of myoma uteri 

Fallopian tube diseases and surgeries 

Ovarian cysts and related laparoscopic operations 

Urinary incontinence surgery 

Gynecological aesthetic surgery 

Uterine and pelvic prolapse surgery 

Cervical premalign lesions and treatments

Education 

Ankara University, School of Medicine (1999-2006) 

Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Research Hospital, Proficiency (2007-2012) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Asistant Prof. (2015-2017) 

European Board of Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg France (2013) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Associate Prof. (2017-2020) 

European Board of Endometriosis Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg, France (2019) 

Experience 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2020) 

Istanbul Sisli Kolan International Hospital (2020-2021) 

Liv Hospital Ulus (2021-) 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine Association 

Turkish-German Gynecological Association 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association 

European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 

Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association 

Society of Minimal Invasive Urogynecology 

European Urogynecology Association

Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Meral Nizam completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Kahramanmaraş. In 1998, she started her education at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2003. In the same year, she graduated and started her doctorate education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. She completed her education in 2009 with her doctoral thesis titled "Evaluation of the Treatment Effectiveness of Stable Type Occlusal Splints in Classic Temporomandibular Disorders."

Between 2010-2013, she worked as a Prosthetic Dental Treatment (Prosthesis) Specialist at a Dental Health Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. In 2024, she started working as a prosthesis specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.

During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She is interested in all kinds of fixed prostheses, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Aesthetic Smile Design, and Implant-Supported Prosthetic Restorations.

She is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of German.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High

School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa

University Medical School in the same year,

graduating in 2008.

Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology

Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research

Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European

Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and

was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.

Since becoming a specialist, he has actively

participated in trainings and conferences in the fields

of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal

transplantation and andrology, and has participated in

numerous surgeries with leading professors from

around the world.

In recent years, he has become particularly interested

in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has

been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He

continues to perform surgeries and research, including

penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for

erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,

chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and

chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European

Association of Urology since 2009. He has also

organized and served as an instructor for many

accredited training courses for the organization.

2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology

trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of

treatments, patented devices and regenerative

therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research

and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise

Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was

opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya

with the same vision. He treats patients in his own

clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.

I am Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Ozbasli, a board-certified OB-GYN and Genital Cosmetic Surgeon with over 21 years of experience. My dedication to excellence and patient satisfaction has established our clinic as a trusted destination for women’s health and aesthetic procedures in Nişantaşı, heart of Istanbul.I received my medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, followed by specialized training in obstetrics and gynecology at Istanbul Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Training and Research Hospital. After working as an academician at Acıbadem University for 12 years, I became an associate professor there by exhibiting my scientific articles in many respected international scientific journals published in Pubmed. During this period, I trained many medical students and OBGYN specialist colleagues in the field of genital aesthetics surgery, urogyneacology. My advanced training in genital cosmetic surgery provided me with expertise in the latest techniques for enhancing and restoring female genital aesthetics and function. I hold certifications in Genital Aesthetics and Cosmetic Gynecology (Vaginal Rejuvenation), Certificate of da Vinci System Training as a Console Surgeon (since 2013) and the ECFMG certificate for foreign medical graduates. Additionally, I possess advanced-level English proficiency (TOEFL score 600 in 2003), ensuring clear communication with international patients. I have completed an observership in New York University in 2005. 

Specialized Services:

 • Genital Cosmetic Surgery: Labioplasty, hudoplasty, vaginoplasty, lipofilling, therapy, hyaluronic acid filling, hymenoplasty, labia majora plasty, vulvar whitening, G-shot, O-shot, treatment of atrophic vagina, lichen sclerosis, and vaginal laxity.

 • Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy for fibroids, endometrioma, endometrial polyps, ovarian cysts, tubal ligation, intrauterine septum resection, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and hysterectomy.

 • Menopause Treatment: Bioidentical hormone therapy for managing menopausal symptoms, mezotherapy and laser for atrophic vagina.

•Urinary incontinence treatment: Sling operations (TOT), hyaluronic acid filling, laser treatments.

• Cervical Dysplasia Diagnosis and Treatment: Co-test, PAP-smear, colposcopy guided biopsy and LEEP conization.

International Patient Services: 

We offer a package service for our foreign patients that includes: 

• Arrangements for flights and hotel stays • Pick-up service from the airport and hotel • Assistance throughout your stay to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience • Sightseeing of Istanbul before the surgery if requested

Why Choose Us: 

• Expertise: With over two decades of specialized experience, I offer advanced surgical techniques and personalized care. 

• Innovation: Utilizing the latest technology in minimally invasive and cosmetic procedures to ensure optimal results.

 • Quality Care: I perform my surgeries in A-class hospitals equipped with advanced technological surgical devices. 

• Compassion: Committed to providing a comfortable, supportive, and private environment for all patients. 

• 2021 - 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
  SEYRANTEPE HAMİDİYE ETFAL HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2021 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2021 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2014 - 2014, Istanbul/Turkey
  BEZMIALEM UNIVERSITY
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2013 - 2013, /ABD
  ST-MARY HOSPİTAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2009 - 2009, Istanbul/Turkey
  BÜYÜKÇEKMECE PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist
• 2009 - 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
  SISLI HAMİDİYE ETFAL HOSPITAL
  General Surgery Specialist

Medical Interests and Activities 

Gastrointestinal diseases 

Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

Anorectal area diseases 

Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

Colon and rectum cancer 

Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Laparoscopic hernia surgery 

Esophagus and stomach cancer 

Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 

University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) 

İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) 

World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Liv Hospital

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Surgery 

National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association 

Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association 

National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association 

Hepato-Pancreato-Bilier Surgery Association 

Istanbul Surgical Association 

Flebology Association 

ESTES (European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery) 

International Society of Surgery (ISS)

Neurosurgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Spina Bifida,

• Lumbar Mass,

• Tumor,

• Meningomyelocele,

• Neurological Diseases,

• Cervical Disc Hernia,

• Brain Diseases,

• Herniated disc

• Neck hernia

• Spinal Canal Stenosis

• Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)

• Brain Tumors

• Spinal Cord Tumors

• Spine Fracture

• Celebral hemorrhage

• Brain Aneurysm

• hydrocephalus

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Education

• University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,

Madison/USA

• Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization

Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,

Mersin/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey

• Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey

Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars

Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.

Doctor has an extensive background in Gynecology and Obstetrics, with graduate education from Gazi University School of Medicine (1982-1988) and postgraduate education from Dicle University School of Medicine (1989-1993). Doctor has experience with Şişli Memorial Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (2017-2021), Emsey Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2016-2017), Medeniyet University Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2012-2016), and several other positions. Doctor is certified in and has training in robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and gynecological oncology.

Çağdaş Gökhun Özmerdiven

Education

Dr. Lecturer. Çağdaş Gökhun Özmerdiven, after completing his pre-undergraduate education, successfully completed his medical education at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Medical Doctor. He completed his specialization at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and became a Urology specialist.

Fields of Study and Interests

Male in (varicocele, , azoospermia), Prostatin laser surgery, Holmium Laser Lithotripsy (Bloodless, Incisionless Kidney Stone Surgeries)