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AREAS OF INTEREST

• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Lung cancer
• Malignant melanoma
• Urogenital cancers
• Gynecological cancers
• Digestive system cancers

Education and Specialization

• 1987-1993 BSc Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• 1994-1999 BSc Internal Medicine Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• 2008-2011 PhD Medical Oncology Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2016 Assoc. Prof. / Prof. Dr. Medical Oncology Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• 1993-1994 General Practitioner Senirkent State Hospital Senirkent, Isparta
• 1994-1999 Research Position Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine Department, Samsun
• 2000-2006 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır SSK Hospital, Diyarbakır
• 2006-2008 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır State Hospital, Diyarbakır
• 2008-2011 Dr. Minor Assistant Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2013 Specialist Doctor Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
• 2013- 2016 Specialist Doctor Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic
• 2016 Education Manager Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Assoc. Prof.

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Education and Training:

• Medical Degree: Graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1993.
• Specialization in Internal Medicine: Completed at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 1999.
• Medical Oncology Fellowship: Completed at Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital in 2011.
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• Professional Experience:
• Isparta Senirkent State Hospital: Completed his mandatory service as an Internal Medicine Specialist and Hemodialysis Responsible Physician (1993-1994).
• Prof. Dr. Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital: Served as a Medical Oncologist (2011-2013).
• Okmeydanı Research and Training Hospital: Achieved the title of Associate Professor and later full Professor, significantly contributing to medical oncology (2013-2016).
• Current Position: Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he continues to provide top-tier oncology care and mentorship.

Areas of Expertise:

• Cancer Treatment: Specializes in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, colon, lung, malignant melanoma, urogenital, gynecological, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Advanced Therapies: Proficient in administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cutting-edge treatments for cancer patients.
• Research and Education: Actively involved in cancer research and dedicated to educating the next generation of oncologists, continuously enhancing the field through both clinical practice and academic contributions.

• Extensive Experience:
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• With over 24 years of medical practice, Prof. Dr. Cihan is a highly respected figure in oncology, known for his comprehensive approach to cancer treatment.
• International Recognition: Participates in numerous international seminars and congresses, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in oncology.
• Patient-Centric Care: Renowned for his compassionate and personalized approach to patient care, ensuring tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works with a multidisciplinary team of experts at Medical Park, providing holistic and coordinated care to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Achievements and Awards:

• Academic Contributions: Has contributed significantly to oncology literature and research, with numerous publications in reputable medical journals.
• Leadership in Oncology: Recognized for his leadership in oncology, both in clinical settings and academic institutions, influencing cancer treatment practices and policies.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Abdominal lining cancers
• Gastric cancer
• Colon rectum cancer
• pancreatic cancer
• breast cancer diseases
• Thyroid cancer diseases
• Liver gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic cancer surgery

• Education
• 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
• 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

• Experience
• 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
• 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
• 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
• 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
• October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
• January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

• Memberships in Scientific Organizations
• Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
• Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
• National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
• Refereeing in Scientific Journals
• Turkish Journal of Surgery
• Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
• Dicle Medical Journal

• Awards
• Best Research Award (E19)
• Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
• Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
• Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
• Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
• Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
• TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
• Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

• Professional Experience:
• Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
• Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
• General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
• Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

• Areas of Interest:
• Venous system diseases
• Varicose vein treatment
• Interventional treatments under ultrasound
• Whole organ biopsies
• Oncological interventional tumor therapy
• Chemoembolization
• Radioembolization
• Ablation treatments
• Angiographic treatments for prostate disease

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• Education and Specialization:
• 2004-2007: Medical Faculty, Azerbaijan
• 2007-2010: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• 2011-2013: Research Fellow, Department of Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
• 2013-2015: Resident, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
• 2016-2020: Radiology Residency, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• 2020-2021: Private Medicine Hospital
• 2021-Present: İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

• Professional Memberships:
• Turkish Society of Radiology (TRD)
• European Society of Radiology (ECR)
• Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology (TGRD)

• Languages:
• English
• Russian

• Courses and Certifications:
• ECFMG certificate - American Medical Doctor Equivalence Certificate

Education and Specialization:

Medical Degree: Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine (1985)

PhD in Pediatric Surgery: Erciyes University (1992)

European Diploma in Pediatric Surgery: UEMS (2000)

M.Sc. in Health Management: Beykent University (2009)

Minor Specialization in Pediatric Urology: Ministry of Health, Turkey (2011)

Professional Experience:

2014-2016: Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine

Areas of Interest:

Pediatric Urology

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Neonatal Surgery

Head and Neck Surgery in Children

Abdominal Laparoscopy

Liver Cyst

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Treatment of conditions such as undescended testicles, varicoceles, Wilms tumor, and other pediatric urological disorders.

Courses and Certifications:

ECFMG Certificate: American Medical Doctor Equivalence Certificate

Additional Training: Various specialized courses and fellowships in pediatric surgery and urology

Professional Memberships:

European Society of Pediatric Urology

Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery

Turkish Medical Association

National Pediatric Association

Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology

Laboratory Animal Science Association

He is Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist. In 1974 he graduated from Ankara Ataturk High School. After he finished preparatory class in English for 1 year in ODTU, he won Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty.

In 1980 he finished Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medial Faculty. In 1984 he got his career education in the department of ENT in Hacettepe University Medical Center. He served his military service in Ankara Mevki Hastanesi as an ENT Specialist, in 1986 he began his conscription in state of Ordu Government Hospital.

He worked in Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital as chief intern in 1989, as a chef assistant in 1991, as an instructor in 1994 and worked there till June 2008. On June 20088, he worked in Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty in head of the department of ENT, Head of Department of Surgical Medical and worked as a Medical Faculty member of University Senate finally, he resigned on August in 2010.

Prof. graduated from Izmir Eşrefpaşa High School in 1996. Dr. Serdar KALEMCİ graduated from Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. In 2009, he specialized in Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases. He completed his compulsory service at Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital in 2010.

In 2015, he received the title of associate professor while working at Muğla University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases. Kalemci has clinical and experimental studies in the field of Chest Diseases.

He has 50 international publications. 4 of these were published in SCI and 36 in SCI EXPANDED journals. He has 20 national publications. He has made oral and written presentations at many national and international congresses.

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

Prof. Dr. Erdem Akbal was born in 1978 in Kırıkkale. In 2015, he received training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Unit, focusing on Endoscopic Ultrasonography and advanced endoscopic procedures. In 2017, he trained at the Amsterdam Academic Medical Center in techniques such as endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, diffuse esophageal spasm, and endoscopic full-thickness resection for treating early-stage gastrointestinal system tumors. He also received training in high-resolution manometry and POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) for diagnosing esophageal diseases like achalasia. In 2018, he furthered his education in ESD and Balloon Enteroscopy at Jichi University.

Education:

2015

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine and Hematology 

2010

Dokuz Eylül University, Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine 

2005

Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty,

Experience:

2024 – 

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

2017 – 2024

Bağcılar Medipol University Hospital

2017 – 2017

Fırat University

2015 - 2017

Fırat University

2014 - 2015

Mayo Clinic

Publications:

18 Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

26 Abstracts and Books Presented at International Scientific Conferences

7 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

51 Abstracts Presented at National Scientific Conferences

Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2023 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Associate Professor

2013 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Specialist

2008 – 2013 Private Medical Park Fatih Hospital, General Surgery Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician

2005 – 2007 Private Gelişim Hospital – General Surgery Specialist

2003 – 2005 Private Istanbul Şafak Hospital – General Surgery Specialist - Chief Physician

2002 – 2003 ISTANBUL HASEKİ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – 2002 Ankara Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – Health Sciences University – Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center – Medical Specialization

1991 – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree

Certificates

IGM Diagnosis, Treatment Workshop, Granulomatous Mastitis, Kocaeli, Certificate, 07.10.2023 (National)

ibreast 51- Free Flap Reconstruction, Breast Cancer Surgery, Online, Certificate, 30.09.2023 – 30.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 50- Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 02.09.2023 -02.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 49- Implant Based Reconstruction, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 12.08.2023 -12.08.2023 (International)

ibreast 48- DCIS, İbreast 48- DCIS, Online, Certificate, 15.07.2023 -15.07.2023 (International)

ibreast 47- Conference Updates, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.06.2023 -25.06.2023 (International)

ibreast 46- Margin Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 10.06.2023 -10.06.2023 (International)

1. International 4. National Breast Surgery Congress, Breast Surgery, Ürgüp, Certificate, 05.05.2023 – 07.05.2023 (International)

ibreast 44- HER2 Positive Disease, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 29.04.2023 -29.04.2023 (International)

St-Gallen 2023, St-Gallen Congress Summary Meeting, Istanbul, Certificate, 01.04.2023 -01.04.2023 (National)

ibreast 43- Save The Nipple, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.03.2023 -25.03.2023 (International)

ibreast 42-Chest Wall Perforator Flap Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.02.2023 -25.02.2023 (International)

ibreast 41- High Risk And B3 Lesions, Breast Diseases, Online, Certificate, 28.01.2023 -28.01.2023 (International)

15. New Approaches in Breast Cancer Education Meeting, Breast Cancer, Istanbul, Certificate, 07.01.2023 – 08.01.2023 (National)

Articles she wrote and took part in;

1.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YETİŞ FIRAT, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KOMUT NESLİHAN, ÇALIK MUSTAFA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Correlation between breast and axillary pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2023

2.UZUN NEDİM, YILDIRIM EMİNE. Relationship Between Toilet Type and Hemorrhoids. Bezmialem Vakif University, 2022

3.YILDIZ EREN OZAN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, YÜNLÜEL EMİR MEHMET, YETİŞ FIRAT, ULUKENT SUAT CAN. The effect of the covid 19 pandemic on the number of patients treated for acute and complex acute appendicitis. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2202

4.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KARAGÜLLE AHENK, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, UÇAR NEŞE. Upgrade Rates of DCIS, Intraductal Papilloma, and the Other High-risk Breast Lesions. Hamidiye Medical Journal, 2022
 

5.ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ALTUN ÖZGÜR, KARAKÜTÜK YÜZTAŞ NUR, ÖZSOY NESLİHAN, AYDIN TUTAK GÜLTEN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ADAŞ MİNE, KÜÇÜK MEHMET. COVID-19 Pnömonisi Sonrası AntiHBs Değerlerindeki Değişiklikler. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022;12(4), 

6.KOMUT NESLİHAN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YILDIRIM EMİNE. The relationship of tumor budding with GOLPH3 expression and histopathological prognostic parameters in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 2022 Jun;58:151933. 

7.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ALADAĞ KURT SEDA, SOYLU BOY FATMA NUR, TAŞKIN FÜSUN, İÇTEN GÜL ESEN. Magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with recurrence in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Clinical Imaging, 2022

8.YILDIRIM EMİNE, KEĞİN MURAT, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Neoplasms of theAppendix; Single Institution and Ten-Year Experiences Results. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022;28(3), 352-360

9.YILDIRIM EMİNE, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Comparison of excised breast volume, re-excision rate and margin positivity in breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer patients using and not using neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Journal of Surgery in Medicine,2022;6

10.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, YANIK İREM, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, ÇENGEL FERHAT, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN. Histopathological, Radiological, and Demographic Factors Predicting the Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2022;53(1)

11.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, KOÇAK BURAK, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. MRI Radiomics of Breast Cancer: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Lymphovascular Invasion Status. Academic Radiology, 2022;29(1), 126-134.

12.YILDIRIM EMİNE, UÇAR NEŞE, YETİŞ FIRAT, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Diagnostic performance of breast imaging with ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and mammography in the assessment of residual tumor after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2022;6(1), 43-48

13.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, GÖKTAŞ AYDIN SABİN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, YANIK İREM, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, YILMAZ BARBAROS UTKU, BİLİCİ AHMET, ÖNCEL MUSTAFA. Factors Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022;85(1), 41-50. 

14.YILDIRIM EMİNE, Pelen Zekeriya, KEĞİN MURAT, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, GÜNDOĞAR ÖZGECAN. Evaluation of the Reliability of Preoperative Ultrasonography and Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Axillary Staging in Patients With Breast Cancer. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2021;11(3), 269-276., 

15. KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Characterization of Suspicious Microcalcifications on Mammography Using 2D Shear-Wave Elastography. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2022;47(9), 2532-2542. 

16.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, TEKCAN ŞANLI DENİZ ESİN, UÇAR NEŞE, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ŞANLI AHMET NECATİ. Evaluation of the Appearance Characteristics of Suspicious Microcalcifications Detected by Ultrasonography. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2022;11(2), 199-205. 

17.YILDIRIM EMİNE, ÖZER HİLAL, ÖZER İLTER, KOYUNCU ADİL, YILDIRIM TİMUR. The Effects on Bacterial Translocation and Tissue Damage of Selenium Treatment in an Experimental Intestinal Ischaemia-Reperfusion Model. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021;27(4), 389-394. 

18.YILDIRIM EMİNE, AKBAŞ PELİN, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, PALTURA CEKİ. The comparison of the histopathological results of the thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsies in the 795 patients with thyroidectomy. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 2021

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Medical Specialization YÜZÜNCÜ YIL UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

2/Feb/2009

Name of Thesis: Screening for hematuria and proteinuria in school age children (2008) Supervisor:(ŞÜKRÜ ARSLAN)

Undergraduate Education   SELÇUK UNIVERSITY

1997                      MERAM FACULTY OF MEDICINE /MERAM MEDICAL PRACTICE.

30/June/ 2003

Academic Duties

PROFESSOR           ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES 

2019

/ DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND DISEASES)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR    MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES 

2014/-2019

/ DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND DISEASES)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DÜZCE UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

2014/-2014

FACULTY MEMBER        DUZCE UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL 

2010/-2013

Supervised Theses 
Medical Specialization 
2022

MEDICAL SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND DISEASES)

1. ATABAY CEM, (2022).  Determination of the frequency of adenotonsillar hypertrophy and serous otitis and their surgical prognosis in pediatric allergic rhinitis cases, Istanbul Medipol University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Pediatric Health and Diseases (Completed)

Cemalettin Güne , (2013). Investigation of Bone Metabolism Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, 

1. DUZCE UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICAL SCIENCES/

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES/

Administrative Duties:

Chief Physician  ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY/HEALTHCARE PRACTICE AND RESEARCH CENTER

2021

Works

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

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• - CÖMERT   MURAT,Akgun  Cihangir,AKGÜN   AY  E  SERAP,OKUR   MESUT,GÜNDÜZ   MEHMET,TEMEL HAYRETT N  (2020).  Demographic  Characteristics   of   the  School-age   Children   With  Voiding Dysfunction,  and  Diagnostic Role  of  Ultrasound per  se..    Asian Pacific  Journal  of Health  Sciences,   6(1), 1-9. 
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• - OKUR MESUT,Erbey  Fatih,Kaya  Avni,Güven Ay  e  (2020). Van  Gölü  havzas nda 0–18  ya   grubu çocuklarda  Sitomegalovirus,  Rubella ve  Toksoplazma  seroprevalans .   Konuralp   T p   Dergisi,   4(1), 13-16. 

1. GÜNDÜZ  MEHMET,OKAN  MEL HA   AKSOY,  ENG L  AHMET   ZEK ,TEMEL   HAYRETT N,CÖMERT MURAT,OKUR  MESUT (2019).  The  relationship of  argyrophilic   proteins  of   the   nuclear?organized regions  and atopic  dermatitis   in  children.   Experimental   Dermatology,   28(11),  1309-1312.   
2. OKUR   MESUT,ERÖZ  RECEP,Bekta    Mehmet   Selçuk,Gül en   Süleyman,BAHADIR   ANZEL,Türker Yasin,GÜNE   CEMALETT N   (2016).   THE  RELATIONSHIP   BETWEEN   CONGENITAL  HEART   DEFECTS AND  e-NOS GENE  IN  DOWN SYNDROME..    Genetic  counseling (Geneva,  Switzerland),  27(3), 285-    293. 
3. Okan Meliha Aksoy, GÜNDÜZ MEHMET,  OKUR  MESUT, Akgun  Cihangir,  ES N  KÜBRA  (2016). Does maternal diet affect infantile colic?.  JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 29(19)-3141., Doi: 10.3109/14767058.2015.1115011 
4. Aksoy  Okan  Meliha,Gunduz   Mehmet,OKUR   MESUT,Akgun  Cihangir,ES  N   KÜBRA  (2015).   Does maternal  diet affect  infantile  colic?. The  Journal  of Maternal-Fetal   Neonatal  Medicine, 29(19), 3139-3141. 
5. Kaya Avni,OKUR  MESUT,Sal  Ertan,Peker Erdal,Köstü  Murat,TUNCER  O  UZ,K r mi  Ercan  (2014). Comparison of Cerebral Oximeter  and  Pulse Oximeter  Values  in the  first  72 hours  in  Premature, Asphyctic and Healthy Newborns. West Indian Medical Journal 
6. Uzun     Hakan,Gözkaya     Serçin,Ye  ildal     Nuray,OKUR     MESUT,ARSLANO   LU    LKNUR,KOCABAY KENAN,  enses  Dursun Ali  (2014).   The Prevalence  of  Goiter and  Hypothyroidism  among School   Children 6 Years after  Introduction of  a  Mandatory Salt  Iodination  Program in  a  Severely Iodine- Deficient  Area  of the  West  Black Sea  Region  of Turkey.   Journal  of Tropical  Pediatrics,  60(4), 318- 321. 
7. Özkan   Aybars,OKUR  MESUT,KAYA   MURAT,Kaya   Ertu rul,Küçük   Adem,Erba     Mesut,Kutlucan Leyla,Sahan   Leyla  (2013).   Sedoanalgesia   in  pediatric   daily   surgery..   International   journal   of clinical and experimental medicine, 6(7), 576-82. 
8. OKUR   MESUT,Erbey    Fatih,Yazicio  lu   Özlem,Çelik    Ali,Tükenmez    Bar  ,SÜNNETÇ O  LU MAHMUT,Gassalo   lu Mithat,Acar  Mehmet  Nuri (2013).   H1N1  influenza A  virus  Related Pneumonia     and Respiratory Failure. Indian Journal of Virology, 24(1), 85-89. 
9. OKUR    MESUT,ARSLAN    ÜKRÜ,GÜVEN    AHMET   SAM ,TEMEL    HAYRETT N,Bekta    Mehmet Selçuk,ÜSTYOL  LOKMAN (2013).  Determination  of  underlying   causes   in  asymptomatic,   early-stage renal  diseases  by dipstick  test..   Medicinski glasnik  :  official publication  of  the Medical  Association        of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10(1), 55-8. 
10. ERÖZ   RECEP,OKUR  MESUT,Özkan   Aybars,Berik   Özgür,GÜNE  CEMALETT  N   (2012).   Does   higher NORs expression affect  the developmental  stages  of Down  syndrome  infants?. Genetic  counseling (Geneva, Switzerland), 23(2), 249-53. )
11. OKUR MESUT,Özen   Semiha   Fatma,KOCABAY   KENAN,Çam  Kamil,Özkan   Aybars,Uzun   Hakan  (2012). The  effect  of maximum  voided  volume on  response  to desmopressin  therapy  in children  with   enuresis.. Journal of Nippon Medical School = Nippon Ika  Daigaku  zasshi, 79(4),  255-8.  
12. Uzun   Hakan,Alagöz    Demet,OKUR    MESUT,Dikici    Bünyamin,KOCABAY    KENAN,  enses    Dursun Ali,Özkan  Aybars,KAYA MURAT  (2012).   Do gastrointestinal  and  respiratory signs  and  symptoms  correlate with the  severity  of gastroesophageal  reflux?.  BMC Gastroenterology,  12(1)  (

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

1. OKUR MESUT,Rüzgar Hacer,Erbey Fatih,Kaya  Avni  (2012). The  evaluation  of children  with monosymptomatic  nocturnal  enuresis for  attention  deficit and  hyperactivity  disorder.  International  Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 16(3), 229-232. 
2. OKUR MESUT,Erbey  Fatih,Bekta   Mehmet  Selçuk,Kaya   Avni,Do   an  Murat,Acar   Mehmet   Nuri,Uzun Hakan  (2012).  Retrospective   clinical   and  laboratory   evaluation   of  children   with   brucellosis. Pediatrics International, 54(2), 215-218. 

B Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:

1. Kaya Avni,Erbey Fatih,OKUR  MESUT,Sal Ertan,ÜSTYOL  LOKMAN,Bekta  Mehmet Selçuk  (2020).  Van Yöresinde 0-18  Ya  lar  Aras  ndaki  ÇocuklardaHepatit  B Virusu  Seropozitifli   i ve  A   lanma Durumu. Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi, 5(4), 132-135. 

Technical Note, Case Presentation, Research Note, etc.

1. Vaka   Takdimi,  Do   an   Murat,Bekta    Mehmet  Selçuk,OKUR   MESUT,DO   AN    EK  BE   ZEHRA,CESUR YA  AR,ÇAKSEN  HÜSEY N,ÇA  AN   EREN  (2020).   Glutarik   Asidüri  Tip   2.   Arama  Sonuçlar  Web sonuçlar Türkiye Çocuk Hastal klar Dergisi, 6(3), 171-175. 
2. Vaka Takdimi, Kaya Avni,OKUR MESUT,AKBAYRAM S  NAN,AVCU  SERHAT,AÇIKGÖZ  MEHMET,Do an Murat,AKIL  MUHAMMET   (2020).  Acute   respiratory   distress  syndromerelated   to   near  hanging:   a case report. Turkish Archives of Pediatrics, 47(4), 302-304. 
3. Vaka Takdimi,  OKUR  MESUT,KÜÇÜK ADEM,ÖZKAN  AYBARS,KAYA  MURAT,TA KIN  AL  KEMAL (2020). Rectal Foreign-Body Retained by Self-Sexual Stimulation: A Case  of a  12  Year-Old Boy.  Journal(Yay n No: 6374953)
4. Vaka Takdimi, OKUR MESUT,Bekta  Mehmet Selçuk,TEMEL HAYRETT N,ÇAKSEN HÜSEY N,AÇIKGÖZ MEHMET,SAL  ERTAN  (2020). Biotidinase  Deficiency  Accompanied  by   Diffuse   Demyelination   and Cerebral Atrophy. European Journal of General Medicine, 9(3), 197-200. 
5. Vaka   Takdimi,  OKUR   MESUT,GÜNE   CEMALETT N,Özkan    Aybars,KAYA    MURAT,OKTAY    MURAT (2020).    Tekrarlayan akci   er  enfeksiyonu nedeniyle  ba   vuran bir  bronkojenik  kist olgusu.    Abant        T p Dergisi, 2, 43-45. 
6. Vaka Takdimi, Özkan Aybars,OKUR  MESUT,KAYA MURAT,KÜÇÜK  ADEM,SARI  LYAS (2020).  Necrotic Appendix  in Amyand’s  Hernia:  A  Case  Report.  International  Journal  of Clinical  Medicine,  4, 1-3.       
7. Vaka   Takdimi,  GÜN   EMRAH,AYAZ   NUSRET,UZUN  HAKAN,OKUR   MESUT,GÖNEN                                                                                                BAK,GÜNE CEMALETT N,SOYSAL ZEYNEB,KOCABAY KENAN (2020). Nefrolitiazisin E  lik Etti  i Nadir Bir Hastane Enfeksiyonu   EtkeniSphingomonas   Paucimobilis.    Cocuk  Enfeksiyon   Dergisi,   8(3),  125-127.   
8. Editöre  Mektup, Özkan   Aybars,KATRANCI   AL  OSMAN,OKUR   MESUT,KAYA   MURAT,KÜÇÜK  ADEM (2020).   Jel yak t na ba  l derin yüz yan     geli  en bir çocuk olgu.   Turk Pediatri Arsivi, 48(4), 350-            352. 
9. Vaka Takdimi, Akgun Cihangir,Kaya  Avni,AKBAYRAM  S NAN,TUNCER O  UZ,OKUR  MESUT,ARSLAN ÜKRÜ,ÖZEN SÜLEYMAN (2020). Lökositoklastik Vaskulit ve Membrano-proliferatif Glomerulonefrit

Birlikteli i: A case study Konuralp Tip Dergisi, 5(3), 58-61. 

1. Vaka Takdimi,  ÖZKAN  AYBARS,OKUR MESUT,KAYA  MURAT,KÜÇÜK   ADEM,UZUN  HAKAN   (2020). Apandisiti  taklit eden   intestinal  non-Hodgkin lenfoma.   Ça   da  T  p  Dergisi,  4(2),   100-110.   
2. Vaka Takdimi, Kaya Avni,AKIL MUHAMMET,TEMEL  HAYRETT N,OKUR  MESUT,Do an  Murat,PEKER ERDAL,ÜNER ABDURRAHMAN,B L C SAL M (2020). Akut  Bat  n Klini  i  ile Seyreden  Brusella:  ki Olgu Sunumu. Van T p Dergisi, 20(2), 81-83. 
3. Vaka   Takdimi,  Özkan   Aybars,KAYA   MURAT,OKUR  MESUT,KOCABAY   GÖNENÇ,KOCABAY   KENAN (2020).  Ventrikülo-Peritoneal    ant  Sonrasi Masif  Asiti  Taklit Eden  DevAbdominal  Psödokist.  DÜZCE     TIP DERG S , 15(2), 52-54. 
4. Vaka Takdimi,  Kaya   Avni,OKUR  MESUT,ÜSTYOL   LOKMAN,TEMEL   HAYRETT N,ÇAKSEN   HÜSEY  N (2020).  Acute  cyanide  poisoning after  eating  apricot pits:  a case report.    Turkish Archives  of Pediatrics, 47(2), 141-142. 
5. Editöre  Mektup, Erbey  Fatih,Rüzgar  Hacer,OKUR MESUT  (2020).    Risperidona ba  l   lökopeni ve  nötropeni  geli en  7  ya  nda  bir  olgu.   Anadolu  Psikiyatri  Dergisi, 12(3),  244-244.  
6. Vaka Takdimi,  Soysal  Zeyneb,OKUR  MESUT,ERÖZ   RECEP,Gün   Emrah,KOCABAY   KENAN,Be  ir   Fahri Halit (2015). MEGALENCEPHALIC LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY WITH  SUBCORTICAL  CYSTS WITH HOMOZYGOUS MUTATION (C.448DELC, P.LEU150 SER FSX11) ON EXON 6 OF MLC1 GENE..  Genetic   counseling (Geneva, Switzerland), 26(2), 233-6. 

Technical Note, Case Presentation, Research Note, etc.

1. Vaka Takdimi,  Özkan  Aybars,Bozkurter  Çil Asudan  Tu   çe,KAYA MURAT,Etçio   lu   nci,OKUR MESUT (2015).  Late   Presenting  Bochdalek   Hernia   With  Gastric   Perforation.   Pediatric  Emergency   Care, 31(1), 47-49. 
2. Vaka   Takdimi,  Özkan   Aybars,OKUR   MESUT,KAYA  MURAT,Büyükkaya  Ramazan,Katranc   Ali Osman,Küçük Adem (2013). An easy technique for removal  of  knotted catheter  in  the bladder: percutaneous  suprapubic   cystoscopic   intervention..     International   journal  of   clinical   and experimental medicine, 6(7), 603-5. 
3. Vaka Takdimi,  Özkan  Aybars,OKUR MESUT,KAYA   MURAT,Küçük   Adem  (2013).   A   Case  of Bronchogenic  Cyst  Mimicking Foreign  Body   Aspiration.  Pediatric   Emergency   Care,  29(7),   833-835. 
4. Vaka   Takdimi,  OKUR   MESUT,ERÖZ    RECEP,Mundlos    Stefan,  enses    Dursun    Ali,ÜLGEN   TEMEL ESRA, smailler  Zeynep  Bengül,ÖZÇEL K  DERYA (2012).   EEC  syndrome with  a  de novo  mutation    (c.953g gt  a)  on exon  7  of P63  gene:  a case report.    Genetic counseling  (Geneva,  Switzerland), 23(4), 483-5. 
5. Vaka Takdimi, Uslu Mustafa,OKUR MESUT,Gönen bak  (2012).  Low-grade Osteomyelitis  of  the Fifth Metatarsal  with  Possible Concomitant  Freiberg’s  Disease of  the  Metatarsal Head.    The  Journal of      Foot and Ankle Surgery, 51(6), 798-800. 
6. Vaka Takdimi,  Turan  Hakan,OKUR MESUT,Kaya  Ertu  rul,Gün  Emrah,Alia   ao   lu  Cihangir   (2012). Allergic  contact dermatitis  to  para-phenylenediamine  in a  tattoo:   a case report.   Cutaneous  and Ocular Toxicology, 32(2), 185-187. 
7. Vaka   Takdimi,   OKUR    MESUT,Turan    Hakan,Özkan    Aybars,Güne    Cemalettin,KOCABAY    KENAN (2012).    An extremely  rare  cause of  bruising  in children:  Autoerithrocyte  Sensitization Syndrome.  Turkish Journal of Hematology, 29(2), 201-203. 
8. Vaka Takdimi,  Öz  ahin  Mustafa,Uslu   Mustafa,  nanmaz  Erkan,OKUR   MESUT   (2012).  Bilateral Congenital Undescended Scapula (Sprengel  Deformity). American  Journal  of Physical  Medicine Rehabilitation, 91(4), 374 
9. Editöre  Mektup, Kaya  Avni,Ta   k  n  Gökmen Alpaslan,OKUR  MESUT,Bekta    Mehmet Selçuk,ÇAKSEN  HÜSEY  N (2012).  Infantile  Masturbation in   Monozygotic   Twins.  The   Journal   of  Sexual   Medicine, 9(1), 331-332. 
10. Editöre  Mektup, Kaya  Avni,OKUR  MESUT (2012).   Bee  sting in  mother  and urticarial  rash  in her    baby.. Indian pediatrics, 49(6), 499 
11. Vaka Takdimi, OKUR MESUT,Erbey Fatih,Bulut Gülay  (2011).  Phyllodes Tumor  in  a 16-Year-Old  Girl. Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 28(5), 444-446. 
12. Vaka   Takdimi,  OKUR   MESUT,Özkan   Aybars,GÜNE  CEMALETT  N,KAYA   MURAT,KOCABAY   KENAN (2011).   Case of isolated thrombocytopenia due to cobalamin deficiency..   International journal of   hematology, 94(5), 488-90., 
13. Vaka Takdimi,  Kaya   Avni,Aç kgöz   Mehmet,ÜSTYOL   LOKMAN,Avcu  Serhat,Sal   Ertan,OKUR MESUT,ÇAKSEN HÜSEY N (2010). A case of  acute  disseminated encephalomyelitis  mimicking leukodystrophy.. The Kurume medical journal, 
14. Vaka Takdimi,  Y  lmaz Cahide,OKUR   MESUT,Geylani   Hadi,ÇAKSEN  HÜSEY  N,TUNCER  O   UZ,ATA BÜLENT  (2010).  Chronic  mercury  poisoning: Report  of  two siblings.   Indian  Journal of  Occupational  and Environmental Medicine, 14(1), 17 
15. Vaka    Takdimi,   ÇAKSEN    HÜSEY N,Bartsch    Oliver,OKUR    MESUT,TEMEL    HAYRETT N,Aç kgöz  Mehmet,Y lmaz   Cahide   (2009).  Rubinstein-Taybi   syndrome   and  CREBBP   c.201   202delTA  mutation: a  case  presenting with   varicella   meningoencephalitis..   Genetic  counseling   (Geneva,   Switzerland), 

Non-Academic Experience

2009-2010        Specialist Doctor          VAN GYNAECOLOGY AND PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL (State)

EDUCATION:

2017 - Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat Diseases

2011 - Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2020 - to date - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2020 - Igdir State Hospital

2011 - 2011 - Malatya Dogansehir TSM

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Anatomical correlation between existence of concha bullosa and maxillary sinus volume.

Uygar Levent Demir1, ME Akca2, R Ozpar3, C Albayrak2, B Hakyemez

2. Functional and Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy with Single or Double Arytenoid Preservation, Thesis Study.

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

EDUCATION:

2009

Ankara Etlik Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics

2003

Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - to present

Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2009 - 2019

Yakacık Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital

PUBLICATIONS:

Articles Published in Journals Indexed in SCI, SSCI and AHCI

Isoflavones obtained from red clover improve both dyslipidemia and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

YİĞİT E., ÜNSAL S.

Climacteric , 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

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)

He was born in 1985 in Antalya. He completed his primary and secondary education in Antalya. Between 2003 and 2009, he studied at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. In 2009, he started his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital. During his residency, he worked in obstetrics, Gynecology, Oncology, Endoscopic Surgery, Perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), In and Menopause units.

In 2011, he spent two months in India studying actively on laparoscopy at World Laparoscopy Hospital. In 2014, he received the title of Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In the same year, he came 2nd in Turkey in the examination for Minor Specialty in Medicine and started his minor residency in Gynecological Oncology Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In 2017, he worked for three months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States. In 2018, he became a minor specialist in Gynecological Oncology Surgery. In the same year, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology awarded him the personally accredited European Gynecologist Oncologist certificate (3rd person in Turkey). For about 1.5 years, he served at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital under the Obligation of Civil Service. In 2019, he participated in active surgery and cadaver work together with Michael Höckel, one of the pioneers of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. That same year, he was a “visiting fellow” at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.

He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in August 2019. He participated in numerous national and international congresses, symposiums and workshops and served as guest speaker. His surgery videos have been selected as training videos by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and are published on their site for doctors.

He has 56 international and 10 national publications. He was the editor of the Turkish translation of the book, which is considered the main international source in Gynecological Oncology. He is the author of 7 chapters of international and national books. He has over 100 works in Turkey and abroad as oral presentations, poster presentations and panel presentations. He is refereeing for internationally respected journals. He has a good command of English. He follows up and implements all developments in his field.

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

EDUCATION:

• Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
• Kültür College (1984–1988)
• Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
• Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

• "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
• "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
• Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
• Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
• Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
• Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
• Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
• Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
• Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

• Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
• Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
• Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
• Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
• Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
• Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)