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Professor Burhan Mayir Md
Colorectal surgeon
25 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic

Professor Burhan Mayir Md

Colorectal surgeon
25 years of experience

Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.

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Alaettin Celik
Pediatric surgeon
48 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Alaettin Celik

Pediatric surgeon
48 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı Ilyaslar Primary School in 1960, from Haydarpaşa High School in 1966 and from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1972. In the same year, he became an assistant in the 2nd Surgery Department of the Faculty of Examination, and between November 1975 and February 1976, he did his military service for 4 months in the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgical Surgery.

To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to expertise his speciality, he worked as a registrar at the London University “The Hospital for Sick Children” between 01.12.1978 – 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies. He became an associate professor in 1982.

In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of Pediatric Surgery Department of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department of Pediatric Surgery with a capacity of 30 inpatients, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants and specialists. In 1988 he became a professor. In addition to the Department of Pediatric Surgery, he was the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. Between 1995 and 1998, he served as the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He is a specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology. He has numerous cited and published clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, expert theses, free papers in domestic and international congresses (2014), Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

He is a member of various professional medicine associations. He is also a member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed and trained a large number of students, assistants, experts and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013. He retired from the age limit on 16.03.2016. The contracted working period in the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. The Council of Children's Tumors conducts weekly meetings and he is still working as Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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Burak Özkan
Plastic surgeon
16 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Burak Özkan

Plastic surgeon
16 years of experience

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

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Ilker Kahramanoglu
Obstetrician-gynecologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Ilker Kahramanoglu Clinic

Ilker Kahramanoglu

Obstetrician-gynecologist
16 years of experience

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.

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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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Davut Demir
General surgeon
11 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Lokman Hekim Van Hospital

Davut Demir

General surgeon
11 years of experience

Dr. Davut Demir, a General Surgery specialist, is skilled in laparoscopic surgery, oncological surgery, trauma surgery, and morbid obesity surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and currently practices at Lokman Hekim Van Hospital. Dr. Demir has previously worked at Ağrı Patnos State Hospital and Istanbul Hospital, gaining extensive experience across various surgical disciplines. His expertise allows him to offer advanced and comprehensive surgical care, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques and complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes.

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Ali Karahan
Hair transplant specialist
32 years of experience
4.4
60 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Quartz Hospital

Ali Karahan

Hair transplant specialist
32 years of experience

Dr. Ali Karahan, born in 1970 in Kahramanmaraş, graduated from Trakya University

Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He began his career as an emergency doctor and

completed his specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı

Training and Research Hospital in 2004. Following this, he served as an

anesthesiologist in various public and private hospitals.

Since 2009, Dr. Karahan has specialized in hair transplantation in Istanbul, managing

hair transplant clinics at prestigious hospitals such as Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa. His

expertise in hair transplantation has led him to participate in numerous national and

international conferences. Since 2019, he has continued to provide services in his own

clinic, known for his skill in achieving natural and successful results.

With over 25 years of experience and a strong dedication to his profession, Dr.

Karahan is recognized as one of the leading figures in the field of hair transplantation

in Turkey.

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Cengiz Asci
General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
ONEP PLASTIC SURGERY AND STEMCELLS CLINIC

Cengiz Asci

General surgeon
28 years of experience

Education:

  • 1990: Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 1997: Uludağ University, General Surgery Specialty Training
  • 2007: Başkent University, Healthcare Institution Management

Courses and Certifications:

  • 2009: Colchester University, London, UK – Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • 2015: SENATURK – Oncological Breast Surgery
  • 2016: World Laparoscopy Hospital, India – Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery (Diploma)
  • 2018: Medipol University – Mesotherapy
  • 2019: Dermaclinic, Seoul, Korea – Advanced Botulinum Toxin, Dermal Filler, and Thread Lifting
  • 2023: Marmara University – Cell Applications

Languages:

  • English
  • Spanish

Skills:

  • Received training in anti-aging and regenerative medicine applications.
  • Participated in various workshops across different cities, including fresh cadaver facial anatomy workshops, as an instructor and speaker in two congresses.
  • Acted as editor for multiple translated medical aesthetic books.
  • Main areas of interest include general surgery, aesthetic and therapeutic stem cell applications.
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak
General surgeon
28 years of experience
4.4
55 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

General surgeon
28 years of experience

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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4.4
55 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Mastectomy $800 - $1000
Radiofrequency ablation $5000
Stomach resection $2735
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Yusuf Acikgoz
Clinical oncologist
9 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Ankara
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Yusuf Acikgoz

Clinical oncologist
9 years of experience

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

  • 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
  • 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

  • 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
  • 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
  • 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
  • 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
  • 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

  • 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
  • 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

  • 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
  • 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
  • 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
  • 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
  • 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

  • Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
  • 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
  • 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
  • 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
  • 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
  • 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
  • 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
  • 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
  • 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
  • Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020
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Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu
Surgical oncologist
22 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu

Surgical oncologist
22 years of experience

Name-Surname: İbrahim Aliosmanoğlu 

DOB: 08.02.1979 

EDUCATION Degree Dept Univercity Year MD Medicine Uludağ Unv.Faculty of Medicine 

1996-2002 Residency programe General Surgery Başkent Unv.Faculty of Medicine 2003-2008 

POST-GRADUATE TRAINING Op.Dr. Surgeon in Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital 

2009-2010 Assistant Profesor Dicle Unv.Faculty Of Medicine General Surgery Dept 2010-2013 Associate Profesor Akdeniz Unv.Faculty Of Medicine General Surgery Dept 

2013-2014 Associate Profesor Akdeniz Unv.Faculty Of Medicine General Surgery Dept 

2014-2016 Professor Medicalpark Hospital Complex Organ Transplantation Unit 2019- He has performed over 2000 various hepatobiliary surgeries with %95 success ratio and 1000 liver transplantation surgeries with %90 success ratio 

ROJECTS 1. Effect of ellagic aside on experimental intraabdominal addsions on rats,Research Project, Dicle Unv Scientific Research Project (2012/38), 2012. 

2. Effect of erythropoetinon serum and liver zinc-copper levels on rats experimental obstructive jaundice. Research Project, Dicle Unv Scientific Research Project (2011/42), 2011. 

3.The protective effect of cafeic asside phenyl ester on rats pancreatic an hepatic damage due to izoniazide and riphampicine.Research project Dicle Unv Scientific Research Project (2010/26), 2010. 

MANAGEMENT İSSUES 

Responsible of Kidney Transplantation of Dicle Unv Hospitals– 2011 Responsible of Akdeniz University Hospital Hastanesi Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit (2015) Manager of Akdeniz University Hospital Hastanesi Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit (2015) 

 

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Mehmet Karaca
Gynecologic oncologist
30 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Mehmet Karaca

Gynecologic oncologist
30 years of experience

Professor Dr. Mehmet Karaca

DOB: 1971, 

Place Of. Birth: Antalya. 

Foreign Languages ​​Known: English

Medical Interests Cancer Center Schools / trainings Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Medical Interests gynecological cancers Pregnancy high risk pregnancy laparoscopic surgery Urogynecology genital aesthetics in

 Schools / trainings

1993 - Undergraduate Medicine Akdeniz University    

1993 - Master's Degree in Medicine Akdeniz University     1999 - PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University    

2011 - Minor Gynecological oncology surgery Ministry of Health experiences

2002 - 2005 - Gaziantep University - faculty of medicine - faculty member

2006 - 2010 - Kafkas University faculty of medicine - faculty member

2010 - 2014 - Antalya Training and Research Hospital - clinical chief

2014 - 2021 - Medstar Yıldız Hospital

2018 - 2021 - Gelisim University faculty member

2021 - present - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

 

 

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Oztekin Oto
Cardiovascular surgeon
40 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Heart Surgery Turkey

Oztekin Oto

Cardiovascular surgeon
40 years of experience

Biography

Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Highly regarded medical professional with extensive experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, performing groundbreaking procedures, and leading highly successful departments to advance healthcare treatments worldwide. Accomplished professional that has pioneered surgeries, published over 100 papers in international journals, and presented over 2K lectures worldwide. Expert surgeon with strong record of founding and leading associations, creating departments to support cardiovascular treatments, and facilitating comprehensive instruction to bolster student knowledge and practice of advanced medical procedures/treatments.

Professional Expertise Fields

Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery

Heart TX and Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

Total Arterial Coronary Bypass Surgery

 

 

 

Minimally Invasive Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Congenital Heart Surgery

 

 

Coronary Artery Bypass Operations

Adult Congenital Heart Surgery

Pioneering Accomplishments in Surgery

First Heart-Lung Transplantation (1998)

First Heart Transplantation in Child (1998)

First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (1999)

First PDA Closure by VATS (1999)

First Domino Procedure (1999)

Thoracoscopic Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)

Minimal Invasive Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)

 

 

 

Professional Experience

1989-2023 (Present) – Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

2004-2023 (Present) – President, Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2014-2016 – President, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Heart Transplantation Center License Renewal, Dokuz Eylül University

2000 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Adult Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1996 – Assigned as Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University

1996 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Child Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Founded Pediatric and Newborn Heart Surgery Program, Dokuz Eylul University

1989-2001 – Founding Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1989 – House Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh

Education

2011 – Received Ministry of Health of Turkey Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Certificate

1996 – Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1986-1989 – Military Service at Gülhane Military Academy Hospital and Compulsory Service at Higher Specialization Hospital of Turkey

1980-1986 – Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery (Clinical Directors: Prof. Dr. Aydın Aytac and Prof. Dr. Yüksel Bozer), Hacettepe University

1974-1980 – School of Medicine, Hacettepe University

Professional Affiliations

2004 – Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

2002 – Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS)

2001 – Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

2000 – Member, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

1996 – Member, Turkish Association of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

1995 – Member, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

1993 – Member, National Society of Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Organ Transplant Association

1992 – Member, European Society of Vascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)

1987 – Member, Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International and National Duties and Professional Activities

2023 – Chairman, Asian Heart Society Council on Cardiovascular Surgery

2005-2024 – President, International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS) (Annual congress organization of Heart and Heart Foundation of Turkey)

2012-2014 – President, of European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2011 – Director of Transplantation Institute, Dokuz Eylul University

2010 – Treasurer, European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2010 – President, 59th Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery in conjunction with 6th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Board Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiac

2008-2009 – 1st and 2nd Training Courses of GUCH Working Group in European Society of Cardiology in conjunction with 4th and 5th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – ISMICS Winter Workshop Presidency 3th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – Treasurer, Working Group of GUCH in European Society of Cardiology

2005 – Cardiovascular Advisory to the Board of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group Treasurer, Founder President

2004-2023 (Present) – Founder of Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2004 – Founder President, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2002-2004 – Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology

2002 – Chair of the European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2000 – 2002 Vice Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology,

1998 – Vice President, Cardiovascular Working Group of the European Society of Cardiology

1998 – Vice President, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

1996-1998 – President, Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Symposiums in Izmir

1996 – President, 8th National Vascular Surgery Congress

1996 – Board Member, National Society of Pediatric Cardiology

1995-1999 – President, Local Monthly Cardiovascular Surgery Meetings in Izmir

1995 – Establishment and Presidency, National Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association Izmir Branch

1993 – President, European Society of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International Editorial Duties

Heart Surgery Forum

Innovations

E-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Editor-in-Chief)

Congress Scientific Programme Committee Membership

European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC)

International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Congress (ISMICS)

World Congress of Cardiology (WCC)

The European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (ESCVS)

International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS)

Scholarships – Certificates – Awards

2011 – Best Innovative Surgeon Award, Euro – Asian Bridge Meeting

1974 – Cumhuriyet High School, Ankara “First Degree Graduation”

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