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Sertac Cicek
Cardiovascular surgeon
38 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Sertac Cicek

Cardiovascular surgeon
38 years of experience

Medical Interests

Complex congenital & pediatric Cardiac Surgery 

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery 

Cardiac Reoperation 

Valve sparing aortic root replacement 

Complex mitral repairs 

Complex aortic Repairs 

Ozaki aortic repairs 

Ebstein & Triscupid valve repairs 

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgery 

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery 

Arterial and Hybrid CABG

Education 

Chief of Department - Liv Hospital Vadistanbul Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Present Academic Rank and Position 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Medical School 09/1979 -09/1983 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - MD 09/1983 -09/1985 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Internship, General Surgery and Medicine 1985 - 1986 

GATA and TYIH, Ankara, Turkey - Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery 1988 - 1993 

Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery 02/1995 -07/1995 

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation 1995-1997 

USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California - Fellow, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation 1997-1998 

Certification 

Board Certifications 

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) ECFMG Certificate (Valid indefinitely) 1988 - Present 

Ministry of Health, Turkey 

Cardiovascular Surgery 1993 

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery (PCVS) 2011 

Licensure 

Turkey (Medical) 06/1985- Present 

Minnesota 1002 (Medical) 02/2017 – Present 

WV Medical 05/2020 – Present 

Honors and Awards 

Summa Cum Laude - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1985 

Graduated Summa Cum Laude - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Medical Corps Officer Training School 1986 

GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific and Academic Achievement Award - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1996 

Sandoz Scientific Research Award 1996 

Listed in "Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare" - Mariuis Who's Who 2000 - 2020 

Presidential Citation - Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery 2004 

Gordon K.Danielson Visiting Professor - Mayo Clinic Rochester Hospitals, Mayo Clinic 2013 - Present 

Memberships 

American Association for Thoracic Surgery Member 2009 - Present 

American College of Cardiology Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Chest Physicians Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Surgeons Fellow American College of Physician Executives Member 2007 - Present 

Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society Member 1995 - Present 

Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS) Member European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery Member 1998 - Present 

European Association for Congenital Heart Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

European Association for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Surgical Working Group Member 2008 - Present 

International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Mayo Alumni Association Alumni Member 1997 – Present / Board Member 2016-2022 

New York Academy of Sciences Member 1988 - Present 

Priestly Society Member 1997 - Present 

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

Turkish Medical Association Member 1988 - Present 

Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1993 - Present 

World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Founding Member 2007- Present

 

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Ahmet Oktem
Neonatologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ahmet Oktem

Neonatologist
24 years of experience

Education: 

  • HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Pediatrics and Pediatric Health Sciences in 2017.
  • UFUK UNIVERSITY: Specialized in Basic Biotechnology (Ph.D.) in 2011.
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Obtained Doctorate in Medicine in 2021.
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 2006.
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  • Experience: 
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  • 2017 Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Neonatoloji
  • 2011 Ufuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları
  • 2006 Ankara Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi
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Ahmet Oktem
Neonatologist
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ahmet Oktem

Neonatologist
15 years of experience

Education:

Medical Specialization

Hacettepe University 2017 - 2007

Medical Specialization (Minor)

Ufuk University 2011 - 2009

Doctorate

Ankara University 2021 - 2000

Undergraduate

Ankara University 2006

Experience: 

Research Assistant

Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University

September 01, 2009 - October 08, 2021

Research Assistant

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University

February 27, 2014 - February 28, 2017

Research Assistant

Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research and Application Center, Ufuk University

November 27, 2007 - December 09, 2011

 

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Hulusi Kocak
Pediatrician
55 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Hulusi Kocak

Pediatrician
55 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Hulusi Koçak began his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1963 and graduated in 1969. He specialized in Pediatric Nephrology and Child Rheumatology Department at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1969-1973.

Between 1975-1978, Prof. Dr. Koçak worked as a faculty member in the Pediatric Nephrology department at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, and between 1978-1982, he worked at the university hospital as an "Associate Professor". Between 1982-1992, he worked as a faculty member at Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and obtained the title of "Professor" in 1989.

Between 1993-1998, Prof. Dr. Koçak worked as a Pediatric Nephrology Unit Specialist at Ankara Social Security Institution Pediatric Diseases Specialization Hospital, and between 1999-2013, he worked at MedArt-Akman Medicorium Healthcare Enterprises-Child Health and Diseases Hospital as a Pediatric Nephrology Unit Specialist. He currently continues his professional work at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Hulusi Koçak, who has treated numerous patients in Pediatric Nephrology, has medical interests including:

Apgar Score

Kidney (Renal) Biopsy

Growth Hormone Test

Injection IM

Injection IV

ESD (Sedimentation)

Phototherapy

Hemapheresis

Hemodialysis

Lithotripsy

Nephrectomy

Nephrostomy

Peritoneal Dialysis

Percutaneous Needle Aspiration

Percutaneous Nephrostomy

Renal Ultrasound

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

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Mehmet Emre Tascilar
Endocrinologist
34 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Mehmet Emre Tascilar

Endocrinologist
34 years of experience

He graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1990. In 1991, he took a course in Aviation and Space Medicine and Physiology in Eskişehir Aviation and Space Medicine Center. He worked as a flight doctor between 1990-1993. He received his specialization in Pediatric Health and Diseases from the Department of Pediatrics at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1993-1997. He worked as a paediatrician at Güzelyalı Air Hospital between 1997-1999. He worked as an assistant professor at the Department of Pediatrics at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 1999-2002. He worked as a research fellow at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics between 2002-2003. He worked as an assistant professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy between 2006-2011. He became an associate professor in 2011 and a full professor in 2018. He currently works at Koru Ankara Hospital and his medical interests include:

Diabetes Mellitus Obesity

Thyroid Disorders

Growth and Development Disorders

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Calcium Metabolism Disorders

Menstrual Disorders

Early Puberty-Late Puberty and Other Puberty Problems

Gender Development Disorders

Pituitary Gland Disorders

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Jose Federico Cortes Lopez
General practitioner
21 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine

Jose Federico Cortes Lopez

General practitioner
21 years of experience
  • Expert in managing common pediatric conditions: asthma, ADHD, autism, etc.
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Icsel Duru Yildirim
Child psychiatrist
10 years of experience

Icsel Duru Yildirim

Child psychiatrist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
Doctor's visit price on request
Medication treatment for epilepsy $200 - $500
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Tugcin Bora Polat
Cardiologist
26 years of experience

Tugcin Bora Polat

Cardiologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
Keon Hee Yoo
21 years of experience
4.5
22 reviews

Keon Hee Yoo

21 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Medical Center
Ki Woong Sung
26 years of experience
4.5
22 reviews

Ki Woong Sung

26 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Medical Center
Allappa V Bankar
4.7
3 reviews
India, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospitals

Pediatrician

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Anna Febrer Rotger
4.8
38 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Vadim Kapuller
Pediatrician
36 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews

Vadim Kapuller

Pediatrician
36 years of experience
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center
Polina Stepensky
Hematologist
26 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Polina Stepensky

Hematologist
26 years of experience
Dr. Polina Stepensky is an experienced doctor with 20 years of practice, specializing in saving the lives of children through transplants. She is highly sought after by parents of children with rare blood cancer diseases and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018.Read more
Mark Starik
Dentist
11 years of experience

Mark Starik

Dentist
11 years of experience
Ukraine, Dnipro
Amel Dental Clinic
Andrea Ulbrich
Pediatrician
25 years of experience
4.6
18 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

Andrea Ulbrich

Pediatrician
25 years of experience
Dr. Andrea Ulbrich is a specialist in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. She provides services in maternity prep, vaccination information, pediatrics, children's care for acute and chronic diseases, preventive examinations, and children's rheumatology. She has experience in finding out joint pain, joint swelling, muscle pain, relapsing fever, Lyme disease, vascular inflammation, systemic lupus erythematosus, chronic osteomyelitis, and antibody therapy.Read more
Gökçe Gülşen
Pediatrician
36 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Gökçe Gülşen

Pediatrician
36 years of experience
A medical doctor with a medical degree from Ankara University and a specialization in Pediatrics. Has worked in various hospitals, private practices and universities since 1988, and holds a Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate.Read more
Doctor Hasret Demirci
Dentist
7 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
NATURAL CLINIC

Doctor Hasret Demirci

Dentist
7 years of experience
Dr. Hasret Demirci is a dentist specializing in operative surgery with academic competence.Read more
Doctor Burak Demir
Dentist
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
NATURAL CLINIC

Doctor Burak Demir

Dentist
11 years of experience
Dr. Burak Demir is a dentist who started his professional career in 2022. He completed his education at Çukurova University, Department of Dentistry. He has participated in multiple congresses and workshops and holds various awards and memberships.Read more