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.
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
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.
Hospital Administrator
2015 - 2018
Managed administrative and operational functions at one of Turkey's leading children's hospitals, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.
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.
Chief Physician
2003 - 2008
Directed medical services, focusing on the integration of patient-centered care with evidence-based medical practices.
Chief Physician
1996
Completed mandatory service as a physician, gaining foundational experience in diverse clinical settings.
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.
Areas of Expertise
Stroke Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Robotic Rehabilitation
Atroplasty Rehabilitation
Fracture Rehabilitation
Osteoarthritis (Calcification)
Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)
Fibromyalgia
Medicine
Education
Faculty of Medicine
Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Associate Professor: 12.10.2015
Publications
Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation
Read moreEducation History Doctor of Medicine | Anadolu University Class of 2001 • Ministry of HealthCertificate of Expertise • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association Participation Certificate Bachelor of Cosmetic Science Class of 2014 • plastic surgeon • Certificate of Preservation hair transplant • Anadolu University Education Certificate Dr. AHMET ELMACIOGLU TIP FAKULTESI ANADOLU TIP DOCTOR DIPLOMA March 2009to August 2011 (3 years, 5 months) • Dr. AHMET ELMACIOGLU has received an excellent evaluation from more than 19,000 patients on various sites that allow patients to write their opinions about the efficiency of doctors on the Internet, and some patients describe him as the best hair transplant doctor in Turkey • Dr. AHMET ELMACIOGLU specializes in hair transplantation, in addition to performing some other plastic surgeries. Work Experience • He worked at the International Medicine Hospital in Bagcilar, Istanbul, as a plastic surgeon in 2009 Relevant Skills • He had previously attended conferences in the United States and was a key member of the conference, which was based on hair loss treatment and was looking for hair loss solutions, and after that he made his decision to specialize in the field of hair transplantation. Volunteer Work and Affiliations Work Experience • He draws the front line professionally so that it does not appear to the patient after the transplantation, an unkind shape when the results appear, as he draws the front line is not straight, but draws and opens the transplantation channels in a zigzag manner, and from here it does not appear to the patient that he has done hair transplantation before • He previously worked in many hair transplant hospitals until he settled in Dream International Hospital, along with his medical team specialized in hair transplantation. He works as a general supervisor for doctors and specialists. • He had remarkable contributions in this particular field, as he was able to develop a device that now bears his name, which helps protect the donor area from damage, impact, or scarring. • The doctor started performing a hair transplant at the beginning of 2016 • Professional in Sapphire technique • It is one of the latest technologies in terms of large baldness and density • He listens to the patient and examines him before the operation. He always gives advice and is seriously keen for his patients to get the best results
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Name and Surname: Ismail BARUT
Date of Birth: January 01, 1984
English German, English Foreign Language: German
Educational Status:
Degree Department/Program School/University Year
Elementary School Üçgüllük Elementary School 1990-1996
Elementary Secondary School Iskenderun Five July Secondary School 1996-1998
Secondary Education High School Iskenderun Foreign Language is Mainly
High School
1998-2002
Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Ege University Faculty of Medicine / Izmir 12/09/2002-
29/06/2008
PhD General Surgery Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medicine
Faculty of Economics/Istanbul
19/01/2009-
20/03/2009
PhD in Plastic, Reconstructive and
Aesthetic Surgery
Gazi University Medicine
Faculty/Ankara
12/11/2009-
28/05/2016
Side Branch
Education
Hand Surgery Istanbul Hamidiye Etfal Education and
Research Hospital/Istanbul
18/06/2020-
13/09/2021
Special
Office
Plastic,Reconstructive and
Aesthetic Surgery
Nişantaşı/Şişli/Istanbul 01.06.2022-
Continue
it does
TASKS:
Title of the Task Place of the Task Year
General Practitioner Akkuş Kızılelma Medical Center /Ordu January 23, 09, 2008-
15/01/2009
Research Assistant Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General
Department of Surgery
19/01/2009-
20/03/2009
Research Assistant Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and
Department of Aesthetic Surgery
12/11/2009-
28/05/2016
Specialist Physician Ministry of Health University Van Education and Research
The Hospital
13/06/2016-
30/09/2017
Specialist Physician Burdur State Hospital 01/08/2018-
29/03/2019
Specialist Physician Ministry of Health University Van Education and Research
The Hospital
11/04/2019-
15/06/2020
Department Assistant Istanbul Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital 18/06/2020-
13/09/2021
Private Practice Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 01.06.2022-
Continues
works:
A. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings and Published in the Proceedings Books
A1. Sezgin B., Şencan A., Private B., Gunpowder I., Shibar S., Sarybaeva A., Ozmen S.
Neoderm in full-fold scalp defect accompanied by cranial bone defects
usage: A kenservative approach in a complicated Adams-Oliver syndrome. 33. National Turkish
Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress, Izmir, Turkey, September 14-18, 2011
A2. Sezgin B., Fındıkçıoğlu K.,Shibar Sh., Gunpowder I., Ayhan S., Latifoglu O .
Breast reduction in our clinic: A retrospective cross-sectional view. 33. National Turkish Plastics
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress, Izmir, Turkey, September 14-18, 2011
A3. South K., Bulam H., Hürkal D., Gunpowder I., Shibar S., Tuncer S.
Case Report: Purpura Fulminans. 34. National Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Kurultai,Rixos Sungate Hotel, Antalya,Turkey
B. Articles Published in International Refereed Journals:
B1. Technical Aspects and Difficulties in the Management of Head and Neck Cutaneous
Malignancies in Xeroderma Pigmentosum.Sibar S, Findikcioglu K, Erdal AI, Barut I, Ozmen S.Arch
Plastic Surgery . 2016 Jul;43(4):344-51. doi: 10.5999/aps.2016.43.4.344. Epub 2016 Jul 20.
B2. A new option for the reconstruction of orbital floor defects with heterologous cortical
bone.Ozel B, Findikcioglu K, Sezgin B, Guney K, Barut I, Ozmen S.J Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. 2015
Oct;43(8):1583-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2015.06.029. Epub 2015 Jul 4
B3. A recipient vessel modification in vaginal reconstruction with free jejunal flap.Ozmen S,
Sencan A, Sezgin B, Barut I, Yuksel O.Microsurgery. 2013 Sep;33(6):503-4. doi:
10.1002/micr.22121. Epub 2013 Jul 9.
C. National Courses and Congresses Attended by:
C1. V. Rhinoplasty Course Ankara / Turkey, May 10-12, 2012
C2. TRECD 34. October November 31st-November 4th, 2012 National Congress Antalya / Turkey
C3. XII. Experimental Animal Practice and Ethics Course Ankara / Turkey10-20 December 2012
C4. Prof. Dr. Ridvan EGE Basic Hand Surgery Course 8 Ankara / Turkey 27-28 September 2013
C5. 18. Basic Microsurgery Course Istanbul / Turkey November 19-23, 2013
C6. Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 36. National Congress Istanbul / Turkey 29
October November 1, 2014
C7. Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 37. National Congress Ankara / Turkey 4-7
November 2015
C8. Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 37. National Congress of Post-Bariatric
Surgical Course Ankara / Turkey 4-7
November 2015
C9.Basic training of communication skills in medicine. February 24-25, 2016.Gazi university/Ankara
C10. Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course.12-14
July 2019.Van/Turkey
D. International Courses and Congresses Attended by Dec
D1. EPSRC 5th European Plastic Surgery Research Council Hamburg / Germany 22-25August 2013
E. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
E1. Performed at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Hospital on March 17, 2012
I was in the third ‘ Face Transplant Operation’ of our country.
PLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
Undergraduate .
Faculty of MedicineEge University Faculty of Medicine/Izmir
2002-2008
Ph.D.
General Surgery Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty Istanbul 2008
PhD Plastic,
Reconstructive and Plastic surgery Gazi University Medicine Faculty/Ankara 2009-2016
Minor Brancheducation
Hand Surgery Istanbul Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul
07/2020- continue doing
General Practitioner Akku K1z1lelma HealthCenter/Ordu 2008-2009
Research Assistant Istanbul University Cerrahpa a Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery 2009
Research Assistant Gazi University Facultyof Medicine Del)artment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 2009-2016
Specialist Physician Ministryof Health University Van Training and Research Hospital 2016-2017 A
Specialist Burdur State Hospital2018-2019
Specialist Physician Ministryof Health University Van Training and Research Hospital 2019-2020
Minor Assistant Istanbul Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research HOSP.ital 2020-
continues
with Dream international
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