Best surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 137 doctors

Experience:

2017- Private Practice

2017 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic – Endorphin Center – Istanbul

2016-2017 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist – Bitlis State Hospital

2010-2015 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic – Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Istanbul

2009 – General Practitioner – Çekmeköy Taşdelen Health Center – Istanbul

courses

27-28 September 2013, Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege 8. Basic Hand Surgery, Acute Hand Injuries Course, Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

7-11 January 2014, 19th Basic Microsurgery Course, Reconstructive Microsurgery Association, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

16-25 January 2014, Experimental Animals Use Course, Yeditepe University Experimental Animals Ethics Committee, Istanbul

VIII. Plastic Surgery School (11-18 April 2015) Akra Barut Hotel, Antalya

Prof. Bülent Erol, MDE

Education

• 2017- - Title of Profesor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2012-2017 - Associate professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2011-2012 - Associate professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2006-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 1997-2003 - Expertise in Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul Medical Faculty, Urology
• 1991-1997 - İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Master's Degree

Experience

• 2003 – 2006 - V.K.V Amerikan Hospital, Urology/ Centre
• 2006 – 2007 - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology
• 2007-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2011-2012 - Associate Professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2012-2017 - Associate Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2017-2019 - Title of Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2019- Bahçeci Fulya Centre / İstanbul

Rewards

EROL B., 25ci National Urology Congress Endourology sub-branch Best Paper Award, Turkish Urolgoy Association, October 2016
EROL B., Academic encouragement medical faculty winner, Istanbul Medeniyet University Rector, April 2016

Patent

Erol B., Patent, Türkiye 2014.
Erol B, Patent, Avrupa 2019
DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNETIC-MICRO PARTICLES THAT PROVIDE CONTROLLED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN (GAG) RELEASE AND THE INTRAVESICAL USAGE OF IT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

Neururology: Sacral, Pudendal and Tibial Neuromodulation, Trigger Point Injections-Botox. Beaumont Hospital, Detroit-Michigan, USA, 2019
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstruction & Neururology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2011
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urological Institute, Minimal Invasive Surgery, 2008
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, Charité Hospital, Berlin, Department of Urology, 2006
Male and Female Sexual Health, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, 1999-2000

Courses Given

2006-2019

Male In

Male Sexual Dysfunction

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Nöroüroloj of-Urodynamics

Urinary Incontinence in Male and Female

Pevic Organ Prolapse in Women

Pelvic Pain

Bladder Pain Syndrome-Interstitial Cystitis

Supported Projects

KALCIOĞLU M. T. , SAMASTI M., EROL B., KÜRÜM E., ATIŞ G., KARA M. A. , OVALI H. F. , Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi 2, 2016 - 2019

SAMASTI M., KALCIOĞLU M. T. , AKALIN İ., IRAZ M., EROL B., POYANLI O., KÜRÜM E., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi, 2015 - 2016

KARAMAN M. İ. , YILMAZ S. N. , EROL B., ÇAŞKURLU T., EFİLOĞLU Ö., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, AGRESİF PROSTAT KANSERİ ETYOLOJİSİNDE miRNA VE TREG İLİŞKİSİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI, 2015 - 2016

SAMASTI M., POYANLI O. Ş. , KALCIOĞLU M. T. , IRAZ M., EROL B., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, "Medeniyet Medical Journal" isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınlanması, 2015 - 2015

Activities in Scientific Journals

SM Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

Turkish Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

International Archives of Urology and Complications, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

Journal of Nephrology Research Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues

MEDICAL JOURNAL Civilizations, Editorial Board Member, 2014 - Continues

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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

Surgeon Ekrem Keskin was born in 1986 in Istanbul. He completed his education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2010, and was awarded the title of Medical Doctor. During his residency training he was instructed in nose, facial and breast aesthetics under the supervision of James Zins, MD and Raffi Gurunluoglu, MD, at Cleveland Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Cleveland, OHIO-USA in 2016. After 5 years of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery training, he completed his specialization and became a Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

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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

Pioneering Accomplishments in Surgery

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”