Treatment in Istanbul (Turkey)

Dr. Aylin Turan is a highly experienced Dentist Aesthetician with expertise in Bleaching Cosmetics, Implants, Porcelain Fillings, Laminate Veneers, Composites, and Metal Supported Porcelain. She is a member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Association, has completed various courses related to cosmetic dentistry, and graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry.

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BAHÇELİEVLER MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2013 - 2017, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2007 - 2009, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

NISA HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2007 - 2009, Sanliurfa/Türkiye

CEYLANPINAR STATE HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

2006 - 2007, Istanbul/Türkiye

GUMUSSUYU MILITARY HOSPITAL

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist

Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist

2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDISTATE KAVACIK HOSPITAL

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist

2012 - 2017, Ankara/Türkiye

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist

2008 - 2012, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Deputy Clinical Chief of Pediatric Hematology Clinic Deputy Chief of KİT Unit

2007 - 2008, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

ABDURRAHMAN YURTASLAN ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL

Pediatric Hematology Clinic Sub-branch Compulsory Service

2004 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Pediatric Hematology Unit Subspecialty Assistant

1997 - 2004, Ankara/Türkiye

DR. SAMİ ULUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Chief Assistant Assistant

Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Tonguç Işken is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with experience in facial cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, stem cell therapy, fat tissue transplantations, (Platelet-rich therapy) and diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers. He has earned two TÜBİTAK science incentive awards, and is a member of several organizations.

Dr. Semra Kahraman is an experienced specialist in , andrology, genetics, in treatment and preimplantation genetic diagnosis based in Istanbul, Turkey. With extensive work experience and extensive scientific contributions, she is a respected professional in the field, having been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine and a Star Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey

VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey

MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2021 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDISTATE KAVACIK HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2016 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

DEMİROĞLU BILIM UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE ŞİŞLİ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Head of Ear Nose and Throat Department

2014 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI KOLAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL

Ear Nose Throat Diseases Specialist

2013 - 2014, Izmir/Türkiye

IZMIR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Associate Professor of Ear Nose and Throat Department

2002 - 2013, Malatya/Türkiye

INONU UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Associate Professor of Ear Nose and Throat Department (Lecturer)

1997 - 2002, Malatya/Türkiye

INONU UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Research Assistant at the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat

Dr. Tarık Akar graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and was granted the title of “Internist” in 2004. He has published 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and 25 local and international congress presentations. His fields of medical interest include Achalasia, ESD, ERCP, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Gastroparesis.

Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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Assoc. Prof. Selman SARICA, M.D. is an experienced Otorhinolaryngologist with expertise in Otology, Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Snoring Surgery, Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Tumors, Laryngology, Functional Nasal Surgeries, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, and Salivary Gland Diseases. He has a medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and an expertise from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Department of Otorhinolaryngology. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the same university.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref Başal was born in 1971 in Kırıkkale and completed

his primary and secondary education in Kırıkkale. In 1984, he entered

Maltepe Military High School and graduated in 1988. He continued his

medical education at GATA Military Medical Faculty between 1988-1994

and graduated in 1994.

Following his graduation, he completed his internship at GATA Training Hospital in 1994-1995. He

served as chief infirmary physician at Siirt Gendarmerie Regional Command in 1995-1996 and Batman

Gendarmerie Regional Command in 1996-1997. Between November 2010 and November 2011, he

worked as a clinical fellow in Uro-oncology and received urologic robotic surgery training at Colombia

University Cancer Center in New York, United States of America. In October 2011, he completed his

training at Hackensack University Medical Center daVinci Training Center in the United States and

received the “Console Surgeon” certificate in robotic surgery.

In 2013, he was appointed as Associate Professor at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital

Urology Clinic and between September 2016 and October 2017, he continued this duty at SBU Sultan

Abdülhamit Han Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic and worked as a docent faculty

member in SBU Urology Department. Between October 2017 and December 2018, he served as the

education officer at SBU Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

In July 2021, he retired as an Associate Professor at SBU Urology Department. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref

Başal, who has trained many experts and academicians in the field of urology, has many articles in

national and international journals in his field, has advanced surgical experience in his field, has

performed numerous surgeries related to his subject, has organized courses on this subject and has

participated in many courses as an instructor.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref Başal is fluent in English and thus able to communicate effectively in the

international medical environment.

The doctor specializes in ear infections and repair of the tympanic membrane, as well as other procedures such as rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, placement of ventilation tube, snoring, sleep apnea surgery, vocal cord nodules, cysts, polyps, edema, laryngoscopy, MLS, laryngectomy, cervical lymph node dissection, neck dissection, head and neck tumor surgery, reconstruction, and microlaryngosurgery. He has an undergraduate degree from Inonu University and has trained at several institutions including Abant Izzet Baysal University, the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Gazi University, and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has worked at private hospitals and health centers in Istanbul and Malatya.