Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Coronary, Angiography and Intervention
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ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY
Degree: Bachelor's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001
Degree: Master's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001
Specialization/Doctorate: Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2012
Associate Professorship: Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2018
Foreign Language: English, 67.5, 2007
H-index (WoS/Google): 8/10
Impact Factor: 8.1577
Key Research Work:
“Does apocynin increase liver regeneration in the partial hepatectomy model?” Yılmaz Bilgiç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural ÖZHAN, Azibe YILDIZ, Zeynep AKSUNGUR, Mehmet Erman ERDEMLİ, Nigar VARDI, Yusuf TÜRKÖZ, Sami AKBULUT, Adem KÖSE, Hakan PARLAKPINAR. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 (53), 1-12 Q3.
Declared Project Title, Year:
K.3.6. “Investigation of the Effects of Vinpocetine in Sepsis Created by Cecal Ligation and Puncture in Rats” (Principal Investigator), 2023
International Experience:
Advanced Endoscopy Training, Anam Hospital, South Korea (3 months, 2016)
Advanced ERCP Course, Olympus Training Center, Hamburg (2017)
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
Dr. Bilal Ergul, MD, is a pioneering force in the field of gastroenterology.
His innovative treatment protocols have transformed the lives of many patients, including a remarkable case where he successfully treated a patient with a Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery.
Dr. Bilal Ergul, often says, ‘Healing is more than treating a condition; it’s about restoring hope and improving lives.’ This philosophy is evident in every aspect of his work, making his and his team truly inspirational figure in the medical community."
He has authored around 100 publications in different academic topics
Education and Specialization:
Medical Degree: Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine (1985)
PhD in Pediatric Surgery: Erciyes University (1992)
European Diploma in Pediatric Surgery: UEMS (2000)
M.Sc. in Health Management: Beykent University (2009)
Minor Specialization in Pediatric Urology: Ministry of Health, Turkey (2011)
Professional Experience:
2014-2016: Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine
Areas of Interest:
Pediatric Urology
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Neonatal Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery in Children
Abdominal Laparoscopy
Liver Cyst
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Treatment of conditions such as undescended testicles, varicoceles, Wilms tumor, and other pediatric urological disorders.
Courses and Certifications:
ECFMG Certificate: American Medical Doctor Equivalence Certificate
Additional Training: Various specialized courses and fellowships in pediatric surgery and urology
Professional Memberships:
European Society of Pediatric Urology
Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery
Turkish Medical Association
National Pediatric Association
Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
Laboratory Animal Science Association
Read moreClinical experience
Residency in Urology Bellvitge University Hospital (2007/2012)
Urologist Bellvitge University Hospital. (May 2012/November 2021)
Head of Andrology Department, Bellvitge University Hospital. (February 2015/November 2021)
Head of Andrology Department Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (December 2021 present)
Director of the Institute of Andrology and Sexology. Quironsalud Group. (October 2015 January 2018).
Head of Andrology Department Teknon Medical Centre (November 2017 present)
Editor of the International Journal of Andrology (July 2016 present)
Clinical practice in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Sexology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York City (USA) (March 2016 May 2016)
Education
Doctor of Medicine (Universitat de Barcelona) degree with honors, 2006
Specialization in Urology Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, 2006 2012
Associate Professor of Clinical Andrology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), 2014
Participant of the European Board of Urology (Bruselas UEMS), 2012
Member of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (Estambul UEMS), 2014
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Personal information
Title: Associate Professor
Branch: Urology
Work History:
1 Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
2 Kars State Hospital
3 Çatalca İlyas Çokay State Hospital
4 Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Urology Clinic
5 Gayrettepe Florence Nightinagle Hospital
Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:
Laparoscopic Surgery
Education
2007 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
2012 - Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (Specialization)
Read moreProf. Dr. Erdem Akbal was born in 1978 in Kırıkkale. In 2015, he received training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Unit, focusing on Endoscopic Ultrasonography and advanced endoscopic procedures. In 2017, he trained at the Amsterdam Academic Medical Center in techniques such as endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, diffuse esophageal spasm, and endoscopic full-thickness resection for treating early-stage gastrointestinal system tumors. He also received training in high-resolution manometry and POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) for diagnosing esophageal diseases like achalasia. In 2018, he furthered his education in ESD and Balloon Enteroscopy at Jichi University.
Read moreWork and teaching experience:
April 2020 – present: Head of Pulmonology Service, Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona, Spain
October 2019 – present Doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Doctorate in Medicine)
December 2018 – present: Junior Physician, Pulmonology Department, El Pilar Hospital. Barcelona. Spain
October 2018-2019. Therapist. Emergency Service of the Teknon Medical Center. Barcelona. Spain.
March 2018 – December 2020: Data Manager of the EARCO Registry (European Collaboration on Clinical Trials Alpha-1). Coordinator of the MIDIMAR study (Characterization of the daily walking minutes variable as a useful indicator of physical activity in patients with COPD). Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain
January 2018 – present: Member of the research group of the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona. Spain.
November 2017 – February 2019: EPI-SCAN and CatCoVeR Clinical Trial Coordinator, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Pulmonology Service. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Barcelona. Spain
2006-2017 Pulmonologist. Head of the Pulmonology Service of the Valentina Canabal Clinical Center. Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Coordinator-Head of the Sleep and Lung Function Laboratory.
2006-2014 Chief Physician of the Pulmonology Service of the Central University Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto-Venezuela
2006-2013 Lecturer in the Department of Pulmonology for internal medicine residents. Faculty of Medicine. Antonio Maria Pineda Central University Hospital. Barquisimeto. Venezuela.
2006-2008 Lecturer-Professor (position by competition). Section of Physiology. Division of Functional Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Barquisimeto-Venezuela
2004-2005 Teaching Fellow in the subject: Pulmonary Functional Study for the Bachelor of Cardiopulmonary Technology. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Caracas-Venezuela.
2004-2005 Chief Resident Physician of the Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Service of the Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas.
2003-2006 Resident physician in Clinical Pulmonology at the Central University of Venezuela, University Hospital of Caracas.
2002-2003 Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Central Western University Lisandro Alvarado. Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda
2000-2003 Resident physician of the postgraduate course in internal medicine. Internal Medicine Service Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda
1999-2002 Faculty member and active researcher in the Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Centro Cidade Lisandro Alvarado
1999-2000 Rural Doctor at Padre Oliveros Hospital. Municipality of Nirgua. State of Yaracuy, Venezuela
1994-1998 Trainer-teacher (competitive position) Physiology Section. Department of Functional Sciences. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Central West University Lisandro Alvarado
1993-1997 Research Intern at the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology Levels I, II and III of the Council for Scientific, Humanitarian and Technological Development (CDCHT) of the Central-West University “Lisandro Alvarado”.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry:
Medical consultant for Pfizer Venezuela (Champix).
Medical consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Venezuela (SPIRIVA)
Director of the center (principal investigator) of clinical trials of phase IIIB of Novartis and AstraZeneca.
Qualification
2006 Pulmonology Specialist. Central University of Venezuela. University Hospital of Caracas. Venezuela
2003 Specialist in Internal Medicine. Central-Western University "Lisandro Alvarado" Central University Hospital Antonio Maria Pineda. Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Graduated with honors
1998. Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Central Technological University Lisandro Alvarado, Barquisimeto-Venezuela. Graduated with honors.
Publications
1.- Analysis of blood biomarkers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD co-occurrence (ACO). Gava G, Nunez A, Esquinas S, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Pirina P, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2020 Jun;17(3):306-310.
2.- Practical guide for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. COPD. 2019 Feb;16(1):1-7.
3.- Nunez A, Sarasate M, Loeb E, Esquinas S, Miravitles M, Barrecheguren M. Practical guidelines for the identification and diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). COPD. 2019 Feb 21:1-7.
4.- Sexual and skeletal muscle characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sonia J. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Abdon Mata, Noelina Hernadez. Respiratory Medicine (2011) 105, 88-94.
5.- Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes in skeletal muscle of patients with COPD Sonia H. Torres, Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Priva Zabner-Oziel, Valentina Wallis, Noelina Hernandez Arca Bronconeumol. 2009;45:75-80.
6.- Peripheral Muscle Changes in Non-COPD Smokers. Maria Montes de Oca, Eduardo Loeb, Sonia J. Torres, PhD, Juan De Sanctis, Noelina Hernandez, and Carlos Talamo, MD. CHEST, January 2008, vol. 133 no. 1 13–18
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A specialist in the digestive system through MIR from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona, he received his PhD from the University of Barcelona.
He completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Service of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic and then in the Department of Gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, USA), where he conducted cutting-edge research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
From 2004 to 2011 he worked in the Gastroenterology Department of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic / IDIBAPS, and since 2011 he has worked as a specialist doctor in the Digestive System Department of the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona.
He was a member of the Scientific Committee of ECCO and coordinator of the European project "IBDChip". He is the author of more than 150 publications and 500 presentations at conferences and conferences.
Experience:
Digestive system specialist, completed the MIR training program and completed his residency in this specialty at the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona between 1993 and 1996.
Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona with the qualification "Distinguished Diploma Unanimously". In 2001 he received the Distinguished Doctorate from the University of Barcelona.
Between 1997 and 1999, he completed his postgraduate training in the Gastroenterology Department of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona. Subsequently, he completed two internships in the Gastroenterology Department of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA, between 2000 and 2003, where he conducted cutting-edge research in the field of gastroenterology.
Since 2004 he has been working in the Gastroenterology Service of the Provincial Hospital of Barcelona / IDIBAPS, focusing on the treatment and research of inflammatory bowel diseases.
He is the author of numerous publications, conference papers and book chapters both nationally and internationally.
Member of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology, the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and the American Gastroenterological Association.
Areas of special interest: storage rhythm disorders, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and other causes of chronic intestinal inflammation.
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High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) | $17656.34 - $19863.38 |
Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser) | $11035.21 |
Nephrectomy | $18759.86 - $22070.43 |
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
Experience
On his return from London, he organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit of the Cardiology Service of the University Hospital Nuestra Señora del Pino in Las Palmas until 2000.
He later became Deputy Director of the Arrhythmia Department and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Jimenez Diaz Foundation in Madrid.
Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) Fellowship Program, positions he held for 6 years before moving to the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid in 2006.
Dr. Cabrera has been head of the cardiology department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening in 2006.
Since January 2013, he has also been Head of the Cardiology Department at the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and, in 2022, Head of Service at the new Olimpia Center.
He is a professor at the European University of Madrid, where he heads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology.
Qualification
Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. From 1994 to 1996 he completed postgraduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory) of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid.
Senior Research Fellow. National Heart and Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Heart Morphology under the direction of Prof. Robert H. Anderson in London (UK) in 1997.
Research and Teaching
Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, SEC Arrhythmia Section, European Society of Cardiology, Arrhythmia Working Group, European Heart Rhythm Association, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.
He serves on numerous committees for the selection and monitoring of fellowships and research projects of various national and international cardiology and cardiac arrhythmia societies.
Reviewer of articles for publication in the most relevant journals in the specialty. Journal of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, PACE, Europace, Heart Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Electrophysiology of Circulation, Journal of Interventional Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.
Member of the European Society of Cardiology
Member of the Arrhythmia Working Group
European Society of Cardiology
Member of the Arrhythmia Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.
Member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.
Member of the Selection and Control Committee of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Post-Residency Research Training Fellowships 2001-2002/2002-2003.
Evaluator and member of the selection committee for research, technological development and innovation projects of the Government of Extremadura. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2001-2004).
Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and the United Kingdom. Directorate General of Higher Education and Research (reference HB 1998-0030). Project title: Anatomical study of the cavities of the human heart and its application to clinical electrophysiology.
Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and Austria. Directorate General for Higher Education and Research (reference HU 1999-0002). Project title: Electromorphological analysis of the terminal crest and posterior pectineus muscle. Its importance as a morphological substrate in different types of supraventricular tachycardias.
Participation in the clinical commission and protocol of the study AZIMILIDE versus SOTALOL on programmed cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation. 2001-2003.
Read moreExperienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.
Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.
2022 : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University
2015 : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital
1997-2002: Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995 : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)
1982-1989 : TarsusAmerican College
Varicose Veins
Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms
Heart Aneurysms
TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:
Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department
Read moreAreas 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
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INTERNAL MEDICINE / GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND HEPATOLOGIST
Graduation (M.D. From)
Bachelor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Certificates
Diploma in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Diploma of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Current Positions
INTERNAL MEDICINE / GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND HEPATOLOGIST AT INTRARAT HOSPITAL
Read moreExpertise
INTERNAL MEDICINE / ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND METABOLISM
Graduation (M.D. From)
Bachelor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honor)
Certificates
Diploma in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medical Services .
Current Positions
INTERNAL MEDICINE / ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND METABOLISM AT INTRARAT HOSPITAL
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Education | |
1990-1996 | Degree: M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University |
1996-1997 | Internship Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya |
1999-2002 | Diploma of The Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital |
2003-2005 | Diploma in Respiratory Medicine and Critical Respiratory Diseases Phramongkutklao Hospital |
2005 | Study visit at St Paul Hospital Vancouver, Canada |
Work History | |
25400-7542 | Medical Doctor, Chest Disease Institute |
2002-2003 | Doctor, Lung Disease Unit, Chest Disease Institute |
2011-Present | Different private hospitals |
Prof. Dr. Halil Başel is a highly experienced cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon affiliated with Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. With decades of expertise, he specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries, thoracic procedures, and vascular interventions. He has contributed extensively to medical literature, presenting at numerous national and international congresses, particularly in areas like minimally invasive cardiovascular techniques, management of aneurysms, and advancements in thoracic surgery.
He has also been actively involved in educational and research endeavors, offering innovative approaches in heart and vascular surgeries, including treatments for valve disorders and peripheral arterial conditions.
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