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.
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Сervix Conization | $1600 - $2000 |
Childbirth | $3000 - $4000 |
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy | $7000 - $8000 |
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tuncer is a distinguished cardiologist at Lokman Hekim Van Hospital with over 30 years of medical experience. Fluent in Turkish and English, he earned his medical degree from Selçuk University in 1989 and attained a professorship in cardiology at Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2014. He has held key roles in institutions like Seydisehir and Erzurum before joining Lokman Hekim in 2021. Known for his dedication to advancing cardiac care, he specializes in comprehensive cardiology services, ensuring quality patient care through his expertise and commitment to the medical field.
Read moreProf. 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.
Read moreDr. Eserdag has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology for the last 25 years and is one of the pioneers of aesthetic gynecology in Europe. Based mainly in Istanbul, and also in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey.
He trained at Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Educational Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Turkey.
Dr. Eserdag, in 2014, passed the board exam organized by the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) to become Turkey's one of first “Fellow of European Committee of Sexual Medicine” (FECSM) gynecologists.
In 2015, he established the “HERA Vaginismus Treatment, Education and Research Association”, the first national non-governmental organization in the field of vaginismus. He trained physicians and health professionals within the scope of this association.
Dr. Eserdag has received training from many leaders in the field during his vaginismus and genital aesthetics journey that started in the early 2000s. He acquired unique training experiences from some of the world’s most renowned experts when aesthetic genital surgery was in its infancy. Prof Adam Ostrzenski (Florida / USA-2011),ECAMS (Athens / Greece-2015),and Dr. Red Alinsod (California / USA-2016) are some of the mentors and organizations that he received training from. Through his own pioneering work, artistic skill and focus, he has refined and modified several techniques in order to offer to his patients the most effective treatments and the most beautiful results.
Assoc. Prof Eserdag is the inventor of the techniques of Inverted-Y Plasty procedure in clitoral hoodoplasty operations and Vestibulo-Introital Tightening Technique (VITT) in hymenoplasty surgeries in the literature. Many national and international studies of him on vaginismus have also been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Süleyman Eserdağ has more than 25 international articles, most of which are published in pubmed list and SCI journals.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eserdag became a senior faculty member at ECAMS (European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery) based in Ireland in 2015. Between 2015 and 2017, he gave hands-on genital aesthetics courses in Istanbul and in Vienna.
In 2017, he left this faculty and founded “ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology)”. In this association within the scope, Turkey, Northern Cyprus, India, Pakistan, UAE, Azerbaijan, The Philippines and Indonesia in as many countries, has provided one to one training of more than 1000 physicians from different countries. He organized two International RAGSS (Reconstructive Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) congresses in Istanbul in 2018 and 2019.
He was awarded the ‘Global Health Hero’ by MAX (International Cell Association) on April 30, 2021.
Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Eserdağ, MD is a member of the scientific committee of ‘International Association of Aesthetic Gynecology and Sexual Wellness (IAAGSW)’. He is an active member of ESSM (European Society of Sexual Medicine) and ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine). He also works as a part-time lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In 2020, he published the book “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, which he shared the editorship with two colleagues.
In 2021, he published the book “Female Aesthetic and Functional Genital Surgery”. This book has become the first book published in Turkey specifically in the genital aesthetics field, raised to much global interest, and after two months it’s been printed in English. In 2023, second edition of this book has been published by Springer bookstore (Switzerland).
He also wrote many chapters for international and national books. The books of “Basic Principles in Gynecology”, “Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies”, “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, “Urology Practical Tips”, “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health, Before and After Menopause”, and “Menopause” are some of them.
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CURRICULUM VITAE. José E. Batista-Miranda PhD MD Jan 2025
Correspondence (Uroclinica Center) : Via Augusta 158. Barcelona, Spain
Hospital: Centro Medico Teknon/ Grupo Quironsalud, Vilana 12. 08021 Barcelona, Spain.
Phone: 34- 687 99 54 57
Qualification: Qualfied urologist in Spain and UK (GMC specialist list)
Current position. Urodynamics Head and Consultant Urologist, CM Teknon, Barcelona, since 1996
Director, Uroclinica Team and Continentia Association ( continentia.org)
Co- director: Functional Urology program UAX University, Madridr
Previous professional Experience
2005- Senior Clinical Chief in Urodynamics. Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Barcelona.
1995-2003 Consultant Urologist. Urodynamics and Oncology Units. F. Puigvert, Barcelona.
1994 Fellow in Neuro-Urology. Boston University (Drs. Krane & Siroky) and Harvard´s Children´s Hospital (Dr. Bauer) Boston, USA (La Caixa grant).
1994- Registrar. Bristol Urological Institute,U.K.(Mr. Abrams) (Research Council grant)
Current Professional Practice: experience
Head of Urodynamics: on line reporting of over 2000 studies / year at 5 different locations.
General urology and functional urology clinic.
Surgery:
Urological and post-graduate training.
1997- PhD Thesis, Aut. Univ. of Barcelona (“Oxybutinin in children”) (Spanish Urol. Ass. Prize)
1994- Certified Urologist (Ministries of Health & Education)
1991-Urology Dept,USC Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.(Dr.Skinner) (Research Council grant)
1989-93- Residency in Urology. Fundacio Puigvert-National MIR program. (Dr. Solé Balcells).
Medical Education
1981-87-Medical Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). 1st Class Degree.
1985 & 86- Intern. Department of Surgery. Keiserin Elisabeth Spital, Viena, Austria.
1988-ECFMG Certificate (Permannent validation:February 1994)
Publications
103 papers in journals: including 25 in international Journals (see annex)
Editor of 2 books on clinical cases in Urodynamics.
Chapters in 4 books.
Co-editor "Impact Spanish Urology"
Translations for Br J Surgery, Advances in Urology, WHO/ICUD consultations .
Presentations at congresses
45, including 28 at international congresses (Eur. Ass. Urol, Am Urol Ass, ICS, SIU, see annex).
Post-graduate teaching ( President, “Continentia association” www.continentia.org )
23 ICS accredited courses on Urodynamics ( 5 English editions for Crotatia, Slonvenia, Hugary, Romania and Bulgaria)
9 CME international/ multi specialty study days on functional urology and urogynechology
Courses and talks at ICS and European Ass. meetings.
Pre-graduate teaching
2010- Bladder dysfunction module. Faculty of Medicine, Aut. Univ of Barcelona
1990-92 Director: Basic Medical English Course for students. Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona.
1992-93 Clinical tutor in Urology (including seminars) Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona .
Invited / elected committee membership and post graduate lecturer
WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)
WHO´s International Consultation on Incontinence (1999, 2001)
Member, Ethics Committee, BarcelonaMedical College.
Secretary, Institutional Review Board (Ethics Research committee. F. Puigvert)
Clinical tutor ellected by Urology residents.
Invited speaker in courses / symposiums in Spain, Mexico, Morocco and Italy.
Research projects / IRB approved trials / advisor.
1993- IPSS validation in Spanish
1994- Epristeride phase III clinical trial (Boston University)
1994- Bladder blood flow evaluation (Boston University)
1995- Cavidox (Quality of life in BPH patients, Almirall Laboratories)
1996- Tamsulosin phase IV clinical trial (Boehringer Laboratories)
1996- Vesica international surgical study (Boston scientific)
1997- European endourology panel (Boston scientific)
1997- YM 905, phase II clinical trial (Yamanouchi/ Astellas)
1998- present: Detrusor morphometry in obstruction (PhD thesis co-director)
2000- European panel on appropriate management on BPH (Erasmus University)
2001- Quality of life in radical prostatectomy vs brachytherapy. Use of FACT questionnaire.
2004- Effect of Aclidinium in Urology ( Almirall laboratories)
2008- 2015: Nocturia Study ( Astellas Europe)
2012- “Beyond” ( Astellas Multicenter study on Mirabegron) Principal Investigator
2014- Belive ( Astellas post- commercialization study)
2015- VHEA ( Hiperactive bladder in aging population, multicenter group; Principal investigator)
2019- Flow taker monitorization for nocturia ( Astellas grant)
2022- Idorsia Phase 3 nocturia study
2024- 3 researcher led studies: Ambulatory urodynamics register, Virtual reality, Tensi for overactive blader.
WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)
WHO´s International Consultation on incontinence (1999, 2001)
MEMBERSHIP. Spanish Urol.Ass, ICS.
Read moreAs one of the top board-certified Internal Medicine doctors, Anzhela Dvorkina, MD, is a firm believer in providing you the quality care that’s right for you. She offers an old-fashioned but everlasting atmosphere of trust and comfort at the Century Medical and Dental Center.
As a primary care physician for your whole family, Dr. Dvorkina has to address a large number of health issues. But she knows that if you need a specialist, there’s one right down the hall. Most often, she treats:
Muscle sprains
Joint pain or discomfort
Respiratory disorders
Common cold and sore throat
Substance abuse issues
Gut-related issues
Heart-related issues
Sports injuries
Pain management
Erectile dysfunction
Insomnia
Alzheimer’s disease
Arthritis
High blood pressure
High cholesterol and triglycerides
Diagnosing and Preventing Ailments
To diagnose the source of your pain or condition, Dr. Dvorkina relies on several tests and procedures. Once she knows what’s causing your problem, she can work to treat it. Some of these procedures include:
Annual physical check-ups
Cholesterol testing
Bone density tests
Rapid flu and strep testing
Flu shots
Allergy testing
24-hour heart monitoring
Lung function tests
Intravenous infusion for disease management
Tests for common problems in your ears and eyes
Dr. Dvorkina also provides wellness education during your visit. She advises you on how to live up to your full potential. She also teaches you different ways to prevent diseases for both the short-term and the long-term.
Steeped in Medical Training
Dr. Dvorkina obtained her medical degree from the Petrozavodsk State University, Faculty of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University and another fellowship, in Internal Medicine, at the Brooklyn Hospital Center.
She’s a member of the American College of Physicians. She’s been practicing in the U.S. since 1997, treating patients as a primary care physician. She’s fluent in English and Russian. Come in for a consultation with Dr. Dvorkina, one of the best doctors in Brooklyn NY.
Century Medical & Dental Center (Downtown Brooklyn)
200 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Century Medical & Dental Center (Gravesend)
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Brooklyn, NY 11223
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Read moreDmitriy Bronfman, MD is a practicing OBGYN (Obstetrician & Gynecologist) in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Bronfman graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University in 1998 and has been in practice for 19 years. He completed a residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center. Dr. Bronfman also specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He currently practices at Professional Gynecological Services and is affiliated with Lutheran Medical Center, New York Methodist Hospital and The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Dr. Bronfman accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, MVP Health Plan and Medicare. Dr. Bronfman also practices at Manhattan Beach Ob/Gyn in Brooklyn, NY.
SPECIALTIES
OBGYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Obstetrics Gynecology
Education
Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Brooklyn GYN Place is pleased to have Dr. Amir Marashi as part of our team of highly skilled Ob/Gyn Physicians. Dr. Amir Marashi has special interest in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery , and SILS surgery (single incision laparoscopy surgery).
In addition, Dr Amir Marashi offers complete Gynecological and Obstetrics Services, including:
Routine Evaluations
Screening and Diagnostic Evaluations
Gynecological Procedures
Cosmetic Procedures
Prenatal Care
Brooklyn GYN Place
142 Joralemon Street, #4CF,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Web Address https://brooklyngynplace.com/
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Working Hours:
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Read moreProf. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.
During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.
On the other hand; In order to learn , cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.
Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.
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Located in the heart of Nişantaşı, Istanbul, our clinic is a premier destination for personalized and advanced healthcare. Led by Dr. Emine Zeynep Yılmaz, a highly experienced specialist in , functional medicine, gynecology, and genital aesthetics, we combine cutting-edge technology with a holistic approach to meet your unique needs.
Dr. Yılmaz has worked in Turkey’s leading healthcare institutions, including Memorial Hospital, and now brings her expertise to her own clinic. Her commitment to innovation and patient-centered care ensures a seamless experience, whether you’re seeking treatments, hormonal balance, or aesthetic solutions.
At our clinic, we prioritize your comfort and well-being, offering state-of-the-art treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. Our comprehensive approach integrates both modern medicine and functional techniques to achieve optimal results.
Discover why international patients choose us for their health and wellness journey. Contact us today to start your transformation.
Read moreAfter his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.
In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.
In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.