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The doctor specializes in the management and treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid diseases, diabetes, and vascular problems. With a focus on the follow-up of chronic diseases and etiology-diagnosis studies, the doctor has extensive experience in various medical institutions.

Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and further specialized there, the doctor also holds a master's degree in Health Management from Okan University. The doctor has worked in numerous hospitals and health centers, contributing significantly to patient care and medical research.

Dr. Umit Tuncel is an ENT specialist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ENT residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (1993–1996). He has more than 30 years of ENT experience in Turkey.

He was Head of Clinic at Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital (2005–2008) and at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital (2008–2018, 2022–2024). This totals about 15 years in leadership roles. His practice focuses on head and neck cancers, surgery for snoring and sleep apnea, rhinoplasty, and pediatric ENT. He is currently an ENT specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2024–present).

Dr. Görkem Özgen is a general surgeon with many years of clinical experience. He has a strong academic background. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program). He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

He has worked in public and private healthcare institutions. He brings this experience to his private practice. His clinical focus includes obesity treatment, breast diseases, abdominal wall hernias, and anorectal disorders. He uses current, safe, and science-based surgical methods within a multidisciplinary care model.

2005 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1982 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Neurology Specialist

2004 - 2006, Istanbul/Türkiye

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2002 - 2004, Istanbul/Türkiye

GERMAN HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

1980 - 1982, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MASLAK MILITARY HOSPITAL

(Military Service), Neurology Specialist

Dr. Volkan Seneger completed medical school at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2014). He then trained in psychiatry at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital (2015–2019). He worked as a general practitioner at Erzurum Aşkale State Hospital (2014–2015). He practiced psychiatry at Düzce Atatürk State Hospital (2019–2022), Istanbul Pendik State Hospital (2022–2025), and Private Mercan Hospital (2025).

He currently practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). He is a member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Ankara University and completed a medical specialty in Ophthalmology there. Specializing in corneal diseases and cornea transplantation, the doctor has authored numerous papers and performed a significant number of surgeries in these fields. Areas of medical interest include general eye examination, cataract, glaucoma, corneal and conjunctival diseases, and cornea transplant. The doctor has held academic positions at Ankara University and Selcuk University, contributing to 175 scientific publications and 3 book chapters.

2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

2006 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist

2001 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1996 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Founder and Head of Adolescent Science Branch

1993 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Member of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1992 - 1993, London/London/England

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

Visiting Chief Resident of Pediatric Endocrinology and Cellular Endocrinology

1989 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Chief Assistant of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

1987 - 1989, /Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY NO.6 AÇSAP

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

1985 - 1987, /Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SEREFLIKOCHISAR STATE HOSPITAL

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

2020 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2009 - 2020, Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE SİŞLİ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2008 - 2008, Sakarya/Türkiye

SAKARYA YENİKENT STATE HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

2007 - 2008, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL

Neurology Specialist

The doctor graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a medical specialty in cardiology at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. The doctor has conducted extensive research on endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, coronary artery disease imaging through stress tests, and ambulatory cardiac monitoring. The doctor is proficient in procedures such as Holter tests, balloon valvuloplasty, and temporary pacemaker implantation. Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Süveyda Gözüküçük completed her medical education at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. She then specialized in Infectious Diseases at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and is currently serving her patients in the Infectious Diseases department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her medical interests include Infection Management in Special Convalescence (Immunocompromised), Hospital Infections, and Sterilization and Disinfection.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Hospital Infections
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Hepatitis

Op. Dr. Yasemin Ongun is a specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery. She graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In 2008, she completed advanced training in Otology-Neurotology, Audiology, and Head and Neck Surgery at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Ongun has worked in both public and private healthcare settings. She served at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital and held the position of deputy chief physician in private hospitals. She has performed many surgeries, with a focus on rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, pediatric ENT procedures, otoplasty, and hearing-related operations.

Assoc. Prof. Elif Evrim EKIN completed her education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine between and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. In 2003 she received her Radiology specialization from Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, and also spent a year at the Ege University Department of Radiology. After obtaining her Radiology specialization, she worked at Bozüyük State Hospital and Private Eskişehir Sakarya Hospital from 2003 to 2014. Since 2014 she has worked at Istanbul Taksim Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital for 10 years, where she obtained the title of Associate Professor in 2019, serving as the Education Coordinator and Administrative Responsible in the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published research articles in international SCI and SCI-E journals and has numerous national and international oral presentations and journal peer reviews. In 2020, she successfully completed the ‘Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice’ training. Her special interests are musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging.

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sarıman graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1990 and completed her specialization in “Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis” at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital. She worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between from 2004 till 2022, obtaining the titles of associate professor and professor. Her primary areas of interest include; Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma-Allergy, COPD), Sleep Disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome), Lung Cancer, and Smoking Cessation Treatments. She is a bronchoscopy specialist and sleep physician. She has published articles in national and international journals and has authored book chapters. She participated in a multicenter international clinical study on asthma. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and supervised master’s theses. She has served as a member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. She holds memberships in national and international associations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she actively participated in COVID-19 services. During her years at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, she undertook numerous administrative and academic roles, including serving as the editor of “Maltepe Medical Journal” and as the assistant dean from 2019 till 2022. She participated in certified training programs organized under the Ministry of Health GETAT applications at Medipol University in “Functional Medicine” and “Phytotherapy” and completed training in “Hypnosis Application Training”

2021 - Currently, İstanbul

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2009 - 2012, İstanbul / Turkey

T.R. ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY EUROPEAN FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Minor Specialization Training

2003 - 2008, İstanbul / Turkey

ŞİŞLİ HAMİDİYE ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Assistant Physician

1990 - 1996, Ankara / Turkey

GAZİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Interventional Radiology-Interventional Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SCIENCE UNIVERSITY&FLORENCE NIGHTINGHALE HOSPITALS GROUP

Interventional Radiology-Interventional Oncology Specialist

2009 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

Interventional Radiology Manager

2002 - 2009, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

GERMAN HOSPITAL

Interventional Radiology Manager

2001 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Interventional Radiology Manager

1998 - 2001, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Radiology and Interventional Radiology Specialist

Dr. Orhan Shencan is a medical oncology specialist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ankara Training Hospital between 1990 and 1994. He finished his Medical Oncology training at Ankara University between 1997 and 1999. He became an Associate Professor in Medical Oncology in 2009.

He has held Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology posts at İnönü University, Ankara Training Hospital, and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He also worked at Ankara Etlik Specialty Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Fatih University (Associate Professor, 2012–2016). He later worked at Sante Oncology Center and Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

He practiced at King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain Oncology Center, from 2017 to 2023. In 2024 he worked at Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital. He currently practices at Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2024–) and Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–).

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

Medical Education

- *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Konya / Turkey

- *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Baku / Azerbaijan

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Currently, the doctor serves as the Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Sisli Hospital, a position held since 2001. Previously, the doctor led the Surgical Sciences department at Florence Nightingale Hospital from 1990 to 2001.

With a strong foundation in cardiovascular and surgical specialties from Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, the doctor also gained significant international experience as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London. The doctor began their career as Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.