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Dr. Umit Naci Karacal is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has held faculty positions at Izmir Bakirçay University Faculty of Medicine and Black Sea Technical University. From 2001 to 2023, he advanced from Associate Professor to Professor at these institutions.

Dr. Karacal graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training and chief assistantship in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Ankara Numune Hospital. With over twenty years of experience in academic and clinical roles, he has made important contributions to his field.

Dr. Edanur Alkan is a dentist. Dr. Alkan holds a Master of Dentistry from the Faculty of Dentistry at Konya Necmettin Erbakan University. Certifications include Dental Implantology and Porcelain Lamina Veneers (hands-on) with Dr. Aslıhan Üşütmez. Dr. Alkan is also certified in Medical Aesthetics (Botox and fillers) with Dr. Salha Sönmezateş.

Clinical focus: full-mouth prosthetic procedures (zirconia, porcelain, laminate). Services include implant-supported prostheses, endodontic and restorative treatments. Dr. Alkan also performs minor surgical procedures, such as wisdom tooth extraction and gingivectomy. Foreign language: intermediate English.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital (2018–2025). He also served at Kartal Koşuyolu Heart Hospital (2014–2018), Tuzla State Hospital (2012–2014), and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (2010–2012).

He is a Professor of Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Medicine (2022). He became an Associate Professor at Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital (2017). He completed his cardiology residency at the same institution (2005–2009). He earned his MD from Istanbul University (1999–2005).

Professional memberships: TTB, TKD, ESC, EAPCI, EACVI.

Dt. Ebru Şaşmazlar

she graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2000. Between 2000 to 2021, she worked in her own office in Şişli; and between 2021 to 2024, she worked in her own clinic on Bağdat Street.
She has attended numerous seminars and courses throughout her career.
she received "Digital Smile Design" training at Miami University, USA in 2014; and "Advanced Implantology" training at California Northstate University in 2017.
With 24 years of experience, I am currently operating in Klinik En.

Dr. Ezgi Yüceer Çetiner is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She focuses on dental surgery, bone regeneration, and dental implants. She received her dental degree from Başkent University in 2013. She completed her doctorate in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2018.

Dr. Yüceer Çetiner is an Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University. She is also the Chief Physician at BAU Dental and Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She uses advanced technology to provide dental care. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her research is often cited in academic publications. She is a member of both national and international surgical associations.

Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

Dr. Feryal Gun Soysal is a pediatric surgery specialist. She was Professor of Pediatric Surgery from 2013 to 2024. She has practiced at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2017. She worked at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital from 2020 to 2024. At the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, she led the Department of Pediatric Surgery from 2022 to 2024. She also headed the Pediatric Urology Division during that time.

Her academic work includes 72 international and 31 national peer-reviewed papers. She has given nearly 500 presentations and posters and has written or translated several book chapters.

She holds certifications in endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. She also has experience in robotic surgery. She is a member of EUPSA, ESPES, the Turkish Medical Association, and the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery.

Dr. Hakan Kocaman is a pediatric surgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He was Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2023–2025). He was Assistant Professor at Harran University (2016–2023). He earned his MD and completed his pediatric surgery residency at Istanbul University.

He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons, the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA), and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG). His training includes basic robotic surgery, advanced thoracoscopy, pediatric endoscopy, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and hypospadias repair.

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Nose Aesthetics Operations (Rhinoplasty)...

Breast Aesthetic Operations (Reduction, Enlargement and Lift)...

Fat Removal Operations (Liposuction)

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)...

Eyelid Operations (Blepharoplasty)...

Eyebrow Lift Operations

Face Lift Operations...

Fat Injections

facial surgery

micro surgery

plastic surgery

skin cancers

breast aesthetics

Congenital facial anomalies

Reconstructive surgery

MICROSURGERY

Suture techniques

cosmetic surgery

Operating room experience

Reconstructive techniques

aesthetic judgment

medical information

surgical skills

Assoc. Prof. Burak ÖZKAN, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Areas of Expertise and Interest

Reconstructive Microsurgery

Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Burn Treatment and Scar Revision

Facial Trauma and Fracture Reconstruction

Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Surgery

Breast Reconstruction and Oncoplastic Surgery

Lymphedema Surgery

Experimental and Regenerative Medicine

Skin Rejuvenation with Energy-Based Devices

Reconstructive microsurgery (upper & lower extremity, hand)

Head & neck reconstruction

Breast reconstruction after cancer

Skin cancer surgery

Aesthetic surgery (face, rhinoplasty, eyelid, breast)

Post-bariatric body contouring

Education

• MD, Ege University Faculty of Medicine (2009)
• Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Başkent University (2015)

Work Experience

• Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital, Istanbul (Oct 2024 – Present)
• Associate Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Başkent University (2023 – Oct 2024)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Başkent University (2019 – 2023)
• Specialist, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Başkent University (2017 – 2019)
• Specialist, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Ağrı State Hospital (2015 – 2017)

Short Fellowships / Observerships

• Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan (Jul–Aug 2019)
• Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium (Apr–Jul 2022)
• Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea (Nov 2023)

Academic Publications (selected)

• Özkan B, Tatar BE, Savran S, Uysal CA. Reconstruction of finger contracture with an expanded first dorsal metacarpal artery perforator flap: a case report. Microsurgery. 2024;44(1):e31057.
• Özkan B. Novel Scalp Flap Elevation With Balloon Trocar Dissection Device. J Craniofac Surg. 2023;34(7):2185-2186.
• Onan E, Torun D, Kozanoğlu R, Özkan B, et al. Mortality Factors in Crush Syndrome. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2024;30(3):174-184.
• Savran S, Albayati A, Ozkan B, Uysal CA. Quality and reliability of YouTube videos for hand surgery training. Eur J Plast Surg. 2022;46:99-103.
• Özkan B, Savran S, Uysal CA. The hammock method for end-to-side arterial anastomosis in lower extremity flap transfers. Microsurgery. 2023.

Certifications

• FEBOPRAS — Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Congress/Conference Participations (selected)

• EURAPS Annual Meeting (e.g., Athens 2024) — attendee
• EuroMicro (Milan, 2024) — attendee
• ISBI/BBA Congress 2024 — participant (Young Investigator Award recipient)

Scientific Memberships

• International Society of Burn Injuries (ISBI) — Board of Directors, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Representative
• Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society — Executive Committee Member
• European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) — Active Member
• Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery — Member
• Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society — Member
• Turkish Wound Society — Member

Awards and Honors

• ISBI Professor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize (2024)

EURAPS Young Plastic Surgeons Scholarship (2020 cohort)

Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon with 26 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic and weight-loss surgeries. He has performed more than 6,200 procedures. Dr. Kara co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center and is recognized as a leader in his field.

He holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association, awarded in 2008. Dr. Kara has received several awards in both international and national scientific competitions. He invented and patented a laparoscopic surgical instrument. He has also published over 30 medical articles.

Dr. Kara is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, and the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

Prof. Dr. Hüsnü ERKMEN is a distinguished Psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience specializing in the treatment of various mental health conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and social phobia. He has published in international and national medical journals, is a member of multiple professional organizations, and has a graduation and post graduate degree from Ankara University School of Medicine.

Education and Expertise

1993-1999 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2000-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specialization training

Experience

2020 - …: Beykent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2015 - 2020: Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2008 -2021: Medical Park Fatih Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

2007 - 2008: Elazig Military Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic

2005 - 2007: Bayrampaşa Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled

2000 - 2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Medical Association

2. Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association

3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber,

4.Pediatric Rehabilitation Association

Awards

1 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, p38, Antalya, 2008 (BEST POSTER AWARD). Demir A, M. Z. Gunluoğlu, N. Dağoğlu, A.Turna, Y. Dizdar, K. Kaynak, Ş. Dilege, N.M. Molinas, D. Yilmazbayhan, S.İ.Dinçer, A.Gürses “The role and prognosis of surgery in the treatment of chest wall primitive neuroectodermal tumors”.

2 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, 109, Marmaris, 2007 (BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD) Melek, H., M. Günlüoğlu, A. Demir, B. Medetoğlu, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen, S.İ. Dinçer, "The superiority of Computed Tomography-integrated PET (PET-CT) over PET fusion CT in Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer".

3 - Thoracic Society 9th Annual Congress, 92, Antalya, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD) Fazlıoğlu, M., C. Kocatürk, Y. Sönmezoğlu, A.G. Cevik, A. Demir, N. Ürer, A.Turna, S.İ. Dincer M.A. Bedirhan and A. Gürses, “The effect of NSCLC with chest wall invasion DA depth of invasion and resection type on survival”.

4 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, TP , Çeşme, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD).Günlüoğlu, M.Z., A. Demir, H. Akın, D. Sansar, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen and S.İ. Dinçer, “Mediastinal lymphatic metastasis pattern in left upper lobe non-small cell lung cancer”. Education and Specialization

1993-1999 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

2000-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, specialization training

Experience

2020 - …: Beykent University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2015 - 2020: Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2008 -2021: Medical Park Fatih Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

2007 - 2008: Elazig Military Hospital Physical Therapy Clinic

2005 - 2007: Bayrampaşa Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled

2000 - 2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Memberships

1. Turkish Medical Association

2. Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association

3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber,

4.Pediatric Rehabilitation Association

Awards

1 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, p38, Antalya, 2008 (BEST POSTER AWARD). Demir A, M. Z. Gunluoğlu, N. Dağoğlu, A.Turna, Y. Dizdar, K. Kaynak, Ş. Dilege, N.M. Molinas, D. Yilmazbayhan, S.İ.Dinçer, A.Gürses “The role and prognosis of surgery in the treatment of chest wall primitive neuroectodermal tumors”.

2 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, 109, Marmaris, 2007 (BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD) Melek, H., M. Günlüoğlu, A. Demir, B. Medetoğlu, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen, S.İ. Dinçer, "The superiority of Computed Tomography-integrated PET (PET-CT) over PET fusion CT in Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer".

3 - Thoracic Society 9th Annual Congress, 92, Antalya, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD) Fazlıoğlu, M., C. Kocatürk, Y. Sönmezoğlu, A.G. Cevik, A. Demir, N. Ürer, A.Turna, S.İ. Dincer M.A. Bedirhan and A. Gürses, “The effect of NSCLC with chest wall invasion DA depth of invasion and resection type on survival”.

4 - National Thoracic Oncology Congress, TP , Çeşme, 2006. (BEST DISCUSSIVE POSTER AWARD).Günlüoğlu, M.Z., A. Demir, H. Akın, D. Sansar, H.V. Kara, A. Ölçmen and S.İ. Dinçer, “Mediastinal lymphatic metastasis pattern in left upper lobe non-small cell lung cancer”.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

In his professional career, Dr. Sarıer began working as a urology specialist at Özel Antalya Yaşam Hospital from 2005 to 2008, and then served at Gümüşsuyu Asker Hospital between 2008 and 2009. Since 2009, he has been employed at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, where he received the title of associate professor in 2020. Additionally, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2017, and has been continuing his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine since 2021.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital since 2025. She previously worked at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital from 2023 to 2025. She served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital from 2016 to 2023. Before that, she held the same role at Dr. Sadi Konuk Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital in 2015–2016. She completed her ophthalmology residency at University of Health Sciences–Dr. Lutfi Kirdar in 2005–2010. She earned her MD from Istanbul University in 1998–2004.

Accreditations include a Corneal Transplantation Certificate (2011) and an Eye Bank Medical Director Certificate (2021). She has 35 journal articles and 55 national congress papers. She wrote three book chapters and contributed to two international chapters. She also translated Kanski, Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and ESCRS. She attended TOD National Congresses from 2005 to 2022.