Dr. Leyla Arvas is a plastic surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She is a certified Vaser trainer. Dr. Arvas holds a former Assistant Professorship from Yeditepe University Hospital. She completed specialized training in microsurgery in Taiwan and laser therapy in Tokyo. Dr. Arvas also served as a fellow in Barcelona focusing on face and breast aesthetics.

• Specializes in Vaser and Laser liposuction for high-definition body sculpting.
• Performs endoscopic facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast reconstruction.
• Expands treatment options with thread lifts and stem cell rejuvenation.
• Treats patients at Quartz Hospital, which serves 6,500 people annually.

Dr. Serkan Keskin is a medical oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey in the 2012 Medical Oncology Proficiency Exam. Dr. Keskin treats over 25 types of cancer, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in oncology.

• Secured second place in Turkey in the 2009 Minor Specialty Certificate Examination.
• Maintains membership in both the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Uses chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy to treat complex tumors.
• Winner of the Best Poster Award at the 19th National Cancer Congress.

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified General Surgeon. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He has advanced skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Sinan has served in both military and civilian healthcare. He has held positions such as Chief Physician and faculty member. He completed his medical degree and general surgery residency at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He also completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Washington.

Dr. Sinan’s clinical interests include metabolic surgery, obesity management, and type 2 diabetes. He also focuses on ileal interposition and transit bipartition procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). These memberships show his commitment to professional excellence in surgery.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and laser eye procedures. Dr. Ozkaya has published over 80 articles in international journals. His surgical research has earned more than 500 citations from other medical experts. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high surgical success rates.

• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and Turkish Ophthalmology Society.
• Teaches as a faculty member at Aydin University in Istanbul.
• Performs LASIK and macular degeneration surgery alongside complex vitreoretinal repairs.
• Expert in diagnostic tests including slit lamp exams and vision field studies.

Dr. Semra Kahraman is a pioneer of infertility treatment in Turkey. She was the first in the country to perform microinjection and surgical sperm extraction. Dr. Kahraman heads the IVF Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She completed clinical training in the USA and Norway.

• Two-time winner of the Star Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
• Received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to reproductive medicine.
• Authored over 150 scientific works on IVF and preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
• Expert in ICSI, embryo freezing, and genetic testing for single gene disorders.

Medical Field of lnterest

Invitrofertilization , Repeated ivf failure, Recurrent miscarriage, Reproductive immunology, Labioplasty ,Vaginoplasty

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association

• Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics(TJOD)

• Society for IVF and Infertility (TUBID)

• European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Courses and Training Programs Attended

1. Experimental Animal Use and Ethical Approach - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2003

2. Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course - Istanbul 2004

3. Neonatal Resuscitation Program -Istanbul 2004

4. Basic Statistics Training Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2004

5. 3D Vienna International School of 3D Ultrasonography - Vienna 2005

6. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress- Colposcopy Course -Antalya 2009

7. Colposcopy Course- TJOD Istanbul Branch 2009

8. Health Law Certificate Program - Istanbul 2010

9. Expert Witness Training Program in Cases Arising from Medical Interventions - Istanbul 2014

10. Ovulation Induction Course- 4th Acibadem Days- Istanbul 2016

11. Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training - Ministry of Health - 2019

12. Aesthetic Genital Surgery Fellowship - The British Academy of CME- 2023

13. International Cosmetic and Functional Gynecology- ISAGSS- 2023

2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT

Faculty Member

2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2018 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye

VM MEDICALPARK PENDIK HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY PENDIK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Faculty Member

2012 - 2014, Hatay/Türkiye

HATAY ANTAKYA STATE HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

Dr. Soner Sağaltıcı is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University. He focuses on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, and face.

He contributes to the field through research publications, academic projects, and presentations at national and international conferences. He provides evidence-based patient care and supports innovation in clinical research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his urology residency at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology. He worked as an assistant professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology between June 2009 and November 2012. Between May 2012 and November 2012, he worked as a fellow in robotic and laparoscopic surgery in urologic cancers for 6 months in the Urology Department of “The Netherland Cancer Institute-AVL hospital”. He started to work at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital in November 2012. In September 2014, he completed the necessary academic qualifications and received the title of “Associate Professor”. After working in a private hospital in Ankara between 2015-2020, he continued his services in his private practice in Ankara until 2020 when he started Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

In 2015, he was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first course on ‘Fluorescence Imaging in Urological Surgery’ in the field of urology in Turkey. In the following years, he chaired many urology and multidisciplinary courses on ICG fluorescence imaging under the umbrella of Urology Associations. In 2017, for the first time in Turkey, he started to apply Bipolar Prostate Enucleation in benign prostate enlargement in his clinic. Later, he started to use his increasing experience in surgeries such as HOLEP and THUFLEP.

In his career, Dr. Acar, who is especially interested in Urological Cancers, Urinary System Stones, HOLEP, THUFLEP, Endourology, and Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries, has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries, over 250 HOLEP surgeries, countless endoscopic stone surgeries, and numerous robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
• Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
• Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
• Urinary System Stone Disease

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Dentist / Prosthodontist

2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE DENTEKA ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Dentist / Prosthodontist

2006 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE IVORY ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Dentist / Prosthodontist

2006 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY

Dentist

Dr. Akif Nuri Dogan is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in treating chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Dogan completed his medical training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments and personalized monitoring services for adult patients.

• Specializes in reflux, chronic tiredness, and metabolic disease management.
• Completed residency at the Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.
• Offers specialized screenings including heart check-ups and cancer clusters.

Dr. Hasan Cem is a Professor of Urology. He specializes in pediatric urology, male infertility, men’s sexual health, urinary stone treatment, prostate diseases, and laparoscopic urological surgery. He completed his medical and doctoral studies at GATA - Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He became a Professor in 2016.

Dr. Cem has worked in leading hospitals, including Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience at Duke University Hospital and Lenox Baker Spina Bifida Hospital in the USA. He has published 43 international and 16 national peer-reviewed articles. He has also contributed 20 technical notes and case reports, and received 9 academic or scientific awards.

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

Dr. Omer Oner is a dentist and maxillofacial surgeon with over 13 years of experience. He practices in Istanbul, Turkey. He focuses on implant surgery, impacted teeth, cyst and tumor surgery, periodontal surgery, and All-on-4 implantation. Dr. Oner has performed hundreds of successful procedures in these areas.

He is known for his contributions to dental science. Dr. Oner often presents at conferences and symposiums. He graduated from Istanbul University’s Faculty of Dentistry. He also completed his specialization in maxillofacial surgery at Kırıkkale University. He has advanced training in emergency dental care and aesthetic implantology.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci is a professor of endocrinology at Atlas University. He treats complex hormone disorders, thyroid cancers, and pituitary diseases. He practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. This JCI-accredited facility serves over 500,000 patients annually. Dr. Ipekci earned his medical degree and residency at Istanbul University.

• Authored over 40 articles in international journals with 230 citations.
• Winner of multiple awards at the National Diabetes Congress.
• Led scientific projects funded by TUBITAK, Turkey's national research council.
• Focuses on diabetes and adrenal gland management for international patients.

Dr. Ugur Korkmaz is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in esophageal diseases, chronic liver conditions, and pancreatic disorders. Dr. Korkmaz completed his medical training at Abant Izzet Baysal University. He later finished his gastroenterology specialization at Kocaeli University.

• Performs complex ERCP and endoscopic mucosal resection procedures.
• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis and Crohn's.
• Provides weight loss solutions through gastric Botox injections.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating over 10,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ali Karahan, born in 1970 in Kahramanmaraş, graduated from Trakya University

Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He began his career as an emergency doctor and

completed his specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı

Training and Research Hospital in 2004. Following this, he served as an

anesthesiologist in various public and private hospitals.

Since 2009, Dr. Karahan has specialized in hair transplantation in Istanbul, managing

hair transplant clinics at prestigious hospitals such as Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa. His

expertise in hair transplantation has led him to participate in numerous national and

international conferences. Since 2019, he has continued to provide services in his own

clinic, known for his skill in achieving natural and successful results.

With over 25 years of experience and a strong dedication to his profession, Dr.

Karahan is recognized as one of the leading figures in the field of hair transplantation

in Turkey.

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in proctology and breast health. Dr. Balcioglu completed her medical education in English at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She serves as a columnist for two medical journals. Her practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery for common surgical conditions.

• Performs laser and Longo surgeries for hemorrhoid treatment.
• Specializes in local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus.
• Treats breast pain, anal fissures, lipomas, and various hernias.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which is JCI-accredited for safety and quality.