Dr. Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol, heart valve diseases, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He received his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Taskin worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber. These memberships show his dedication to high standards in cardiology.
Читать подробнееDr. Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol, heart valve diseases, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He received his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Taskin worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber. These memberships show his dedication to high standards in cardiology.
09/2001 to 07/2008 – Marmara University, School of Medicine
02/2009 to 06/2014 – Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
09/2008 to 02/2009 – Sultançiftliği Health Clinic, Istanbul
06/2014 to 01/2016 – Khorasan State Hospital
02/2016 to 2019 – Health Science University, Ümraniye Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
03/2019 to 04/2023 – Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, IVF Center
01/05/2012 to 15/06/2012 – Yale University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
23/09/2013 to 04/10/2013 – Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta Center for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery & Reproductive Medicine, Georgia, Atlanta
Читать подробнее09/2001 to 07/2008 – Marmara University, School of Medicine
02/2009 to 06/2014 – Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
09/2008 to 02/2009 – Sultançiftliği Health Clinic, Istanbul
06/2014 to 01/2016 – Khorasan State Hospital
02/2016 to 2019 – Health Science University, Ümraniye Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
03/2019 to 04/2023 – Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, IVF Center
01/05/2012 to 15/06/2012 – Yale University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
23/09/2013 to 04/10/2013 – Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta Center for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery & Reproductive Medicine, Georgia, Atlanta
Dr. Baki Ozdemir is a specialist in rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed a PM&R residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital and a rheumatology residency at Gazi University Hospital.
He worked as a general practitioner at the Hudut Regiment in Kızıltepe, Mardin. He then served as a PM&R specialist at Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital and İzmir Hatay Military Hospital. He later worked as a rheumatology specialist at Ordu State Hospital.
He authored the article “Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic disease and effects of the pandemic on rheumatology outpatient care: Single-center experience from Turkey.” He is a member of TRASD, the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.
Читать подробнееDr. Baki Ozdemir is a specialist in rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed a PM&R residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital and a rheumatology residency at Gazi University Hospital.
He worked as a general practitioner at the Hudut Regiment in Kızıltepe, Mardin. He then served as a PM&R specialist at Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital and İzmir Hatay Military Hospital. He later worked as a rheumatology specialist at Ordu State Hospital.
He authored the article “Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic disease and effects of the pandemic on rheumatology outpatient care: Single-center experience from Turkey.” He is a member of TRASD, the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.
Assoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon. He focuses on oncologic, metabolic, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic hernia repair, anti‑reflux procedures, surgery for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleeve gastrectomy.
Education: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). General surgery training (2004–2009). Research Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016). Roles: General Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Kyrenia, and Mevki Military Hospitals (2004–2016). Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı (2016–2022), Sancaktepe (2022–2024), and Medical Park Gebze (2024–2025). Currently at Lokman Hekim | Istanbul Hospital (2025–).
Читать подробнееAssoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon. He focuses on oncologic, metabolic, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic hernia repair, anti‑reflux procedures, surgery for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleeve gastrectomy.
Education: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). General surgery training (2004–2009). Research Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016). Roles: General Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Kyrenia, and Mevki Military Hospitals (2004–2016). Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı (2016–2022), Sancaktepe (2022–2024), and Medical Park Gebze (2024–2025). Currently at Lokman Hekim | Istanbul Hospital (2025–).
Prof. Dr. Yasef began his medical education at Istanbul University in 1973 and graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1979. He started his specialization in neurology at the same university in 1980 and became a neurologist in 1985. During his specialty training, he spent 6 months at Hacettepe University in the Neurology Department in Ankara.
After becoming a neurologist, he completed 3.5 years of obligatory government service, spending the first 1.5 years at the Iskenderun Navy Hospital and the next 2 years at Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989.
Prof. Dr. Yasef worked abroad in the United States from 1990 - 1991, focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology.
In 1994, he became an Associate Professor and continued working at Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at Florence Nightingale Hospital, and then at Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital from 2004 to 2013.
Since 2013, he has been a valuable part of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Specialties
Work Experience
Prof. Dr. Yasef began his medical education at Istanbul University in 1973 and graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1979. He started his specialization in neurology at the same university in 1980 and became a neurologist in 1985. During his specialty training, he spent 6 months at Hacettepe University in the Neurology Department in Ankara.
After becoming a neurologist, he completed 3.5 years of obligatory government service, spending the first 1.5 years at the Iskenderun Navy Hospital and the next 2 years at Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989.
Prof. Dr. Yasef worked abroad in the United States from 1990 - 1991, focusing on dementia and behavioral neurology.
In 1994, he became an Associate Professor and continued working at Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at Florence Nightingale Hospital, and then at Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital from 2004 to 2013.
Since 2013, he has been a valuable part of the team at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Specialties
Work Experience
Dr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist. He earned his medical degree from the Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed his urology residency at the Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2005–2010).
He practiced at the Ministry of Health Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 2005–2010 and 2014–2016. He worked at Van Military Hospital in 2011–2012. He served at Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital in 2012–2014. He worked at Ordu State Hospital in 2016. He continued at Ordu University Training and Research Hospital in 2016–2019. He served at Lokman Hekim University, Department of Urology, in 2019. He also worked at the Private Ankara IVF Center in 2019.
Читать подробнееDr. Ismail Nalbant is a urologist. He earned his medical degree from the Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2005). He completed his urology residency at the Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology (2005–2010).
He practiced at the Ministry of Health Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital in 2005–2010 and 2014–2016. He worked at Van Military Hospital in 2011–2012. He served at Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital in 2012–2014. He worked at Ordu State Hospital in 2016. He continued at Ordu University Training and Research Hospital in 2016–2019. He served at Lokman Hekim University, Department of Urology, in 2019. He also worked at the Private Ankara IVF Center in 2019.
Dr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist with advanced degrees from Ege University and the University of Manchester. He completed both his Master’s and PhD in Dentistry. He worked as a Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center from 2000 to 2012. He has also served as a faculty member at İstanbul Medipol University and İstinye University.
Dr. Tavas has made important contributions to dental research. He has conducted studies on orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments. His work has been published in journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. These publications highlight his influence in dental science and education.
Читать подробнееDr. Mehmet Alp Tavas is a dental specialist with advanced degrees from Ege University and the University of Manchester. He completed both his Master’s and PhD in Dentistry. He worked as a Consultant Faculty Member at Queen Dental Center from 2000 to 2012. He has also served as a faculty member at İstanbul Medipol University and İstinye University.
Dr. Tavas has made important contributions to dental research. He has conducted studies on orthodontic bonding agents and enamel surface treatments. His work has been published in journals such as IRCS Medical Science and the British Journal of Orthodontics. These publications highlight his influence in dental science and education.
EDUCATION
High School: 2001 – 2005 İzmir Anatolian High School
University : 2005 – 2011 Ege University Faculty of Medicine
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2013 – 2019 : Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2019 – 2021 : S.B.U. Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital
2021- 2022: Mono Clinic (45-50 cases per month, 95% of which are foreigners. (mostly BBL, breast aesthetics and body shaping))
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
2018 : European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence (Europian Union Board) (written and oral)
2018 : Turkey Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence
2018 : EBOPRAS ( European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Fellowship
COURSES AND TRAININGS
1- Basic Microsurgery Course (Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2016)
2- Dr. Nazım Çerkeş Open Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course (Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, 2018)
3- Facial Aesthetics Course (TPRECD 41st National Congress, Samsun, 2019)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
English (Advanced)
MEMBERSHIPS
TPRECD (Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
EPCD (Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
TASKS
TPRECD Young Plastic Surgeons Advisory Board Member (2021-2022)
EDUCATION
High School: 2001 – 2005 İzmir Anatolian High School
University : 2005 – 2011 Ege University Faculty of Medicine
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2013 – 2019 : Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2019 – 2021 : S.B.U. Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital
2021- 2022: Mono Clinic (45-50 cases per month, 95% of which are foreigners. (mostly BBL, breast aesthetics and body shaping))
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
2018 : European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence (Europian Union Board) (written and oral)
2018 : Turkey Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Competence
2018 : EBOPRAS ( European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Fellowship
COURSES AND TRAININGS
1- Basic Microsurgery Course (Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, 2016)
2- Dr. Nazım Çerkeş Open Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course (Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, 2018)
3- Facial Aesthetics Course (TPRECD 41st National Congress, Samsun, 2019)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
English (Advanced)
MEMBERSHIPS
TPRECD (Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
EPCD (Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
TASKS
TPRECD Young Plastic Surgeons Advisory Board Member (2021-2022)
Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).
He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.
Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.
Читать подробнееDr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).
He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.
Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.
Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.
Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).
Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).
Читать подробнееDr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.
Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).
Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).
Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).
She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.
Читать подробнееDr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).
She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.
Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.
She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.
Читать подробнееProf. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.
She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.