Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.
He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).
Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.
Читать подробнееDr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.
He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).
Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.
Over 10.000 surgical cases.
Certificates
Over 10.000 surgical cases.
Certificates
Dr. Babek Tabandeh is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Bahçeşehir University. He works at the Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul. Dr. Tabandeh specializes in obesity surgery, oncological procedures, and laparoscopic surgery. He treats complex conditions such as colon, rectal, and liver cancers.
Dr. Babek Tabandeh is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Bahçeşehir University. He works at the Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul. Dr. Tabandeh specializes in obesity surgery, oncological procedures, and laparoscopic surgery. He treats complex conditions such as colon, rectal, and liver cancers.
Dr. Veysel Ozan is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital (2026–present). He earned his MD from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He completed his cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He worked as a specialist cardiologist at Hakkari State Hospital (2016–2017) and at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2017–2020). He later served as a faculty member at Dışkapı (2020–2022) and at Etlik City Hospital (2022–2026).
Accreditations and awards: Turkish Society of Cardiology Proficiency Certificate (2019). TSC Most Successful Young Cardiologist of the Year, 2019–2020 term (awarded 2020). First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 31st National Congress of Applied Interventional Cardiology.
Читать подробнееDr. Veysel Ozan is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital (2026–present). He earned his MD from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He completed his cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He worked as a specialist cardiologist at Hakkari State Hospital (2016–2017) and at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2017–2020). He later served as a faculty member at Dışkapı (2020–2022) and at Etlik City Hospital (2022–2026).
Accreditations and awards: Turkish Society of Cardiology Proficiency Certificate (2019). TSC Most Successful Young Cardiologist of the Year, 2019–2020 term (awarded 2020). First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 31st National Congress of Applied Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Cemal Aydin specializes in interventional radiology. He earned his medical degree from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2013). In 2014, he worked as a general practitioner at the Kars Provincial Health Directorate. He then completed his residency in interventional radiology at Marmara University Hospital (2014–2020). He served as Head Physician, Radiology, at Yüksekova State Hospital (2020–2021). From 2021 to 2023, he practiced interventional radiology at Koç University Hospital.
He presented at the 37th and 38th National Radiology Congress. In 2016, he reported on lobar distribution of liver metastases in primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In 2017, he compared procedure times and complication rates for Trucut biopsy versus FNAB in lung biopsies with risk factors. He also studied diffusion‑weighted MRI to distinguish CPA meningioma and vestibular schwannoma.
Читать подробнееDr. Cemal Aydin specializes in interventional radiology. He earned his medical degree from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2013). In 2014, he worked as a general practitioner at the Kars Provincial Health Directorate. He then completed his residency in interventional radiology at Marmara University Hospital (2014–2020). He served as Head Physician, Radiology, at Yüksekova State Hospital (2020–2021). From 2021 to 2023, he practiced interventional radiology at Koç University Hospital.
He presented at the 37th and 38th National Radiology Congress. In 2016, he reported on lobar distribution of liver metastases in primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In 2017, he compared procedure times and complication rates for Trucut biopsy versus FNAB in lung biopsies with risk factors. He also studied diffusion‑weighted MRI to distinguish CPA meningioma and vestibular schwannoma.
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist
Education
Yeditepe University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)
2004 - 2007
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty
1995 – 1998
Hacettepe University School of Medicine
Pediatrics Instructor
1985 - 1987
Professional Experience
Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology
2017 – Present
Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2013 – 2017
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
1994 – 2004
Publications
Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic
bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link
Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of
recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link
Languages
Turkish: Native
English: Advanced
Читать подробнееPediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialist
Education
Yeditepe University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics (Chair of the Department)
2004 - 2007
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Pediatric Gastroenterology Sub-specialty
1995 – 1998
Hacettepe University School of Medicine
Pediatrics Instructor
1985 - 1987
Professional Experience
Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology
2017 – Present
Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2013 – 2017
Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
1994 – 2004
Publications
Cevik N, Buyukgebiz B. Interaction between human blood group (ABO) substances and enteropathogenic
bacterial agents. Turk J Pediatr. 1987. Link
Buyukgebiz B, Ozalp I, Oran O. Investigation of serum vitamin A levels of children who had a history of
recurrent diarrhoea. J Trop Pediatrics. 1990. Link
Languages
Turkish: Native
English: Advanced
1988 | Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
1992 | Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Ophthalmology
1996 | Moscow University Eye Institute – Refractive Surgery
1998 | Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute (Florida, USA) – Phaco Surgery
Current - VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital Ophtalmology Department
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Ophthalmology Association
Читать подробнее1988 | Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
1992 | Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Ophthalmology
1996 | Moscow University Eye Institute – Refractive Surgery
1998 | Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute (Florida, USA) – Phaco Surgery
Current - VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital Ophtalmology Department
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Ophthalmology Association
1981 to 1987 | Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine
October 1990 to December 1993 | GATA, Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat – Specialization
October 1988 to September 1990 | 5th CORPS Headquarters Health Veterinary Section Chief – Compulsory Service, Çorlu
January 1994 to September 1994 | Sivas Military Hospital, Sivas
February 1995 to August 1998 | Halkbank Health Center, Ankara
August 1998 to August 1999 | SSK Ankara Training Hospital, Ankara
August 1999 to 2003 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Assistant Associate Professor
March 2003 to 2008 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Associate Professor
March 2008 to 2013 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Professor
March 2005 to September 2013 | KÜTF ENT-BBC Department Head
May 2010 to May 2013 | KÜTF, Faculty Board Member
December 2013 to December 2019 | Anadolu Health Center (Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine)
December 2019 to December 2020 | Break Abroad
July, 1991 | Free University Hospital, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May - July, 2002 | University of Michigan, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Otology Neurotology, Ann Arbor, USA
July - August, 2009 | Sint Augustinus GZA Ziekenhuizen, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Otology, Antwerp, Belgium
July, 2009 | International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany
July - August, 2012 | University of Pittsburgh, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Pittsburgh, USA
November, 2015 | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology, New York, USA
August - September, 2016 | University of Toronto, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Toronto, Canada
November, 2018 | University of Toronto, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Toronto, Canada
-Turkish Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association
-Association of Ear, Nose, and Throat and Head and Neck Surgery
-Turkish Rhinology Association
-Otology-Neurotology Association
-Facial Plastic Surgery Association
-Laryngology Association
May 2010 to May 2012 | Member of the Board of Directors, Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association
2008 to 2010 | Turkish Rhinology Association, General Rhinology Working Group Member
Читать подробнее1981 to 1987 | Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine
October 1990 to December 1993 | GATA, Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat – Specialization
October 1988 to September 1990 | 5th CORPS Headquarters Health Veterinary Section Chief – Compulsory Service, Çorlu
January 1994 to September 1994 | Sivas Military Hospital, Sivas
February 1995 to August 1998 | Halkbank Health Center, Ankara
August 1998 to August 1999 | SSK Ankara Training Hospital, Ankara
August 1999 to 2003 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Assistant Associate Professor
March 2003 to 2008 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Associate Professor
March 2008 to 2013 | Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, ENT-BBC Department – Professor
March 2005 to September 2013 | KÜTF ENT-BBC Department Head
May 2010 to May 2013 | KÜTF, Faculty Board Member
December 2013 to December 2019 | Anadolu Health Center (Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine)
December 2019 to December 2020 | Break Abroad
July, 1991 | Free University Hospital, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May - July, 2002 | University of Michigan, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Otology Neurotology, Ann Arbor, USA
July - August, 2009 | Sint Augustinus GZA Ziekenhuizen, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Division of Otology, Antwerp, Belgium
July, 2009 | International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany
July - August, 2012 | University of Pittsburgh, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Pittsburgh, USA
November, 2015 | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology, New York, USA
August - September, 2016 | University of Toronto, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Toronto, Canada
November, 2018 | University of Toronto, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery, Toronto, Canada
-Turkish Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association
-Association of Ear, Nose, and Throat and Head and Neck Surgery
-Turkish Rhinology Association
-Otology-Neurotology Association
-Facial Plastic Surgery Association
-Laryngology Association
May 2010 to May 2012 | Member of the Board of Directors, Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Association
2008 to 2010 | Turkish Rhinology Association, General Rhinology Working Group Member
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. Nuri Delikara is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital (2011–present). He focuses on assisted reproductive therapy.
He was an assisted reproductive therapy specialist at Ferticenter Istanbul IVF Center (2005–2011). Earlier, he served as Chief Assistant at Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Training and Research Hospital (1996–2005). He completed his obstetrics and gynecology specialization at the same hospital (1991–1996).
Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1991); Public Health Master’s Program, Marmara University (2000); Assisted Reproductive Therapy Certificate Program, Hacettepe University (2000). Memberships: Turkish Gynecology Association; Turkish Reproductive Health and Infertility Association; Association of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery; American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM); European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
Читать подробнееDr. Nuri Delikara is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital (2011–present). He focuses on assisted reproductive therapy.
He was an assisted reproductive therapy specialist at Ferticenter Istanbul IVF Center (2005–2011). Earlier, he served as Chief Assistant at Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Training and Research Hospital (1996–2005). He completed his obstetrics and gynecology specialization at the same hospital (1991–1996).
Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1991); Public Health Master’s Program, Marmara University (2000); Assisted Reproductive Therapy Certificate Program, Hacettepe University (2000). Memberships: Turkish Gynecology Association; Turkish Reproductive Health and Infertility Association; Association of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery; American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM); European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.
Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.
Читать подробнееAssoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.
Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.
Dr. Deniz Konya is a spinal neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Konya specializes in complex spinal tumors and scoliosis. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. His work focuses on both adult and pediatric spinal conditions.
Dr. Deniz Konya is a spinal neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Konya specializes in complex spinal tumors and scoliosis. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. His work focuses on both adult and pediatric spinal conditions.
Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.
Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.
Читать подробнееDr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.
Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.