Лучшие в мире врачи

Dr. Ahmet Cem Dural is a specialist in surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases and cancers. He is skilled in both laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He completed his medical education and general surgery training at Istanbul University. He also pursued advanced fellowships at top institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden, and Ottawa University in Canada.

Dr. Dural has worked at leading hospitals such as LIV Hospital Ulus, LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. His international training and clinical research fellowships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in endocrine surgery.

2024 – İstanbul Medicine Hastanesi

2011-2024 Adana Medline Hastanesi

2014-2023 Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

2009-2011 Gaziantep Medikal Park Hastanesi

2005-2009 Urfa ve Gaziantep Devlet Hastaneleri

2000-2005 Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

2015 Near East University Cardiology Professor

2009 25 December State Hospital Cardiology Associate Professorship

2005 Çukurova University Cardiology Specialist

1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate

Areas of Expertise

Coronary angiography and stenting (Complex coronary, bifurcation and CTO)

Electrophysiological Study (EPS) and Ablation

Pacemaker and ICD implantation procedures

Congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD and PDA closure) procedures

Endovascular and aortic coarctation stenting (EVAR, TEVAR)

Carotid artery stenting procedures

Renal (kidney) artery stenting procedures

Subclavian (arm) artery stenting procedures

Lower extremity (leg) artery balloon and stenting procedures

Publications

Reliability of Doppler methods in the evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acartürk Echocardiography 24 (10) 

Tissue Doppler imaging and NT-proBNP levels show the early impairment of ventricular function in patients with ß-thalassaemia major O Akpinar, E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, Ç Ünsal, F Başlamişli Acta cardiologica 62 (3) 

H-FABP in the early diagnosis of stroke O Akpınar, S Geyik, A Açıkalın, Y Karakan, Ö Tiryaki Journal of neurology 256 (11) 

A new index (CHOLINDEX) in detecting coronary artery disease risk O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acarturk, G Seydaoğlu Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 13 (4) 2013

Prognostic value of troponin t in patients with acute ischemic stroke in emergency department O Akpinar, Z Karakaya Acta Medica Mediterranea 33 (5) 

Echocardiographic findings in patients with Behçet’s disease A Bozkurt, O Akpınar, S Uzun, A Akman, D Arslan, A Birand The American journal of cardiology 97 (5) 

Acute effects of smoking on right ventricular function TF Ilgenli, O Akpinar Swiss Medical Weekly 137 (0506) 

Atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of myocardial infarction M Demir, O Akpinar, E Acarturk Texas Heart Institute Journal 32 (3) 

Frequency of diastolic dysfunction in patients with sickle cell anaemia: a tissue Doppler imaging study M Kanadaèsi, O Akpinar, çayli Murat, Y Dænmez, E Acartìrk Acta cardiologica 60 (5) 

The prognostic value of arterial stiffness in systolic heart failure Ş Demir, O Akpınar, O Akkus, K Nas, I Unal, F Molnar, A Demir, M Illyés, … Cardiology journal 20 (6) 

Correlation of the coronary severity scores and mean platelet volume in diabetes mellitus G Abalı, O Akpınar, N Söylemez Advances in therapy 31   

The Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Functions in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia A Pulse Tissue Doppler Study F Koc, O Akpinar, D Yerdelen, M Demir, Y Sarica, M Kanadasi International Heart Journal 46 (3) 

Effects of chronic cigarette smoking on myocardial deformation parameters by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, HS Kemal, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, E Açıkgöz, … Echocardiography 36 (11), 2026-2032, 2019

The beneficial effect of low‐intensity exercise on cardiac performance assessed by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, B Sezenöz, E Açıkgöz, H Duygu Echocardiography 37 (12), 1989-1999, 2020

Severity of coronary artery disease and echocardiographic parameters of ventricular diastolic function G Abalı, O Akpınar, V Nisanoğlu, TF Ilgenli Echocardiography 31 (7) 

Comparison of IQOS (heated tobacco) and cigarette smoking on cardiac functions by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, Ü Yüksek, N Söylemez, H Duygu Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 423 

eNOS gene intron 4 a/b VNTR polymorphism is a risk factor for coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey S Matyar, G Attila, E Acartürk, O Akpinar, T İnal Clinica Chimica Acta 354 (1-2) 

Unusual electrocardiographic changes with propranolol and diltiazem overdosage: a case report S Satar, A Acikalin, O Akpinar American journal of therapeutics 10 (4) 

Effects of apolipoprotein E genotypes and other risk factors on the development of coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey G Attila, E Acartürk, G Eskandari, O Akpinar, A Tuli, M Kanadaşi, L Kayrin Clinica chimica acta 312 (1-2) 

Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene in coronary artery disease in southern Turkey E Acarturk, G Attila, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Matyar, G Seydaoglu BMB Reports 38 (4) 

Gene-gene interaction of ACE I/D, endothelial nitric oxide synthase 4 a/b and ApoE does not affect coronary artery disease severity S Matyar, E Acartürk, G Attila, İ Ünal, L Soyer, O Akpınar Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine 23 (2) 

The effects of cigarette smoking on the Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio and Tp-e/QTc ratio TF İlgenli, A Tokatlı, O Akpınar, F Kılıçaslan Adv Clin Exp Med Nov-Dec;24(6) 

Right and left ventricular adaptation to training determined by conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging in young endurance athletes M Koç, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, N Ergen, E Acartürk Acta cardiologica 62 (1), 13-18, 2007

Cardiac troponin T as a prognostic marker in patients with heart failure: a 3-year outcome study M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, Y Dönmez, M Avkaroğulları, C Alhan, … Angiology 58 (5) 

Tissue Doppler is a more reliable method in early detection of cardiac dysfunction in patients with AA amyloidosis M Demir, S Paydaş, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, M Balal, E Acartürk Renal failure 27 (4) 

Diastolic function predicts outcome after aortic valve replacement in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Çaylı, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, A Usal, H Poyrazoglu Clin Cardiol. Aug; 32(8) 

Relation between age and gender differences in plasma triglyceride concentrations and coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey E Acartürk, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, G Attila, M Demir Clinica chimica acta 339 (1-2) 

S-100B Levels in Stroke Patients: Is It Useful for Showing Short-term Mortality? S Satar, A Açikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, M Sahan, M Gulen, F Icme, M Topal, … Neurosurgery Quarterly 24 (1) 

Is sildenafil effective in secondary pulmonary hypertension due to systemic lupus erythematosus? A case report I Hanta, M Demir, O Akpinar, A Kocabas, S Ozbek Clinical rheumatology 24 

Relationship between left ventricular geometry and left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Cayli, M Kanadaşi, O Akpinar, A Usal, H Poyrazoğlu Echocardiography 25 (6) 

NT-proBNP levels and QT changes in acute ischemic stroke. A Acikalin, S Satar, O Akpinar, CE Cagliyan, M Sahan, F Icme, M Gulen, … Neurology Asia 18 (1) 2013

The relation between serum erythropoietin level and severity of disease and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure M Avkaroğullari, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, Y Dönmez, M Demirtaş Acta cardiologica 63 (3) 

Acute effect of methylphenidate on QT interval duration and dispersion in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder TF Ilgenli, A Congologlu, C Ozturk, T Turkbay, O Akpinar, F Kilicaslan Advances in therapy 24 

ST elevation in inferior derivation, coronary ectasia, and slow coronary flow following ceftriaxone use. TF İlgenli, A Açıkalın, S Türkmen, A Avcı, O Akpınar The American Journal of Emergency Medicine 30 (8) 

Evaluation of the hypertensive patients in southeastern Anatolia; demographic features and target organ damage H Aksoy, R Yılmaz, MM Baş, O Akpınar Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 33 (7) 

H-FABP in cases of carbon monoxide intoxication admitted to the emergency room A Açıkalın, S Satar, A Sebe, A Köse, O Akpınar Human & experimental toxicology 30 (6) 

Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction DY Şahin, Z Elbasan, M Gür, A Yıldız, O Akpınar, YK Icen, C Turkoglu, … Angiology 64 (6) 

Left atrial appendage aneurysm presenting with recurrent embolic strokes E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, VD Yerdelen, O Akpinar, A Özeren, ÖB Saygili The International journal of cardiovascular imaging 19 

Acute-phase reactants and cytokines in ischemic stroke: do they have any relationship with short-term mortality? M Sahan, A Sebe, A Acikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, MO Ay, M Gulen, M Topal, … European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences 17 (20) 

Is there any link between vitamin D deficiency and vasovagal syncope? S Usalp, H Kemal, Ü Yüksek, B Yaman, A Günsel, O Edebal, O Akpınar, … Journal of Arrhythmia 36 (2) 

Is there any link between vitamin d and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion? B Yaman, L Cerit, HK Günsel, Z Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, U Coşkun, … Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 35 

Increased discharge heart rate might be associated with increased short-term mortality after acute coronary syndrome U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, H Kemal, İ Etikan, O Akpınar, H Duygu Acta Cardiologica 78 (1) 

‘Natural Conduit’between two atria associated with atrial septal defect M Kanadaşı, N Özbarlas, M Demirtaş, A Usal, O Akpınar The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 21 

Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction with a New Method: Tissue Doppler Imaging M Çaylı, A Usal, M Kanadaşı, M Demir, O Akpınar Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9) 

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in 2 brothers M Kanadaşı, A Tasal, O Akpınar, F Tercan, E Acartürk Journal of Electrocardiology 40 (4), S26, 2007

Is there a difference between aortic and brachial vein blood lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels? U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, S Usalp, E Ceylan, OH Edebal, O Akpinar, … Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 69 

Improvement of abnormal systolic motion of the interventricular septum with cardiac resynchronization therapy B Yaman, HS Kemal, Y Dönmez, L Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, A Günsel, … Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 42 (9) 

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus Valsalva with coronary ectasia N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, T Hazırolan, O Akpınar International Journal of Clinical Medicine 2 (03) 

Effects of lisinopril, atenolol, and isosorbide 5-mononitrate on angina pectoris and QT dispersion in patients with syndrome X: An open-label, randomized, crossover study M Kanadaşi, M Demir, M Demirtaş, O Akpinar, CC Alhan Current therapeutic research 63 (4) 

Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia during the ajmaline test O Akpınar, K Kurt, M Kanadaşı Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi 41 (6) 

ST elevation in AVR could be a sign of the left main coronary artery lesion O Akpinar, M Kanadaşi, A Açikalin, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 2 (4)  

Cut-off values ​​of BNP and NT-BNP for diagnosis of heart failure in emergency service O Akpinar, M Canadasi, TF Ilgenli The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 6 (4) 

Pregnancy and heart valve disease O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Soylemez, R Demirbag, Y Sezen, A Yildiz, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10

The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, Y Sezen, A Yıldız, O Akpınar Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10 (5) 2010

Different clinical presentations of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in two brothers M Kanadasi, A Tasal, O Akpinar, F Tercan, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 8 (5)

Progression of Inflammatory Biomarkers Early after Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Placement K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Ayça, H Kemal, C Conkbayır, F Özkalaycı, O Akpınar, … Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2)

Protein supplementation improves left ventricular systolic functions in athletes by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, H Kemal Gunsel, L Cerit, E Acikgoz, S Usalp, Ü Yuksek, … European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1)

Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and coronary tortuosity severity L Cerit, K Gulsen, A Gunsel, M Uncu, Z Cerit, O Akpinar, H Duygu Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 176 (9), 455-460, 2017

A case of coronary microfistula: A newborn microfistula L Cerit, K Gulsen, H Kemal, O Akpınar Indian Heart Journal 68 (2), 192, 2016

Vasospastic angina: nocturnal chest pain, eosinophilia and delayed diagnosis N Söylemez, R Yilmaz, H Aksoy, TF İlgenli, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9 (6), 512, 2009

What do guidelines say we should do in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction? O Akpınar, A Açıkalın, N Rana Dişel, Ç Emre Çağlıyan Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine 13 (4), 2014

Relationship between serum neuron specific enolase levels and brain injury in patients with hyponatremia S Matyar, A Açıkalın, R Dişel, OG Ozturk, G Dağlıoğlu, O Akpınar Cukurova Medical Journal 47 (3)

The Effect of Mitral Stenosis on Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnancy Ş Demir, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Buyukkurt, O Akkus J Clin Exp Cardiolog 4 (237)

Aortic dissection: Two years clinical experience of patients diagnosed with aortic disection in an university emergency department A Açıkalaın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Kanadaşı, H Yalnız Türkiye Acil Tıp Dergisi 5 (1)

Does protein adding to diet affect sportsmen’s cardiovascular system? S Usalp, HS Kemal, O Akpınar, L Cerit, H Duygu Cukurova Medical Journal 45 (4)

Uniform criteria for diagnosing noncompaction by cMRI and echocardiography are warranted (Authors Reply) K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Özcem, O Akapınar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 15 (11)

New alternatives to the standard Doppler method in measuring transmitral pressure gradient M Demir, O Akpınar, M Kanadaşı, E Acartürk Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 35 (3)

Are the Parameters of Inflammation a Measure of Success of Thrombolytic Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction? M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, M Koç, M Avkaroğulları, … Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9)

Evaluation of tachyarrhythmia frequency in patients with mild mitral stenosis in sinus rhythm Ş Demir, A Ateş, O Akpınar, A Bozkurt MN Cardiology 21 (2)

Aortic dissection: Two-year clinical experience in patients presenting to a university hospital emergency department A Açıkalın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Canadaşı, H Yalnız Turkish Emergency Medicine Journal 5 (1) 2005

Heart Rate Variability and Cerebrovascular Events S Usualp, B Taşin, HS Kemal, B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, … Harran University Medical Faculty Journal 17 (3)

A new method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function: tissue Doppler echocardiography M Çaylı, A Usal, M Canadaşı, M Demir, O Akpinar Turkish Cardiology Association Archives 32 (9)

Successful Covered Stent Implantation in Iatrogenic Coronary Perforation Developing After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Y Kaya, N Söylemez, O Akpinar Koşuyolu Heart Journal 15 (1)

Stress hyperglycemia detected in the emergency department in acute myocardial infarction indicates early mortality S Satar, A Sebe, A Açıkalın, A Avcı, O Akapinar Çukurova University Medical Faculty Journal 29 (3)

Experiences

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

Schools / Trainings

Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

Heart Valve Problems

Aortic Dissection

Coronary Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

Varicose Veins

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Aortic Insufficiency

Aortic Valve Diseases

Mitral Insufficiency

Mitral Valve Problem

Mitral Stenosis

Varicose Ulcer

Diabetic Foot

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Raynaud's Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Ischemic Heart Disease

Heart Pain

Leg Artery Occlusion

Capillary Rupture

Heart Failure

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Arch Aneurysm

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid

In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

2023 - Adiyaman University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital

2021 - Bingöl Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital, Bingöl

2019 - Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Ankara

2014 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Getting rid of glasses with Excimer Laser (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism) (No-touch-LASIK)

Cataract - Multifocal Intraocular Lens (Smart Lens) Surgery

Keratoconus Diagnosis and Treatments (Crosslinking - Corneal Ring)

Fakik Intraocular Lens

Corneal Transplant (Keratoplasty-DALK-DMEK)

Oculoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid Aesthetics)

Low Eyelid (Ptosis) Treatment

Tear Duct Obstruction Surgery

Medical Aesthetics (Botox / Filling)

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Surgery

Retinal Diseases and Treatment

Publications in International Refereed Journals:
 

a. Original Research Article Published in Journals in SSCI, SCI, SCI- Expanded or AHCI
 

1. Can ME, Kaplan FE, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Ergün MC, Koç M, Şimşek G. The Relationship of Helicobacter Pylori with Choroidal and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness. Int Ophthalmol, 2018; 38(5)
2. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Yilmazbas P. Corneal Densitometry and its Correlation with Endothelial Morphometry in Healthy Corneas. Cornea. 2017
3. Özates, S, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Intraocular Lens Position in Combined Phacoemulsification and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Retina, 2018
4. Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Bayramoğlu E, Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Aycan Z. Quantitative Evaluation of Early Retinal Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Without Retinopathy.Clin Exp Optom. 2018;101
5. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Atilgan CU, Yilmazbas P. Reproducibility and reliability of ectasia imaging and topometric indices with Scheimpflug system in normal and keratoconic eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2018;44(1)

6. Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Kiziltoprak H, Doguizi S, Inanc M, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillometry Data of Healthy Individuals. Clin Exp Optom, 2018; 101(5)

7. Cankaya AB, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Karahan S, Yilmazbas P. Evaluation of Corneal Backward Light Scattering and Factors Affecting Corneal Transparency in Healthy Cornea. Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2018;62

8. Tekin K, Şekeroğlu MA, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Doğuizi S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. J Glaucoma. 2018;27

9. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Göker YS, Koçer AM, Yılmazbaş P. The Effect of Corneal Infiltrates on Densitometry and High Degree Aberrations. Clin Exp Optom. 2019;102

10. Göker YS, Yılmaz S, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Demir G. Quantitative Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Features in Patients with Nonocular Behçet's Disease. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

11. Yetkin E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Cankurtaran V, Yaşar HH. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2019; 29

12. Goker YS, Ucgul Atılgan C, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Yesil Karahan N, Koc M, Kosekahya P. Validity of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography as a Screening Test for Early Detection of Retinal Changes in Patients Receiving Hydroxychloroquine Therapy. Curr Eye Res. 2019; 44

13. Kosekahya P, Koc M, Caglayan M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Corneal Tomographic Changes in Eyes of Patients with Unilateral and Bilateral Non Progressive Keratoconus. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2019;42

14. Kosekahya P, Caglayan M, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Atilgan CU. Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus Progression Using a New Progression Screen. Eye Contact Lens. 2019; 45

15. Inanc M, Kiziltoprak H, Hekimoglu R, Tekin K, Ozalkak S, Koc M, Bayramoglu E, Zirh S, Yuruker S, Aycan Z. Tear Film and Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020;28

16. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Aydoğan S. Comparison of Wavefront-Optimized Ablation and Topography-Guided Contour Ablation with the LYRA Protocol in LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2019;35

17. Koc M, Aydemir E, Tekin K, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Kiziltoprak H. Biomechanical Ana

18. Inanc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Ozalkak S, Doguizi S, Aycan Z. Changes in Retinal Microcirculation Predict Clinical Onset of Diabetic Retinopathy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Am J Ophthalmol. 2019

19. Doğuizi S, Yılmazoğlu M, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microcirculation in Children with Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. J AAPOS. 2019;23

20. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Şekeroğlu MA, Yetkin E, Bayraktar S, Yılmazbaş P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Characteristics in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma. Clin Exp Optom. 2020;103

21. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, Hekimoğlu R, İnanç M, Yılmaz AA, Elmaoğulları S, Aycan Z. Local Ocular Surface Changes in Children with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2020; 28

22. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Yetkin E, Tekin K, İnanç M, Özülken K. Additive Effect of Topical Nepafenac on Mydriasis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Eye Contact Lens. 2020; 46

23. Göker YS, Özdal PC, Erol YO, Kızıltoprak H, Karatepe MS. Evaluation of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Density in Patients with Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome. Graefes 

24. Yetkin E, Citirik M, Teke MY, Kiziltoprak H. Postoperative Eccentric Macular Holes in Vitreomacular Interface Diseases. Int Ophthalmol. 2020; 40

25. Özülken K, Aydemir Aksoy G, Aydemir E, Kızıltoprak H, Yüksel E. Comparison of the Results of Two Different Accelerated Corneal Cross-Linking Procedures in Patients with Keratoconus. Balcan Med J. 2020

26. Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H. Quantitative Analysis of Radial Peripapillary Capillary Plexuses in Patients with Clinically Unilateral Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2020

27. Koc M, Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc M, Kosekahya P, Ozulken K, Durukan I. Topometric and Tomographic Evaluation of Subclinical Keratoconus. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2020

28. Can ME, Kızıltoprak H, Buluş AD, Özkoyuncu D, Koç M, Özdemir Yıldız Z. Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Childhood Obesity. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

29. İlhan C, Çitırık M, Uzel MM, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K. Usability of Systemic Inflammatory Markers as Diagnostic Indicators in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Macular Edema. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

30. Inanc M, Tekin K, Teke M

31. Kiziltoprak H, Atesoglu Hİ, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Koc M. Evaluation of Densitometric Analysis for Early Detection of Corneal Blood Staining in Hyphema. cornea 2021;40(4)

32. Kocer AM, Kiziltoprak H, Fen T, Goker YS, Acar A. Evaluation of radial peripapillary capillary density in patients with newly diagnosed iron deficiency anemia. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

33. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H, Yuksel E, Mumcuoğlu T. A Comparative Evaluation of Diffractive Trifocal and New Refractive/Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Refractive Lens Exchange. Curr Eye Pic. 2021

34. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Cevik S, Kocer AM, Goker YS. Normative Data Assessment of Peripapillary and Macular Vessel Density and Foveal Avascular Zone Metrics Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Children. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020

35. Goker YS, Atılgan CU, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Kosekahya P, Demir G, Kılıc D. Association between disorganization of the retinal inner layers and capillary nonperfusion area in patients with retinal vein occlusion. Arq Bras Ophthalmol. 2020

36. Ozkan HH, Koc M, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir E. Evaluation of topographic, tomographic, topometric, densitometric, and aberrometric features of cornea with pentacam HR system in subclinical keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol. 2021

37. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Aydemir E, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Quantitative assessment of retinal changes in COVID-19 patients. Clin Exp Optom. 2021

38. Aydemir E, Aydemir GA, Atesoglu HI, Goker YS, Ozcelik KC, Kiziltoprak H. The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Retinal Microcirculation in Human Subjects. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2021

39. Aydemir E, Aksoy Aydemir G, Atesoglu Hİ, Goker YS, Kiziltoprak H, Ozcelik KC. Objective Assessment of Corneal and Lens Clarity in Patients with COVID-19. Optom Vis Sci. 2021

 40. Aydemir GA, Kocabaş DO, Bilen A, Aydemir E, Bayat AH, Oren B, Kiziltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layer Thicknesses in Patients with Keratoconus Using Retinal Layer Segmentation Analysis. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Mar 23. Epub ahead of print. 

41. Aksoy Aydemir G, Ilhan C, Pehlıvanoglu B, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Bolu S. Conjunctival Histopathological Changes in Children With Vitamin D Deficiency. Eye Contact Lens. 2022

42. Nalcacioglu P, Sen E, Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Yaşar HH. Objective assessment of corneal backscattered light in myopic, hyperopic, and emmetropic children. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2022

43. Recep ÖF, Kocabas DO, Kiziltoprak H, Ozulken K. Effects on Wavefront Aberration after Short-term Wear of Senofilcon A Photochromic Contact Lens. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Dec 23. English. 

44. Kiziltoprak H, Kocabas DO, Aydemir GA, Kalınlı EM, Aydemir E, Oren B. Choroidal Vascular Index in Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Methylphenidate. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022 Dec 22

b) Uluslararası Alan İndeksleri Tarafından Taranan (A Bendinde Belirtilen İndeksler Dışındaki İndekslerde Yer Alan) Dergilerde Yayımlanmış Özgün Araştırma Makalesi
1. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Inanc M, Goker YS. Cataract in Diabetes Mellitus. World J Diabetes 2019

2. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Sekeroglu MA, Yetkin E, Doguizi S, Yilmazbas P. Static and Dynamic Pupillary Responses in Patients with Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2020

3. Göker YŞ, Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Karatepe MS, Özdemir K, Demir G. Direct and Crossover Effects of Phenylephrine and Cyclopentolate on Foveal Avascular Zone and Vessel Density of Macular Capillary Plexuses: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Rom J Ophthalmol. 2020

c) Presentation of Cases Published in Journals Within the Scope of Clause a)

1. Kiziltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K, Koc M, Akalin I, Teke MY. Intravitreal Aflibercept for the Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Rubella Retinopathy. Int Ophthalmol. 2019

2. Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H, Koc M, Uzel MM, Teke MY. Reply. Retina. 2019 3. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Dilli A, Teke MY. Retinal Vein Passing through a Congenital Optic Nerve Pit. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2021

Publications Published in Nationally Refereed Journals:

1. Tekin K, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H. A Rare Complication of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy: Vitreous Prolapse and Intraocular Lens Dislocation. Glo-Kat 2016

2. Kızıltoprak H, Ozkoyuncu D, Çıtırık M. Treatment Approaches to Free Floating Iris Cyst in the Anterior Chamber Due to a Case. MN Ophthalmology. 2017

3. Kızıltoprak H, Özateş S, Teke MY, Şimşek M. Combined Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion. Ret Vit 2018; 27(1)

4. Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Tekin K, İnanç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z, Yılmazbaş PY. Evaluation of Higher Order Corneal Aberrations in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with Tight Glycemic Control.Dicle Medical Journal. 2018

5. Özkoyuncu D, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Koç M, Teke MY. Coexistence of Idiopathic Choroidal Fold and Retinal Pigment Epithelial Tear Due to Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2018

6. Kızıltoprak H, Çiçek P, Doğuizi S, Şekeroğlu MA, Yılmazbaş P. A Morgagnian Cataract Case with Spontaneous Posterior Capsule Rupture. MN Ophthalmology 2018

7. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. Use of Vitreon Tamponade in Rhegmatogenous Inferior Retinal Detachment: Surgical Results and Complications. Ret-Vit 2018

8. Yeşilırmak N, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Koç M, Kurnaz E, Aycan Z. Early Changes in Retinal Layers of Type 1 Diabetic Patients Without Retinopathy. MN Ophthalmology 2018

9. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H, Yetkin E, Tekin K. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Phase Scaling Application Findings in Patients with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

10. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Choriocapillaris Signal Gaps in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol

11. Özülken K, Yüksel E, Kızıltoprak H. Effect of Topical Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Applied After Cycloplegia on Anterior Segment Parameters. Glo-Kat 2019

12. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Quantitative Characteristics of Foveal Avascular Zone and Macular Capillary Plexuses in Healthy Individuals: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Ret-Vit 2019

13. Göker YS, Kızıltoprak H. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography PHASE and Density Assessment Tool Findings in Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion. Ret-Vit 2019

14. Kızıltoprak H, Gulpamuk B, Tekin K, Teke MY. Coexistence of Retinis Pigmentosa and Posterior Staphyloma: Case Series.

15. Göker YS, Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Atılgan CU, Kosekahya P. Bevacizumab Treatment in Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real Life Study. Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Med J 2019

16. Tekin K, Kızıltoprak H, Yel S, İnanç M, Koç M, Aycan Z. Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Pupillar Parameters in Diabetic Children. Turkey Clinics J Pediatr.

17. Özülken K, Aydemir GA, Kızıltoprak H, Aydemir E. Comparison of Central Corneal Thickness Measurements with Ultrasonic Pachymetry and Two New Optical Methods. MN Ophthalmology 2019;26(4)

18. Ozateş S, Sen E, Kiziltoprak H, Kilic AO, Elgin U. Assessment of Corneal Endothelial Toxicity of Antimetabolite Drugs Used in Trabeculectomy Surgery. Glo-Kat 2019;14(4)

19. Ozulken K, Kiziltoprak H. Objective Accommodation Amplitude Measurement with a new Autorefractometer Device. Beyoglu Eye J. 2019;4(3)

20. Tekin K, Kiziltoprak H, Inanc MI, Sekeroglu MA. Evaluation of Retinal Layers in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia with Optical Coherence Tomography Segmentation Analysis. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol. 

21. Kızıltoprak H, Yasar HH, Tekin K. The Effect of Inferior Oblique Muscle Z-Myotomy in Patients with Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction. Turk J Ophthalmol 

22. Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Teke MY. A Case of Unilateral Retinitis Pigmentosa with Lamellar Macular Hole. Ret-Vit 2020 

23. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Yetkin E, Sekeroglu MA. Static and Dynamic Pupil Characteristics in Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2020;5(2)

24. Kiziltoprak H, Tekin K, Koc M, Teke MY. Resolution of Vacuole in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Following Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)

25. Uzel MM, Ozdal PC, Ozates S, Kiziltoprak H. Estimation of HLA-B27 Positivity by Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Patients with Acute Anterior Uveitis. Ret-Vit 2020;29(4)/ret.vit.2020

26. Aydemir E, Koç M, Kızıltoprak H, Tekin K, Aydemir GA, Özkan HH. Accelerated Corneal Cross-linking Treatment in Keratoconus Patients: Three-Years Results. Turkiye Clinics J Ophthalmol.  

27. Kızıltoprak H, Kocer AM, Fen T, Göker YS. Evaluation of Corneal and Lenticular Parameters in Iron Deficiency Anemia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2021

28. Aydemir E, Kiziltoprak H, Aksoy Aydemir G. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Using Two Different Suture Techniques. Beyoglu Eye J 2022

29. Oren B, Kiziltoprak H, Onder F, Kocabas DO, Yetkin E, Bilen A. Evaluation of Choroidal Vascular Structure in Hyperopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Beyoglu Eye J. 2023 Mar 1

30. Oren B, Aksoy Aydemir G, Duzayak S, Kızıltoprak H. Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata. Medeni Med J. 2023 Jun 

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

Areas of Interests

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis and other Spondyloarthropathies
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjögren Syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis
• Behçet's Disease
• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Inflammatory Myositis
• Fibromyalgia and other Pain Syndromes
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout, pseudogout crystal arthropathies

Education:

• Bingöl Anadolia Teacher High School
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine,
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of İnternal Medicine Specialist
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of Rheumatology Specialist
   

Residency:

• Residency, Department of Neurosurgery, Gazi University

Previous Employments:

• Bingöl Adaklı Public Healtcare Center , General Medical Practicer
• Mardin Kızıltepe Goverment Hospital İnternal Medicine Specialtist
• Şanlıurfa Training and Reserching Hospital, Rheumatology Specialtist
• Liv Hospital Vadi İstanbul Rheumatology Specialtist

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Gastrointestinal diseases 

• Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

• Anorectal area diseases 

• Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

• Colon and rectum cancer 

• Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. • Laparoskopik hernia surgery 

• Esophagus and stomach cancer 

• Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 • University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

• Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) • İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

• Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) • World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

• USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

• Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

• Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

• Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

• Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

• University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Scientific Publications • Endoscopic Laparoscopic & Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal Editorial Board / National Scientific Committee • UTACD Assist. Editor

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone diseases
• Benign prostate hyperplasia
• Minimally invasive prostate treatments (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum, TUR-P,..)
• Kidney Diseases
• Prostate Diseases
• Bladder Diseases
• Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunctions - Infertility
• Infections

Education

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2006
• PhD: Urology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, 2012

Professional and Observational Experience in Medicine

• Research Assistant, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, 10/2006 - 03/2007
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem Valide Sultan Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, 08/2007 - 10/2010
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem University, Department of Urology, 10/2010 - 08/2012
• Observer, University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 05/2011 - 06/2011
• Specialist, Idil State Hospital, Idil, Şırnak, 11/2012 - 08/2014
• Specialist, Giresun Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, 09/2014 - 2015
• Associate Professor, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Urology, 2015 - 2024
• Associate Professor, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024 - Present

Awards Received

• Effects of Sildenafil Citrate and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase, and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Rat Cavernous Tissues. Ilbey Y.Ö, Şimşek A, Özcan L, Cilli M, Polat E.C, Ersöz C, Somay A, Özbek E. 8th National Andrology Congress (International Participation), İzmir, Turkey, May 20-23. Congress Abstract Book; 22: SS-01 (2009). (Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award)
• Extraperitoneal (EXPERT-ONOL) Sacrocolpopexy in the Treatment of Advanced Uterovaginal and Vaginal Prolapse: Intermediate-Term Results. Önol Ş.Y, Armağan A, Tepeler A, Başıbüyük İ, Ersöz C, Erdem M.R. 22nd National Urology Congress (International Participation), Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, May 02-06. Congress Abstract Book, 369: V-021 (2012).

Certificates

• Prof. Cevper Ersöz has over 130 national and international publications.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology