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Dr. Cevat Azeroglu is a radiologist. He graduated from the Tabriz University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his radiology specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. Born in 1959, he provides advanced imaging to support accurate, timely decisions for many specialties.

His expertise includes conventional radiology with X-rays for musculoskeletal and chest disease. He performs ultrasound of the abdomen, thyroid, vessels, and soft tissues. He interprets CT and MRI for neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. He practices interventional radiology with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures. He also focuses on oncologic imaging for staging and follow-up. He is known for diagnostic precision, use of modern imaging tools, and strong teamwork.

Dr. Ulvi Mehmet Meral is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has worked there since 2025.

From 2024 to 2025, he was a Faculty Member in General Surgery at Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital. He previously served as a General Surgery Specialist at Kayseri State Hospital (2021–2024) and İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2016–2021). He also served at the ISAF Atatürk Role-2 Military Hospital in Afghanistan (2013–2014) and at İzmir Military Hospital (2012–2016). He was Chief Physician at the 25th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Infirmary (2005–2007).

He earned his M.D. (1998–2004) at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his General Surgery specialization there (2007–2012). He is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery. He has completed courses in abdominal wall hernia, burn care, microsurgery, thyroid surgery neuromonitorization, oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery, and gunshot wounds. He has also attended national and international surgical congresses.

Dr. Murat Ulusan is a specialist in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2018–present) and at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2010–present). He previously worked at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2009–2010) and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital (2008–2009). He completed his ENT residency at Istanbul University (2003–2008). He received his MD (English) from Marmara University.

Achievements include the EORL Congress Best Poster Award (2016) and an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology (2012, USA). His research includes 17 international and 15 national peer‑reviewed articles, 29 posters, and three TÜBİTAK projects. He has translated two books and written three book chapters. He serves as an editor for one national journal. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Koray Tuncer is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked there since 2009. He previously served at Private Yunus Emre Hospital from 2003 to 2009.

He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1982–1988). He completed an Internal Medicine residency at SSK Okmeydanı Hospital (1989–1993). He served as Chief Assistant in Internal Medicine at Kartal Training and Research Hospital (1995–1998). He completed gastroenterology fellowships at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital (1998–1999) and Ege University (1999–2003).

Professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver, and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has 5 international and 13 national publications. He has delivered 8 international and 41 national presentations. His additional training includes summer internships at Kantonsspital Aarau (Anesthesiology, 1985) and Kantonsspital Münsterlingen (Internal Medicine, 1987). He regularly attends postgraduate gastroenterology and hepatology courses and national congresses.

Dr. Umut Dinçer is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he has worked since 2018. From 2000 to 2018, he served at Medicana Çamlıca, Medical Park Bahçelievler, GATA Haydarpaşa, and Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital. He also gained experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in 1995.

He earned his MD in 1994 from GATA Military Medical Academy. He completed his PM&R residency there in 2000. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Algology Association.

He has published 60 scientific articles and delivered 40 congress presentations. He is the author of 2 books and 4 book chapters, and has translated 12 chapters. He has given lectures and training at many national and international congresses.

Dr Ahmed Gonna, MSc, DICOI, FICOI, is a dentist focused on oral implantology and oral surgery. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, in 2011. He trained in the Periodontal Department at Bologna University, Italy, in 2014–2015.

He received an MSc in Oral Implantology (MOI) from Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2017. He completed an MSc in Oral Surgery at Alexandria University in 2018.

Since 2017, he has been a Diplomate and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (DICOI, FICOI). He is also a European Implant Expert. He is the co-founder of Towers Dental Clinic.

Dr. Birol Herdem is a pediatric specialist (2018–present). He currently works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025). He has held pediatric posts at Private Izmir Can Hospital, Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital, SBÜ Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, and Çubuk State Hospital. Earlier, he served as Chief Physician of the 102nd Artillery Regiment (2011–2013).

He earned his MD from Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2002–2009). He completed specialty training in pediatrics at SBÜ Gülhane (2013–2017). His professional training includes Neonatal Resuscitation and Mechanical Ventilation, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Protocols, and Pediatric Emergency and ICU airway and ventilation.

Dr. Erkan Kocyildiz is an internal medicine specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked in the General Internal Medicine Clinic at Medipol University Çamlıca Hospital (2018–2025). He also served in the General Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic at Lifemed Medical Center (2013–2018). He provided geriatric follow-up and home healthcare at Clinix Medical Center (2011–2013). Earlier, he worked in the General Internal Medicine and Diabetes Clinic at Üsküdar State Hospital (2007–2010).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1994–2000). He completed his internal medicine residency at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital (2001–2006). His credentials include certification in insulin pump therapy, CPR, and ACLS. He completed courses in ozone therapy and laboratory animals. He has participated in various professional congresses.

Dr. Esra Eker is a specialist in anesthesiology and reanimation. She works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). Her previous posts were at Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–2025), Istanbul Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2018–2024; 2007–2011), and SBÜ Van Regional Training and Research Hospital (2011–2018).

She completed residency training in anesthesiology and reanimation at Istanbul Siyami Ersek (2007–2011). She earned her medical degree from Fırat University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997).

Accreditations and memberships include TARD; Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Reanimation; Turkish Society of Intensive Care; Turkish Society of Regional Anesthesia; and an Occupational Medicine Certificate. Professional development covers perioperative hematology; organ procurement intensive care; transplantation anesthesia (kidney and liver, LDLT); ultrasound-guided anesthesia; and TEE.

Dr. Hülya Gürel Savaş is a Radiology Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). She has 13 years of specialist experience. Her previous posts include Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2020–2025), Gaziantep Şehitkamil State Hospital (2017–2020), Samsun Training and Research Hospital (2015–2016), Bafra State Hospital (2014–2015), and Nizip State Hospital (2012–2014).

She completed her radiology residency at Ondokuz Mayıs University (2006–2012). She earned her medical degree there (1995–2001). She is a member of the Turkish Society of Radiology. She completed TSR courses in Breast Imaging and Obstetric Imaging.

Dr. Inci Senses is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with over 30 years of experience. She works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Samsun Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (1993–1997), the 70th Year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training Hospital (1997–2000), and Acıbadem Bakırköy and Bodrum Hospitals (2000–2021).

She completed PMR specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University (1990–1993). Before that, she finished a Biochemistry/Clinical Biochemistry residency at Haseki Training Hospital (1988–1990). Her medical education includes Hacettepe University (1976–1983) and Ondokuz Mayıs University (1983).

She is a member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Scoliosis Society. Her further training covers spinal cord injuries; hand tendon and nerve rehabilitation; hemiplegia exercise; Tai Chi and Ayurveda in musculoskeletal disease; and Lamaze. She attended the 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Op. Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist. She graduated from Acıbadem University School of Medicine in 2017. She completed clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville in the United States. She finished her specialty training at the Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

She performs gynecologic, laparoscopic, urogynecologic, and genital aesthetic procedures. These include V-NOTES (scarless) hysterectomy and cyst removal, hysteroscopic surgery, laparoscopy, tubal ligation, urinary incontinence treatments, HPV care, endometriosis surgery, and bioequivalent hormone therapies.

Dr. Sema Karakas specializes in gynecologic oncology surgery. She also performs minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopy and V-NOTES (scarless) techniques.

She offers V-NOTES hysterectomy and cyst removal. She performs surgery for uterine cancer and tubal ligation. She provides a full range of laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. She treats urinary incontinence with medical, laser, or surgical options and pelvic floor physiotherapy. She manages HPV with diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. She performs colposcopy, LEEP, and conization. She provides endometriosis care and surgery. She treats polyps and uterine septum with hysteroscopy. She offers perimenopausal and menopausal care and bioidentical hormone therapy.

Dr. Siavash Abbasgholizadeh is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and implant specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Marmara University. He also completed his specialization in oral and maxillofacial surgery there.

At Dentfix Turkey, he performs advanced procedures, including dental implants, zygomatic implants, and sinus lifts.

He is known for precise technique and clear communication. His care is patient-focused, with an emphasis on safety and informed decisions.

Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.

He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul (Dr. Faangkaow) is a geriatrician and lecturer in the Geriatric Medicine Division at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Geriatric Healthcare Center and Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital.

Accreditations include: M.D. (Second Class Honors, 2017); Diplomate, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2021); WHO‑SEARO ICOPE Master Trainer (2021). Additional credentials: Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine (2023); Diplomate, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (2024).

Research highlights include: a randomized controlled trial on oral nutritional supplements in older adults (Geriatrics, 2024); PG‑SGA versus MNA in hepatocellular carcinoma (Support Care Cancer 33, 116, 2025); and Thailand’s first abacavir hypersensitivity case report (J Med Assoc Thai, 2021). She was on the host team and served as a moderator at the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia in 2024.

Dr Joanna Sobotkowska is an obstetrician–gynaecologist. She graduated from the Military Medical Faculty of the Medical University of Łódź. She completed specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital – Research Institute in Łódź. Her rotations included the Departments of Perinatology; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; and Operative, Endoscopic and Oncological Gynaecology. She works there as a Senior Assistant.

She provides comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care. Her interests include operative gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery, ultrasound diagnostics and endometriosis. She regularly develops her skills through scientific conferences and specialised courses. She is a member of the Polish Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians.