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Dr. Esra Esim Buyukbayrak is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist and a perinatology (maternal–fetal medicine) subspecialist. She has practiced at Memorial Göztepe Hospital since 2025. She served as Head of Department and Clinical Administrative and Training Director at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2022 to 2025. From 2015 to 2025, she worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital as a perinatology subspecialist. She also served there as associate professor and later professor.

She holds an MD from Marmara University. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty training in perinatology. She received WHO–IAMANEH reproductive health training in Geneva in 2004. She completed advanced obstetrics and gynecology training in 2013. She trained in fetal surgery at Centro Gestar, Brazil, in 2023.

She has 86 SCI/SSCI-indexed articles and 84 nationally indexed articles. She has delivered 51 international and 40 national congress presentations. She has written 9 book chapters and supervised 15 doctoral dissertations. She serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several journals.

Dr. Salih Taskin is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. He also focuses on gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously served in Gynecologic Oncology (2014–2025) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002–2025) at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Accreditations include ESGO Certified Specialist in Gynecologic Oncology (2018) and a fellowship in robotic surgery and gynecologic oncology at McGill University (2014). He completed an OB‑GYN residency at Ankara University and earned his MD at Çukurova University (both 1995–2001).

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology; the Society of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery; the Society of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology; the Federation of Women’s Health Associations; IGCS; ESGO; ESGE; and SERGS. He is trained in robotic, laparoscopic, and gynecologic cancer surgery.

Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously worked in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Marmara University (2009–2025). He also served at Kilis State Hospital during compulsory service and war surgery (2015–2017).

He completed a Thoracic Surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis (2019–2020). He then completed a Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery fellowship at Dalhousie University (2020–2022). He held a visiting fellowship at Universitätsspital Bern (2011–2012). He finished his residency at Marmara University (2009–2015).

He is President of the Turkish Society of Chest Wall Deformities and Pectus. He served on the Organizing Committee of CWIG 2023 in Istanbul. He completed MI-STARs (2020), MITS (2019), CITI (2024), and KOÇ Laboratory Animal Use certification (2025). He attended the AATS 103rd meeting (2023) and European Thoracic Surgery conferences (2024 and 2025).

Dr. Mehmet Altug Tuncer is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He has been Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine since 2018. He has served as an Instructor at Kartal Koşuyolu since 2013. He directed the Aortic Surgery Center there from 2016 to 2018.

He became Professor in 2018 at Istanbul Okan University. He was appointed Associate Professor in 2013. He earned his MD at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. He completed cardiovascular surgery training at Koşuyolu. His work includes 38 SCI/SCI-E papers, 19 national articles, and one book.

He is Chairman of the Aortic Surgery Working Group of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He also belongs to the Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). His focus is HPB surgery, liver transplantation, and robotic or minimally invasive surgery. He was the responsible specialist at the Fırat University Liver Transplant Center (2014–2018). He then worked as an organ transplantation specialist at Memorial Şişli (2018–2019). In 2024, he worked in robotic HPB surgery at Ageo Medical Center.

Training highlights include minimally invasive HPB at IRCAD (2015). He completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic on liver tumors and laparoscopic‑robotic surgery (2010–2011). He also completed liver transplant training at the İnönü University Institute (2011–2012). He earned his MD and finished his general surgery residency at Istanbul University. He became an associate professor in 2013. His academic work includes peer‑reviewed papers in J Gastrointest Surg, Surgery, and Surg Endosc. He has written surgical book chapters. He is a guideline author for the Turkish Surgical Society and served on editorial boards (2011–2016).

Dr. Tolga Sinan Guvenc is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously worked at VM Medical Park Pendik (2019–2025) and at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2014–2018).

He has authored over 200 scientific articles and book chapters. He serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports.

He is a Fellow of the ESC Heart Failure Association. He is also a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and Sigma Xi.

Advanced training includes a clinical fellowship in the Advanced Heart Failure Unit at the University of Alberta. He also served as a visiting scientist at the Echocardiography Station at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Education: MD, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English). Cardiology residency, Dr. Siyami Ersek.

Dr. Ahmet Mutlu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He holds European Board certification in ORL‑HNS (FEBORL‑HNS, 2018) and National ENT Board certification (2016). Education: MD, Kocaeli University (2011). ENT residency, Kocaeli University (2011–2016). Master’s in Audiology, Başkent University (2017).

Previous posts: Istanbul Medeniyet University (2019–2025). Üsküdar State Hospital (2016–2019). Kocaeli University (2011–2016). Training: Otology‑Neurotology School (2019–2020). Laryngology & Phoniatrics School (2021–2022). Portmann Institute microsurgery course (2013). Memberships: Turkish ORL‑HNS, Istanbul ENT Assoc., Otology‑Neurotology, Phoniatrics, Turkish Medical Association.

Professeur, spécialiste d'ophtalmologie

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 Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon with extensive experience. She graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 1st Surgical Clinic. She is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, other gastrointestinal conditions). It also includes endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast surgery (benign and malignant conditions). She treats emergency and trauma cases. She performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

She is known for precise surgery and a patient-centered approach.

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.

Dr. Bentov Amir is a pediatrician and pediatric gastroenterologist with over 22 years of clinical experience. He specializes in treating pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis. He is also skilled in performing endoscopic procedures in children.

Dr. Amir earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University. He completed his training in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He lectures at Tel Aviv University and is a member of several professional organizations, including the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Amir is recognized for his clinical work and academic contributions in his field.

• Éducation
• 1992-1999. - Faculté de médecine du Technion.
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• Spécialisation
• 2000-2005. - Stage à l'institut d'imagerie du centre médical Suraski de Tel-Aviv (Ichilov).
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• Expérience reconnue
• Radiologie diagnostique
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• Sous-spécialisation:
• 2005-2007 - Imagerie mammaire, Institut de mammographie, Centre médical de Tel Aviv.
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• Enseignement complémentaire
• 2008. - IRM mammaire, stage au centre médical de l'Institut Curie, Paris, France.
• 2012- Période de formation aux techniques avancées d'imagerie mammaire au centre de lutte contre le cancer Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.
• 2009,2011,2013- Mise à jour des cours d'imagerie mammaire.
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• Expérience clinique
• 2013. - Directeur du service de mammographie au centre médical de Tel Aviv.
• 2007. - Consultant en imagerie mammaire au Maccabi HMO.
• 2005. - Médecin principal, Centre médical Suraski, Tel Aviv.
• 2000-2005. - Stage, Institut d'imagerie, Centre médical Suraski, Tel Aviv.
• 1999-2000. - Stage, centre médical Sheba.
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• Expérience universitaire
• 2010- Formation en imagerie mammaire pour les étudiants en médecine pendant les années cliniques, département d'imagerie, faculté de médecine, université de Tel Aviv
• 2013- Conférencier pour les internes en chirurgie, école de formation continue, faculté de médecine, université de Tel Aviv.
• 2000-2005. - Conférencier en imagerie à l'école de radiographie, centre médical Suraski, Tel Aviv, université Bar-Ilan.
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• Syndicat
• Association israélienne des radiologues
• Division d'imagerie mammaire
• Association médicale israélienne
• Société nord-américaine des radiologues.
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• Domaines d'intérêt et d'occupation
• Biopsie du sein et marquage préopératoire sous guidage IRM.
• Imagerie du sein en échographie tridimensionnelle automatisée.
• Elimination de grosseurs sur le sein par technologie radiofréquence non invasive (BLES).
• Mammographie avec injection de produit de contraste.
• Imagerie moléculaire du sein, MBI (molecular breast imaging)

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. Arye Blachar is a diagnostic radiologist with expertise in abdominal imaging, hepatic perfusion imaging, CT colonography, and body MR imaging. He focuses on imaging studies of the abdominal and pelvic organs. He has a special interest in diagnosing cancers of the liver, lung, prostate, stomach, adrenal glands, breast, and esophagus, as well as peritoneal mesothelioma.

Dr. Blachar has been recognized as one of the best teachers at Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine. Forbes Israel named him one of the country's top physicians in 2021. His honors include a Certificate of Merit for research, Magna Cum Laude for his work on portal vein thrombosis, and an Editors’ Recognition Award from the European Radiology Journal.

Éducation

Septembre 2009 – Juin 2014 Diplôme de Médecine – Docteur en Médecine et Chirurgie (MD)

                                                Université de Malte

Septembre 2006 – Juin 2009 Bachelor of Science en sciences pharmaceutiques (BSc Honours)

                                                Université d'East Anglia (Royaume-Uni)

Expérience professionnelle et formation

Août 2021 – Août 2022 Senior Skin Cancer Fellow

                                               Institut de dermatologie St John, hôpitaux Guy et St Thomas

King's College de Londres, Royaume-Uni

Septembre 2017 – Septembre 2020 Stagiaire en dermatologie et vénérologie

                                               Centre médical Sheba, Tel-Hashomer

Tel-Aviv, Israël

Septembre 2016 – Août 2017 Médecin-chef en orthogériatrie

                                               Hôpital universitaire de Colchester, NHS Foundation Trust

Août 2015 – Août 2016 Année 2 Docteur

                                               Service national de santé du Grand Glasgow et de la Clyde

Rotations dans les spécialités suivantes :

Médecine générale, obstétrique et gynécologie, traumatologie et orthopédie

Août 2014 – Août 2015 Année 1 Médecin

                                               Service national de santé du Grand Glasgow et de la Clyde

Rotations dans les spécialités suivantes :

Médecine générale, chirurgie générale (cliniques de cancer de la peau et opérations mineures)

Autre activité

• Tuteur clinique :

1. Démonstrateur - cours de biopsie cutanée
   St John's Derm-academy Londres (juin 2022)
2. Chargé de cours sur le thème : Cancer cutané non mélanocytaire pour le MSc Dermatologie, King's College London (août 2021)
3. Instructeur et tuteur responsable des étudiants en médecine de St. George's, de l'Université de Londres (campus de Chypre) et de l'Université de Tel-Aviv en rotation au département de dermatologie, centre médical Sheba (septembre 2018 - présent)
   
4. Animer des séances de tutorat hebdomadaires auprès des étudiants en médecine de 5e année de l'Université de Glasgow. Thème : Cancers de la peau et mélanome (janvier 2015 – août 2016)

• Étudiant en médecine – Bourse : Université d’Oxford, stage clinique entièrement financé au département de chirurgie plastique – Hôpital universitaire John Radcliffe (septembre – novembre 2013)
  
  
• Étudiant en médecine – Stage optionnel : Stage optionnel financé par l'Association internationale des étudiants en médecine, chirurgie plastique – Hôpital universitaire de Ljubljana (septembre 2012)
  
  
• Conférences et cours

Mai 2022 Société britannique de soins de la peau chez les personnes immunodéprimées

                                          Mise à jour sur les maladies de peau chez les personnes immunodéprimées - Londres

Cours de la British Society of Dermatological Surgery – Londres, octobre 2021

Cours de dermatoscopie de la St John's Academy - Londres, septembre 2021

Conférence internationale sur les troubles unguéaux, décembre 2019 – Tel-Aviv

Cours annuel de dermatoscopie de septembre 2019 – Tel-Aviv

Septembre 2018 27ème congrès EADV - Paris

Cours de compétences chirurgicales de base de février 2016

                                           Collège royal des chirurgiens d'Édimbourg (RCSEd)

Août 2015 Formation au diplôme d'enseignant clinicien

                                           University College de Londres (UCL)

Cours sur les lambeaux de la tête et du cou , septembre 2013 - NHS Oxford Deanery

Adhésions et inscriptions

• Conseil médical de Chypre
• Registre des spécialistes en dermatologie et vénéréologie
• Conseil médical général, Royaume-Uni
• Inscription complète
• Académie européenne de dermatologie et de vénéréologie (EADV)

Détails académiques

Faculté / Université
Université 19 Mayis, Faculté de médecine, Samsun – Turquie

Date d'obtention du diplôme
1992

Formation postuniversitaire
Institution : Département de radiologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Erciyes, Kayseri – Turquie
Superviseur en charge de la formation : Mustafa Ozturk
Période de formation : De 1993 à 1998
Titre de la thèse : Évaluation de la maladie occlusive artérielle des membres inférieurs par angiographie par résonance magnétique

Accréditation

Spécialiste en radiologie : 1998, Ministère de la Santé de Turquie

Professeur associé : 2003, Comité interuniversitaire

Expérience académique

Résidence : Département de radiologie, Université Erciyes, Kayseri – Turquie (1993 à 1998)

Cabinet privé : Hôpital maternel et infantile, Sivas – Turquie (1998–2000)

Postes universitaires :

2000 à 2003 : Professeur adjoint de radiologie, Université Firat, Elazig – Turquie

2003 à 2009 : Professeur associé de radiologie, Université Firat, Elazig – Turquie

2009 à 2010 : Professeur de radiologie, Université Firat, Elazig – Turquie

2010 à 2015 : Professeur de radiologie, Président, Université Bezmialem Vakif, Istanbul – Turquie

2015 à 2016 : Professeur de radiologie, Président, Université Yeditepe, Istanbul – Turquie

2017 à aujourd'hui : Professeur de radiologie, Unité de radiologie interventionnelle, Hôpital Bahçelievler Medical Park, Université Altınbaş, Istanbul – Turquie

Camaraderie

Institution : Département de radiologie, Hôpital universitaire de Cleveland, Université Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, États-Unis

Durée : 2004 à 2005

Poste : Chercheur associé – Échographie et tomodensitométrie (corps)

Adhésions professionnelles

-Société turque de radiologie

-Société d'échographie médicale de Turquie

-Société turque de radiologie, groupe d'étude de radiologie abdominale

-ESGAR – Société européenne de radiologie gastro-intestinale et abdominale (Fellow)

-ESUR – Société européenne de radiologie urogénitale (Fellow)

-ESR – Société européenne de radiologie

-Société turque de résonance magnétique

-Société turque de radiologie, groupe d'étude de radiologie urogénitale

-Société turque de radiologie interventionnelle

-Société coréenne de radiologie (membre international)

-Société radiologique d'Amérique du Nord (RSNA) – Membre correspondant

Prix et récompenses

Congrès européen de radiologie (ECR) 2002 , Vienne – Interprétation d'images , 3e prix

Coin d'interprétation de la radiologie européenne 2003 – 2e prix

Cas du jour – ESGAR 2007 , Lisbonne, Portugal – 2ème Prix

Cas du jour – ESGAR 2009 , Valence, Espagne – 1er prix