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Dr. Elif Keçeci is a general dentist. She graduated from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2018. She provides preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dental care.

Expertise: routine check-ups, scaling, and oral hygiene; fillings, crowns, and bridges; teeth whitening, bonding, and smile design; removable and fixed prosthetics; pediatric and family dentistry. She speaks English.

Dr. Faruk Feyyaz Daştan is a general dentist and a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry. He provides functional and aesthetic care. His approach is modern and patient-focused. He offers comprehensive, tailored treatments in English.

His clinical focus includes preventive care (check-ups, scaling, education), restorative care (fillings, crowns, bridges), endodontics (root canal therapy), and aesthetic procedures (teeth whitening, composite bonding, smile design). He also provides prosthetic solutions, both fixed and removable. He is known for meticulous, patient-centered care.

Dr Nazli Hilal Guvener is an orthodontist with a specialization in prosthodontics. She completed prosthodontics training at Bezmialem Vakıf University in 2020. She earned her DDS from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2011. She restores oral function and aesthetics with advanced prosthetic treatments.

Her expertise includes fixed and removable prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, and full or partial dentures. She plans and restores implant‑supported prosthetics. She also offers aesthetic dentistry, including smile design, veneers, and laminates. She provides full‑mouth rehabilitation.

She uses digital dentistry, including CAD/CAM. She provides meticulous, evidence‑based care. Language: English.

Dr. İbrahim Mollaalioğlu is a general dentist. He graduated from Medeniyet University Faculty of Dentistry. He offers comprehensive dental care and consults in English.

His practice covers preventive care, restorative dentistry, endodontics, aesthetic dentistry, and prosthetic dentistry. Services include oral exams, cleaning, patient education, fillings, crowns, bridges, modern root canal treatment, teeth whitening, bonding, smile design, and fixed or removable dentures.

He follows a modern, patient-friendly approach. He provides individualized care to support oral function and improve the smile.

Dr Zeynep Sahin is a general dentist and a 2021 graduate of the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She provides comprehensive care with a focus on preventive and aesthetic dentistry. She also sees patients in English.

Core expertise: preventive check-ups, scaling, and long-term oral health care. Restorative care: fillings, crowns, and bridges. Endodontics: root canal treatment. Aesthetic care: teeth whitening, smile design, and cosmetic restorations. Prosthetics: fixed and removable solutions.

Dr. Zeynep Gurkan is a general dentist. She graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Istanbul Medipol University in 2020. She provides care in English.

Her practice includes preventive care (check-ups, scaling, oral health education), restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, bridges), and endodontics (root canal therapy). She also offers aesthetic dentistry (whitening, bonding, smile design) and prosthetic solutions (fixed and removable).

She provides modern, patient-centered treatment in a comfortable setting. Patients value her attentive and compassionate care.

Dr. Aysegul Sipahi is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. She graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2004. She completed her specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Marmara University in 2010. She provides advanced surgical and dental care. Languages: English.

Expertise: impacted tooth removal; management of jaw cysts and oral pathologies; dental implantology (implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift); orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery; facial trauma care; aesthetic oral surgery, including gum contouring.

Dr. Adem Topcu is a specialist in Interventional Neuroradiology, Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiology, Oncological Interventional Radiology, Non-vascular Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He completed his radiology residency at Ankara Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Topcu has worked in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology at top hospitals in Turkey. He has held important roles at Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Since 2014, he has focused on advanced interventional procedures in neuroradiology.

Areas of Interests

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Scoliosis Rehabilitation
• Robotic Rehabilitation
• Ultrasound-guided intra-articular, peri-articular and soft tissue injections, spinal injections
• Regenerative treatments
• Prolotherapy, Mesotherapy and Ozone therapy

Education:

• Beşiktaş Sakıp Sabancı Anatolian High School 2004-2008
• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2008-2014
• 2011 June - 2011 August (Protikantin) Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Campus Virchow-Klinikum
• Berlin/GERMANY
• 2012 June - 2012 July (Protikantin), Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie Dreifaltigkeitskrankenhaus Wesseling/GERMANY
• 2012 July - 2012 August (Practivetin), Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie/Handchirurgie St. Agatha Krankenhaus
• Celal Bayar University, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, 2014
• University of Health Sciences Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic 2015-2019

Experience:

• 2015 July - 2019 November, Health Sciences University Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Assistant Physician, Specialization training)
• December 2019 - January 2022, T.R. Ministry of Health Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital (FTR Specialist Physician)
• 2022 January - 2023 April, Private Şişli Kolan International Hospital (FTR Specialist Physician)
• 2023 April - 2023 September, Private Dr MSK Physiology Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (FTR Specialist Physician - Responsible Manager)

Areas of Interests

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• Psoriasis, Eczema, Urticaria, Allergic Skin Diseases
• Facial Filling Applications (Nose Filling, Natural Lip Filling, Russian Lip etc.)
• Botox Applications (Classic Botox, Player Botox, Teeth Clenching Botox, Sweating Botox)
• Mesotherapy (Youth Vaccine, Paris glow etc.), Mineral Vaccine, PRP injections
• Stem Cell and Exosome Therapy
• Acne and Acne Scars (Scarring) Treatment
• Laser and Energy Based Device (Golden Needle, BBL etc.) treatments
• Mole Mapping and Mole Removal
• Nail Diseases and Ingrown Nail Surgery
• Ringworm and Male Pattern Hair Loss
• Wart Treatment

Education:

• Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty - English Medicine, 2016
• Bezmialem Vakıf University, Specialization in Dermatology and Venereology, 2022
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) - Basic and Advanced Skin Surgery Training - Milano

Experience:

• Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Tokat State Hospital

Publications

• Onsun N, Dizman D, Emiroğlu N, Yildiz P, Akaslan T, Tosuner Z, et al. Challenges in early diagnosis of primary cutaneous CD8+ aggressive epidermotropic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma: a case series of four patients. Eur J Dermatol. 2020;30(4):358-61.
• Onsun N, Akaslan T, Sallahoglu K, Gülcan AS, Bulut H, Yabacı A. Effects of TNF inhibitors and an IL12/23 inhibitor on changes in body weight and adipokine levels in psoriasis patients: A 48-week comparative study. J Dermatolog Treat. 2021:1-16.
• Cengiz FP, Emiroglu N, Bahali AG, Dizman D, Taslidere N, Akaslan TC, et al. Which dermatology patients attend to Dermatology Outpatient Clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Turkey and what happened to them? Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(4).
• Cengiz FP, Kelahmetoglu O, Yildiz P, Yenigun A, Emiroglu N, Akaslan TC, et al. A case of multiple familial trichoepitelioma with malignant transformation successfully treated with Vismodegib. Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(4).
• Su Küçük Ö, Güneş B, Taşlidere N, Işik BG, Akaslan TÇ, Özgen FP, Bahali AG. Evaluation of adult patients with atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab: A single-center real-life experience. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Jan 17. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14785. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35038377.
• Akaslan TÇ, Mert Ö, Su Küçük Ö. Scabies increase during the COVID-19 pandemic: should we change our treatment strategy during the pandemic? Ann Parasitol. 2022;68(1):35-38. doi: 10.17420/ap6801.405. PMID: 35436399.
• Akaslan TÇ, Yıldız P, Onsun N. Clinical and histopathological improvement of scleromyxedema-induced microstomia after hyaluronidase injection. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Apr 20. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35441782.
• T. Ç. Akaslan Et Al., "Determination of adulteration in hair serums by LC-HRMS," Journal of Chemical Metrology, vol.17, pp.93-99, 2023.

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years of medical experience. He has specialized in urology for over 25 years. He currently serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he received advanced training in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

He has worked at several leading institutions. These include Dicle University, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Veni Vidi Hospital, and Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay’s expertise includes uro-oncology, endourology, minimally invasive procedures, stone surgeries, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and BPH. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

Prof. Dr. Ali İnal is a physician with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, and Allergy. He works as a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Allergy at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. İnal completed his training in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He also finished a fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He has managed Immunology and Tissue Typing Laboratories for more than 20 years. He has played a key role in improving transplant immunology and diagnostic immunology services.

His research covers cytokine storms in COVID-19, donor-specific antibodies, transplant rejection, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiencies. Dr. İnal has published many scientific articles. He has received research awards and grants. He also takes part in national and international congresses.

Prof. Dr. Bedia Defne Keçik is an experienced orthodontist and the Head of the Department of Orthodontics at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. She completed her specialty training and doctorate in Orthodontics at Hacettepe University. Dr. Keçik has more than 20 years of academic and clinical experience.

She has made important contributions to orthodontic research and education. She served for ten years on the Editorial Board of the Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry Journal. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of skeletal and dental malocclusions, interdisciplinary orthodontic planning, craniofacial growth, and orthodontic biomechanics.

Dr. Keçik is active in both national and international orthodontic associations. She regularly participates in scientific congresses and postgraduate training. At Başkent University, she supervises clinical training and research.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Küçükaksu completed his medical and surgical training in Turkey. He also received advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States. His focus has been on LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.

He introduced mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He has performed many types of surgeries, including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations. He has also established heart transplant centers at several institutions.

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior academic and administrative roles. He has contributed to total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has received national and international awards for his scientific and surgical work.

Prof. Dr. Dilaver Taş is a pulmonologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor of Pulmonary Diseases at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in pulmonary medicine and tuberculosis. Dr. Taş has extensive experience treating complex respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

He has served as Chief Physician at a military hospital and as a consultant in tertiary care centers. He has also worked as a faculty member in pulmonary diagnostics and interventions. His skills include advanced bronchoscopy (such as EBUS), pulmonary function testing, and the treatment of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Dr. Taş is known for his academic research and has received national awards. He is an active member of several respiratory and thoracic societies.

Prof. Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu is a leading urologist and andrology specialist. He has over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He is a Professor of Urology and Andrology. He completed a clinical fellowship in andrology at Tulane University School of Medicine. He also holds a PhD in Embryology and Histology.

His main areas of expertise are erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, male infertility, and varicocele. He is skilled in microsurgical and minimally invasive procedures in andrology. He has published over 275 scientific articles and has helped develop international clinical guidelines.

Prof. Dr. Şerefoğlu is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Impotence Research. He serves on scientific committees for the ESSM, ISSM, EAU Guidelines on Male Sexual Dysfunction, and UEMS Sexual Health Section. He has received several international awards for his research and contributions to sexual medicine.

Pediatrics

PEDIATRICS

Areas of Interests

• Obesity
• Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
• Growth and Developmental Delay
• Check-Up (General Health Check)
• Pediatric Emergencies
• Respiratory Diseases
• Vitamin Deficiencies
• Functional Medicine

Experience:

• LIV HOSPITAL ULUS HOSPITAL - 2024 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
• MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL - 2023 - 2024, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2019 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
• MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL - 2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatric Specialist)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2013 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatrics Specialist)
• KARABÜK STATE HOSPITAL - 2011 - 2013, Karabük/Türkiye (Pediatric Specialist)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2006 - 2011, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatrics)

Education:

• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2006 - 2011, Istanbul / Türkiye (Pediatrics Specialization Training)
• ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2000 - 2006, Istanbul / Türkiye (Medical Doctor Education)
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• Associate Professor in Child Health and Diseases
• Lecturer at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Dozens of articles and scientific publications published in national and international journals
• Dozens of books and book chapters published by national and international publishing houses
• Oral presentations and posters made at national and international congresses
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• Turkish Medical Association
• Istanbul Medical Faculty Alumni Association

Dr. Çiğdem Çınar is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has made important contributions to spinal cord injury, stroke rehabilitation, scoliosis, and musculoskeletal disorders. She is an active member of the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association, the Turkish Rheumatism Research and Treatment Association, and the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Çınar has published several articles in international journals. Her research includes robotic-assisted gait training in spinal cord injury and ultrasonographic evaluation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. She has also published many articles in national journals on stroke, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, lymphedema, and conservative treatments for scoliosis.

Her work has been presented at major international and national congresses. She has contributed chapters to books on pediatric rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Çınar is well recognized for her research and clinical expertise in rehabilitation.

Areas of Interests

• Endoscopic sinus surgery,
• Head and neck cancer surgery
• Allergic rhinitis diagnosis and treatments
• Pediatric ENT Diseases
• Ear Diseases

Education

• Secondary education Ataköy High School (1982-1988)
• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1988-1995)
• Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, K.B.B. specialization training (1995-1999)

Experience

• Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of ENT (Specialist) 1999 -2010
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital (Specialist) 2010-2012
• Outpatient clinic, clinical and surgical studies on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery at Graz Medical Faculty, Department of ENT Diseases March 2010
• Şisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital (Associate Professor) 2012-2018
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital (Professor and Clinical Administrative Officer) 2018-2023