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Dr. Hamdi Levent Doganay is a professor and gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He serves on the board of the Turkish Liver Research Association. Dr. Doganay is an editor for major journals like the World Journal of Hepatology. He treats complex conditions including cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis at this JCI-accredited hospital.

• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for liver research.
• Winner of multiple national awards for achievements in viral hepatitis and proteomics.
• Member of the European and American associations for liver research.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and surgical removal of gastrointestinal polyps.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2022–present). He previously worked at the Ankara University Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. His focus is minimally invasive valve surgery. He performs right anterior minithoracotomy, sutureless aortic valve replacement, multiple valve implantation, and combined valve surgery with right coronary artery bypass.

He has peer-reviewed publications in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, Heart Lung Circ, Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, and Cardiovasc Ther. His work includes studies on molecular signatures of chronic atrial fibrillation in primary mitral regurgitation. Qualifications: Cardiovascular Surgery specialization (Ankara University) and MD (Erciyes University). Memberships: EACTS, ISMICS, MIRC, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Vascular Surgery, and Turkish Society of Hematology.

Dr. Havva Asuman Yavuz is a nephrologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. She completed a fellowship in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy. Dr. Yavuz specializes in organ transplantation and complex kidney care. She works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology and the European Society of Nephrology.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats chronic kidney disease, performing dialysis and kidney biopsies.
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Kanay Yararbas is a medical geneticist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He heads the Medical Genetics Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Yararbas holds an Associate Professor title. He founded Sapiens Genetics and Health Services Inc. to support genetic diagnostics and research.

• Certified by the European Society of Human Genetics in Clinical Laboratory Genetics.
• Member of the Health Council in the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges.
• Serves on the Turkish Medical Genetics Association quality and accreditation commission.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a JCI-accredited smart hospital.

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Mesut Okur is a professor and chief physician at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric health and diseases, with a focus on internal medical sciences. Dr. Okur has published over 25 international peer-reviewed articles. He treats children for conditions ranging from congenital heart defects to thyroid disorders.

• Published research on Down syndrome, pediatric brucellosis, and neonatal health.
• Supervises specialized medical theses on allergic rhinitis and pediatric diabetes.
• Practices at a hospital holding a Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate of 95.4%.
• Performed clinical research on pediatric voiding dysfunction and enuresis.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Experience

Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic

Academy Medical Center

Anaclinic Medical Center

Kayseri State Hospital

Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic

Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center

Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds international training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany. Dr. Emiroglu focuses on oncoplastic breast surgery, thyroid diseases, and proctologic conditions. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association.

• Specializes in hemorrhoidal diseases and proctologic surgery.
• Completed medical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association and the Izmir Breast Diseases Association.
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a private facility with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Ercan Kocakoc is a prize-winning radiologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He won 1st Prize at the 2009 ESGAR congress for clinical cases. Dr. Kocakoc specializes in interventional radiology and advanced body imaging. He completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA.

• Performs liver chemoembolization and radioembolization for cancer patients.
• Treats urological conditions through procedures like varicocele embolization.
• Held former chairmanship roles at Bezmialem Vakif and Yeditepe Universities.
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.

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. 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. Selcuk Kose is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has practiced thoracic surgery since 1999. Dr. Kose spent over ten years at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in lung cancer treatment and thoracic diagnostics. He completed his medical training at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed a cadaver VATS course and a videothoracoscopy course in Istanbul.
• Trained at the European Congress of Video Surgery in the Netherlands.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Lung Cancer Association.
• Treats patients at Memorial Bodrum, a private hospital with 26 medical departments.

Dr. Kamil Dogan is an interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in abdominal and breast imaging along with minimally invasive diagnostic procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its surgical and diagnostic standards.

• Performs breast and thyroid biopsies using non-vascular interventional techniques.
• Expert in percutaneous drainage and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Radiology Association (TRD).
• Practices at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Aynur Solak is a radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She specializes in abdominal, breast, and MRI radiology. Dr. Solak graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She is a member of the Turkish Radiology Association.

• Performs balloon angioplasty to open vascular narrowing.
• Conducts brain and heart angiography via the wrist.
• Provides 4D pregnancy ultrasounds and general radiology services.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Huseyin Hudaver Alper is a radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He serves as a Board Member and Secretary General of the Turkish Radiology Association. Dr. Alper focus areas include pediatric, thoracic, and head and neck radiology. He brings research and clinical experience from Ege University and Hacettepe University.

• Sits on the board of the Medical Ultrasonography Association.
• Specialize in diagnostic imaging for complex pediatric and thoracic cases.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.
• Trained at Robert Academy and Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Cenk Ahmet Sen is a radiation oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in precise radiation therapies for lung, breast, and genitourinary cancers. Dr. Sen utilizes techniques like IGRT and IMRT to target tumors while protecting healthy tissue.

• Performs radiosurgery including SRS, SABR, and SBRT for head and neck tumors.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal and uro-oncological cancers.
• Consultant member of the Urooncology Association.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

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.

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.