Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education, 2003, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Universal Italian Hospital, 2012-2014, Istanbul/Turkey
Florance Nightingale Hospital, 2012-2012, Istanbul/Turkey
T.C. Ministry of Health Muş State Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2011-2012, Muş/Turkey
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2004-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

Medical Intrests

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  Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Type 2 Diabetes Surgery
• SADI-S
• Gastric Bypass
• Duodenal Switch
• Transit Bipartition

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May 2007
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

Experience

2007-2008 Şırnak Military Hospital
2008-2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
2010-2011 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Organ Transplantation
2011-2012 Başkent University Organ Transplantation
2013-2017 Erciyes Universityniversity Organ Transplant
2017-2019 Bilim University FNH Organ Transplant
2019-2020 Yeditepe University Organ Transplant
2020-2023 Biruni University Medicana Hospital Organ Transplant

Scientific Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgical Association
Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
ILTS

Education

Medical Specialization: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2008-2013
Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2024-Present
Associate Professor: General Surgery, Biruni University Hospital, 2024-Present
General Surgery Specialist: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2016-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2023-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Kırkağaç State Hospital, Manisa, 2014-2016

Medical Intrests

• General Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Total Mastectomy
• Breast Conserving Surgery
• Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Oncological Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Endoscopy

Education

• Undergraduate - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982
• Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984
• Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
• Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
  Assistant. Associate Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
• Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1999-Present
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Experience

• Undergraduate Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982
• Assistant Adana Province Feke District, İncirli Health Center 1982-1984
• Assistant Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
• Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
• Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (15 January-15 March short term) 1993
• Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
• Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Professor 1999-Present
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Scientific Memberships

• National Surgical Association
• National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• ESTES (International)

Awards

• National Scientific Patent Award 2017.
• Gök A. F. K., Ertekin C., Video Paper First Prize , Istanbul Surgical Association, March 2015
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Medical Intrests

• Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgery
• Endoscopic diagnosis treatment
• Trauma and Emergency Surgery
   

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.

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

Peripheral Artery Diseases: Medical treatments, diagnostic angiography, percutaneous peripheral arterial procedures (knee-above balloon/stent angioplasty, atherectomy), peripheral artery surgery, hybrid treatment methods

Venous Diseases: Interventional endovenous treatments (radiofrequency, adhesive and pharmacomechanical ablation), varicose surgery, perforating venous surgery, aesthetic varicose treatment (sclerotherapy, transcutaneous laser/radiofrequency), medical and interventional DVT and pulmonary embolism treatment, hybrid surgical interventions in chronic DVT venous stent implantation

Carotid Artery Surgery

Percutaneous (EVAR-TEVAR) and Surgical Treatment of Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Diseases

Open Heart Surgery: Diseases that require cardiac surgery in adults

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Heart Surgery

Education
 

• MEB Kalamış Kemal Berktan Primary School
• MEB Burak Bora Anatolian High School
• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Experience

• Dr. Siyami Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital / 2003-2010
• Kahramanmaraş State Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2010-2012
• Acibadem Health Group, Kadıköy Hospital / 2012-2017
• Acibadem Health Group, Altunizade Hospital / 2017-2018
• Acibadem Health Group, Fulya Hospital / 2018-2020
• Sancaktepe Prof Dr İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital / 2020-2022

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.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty 2007-2013

Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014-2018

Experience

Şavşat State Hospital 2018-2020

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital 2020-2022

Sisli Memorial Hospital 2022-2024

In 2013, after graduating from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, after specializing in gynecology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, I specialized in normal non-invasive birth, water birth, water birth and vaginal birth after cesarean section in public and private hospitals, especially in hospitals that have adopted the concept of mother and baby friendly hospitals. In addition, I have performed over 500 surgical, non-surgical local procedures on genital aesthetics (Vaginal PRP, Vaginal Laser, Vaginal Filling) and over 100 cases on vaginal rejuvenation.

Dr. Mehmet Gökçe is a pediatric surgeon. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He completed his pediatric surgery training in 1993.

He has more than 30 years of experience. He provides safe, effective, and personalized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents. He consults in English.

His expertise includes neonatal surgery for congenital anomalies, pediatric urology, gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery. Examples include esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal malformations, hypospadias, undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract malformations, appendicitis, hernias, and laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.

Op. Dr. Ümit Yiğit is a pediatric surgeon with over 30 years of clinical and operative experience. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He completed his pediatric surgery specialization at Istanbul University in 1990.

His expertise includes neonatal surgery for congenital anomalies (esophageal and intestinal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia) and pediatric urology (hypospadias, undescended testis, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract malformations). He also performs gastrointestinal surgery (appendectomy, hernia repair, gastrointestinal malformations) and thoracic pediatric surgery. He performs minimally invasive pediatric procedures, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery.