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Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Heart failure

Leg Vascular Diseases

Cervical Vascular Diseases

Dr. Gülşah Balan is a pediatric dentist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in dental treatments for children under clinical and general anesthesia. Dr. Balan holds a PhD in Pedodontics and trained at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. She works at a JCI-accredited facility using 3D imaging for precise planning.

• Applies pediatric zirconium and stainless steel crowns for restorative care.
• Treats traumatic dental injuries and provides preventive pediatric services.
• Member of the International Society for Laser Dentistry.
• Former Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University.

Dr. Kubra Canturk is a restorative dentistry specialist at JCI-accredited İstinye Dental Hospital. She focuses on aesthetic dental treatments and smile design. Dr. Canturk holds a PhD in Restorative Dental Treatment from Atatürk University. She blends clinical precision with a dedicated focus on dental beauty.

• Specializes in porcelain laminate veneers and composite laminate applications.
• Performs complex inlay, onlay, and overlay restorations for tooth preservation.
• Expert in diastema closure to correct gaps between teeth.
• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and Association of Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Ipek Nejla Guldiken is a surgeon at Istinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Her work focuses on surgical planning and imaging for complex dental cases. She treats impacted teeth, performs sinus lifts, and corrects jawbone issues. Dr. Guldiken practices at a JCI-accredited facility affiliated with Istinye University.

• Performs dental implant surgery including bone and soft tissue corrections.
• Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Trained in facial trauma management and orthognathic surgery.
• Member of the International Team for Implantology.

Dr. Aslı Usta Tahmaz is an endodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in root canal therapy and restorative dental procedures. Dr. Tahmaz earned her degree from the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. She works at a JCI-accredited facility affiliated with İstinye University.

• Performs aesthetic composite fillings and deep dental scaling.
• Treats complex periodontitis and provides non-surgical gum therapy.
• Expert in laser and Beyond whitening techniques for smile enhancement.
• Member of the Turkish Endodontic Society and Turkish Dental Association.

Dr. Kadriye Merve Altikat is a periodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She is a specialist in gum disease, bone loss therapy, and soft tissue aesthetics. Dr. Altikat holds a PhD in Periodontology from Gazi University. She serves as the Head of the Oral and Dental Health Program at Istinye University.

• Performs flap surgery, gum aesthetics, and peri-implant disease management.
• Completed surgical training in London and advanced implant courses in Germany.
• Specially trained in dental bone regeneration and autogenous bone grafting.
• Member of the Turkish Periodontology Association and Turkish Dental Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited İstinye Dental Hospital, a center for digital dentistry.

Dr. Bulent Erol is an orthopedic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He won first prize for orthopedic oncology at the National Turkish Orthopedic Congress. Dr. Erol completed his fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in bone tumors and complex pediatric orthopedic surgery.

• Completed a clinical visiting program at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in the UK.
• Winner of multiple Akif Şakir Şakar Scientific Awards for clinical and experimental studies.
• Member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedics Society.
• Treats complex bone injuries, fractures, and arthrosis using robotic-assisted techniques at a JCI-accredited facility.

Dr. Betul Balli Demirel is an orthodontist at İstinye Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a PhD in orthodontics and is a certified Invisalign provider. Dr. Demirel specializes in correcting bite issues and tooth alignment using modern orthodontic techniques. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Member of the Turkish Orthodontic Society and the Turkish Aligner Association.
• Completed specialized training at the Damon Master Academy for self-ligating braces.
• Provides a range of treatments including clear aligners and ceramic braces.
• Expertise covers pediatric orthodontics and complex adult bite corrections.

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. Yildiray Bekar is a thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer and emphysema. Dr. Bekar uses both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He focuses on complex diseases of the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

• Performs specialized surgeries for bronchiectasis and hydatid cysts.
• Treats excessive armpit sweating through surgical hyperhidrosis management.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited university hospital facility.

Dr. Mehmet Akif Aydin is an associate professor and general surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in bariatric surgery and surgical oncology. Dr. Aydin focuses on weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and bypass. He also treats complex abdominal hernias and cancers of the breast and pancreas. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Sits on the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Performs laparoscopic repairs for inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.
• Treats endocrine conditions through procedures like thyroidectomy.

Education & Academic Background

GATA School of Military Medicine – Medical Degree

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic – Specialization in Neurosurgery

Beykent University – Master’s Degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management

Professional Experience

GATA Military Medical Faculty – Internship in General Medicine 

Samsun Field (Sahra) Medical School Command – Physician 

Naval Command, Combat Fleet, TCG Effort – Medical Officer 

Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician

Shipyard Command Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician 

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Chief Assistant, Neurosurgery Department 

Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital – Chief of Neurosurgery Clinic 

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Neurosurgery Specialist

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine – Neurosurgery Lecturer

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery – Faculty Member 

Certifications & Courses

-Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS) Courses

-GATA Military Medicine Faculty – Microsurgery Training Course

-Istanbul Vatan Hospital – Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Course

-Neuroanatomy Course

-Spine Surgery Course

Professional Memberships 

-Turkish Neurosurgery Association 
-Spine Society of Europa
-Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

Research & Publications

Transpedicular fixation application in thoracic and lumbar stabilization, results and complications.
Yayla O, Demircan MN, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Seçer HI, Kıbıcı K, Tosyalı L, Akın ON, Alkan K. GATA Bulletin.

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on histopathological changes in acute period after crush trauma in rabbit sciatic nerve.
Akın ON, Kutlay M, Demirel D, Kıbıcı K, Elbüken E. J Atatürk Univ Med Fac.

Early diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of delayed traumatic intracerebral hematomas.
Kutlay M, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Natl J Trauma.

Traumatic delayed epidural hematomas: Retrospective analysis of 7 new cases and 48 from literature.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Akın ON. Natl J Trauma 1998.

Single vertebral body screw-rod or plate fixation for ventral thoracic spine lesions.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Seçer HI, Tosyalı L. Turk Neurosurg 1999.

Peripheral nerve schwannomas.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Akın ON, Demircan MN, Kıbıcı K, Topuz K, Başekim Ç, Demirel D. Turk J Neurosurg  1999.

Epidemiological study of traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Kutlay A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. GATA Bulletin  1999.

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment on fetal spinal cord grafts: Preliminary study.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Dündar K, Yıldırım Ş. Turk Neurosurg, 1999.

Corpus callosum lipomas with frontal subcutaneous lipomas.
Çolak A, Kutlay M, Başekim Ç, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Gülhane Med J,  2000.

Morphometric study with image analysis system in meningiomas.
Kıbıcı K, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Baloğlu H. Turk J Neurosurg, 2003.

Morton Neuroma with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Kıral A, Çolak A, Kutlay M, Akın ON. Turk J Neurosurg, 2006.

Carpal tunnel surgery with mini open technique: Functional results.
Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg, 2010.

Surgical treatment of common peroneal nerve entrapment: Clinical study.
Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

Cauda equina syndrome after sacrum transverse fracture: Case report.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

Schwannoma from sensory sural nerve: Case report.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Erciyes Med J,  2013.

Clinical analysis of wrist drop due to radial tunnel syndrome.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K, Kırbaş S. Indian J Med Res Pharm Sci,  2016.

Spinal subdural hematoma after minimally invasive lumbar discectomy.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B, Gültekin MZ. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Rare variant of vertebral artery originating from external carotid artery.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Minimally invasive surgical treatment of piriformis syndrome.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Large suprasellar psammomatous meningioma: A rare variant.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Kaya RA. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

Large pericallosal lipoma after traumatic head injury: Case report.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

Fungating orbital mass as presentation of retinoblastoma.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. J Acad Res Med, 2020.

Ligamentum flavum hematoma with L5-S1 pars defect: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy in breast cancer: Surgical role.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg, , 2020.

Drop foot due to peroneal intraneural ganglion: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Surgical decompression of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in meralgia paresthetica.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Pulmonary cavitation in COVID-19: Primary or secondary?
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

Posterior dynamic stabilization for bilateral L5 pars defect.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B. Turk Neurosurg, , 2020.

Incidental MRI appearance of COVID-19 pneumonia.
Atca AÖ, Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Eur J Clin Exp Med,  2021.

Chest CT features of progressive COVID-19 pneumonia.
Erok B, Atca AÖ, Kıbıcı K. Acta Med Mediterr, 2021.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Dr. Samadzade belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy for neurological symptom management.
• Treats complex conditions including Alzheimer’s, migraines, and movement disorders.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey.