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Dr. Fazilet Karakoc is a pediatric pulmonologist at Memorial Şişli and Memorial Ataşehir hospitals in Istanbul. She serves as a member of the Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases at Marmara University. Dr. Karakoc specializes in treating children with complex respiratory and lung conditions. She works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn this safety standard.

• Serves as both a pediatric chest specialist and a general pediatric health specialist.
• Maintains an academic role at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers.
• Focuses on pediatric pulmonology within a hospital network serving 160+ countries.

Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Ondokuz Mayis University. Dr. Erkan began her medical practice in 1982. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.

• Former Head of Department at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, a center with 13 operating rooms.
• Served as a faculty member in ophthalmology for over 15 years.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest and cardiovascular surgery. He has worked at several major Turkish medical centers since 1990. Dr. Yagan currently treats patients at one of Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospitals.

• Serves as a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Held senior surgical roles at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Practiced at Yedikule Pulmonary Diseases Hospital.
• Works at a facility with a 90% success rate for organ transplants.

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in TrueBeam technology and stereotaxic radiosurgery for cancer treatment. Dr. Saglam serves as the Chief Editor for the Turkish Society of Oncology. She has authored over 110 scientific publications on various oncological issues.

• Acts as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Oncology.
• Sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Medical Sciences.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a center with top transplant success rates.

Dr. Cagatay Cetinkaya is a breast and thoracic surgeon at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He treats conditions requiring surgical intervention within the chest and breast areas. Dr. Cetinkaya previously served as the Chief Physician at Bilecik Golpazari State Hospital. He completed his clinical research training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in thoracic surgery and breast surgery procedures.
• Was the lead physician at a state medical facility in Bilecik.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Practices within a medical group that reports a 90% organ transplant success rate.

Place and Date of Birth 
Ankara, 1980 

Foreign Languages 
English 

Education and Experience 
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization) 
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician) 
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor) 
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course 
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor) 

Number of Scientific Publications 
Over 50 scientific publications 
 

Clinical Experience 
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases 

Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (Single and both eyes)
• LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• ReLEx SMILE and Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
• Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) for keratoconus
• Strabismus treatment and surgical correction
• Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
  Oculoplasty (eyelid surgery)
  
  Professional Memberships 
  Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
  American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 
  
  Certifications 
  International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Optics, Refraction & Instruments (2019)
   International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Sciences (2019) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Examination (2020) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) (2021) 
  European Board of Ophthalmology – Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2021) 
  Awards 3rd Place for Best Research, 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), 2009 
   

Books/Book Chapters 
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: "Vision Problems" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: "Strabismus Examination" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)

Dr. Levent Kilickan is an anesthesiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He achieved full professorship at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Kilickan focuses on cardiovascular anesthesia and organ transplantation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Specializes in intensive care and regional anesthesia.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Taksim Hospital.
• Treats patients at a clinic serving over 500,000 people annually.
• Experienced in complex anesthesia for major cardiovascular surgeries.

Dr. Ahmet Nadir Tosyali is a pediatric surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He holds the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate. Dr. Tosyali treats complex conditions like Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and spina bifida. He provides care at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, and oncological procedures.
• Completed training in anorectal malformations and international hypospadias repair.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.
• Works at a Top 10 world hospital according to MTQUA rankings.

Dr. Haluk Duman is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in reconstructive surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors. Dr. Duman completed a high-level fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. He treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex hand and maxillofacial conditions.

• Published over 60 scientific papers on micro-surgery and aesthetic procedures.
• Member of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Expert in breast reconstruction, melanoma surgery, and maxillofacial reconstruction.
• Works at Anadolu, a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

Dr. Selin Bozkurt Alp is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist. She earned her medical degree from Uludag University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in 2018. She worked at Giresun Tirebolu State Hospital during compulsory service from 2020–2021. She later served at Istanbul Sultanbeyli State Hospital.

Her practice covers stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic rehabilitation, and rheumatic diseases. She provides pain management. She performs botulinum toxin injections, ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections, PRP, ESWT, and robotic therapy (RoboSpine). She also offers acupuncture, phytotherapy, and neural therapy. Her interests include fibromyalgia, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, heel spur, lipedema, and pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Oguz Acar is a neurologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He is a co-author of the textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'. Dr. Acar specializes in treating brain and spine conditions. He manages cases of glioma, epilepsy, and various movement disorders. Dr. Acar works at Turkey's first JCI-accredited medical center.

• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurological care.
• Treats complex conditions like spine tumors and skull injuries.
• Provides care for patients with herniation and nervous disorders.
• Practices at a hospital serving patients from 160+ countries annually.

Dr. Eda Tanrikulu is a clinical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She ranked 3rd nationally in Turkey's minor specialty medical exam. Dr. Tanrikulu specializes in chemotherapy and individualized cancer treatments. She works at a facility affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Served as the head of the medical oncology unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.
• Participated in global training at Oxford University and ESMO in Manchester.
• Treats gastrointestinal, urological, lung, and breast cancers.
• Member of the American and European Societies of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Asli Tatliparmak is an associate professor of dermatology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. She is a recognized editor of two international medical books. Dr. Tatliparmak specializes in medical aesthetics and complex skin pathologies. She is a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

• Performs laser skin resurfacing, Botox injections, and advanced jawline contouring.
• Authored or co-authored 50 scientific publications in international and national journals.
• Served as the former Head of Dermatology at İstinye University Liv Hospital.
• Winner of the Best Oral Presentation Award at the Aegean Dermatology Days.

Dr. Ümit Aykan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. He specializes in the early detection and management of glaucoma. He utilizes multidiode laser treatments to eliminate the need for direct eye intervention. This method is highly effective for patients unable to use medication. Dr. Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

• Completed training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.
• Performs cataract surgery and multifocal lens implantation.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Practices at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

The doctor is a highly experienced Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist with over two decades of clinical practice. Since 2018, the doctor has been providing specialized neurosurgical care at Memorial Antalya Hospital. Prior to this, the doctor served as a Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist at Medicalpark Hospital and the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor practiced from 2000 to 2017.

Throughout a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years, the doctor has focused on the surgical management of complex neurological and spinal conditions, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to patient care and academic medicine within the Antalya region.