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Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Lotus Bariatrics in Istanbul. He has managed patient follow-ups for up to 17 years after sleeve gastrectomies. Dr. Temizgonul trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital, a high-volume center for laparoscopic surgery. He also gained surgical experience in emergency medicine at the Syrian border.

• Operates at Lotus Bariatrics, which maintains a 95% success rate for obesity treatment.
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and stomach stapling procedures.
• Maintains an active role in medical research with several published articles.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Selman Sarica is an Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in a wide range of ENT procedures for both children and adults. Dr. Sarica graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He has performed over 1,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.

• Expert in snoring surgery and head and neck tumor resections.
• Performs functional nasal surgeries including septoplasty and rhinoplasty.
• Treats pediatric ear, nose, and throat diseases.
• Specializes in thyroid surgery and salivary gland disease management.

Dr. Murat Binbay is a urologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 600 robotic surgeries for kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers. Dr. Binbay trained at prestigious institutions like Duke University in the US. He also completed clinical training at University Hospital Leuven in Belgium.

• Specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Published over 70 scientific articles with more than 1,500 citations.
• Recognized as a Master in Urology at the Davos Winter Forum.
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Dr. Mehdi Asadov is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Istanbul. He has published 6 peer-reviewed articles cited in international medical literature. Dr. Asadov specializes in aesthetic breast surgery, microsurgery, and hand surgery. He currently leads his private clinic and practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Holds a professional Microsurgery License and a Microsurgery Training Certificate.
• Authored 4 international scientific articles on breast reconstruction and flap models.
• Completed his surgical residency at Kocaeli University Research and Application Hospital.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, a LEED Platinum-certified facility.

Dr. Ertan Etemoglu is an implantologist at Tower Dental Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants. Dr. Etemoglu is a member of the American Dental Association. He performs complex oral surgeries like sinus lifts and bone grafts.

• Provides zygomatic implants for patients with severe bone loss.
• Treats around 6,000 international patients annually at Tower Dental Clinic.
• Offers treatments using the official Straumann Dental Implant System.
• Uses digital smile design and CAD/CAM units for precision results.

Dr. Bestami Yalvac is an Assistant Professor at Galata University in Istanbul. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Dr. Yalvac specializes in ozone therapy for fibromyalgia and sports injuries. He completed his residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Treats chronic conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Provides rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injuries, and nerve compression.
• Uses techniques such as dry needling, kinesiotaping, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Practices at a hospital serving over 500,000 patients every year.

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a specialized fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University. Dr. Gozukucuk treats children for conditions like hernias, appendicitis, and congenital defects. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in treating inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and ankyloglossia.
• Published three articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Presented 13 research papers at international scientific meetings.
• Performs pediatric urological and cardiac surgical procedures.

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

2011 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

1995 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MANUS HAND SURGERY AND MICROSURGERY

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist

1992 - 1994, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

VKV AMERICAN HOSPITAL

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Fellow

Dr. Cengiz Yaylaci is a hair transplant surgeon at Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 20,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Yaylaci pioneered oxygenated therapy for hair restoration in Turkey. This technique reduces pain and speeds up recovery for patients.

• Supervises experienced specialists performing a minimum of 500 transplants monthly.
• Developed a unique oxygenated system for minimal scarring and natural results.
• Performed previous surgical roles at prestigious institutions like Acibadem Hospital.
• Treats patients at a clinic with a 99% success rate for transplants.

Dr. Hasan Celik is a double board-certified plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He holds certifications from both the European Board (EBOPRAS) and the Turkish National Board. Dr. Celik won third place for the Young Plastic Surgeon Award at the ASPS meeting. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures with a focus on patient safety.

• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and ISAPS.
• Published researcher with work appearing in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
• Treats patients at Dr. MED, which reports a 97% success rate for facelifts.
• Expertise in complex body contouring, breast surgery, and rhinoplasty.

Harun Kaya is a hair transplant specialist. He completed the Anesthesia Technician Program at Istanbul Okan University (2018–2020).

Experience: Hair Transplant Assistant at Este Future Clinic (2020–2021). Hair Transplant Technician at Rizza Hair Clinic in Kosovo (2021–2022). Hair Transplant Specialist at Lokman Hekim Medical Center in Ankara (2022–2023). Hair Transplant Specialist at Emsey Hospital (2023–2024). Hair Transplant Specialist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2024–2026). He speaks Turkish.

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Dr. Sabri Demircan is a cardiologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has provided cardiovascular care since 1998 across leading Turkish medical institutions. Dr. Demircan previously served as a cardiology specialist at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also held a long-term clinical role at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.

He practices at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation. This accreditation confirms that the facility meets rigorous US-based healthcare safety standards. The hospital serves patients from over 160 countries. It is known for high success rates in complex clinical cases.

Dr. Nezih Ozkan is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior clinical roles at premier Turkish and European institutions. Dr. Ozkan previously worked as a neurosurgery specialist at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland. He also served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

• Former Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Bezmialem Foundation Gureba Training Hospital.
• Served as a lecturer and specialist at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Provides care at a center with specialized neurosurgery and robotic surgery units.

Dr. Ela Araz Server is an Associate Professor of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She treats conditions of the ear, nose, and throat with a focus on surgical interventions. Dr. Server previously held senior surgical roles at Istinye University Liv Hospital and Florence Nightingale Hospital. She works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first in Turkey to achieve this international safety standard.

• Specializes in ear, nose, throat, and head and neck surgical diseases.
• Maintains an Associate Professor rank in her clinical and academic work.
• Trained at Istanbul Education and Research Hospital.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli, which serves patients from over 160 countries.

Dr. Cagatay Saim Tezel is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in esophageal surgery and lung transplantation. Dr. Tezel completed international training as an observer at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Member of the European Respiratory Society.
• Former instructor for thoracic surgery at Yeditepe University.
• Award-winning thesis advisor recognized by the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Gürkan Armağan is a dentist based in Antalya. He graduated from the Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. His fields include dental implantology, aesthetic dentistry, smile design, and digital dentistry.

Accreditations and advanced training include Digital Smile Design (2017) and Guided Implant Surgery Training (2018). He also completed the Aesthetic Dentistry Masterclass (2020) and the Advanced Implantology Workshop (2021).

Experience includes Dentapark Dental Clinic in Malatya (2015). He worked at Nanodent Dental Clinic in Antalya (2023) with a focus on implantology and guided implant surgery. In 2024, he joined Soraca Med Clinic in Antalya, focusing on smile makeovers and digital dentistry.

Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved a national milestone by performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. Dr. Akkan specializes in retinal treatments and cataract surgery using multifocal lens implants. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Winner of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for his groundbreaking surgical work.
• Performs laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE procedures.
• Treats complex retinal conditions and provides comprehensive eye examinations.
• Works at ISO-certified Dunyagoz Hospital, which treats 66,000 patients every year.