Pagina 3 - Trattamento a Ankara (Turchia)

Prof. Dr. Vakkas Korkmaz is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology. Professor, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2025–present). Professor, Ankara Etlik City Hospital (2024–2025). Associate Professor, Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022). Specialist, University of Health Sciences (2014–2019). Education: MD, Akdeniz University (2002–2009). Medical specialty (2009–2014) and subspecialty (2016–2019), University of Health Sciences.

Research mentorship: Five completed theses (2016–2024) on endometrial cancer, cervical elastography, leiomyoma–fQRS, and iodine deficiency–postmenopausal osteoporosis. Memberships: European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (2017). Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society (2020). Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015–2017). Awards: Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015). Perinatal Medicine Foundation (2015).

Dr. Osman Ilhan is a Professor of Internal Diseases. He earned his medical degree at Ankara University in 1978. He completed his specialization in Internal Diseases there in 1982. He became an Associate Professor in 1990 and a Professor in 1996.

He served as a professor at Ankara University from 1997 to 2022. He has worked at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital since 2023. Earlier, he held roles at MD Anderson Cancer Center (1996–1997), Ankara University (1978–1983; 1988–1995), GATA (1984–1985), and Ulus Hospital (1985–1988).

Specialist Dr. Ali Can Sungur is a highly experienced ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist practicing at Lokman Hekim Health Group Etlik Hospital. With years of professional expertise, Dr. Sungur is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a comprehensive range of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. His extensive knowledge allows him to offer both medical and surgical treatments, customized to the unique needs of each patient. Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, Dr. Sungur ensures that all treatments are carefully planned to deliver the best possible outcomes. His practice is built on a foundation of compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to utilizing the most advanced medical technologies and techniques. Whether addressing routine concerns or more complex issues, Dr. Sungur is devoted to providing effective, personalized care in a supportive and professional environment.

Dr. Mehmet Cakici specializes in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. His interests include congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, aortic disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension.

He has more than 30 international publications, including in Perfusion, Annals of Vascular Surgery, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research covers ECMO and mechanical circulatory support. He also studies valve surgery, aortic aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, and minimally invasive techniques. He has published case reports and retrospective cohort studies. He has contributed to national guidelines and research protocols. He has joined international multicenter trials. He wrote chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations and the Heart Valve Disease Guidelines. He has presented abstracts at ISHLT, EACTS, and TKDCD. He is a member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery, the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISHLT, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Tülay Omma, Associate Professor

Specialization: Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Academic Background

• Medical Education: İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine (English Program), 1994–2001.
• Internal Medicine Residency: Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 2004–2010.
• Subspecialty in Endocrinology and Metabolism: Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2013–2017.

Professional Experience

• Clinical Expertise: 
  • General Practitioner with administrative responsibilities, 2002–2004.
  • Specialist in Internal Medicine during mandatory service, 2010–2013.
  • Endocrinologist and Metabolic Disease Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2017–2023).
  • Earned the title of Associate Professor in 2023, reflecting her academic and clinical excellence.
    Lokman Hekim Health Group 2023 (present) 

Scientific Contributions & Publications

• Research Output: 
  • Published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, with a strong focus on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Delivered numerous oral presentations and posters at national and international conferences.
• Citation Metrics: 
  • Total Citations: 166
  • H-index: 6
  • i10-index: 4

Awards & Recognitions

• Multiple prestigious accolades, including: 
  • Best Oral Presentation Award (2023): For groundbreaking research on COVID-19 vaccines and Graves’ Disease.
  • Best Poster Award (2021): For clinical insights into hypoparathyroidism in Turkey (HiPOPARATURK-NET Study).

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Active member of leading organizations: 
  • European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and its Young Endocrinologists & Scientists Committee (EYES).
  • Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Completed numerous advanced training programs, including certifications in clinical trials, biostatistics, and thyroid ultrasonography.

Clinical & Research Focus

Dr. Omma’s expertise spans:

• Diabetes management and its complications.
• Advanced thyroid disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its metabolic implications.
• Investigating the relationship between diet and endocrine/metabolic disorders.

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. Baki Ozdemir is a specialist in rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He completed a PM&R residency at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital and a rheumatology residency at Gazi University Hospital.

He worked as a general practitioner at the Hudut Regiment in Kızıltepe, Mardin. He then served as a PM&R specialist at Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital and İzmir Hatay Military Hospital. He later worked as a rheumatology specialist at Ordu State Hospital.

He authored the article “Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic disease and effects of the pandemic on rheumatology outpatient care: Single-center experience from Turkey.” He is a member of TRASD, the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.

Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (1994–2000). He trained in Cardiovascular Surgery at Celal Bayar University (2001–2006).

He worked as a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2006–2008). He then served at Van Military Hospital and Van Medical Park Hospital (2008–2009). From 2009 to 2016, he worked at Turgut Özal University. In 2016, he became an Associate Professor at Private Yüzüncüyıl Hospital. He served as an Associate Professor at Etimed Hospital (2016–2018). He has been an Associate Professor at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital since 2018.

Focus: coronary bypass (on- and off-pump), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, endovascular aortic procedures (EVAR, TEVAR via the groin), carotid surgery, peripheral bypasses (aortofemoral, femoropopliteal), venous treatments (surgery, laser, sclerotherapy), and AV fistulas for hemodialysis.

Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.

Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.

Assoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon. He focuses on oncologic, metabolic, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic hernia repair, anti‑reflux procedures, surgery for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes, and sleeve gastrectomy.

Education: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). General surgery training (2004–2009). Research Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016). Roles: General Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Kyrenia, and Mevki Military Hospitals (2004–2016). Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı (2016–2022), Sancaktepe (2022–2024), and Medical Park Gebze (2024–2025). Currently at Lokman Hekim | Istanbul Hospital (2025–).

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.

Dr. Cemal Aydin specializes in interventional radiology. He earned his medical degree from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2007–2013). In 2014, he worked as a general practitioner at the Kars Provincial Health Directorate. He then completed his residency in interventional radiology at Marmara University Hospital (2014–2020). He served as Head Physician, Radiology, at Yüksekova State Hospital (2020–2021). From 2021 to 2023, he practiced interventional radiology at Koç University Hospital.

He presented at the 37th and 38th National Radiology Congress. In 2016, he reported on lobar distribution of liver metastases in primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In 2017, he compared procedure times and complication rates for Trucut biopsy versus FNAB in lung biopsies with risk factors. He also studied diffusion‑weighted MRI to distinguish CPA meningioma and vestibular schwannoma.

Il medico è un distinto oncologo pediatrico e oncoematologo con oltre vent'anni di esperienza nel trattamento della leucemia acuta, del linfoma di Hodgkin e di varie malattie del sangue infantili. Abile nell'esecuzione di trapianti di midollo osseo, il medico ha ottenuto riconoscimento internazionale attraverso ricerche e pubblicazioni prolifiche in oncologia pediatrica.<\/p>

Laureato presso il Dipartimento di Medicina dell'Università di Istanbul Cerrahpasa, il medico si è specializzato in Oncologia Pediatrica presso l'Università di Hacettepe e ha completato una residenza presso il suo Istituto di Oncologia. Nominato professore presso l'Università di Istanbul Gelishim, il medico è membro di diverse prestigiose associazioni mediche.<\/p>

Il medico è un esperto chirurgo ORL e otorinolaringoiatra con oltre 31 anni di esperienza nel campo. Laureatosi presso la Facoltà di Medicina dell'Università di Ankara nel 1984, il medico si è specializzato in Malattie dell'Orecchio, Naso e Gola presso l'Ospedale di Formazione e Ricerca Numune di Ankara nel 1989.<\/p>

Con una carriera che abbraccia varie istituzioni prestigiose, tra cui l'Istituto Karolinska in Svezia e l'Università Libera in Olanda, il medico ha sviluppato competenze in una vasta gamma di trattamenti come la chirurgia delle adenoidi, la tiroidectomia, la miringotomia e la chirurgia della valvola nasale. I contributi a numerose riviste nazionali e internazionali evidenziano ulteriormente le vaste conoscenze ed esperienze del medico.<\/p>

Il medico è un ortopedico e traumatologo con oltre 33 anni di esperienza. Come membro attivo di diverse organizzazioni prestigiose, tra cui AO Spine Europe, EuroSpine e la Scoliosis Research Society, il medico ha un impatto significativo nel campo della chirurgia spinale e dell'ortopedia.<\/p>

Laureato presso la Facoltà di Medicina dell'Università di Hacettepe nel 1986, il medico ha lavorato come docente lì fino al 2009. Il medico è il direttore fondatore dell'Ankara Spine Center dal 2002 e ha completato una borsa di studio di ricerca clinica presso la Columbia University.<\/p>

Possiede molteplici certificazioni tra cui il Certificato ECFMG, i Certificati AO di Base, Avanzato e Avanzato Spine.<\/p>

Burcin Kalender, D.D.S. Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry

Study And Interests

• Anterior and Posterior Aesthetic Restorations
• Adhesive Fiber Bridges
• Restorative Dental Treatment
• Dental Aesthetics
• Dental Whitening
• Composite Lamina Restorations

Education

2016 - Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry 

2011 - Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2019 - 2020 Private Dental Clinic

2016 - 2019 Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry

2011 - 2016 Hacettepe University Restorative Dentistry

2011 - 2012 Duaçınarı Dental Polyclinic

Publications

Alpaslan C, Hasanoglu E.G.N, Alpaslan G, Yılmaz B, Kalender B. ‘Role of Direct Fluorescence Visualization for Screening of Oral Cancer and its Impact on Raising Awareness’. Jacobs Journal of Dentistry and Research, 2015, 2(4): 026

Ergin E, Yazici AR, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of an Er:YAG laser-activated bleaching system with different light-activated bleaching systems for color change, surface roughness, and enamel bond strength’. Lasers in Medical Science, 2018, 33(9):1913-18.

Arhun N, Kalender B, Tuncer D, Berkmen B, Celik C. ‘Influence of operator experience on bond strength of different adhesives to dentin.’ J Conserv Dent 2020;23:32‑5.

Kalender B. ‘Treatment of Initial Caries Lesions’.Current Aesthetic Approaches in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(2):58-65

Kalender B. ‘Smart Materials in Restorative Dentistry’. Adhesive materials used in restorative dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2017;3(3):164

Kalender B. ‘Laser Applications on Preventive Dentistry’. Lasers in Restorative Dentistry. Turkiye Klinikleri J Restor Dent. 2018; p.15-9. (Book Chapher)

25th Annual Congress of the DGL (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laser), Munchen, Germany Kalender B, Lausch J, Gutknecht N, Gorucu J. ‘Surface Layer Erosion of Artificial Caries Lesions Using The Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Preparation For Resin Infiltration’

 IADR Conference 2013/ 46th Meeting of the Continental European Division of International Association for Dental Research, Firenze, Italy Kalender B, Yazıcı AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of laser etching parameters on dentin surface roughness’

International Laser Congress 2014, Istanbul, Turkey Kalender B, Yazıcı, AR, Gorucu J. ‘Effect of acid and laser-etching on universal adhesives’ bond strength’

AIC 19th International Congress and Conseuro, 2017, Bologna, ITALY Yazici AR, Ergin E, Kalender B, Usumez A, Ertan A, Gorucu J, Sari T. ‘In vitro comparison of ER:YAG laser-bleaching with different light-activated bleaching systems’

Asst. Prof.Dr. Bilge Özcan

Department of Endodontics

Fields of Study and Interests

• Root Canal Treatment
• Retreatment
• Restorative Dental Treatments
• Dental Bleaching

Education

• 2019- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics
• 2015- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Work Experience

• 2021– continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital
• Mamak Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Ankara, Türkiye

Memberships

• Turkish Dental Association
• Turkish Endodontics Association

Publications and Congress Statements

OZCAN B, SONAT B. (2020) Dental Root Channel Treatment of the Mandibular First Premolar with Type IV Vertucci Channel Morphology. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 5 (12):1-3

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Taurodont First Molar and its Treatment. International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 6 (2): 1-5

OZCAN B, SONAT B, (2021) Treatment and Follow-up for Teeth with Apical Lesion

after Complicated Crown Fracture.Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 36 (3):28616-28620

Ozcan B, Biçer B, Şaklar F,  Bal L, Evaluation of push-out bond strength of bioceramic root canal sealers, with different final irrigations protocols. Journal Comptes rendus de l’Académie bulgare des Sciences. (DOI: 10.7546/CRABS.2023.12.15). SCIE

Gulsevim Oda, D.D.S, Pedodontics.

Fields of Study and Interests

• Anterior and posterior region restorations
• Milk tooth amputation and root canal treatment 
• Tooth extraction and space maintainers
• Dental Treatments Under General Anesthesia
• Protective dental treatments

Education

2020 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentsitry Department of Pedodontics

2015 - Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

2022 - continuing Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital

2015-2020 Istanbul University Department of Pedodontics

Publications

Birant S, Koruyucu M, Ozcan H, Ilisulu C, Kasimoglu Y, Avcu N, Kocaaydin S, Bektas D, Usta G, Akay C, Bekiroglu N, Seymen F. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of the Community about Oral and Dental Health [published online ahead of print, 2020 Sep 15]. Eur J Dent. 2020;10.1055/s-0040-1716583.

Oda, G., Karayagmurlu, A., Dagli, I., Aren, G., & Soylu, N. (2021). Oral Health Status in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study from Turkey. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 11(3), 186.

Göksel, S., ERTURK, A. F., Gulsevim, O. D. A., KARABAŞ, H. Ç., & Özcan, İ. (2023). Use of cone-beam computed tomography in pediatric patients: A retrospective observational study.Sağlık Bilimlerinde İleri Araştırmalar Dergisi,6(2), 173-178