Specializations
Pediatric Orthopedics
Hip Dislocations
Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Surgical Treatment of Fractures and Dislocations
Sports Injuries
Experience
2017 - 2019 Okan University Hospital
2019 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital
Education
2016 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Chest Diseases
2007 St. Cyril and Methodius University, Faculty of Medicine
Publications
1- Frequency of Immunodeficiency in Adult Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients; Specialization Thesis
2- Canan Cimşit, Melahat Bekir, Sait Karakurt, Emel Eryüksel, Ultrasonographic evaluation of diaphragm thickness in COPD – Marmara Medical Journal 2016; 29:8-13
3- Emel Eryuksel, Canan Cimsit, Melahat Bekir, Çagatay Cimsit, Sait Karakurt, Diaphragmatic Thickness Fraction in Subjects at High Risk for COPD Exacerbations Respiratory Care December 2017
4- Melahat Bekir, T. Bahadır Üskül, Pulmonary Functions in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery ; April 2017
5- Emel Eryuksel, Canan Cimsit, Melahat Bekir, Cagatay Cimşit, Sait Karakurt, Is Diaphragmatic Thickness fraction valuable in Identifying High-Risk Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients, European Respiratory Journal Sep 2017
6- Melahat Bekir Külah, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, Berrin Ceyhan, The Effect of Clinical Findings on One-Year Disease Course in Adult Bronchiectasis Patients Other Than Cystic Fibrosis, 21st Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society _ Belek, Turkey 2018
7- Melahat Bekir Külah, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli Derya Kocakaya, Emel Eryüksel, Elif Karakoç Aydıner, İsmail Öğülür, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan, Quality of Life in Adult Bronchiectasis Patients Other Than Cystic Fibrosis: The Role of Psychological Status and Disease Severity 20th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek Türkiye 2017
8- Berrin Ceyhan, Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya , Emel Eryüksel, Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the EMBARC (European Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration) quality of life scale in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Turkish Thoracic Society 20th Annual Congress – Belek, Turkey 2017 (POSTER AWARD WINNER)
9- Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldizeli, Derya Kocakaya, Hüseyin Arıkan, Emel Eryüksel, Berrin Bağcı Beyhan, Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels and Lung Functions, Clinical Indexes, Anxiety-Depression Symptoms in Adult Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients – 19th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society - Belek, Turkey 2016
10- Melahat Bekir, Derya Kocakaya, Şehnaz Olgun, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan, Anticoagulant Treatment Approach in a Case of Venous Thrombosis Causing Superior Vena Cava Syndrome with Active Bleeding – 18th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek, Turkey 2015
11- Melahat Bekir, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan, Life-Threatening Bleeding After Anticoagulation with Rivaroxaban: Two Case Reports, 18th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek, Turkey 2015
12- Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Çagatay Nuri Cimşit, Semiha Emel Eryüksel, Canan Cimşit, Melahat Bekir, Tuğçe Yakut, The Relationship of Pulmonary CT Angiography with Clinical Scores in Pulmonary Embolism – Turkish Thoracic Society 18th Annual Congress – Belek Turkey 2015
13- Melahat Bekir, Canan Cimşit, Hüseyin Arıkan, Derya Kocakaya, Şehnaz,Olgun, Semiha Emel Eryüksel, Sait Karakurt, Diaphragm Thickness in COPD Patients and Its Relationship with Symptoms, Turkish Thoracic Society 17th Annual Congress – Belek, Turkey 2014
14- Melahat Bekir Külah, Frequency of Immunodeficiency in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and its Relationship with Clinical Parameters, 20th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society – Belek Türkiye 2017
15- Berrin Ceyhan, Melahat Bekir Külah, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, One Year Follow-Up of Respiratory Health Outcomes in Adult Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis ERS 2018
16- Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, Emel Eryüksel, Elif Karakoç, İsmail Öğülür Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan Immun Deficiency in Patients with Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and Relationship with Clinical Parameters ATS Conference 2017- Washington, DC 2017
17- Melahat Bekir Külah, Sehnaz Olgun Yildizeli, Derya Kocakaya, Emel Eryuksel, Berrin Bagci Ceyhan Health Related Quality of Life Among Adult Patients With non Cf Bronchiectasis: The Role of Psychological status and disease severity ERS International Congress 2017, Milan Italy 2017
18- Melahat Bekir, Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Derya Kocakaya, Hüseyin Arıkan, Emel Eryüksel, Berrin Bağcı Ceyhan The Relationship Between Vitamin D Level and Lung Function, Severity and Clinical Indices, Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Adult Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis ATS Conference 2016 - San Francisco , California 2016
Specializations
Abdomen Radiology
Doppler Radiology
Obstetric Radiology
Breast Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
Neuroradiology
Nonvascular Interventional Procedures
Experience
Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic
Academy Medical Center
Anaclinic Medical Center
Kayseri State Hospital
Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic
Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center
Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)
uzmanlık
Medical Interests:
• Brain, cerebellum, spine, and spinal cord tumor surgeries in adults and children
• Pediatric Neurosurgery Surgeries (Hydrocephalus, Tethered Cord, Diastematomyelia, Encephalocele, Meningocele-Meningomyelocele, Dermal Sinus Tract Excision, Craniosynostosis)
• Spine Surgery (Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Stabilization for Spinal Fractures, Vertebroplasty-Kyphoplasty Surgeries, Kyphosis Surgery)
• Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia
• Vagal Nerve Stimulation Surgery (Epilepsy Surgery) • Spinal Cord Stimulation Surgery (Spinal Cord Pain Stimulator)
• Surgeries for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm
• Baclofen Pump Implantation Surgery (for Severe Spasticity)
• Surgeries for Aneurysms, AVMs, and Cavernomas
Medical Area of Interest and Activities
Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation)
Brain and Spinal tumors
Spinal degenerative diseases Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Experience
Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery
Osmaniye State Hospital
Bolu State Hospital
Private Taksim German Hospital
Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Society
Turkish Medical Association
Research and Publications
Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) •
Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons
Articles in International Journals (18)
Chapters in International Books (1)
Articles in National Journals (5)
International Papers (12)
National Papers (24)
Prof. Çağatay Öztürk is an experienced orthopedic and spine surgeon specializing in scoliosis and spine surgery. He holds a medical degree from the Hacettepe University and a specialization in orthopedics and traumatology from the Uludağ University. He is the Head of the Spinal Surgery Department in Liv Hospital and is a member of several professional organizations. He has published over 100 articles in international editions.
Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a skilled neurosurgeon with expertise in neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Kilic manages all stages of patient care, from preoperative evaluation to postoperative follow-up. He focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Kilic is an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He is active in neurosurgery research and education. As a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, he has completed many advanced neuromodulation procedures. His work has led to high patient satisfaction and strong results in complex neurological cases.
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Dr. Adem Topaloglu is a general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic oncology. He focuses on colon and rectal cancers. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his general surgery training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2009.
Dr. Topaloglu performs advanced minimally invasive surgeries. His procedures include laparoscopic gastric, colon, and rectal cancer surgeries, as well as anti-reflux surgery, hernia repairs, appendectomy, and cholecystectomy. He is also experienced in endocrine and gastroenterological surgeries. In addition, he performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon interventions.
Dr. Topaloglu holds certifications in obesity, hiatal, and inguinal hernia surgeries. He is skilled in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. His expertise helps improve patient outcomes and surgical success rates.
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Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.
He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.
Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine specialty training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. In 2018, he became a Hematology subspecialist at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Hematology. Afterwards, he worked as a faculty member at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital and Istinye University (Istinye University Bahçeşehir and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul) and is currently working at Biruni University Hospital. Dr. Rafet Eren is a member of Turkish Society of Hematology, Hematology Specialty Society and European Society of Hematology and speaks English fluently. He has around 50 publications in national and international refereed journals.
Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.
Dr. Cengiz Sen is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist. He has expertise in revision arthroplasty, degenerative joint disease, congenital limb deformities, and pediatric orthopedic disorders. Dr. Sen is skilled in limb lengthening, pseudoarthrosis surgery, and managing periprosthetic infections. He is also a pioneer in using stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Sen has published many articles, especially on total knee replacement and infected nonunion. He is a professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has received the AOTT Oral Presentation Award for his academic and clinical achievements.
Dr. Idris Sertbas is a skilled neurosurgeon with experience in both adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries. He performs complex procedures such as brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries. He also treats children with conditions like hydrocephalus, tethered cord, and craniosynostosis. Dr. Sertbas is experienced in advanced spine surgeries, including stabilization for disc herniation, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery.
He is trained in neuromodulation surgeries, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. He also performs procedures for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity.
Dr. Sertbas graduated from Sivas Cumhuriyet University and completed his neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at Bartın State Hospital and Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. He now practices at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Liv Vadistanbul Hospital.
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Prof. Dr. Selami Sozubir has authored 65 scientific publications, which have received over 11,000 reads and nearly 1,000 citations, reflecting his strong contribution to the field of pediatric surgery and urology.
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