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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Certification from the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine
Valid from January 20th, 2020 – January 20th, 2025
Certificate No. #00752-R20

• Diploma in Hospital Administration and Health Services
Instituto Politecnico Nacional, 2015

• Residency in Internal Medicine
Universidad de Guadalajara, 2006 - 2010
Hospital Civil “Dr. Juan I. Menchaca” (Civil Hospital)
Professional License #6745625

• Medical Surgeon and Obstetrician
Universidad de Guadalajara, 2000 – 2004
Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (Health Sciences
University Center) Professional License #5192385

SKILLS

• Ability to make accurate and detailed diagnoses

• Development and adjustment of personalized treatment plans

• Mastery of pharmacology and current medical therapies

• Lead and coordinate medical teams in hospital settings

WORK EXPERIENCE

Internist
YeahSmile, Cancun, 2021 - Present

• Conduct detailed preoperative evaluations of patients undergoing dental procedures, identifying and mitigating potential medical risks.

• Collaborate closely with dentists and other specialists to plan and coordinate patient medical care.

• Monitor patients' overall health before, during, and after dental procedures to ensure safe and efficient recovery.

• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans based on individual medical conditions and preoperative evaluation results.

General Director
Hospital Medica Cancun, 2024 - Present

• Oversee all hospital operations, ensuring the highest patient care and safety standards.

Medical Deputy Director
Hope4Cancer Cancun, 2020 - Present

• Coordinate clinical staff and ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.

• Implement and monitor quality improvement programs to optimize patient outcomes.

Medical Director
Hospital Victoria Medical Cancun (Hospital Azura), 2014

• Direct all clinical operations, oversee patient care and manage hospital administration.

• Develop protocols and procedures to ensure high-quality medical services.

Attending Physician
Hospital Victoria Medical Cancun (Hospital Azura), 2013

• Intensive Care Unit. Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Attending Physician
Hospital Galenia Cancun, 2010

• Intensive Care Unit. Monitor and manage patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary.

Attending Physician
Hospital General Regional del IMSS No. 17 Cancun, 2010 - Present

• Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Unit. Provide comprehensive care in internal medicine.

Dr. Phlengphana Thong-Upakarn is a Family Medicine Specialist. She earned her medical degree from Rangsit University. She worked as a Skill Development Physician at Ananda Mahidol Hospital. She now practices at Police General Hospital.

Dr. Thong-Upakarn completed a two-month course in basic occupational health for doctors at the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. She has experience in general practice, occupational medicine, and geriatric medicine.

An expert in microbial resistance and optimisation of the use of antimicrobials, he leads the Infectious Disease Unit of this hospital in Malaga.

Dr Javier Moreno Izarra is habitually involved in national and international scientific events. At the same time, he gives presentations that are specially focused on infectious disease in the area of antimicrobial resistance and in medical forums dedicated to the development of programs to optimise the use of antimicrobials.

Professional Experience:

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital

• Head of the Internal Medicine Unit. Quirón Campo de Gibraltar Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Alto Guadalquivir Hospital

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Andújar Hospital

• Medical Coordination of the A&E Unit and Hospitalisation. High- resolution Hospital in Puente Genil

• Specialist of the Internal Medicine Unit. Costa del Sol Hospital

A member of:

• Spanish Society of Internal Medicine

• Spanish Society of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology

• Spanish Society of Palliative Care

The Internal Medicine speciality is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions of adult patients. Internists of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital are experts in the comprehensive health care of their patients as they manage a broad range of medical conditions. The team of specialists of our Marbella hospital stands out for its comp rehensive approach and deep knowledge and skills relating to chronic disease. Their objective is to provide a high-quality medical service while guiding the patient and coordinating the actions against their diseases in close cooperation with the other specialists, if necessary, in order to obtain an adequate diagnosis and treatment. One fundamental part of the work of an internist is the management of chronical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart and lung disease, amongst others.

These conditions often require follow-ups and adjustments to the treatment throughout time.

The Internal Medicine team does not only focus on the treatment of diseases, but also on their prevention. Internists work with their patients to identify the risk factors and promote healthy habits. 

Academic Details

Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey

Date of Graduation
1992

Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography

Accreditation

Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey

Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee

Academic Experience

Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)

Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)

Academic Positions:

2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey

2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey

Fellowship

Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Duration:  2004 to 2005

Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Society of Radiology

-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group

-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)

-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)

-ESR – European Society of Radiology

-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance

-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group

-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)

-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member

Prizes and Awards

European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize

Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize

Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize

Education and Training:

Medical Degree: Graduated from Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (1993–1999).​

Dermatology Residency: Completed at Hospital General Universitario de Alicante (2000–2004).​

Dermatopathology Fellowships: Undertook specialized training at St John's Institute of Dermatology in London and in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA (2003).​

International Certification: Achieved the International Board Certification in Dermatopathology (ICDP-UEMS) in 2007

Advanced Training in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Completed at Hospital de Roskilde, Copenhagen, Denmark (2015).​

Professional Experience:

Hospital General Universitario de Elche: Served as a dermatologist from 2004 to 2010.​

Hospital General Universitario de Alicante: Practicing dermatologist since 2010.​

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja: Specialist in Dermatology since 2006.​

Quirónsalud Alicante: Specialist in Dermatology.​

Research and Publications:

Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.​

Regular presenter at various dermatology and dermatopathology conferences.​

Professional Affiliations:

Member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV).​

Member of the Spanish Group of Dermatopathology.​

Member of the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation.​

Member of the International Society of Dermoscopy.​

Dr. Pascual Ramírez's comprehensive training and active involvement in research and professional societies underscore his commitment to advancing dermatological care and education.

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

Professional experience

• Complutense University, Madrid (1991–1997):
  Specialist in the Department of Functional Assessment and Research at the School of Sports Medicine and Physical Education .
• Medical Center of the Supreme Sports Council, Madrid (1992–2001):
  Consultant physician in the field of sports medicine.
• Medical Service of Real Madrid FC (2001–2013):
  Providing medical care to elite professional athletes.
• Royal Spanish Field Hockey Federation (2000–2001):
  Doctor of the national team.
• Medical Consultant for the Spanish Basketball Clubs Association (ACB, 2020–2022):
  Management of medical projects related to the prevention and treatment of injuries.
• Quirónsalud Group (since 2006):
  Co-director of the Departments of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine at the Quirónsalud Madrid and Ruber Juan Bravo University Hospitals.

Scientific activity

• Specialization in sports cardiology since 1994 .
• Co-author of international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology.
• Member of the Sports Cardiology Core Group of the European Society of Cardiology (2014–2020) .
• Coordinator of the Sports Cardiology Group of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2014–2018).
• Author of numerous scientific articles and chapters in specialized books.
• Regular speaker at national and international congresses on sports medicine and cardiology.

Teaching activities

• Associate Professor at the School of Sports Medicine, Complutense University (1992-2001).
• Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the European University of Madrid (since 2012).

Key Skills and Achievements

• Many years of experience in medical support of athletes of various ages and training levels.
• Integration of advanced sports medicine techniques for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries.
• Contribution to the development of sports cardiology as a separate field.
• Ability to combine clinical practice, research and teaching to improve patient health.

The doctor actively uses his knowledge and many years of experience to provide the highest level of medical care to both professional athletes and amateurs.

Experience

2017 - 2020 Acıpayam State Hospital

2016 - 2017 Izmir Public Health Laboratory

2013 - 2016 Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

2011 - 2013 Pendik State Hospital

2011 - 2011 Midyat State Hospital

2004 - 2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Acipayam State Hospital

Izmir Public Health Laboratory

Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital

Pendik State Hospital

Midyat State Hospital

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2010 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

2004 Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Publications

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

Bulent Ertugrul, Çağrı Buke, Özlem Saylak Ersoy, Bengisu Ay, Dilek Senen Demirez, Öner Savk. Intralesional epidermal growth factor for diabetic foot wounds: the first cases in Turkey. Diabetic foot and ankle.6: August 2015

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Causative pathogens and antibiotic resistance in diabetic foot infections: A prospective multi-center study. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, Volume 30, Issue 5, July 2016,910-916

Alpay Arı, Ali Ilgın Olut, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Meltem Zencir, Mehmet Umut Çayıröz. A small outbreak of Serratia liquefaciens bacteremia due to use of contaminated saline infusion solution for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 49, 2017, 639-40

B- PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Bacterial Etiology And Antimicrobial Resistance In Dfıs; A Multicenter Prospective Trial Of “Turk-Day”. Congress of Balkan Millitary Medical Committee, 8-11 June 2015, Greece

C- ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL REFEREED JOURNALS

VildanAvkan Oğuz, Bengisu Ay, Vasfi Karatosun, Zeynep Gülay; A Case of Total Knee Arthroplasty in which Aeromonas Hydrophila Was Isolated in Perioperative Culture: Trakya Univ Medical Faculty Journal, 2009

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group recommended for influenza vaccination. Medical Journal of İzmir Hospital 2013; 17 (4): 241-245

B Ay, S Calik, B Karaca, S Tosun. Atypical Mediterranean spotted fever: First case from Aegean Region. Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital Journal. 2016; 26(2):175-177

B Ay, E Ozdemir, N Unel, S Calik, B Karaca. Telbivudine-Related Myopathy: A Case Report. Viral Hepat J 2016; 22: 37-38

D- PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS

Şebnem Çalık, Bengisu Kara Ay, Arif Yüksel, Kamuran Çapcıoğlu, Meltem Zencir, Ümran Bingöl, Neslihan Genç, Meltem Avcı, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the knowledge level and vaccination status of individuals in the risk group who are recommended to receive influenza vaccination. 5th National Vaccine Symposium, 25-29 September 2013, Ankara

''Evaluation of 4 Patients Receiving Telaprevir for Chronic Hepatitis C'' “Speech 7" Istanbul – Marriott Asia Hotel; 'Our Turkey Teleprevir Experience Symposium, 21 September 2013'

Bengisu Ay, Alpay Arı, Nalan Ünel, Erman Özdemir, Selma Tosun; Our experience with telaprevir in two centers: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Bengisu Ay, Erman Özdemir, Nalan Ünel; Myopathy side effect of telbivudine treatment due to a case: 12th National Viral Hepatitis Congress, 26-29 March 2014, Belek/Antalya

Gülsüm Altın, Aslı Keleş, Bengisu Ay, Ebru Dik, Meltem Zencir, Halil Erkan, Selma Tosun. Evaluation of the differences and knowledge levels of individuals in the society about the transmission routes of Hepatitis B virus. BUHASDER 6. Tepecik Infection Days Symposium. 04-08 November 2015 Muğla.

Vedat Turhan, Günalp Uzun, Mustafa Hatipoglu, Mesut Mutluoglu, Erol Sevim, Hayati Demiraslan, Esma Eryılmaz, Cem Ozuguz, Ali Memis, Turk-Day Working Group (Hakan Ay, Bilgin Arda, Serhat Uysal, Vicdan Koksaldi Motor, Cigdem Kader, Ayse Erturk, Omer Coskun, Fazilet Duygu, Selma Guler F. Aybala Altay, Aziz Ogutlu, Sibel Bolukcu, Ozlem Kandemir, Halide Aslaner, Arife Polat, Mustafa Karahocagil, Kadriye Kart Yasar, Emine Sehmen, Sirri Kilic, Mustafa Sunbul, Serap Gencer, Fatma Bozkurt, Tugba Yanik, Nefise Oztoprak Cuvalci, Ayse Batirel, Hamdi Sozen, Inci Kilic, Ilhami Celik, Bengisu Ay, Selma Tosun, Ayten Kadanali, Senol Comoglu, Affan Denk, Salih Hoşoğlu, Özlem Aydın, Nazif Elaldı, Şerife Akalın, Bahar Kandemir, Ayhan Akbulut, Tuna Demirdal, Recep Balık, Emel Azak, Gönül Şengöz); Current Causative Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Susceptibilities in Diabetic Foot Infection; A Multicenter Study “TURK-DAY”. 5th EKMUD Scientific Platform, 01-04 April 2015, İzmir.

Pediatric Cardiology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Experience

2021 Private Nisa Hospital

2020 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2015 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010- 2015 Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Training and Research Hospital

2008 – 2009 Gata Pediatric Cardiology 

1999 – 2003 Merzifon Aviation Medicine Center

Education

2006 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Pediatric Cardiology

1998 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Child Health and Diseases

1991 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ahmet Ekmekci is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul, since 2025. He earned the title of Associate Professor of Cardiology (Doçent) in 2014.

He served as Chief Assistant in Cardiology at Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He completed his cardiology residency at the same hospital in 2009. He finished his internal medicine residency at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine from 2002 to 2007. He received his MD from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, in 2002.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Heart Failure Association (Gold Member). He is also a member of the Istanbul Internal Medicine Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, the Istanbul Medical Chamber, and the Turkish Medical Association. He served on the Board of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Working Group in 2016.

Dr. Aygul Aliyeva Onen is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Medical Park Göztepe (2023–2025) and at Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital (2018–2023). She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2023). She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University (2010–2016) and completed an observership at Ege University (2017).

Professional memberships include the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the Pelvic Floor and Cosmetic Gynecology Association. Additional training includes Current Approaches in Cosmetic Gynecology (TJOD Izmir); CCI HADYEK Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery; Sexual Health Federation—Vaginismus and Dyspareunia; the 1st–3rd International Pelvic Floor and Cosmetic Gynecology Congresses; and the TJOD Obstetric Simulation Course.

Dr. Basak Sargin is an obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She has worked at Medipol Mega University Hospital (IVF and Reproductive Health Center), Medipol Acıbadem Region, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, and Kars Harakani State Hospital.

Accreditations: FMAS and DMAS, World Laparoscopy Hospital (2023). ART training, American Hospital (07/2024–01/2025). Fellowships: Minimally Invasive and Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, Pius University, Oldenburg (07/2025); World Laparoscopy Hospital (05/2023). Additional training in robotic surgery, hysteroscopy, vNOTES, embryo transfer simulation, and laser/magnetic stimulation.

Education: MD, Hacettepe University. OB/GYN residency, Ankara (2016–2021). PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, Koç University (since 2023). Memberships: SRGS, International Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, ESGE, WALS, and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Isik Okuyan is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously worked at Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). He completed his OB/GYN residency at SB University Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2019–2023). He earned his MD from Mersin University (2011–2017).

His credentials include GESEA Level 1 in Gynecological Endoscopy (Marseille, 2024). He presented a video and a poster at the 33rd ESGE Congress (2024). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and ESGE. He took part in meetings from 2022 to 2025, including ISON and national gynecology congresses.

Dr. Berrak Beyoglu Oruc is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, and IVF at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). She previously worked at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital and Ağrı Training and Research Hospital. She also served as a research physician in gynecologic oncology at Bologna University S. Orsola (2022).

Accreditations and key training include: Certified ART Clinical Training, American Hospital (2025); GESEA MIGS Level 1 – European Certified Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (2024). She also completed the Harvard Women’s Health and Menopause Course (2025), ESGO ORSI Robotic Surgery (2022), ESGO Masterclass (2022), and TMFTP Second Trimester Ultrasound (2024).

Awards: First prize, oral presentation—Transperineal Ultrasonography in Predicting Operative Delivery (13th Maternal–Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Congress, 2023). Third prize—Aortic Dissections (2016). Memberships: ISUOG, ESGE, MIJID, TJOD.

Dr. Haluk Caglar Karakaya is a specialist in cardiovascular surgery at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–). He previously worked as a specialist at the University of Health Sciences Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). He completed residency training at the University of Health Sciences Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital and at Ankara University. He earned his MD from Hacettepe University (English program).

Professional memberships: European Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Continuing education: 27th European Vascular Course (2024); Cardiac Memorial Robotic/Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Summit (2024); 18th Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (2024); 24th ASVS Congress (2023); TKDCD Endovascular Course (2023); “Grey Areas in Vascular Surgery” Symposium (2023); Basic and Advanced Doppler Ultrasonography Course (2023).

Dr. Hidayet Demir is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Okan University Hospital (2021–2025). He was also a specialist at Ağrı I. Ç. University Training and Research Hospital (2019–2021). Earlier, he worked at City Health Group as Medical Director and ECMO Specialist (2015–2018). He later served as CEO (2018–2025).

Education: MD, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2007–2013). Cardiovascular Surgery residency, SBÜ Kartal Koşuyolu (2013–2019). Beating‑Heart Coronary Bypass observer, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital (2018).

Memberships: TKDCD, UVECD, Turkish Medical Association, ESVS, EACTS. Courses: MIRC 2017 (minimally invasive/robotic). UVECD & EVC 2017 Venous Workshop. European Vascular Course 2017: Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment. TKDCD advanced aortic surgery. ESVS aortic arch techniques.

Dr. Muslim Sahin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously worked at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital (2018–2025), Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital (2010–2018), Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital (2007–2010), and Kayseri Military Hospital (2006–2007).

He completed his cardiology residency at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine (2001–2005). He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001).

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Chamber, the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the EuroCTO Club, and the European Society of Cardiology. He has completed training in TAVI, MitraClip, and renal denervation.

Dr. Tolga Sinan Guvenc is a cardiologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously worked at VM Medical Park Pendik (2019–2025) and at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2014–2018).

He has authored over 200 scientific articles and book chapters. He serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports.

He is a Fellow of the ESC Heart Failure Association. He is also a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and Sigma Xi.

Advanced training includes a clinical fellowship in the Advanced Heart Failure Unit at the University of Alberta. He also served as a visiting scientist at the Echocardiography Station at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Education: MD, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English). Cardiology residency, Dr. Siyami Ersek.

Dr. Mehmet Semih is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously served as a specialist at Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital (2024–2025) and Sivas Numune Hospital (2023–2024). He completed his cardiology residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (2018–2023). He earned his MD at Istanbul University (2006–2012).

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Heart Rhythm Association. He has delivered oral case presentations at EHRA and TKD congresses. He also completed the TKD Bifurcation Lesions Management Course and the TKD Echocardiography Symposium.

Dr. Ahmet Mutlu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He holds European Board certification in ORL‑HNS (FEBORL‑HNS, 2018) and National ENT Board certification (2016). Education: MD, Kocaeli University (2011). ENT residency, Kocaeli University (2011–2016). Master’s in Audiology, Başkent University (2017).

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