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Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care and head and neck surgery. Dr. Cemal is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He previously served on the medical faculty at Marmara University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center.
• Holds dual certification from the European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology.
• Completed specialized training in robotic surgery and microsurgery.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.

He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.

Dr. Metin Al has performed over 10,000 successful hair transplants at Estemarley Hair Clinic. He was an early adopter of DHI and hybrid surgical methods in Turkey. Dr. Al treats hair loss using FUE, DHI, and sapphire techniques. He also trains medical teams and doctors worldwide in hair restoration.

• Completed 10,000+ hair transplant procedures since beginning his practice.
• Trains surgical teams domestically and abroad in Turkey and internationally.
• Uses FUE, DHI, and hybrid techniques for personalized results.
• Previously worked at Acıbadem and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Cem Iyibozkurt is a gynecologic oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive oncology. He holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine. Dr. Iyibozkurt trained at the University of Oxford and Florida Hospital. He is a primary practitioner of robotic gynecologic procedures in Turkey.

• Certified by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO).
• Performed hundreds of minimally invasive procedures for gynecologic cancers.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats 300,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Ibrahim Ural is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and physical therapy. Dr. Ural earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He has received multiple awards at National Thoracic Oncology Congresses in Turkey.

• Winner of Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster awards for clinical research.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey's national subspecialty exam for surgeons. In 2012, he became the youngest gastroenterological surgeon in the country. Dr. Yardimci trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson in Houston.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Treats inflammatory bowel disease, liver hemangiomas, and pancreatic cysts.
• Established units for organ transplantation and IBD surgery at Marmara University.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She has published over 30 scientific papers in national and international medical journals. Dr. Gunaydin previously served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a certification in corneal transplantation.
• Certified as an Eye Bank Medical Director.
• Contributed to five medical book chapters, including international publications.
• Translated major clinical texts like Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology.

Dr. Esra Esim Buyukbayrak is a perinatology subspecialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. She specializes in maternal–fetal medicine and complex fetal surgery. She practiced at Marmara University for a decade. Dr. Buyukbayrak holds specialized fetal surgery training from Centro Gestar in Brazil.

• Authored 86 international publications indexed in SCI and SSCI.
• Served as Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Marmara University.
• Completed reproductive health training with the World Health Organization in Geneva.
• Supervised 15 doctoral dissertations in her field of expertise.

Dr. Ozlem Ozem Ekmekci is a professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She previously served as the Chairperson of the Ophthalmology Department at Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Ekmekci provides medical and surgical eye care within a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the hospital meets international safety and quality standards.

• Achieved the rank of Professor in ophthalmology within the university setting.
• Served as an educator at SB Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
• Performed diagnostic eye screenings as part of female and male check-up programs.
• Works at a hospital with over 60 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is the Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish the first robotic urologic surgery program in the country. He focuses on uro-oncology, specifically prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment.

• Professor of Urology at Bilim University with fellowship training at the European Oncology Center.
• Winner of the Karl Storz Second Prize for robotic prostatectomy research.
• Received the Best Video Presentation Award at the Istanbul Robotic Urology Symposium.
• Specializes in Da Vinci prostatectomy, HIFU treatment, and laser prostate surgery.

Dr. Engin Acioglu is an ENT specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Hannover Medical School in Germany. Dr. Acioglu served as Chief Assistant at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on complex ear, nose, and throat diseases.

• Trained at Hannover Medical School, a top German medical center.
• Practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation.
• Served as a clinical specialist in leading Turkish state research facilities.
• Treats patients in a hospital recognized for high safety standards.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart health and diagnostic cardiology. Dr. Gunduz is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He also belongs to the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

• Teaches as a Professor of Medicine at Bahçeşehir University.
• Maintains membership in the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Completed residency at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT imaging.

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov has performed 3,500+ hair transplant procedures at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in FUE, DHI, and revision surgeries for men and women. Dr. Ahmedov completed surgical rotations at Mount Sinai Hospital and Bronx Military Hospital in New York. He is an associate member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

• Uses sapphire blades and manual extraction for natural-looking results.
• Treats beard, eyebrow, and eyelash loss alongside scalp restoration.
• Served as Vice President of the International Patient Center at Medicana Health Group.
• Operates at Smile Hair Clinic, a TEMOS-accredited facility recognized by the BBC.

Dr. Hasan Fevzi Batirel is a thoracic surgeon at Memorial Gezpete Hospital in Istanbul. He treats diseases of the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall. Dr. Batirel previously served as Deputy Clinic Chief at Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Hospital. He also held a long-term academic role at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. His work is supported by Memorial Gezpete's JCI accreditation for safety and quality.

• Specializes in complex thoracic surgery and respiratory conditions.
• Held leadership roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals.
• Practices at a hospital with 99% success rates in major transplants.
• Works at a facility recognized for international treatment standards.

Dr. Cagatay Cetinkayaa is a general surgeon in Ankara. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. At Ankara University, he served as Lead Specialist for kidney–pancreas transplantation and Associate Lead for liver transplantation. He was also a Professor of General Surgery at Ankara University.

He holds the FEBS (European Diploma in Transplant Surgery). He is the UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye. His fellowships include abdominal multiorgan transplantation at the University of Calgary and transplantation research at the Thomas Starzl Institute.

He has authored over 40 international papers and 4 book chapters. He has given over 100 presentations. His work has more than 1,000 citations, and his h-index is 11. He has received multiple congress awards. He is a member of ESOT, EA-HPBA, the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, and the Turkish Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination.

Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.

• Uses 3D planning and custom surgical guides for complex bone deformities.
• Performs robotic-assisted arthroplasty, including MAKOplasty and OMNI systems.
• Treats sports injuries through arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
• Practices at a center accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.