2018- Currently MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
Hematology Specialist / Istanbul
2006 - 2015 GÖLCÜK MILITARY HOSPITAL
Hematology Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician - Quality
Management Director / Denizli
1998 - 2006 ERCIYES UNIVERSITY
Hematology Specialist - Internal Medicine Specialist / Kayseri
Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.
Yerli ve yabancı dergilerde yayınları vardır. Biri ulusal, biri uluslararası olmak üzere iki kitap bölümünün yazarıdır. Bir ulusal ve bir uluslararası poster ödülü sahibidir. Yürütücüsü olduğu bir ve araştırmacısı olduğu bir TÜBİTAK‑3001 projesini tamamladı. Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi’nin (2010‑) ve The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences’ın (2015‑) yayın kurulu üyesidir. TTB ve Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği üyesidir. NPFUAM Yönetim Kurulu üyesidir. TPD Nörobilim ile Psikofarmakoloji ve Somatik Sağaltımlar Çalışma Birimleri’nde görev yapmaktadır.
Dr. Halil Olgun Peker is a neurosurgeon with 19 years of experience. He specializes in scoliosis, spinal canal stenosis, neck hernia, neuro-oncology, and complex spine disorders. Dr. Peker has managed many difficult cases and has helped improve neurosurgical techniques and patient care.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The Ministry of Health in Sirnak awarded him a Certificate of Achievement for his service. Dr. Peker often presents his work at international conferences, showing his dedication to neurosurgery.
Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova, MD, is a neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University. She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008. She completed her neurology training at Istanbul University in 2017.
Dr. Ibrahimova is accredited by the General Medical Council (UK). She is also a member of the Turkish Neurological Association. She has published work in both local and international medical journals. Her research and clinical work focus on advancing the field of neurology.
Dr. Hakan Duger is a specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases. He has worked at Gaziantep Özel Defa Life Hospital since 2023. He previously served at Kilis Prof. Dr. Alaeddin Yavaşca State Hospital from 2021 to 2023.
Education and training: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2006–2012). Internal Medicine residency at Uludağ University (2012–2017). Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (2017–2018) and Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2018–2021). He also served as an Internal Medicine specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital (2017–2019).
Professional memberships: Turkish Medical Association. Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Turkish Diabetes Association. Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes Association.
Education and Expertise
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Specialization
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Hematology - Hematology - Subspecialty
Duke University Bone Marrow Transplantation Center - Stem Cell Transplantation Training
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle - Stem Cell Transplant Training
Experience
Duke University-Durham North Carolina Bone marrow transplantation program 2001, cord blood transplant
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Bone Marrow Transplantation program Seattle 2002, unrelated stem cell transplant
Founder and manager of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit 2003-2014
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Hematology Department 2008-2014
Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Dean (founder) 2008-2012
Professional Memberships
Turkish Hematology Association
Bilimsel Yayınları
1. Robin M, Porcher R, Zinke-Cerwenka W, van Biezen A, Volin L, Mufti G, Craddock C, Finke J, Richard C, Passweg J, Peniket A, Maertens J, Sucak G, Gedde-Dahl T, Vitek A, Nagler A, Blaise D, Beelen D, Maillard N, Schwerdtfeger R, de Witte T, Kroger N. Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant in patients with lower risk myelodysplastic syndrome: a retrospective analysis on behalf of the Chronic Malignancy Working Party of the EBMT.
Bone Marrow Transplant. 2017 Jul;52(7):1081. doi: 10.1038/bmt.2017.86
2. Deger SM, Erten Y, Suyani E, Aki SZ, Ulusal Okyay G, Pasaoglu OT, Pasaoglu H, Arinsoy T, Turkoz Sucak G. Early Diagnostic Markers for Detection of Acute Kidney Injury in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients. Exp Clin Transplant. 2017 Apr 14. doi: 10.6002/ect.2016.0161. [Epub ahead of print]
3. Sezer O, Beksac M, Hajek R, Sucak G, Cagirgan S, Linkesch W, Meltem Akay O, Gülbas Z, Nahi H, Plesner T, Snowden JA, Timurağaoğlu A, Dechow T, Lang A, Tuğlular T, Drach J, Armbrecht G, Potamianou A, Couturier C, Olie RA, Feys C, Allietta N, Terpos E. Effects of single-agent bortezomib as post-transplant consolidation therapy on multiple myeloma-related bone disease: a randomized phase II study. Br J Haematol. 2017 Jul;178(1):61-71. doi: 10.1111/bjh.14637. Epub 2017 Apr 6
4. Özkurt ZN, Sucak GT, Akı ŞZ, Yağcı M, Haznedar R.Early Prognostic Value of Monitoring Serum Free Light Chain in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation. Cancer Invest. 2017 Mar 16;35(3):195-201.
5. Aslan D, Türköz-Sucak G, Percy MJ. Recessive congenital methemoglobinemia in immediate generations.Turk J Pediatr. 2016;58(1):113-115
6. Robin M, Porcher R, Zinke-Cerwenka W, van Biezen A, Volin L, Mufti G, Craddock C, Finke J, Richard C, Passweg J, Peniket A, Maertens J, Sucak G, Gedde-Dahl T, Vitek A, Nagler A, Blaise D, Beelen D, Maillard N, Schwerdtfeger R, de Witte T, Kroger N. Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant in patients with lower risk myelodysplastic syndrome: a retrospective analysis on behalf of the Chronic Malignancy Working Party of the EBMT. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2017 Feb;52(2):209-215. Erratum in: Bone Marrow Transplant. 2017 Jul;52(7):1081.
7. Pamukcuoglu M, Acar K, Celik B, Akyurek N, Pepeler MS, Sucak GT. Peripheral and bone marrow CD34+ cell levels on chronic myeloproliferative disease. Hematology. 2017 Mar;22(2):74-80.
8. van Gorkom G, Finel H, Giebel S, Pohlreich D, Shimoni A, Ringhoffer M, Sucak G, Schaap N, Dreger P, Sureda A, Schouten HC. Prospective noninterventional study on peripheral blood stem cell mobilization in patients with relapsed lymphomas. J Clin Apher. 2016 Sep 10. doi: 10.1002/jca.21506. [Epub ahead of print]
9. Necchi A, Miceli R, Bregni M, Bokemeyer C, Berger LA, Oechsle K, Schumacher K, Kanfer E, Bourhis JH, Massard C, Laszlo D, Montoro J, Flechon A, Arpaci F, Secondino S, Wuchter P, Dreger P, Crysandt M, Worel N, Kruger W, Ringhoffer M, Unal A, Nagler A, Campos A, Wahlin A, Michieli M, Sucak G, Donnini I, Schots R, Ifrah N, Badoglio M, Martino M, Raggi D, Giannatempo P, Rosti G, Pedrazzoli P, Lanza F. Prognostic impact of progression to induction chemotherapy and prior paclitaxel therapy in patients with germ cell tumors receiving salvage high-dose chemotherapy in the last 10 years: a study of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation Solid Tumors Working Party. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2016 Mar;51(3):384-90.
10. Cahu X, Labopin M, Giebel S, Aljurf M, Kyrcz-Krzemien S, Socié G, Eder M, Bonifazi F, Bunjes D, Vigouroux S, Michallet M, Stelljes M, Zuckerman T, Finke J, Passweg J, Yakoub-Agha I, Niederwieser D, Sucak G, Sengeløv H, Polge E, Nagler A, Esteve J, Mohty M; Acute Leukemia Working Party of EBMT. Impact of conditioning with TBI in adult patients with T-cell ALL who receive a myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation: a report from the acute leukemia working party of EBMT. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2016 Mar;51(3):351-7.
11. Marchand T, Lamy T, Finel H, Arcese W, Choquet S, Finke J, Huynh A, Irrera G, Karakasis D, Konopacki J, Lambert J, Michieli M, Schouten HC, Schroyens W, Sucak G, Tischer J, Vandenberghe E, Dreger P. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for T-cell large granular lymphocyte leukemia: a retrospective study of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Leukemia. 2016 May;30(5):1201-4
12. Köktürk N, Yıldırım F, Aydoğdu M, Akı ŞZ, Yeğin ZA, Özkurt ZN, Suyanı E, Kıvılcım Oğuzülgen İ, Türköz Sucak G. Is It Possible to Predict Pulmonary Complications and Mortality in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients from Pre-Transplantation Exhaled Nitric Oxide Levels? Turk J Haematol. 2016 Mar 5;33(1):34-40.
13. Barğı G, Güçlü MB, Arıbaş Z, Akı ŞZ, Sucak GT. Inspiratory muscle training in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: a randomized controlled trial. Support Care Cancer. 2016 Feb;24(2):647-659
14. Camcıoğlu B, Boşnak-Güçlü M, Karadallı MN, Akı ŞZ, Türköz-Sucak G. The Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Sickle Cell Anemia Related Pulmonary Damage due to Recurrent Acute Chest Syndrome Attacks.Case Rep Hematol. 2015;2015:780159. doi: 10.1155/2015/780159. Epub 2015 Apr 28.
15. Fox CP, Boumendil A, Schmitz N, Finel H, Luan JJ, Sucak G, Blaise D, Finke J, Pflüger KH, Veelken H, Gorin NC, Poiré X, Ganser A, Dreger P, Sureda A. High-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation for extra-nodal NK/T lymphoma in Western patients; a study from the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Leuk Lymphoma. 2015 Apr 22:1-20.
16. Akı ŞZ, Suyanı E, Cengiz M, Özenirler S, Elbeğ Ş, Paşaoğlu H, Sucak GT. Association between Plasma Endothelin-1, Transforming Growth Factor-β, Fibroblast Growth Factor, and Nitric Oxide Levels and Liver Injury in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients with Persistent Iron Overload after Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2015 May;21(5):948-953.
17. Beksaç M, Waage A, Bringhen S, Kristinsson SY, Sucak G, Gimsing P, Giulia L, Tuglular TF, Juliusson G, Turesson I, Palumbo A. Does Low Molecular Weight Heparin Influence The Anti-Myeloma Effects Of Thalidomide? A Retrospective Analysis On Data From The GIMEMA, Nordic and Turkish Myeloma Study Groups Acta Haematologica 2015 Mar 24;133(4):372-380
18. Pepeler MS, Acar K, Güzel Tunçcan Ö, Uluoğlu Ö, Kalkancı A, Atalar H, Kılıç K, Türköz Sucak G. A proven case of cutaneous rhizopus infection presenting with severe limb pain very soon after induction treatment in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Case Rep Hematol. 2015;2015:285360. doi: 10.1155/2015/285360. Epub 2015 Feb 15.
19. Yegin ZA, Iyidir OT, Demirtaş C, Suyanı E, Yetkin I, Paşaoğlu H, Ilhan C, Sucak GT. The interplay among iron metabolism, endothelium and inflammatory cascade in dysmetabolic disorders. J Endocrinol Invest. 2014 Sep 23. [Epub ahead of print]
20. Tanase A, Schmitz N, Stein H, Boumendil A, Finel H, Castagna L, Blaise D, Milpied N, Sucak G, Sureda A, Thomson K, Vandenberghe E, Vitek A, Dreger P. Allogeneic and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for hepatosplenic T cell lymphoma: A retrospective study of the EBMT Lymphoma Working party. Leukemia. 2014 Sep 19. doi: 10.1038/leu.2014.280. [Epub ahead of print]
21. Salihoglu A, Elverdi T, Karadogan I, Paydas S, Ozdemir E, Erdem G, Karadurmus N, Akyol G, Kaynar L, Yegin Z, Sucak G, Ozkocaman V, Topcuoglu P, Ozcan M, Birtas E, Göker H, Başlar Z, Ferhanoglu B. Brentuximab vedotin for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma: experience in Turkey. Ann Hematol. 2014 Sep 18. [Epub ahead of print]
22. Aygencel G, Türkoğlu M, Türköz Sucak G, Benekli M. Prognostic factors in critically ill cancer patients admitted to the intensive care unit. J Crit Care. 2014 Aug;29(4):618-26.
23. Pamukçuoğlu M, Emmez H, Tunçcan OG, Oner AY, Cırak MY, Senol E, Sucak GT. Brain abscess caused by Nocardia cyriacigeorgica in two patients with multiple myeloma: novel agents, new spectrum of infections. Hematology. 2014 Apr;19(3):158-62.
24. Kadir Acar, Şahika Zeynep Akı, Zübeyde Nur Özkurt, Gülendam Bozdayı, Seyyal Rota, Gülsan Türköz Sucak Factors Associated with Cytomegalovirus Reactivation Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Human Leukocyte Antigens Might Be Among the Risk Factors Turk J Haematol. 2014 Sep 5;31(3):276-285
25. Abdülkerim Yıldız, Merih Kızıl Çakar, Elif Suyanı, Gülsan Türköz Sucak A Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient with Isolated Neutropenia and Diminished Expression of CD55 and CD59 Similar to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria doi: 10.4274/Tjh.2013.0318 Pages 323 – 324
26. Suyanı E, Sucak GT, Akyürek N, Sahin S, Baysal NA, Yağcı M, Haznedar R. Tumor-associated macrophages as a prognostic parameter in multiple myeloma. Ann Hematol. 2013 May;92(5):669-77
27. Akyol A, Nazlıel B, Batur Caglayan HZ, Oner Y, Sucak GT. Recurrent Transient Ischemic Attacks in a Patient with POEMS Syndrome. Case Rep Neurol Med 2014:158471
28. Boyacı N, Aygencel G, Turkoglu M, Yegin ZA, Acar K, Sucak GT. The intensive care management process in patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and factors affecting their prognosis. Hematology. 2014 Sep;19(6):338-45
29. Merve Pamukcuoğlu, Kadir Acar, Nalan Akyürek, Gülsan Türköz Sucak. Non-Leukemic Granulocytic Sarcoma Presenting with Multiple Skin Nodules and a Retroperitoneal Mass. Turk J Hematol 2013;30:81-82
30. Merve Pamukçuoğlu, Kadir Acar, Nalan Akyürek, Gülsan Türköz Sucak A Rare Case of Acute Leukemia Relapsing with a Granulocytic Sarcoma Causing Ectopic Pregnancy Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion April 2013
31. Keser I, Suyani E, Aki SZ, Sucak AG. The positive impact of regular exercise program on stem cell mobilization prior to autologous stem cell transplantation. Transfus Apher Sci. 2013 Jul 6. doi:pii: S1473-0502(13)00205-X. 10.1016/j.transci.2013.06.007. [Epub ahead of print]
32. Buyukasik Y, Acar K, Kelkitli E, Uz B, Serefhanoglu S, Ozdemir E, Pamukcuoglu M, Atay H, Bektas O, Sucak GT, Turgut M, Aksu S, Yagci M, Sayınalp N, Ozcebe OI, Goker H, Haznedaroglu IC. Hyper-CVAD Regimen in Routine Management of Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Retrospective Multicenter Study. Acta Haematol 2013 Jun 19;130(3):199-205.
33. Yaşar DG, Suyanı E, Özenirler S, Sucak GT. Adefovir is effective to promote development of immunity to donor origin hepatitis B virus in an allogeneic transplant recipient: a case report.Transplant Proc. 2013 Mar;45(2):833-4.
34. Keser I, Suyani E, Yosmaoglu HB, Aki SZ, Sucak AG. Acute physiological responses to physiotherapy applications pre and post autologous stem cell transplantation: an experimental study. Hematology. 2014 Apr;19(3):136-40.
35. Yağcı M, Yegin ZA, Akyürek N, Kayhan H, Ozkurt ZN, Sucak GT, Haznedar R. TCTP/HRF pathway and angiogenesis: a feasible intercourse in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Leuk Res. 2013 Jun;37(6):665-70.
36. Sucak GT, Cakar MK, Suyanı E, Akı Z, Altındal SE, Acar K. Outcome of autologous stem-cell transplantation in relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma patients in a centre from Turkey. Hematology. 2013 Sep;18(5):269-76.
37. Türkoğlu M, Erdem GU, Suyanı E, Sancar ME, Yalçın MM, Aygencel G, Akı Z, Sucak G.Acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with hematological malignancies. Hematology. 2013 May;18(3):123-130.
38. Rovó A, Aljurf M, Chiodi S, Spinelli S, Salooja N, Sucak G, Hunter A, Kim TS, Socié G, van Lint MT, Passweg JR, Arat M, Badoglio M, Tichelli A. Paternity wishes in long-term survivors after allogeneic hematopoietic SCT. A study of the late effects working party of the EBMT. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2013 Jun;48(6):878-9.
39. Çakar MK, Suyani E, Sucak GT, Altindal Ş, Aki SZ, Acar K, Yağci M, Rota S, Özenirler S. HBV-related events after allogeneic hematopoetic stem cell transplantatıon in a center from Turkey. Ann Hematol. 2013 Mar;92(3):395-402.
40. Akı ŞZ, Suyanı E, Bildacı Y, Çakar MK, Baysal NA, Sucak GT. Prognostic role of pre-transplantation serum C-reactive protein levels in patients with acute leukemia undergoing myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Clin Transplant. 2012 Sep-Oct;26(5):E513-2.
41. Akı SZ, Pamukçuoğlu M, Bağrıaçık Ü, Sucak GT. Encephalopathy: an unusual neurologic complication of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant in patients with multiple myeloma with renal failure.Leuk Lymphoma. 2013 Apr;54(4):894-6.
42. Rovó A, Aljurf M, Chiodi S, Spinelli S, Salooja N, Sucak G, Hunter A, Kim TS, Socié G, van Lint MT, Passweg JR, Arat M, Badoglio M, Tichelli A; Late Effects Working Party of the EBMT. Ongoing graft-versus-host disease is a risk factor for azoospermia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a survey of the Late Effects Working Party of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Haematologica. 2013 Mar;98(3):339-45.
43. Palumbo A, Waage A, Hulin C, Beksac M, Zweegman S, Gay F, Gimsing P, Leleu X, Wijermans P, Sucak G, Pezzatti S, Juliusson G, Pégourié B, Schaafsma M, Galli M, Turesson I, Kolb B, van der Holt B, Baldi I, Rolke J, Ciccone G, Wetterwald M, Lokhorst H, Boccadoro M, Rodon P, Sonneveld PSafety of thalidomide in newly diagnosed elderly myeloma patients: a meta-analysis of data from individual patients in six randomized trials. Haematologica. 2013 Jan;98(1):87-94.
44. Aydoğdu M, Ozyilmaz E, Köktürk N, Yeğin ZA, Özkurt ZN, Aki ZS, Sucak G. Is there any relationship between pulmonary function tests and post-transplant complications of allogeneic hematopoetic stem cell transplantation? Minerva Med. 2012 Jun;103(3):189-98.
45. Suyanı E, Altındal Ş, Akı Ş, Sucak GT. Does fludarabine increase the incidence of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome when combined with Bu/Cy during conditioning? Clin Transplant. 2012 Mar-Apr;26(2):E85-6.
46. Sucak GT, Yaşar DG, Yegin ZA, Ergün MA, Ozkurt ZN, Aki ŞZ, Güntekin S. The prognostic role of hemochromatosis H63D allele in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Ann Hematol. 2012 Aug;91(8):1281-7.
47. Suyanı E, Sucak GT, Erten Y, Cakar MK, Ulusal G, Yağcı M, Haznedar R. Evaluation of multiple myeloma patients presenting with renal failure in a university hospital in the year 2010. Ren Fail. 2012;34(2):257-62.
48. Sucak GT, Suyanı E, Baysal NA, Altındal Ş, Çakar MK, Akı ŞZ, Yeğin ZA, Şanlıer N.The role of body mass index and other body composition parameters in early post-transplant complications in patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation with busulfan-cyclophosphamide conditioning. Int J Hematol. 2012 Jan;95(1):95-101.
49. Bağrıaçık EU, Yaman M, Haznedar R, Sucak G, Delibasi T. TSH-induced gene expression involves regulation of self-renewal and differentiation-related genes in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells.J Endocrinol. 2012 Feb;212(2):169-78.
50. Elif Suyanı, Zeynep Akı, Zeynep Arzu Yeğin, Gülsan Türköz Sucak. Bortezomib-Associated Severe Orthostatic Hypotension and Hyponatremia Turk J Hematol 2012; 29: 301-302.
51. Zeynep Arzu Yegin, Gülsan Türköz Sucak, Gonca Erbaş, Münci Yağcı ARA-C associated pulmonary toxicity. Turk J Hematol 2011; 28: 81-3.
52. Turkoglu M, Mirza E, Tunçcan OG, Erdem GU, Dizbay M, Yağcı M, Aygencel G, Türköz Sucak G. Acinetobacter baumannii infection in patients with hematologic malignancies in intensive care unit: risk factors and impact on mortality. J Crit Care. 2011 Oct; 26(5):460-7.
53. Akı SZ, Paşaoğlu H, Yeğin ZA, Suyanı E, Demirtaş CY, Ozkurt ZN, Yağcı M, Sucak GT. Impact of prohepcidin levels and iron parameters on early post-transplantation toxicities.Hematology. 2011 Sep;16(5):284-90.
54. Yenicesu I, Sucak G, Dilsiz G, Akı SZ, Yeğin ZA. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a very high risk group of patients with the support of granulocyte transfusion. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus. 2011 Sep;27(3):146-51.
55. Tunçcan ÖG, Aki ŞZ, Akyürek N, Sucak G, Şenol E. Isolated cutaneous aspergillosis in an acute lymphoblastic leukemia patient after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.J Infect Dev Ctries. 2011 May 28;5(5):406-9.
56. Rota S, Fidan K, Bozdayı G, Dalgıç A, Fidan I, Sucak G, Müderris T. [Investigation of BK and JC virus DNA positivities by real-time polymerase chain reaction in the clinical samples of patients with high risk].Mikrobiyol Bul. 2011 Apr;45(2):280-7.
57. Suyanı E, Yağcı M, Sucak GT. Complete remission with a combination of lenalidomide, cyclophosphamide and prednisolone in a patient with incomplete POEMS syndrome. Acta Haematol. 2011;126(4):199-201.
58. Sucak GT, Özkurt ZN, Suyanı E, Yaşar DG, Akdemir ÖÜ, Akı Z, Yeğin ZA, Yağcı M, Kapucu ÖL. Early post-transplantation positron emission tomography in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma is an independent prognostic factor with an impact on overall survival. Ann Hematol. 2011 Nov;90(11):1329-36.
59. Ljungman P, de la Camara R, Perez-Bercoff L, Abecasis M, Nieto Campuzano JB, Cannata-Ortiz MJ, Cordonnier C, Einsele H, Gonzalez-Vicent M, Espigado I, Halter J, Martino R, Mohty B, Sucak G, Ullmann AJ, Vázquez L, Ward KN, Engelhard D; Infectious Diseases Working Party, European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation; Infectious Complications Subcommittee, Spanish Group of Haematopoietic Stem-cell Transplantation. Outcome of pandemic H1N1 infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Haematologica. 2011 Aug;96(8):1231-5.
60. Sucak GT, Aki SZ, Yüzbaşioğlu B, Akyürek N, Yağci M, Bağriaçik U, Haznedar R. Prognostic value of bone marrow microvessel density and angiogenic cytokines in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing autologous stem cell transplant. Leuk Lymphoma. 2011 Jul;52(7):1281-9.
61. Yegin ZA, Paşaoğlu H, Aki SZ, Özkurt ZN, Demirtaş C, Yağci M, Acar K, Sucak GT. Pro-oxidative/antioxidative imbalance: a key indicator of adverse outcome in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Int J Lab Hematol. 2011 Aug;33(4):414-23.
62. Haznedar R, Akı ŞZ, Akdemir ÖÜ, Özkurt ZN, Çeneli O, Yağcı M, Sucak GT, Unlü M. Value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in positron emission tomography/computed tomography in predicting survival in multiple myeloma. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2011 Jun;38(6):1046-53.
63. Suyani E, Aki Z, Güzel Ö, Altindal S, Senol E, Sucak G.H1N1 infection in a cohort of hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients: prompt antiviral therapy might be life saving.Transpl Infect Dis. 2011 Apr;13(2):208-12.
64. Sucak A, Acar K, Celen S, Danisman N, Sucak GT. Outcome of pregnancies in women with thrombophilic disorders.J Obstet Gynaecol. 2010;30(8):847-51.
65. Suyanı E, Sucak GT, Akı ŞZ, Yeğin ZA, Özkurt ZN, Yağcı M. Gemcitabine and vinorelbine combination is effective in both as a salvage and mobilization regimen in relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma prior to ASCT. Ann Hematol. 2011 Jun;90(6):685-91.
66. Beksaç M, Haznedar R, Firatli-Tuğlular T, Özdogu H, AydoĞdu I, Konuk N, Sucak G, Kaygusuz I, Karakus S, Kaya E, Ali R, Gulbas Z, Ozet G, Goker H, Undar L. Addition of thalidomide to oral melphalan/prednisone in patients with multiple myeloma not eligible for transplantation: results of a randomized trial from the Turkish Myeloma Study Group. Eur J Haematol. 2011 Jan;86(1):16-22.
67. Sucak G, Suyanı E, Özkurt ZN, Yeğin ZA, Aki Z, Yagci M. Abnormal protein bands in patients with multiple myeloma after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: does it have a prognostic significance? Hematol Oncol. 2010 Dec;28(4):180-4.
68. Ozyilmaz E, Aydoğdu M, Sucak G, Akı ŞZ, Özkurt ZN, Yeğin ZA, Köktürk N. Risk factors for fungal pulmonary infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: the role of iron overload. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2010 Oct;45(10):1528-33.
69. Tunçcan OG, Yegin ZA, Ozkurt ZN, Erbaş G, Akı SZ, Senol E, Yağcı M, Sucak G. High ferritin levels are associated with hepatosplenic candidiasis in hematopoietic stem cell transplant candidates.Int J Infect Dis. 2010 Sep;14 Suppl 3:e 104-7.
Prof. Müge Gökçe is a pediatric hematologist and cancer specialist based in Turkey with expertise in bone marrow transplantation. She has held positions in various hospitals since 2001 and holds degrees in general medicine, pediatrics, and pediatric hematology and oncology. She is a member of the Turkish Hematology Association, the Turkish Society of Pediatric Hematology, and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
2005 – M.D., Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
2010 – Internal Medicine Specialization, Haseki Training and Research Hospital
2021 – Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Assistant Professor, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine
Head of Department, Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Acar has authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles in the fields of internal medicine and gastroenterology. Her notable contributions include studies and case reports on:
Gastrointestinal bleeding management in anticoagulant users
Rare GI cases such as bezoars, aortoesophageal fistulas, and massive hemorrhagic ascites
Liver transplantation complications, including graft-versus-host disease
The role of (pro)hepcidin in IBD-related anemia
Endoscopic interventions for acute GI bleeding
Covid-19 treatment agents and their GI implications in Turkey
(Full publication list available upon request)
Gastrointestinal bleeding & endoscopic procedures
Hepatology & liver disease management
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
Complex GI case diagnostics
Post-transplant GI complications
Diabetic GI and cardiovascular comorbidities
Education and Specialization
Republic University Faculty of Medicine
Republic University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Specialization - Expertise
Experience
Karabük Women's and Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)
Karabük State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)
Karabük University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department (University Lecturer)
Professional Memberships
Pediatric Surgery Association
Pediatric Urology Association
Courses and Certificates
Presentation Techniques Course, 2018 Istanbul
Neuromarketing Course, 2018 Istanbul
IMS Data Training Course, 2018 Istanbul
Incontinence Course, 2017 Antalya
Cerebral Palsy Children's Symposium, 2013, Karabük
Doubtful Genital Structure Meeting in Child, 2012, Karabük
Workshop International Hypospadias, 2012, Istanbul
Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery in Children, 2010, Istanbul
Current Approaches to Lower Urinary System Diseases Symposium, 2009, Kırıkkale
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Symposium in Children, 2009, Malatya
Basic Intensive Care Training Course, 2009, Sivas
Protective Child Health Nutrition and Alternative Medicine Applications Symposium, 2008, Kırıkkale
Newborn Resuscitation Program, 2007, Sivas
Thorax Course in Children, 2007, Çeşme
Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.
Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).
Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL
Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist
2017 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL
Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist
2015 - 2016, Gaziantep/Gaziantep/Türkiye
GAZİANTEP CENGİZ GÖKÇEK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HOSPITAL
Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist
2011 - 2011, Ardahan/Ardahan/Türkiye
ARDAHAN LAKE STATE HOSPITAL
Perinatology Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 – Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
2013 – Prof. Istanbul Bilim University Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul
2011 – Assoc.Prof. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
2010 - 2011 – Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
2006 - 2009 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, Assoc.Prof. SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
1992 - 2005 – Vice-Chief II. Orthopedics Clinic, SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
1984 - 1991 – Orthopedist, SB Rize Hospital, Rize
1983 - 1984 – Orthopedist, Medical Sub-Lieutenant Kayseri Airborne Brigade, Kayseri
2004 - 2008 – Coordinator, Pediatric Orthopedics-Orthopedic Trauma-Ilizarov Meetings, Istanbul Hospitals
2002 - 2004 – President, TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch
COURSES ATTENDED
1997 - 2014 – Trainer, Ilizarov Limb Lengthening Courses
2012 – International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium, Orlando FL
2011 – Instructor, AO Pediatric Trauma Course, Izmir
1996 – Graf Hip Ultrasonography Course, Vienna
MEMBERSHIPS
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTBID)
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Society (TOTDER)
Turkish Educational Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology
TOTBID Pediatric Orthopedics Branch
Turkish ASAMI (Ilizarov Applications and Research Center) Founding Member
EPOS (European Pediatric Orthopedics Society)
AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
AWARDS
1) 2008. Chondroprotective effect of salicylate and chloroquine in pyogenic septic arthritis. SSK Göztepe Training and
Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award.
2) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new
technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal
Competition First Place Award
3) 2007. Modified Salter osteotomy for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip:Description of a new
technique that eliminated the use of pins for internal fixation. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific
Journal Competition Second Place Award.
4) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and
adults. TOTBİD Pediatric Orthopedics Branch Journal Competition Second Place Award
5) 2005. Incomplete triple pelvic osteotomy for the surgical treatment of dysplasia of the hip in adolescents and
adults. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific Journal Competition First Place Award
6) 2004. A new capsuloplasty technique in DDH treatment. SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Scientific
Journal Competition First Place Award
Education and Expertise
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology (Specialization)
Professional Memberships
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK) Membership
Totbid Orthopedic Trauma Branch
Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
A. Articles Published in International Refereed Journals
1. Gül M, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Saygılı MS, Akman YE, Kabukcuoglu YS. Effect of the Presence of Subchondral Cysts on Treatment Results of Autologous Osteochondral Graft Transfer in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;55(5):1003-6. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2016.05.012.
2. Çetinkaya E, Kuyucu E, Gül M, Lapçin O, Albayrak K, Gürsu S. A suture technique for easier reduction and repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears while using the all-inside devices. SICOT J. 2016;2:42.
3. Gül M, Yavuz U, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Chevron osteotomy in patients with scheduled osteotomy of the medial malleolus. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(4):399-404. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0186.
4. Cetinkaya E, Aydin CG, Akman YE, Gul M, Arikan Y, Aycan OE, Kabukcuoglu YS. A rare knee extensor mechanism injury: Vastus intermedius tendon rupture. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015;14:186-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.07.035.
5. Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Cetinkaya E, Arikan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(2):164-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.13.0028.
6. Kiliç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Comparative evaluation of radiographic and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of scaphoid non-unions. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(6):399-405. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2011.2437.
7. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu YS, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. Fixed-angle volar plates in corrective osteotomies of malunions of dorsally angulated distal radius fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(5):297-303. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2011.2384.
8. Parmaksizoğlu AS, Sökücü S, Ozkaya U, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M. Locking plate fixation of three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(2):97-104. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2010.2275.
1. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M, Ozkaya U, Sökücü S. [Early results of open mosaicplasty in osteochondral lesions of the talus]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 May-Jul;43(3):235-42. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.235.
2. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkaya U, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. [Volar locking plate fixation of unstable distal radius fractures]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 Aug-Oct;43(4):303-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.303.
3. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu AS, Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y. Minimally invasive treatment of distal tibial fractures with locking and non-locking plates. Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Dec;30(12):1161-7. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2009.1161.
4. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkazanli G, Basilgan S. [Management of osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures with external fixation in elderly patients]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Aug-Oct;42(4):246-51.
B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings:
1. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Treating deformities of knee region using external fixator for tibia and plate fixation for femur 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012
2. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Replacement of unilateral external fixator with Taylor Spatial Fixator in outpatient clinic 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012
Dr. Cahide Yılmaz, Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları uzmanı ve Çocuk Nörolojisi yan dal uzmanıdır. 1985-1991 arasında Atatürk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde tıp eğitimi ve yüksek lisansını tamamladı. 1997-2001 yılları arasında Fatih Üniversitesi’nde Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları uzmanlığını tamamladı. 2003-2007 yılları arasında Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi’nde Çocuk Nörolojisi yan dalını tamamladı.
2010-2013’te Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde Çocuk Nörolojisi alanında Doç. Dr. olarak görev yaptı. 2013-2016’da Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde aynı unvanla çalıştı.
Dr. Ibrahim Sari is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has worked as a cardiology specialist at top institutions such as Marmara University and Gaziantep University. Dr. Sari completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia. He also holds a European Heart Failure Diploma from the University of Zurich.
He has published 162 international and 51 national scientific papers. Dr. Sari has given 130 presentations at congresses and has contributed to more than 10 multicenter international studies. His work has received 3,870 international citations. He has also written or translated 7 book chapters. Dr. Sari is a member of the Turkish and European Societies of Cardiology. He has played key roles in over 100 scientific congresses and training events.