Melhores Oncologia Pediátrica oncologistas pediátricos em Istambul - TOP-23 médicos

O Dr. Betül Tavıl é professor de hematologia pediátrica e oncologia, especialista de renome mundial em transplante de medula óssea em crianças.

Por que os pacientes confiam no Dr. Tavıl:

• Médico com resultados excepcionais — tratou com sucesso mais de 500 crianças com leucemia e realizou transplante de medula óssea em mais de 100 crianças.
• Especialista em doenças sanguíneas raríssimas em crianças: porfiria eritropoiética congênita, imunodeficiências, doenças sanguíneas genéticas.
• Cientista premiado — recebeu o prémio da Sociedade Turca de Hematologia por conquistas notáveis no tratamento do câncer sanguíneo pediátrico.
• Mais de 150 publicações em revistas internacionais com 1.700+ citações — desenvolve continuamente novos métodos de tratamento.
• Mestre em transplantes de medula óssea complexos em doenças malignas e não malignas em crianças.
• 28 anos de experiência em centros de liderança — Universidade de Hacettepe, Ankara Children's Hospital, Memorial Şişli.
• Realiza consultas online — possibilidade de obter uma opinião especializada de um eminente hematologista pediátrico sem sair de casa.

Education :

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine September 2004 – July 2010

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Residency February 2011 - April 2011 

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016

Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012 

Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Eye M.D July 2016 – March 2018

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, March 2018 – October 2021

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, October 2021 – December 2021

Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, January 2022 – present

Educational Qualifications :

1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Basic Sciences assessment in ophthalmology examination  passed on April 2017

2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Optics & Refraction examination passed on April 2017

3. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Sciences in Ophthalmology examination passed on April 2018

4. Awarded for ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS, USA under the supervision of Prof. Radwan Aijlan from April 6, 2020, to July 5, 2020.

5. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology examination passed on July 2020.

6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 passed on January 7 2021 with 221 pts.

7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 CK passed on August 25 2021 with 214 pts.

Presentations & Posters :

1. 47th National Ophthalmology Congress, The effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on circumscribed choroidal hemangioma, Oral presentation, Ozer MD, Tuncer S, November 2013, Antalya, Turkey. 

2. 48th National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma: Tertiary center experience, Ozer MD, Ulas MG, Tuncer S, Oral presentation, November 2014, Antalya, Turkey

3. 2015 ISOO Meeting, Long-term Outcome of Combined (Perilesional Injection and Topical) Interferon Alpha-2b Therapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia, Tuncer S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, June 2015, Paris, France

4. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress. Clinical presentation patterns of pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and long-term follow-up results, Kiragi D, Ozer MD, Lider-Gezer M, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I, Oral presentation, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

5. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Central corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions in glaucoma patients, Bayraktar S, Ozer MD, Izgi B, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

6. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Analysis of retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis to identify a potential risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Ekinci M, Yilmaz YC, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

7. 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, Treatment of age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal Ranibizumab: Real-life experience, Cebeci Z, Yilmaz YC, Ozer D, Kir N, Oral presentation, November 2016, Antalya, Turkey

8. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress, A rarely seen complication of cataract surgery: Endocapsular Hematoma, Ozer MD, Batur M, Artuç T, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2017, Antalya, Turkey

9. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Nanophthalmos Wıth Macular Folds, Yavuzer B, Batur M, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

10. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Features and Treatment Methods of Orbital Cellulite Cases, Mesen S, Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

11. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Case Series: Ocular Chemical Burns, Tekin S, Artuç T, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

12. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Sensory-Neural Hearing Loss affecting Low frequencies in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation, Ozer MD, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

13. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Silicone tube intubation by Ritleng stent in children over two years of age with nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Ocal H, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Batur M, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

14. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Cherry Red Spot Appearance in Macula and Alkaptonuria: A Case Report, Mesen S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

15. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, A Rare Complication in Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation: Implant Migration to the Anterior Chamber, Gulbay S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

16. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

17. 19th Euretina Congress, Effect of reduced production of aqueous humor on bacterial growth potential in rabbit eyes, Batur M, Ozer M, Tekin S, Oral presentation, September 2019, Paris, France

18. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Evaluation of the clinical features of patients with hyphema due to blunt trauma, Seven E, Kebapci F, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

19. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Adherence to drop therapy and the relationship of compliance with progression in glaucoma patients, Tekin S, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

20. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Bilateral sudden-transient vision loss after central venous catheter removal, Altas AS, Batur M, Sayir F, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

21. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Evaluation of Argon Laser Photocoagulation Therapy in Patients with Retinal Tears, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

22. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Macular damage due to laser epilation: a case report, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

23. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope, Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

24. 54th National Ophthalmology Congress, Internal Ophthalmolplegia after Chickenpox Infection, Gedik AC, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2020, Virtual, Turkey.

Work Experience :

1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab administered intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

Selected as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Young Ophthalmologist Council, 2020 - present

Formação

• Faculdade de Medicina de Ege 1978
• Especialização em Pediatria 1982
• Subespecialidade em Oncologia Pediátrica 2002 (Faculdade de Medicina EU)
• Hematologia e Oncologia Pediátrica 2012 (Faculdade de Medicina EU)
• Chefe Adjunto de Clínica 1988 Tepecik EAH
• Chefe de Clínica 1993 Tepecik EAH
• Professor Associado 1995
• Professoria 2002
• Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Ege, membro do corpo docente 1998 – 2022
• Departamento de Pediatria da Faculdade de Medicina da UE 2009-2018
• Membro do Conselho de Planejamento e Coordenação de Educação Tepecik (1993-1998)
• Presidente do Comitê de Ética do SSI Hospital de Tepecik (1996-1998)
• Sociedade Turca de Hematologia Pediátrica "Co-Presidente do Grupo de Trabalho em Transplante de Medula Óssea" (2002-2006)
• Sociedade Turca de Hematologia Pediátrica "Grupo de Trabalho em Transplante de Medula Óssea" (2006-2008)
• Sociedade Turca de Hematologia Pediátrica - Responsável pelo Sistema de Registro de Dados "Online" de Transplante de Medula Óssea 2007-presente.
• Presidente da Comissão de Medicina Regenerativa e Células-Tronco da Universidade de Ege, 2011-2021

Filiações Institucionais

• Associação Médica Turca Ramo de Izmir e Kocaeli
• Associação Pediátrica Nacional Turca - İzmir
• Grupo Europeu para Transplante de Medula Óssea (EBMT); a Unidade de Transplante de Medula Óssea Pediátrica da Universidade de Ege foi credenciada pelo Grupo Europeu para Transplante de Medula Óssea (EBMT) em junho de 2007.
• Sociedade Turca de Hematologia Pediátrica - Membro do Conselho por dois mandatos (2005-2009)
• Sociedade Turca de Hematologia - Membro do Conselho por dois mandatos (2001/2005)
• Associação de Oncologia Pediátrica da Turquia
• Fundação de Transplante de Medula Óssea (KITVAK) Membro do Conselho de Curadores

Unidades que ele fundou                        

1- Clínica de Oncologia Pediátrica do SSI Hospital de Tepecik (1990) 
2- Unidade de Transplante de Medula Óssea Pediátrica do SSI Hospital de Tepecik (1992) 
3- Unidade de Transplante de Medula Óssea Pediátrica da Faculdade de Medicina da UE (1998) 
4- FUNDADOR do JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2014; foi feita a aplicação SCI em 2022. 

Unidades de Transplante que ele contribuiu para o estabelecimento de                        

1. Unidade de Transplante de Medula Óssea Pediátrica do İzmir BUÇH EAH (2019) 
2. Unidade de Transplante de Medula Óssea Pediátrica do Ümraniye EAH (2020) 
3. Unidade de Transplante de Medula Óssea Pediátrica do Kanuni Sultan Süleyman EAH (2020) (Transferida para Çam Sakura EAH)

Prémios

• Parâmetros trombóticos em pacientes com transplante de células-tronco de medula óssea, Congresso de Hematologia Pediátrica, Trabzon 2003
• Antígeno CD133 em Células-Tronco: Congresso de Hematologia Pediátrica 2005. Prémio de pesquisa
• O papel dos Receptores Toll-like em pacientes neutropênicos febris, Prémio de melhor poster. Congresso de Hematologia Turca 2008, Çeşme-İzmir
• Atividade nacional de transplante de células-tronco pediátrico- Apresentação oral segundo prémio, Congresso de Transplante de Células-Tronco da Sociedade de Hematologia Turca, 2022, Antalya

Publicações

Kansoy S. "Transplante de Medula Óssea e Células-Tronco Saúde Infantil e Doenças, 1ª edição, Casa de Impressão da Faculdade de Medicina da UE, 1999, Izmir

Kansoy S. Transplante de Medula Óssea na Talassemia Major III. Livro dos Dias de Talassemia do Egeu, 2000, Izmir

Kansoy S. Padrões da Pediatria KIT na Turquia. Leucemias Agudas da Infância, Antalya 2000: 73-5

Kansoy S. Efeitos tardios em crianças. Edição especial do Jornal de Transplante de Medula Óssea Clínicas Turcas. 2003

Kansoy S. Aplicações de Células-Tronco em Transplante de Medula Óssea e Células-Tronco. Livro do Curso de Enfermagem Oncológica Pediátrica, İzmir, 2005

Kansoy S. Sangue do Cordão Umbilical como Fonte de Células-Tronco. Edição Especial de Células-Tronco. Clínicas da Turquia, 2008

Kansoy S. Transplante de Células-Tronco em Linfomas. Livro de Pediatria Geral, Ed. Prof.Dr.Enver Hasanoglu, 2009

Kansoy S, Aksoylar S. Transplante de Medula Óssea em Crianças. Pediatria, 2014 e 2017

Kansoy S. Rabdomiossarcoma. Pediatria, 2014 e 2017

Kansoy S. Abordagem à criança com câncer de acordo com os achados clínicos. Pediatria, 2014 e 2017 

11. Çetingül N, S.Kansoy, M.Kantar. Doenças Oncológicas. Pediatria (Ed. A. Cura), 641-672, Casa de Impressão da Universidade de Ege, Izmir, 1999.  (1,05 pontos)

Kansoy S, M.Kantar. Exame de Cabeça, Face e Olho. Exame Físico Prosético Pediátrico e Informação de Sintomas (Ed. A.Cura)

Kantar M. Problemas de Emergência Metabólica em Oncologia. Emergências Oncológicas e Cuidados de Apoio na Infância (Ed. N. Çetingül, S. Kansoy), 15-24, Meta Basım, Izmir, 2003. 

Transplantes de Sangue do Cordão Umbilical na Turquia. HEMATOLOGISTA, 2016

Kansoy S. Tumores do Sistema Nervoso Central em Crianças Pediatria, 2014 e 2017

Leucemia Mieloblástica Aguda em Crianças e seu Tratamento. Livro Textbook de Oncologia Pediátrica, Turco de Poplack, 2020

Atividade nacional de transplante de células-tronco pediátrico, 2020

Indicações de transplante de células-tronco na infância, Clínicas da Turquia - Livro Internacional 2020

Além dos estudos e artigos em revistas internacionais publicadas em grande número, ele está envolvido em estudos multicêntricos internacionais em algumas revistas com alto valor de impacto.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan BABACAN completed his undergraduate, specialty and sub-specialty education at GATA Military Medical Faculty/Ankara. After becoming a specialist in Pediatrics, he worked in the field of Social Pediatrics for two years, where Healthy Baby Monitoring and vaccine follow-up were carried out. Then, she completed her subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and continued her studies in the field of pediatric blood and cancer diseases. In addition to the treatment of children suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors and other blood diseases, she has been working in the Bone Marrow Transplantation (Transplant) Unit for 13 years in Allogeneic (unrelated and intrafamilial), Autologous (from the patient himself) and Haploidentical (partially HLA compatible) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In 2018, he received the title of Associate Professor in the field of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Science/Art.

MEDICAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Healthy baby follow-up and vaccinations

Lymph node enlargement

Pediatric patients with anemia (anemia)

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Bone Marrow Transplant

ITP

Thalassemias

Hemophiliacs

Solid tumors

Hemangioma

Childhood blood disorders

Children with frequent infections

Fever of unknown origin

Malnutrition in children

Pediatric surgeon

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a respected Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist. He is known for his work in childhood blood disorders and cancers. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He holds specializations in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncology. Since 2019, he has been Professor and Clinical Director at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital. He also serves as Vice Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit.

Dr. Bozkurt has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. He is recognized for his work in leukemia, bone marrow transplantation, and stem cell therapy. He is a member of organizations such as SIOP and EBMT. His memberships show his dedication to high standards in clinical care and research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology / Pediatric Oncology

hematology and pediatric oncology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Nutritional anemias

• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

• acute myeloid leukemia

• aplastic anemia

• Thalassemia (Mediterranean anemia)

• Hemophilia

• Pediatric Hematology Treatment Methods

• Chemotherapy

• Diseases and treatments covering all hematology and pediatric oncology

Education

• 1980 - 1986 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Between 1989 and 1994, I.U. He specialized in Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department

of Child Health and Diseases.

• 2000 pediatric hematology and pediatric oncology specialization.

• Associate Professor of General Pediatrics in 2003,

• He became Professor in 2009.

• Head of the Science Department until 2012.

Career

• 2021 - OngoingDepartment Head / Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of

Medicine, Department of Internal Medical Sciences

• 2012 - OngoingCommission Member of the Rectorate / Istanbul University, Regulation and

Directive Commission, Regulation and Directive Commission

• 2007 - Ongoing Head of Department/Science / Istanbul University, Department of Child

Health and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

• 2002 - OngoingAcademic Board Member/ Istanbul University, Department of Child Health

and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Publications: The molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis and related osteoclast disorders

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

Dr. Mustafa Aydın is an Internal Medicine specialist. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He provides evidence-based care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment. He communicates in English.

His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He treats gastrointestinal problems, including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases, and respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. He manages infectious diseases. He provides preventive care with routine screenings, risk assessments, and personalized health plans.

Dermatologist Dr. Osman Serdar Akkaya graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He completed his dermatology specialization there in 1985. He has more than 35 years of experience and is among the most senior dermatologists in the region.

His practice includes general dermatology, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, vitiligo, and urticaria. He focuses on dermato-oncology and performs surgery for benign and malignant skin tumors. He also offers cosmetic dermatology, including fillers, mesotherapy, and chemical peels. He provides laser and light-based treatments for vascular lesions, pigment disorders, scars, and hair removal. He treats geriatric skin conditions and chronic skin diseases.

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a dermatologist with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her dermatology specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014. She provides care in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Clinical focus: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal and bacterial infections. Dermato-oncology with early detection and surgical excision of suspicious lesions. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, and mesotherapy. Laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmentation disorders, and hair removal. Pediatric dermatology. Languages: English.

Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör is a dietitian. She graduated from the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics. She provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition counseling in English. She designs tailored programs for health promotion, disease management, and weight control.

Her clinical focus includes diet plans for diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and other metabolic issues. She also guides weight loss and gain and improves body composition. She offers sports nutrition and nutrition care for children and teens. She provides preventive nutrition with lifestyle counseling. Her approach is patient-centered and motivating.

Dr. Derya Zengin Metli is a physician specialized in physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Her practice includes physical therapy and physiotherapy services. She also consults in English.

Her clinical scope includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation for back, neck, and joint pain, and herniated discs. She provides neurological rehabilitation for stroke and multiple sclerosis. She also offers post-surgical rehabilitation after orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, sports injury prevention and treatment, and chronic pain management for fibromyalgia and arthritis.