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Professor Dr. Engin Cakar is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Algology (Pain Medicine), and Electrodiagnostic Neurology. He practices at Memorial Göztepe and Memorial Şişli Hospitals. He previously held posts at Medipol Mega University Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

Titles and training: Professor (2016). Associate Professor (2011). Algology specialty, Ministry of Health Medical Specialization Board–GATA (2011). Electrodiagnostic Neurology, Marmara University (2007–2010).

Publications: 40 international and 17 national peer-reviewed articles. Presentations: 17 international and 12 national. He has also written many book chapters. Memberships: European Society of PRM; Turkish PM&R; Turkish Algology; Turkish Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG–EMG). He chairs the Brain Stimulation and Neurorestoration Working Group.

Further training: Harvard Medical School—Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Direct Current Stimulation. He has given many invited lectures and attended many congresses.

O médico é um neurocirurgião distinto com mais de 30 anos de experiência, especializado em cirurgia de base de crânio, neuro-oncologia, cirurgia neurovascular, cirurgia da coluna e da medula espinhal. <\/p>

Atualmente atuando como professor no NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, o médico contribuiu para inúmeras revistas revisadas por pares internacionais e nacionais e apresentou trabalhos científicos em várias conferências internacionais. <\/p>

O médico formou-se na Universidade de Istambul, Escola de Medicina de Istambul, e completou a pós-graduação em neurocirurgia na mesma instituição.<\/p>

Dr. Umut Dinçer is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he has worked since 2018. From 2000 to 2018, he served at Medicana Çamlıca, Medical Park Bahçelievler, GATA Haydarpaşa, and Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital. He also gained experience at Cardiff University Hospital of Wales in 1995.

He earned his MD in 1994 from GATA Military Medical Academy. He completed his PM&R residency there in 2000. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Algology Association.

He has published 60 scientific articles and delivered 40 congress presentations. He is the author of 2 books and 4 book chapters, and has translated 12 chapters. He has given lectures and training at many national and international congresses.

EXPERIENCE

2024 - Present, Istanbul, Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Medical Oncology Specialist

2016 - 2024, Istanbul, Turkey

MARMARA UNIVERSITY PENDIK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

2015 - 2016, Kocaeli, Turkey

KOCAELİ STATE HOSPITAL

Compulsory Service

2011 - 2014, Istanbul, Turkey

DR. LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

2010 - 2011, Sinop, Turkey

SİNOP DURAĞAN STATE HOSPITAL

Compulsory Service

2004 - 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EDUCATION

2020 - Present

Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professorship in Medical Oncology

2011 - 2014, Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

Medical Oncology Specialization

2004 - 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Internal Medicine Specialization

1997 - 2003, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Medical Education

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

• 63 articles published in journals indexed in international databases (first author in 11 of them).

• Over 100 presentations at international and national congresses.

• 4 review articles published in national journals (first author in 3 of them).

• Authorship of 1 book chapter and co-editorship of 1 book.

O médico é um eminente neurologista com mais de 25 anos de experiência, especializado no tratamento de várias condições neurológicas, como dores de cabeça, tonturas, epilepsia, enxaquecas, desmaios, demência, doenças cerebrais, esclerose múltipla, doença de Alzheimer, acidente vascular cerebral, apneia do sono, vertigem, doença de Parkinson e paralisia.<\/p>

O médico contribuiu significativamente para o campo das neurociências, com numerosas publicações em revistas internacionais revisadas por pares, autoria de vários livros e capítulos de livros, e foi reconhecido com múltiplos prêmios.<\/p>

O médico completou a educação médica e a residência em neurologia na Escola de Medicina da Universidade de Ege.<\/p>

O médico é Professor de Neurologia com especialização em processos desmielinizantes e doença de Parkinson. Com ampla experiência nestas áreas, o médico contribuiu significativamente para a compreensão e tratamento de distúrbios neurológicos. O médico é reconhecido por avançar na pesquisa e práticas clínicas em neurologia, focando na melhoria dos resultados dos pacientes através de abordagens inovadoras.<\/p>

Dr. Mahir Cengiz is a Professor of Internal Medicine and an Internal Medicine Specialist. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously served at Istanbul Aydın University–Medical Park Florya (2022–2025). He held roles at Biruni University Hospital as Lecturer and Chief Physician (2018–2022). Earlier, he was a Lecturer at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2013–2018) and Chief Physician at Şarkışla State Hospital (2012–2013).

His track record includes 12 years as a lecturer and 5 years as a chief physician. He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2000–2006). He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa (2006–2011). He served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine (2013–2017). He became an Associate Professor in 2017 and a Professor in 2022.

Dr. Hakan Harputluoglu is a medical oncologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul (2023–present). He previously worked in the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in Malatya (2017–2023). He also served at Hacettepe University’s Oncology Institute and Division of Oncology in Ankara (2004–2009).

He has been a Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine since 2017. His training includes an Internal Medicine residency at İnönü University (2004–2009) and a medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Ahmet Yildiz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has served as Deputy Director and Chief Physician at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Cardiology. From 2009 to 2023, he contributed to both clinical care and academic programs at the institute.

Dr. Yildiz has published important research, including a study on coronary artery anomalies in over 12,000 adults and work on atorvastatin therapy for coronary artery disease. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. These memberships show his dedication to advancing the field of cardiology.

Professor of oncosurgery and proctology

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.

Fields of Study and Interests

 Breast Cancer

 Lung Cancer

 Colon Cancer

 Stomach Cancer

 Rectum Cancer

 Ovarian Cancer

 Uterine Cancer

 Liver Cancer

 Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

 Kidney Cancer

 Larynx Cancer - Throat Cancer

 Thyroid Cancer

 Head and Neck Cancers

 Gynecological Cancers

 Pancreatic Cancer

 Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

 Uterine Cancer

 Brain Cancers - Brain Tumors

 Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas

 Prostate Cancer

 Bladder Cancer

 Bile Duct Cancer

 Testicular Cancer

 Cervical Cancer

 Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers

 Gastrointestinal System Cancers

 Bone Tumors

 Trachea and Bronchial Cancers

 Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers

 Skeletal System Tumors

 Gallbladder Cancer

 Mesothelioma

Education

 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist, 2010

 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Specialist, 2015

Career

 MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008

 Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017

 Moffit Cancer Center, USA 2022

 Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010

 İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011

 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015

 Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018

 Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020

 Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022

Experience:

1. Konya-Karapınar Kutören Health Center\ General Practitioner
2. KonyaProvincial Deputy Directorate of Health
3. KonyaProvincial Health DeputyDirectorate
4. Istanbul Fatih Tuberculosis Dispensary
5. University of Frankfurt \ Darmstadt Eye Clinic
6. Istanbul Taksim State Hospital\ Eye Diseases
7. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine \ Chief Assistantof the Department of Ophthalmology
8. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank \ Founder (MedicalDirector)
9. TOD\ Chairman
10. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine\ First Head of the Department of Ophthalmology
11. Demiroğlu-Bilim University \ Head of Ophthalmology Department
12. Florence Nightingale Hospitals \ Eye ClinicCoordinator

Specialties:

1. Vaccinating the child age group
2. Follow-up of eye eclipse in Behçet’s disease with iris and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)

Priority treatments:

1. Anterior segment surgery (cataract + IOL implantation, keratoplasty)

Special advanced health technologies:

1. Arslan closed cornea technique
2. Arslan covered cornea technique
3. Retrograde glaucoma tube implantation

Leadership and Administrative Roles (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - TOD):

• Various administrative roles at TOD including:
• President of TOD IstanbulBranch (2006-2010, 2008-2010)
• General Secretary (2015-2017)
• President of TOD (2017-2019)
• Member of TOD CentralExecutive Board (2011-2013, 2013-2015)
• Member of Executive Board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface(COS) Unit of TOD (1994-2023)
• Member of Executive Board of TOD Cataract and Refractive SurgeryUnit (2016-2018)

Research and Publications:

• Authored 57 original articlesin international peer-reviewed journals
• Authored 56 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
• Presented 178 papers at national conferences and 102 papersat international conferences
• Authored 1 book and 6 book chapters
• Developed two original surgicaltechniques and the Retrograde GlaucomaTube Implantation technique
• Served on editorial boardsof various international and national journals

Memberships and Affiliations:

• Member of American Academyof Ophthalmology (AAO) and EuropeanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exams representing Turkey

Awards:

• Received awards from IstanbulUniversity and TÜBİTAK

Education:

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. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist. She completed her residency in 2020 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Her thesis examined the clinical and cognitive effects of a computer-assisted cognitive improvement method in people with opioid use disorder.

She completed her state service at Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital from October 2020 to June 2022. She provided AMATEM outpatient and inpatient care from April 2021 to June 2022. She has worked at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM clinic since June 2022.

Professional interests include addiction, anxiety disorders, cognitive remediation, dynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.