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Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

2017: Oticon Medical Scientific Center, Kopenhaga, Dania.
2016: Centrum dydaktyczne ICLO Nowe podejścia endoskopowe do bocznej podstawy czaszki, ucha wewnętrznego i kąta mostowo-móżdżkowego, Werona, Włochy
2016: Światowe Centrum Słuchu, Instytut Fizjologii i Patologii Słuchu, Warszawa, Polska
2015: Centrum Naukowo-Badawcze Cochlear, Berlin, Niemcy.
2014: Centrum implantów ślimakowych Medel Company Innsburck, Austria.
2014: Hannover Medical School. Klinika Laryngologii, Rynologii i Otologii, Hannover, Niemcy
2014: Akademia Akustyki Aparatów Słuchowych (Akademie für Hörgerate-Akustik), Lubeka, Niemcy.
2013: Międzynarodowe Europejskie Centrum Szkoleniowe Sialendoskopii, Genewa, Szwajcaria.
2012: Klinika Uniwersytecka Otolaryngologii, Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi, klinikum der Universitat, Monachium, Niemcy.
2012: Klinika Uniwersytecka Otolaryngologii, Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi, Berno, Szwajcaria.
2011: Klinika Uniwersytecka Otolaryngologii, Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi, klinikum der Universitat, Monachium, Niemcy.
2007: Ohio State University, Wydział Lekarski, Katedra Otolaryngologii, Oddział Otologii i Neurootologii. Columbus, Ohio, USA.
2006: Uniwersytet w Würzburgu, Katedra Otolaryngologii, Oddział Otologii i Neurootologii. Würzburg, Niemcy.
1999-2003 İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı
1993-1999 İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi

Tureckie Stowarzyszenie Otolaryngologii i Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi

Fundacja Tureckiej Otolaryngologii i Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi

Tureckie Towarzystwo Rynologiczne

Stowarzyszenie Otolaryngologów i Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi w Dorzeczu Tygrysu i Eufratu

Stowarzyszenie Otorynolaryngologiczne Gaziantep

Turecka Rada Kwalifikacyjna w dziedzinie Otorynolaryngologii i Chirurgii Głowy i Szyi

Tureckie Stowarzyszenie Otologiczne

Stowarzyszenie Otolaryngologiczne Malatya

Amerykańska Akademia Otolaryngologii Chirurgia głowy i szyi

Śródziemnomorskie Towarzystwo Otologii i Audiologii

Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Zawrotów Głowy

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology and an ENT specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He has held this role since 2025. He served on the Marmara University ENT faculty from 2014 to 2025. Earlier, he worked as a specialist at Ümraniye and Pendik Training and Research Hospitals. He was a Clinical Fellow at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center from 2015 to 2016.

Education: MD and ENT residency at Marmara University. Accreditations/memberships: European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology (since 2015). AAO-HNSF (since 2015). Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Istanbul Medical Chamber. Istanbul ENT and Head-Neck Surgery Specialists Association. Robotic Surgery Association. Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association. Head and Neck Surgery Association. Training: Robotic surgery (2015) and microsurgery (2018).

Dr. Esra Esim Buyukbayrak is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist and a perinatology (maternal–fetal medicine) subspecialist. She has practiced at Memorial Göztepe Hospital since 2025. She served as Head of Department and Clinical Administrative and Training Director at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2022 to 2025. From 2015 to 2025, she worked at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital as a perinatology subspecialist. She also served there as associate professor and later professor.

She holds an MD from Marmara University. She completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology and subspecialty training in perinatology. She received WHO–IAMANEH reproductive health training in Geneva in 2004. She completed advanced obstetrics and gynecology training in 2013. She trained in fetal surgery at Centro Gestar, Brazil, in 2023.

She has 86 SCI/SSCI-indexed articles and 84 nationally indexed articles. She has delivered 51 international and 40 national congress presentations. She has written 9 book chapters and supervised 15 doctoral dissertations. She serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several journals.

Dr. Salih Taskin is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. He also focuses on gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. He works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He previously served in Gynecologic Oncology (2014–2025) and in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002–2025) at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Accreditations include ESGO Certified Specialist in Gynecologic Oncology (2018) and a fellowship in robotic surgery and gynecologic oncology at McGill University (2014). He completed an OB‑GYN residency at Ankara University and earned his MD at Çukurova University (both 1995–2001).

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology; the Society of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery; the Society of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology; the Federation of Women’s Health Associations; IGCS; ESGO; ESGE; and SERGS. He is trained in robotic, laparoscopic, and gynecologic cancer surgery.

Dr. Nurullah Bulut is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Göztepe (2025–) and Memorial Bahçelievler (2023–). He previously worked at the University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar as a specialist (2013–2022) and as an associate professor (2022–2023). He received the title of associate professor (Doçent) in 2022.

He has 26 peer-reviewed articles, 29 conference papers, one book chapter, and a patent application for an intraocular lens design. He is a member of EURETINA YOURS, the Turkish Medical Association, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.

Training: ESCRS PRK/LASEK/Epi-LASIK/LASIK course (2011); ocular electrophysiology, Germany (2011); vitreoretinal surgery observer program, University of Chicago (2014). Education: MD, Atatürk University (2008). Ophthalmology specialization, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar (2009–2013).

Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–). He previously worked in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Marmara University (2009–2025). He also served at Kilis State Hospital during compulsory service and war surgery (2015–2017).

He completed a Thoracic Surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis (2019–2020). He then completed a Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery fellowship at Dalhousie University (2020–2022). He held a visiting fellowship at Universitätsspital Bern (2011–2012). He finished his residency at Marmara University (2009–2015).

He is President of the Turkish Society of Chest Wall Deformities and Pectus. He served on the Organizing Committee of CWIG 2023 in Istanbul. He completed MI-STARs (2020), MITS (2019), CITI (2024), and KOÇ Laboratory Animal Use certification (2025). He attended the AATS 103rd meeting (2023) and European Thoracic Surgery conferences (2024 and 2025).

Dr. Mehmet Altug Tuncer is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He has been Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine since 2018. He has served as an Instructor at Kartal Koşuyolu since 2013. He directed the Aortic Surgery Center there from 2016 to 2018.

He became Professor in 2018 at Istanbul Okan University. He was appointed Associate Professor in 2013. He earned his MD at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. He completed cardiovascular surgery training at Koşuyolu. His work includes 38 SCI/SCI-E papers, 19 national articles, and one book.

He is Chairman of the Aortic Surgery Working Group of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He also belongs to the Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Erkan Vuralkan is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT). He has worked at top hospitals such as Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital and Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital. He now practices at I.A.U VM MedicalPark Florya.

Dr. Vuralkan is a member of the Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology and the Turkish Association of Rhinology. He also supports scientific research through his work with the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine and the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Gokhan Kursat Kara is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in spine surgery, arthroplasty, and trauma and deformity correction. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty. He completed his residency in orthopaedics and traumatology at Uludag University.

Dr. Kara has worked at several top hospitals. He has been with Liv Hospital since 2016. He has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. His research covers tendon repair, developmental dysplasia of the hip, spinal arthropathy, and surgical methods for scoliosis and vertebral fractures.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He holds an M.D. from Dicle University School of Medicine in Turkey. He also studied at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Turkey.

He provides a full range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His focus includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. He is skilled in advanced rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.

He delivers patient-centered, safety-first care before and after surgery. He leads a multidisciplinary clinical team. He oversees advanced surgical technologies and protocols. He values innovation and international collaboration.

Dr. Haluk Cokugras is a pediatric specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He previously served in the Department of Pediatrics at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1983–2024).

He earned his MD from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1975–1981). He later completed specialization in pediatrics (1988), pediatric allergy (1998–2001), and pediatric infectious diseases (2004).

Professional memberships: Turkish Pediatric Association; Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Asthma Association; Pediatric Infectious Diseases Association; Balkan Pediatric Society; European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He has attended Turkish Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and Pediatric Pulmonology congresses.

Dr. Eldaniz Mammadli is a Neurosurgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Marmara University (2019–2025). He earned his MD from Atatürk University (2013–2019).

He is a member of EANS and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He completed observerships with Prof. Hugues Duffau in Montpellier (2023) and Prof. Michael Lawton at the Barrow Neurological Institute (2024).

He attended WSSFN 2022 and EANS Vascular 2024. He trained at the Yasargil Microneurosurgery Academy in 2024 and 2025. He joined the MGB Neurosurgery Spine Symposium in 2025. He also attended the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congresses (2020–2023) and skull base and spine cadaver courses in Istanbul (2022–2023).

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–present). He was Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University (2012–2025). Earlier, he held faculty roles at Hacettepe University (2001–2012). He was the Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University, Düzce (1999–2001). He also worked as a clinical researcher in brain tumors at George Washington University (1996–1998). He then focused on cerebrovascular diseases at the São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences (1998–1999).

Expertise: skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and aneurysm/AVM/cavernoma surgery. Neurosurgery training: Şişli Etfal Hospital. MD: Trakya University. Memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Neuro-Oncology Association, AANS, CNS, WFNS, EANS.

Dr. Zeynep Kabalcı Holtoft is a specialist dentist focused on oral health and implantology. She practices at Memorial Göztepe Hospital and at her private clinic in Istanbul. She was a Specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She served as Medical Director and Implantology Specialist at Spain Dental Care in Dubai. She owned DentalSpa Clinic in Istanbul. She also worked as an Aesthetic Dentist at Italian Dental Clinic in Dubai and Italy.

Education and accreditations: She earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry from Gazi University in 2007. She completed further training at the Faculty of Dentistry at Goethe University from 2015 to 2017. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association, the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai Healthcare Association, and the Goethe University MOL Alumni Association.

Advanced training: Cadaveric anatomical training in Vienna in 2017. Digital implant solutions and complication management in Dubai in 2018. Hard‑tissue grafting with autogenous bone in Frankfurt in 2018. Hands‑on implant training and personalized smile design certification. Beginner and advanced botulinum toxin courses in 2020.

Dr. Bora Murat is an Oral and Dental Health Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He also practices at the Bora Murat Private Clinic in Istanbul (2011–present). He was Clinic Director and Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus (2018–2025) and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul (2022–2025). He held the same role at Anadolu Medical Center Hospital (2011–2019).

He completed the DGI (German Implant Association) Curriculum in Oral Implantology. He earned his dentistry degree from Istanbul University. He is a member of the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association (EDAD) and the Turkish Oral Implantology Association. He has also attended EDAD and European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry congresses.

Dr. Emre TÜRKMEN is an ENT specialist focused on rhinoplasty and nasal and ear aesthetic procedures. He graduated from Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He completed his ENT specialization at Yeditepe University in 2015. He worked for two and a half years at Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital and served as chief physician in his final year. He later worked at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine and Reyap Private Hospital.

He is a member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association. He is also an active member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Association and attends their meetings regularly. His training includes a Maxillofacial Surgery Course in Turkey and Sinus Surgery Training in Germany. He attends the All in One Rhinoplasty Congress each year. He has taken part in rhinoplasty operations with highly experienced surgeons. He currently practices at Cosmeticium Clinic.

Areas of Interests

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis and other Spondyloarthropathies
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjögren Syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis
• Behçet's Disease
• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Inflammatory Myositis
• Fibromyalgia and other Pain Syndromes
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout, pseudogout crystal arthropathies

Education:

• Bingöl Anadolia Teacher High School
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine,
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of İnternal Medicine Specialist
• İstanbul Üni. İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Training of Rheumatology Specialist
   

Residency:

• Residency, Department of Neurosurgery, Gazi University

Previous Employments:

• Bingöl Adaklı Public Healtcare Center , General Medical Practicer
• Mardin Kızıltepe Goverment Hospital İnternal Medicine Specialtist
• Şanlıurfa Training and Reserching Hospital, Rheumatology Specialtist
• Liv Hospital Vadi İstanbul Rheumatology Specialtist

EDUKACJA:

2015

Uniwersytet Uludag, Okulistyka

2008

Uniwersytet Eskişehir Osmangazi, Wydział Lekarski

2001

Szkoła średnia Kırıkkale Science, numeryczna

DOŚWIADCZENIE:

2019 Wydział Lekarski Okulistyki Uniwersytetu Gazi (Chirurgia witreo-siatkówkowa i stypendium medyczne siatkówki)/

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Stypendystka Retinopatii Wcześniaków)/

2015 - 2023 Szpital Szkolno-Badawczy Kocaeli Derince

2023 - Szpital Uniwersytecki Medipol Pendik

Medical Interests and Activities 

• Gastrointestinal diseases 

• Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

• Anorectal area diseases 

• Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

• Colon and rectum cancer 

• Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. • Laparoskopik hernia surgery 

• Esophagus and stomach cancer 

• Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 • University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

• Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) • İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

• Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) • World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

• USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

• Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

• Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

• Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

• Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

• İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

• University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Scientific Publications • Endoscopic Laparoscopic & Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal Editorial Board / National Scientific Committee • UTACD Assist. Editor