Associate Professor Tarik Salman is a leader in medical oncology at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specialises in using the body's own immune system to target and destroy various cancer types.

• Focuses on immunotherapy and cancer vaccines for lung, breast, and colon cancers
• Uses genomic profiling to design individual treatment plans based on a patient's genetic markers
• Completed an observer programme at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Served as an academic visitor at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, USA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Assistant Professor Sinan Mermer is a specialist in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focuses on managing complex immune system challenges including HIV and AIDS.

• Specialises in treating HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections
• Expertise in managing bone, joint, and complicated skin infections
• Assistant Professor at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Treats viral hepatitis and medication-resistant respiratory tract infections

Education

GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Residency program Sep 2011

Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department fellowship program.

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Ankara, Turkey

Bachelor of Science: Medical School Aug 2003

Kuleli Military High School Istanbul, Turkey

High School Diploma Jul 1997

Experience

Health Sciences University Istanbul, Turkey

Associated Professor of Infectious Diseases Aug 2021 - Current

Associated Professor

Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Infectious Diseases Physician July 2020–August 2021

Infectious Diseases Physician

Yale School of Medicine Infectious Diseases Department New Haven, CT, USA

Associate Research Scientist June 2019- June2020

Research to improve vaccine against Tick Borne Diseases (Lyme Diseases, Babesiosis etc.)

Yale School of Medicine Infectious Diseases Department New Haven, CT, USA

Visiting Research Scientist Jul 2018 - June2019

Research to improve vaccine against Tick Borne Diseases (Lyme Diseases, Babesiosis etc.)

Turkish Ministry of Health Ankara, Turkey

Head of Health Tourism unit Feb 2017 - June 2018

Improving the health tourism policy of Turkey.

Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Infectious Diseases Physician Aug 2016 - June 2018

Infectious Diseases Physician

Tatvan Military Hospital Bitlis , Turkey

Infectious Diseases Physician Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

Infectious Diseases physician

Girne Military Hospital Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Infectious Diseases Physician Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Infectious diseases physician

GATA Training and Research Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Residency period Jul 2006 - Sep 2011

4 th. Mechanized Infantry Brigade Command Edirne, Kesan, Turkey

Medical Doctor, May 2004 - Jun 2006

Maintaining the basic health services of the military unit.

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in anaesthesiology and pain management at Estexper Clinic with international training from Germany and Turkey.

• Specialises in ozone therapy – a treatment that uses medical-grade oxygen to help regulate the immune system
• Holds a fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia from the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Centre
• Trained in algology to manage chronic pain conditions and inflammation
• Serves as a member of multiple international medical and anaesthesiology societies
• Experienced in critical care and reanimation for complex patient recovery

Dr Acikgoz is a specialist in allergy and immunology at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He brings high-level expertise from Hacettepe University, Turkey's top-ranked medical school.

• Specialises in managing Behçet's Syndrome and complex immune system disorders
• Performs drug desensitization – a process that allows patients to safely take medications they are allergic to
• Expert in allergy testing for general anaesthetics and local anaesthesia agents
• Published research on interleukin levels to better understand inflammatory pathways
• Member of the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association

Dr Afet Erbay specializes in the differential diagnosis of fever and infectious diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She treats patients aged 14 and over focusing on complex viral and bacterial conditions.

• Manages viral hepatitis and intensive care unit infections
• Performs antibiotherapy and antifungal treatments for serious pathologies
• Specialises in treating diabetic foot infections to prevent complications
• Expert in antiparasitic and antiviral therapies for diverse clinical cases
• Trained at the Izmir Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital

Dr Arikan is an expert in paediatric immunology and allergy at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She was educated at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and holds fellowships from Hacettepe University.

• Specialises in managing asthma and complex food allergies in children
• Treats atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, using modern protocols
• Expert in diagnosing drug allergies and chronic cough conditions
• Member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Holds key roles in the Paediatric Allergy and Asthma Academy Association

Dr Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy and a multi-certified specialist at Vega Clinic. He uses a cross-disciplinary approach to manage chronic conditions through osteopathic and traditional medicine.

• Registered with the Swiss Medical Register (RME) for international medical standards
• Provides osteopathic care as the official representative of Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada
• Certified in Chinese Pharmacology for medicinal plant-based treatments
• Trained in Chinese Nutrition to support the immune system through diet
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)

Dr Nivit Karla brings deep clinical knowledge from his tenure at Rajavithi Hospital and the prestigious Mahidol University.

• Treats systemic conditions requiring internal medicine expertise
• Based at PrimeCare Bkk – a key centre for patient-focused care
• Coordinates care for patients with complex medical backgrounds
• Trilingual professional providing consultations in English and Thai