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Dr Melikgazi Ozturk is a dedicated specialist in reconstructive surgery at Memorial Sisli Hospital, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical centres.

• Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-ranked institution for medical education
• Specialises in complex plastic and reconstructive procedures for congenital facial conditions
• Previous surgical tenure at Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in microsurgery and delicate tissue reconstruction for paediatric cases

Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu has performed over 900 plastic and reconstructive procedures, specialising in complex facial surgery at Istanbul's Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed specialist fellowship training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
• Expert in advancement flap techniques for reconstructing significant facial and soft tissue defects
• Certified in basic microsurgery for intricate reconstructive work on delicate facial structures
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

Professor Tonguc Isken is a highly academic plastic surgeon who previously served as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

• Performed over 900 successful procedures across his surgical career
• Member of AO CMF – a global network specialising in facial reconstruction and bone repair
• Highly published researcher with 51 scientific articles and six textbooks to his name
• Recipient of two TUBITAK science incentive awards for his contributions to medical research
• Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

The doctor is a specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery, with a medical degree from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine and residency completed at İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital. With over 200 scientific publications, the doctor has held faculty positions at Abant İzzet Baysal University and Istanbul Gelişim University, and currently serves at Doğuş University. The doctor has received advanced training in the United States and Germany, and is the founder of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department at Özel A plus Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Clinical interests include functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries, endoscopic sinus and ear surgeries, and head and neck cancer surgery. The doctor is also experienced in pediatric ENT diseases and vocal cord surgeries.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology at Sütçü İmam University in 2012. The doctor served as an Otorhinolaryngologist at Afşin State Hospital from 2012 to 2014.

From 2014 to 2019, the doctor was an Assistant Professor at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of Sütçü İmam University. In 2019, the doctor earned the title of Associate Professor of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology.

The doctor specializes in otologic procedures, pediatric otorhinolaryngologic diseases, snoring surgery, head and neck tumors, laryngology, functional nasal surgeries, endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and salivary gland disease management.

Professor Atilla Hacilar trained at the renowned Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, specialising in complex plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Spent 14 years at Iskenderun State Hospital handling reconstructive cases
• Specialist in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at ClinicExpert
• Holds international face lift certification from Belgium
• Extensive background in state hospital surgical programmes
• Focuses on restoring function and symmetry in facial reconstruction

Dr Burak Ergun Tatar graduated with distinction from Istanbul University and holds a specialised microsurgery fellowship from Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Rome.

• Holds a formal Microsurgery Certificate used for high-precision reconstructive work
• Completed intensive residency training at Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital
• Awarded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey for research
• Earned a dedicated Medical Statistics Certificate to support evidence-based surgical outcomes
• Current specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital practicing reconstructive surgery

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist who focuses on complex maxillofacial and reconstructive procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in cleft lip repair and reconstructive surgery for facial tumours
• Holds a subspecialty in microsurgery, essential for precise nerve and tissue repair
• Supervises medical research into wound healing and tissue regeneration protocols
• Serves as a Professor and former Education Coordinator at Inonu University

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialising in complex craniofacial and maxillofacial reconstruction.

• Awarded the prestigious Aikawa Young Investigator Prize for international surgical research
• Focuses on craniofacial surgery and reconstructive microsurgery for structural facial corrections
• Holds active membership in the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
• Completed advanced fellowships at leading medical centres in South Korea, Japan, and Belgium
• Executive Committee member for the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

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Otorhinolaryngology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Rhinoplasty (cosmetic nasal surgery)
• Functional nasal surgery (septoplasty, turbinate reduction)
• Revision rhinoplasty
• Sinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery
• Ear surgeries (tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma)
• Throat and vocal cord surgeries
• Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatments
• Endoscopic adenoid and tonsil surgeries

Education and Career

• Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine 2010–2016
• Bezmialem Vakıf University ENT Residency 2017–2022
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital 2017–2022
• Compulsory State Service (Ministry of Health)
• Istanbul Medipol University – Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital 2023–present

Certificates and Memberships

• Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
• European Rhinologic Society
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• ENT Specialist Certification – Ministry of Health
• Rhinoplasty and sinus surgery workshops
• Temporal bone dissection courses
• Certified Botox and dermal filler training in medical aesthetics

Scientific Publications and Academic Contributions

International articles
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2024
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2022
Case Reports in Otolaryngology 2020
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2019
Saudi Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2023

National articles and congress presentations
KBB-Forum Journal
Turkish ENT National Congress presentations

Book chapter

"Practical Approaches in Medical Aesthetics" – EMA Medical Publishing 2024

Op. Dr. Hasbi Mert Meral is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has over 10 years of experience and has performed more than 2,000 surgeries. He is certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He holds a reconstructive microsurgery certification (2017).

Current positions: Cayra Clinic and Mert Meral Plastic (since 2023). He previously worked at Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon and Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and blepharoplasty. He also performs breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and mommy makeovers. Other focus areas include fat transfer, body contouring, reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, burns, and hand conditions, and scar revision.

Dr Dogukan Aydenizoz combines ear, nose, and throat surgery with formal facial plastic surgery training at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on balancing breathing function with aesthetic facial outcomes
• Active member of the Antalya Medical Chamber
• Performs both functional ENT surgery and aesthetic facial reconstruction

Education & Training

ENT Specialization, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 1996

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990

Professional Experience

Specialist, Ear, Nose & Throat, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, 2005 - Present

Completed military service as a specialist at Eskişehir Military Air Hospital, 2004

Specialist, Istinye State Hospital & Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey, 2004

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetic Surgery, Closed Technique)

Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Correction for better airflow)

Sleep Apnea Surgery Dr. Ilgın is widely regarded for his advanced techniques in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, offering patients highly effective, tailored solutions to improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with sleep-disordered breathing.

Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) using the Thermal Welding Method

Ear Tube Insertion (to treat recurrent ear infections and fluid buildup)

Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair Surgery)

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (For Sinusitis and Polyps)

Salivary Gland Surgery

The doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and completed an ENT residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. Advanced training was undertaken at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Since 2011, the doctor has been a professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, specializing in ENT diseases.

The doctor has published over 30 scientific articles in international journals, focusing on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and sinus conditions. The doctor is a frequent presenter at scientific meetings and has received recognition for excellence in clinical practice and surgical training models.

Clinical interests include hearing disorders, rhinological conditions, and oncological ENT cases. The doctor has participated in specialized courses and workshops internationally.