Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures. He is the only specialist in Turkey authorised to practice and teach off-pump mitral valve repair.

• Specialises in minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve replacement
• Performs off-pump 'beating heart' surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Trained extensively across the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Israel
• Named Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Digital Dentistry

-Oral Implantology

-Zirconium Coating

-CAD-CAM Restorations

-Ceramic Applications

Education

2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University

Professional Experience

2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University

2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University

Courses & Certifications

Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University

Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)

Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Selected Research & Publications

Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.

Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.

Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon who completed advanced training at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital Aortic Wellness Center in New York.

• Specialises in aortic valve-preserving surgery and robotic heart procedures
• Holds international fellowships from leading vascular centres in Austria and Italy
• Certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board for professional proficiency
• Expert in complex aortic arch surgery and treating thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
• Former faculty member at Ondokuz Mayis University with extensive surgical research background

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Associate Professor Koray Aykut is a surgical leader at İzmir University who specialised in heart valve and aortic surgery at Dokuz Eylül University. He is widely recognised for his research into reducing patient recovery risks during complex bypass procedures.

• Specialises in adult coronary surgery and the surgical correction of congenital heart diseases
• Performs closed surgery for aortic diseases and laser-aided vascular procedures
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Published clinical trials on cognitive protection during coronary artery bypass surgery
• Contributes to the Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a highly published cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex aortic and valvular interventions.

• Specialises in aortic surgery and advanced heart valve repairs
• Publishes research on reducing brain lesions during extracorporeal perfusion
• Develops surgical modifications for biventricular assist device implantation
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Researches methods to prevent arterial narrowing after anastomosis procedures

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a cardiovascular specialist who has held senior surgical roles across Turkey's most prominent hospital networks, including Acibadem and Memorial Sisli.

• Specialised in cardiovascular surgery at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Highly experienced in managing complex cardiac cases at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital
• Performed thousands of surgical interventions across leading private and university medical centres
• Focuses on precise techniques for coronary artery bypass and heart valve repairs

Professor Ahmet Ozkara is a highly respected cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a deep focus on arterial revascularisation for coronary bypass surgery.

• Held academic leadership roles as Professor and Associate Professor at prestigious Turkish medical faculties
• Specialises in major artery surgery and complex congenital heart conditions
• Member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery
• Authored over 50 international and national research papers on cardiac outcomes
• Completed paediatric medical training at Kinderspital Basel in Switzerland

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon who leads the cardiac department at Biruni University Hospital. He brings deep academic expertise and international fellowship experience to complex open heart procedures.

• Completed a specialized fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Conducted advanced cardiac research at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Recognized with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue and stem cell recovery
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in adult cardiac surgery and complex vascular interventions

Dr. Sertac Cicek is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience. He has spent more than 30 years specializing in cardiac surgery, focusing on complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He trained at leading centers worldwide and completed fellowships at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This combination of fellowships is rare in the field.

Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He leads advanced surgical programs and performs specialized operations, including Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions, Ebstein anomaly repairs, and minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is also a pioneer in hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Dr. Cicek holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. He has received several awards, such as the GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific Achievement Award and a Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and has been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare for 20 years.

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who specialises in complex heart operations for younger patients at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic and clinical leadership
• Focuses on intricate procedures including atrial septal defect surgery and valve replacements
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Handles complex cases involving aortic aneurysms and coronary artery bypass grafting
• Published extensively on paediatric cardiac outcomes in major medical journals