Dr. Cetin Aydin is a highly experienced cardiologist who graduated from the Cairo Branch of Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, in 1985. He completed his Specialization Apprenticeship in Cardiology at Ataturk State Hospital of Izmir in 1996.

His clinical interests include coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Dr. Aydin is an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Association and the European Cardiology Association.

Conditions treated by Dr. Cetin Aydin

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Heart Valve Diseases

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

• Rhythm Disorders

• Heart Failure

• Dyslipidemia (Lipid/Fat Metabolism Disorders)

• Pregnancy-Related Heart Diseases

Area of Interest

• Transthoracic Echocardiography (Heart ultrasound)

Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon from Turkey, recognized for his exceptional dedication to patient care and his distinctive approach to complex orthopedic conditions. His clinical philosophy is grounded in precision, evidence-based decision-making, and a strong commitment to restoring mobility and improving the quality of life of his patients.

In 2004, Dr. Balci completed his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Sciences, Istanbul University. His academic contributions include an important cadaver-based thesis completed in 2010, titled “The Relationship of Posterior Arthroscopy Portals with Anatomical Structures According to Ankle Position,” which provided valuable anatomical insight into ankle arthroscopy techniques and continues to serve as a reference in the field.

Since 2017, Dr. Balci has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medicine, Istanbul University. Between 2017 and 2019, he also held the administrative role of Deputy Chief Physician at Istanbul University, contributing both to clinical governance and academic development.

His clinical expertise encompasses a broad range of orthopedic and traumatology conditions, including degenerative knee and hip diseases, sports injuries, ligament ruptures, complex extremity trauma, bone tumors, bone infections, and advanced limb reconstruction procedures. His experience with Ilizarov methods and limb reconstruction distinguishes him as one of the leading experts in these surgical techniques.

Dr. Balci has maintained active membership in national and international orthopedic societies. He has been a member of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS North America) since 2019. He has also served as a board member of the Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Practice and Research Association since 2015. Additionally, he has been affiliated with the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council and the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association since 2011. From 2016 to 2020, he was a board member of TOTDER. He continues to contribute to scientific advancement through participation in conferences and by serving as a Scientific Referee for peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Balci is currently practicing as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Turkey. He is considered among the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country and collaborates with several well-known hospitals across Turkey.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci

• Knee calcification

• Hip calcification (coxarthrosis)

• Knee pain

• Meniscus tear

• Hip fracture

• Anterior cruciate ligament tear

• Knee ligament injuries

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Gonarthrosis

• Joint sprains

• Bone tumors

• Bone cysts

• Bone inflammation

• Bone cancer

Area of Interest

• Ankle Fusion Surgery

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

• Carpal Tunnel Release

• Knee Arthroscopy

• Meniscectomy

• Meniscus Repair

• ORIF

• Osteotomy

• Shoulder Arthroscopy

• Shoulder Replacement

• Shoulder Tendon Repair – Rotator Cuff

• Total Hip Replacement B/L

• Total Hip Replacement U/L

• Total Knee Replacement B/L

• Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L

Qualification

• Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine

• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute

Work Experiences

• Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2004–2010)

• Siirt State Hospital – Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist (2010–2012)

• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology – Chief Assistant (2012–2017)

• European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology (EBOT) – 2013

• Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship (2017)

• Paley Institute, West Palm Beach, USA – Observership (2019)

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Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul – Turkey

Professional Overview

Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay is a highly accredited and extensively experienced Nuclear Medicine Specialist currently serving at the Nuclear Medicine Department of Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. Her clinical practice focuses on Nuclear Oncology, Radionuclide Therapies, and the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Nuclear Medicine. She completed both her medical education and her Nuclear Medicine specialization at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s most prestigious medical institutions.

Dr. Gunay has made notable academic contributions with 53 published medical articles in international journals. Among her prominent works is a distinguished publication on mediastinal radioiodine uptake associated with hiatal hernia. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations related to Nuclear Medicine and continues to contribute to the field through research, teaching, and clinical excellence.

Her expertise includes the therapeutic use of high-intensity photon beams and X-rays in precision-based oncologic treatments, selectively targeting malignant cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

 

Conditions Treated by Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay

 

• Brain Cancer

• Prostate Cancer

• Lung Cancer

• Breast Cancer

• Bowel Cancer

• Throat Cancer

• Head and Neck Cancers

• Rectal Cancer

• Kidney Tumours

• Gastrointestinal Cancers

• Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain

• Spine Tumours

   

Areas of Interest

 

• Molecular Imaging

• Nuclear Oncology

• Radionuclide Therapies

   

Qualifications

 

• MBBS

• MD (Nuclear Medicine)

   

Professional Experience

 

2018 – Present

Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul

Former Associate Head of Department, Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital

2015 – 2018

Radiation Oncologist, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul Bilim University

July 2015

MR Clinical Fellowship, PET-MR Unit, Essen University, Germany

2012 – 2015

Head of Nuclear Medicine Department, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

2006 – 2012

Founding Physician & Head of Nuclear Medicine Department, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

2010

Guest Lecturer, Nuclear Medicine Department, Near East University

2004 – 2006

Specialist, Scintigraphy Unit, Dr. Özel Denge Medical Center, Ankara (Founding Physician)

April – October 2004

Specialist, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

 

Note

 

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Dr. Alper Karalok

Gynecologist & Gynecologic Oncologist

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Alper Karalok is a highly experienced Gynecologist and Gynecologic Oncologist currently practicing at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. He has over 14 years of professional experience in his field.

His clinical interests include laparoscopic surgery in gynecology, laparoscopic surgery for gynecological cancers, management of pre-invasive cervical lesions, ovarian cancer surgeries, and rare ovarian malignancies.

Dr. Karalok completed his medical education at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He pursued his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, followed by an advanced specialization in Gynecologic Oncology at Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital in Ankara. He later completed a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA, with a focus on robotic surgery (observer).

He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications in respected international journals. He is also an active member of several professional associations, including the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), the European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists (ENYGO), and the Turkish Gynaecological Oncology Association (TRSGO). He has over 25 SCI/SCIE-indexed publications and more than 25 publications indexed in the Turkish Citation Index.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Alper Karalok

• Endometriosis

• Uterine Fibroids

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

• Ovarian Cancer

• Uterine Cancer

• Uterine Prolapse

• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

• Adenomyosis or Fibroids

• Cervical Cancer

 

Areas of Interest

• Hysterectomy

• Microwave Endometrial Ablation

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment

• Fibroid Removal Surgery

 

Qualifications

• 2004: Medical Degree, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

• 2011: Specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Akdeniz University

• 2014: Specialization in Gynecologic Oncology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital

• 2018: Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology (Robotic Surgery Observer), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA

 

Work Experience

• 2005–2011: Research Assistant, Akdeniz University Medical Faculty (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

• 2011–2014: Gynecologic Oncology Specialization Assistant, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital

• 2011: Gynecology Specialist, Antalya Atatürk State Hospital

• 2014–2019: Gynecologic Oncology Department, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital

• 2018: Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Since 2019: Gynecology & Obstetrics Specialist, Liv Hospital Ulus

 

Dr. Enis Oguz

Interventional Cardiologist

Istanbul, Turkey

34 Years of Experience

Dr. Enis Oguz is recognized as one of the most skilled and experienced Interventional Cardiologists in Istanbul, known for his exceptional clinical expertise and decades of dedicated service in advanced cardiac care. With more than 34 years of professional experience, he is regarded as one of the leading specialists in the management of complex cardiac rhythm disorders and interventional cardiovascular procedures in Turkey.

His clinical interests span a wide range of cardiology subspecialties, including Cardiac Rhythm Disorders, Pacemaker Implantation, Electrophysiology, Catheter Ablation techniques, Atrial Fibrillation interventions, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) for Heart Failure, and Coronary Artery Interventional Therapies such as Diagnostic Angiography, Balloon Angioplasty, and Stent Procedures.

Dr. Oguz completed his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Cardiology at the prestigious Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, one of the most respected medical institutions in the country. His distinguished experience includes serving at prominent national and international centers, contributing to advancements in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Enis Oguz

• Heart Valve Disease

• Atherosclerosis

• Heart Attack

• Carotid Artery Disease

• Coronary Artery Disease

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

• Coronary Artery Fistula

• Peripheral Artery Disease

• Bradycardia

• Cardiac Arrhythmias

• Blocked Arteries

• Angina

• Tachycardia

Areas of Interest

• Cardiac Rhythm Disorders

• Pacemaker Locations

• Electrophysiology

• Catheter Ablation

• Atrial Fibrillation Interventions

• Resynchronisation Therapy (Pacemaker) for Heart Failure

• Coronary Artery Interventional Therapies

Qualification

• Medical Education – Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School

Work Experience

• Anadolu Medical Center, Department of Cardiology

• University of Leipzig Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Germany

• Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center

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Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu

Nephrologist

Istinye University Bahcesehir – LIV Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

20+ Years of Experience

Dr. Himmet Bora Uslu is a distinguished Nephrologist in Turkey and one of the most sought-after specialists in Istanbul. With over two decades of clinical experience, he is recognized for his advanced expertise in managing complex kidney diseases and delivering high-standard nephrology care.

Qualifications

• IU Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Program)

• IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Internal Medicine

• Mediterranean (Akdeniz) University – Specialization in Nephrology

Medical Expertise

Dr. Uslu’s professional focus covers a wide range of nephrology and kidney-related conditions, including:

• Kidney transplant and kidney disorders

• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

• Hypertension and associated renal complications

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

• Hematuria and Proteinuria

• Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

• Hereditary and genetic kidney diseases

Professional Background

Dr. Uslu has contributed extensively to nephrology research, with numerous publications in national and international medical journals. His clinical training includes specialization programs at IU Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Akdeniz University’s Department of Nephrology.

His previous professional roles include:

• Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital – Nephrology Clinic

• Van Regional Training and Research Hospital – Nephrology Clinic

Hospital Address

Ak Veysel Mah., Istinye

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Prof. Dr. Erden Ertürer

Specialization: Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology – Joint Arthroplasty, Spine Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma & Musculoskeletal Reconstruction

Hospital Affiliation: Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey

Academic Position: Faculty Member, Istinye University

Professional Biography:

Prof. Dr. Erden Ertürer is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon with more than twenty-four years of clinical, academic, and research experience. Holding an MCh and extensive specialization in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, he has served in prominent institutions such as Şişli Etfal Research and Training Hospital, University of Istanbul – Bilim School, and Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. He currently serves as a senior consultant at Liv Hospital Ulus, providing comprehensive orthopedic and trauma-related care while maintaining an active academic role at Istinye University.

Areas of Clinical Interest and Expertise:

Orthopedic traumatology, joint and prosthesis surgery, hand and upper-extremity surgery, spinal surgery, sports medicine, foot and ankle diseases, and orthopedic oncology.

Conditions Treated:

Osteochondrosis, scoliosis, coxarthrosis, osteomyelitis, clavicle fractures, jaw fractures, osteoblastoma, kyphosis.

Advanced Procedures & Surgical Interests:

Hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, meniscus surgery, osteoarthritis treatment, tennis and golfer’s elbow management, elbow joint replacement, hip fracture surgery, elbow surgery, ankle fusion surgery.

Academic Contribution:

Prof. Dr. Ertürer has authored and contributed to numerous scientific papers published in international medical journals. His thesis is recognized for its significance in advancing medical science, particularly regarding conflict-of-interest dimensions in clinical research. His academic work includes presentations, scientific collaborations, and participation in orthopedic education programs.

Professional Memberships:

Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER), Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK), Turkish Spine Association (TOD).

Languages:

English and Turkish.

Educational Background:

1997 – Undergraduate studies, Istanbul University

1997–2002 – Residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Şişli Training and Research Hospital

Professional Experience:

2002 – Orthopedic Specialist, Sait Çiftçi Public Health Center, Istanbul

2002–2004 – Specialist, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic

2004 – Military service as Orthopedic Surgeon

2005–2012 – Chief of Staff, Istanbul Şişli Training and Research Hospital

2012 – Orthopedic Specialist, Medipol Mega Hospital

2013 – Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University

2013–2016 – Associate Professor, Istanbul Bilim University and Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital

2016–Present – Senior Orthopedic Surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus and faculty member at Istinye University

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