Dr. Kanay Yararbaş is a distinguished specialist in Medical Genetics and Clinical Laboratory Genetics with more than 23 years of combined clinical, academic, and laboratory experience. He completed his medical education at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 2000 with a Doctor of Medicine degree. His early professional pathway included service as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Assistant at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, where he gained foundational clinical competencies before transitioning into the field of genetics.

Between 2002 and 2006, Dr. Yararbaş completed a comprehensive Medical Genetics training program at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, marking the beginning of his long-term academic and clinical commitment to genetic sciences. From 2007 to 2011, he fulfilled his military service at the Istanbul Bakırköy Gynecology and Childhood Training and Research Hospital, further broadening his exposure to inherited pediatric and gynecologic disorders.

Over the following years, Dr. Yararbaş held significant roles across respected institutions, including Layout Laboratories, Acıbadem Healthcare Group, and the Florence Nightingale Hospitals Group, where he contributed to the development and application of advanced diagnostic genetics. In 2018, he earned the Clinical Laboratory Genetics Board Certification from both the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) and the European Board of Medical Genetics (EBMG), a credential recognizing his proficiency in laboratory-based genetic diagnostics at a European standard.

In 2019, he received a promotion to Associate Professor, reflecting his academic productivity, scientific contributions, and commitment to training the next generation of medical genetics specialists. He currently serves as the Head of the Genetic Diagnosis Centre at the Florence Nightingale Hospitals Group and the Head of the Department of Medical Genetics at Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership roles also include serving as Chair of the Quality and Accreditation Commission of the Turkish Medical Genetics Association and as a member of both the Cancer Commission and the Health Council of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey.

In 2020, he established Private Sapiens Genetics and Health Services Inc., an institution dedicated to advanced genetic analysis, patient-specific diagnostics, and precision medicine applications.

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Conditions Treated by Dr. Kanay Yararbaş

 

• Genetic Disorders

• Inherited Diseases

• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

• Chromosomal Abnormalities

• Congenital Disorders

• Rare Genetic Syndromes

• Metabolic Disorders

 

Areas of Interest

 

• Medical Genetics

• Genetic Counseling

• Clinical Laboratory Genetics

• Cancer Genetics

• Genetic Testing and Diagnosis

• Genetic Evaluation for Family Planning

• Prenatal Genetic Screening and Diagnosis

 

Academic Qualifications

 

• 2020 – Present: Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Demiroğlu Bilim University

• 2016 – 2020: Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University

• 2015 – 2016: Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Maltepe University

• 1993 – 2000: Bachelor of Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

 

About Dr. Tibet Erdoğru Dr. Tibet Erdoğru is a widely known specialist in kidney stone treatment and urology, with decades of clinical and academic experience. He began his medical career in General Surgery at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, and further strengthened his expertise by training under Prof. Dr. Stephen Dretler at the Harvard Medical School Kidney Stone Diseases Center in 1999–2000. He performs complex endourological surgeries including RIRS and PNL, and has made major contributions to the management of renal stones. In 2004, Dr. Erdoğru enhanced his laparoscopic surgical skills at the Heilbronn Teaching Hospital of the University of Heidelberg with Prof. Dr. J. Jens Rassweiler, one of the leading surgeons in laparoscopic urology. His expertise since then includes advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for renal, bladder, and prostate cancers. In 2015, he hosted the international convention “Challenges in Laparoscopy & Robotics 2015” in Istanbul. He is also the only Turkish urologist serving on the scientific committee of one of the world’s most prestigious laparoscopic and robotic surgery organizations. He completed his mandatory primary care service at Mardin 2nd Health Center (1989–1990) and completed his residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1995). He served at the German Hospital of Istanbul (1995–1998) and later worked as a faculty member at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. Between 2011 and 2016, he was part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, Istanbul Atasehir Hospital. Since 2017, he has been the leading clinician at ÜroKlinik Istanbul, a specialized center for advanced urological treatment. Dr. Erdoğru is a member of several key national and international societies, including the Endourology Association, Turkish Urology Association, Turkish Andrology Society, and the European Urology Association.

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Conditions Treated by Dr. Tibet Erdoğru

• Kidney Stones
• Bladder Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Penile Curvature
• Male Infertility
• Urinary Incontinence
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Vesico-Vaginal Fistula
• Male Sexual Dysfunction

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Areas of Interest

• Robotic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Urologic Oncology
• Prostate Diseases (Prostate Cancer, BPH, Prostatitis)
• Kidney Stone Disease (Flexible RIRS, PCNL)
• Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Female & Male

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Qualifications

• 2004 – Heidelberg University, Heilbronn Klinikum, Department of Urology
• 1999 – Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Urology, Kidney Stone Center
• 1988 – University of Glasgow, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow

 

Dr. Erkan Kabawas is a distinguished thoracic surgeon born on November 14, 1980, in Adapazarı. He completed his medical education at the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine between 1999 and 2005, establishing a strong foundation in clinical sciences and surgical principles.

From 2006 to 2011, he pursued specialization training in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Istanbul University – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Türkiye’s leading academic institutions. Upon completion of his residency in 2011, he received the title of Specialist in Thoracic Surgery.

Between 2011 and 2013, Dr. Kabawas fulfilled his public service obligation at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, where he gained extensive experience managing complex thoracic cases within a high-volume clinical environment.

In 2013, he joined the Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery, as a lecturer. His academic progression continued steadily, earning roles as Department Advisor, Associate Professor, and subsequently Professor of Thoracic Surgery. Since 2017, he has served as the Chair of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, overseeing academic programs, clinical training, departmental research, and the advancement of thoracic surgical practices.

Dr. Kabawas is recognized for his commitment to thoracic surgical education, his contributions to scientific research, and his leadership within the academic medical community.

Areas of Interest

• Thoracic Surgery

• Surgical management of thoracic diseases

• Academic research and medical education in thoracic surgery

 

Qualifications

• 2005 – Doctor of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

• 2011 – Specialist in Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• 2011–2013 – Specialist Physician, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

• 2013–Present – Lecturer, Advisor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine

• 2017–Present – Chair, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Demiroğlu Bilim University

 

Dr. Selen Yurdakul Dr. Selen Yurdakul is a highly experienced Interventional Cardiologist in Turkey with over 14 years of clinical and academic practice. Her professional focus includes metabolic balance, healthy obesity reduction, echocardiography, congestive heart failure, and heart muscle dysfunction, reflecting a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular health. She graduated from Kadıköy Anatolian High School in 1994, and between 1994 and 2000, she completed her MD Degree at Istanbul University. Dr. Yurdakul pursued advanced specialization in Cardiology at Istanbul University between 2001 and 2006, building the foundation for her distinguished medical career. From 2006 to 2009, she served as a cardiologist at a training and research hospital in Istanbul and Şişli State Hospital. Since 2009, she has continued her work as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory at Florence Nightingale Hospital. Between 2016 and 2018, she also led the Cardiac Imaging Team for the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Yurdakul achieved significant academic milestones, becoming an Associate Professor in 2014 and a Professor of Cardiology in 2019 at Istanbul University. She is an active member of several prestigious medical organizations, including the Turkish Cardiology Association, the Turkish Medical Council, and the European Cardiology Association. She has independently authored approximately 100 scientific publications featured in respected national and international journals. Conditions Treated

• Aortic Stenosis
• Mitral Stenosis
• Interventricular Septal Defect
• Atrial Septal Defect
• Congenital Heart Defect
• Mitral Valve Insufficiency
• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Areas of Interest

• Three-Dimensional Echocardiography
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Echocardiography
• Heart Health
• Heart Surgery
• Interventional Cardiology

Qualifications

• 1994–2000: MD Degree, Istanbul University
• 2001–2006: Specialization in Cardiology, Istanbul University
• 2014: Associate Professor, Istanbul University
• 2019: Professor of Cardiology, Istanbul University

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Dr. Atilla Buyukgebiz Prof. Dr. Atilla Buyukgebiz is a distinguished pediatric endocrinologist with more than 34 years of professional experience. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of pediatric endocrine science and has held several esteemed clinical and academic positions throughout his career. He served as the Head of the Growth and Adolescence Department at Florence Nightingale Kadıköy Hospital and KadıköyŞifa Ataşehir Hospital. Additionally, he led the Pediatric Endocrine Department at Istanbul Bilim University, where he worked as a professor and head of the department. Prof. Dr. Buyukgebiz completed his overseas subspecialty training at two of the world’s leading institutions—Stanford University in the United States and London Middlesex Hospital in the United Kingdom—during a period when international training was mandatory for specialization. His extensive clinical background is complemented by active participation in scientific committees and advisory boards. He is a member of the Iodine and Iodine Diseases Scientific Board as well as the Adolescent Health Scientific Board of the Ministry of Health of Turkey. His core clinical interests focus on the healthcare of children and adolescents with endocrine disorders, including prevention and management of growth problems, developmental concerns, and hormonal imbalances. With more than three decades of expertise, his approach emphasizes early diagnosis, evidence-based care, and long-term monitoring to ensure healthy growth, learning, and development in young patients. Conditions treated by Dr. Atilla Buyukgebiz

• Growth Disorders
• Pubertal Disorders
• Thyroid Disorders
• Diabetes and Insulin Disorders
• Obesity
• Adrenal Gland Disorders
• Bone Health and Mineral Metabolism Disorders
• Hormonal Imbalances in Children and Adolescents

Area of Interest

• Endocrine Disorders
• Children’s Health
• Pediatric Surgery

Qualification

• 1990–2003 – Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Professor (Head of the Child Endocrine and Adolescent Department)
• 1990–2000 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor
• 1987–1990 – Pediatric Endocrinology Subspecialty Training, London Middlesex Hospital & Stanford University, USA
• 1987–1990 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Assistant Professor
• 1983 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics Specialization

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Dr. Fatih Tunca

Uzm. Prof. Dr. Fatih Tunca is a distinguished General Surgery specialist with extensive academic and clinical experience at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University.

Dr. Tunca completed his Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree in 1999 at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He then pursued his General Surgery Specialization Training, which he completed in May 2005 at the same institution. Following his specialization, he served for five years as a Specialist Physician in the Department of General Surgery at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

In April 2010, he was appointed Associate Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul University. His continuous dedication to academic excellence and surgical innovation led to his promotion to Professor in August 2016. He continues to practice both clinically and academically within the General Surgery Department of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

His primary clinical expertise lies in Endocrine Surgery and Endoscopic Surgery, areas in which he has developed significant proficiency over the years.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Fatih Tunca

Areas of Interest

• Endocrine Surgery

• Endoscopic Surgery

• Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

 

Qualifications

• 2005 – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization Training

• 1999 – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Medical Doctor Degree

 

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Dr. Bekir Aybey

Dr. Bekir Aybey is an experienced dermatologist who manages a wide range of skin disorders, including acne, dermatitis, alopecia, onychomycosis, psoriasis, skin carcinoma, and rosacea. His expertise allows him to diagnose and treat both simple and complex dermatological conditions with precision and care.

He performs various dermatological treatments and procedures such as ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, chemical depilation, sclerotherapy, and laser-based therapies. Dr. Aybey is also skilled in dermatologic surgical procedures, including excision of naevi, biopsies, and other minor surgeries used in the management of skin diseases.

His main clinical interests include Botox applications, skin disease management, and acne treatment. By focusing on these areas, Dr. Aybey remains updated with the latest advancements in dermatology and aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Aybey completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1982–1989), followed by specialization in dermatology at SBBeyoğlu State Hospital from 1990 to 1994. His professional background includes positions at Afyon State Military Hospital, Bursa Konur Medical Center, Istanbul Bursa Swismed Hair Transplantation Center, and European Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors at Florence Nightingale Metropolitan Hospital Şişli (1997–2013) and Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul (2013–present).

Conditions treated by Dr. Bekir Aybey

Acne

Eczema

Hair Loss

Nail Fungus

Psoriasis

Skin Cancer

Rosacea

Area of Interest

Botox

Skin Diseases

Acne

Ultraviolet (UV) Light Therapy

Chemical Peels

Sclerotherapy

Lasers

Dermatologic Surgical Procedures

Qualification

1989 – Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine