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Meet The Team
We deliver a consistent and superior patient experience that begins when patients walk in the door. We not only listen; we understand where you’re coming from. Regardless of where you are in your healthcare journey, our team meets you where you are. From highly rated doctors to receptionists who know you by name and greet you with a smile
Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
He completed his medical specialization education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery.
Yilmaz, a faculty member at Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine, carries out his studies especially in the field of neurovascular diseases. Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz, in addition to the treatments of brain tumors, aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, offers treatment to his patients with the latest technological equipment for spine and spinal cord diseases.
Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz carried out scientific studies on meningioma and cerebrovascular diseases at Yale University. Dr. has many scientific publications on brain and nerve diseases. Yilmaz also continues his academic studies.
Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz continues to care for his patients at Liva Hospital.
Areas of Interest:
Spine surgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Tumor surgery
Microsurgery
Gamma knife
Parkinson
Scoliosis
Spinal cord stimulation
Education and Expertise
1998 – 2005 – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
1998 – 2005 – Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul
(Head of Department: Prof Dr Turker Kilic)
2011 – 2012 – Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Gunel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery) Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship
Professional Memberships
2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association
2017 + Turkish Spine Association
2018 + AOSpine
Awards
31st Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
“Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgical Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017
Courses and Certificates
Organizing Committee Member; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahcesehir University, 28-31 May 2014
Organizing Committee Member; 11. ASNO ‘Skull-Base Anatomy Course’, 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul
Trainer / Organizing Committee Member; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 / Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015
Organizing Committee Member; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015, Istanbul
Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016
Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan received almost all of his medical education and certificates from the leading institutions of America and Europe, and gained deep knowledge and international experience in many advanced specialties of urology.
Prof. Dr. Ayan’s international training and certifications include the American Medical License (USMLE), Pediatric Urology Fellowship (1999–2000, Boston, USA), and Urological Oncology Fellowship (2014–2015, USA).
Accepting patients in the Urology medical unit, Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan completed his education at Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and received the title of Urology Specialist.
In 1999, he became a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Urology at Harvard University.
He was awarded the title Associate Professor of Urology in 2003, and Professor of Urology in 2009.
In 2015, he completed a Minimally Invasive Urological Oncology Clinical Fellowship at the University of Chicago, solidifying his expertise through international studies.
Areas of Interest
Laparoscopic surgery
Prostate cancer
Kidney cancer
Bladder cancer
Stone disease surgery
Prostate diseases
TOT
TVT
He was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1975. He completed his primary education in Augsburg and at Mersin Gazipaşa Primary School in Turkey. After completing his middle and high school education at Mersin Tevfik Sırrı Gür High School, he studied medicine at Çukurova School of Medicine between 1993 and 1999, graduating as a medical doctor.
He completed his compulsory service at Mardin Midyat Health Clinic No. 3, and his General Surgery residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2000–2005, earning the title of General Surgeon.
After completing both civil and military conscription, he passed the secondary specialization exam and trained between 2008 and 2010 at the Gastroenterologic Surgery Clinic of Ankara Medical Specialization Training and Research Hospital, receiving the title of Gastroenterologic Surgery Specialist.
He began working as a gastroenterologic surgeon at Antalya Training and Research Hospital. In 2016, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor. The same year, he completed the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Certification Program, and performed more than 100 robotic tumor surgeries at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.
Between 2010 and 2018, he carried out numerous tumor and obesity surgeries in Antalya. In 2019, he joined the medical team at İstinye University Liv Hospital.
Education
Mersin Tevfik Sırrı Gür High School
Çukurova School of Medicine
Residency
General Surgery Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
Sub-specialization
Gastroenterologic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Medical Specialization Training and Research Hospital
Previous Employment
General Surgery Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
General Surgery Clinic, Ankara Gölbaşı State Hospital
General Surgery Clinic, Ankara GATA Training and Research Hospital
Gastroenterologic Surgery Clinic, Ankara Medical Specialization Training and Research Hospital
Gastroenterologic Surgery Clinic, Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Fields of Medical Interest
Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Areas of Interest
Laparoscopic Surgery
Prostate Cancer
Renal (Kidney) Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Stone Disease Surgery – Flexible URS – RIRS – PNL
Prostate Diseases – HoLEP
Urinary Incontinence Surgeries (TOT, TVT)
Urethral Stricture Treatment
Microscopic Varicocele – Infertility Treatment
Pediatric Urology
Education and Residency
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2004)
İstanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic (2004–2010)
Previous Employment
Isparta Eğirdir Mountain Commando School (Military Service) – Urology Specialist (2010–2011)
Muş State Hospital, Urology Clinic (Compulsory Service) – Urology Specialist (2011–2012)
Medicalpark İzmir Hospital – Urology Specialist (2012)
İzmir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology – Assistant Professor (2012–2015)
İzmir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology – Associate Professor (2015–2016)
Medicalpark İzmir Hospital – Associate Professor (2016–2017)
İzmir Ekol Hospital – Associate Professor (2017–2019)
İzmir Sada Hospital – Kordon International – Associate Professor (2019–2020)
Memberships
European Association of Urology (EAU)
Endourology Society
Turkish Urology Association
Endourology Association
Turkish Andrology Association
TTB – Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
Courses and Certificates
The Sixth Applied Urological Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Symposium (2008)
Ürolojik Laparoskopik ve Robotik Cerrahi Eğitimi, Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (2010)
The Pre-Congress Live Surgery Course – Laparoscopic Surgery (2015)
Radiology Course (2016)
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Course (2016)
Kurs Androloji: Kadın Cinsel Fonksiyon Bozukluğunda Güncel Tanımlama ve Risk Faktörleri (2016)
Türk Üroloji Akademisi Androlojik Tetkikler Güncelleme Kursu (2016)
Certificate of Investigator Safety Training (2016)
Clinical Trial Participation:
“Metastatik Hormona Duyarlı Prostat Kanserli (mHSPC) Gönüllülerde Androjen Deprivasyon Tedavisi (ADT) Karşısında Apalutamid ile ADT Kombinasyon Tedavisinin Araştırıldığı Randomize, Plasebo Kontrollü, Çift Kör Faz 3 Çalışma, 56021927PCR3002” – Researcher, 21/02/2016
“Yüksek Riskli Lokalize veya Lokal Olarak İlerlemiş Prostat Kanseri Olup Primer Radyasyon Terapisi ile Tedavi Almakta Olan Hastalarda JNJ-56021927’nin Araştırıldığı Randomize, Çift Kör, Plasebo Kontrollü Faz 3 Çalışma, ATLAS Çalışması Protokol: 56021927PCR3003” – Researcher, 11/07/2016
“Tedavi Edilmemiş Lokal İleri veya Metastatik Ürotelyal Karsinomlu Hastalarda Monoterapi Olarak veya Platin Bazlı Kemoterapi ile Kombinasyon Halinde Atezolizumab (Anti-PD-L1 Antikoru)’nın Araştırıldığı Faz III, Çok Merkezli, Randomize, Plasebo Kontrollü Çalışma, WO30070” – Researcher, 01/12/2016
“İleri Evre veya Metastatik Ürotelyal Karsinomu Olan Gönüllülerde Kemoterapiye Karşı Pembrolizumab’ın Platin Bazlı Kombinasyon Terapisi ile Birlikte veya Tek Başına Karşılaştırıldığı Faz 3, Randomize, Kontrollü Klinik Çalışma, MK3475-361” (KEYNOTE-361) – Researcher, 05/04/2017
GCP Training Certificate (2017)
HoLEP Certificate, Vivantes AVK Auguste-Viktoria Hospital (2017)
Training Certificate & Authorized User, ED 1000 Treatment – Medispec (2018)
Mustafa Bilge Erdoğan was born on 06.09.1970. He is married and has two children. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Ankara. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1994.
Between 1994–1996, he worked as a General Practitioner in the Emergency Department at Ankara Dr. M.U. Emergency Aid and Traumatology Hospital. After completing his specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2003, he worked at the Gaziantep Sani Konukoğlu Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic until 2007.
In 2007, he established the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital, where he continued his work. During this time, he specialized in adult cardiovascular surgeries such as coronary bypass, valve surgery, and aortic surgery. He also performed procedures for peripheral arterial diseases and venous diseases (varicose veins).
In 2016, he began his academic career at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, as an Assistant Professor, and was granted the title of Associate Professor in the same year. He continued his academic role at Bahçeşehir University until June 2020.
In July 2020, he joined İSU Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital as a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, where he continues to practice. He earned the title of Professor in 2021 and also serves as a lecturer at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine.
❖ RESEARCH AREAS
Coronary Artery Diseases
Coronary Bypass
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Diseases
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Aortic Surgery
Aortic Endovascular Interventions
Peripheral Artery Disease
Vein Diseases
❖ AREAS OF INTEREST
⮚ Coronary Bypass
⮚ Heart Valve Surgery
⮚ Aortic Surgery
⮚ Aortic Endovascular Interventions
⮚ Vein Diseases
⮚ Carotid Surgery
⮚ Peripheral Arterial Interventions
⮚ Varicose Vein Treatment
⮚ Coronary Artery Diseases
⮚ Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
⮚ Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
❖ EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE
⮚ Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
⮚ Gazi University – Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery
❖ EXPERIENCE
⮚ Gaziantep SANKO University Hospital
⮚ Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital
⮚ Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
❖ MEMBERSHIPS
⮚ Member of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
⮚ European Society for Vascular Surgery
⮚ Vascular Surgery Association
⮚ Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
⮚ Phlebology Association
AREAS OF INTEREST
Echocardiography (Transthoracic and Transesophageal)
EECP
Diagnostic Coronary Angiography (Femoral and Radial)
Cardiac Catheterization and Hemodynamic Examination
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (Balloon Angioplasty and Stent Implantation)
Intracoronary Hemodynamic Study
IVUS
Electrophysiology Study
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
Cryo-ablation
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
ICD Implantation
CRT Implantation
Percutaneous ASD and VSD Closure
Percutaneous Mitral and Pulmonary Balloon Valvuloplasty
Transaortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
EVAR, TEVAR
Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Upper and Lower Extremities
Renal Artery Intervention
Carotid Artery Balloon and Stent Implantation
Renal Arterial Denervation
EDUCATION
Ondokuzmayıs High School, Samsun
1990–1997: School of Medicine (English), Marmara University, Istanbul
1998–2003: Cardiology Residency, Yüksek İhtisas Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara
2004–2005: Electrophysiological Study and Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Training, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara
March 2007: Electrophysiological Study and Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Training, Division of Rhythmology, Cardiology Department, Zurich University, Switzerland
EXPERIENCE
2003–2004: Cardiologist, Cardiology Clinic, Yüksek İhtisas Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara
2004–2006: Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, İnönü University, Malatya
2006–2008: Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, İnönü University, Malatya
2008–2010: Cardiology Clinic, MedicalPark Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep
2010–2011: Cardiology Clinic, Gözde Hospital, Gözde Health Group, Malatya
2012–2016: Cardiology Clinic, MedicalPark Gaziantep Hospital, Gaziantep
2016: Cardiology Clinic, MedicalPark Samsun Hospital, Samsun
2014–Present: Professor, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Bahçeşehir University
December 2016–Present: Cardiology Clinic, İstinye University, Istanbul
AREAS OF INTEREST:
Closed (Minimally Invasive Method) and Open Surgical Treatments of Lung Cancers
Biopsy and Excisional Surgeries of Mediastinal Masses (Mediastinoscopy, Mediastinostomy, Sternotomy, VATS)
VATS Thymectomy
Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
Lung Transplant
Chest Wall Tumors
Repair of Diaphragmatic Hernia and Evantrations with Closed (Minimally Invasive Method) and Open Surgical Methods
Surgical Treatment of Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) with VATS
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Diseases (Pneumothorax, Empyema, Malign Mesothelioma)
Bronchoscopic Endobronchial Treatment
EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Chest Surgery Specialization – Specialization Training
EXPERIENCE
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery
Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Thoracic Surgery
Leuven University Hospital, Lung Transplantation Center, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Leuven, Belgium
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkey Association for Thoracic Surgery
Turkish Thoracic Society
Respiratory Research Association of Turkey
Lung Cancer Association
AWARDS:
National Thoracic Oncology Congress, P38, Antalya, 2008 (Best Poster Award) – Demir A, M.Z. Gunluoglu, N. Dagoglu, A. Turna, Y. Dizdar, K. Kaynak, Ş. Dilege, N.M. Molinas, D. Yilmazbayhan, S.I. Dincer, A. Gurses – “The Place and Prognosis of Surgery in the Treatment of Chest Wall Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors”.
National Thoracic Oncology Congress, 109, Marmaris, 2007 (Best Oral Presentation Award) – Melek H., M. Gunluoglu, A. Demir, B. Medetoglu, H.V. Kara, A. Olmen, S.I. Dincer – “The Superiority of Computed Tomography-Integrated PET (PET CT) Over PET Fusion CT in Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer”.
Thoracic Society 9th Annual Congress, 92, Antalya, 2006 (Best Discussed Poster Award) – Fazlioglu M., C. Kocaturk, Y. Sonmezoglu, A.G. Cevi̇k, A. Demir, N. Urer, A. Turna, S.I. Dincer, M.A. Bedirhan, A. Gurses – “The Effect of the Depth of Invasion and the Type of Resection on Survival in NSCLC with Chest Wall Invasion”.
National Thoracic Oncology Congress, TP, Cesme, 2006 (Best Discussed Poster Award) – Gunluoglu M.Z., A. Demir, H. Akin, D. Sansar, H.V. Kara, A. Olmen, S.I. Dincer – “Mediastinal Lymphatic Metastasis Pattern in Left Upper Lobe Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer”.
16th Annual Congress of the Turkish Thoracic Society, 3–7 April 2013 in Antalya, Turkey (Best Oral Presentation Award of Lung Transplant Working Group) – Adalet Demir, Songul Buyukkale, Nur Dilek Minister, Ozgur Isgorucu, Nurgul Pakdemir Bilgin, Orçun Onal, Adnan Sayar – “Early Surgical Complications in Lung Transplantation”.
INTERESTS:
• Sports Medicine
• Knee Surgery
• Shoulder Surgery
• Ankle Surgery
• Arthroplasty
EDUCATION:
• Private Adana Science High School
• School of Medicine, Hacettepe University
RESIDENCY:
• Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENTS:
• Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
PUBLICATIONS
Research and Articles:
• More than 30 articles published in international journals
Education and Expertise:
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialization
Akdeniz University Organ Transplant Center, Multiorgan Transplant Surgery Training
Experience:
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
Akdeniz University Organ Transplant Institute
Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, General Surgery Clinic and Organ Transplant Center
Prof. Dr. Ayhan Dinçkan – Education:
Transplantation Surgery, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
General Surgery Specialization, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
Medical Degree, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, 1995
Secondary Education, Lüleburgaz Kepirtepe Teacher Training High School, 1989
Research Areas:
Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation
Liver Transplantation
Pediatric Transplants
Subjects Taught:
Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Diseases
Portal Hypertension
Organ Transplantation
Periampullary Tumors
Surgical Jaundice
Hydatid Cyst Disease
Academic Contributions:
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