Dr. Murat Tan About Dr. Murat Tan Dr. Murat Tan is a highly accomplished general surgeon known for his expertise in specialist medicine and medical education. He completed his medical degree at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine between 1993 and 1999, forming the foundation of his distinguished surgical career. From 2000 to 2005, he received advanced specialization training in General Surgery at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, where he strengthened his surgical knowledge and operative skills. He then served as a general surgeon at Diyarbakır Ergani State Hospital from 2005 to 2008, further expanding his clinical experience. Since 2017, Dr. Tan has been practicing at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Medical Center and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital, consistently providing high-quality surgical care and contributing to the continued advancement of general surgery. He is an active member of prominent medical organizations, including the Turkish Surgical Association, Federation of Breast Diseases Societies, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, and the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association. His involvement reflects his commitment to continuous learning, innovation in surgical techniques, and excellence in patient care.

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Areas of Interest

• General Surgery
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

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Qualifications

• 2017 – Present – Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Medical Center / Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgery
• 2005–2008 – Diyarbakır Ergani State Hospital, General Surgery
• 2000–2005 – İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Specialization Training
• 1993–1999 – Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Dr. Murat Imer

Prof. Dr. Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon with more than 34 years of experience. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul University between 1977 and 1983 and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He began specializing in Neurosurgery in 1983 and completed the certification process with the Turkish Council of Certification in 1991.

He served as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in Edirne, Turkey, from March 1983 to February 1993. Following this period, he completed two years of compulsory service. Dr. Imer then served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Trakya University between September 1993 and January 1996.

In January 1996, Dr. Imer joined the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. He was promoted to Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in November 1999, and later advanced to Professor of Neurosurgery, serving at Istanbul University until April 2011.

He established the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital in Istanbul in December 2016 and worked there for two years. He is currently the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Murat Imer

Astrocytoma

Brain Tumor

Brain Cyst

Arachnoiditis

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

Pituitary Cyst

Arteriovenous Fistula

Alzheimer’s Disease

Area of Interest

Neurosurgery

Brain and Spine Surgery

Neurotrauma

Neuro-oncology

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Qualification

1977–1983: Faculty of Medicine, Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul University (Medical Education)

1983: Doctor of Medicine, Istanbul University

1991: Certification in Neurosurgery from the Turkish Council of Certification

Dr. Meriç Enercan About Dr. Meriç Enercan Associate Professor Dr. Meriç Enercan is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in Scoliosis and Spine Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He began his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1993 to 1999. Dr. Enercan completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital between 2000 and 2004. He subsequently expanded his clinical experience through roles at Foça Military Hospital (2005–2006), Or-Ahalım Balat Hospital (2006–2007), and the Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals Istanbul Spine Surgery Center (2007–2013). He currently serves as an Associate Professor and continues to deliver advanced orthopedic care while contributing academically to the field of Scoliosis and Spine Surgery. Since 2015, Dr. Enercan has been part of the Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, where he focuses on scoliosis and complex spine surgery.

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Areas of Interest

• Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis
• Orthopedic Trauma

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Qualifications

• 2015 – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Associate Professor
• 2007–2013 – Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Istanbul Spine Surgery Center
• 2007 – Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center
• 2006–2007 – Or-Ahalım Balat Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
• 2006–2007 – Or-Ahalım Balat Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic
• 2005–2006 – Foça Military Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic
• 2000–2004 – Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic

Dr. Emine Tülay Özçelik About Dr. Emine Tülay Özçelik Dr. Emine Tülay Özçelik is a transplant and hematology specialist with more than 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her high school education at Bursa Anatolian High School in 1987 and began her medical studies at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and later pursued advanced training in Hematology, earning her qualification in 2002. Since 2011, Dr. Özçelik has worked as a hematologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, contributing extensively to the advancement of hematology and patient care. Her clinical work includes the diagnosis and management of thrombophilia, bone marrow cancers, idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis, weakness and chronic fatigue, and hematological malignancies. Dr. Özçelik remains dedicated to providing specialized care and supporting scientific progress in the field of hematology. She completed her specialization in Hematology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in 2011. She earned a Minor in Hematology in 2002 and completed her Internal Medicine specialization in 1999 at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. She is also a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

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Conditions Treated by Dr. Emine Tülay Özçelik

• Thrombophilia (Coagulation Disorder)
• Bone Marrow Cancer
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
• Weakness / Fatigue
• Hematological Cancers

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Areas of Interest

• Hematology
• Bone Marrow Transplantation

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Qualifications

• 2002 – Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Ph.D. (Hematology)
• 1999 – Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine (Specialization)
• 1993 – Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 – Bursa Anatolian High School

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