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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Sinangil

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Sinangil is a distinguished nephrologist currently serving as a faculty member in the Department of Nephrology at İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed her medical education at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, one of Turkey’s most reputable medical institutions.

Dr. Sinangil is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Demiroğlu Bilim University and is widely recognized for her extensive clinical experience in nephrology and internal medicine. She has contributed numerous research papers to internationally peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of major professional bodies, including the Turkish Society of Nephrology, ERA-EDTA, and the Pharmacogenomic and Individualised Therapy Association.

Her clinical background includes internal medicine training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital and nephrology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. She has also served in the Clinic of Nephrology at the Ministry of Health State Hospital in Ağrı. Dr. Sinangil has significant expertise in kidney transplantation, polycystic kidney disease, and the full spectrum of clinical nephrology.

Conditions treated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Sinangil

Kidney Transplantation

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease

Acute Kidney Injury

Nephrotic Syndrome

Hypertension (Kidney-related)

Glomerulonephritis

Electrolyte Imbalances

Diabetic Nephropathy

Kidney Stones

Renal Dysfunction

Area of Interest

Kidney Transplantation

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Clinical Nephrology

Qualification

2012 – Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital – Nephrology Specialization

2004 – Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital – Internal Medicine Specialization

1999 – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University – Medical Education

Dr. Ali Vefa Ozturk

Respiratory Diseases Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professional Background

Dr. Ali Vefa Ozturk is a senior researcher and lecturer at the Department of Respiratory Diseases, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed his medical degree in 2004 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and pursued his specialization in Chest Diseases at Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Hospital in 2010.

He previously served as a consultant chest physician at Süreyyapaşa Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, and later worked with Private Şafak Hospital in 2010. Following this, he joined Yeni Yüzyıl University as a faculty member, where he advanced to the position of Professor Lecturer in early 2015.

Dr. Ozturk has been actively affiliated with Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, contributing as a Lecturer within the Department of Chest Diseases. His clinical and academic portfolio includes extensive work in bronchology, respiratory disorders, and complex pulmonary conditions.

Areas of Professional Interest

• Bronchoscopic Procedures

• Interventional Bronchology

• Allergic Respiratory Diseases

• Asthma and COPD

• Occupational Lung Diseases

• Interstitial Lung Diseases

• Lung Problems in Transplanted and Immunocompromised Patients

• Respiratory Intensive Care

• Tuberculosis

 

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ali Vefa Ozturk

• Allergic Respiratory Diseases

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Occupational Lung Diseases

• Interstitial Lung Diseases

• Lung Problems in Transplanted and Immunocompromised Patients

• Tuberculosis

 

Qualifications

• 2004 – Hacettepe University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

• 2010 – Specialization Training in Chest Diseases, Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Hospital

 

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