About Dr. Erdal Karaoz

Dr. Erdal Karaöz is a highly distinguished specialist in gene therapy, stem cell science, and tissue engineering, currently serving at the LIV Cancer Centre Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. With decades of advanced academic and clinical experience, he is recognized as one of the leading experts in stem cell–based treatments, regenerative medicine, and innovative therapeutic strategies for complex diseases, particularly cancer.

He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Dicle University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, followed by a Doctorate in the Department of Histology and Embryology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. His academic background further includes significant contributions and leadership roles in the fields of histology, embryology, stem cell research, and medical genetics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Karaöz has been deeply involved in clinical, laboratory, and translational research, establishing foundational programs and pioneering work in stem cell and gene therapy. He has held prominent academic positions, including founding directorships at major research centers, and has contributed to the advancement of personalized medicine, tissue engineering, and immunomodulatory therapies.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Erdal Karaoz

• Cell therapy

• Stem cell–based treatments

• Cancer treatment using stem cells

• Tissue regeneration and organ engineering

• Gene therapy

• Personalized therapeutic approaches

• Oncogram and chemosensitivity testing for cancer cells

• Diabetes treatment using regenerative methods

• Medical genetics and embryology

• Immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune diseases

Area of Interest

• Stem Cell Therapy

Qualification

• 1986: Dicle University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology

• 1989: Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 1994: Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 1996: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 2002: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 2003: Kocaeli University, Center for Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research & Application (Founding Director); Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Stem Cells (Head of Department)

• 2005: Harvard Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, USA

Work Experience

• Associate Professor, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology (1996)

• Professor, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology (2002)

• Chairman, SDU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology (1997–2003)

• Board Member, SDU Health Sciences Institute (1997–2000)

• Assistant Coordinator, SDU Faculty of Medicine (1996–1998)

• Undergraduate Transfer Committee Member, SDU Faculty of Medicine (1997)

• Specialist Training Evaluation Commission Member, Turkish Histology and Embryology Association (2002–2006)

• Experimental Animal Management Unit Member, SDU Faculty of Medicine (2003)

• Board Member, KOU School of Health Sciences (2003–2012)

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Basri Cakiroglu is a urology specialist with over 31 years of experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and international research. His expertise spans endourology, pediatric urology, uro-oncology, andrology, and male infertility. He is highly skilled in advanced laparoscopic urological surgeries, as well as prostate and bladder cancer operations. His clinical approach emphasizes minimally invasive surgical techniques that support faster recovery and reduce postoperative discomfort.

Dr. Cakiroglu has participated in numerous international scientific studies and has contributed significantly to the development of urology through research. He has published many peer-reviewed articles in SCI and SCI-E indexed international journals, in addition to national medical publications. He has been an active speaker and participant in urology congresses, symposiums, and academic panels. His work is recognized for advancing innovations in surgical technique and male reproductive health.

Conditions Treated

Laparoscopic kidney surgeries; kidney stone surgeries; flexible ureteroscopic procedures; TUR bladder (Transurethral Bladder Tumour Resection); laparoscopic pyeloplasty; HoLEP; ThuFLEP; Rezum; circumcision; hypospadias and epispadias; vesicoureteral reflux (endoscopic, laparoscopic, open); pyeloplasty for UP obstruction; orchiopexy; hydrocele treatment; PUV (Posterior Urethral Valve) treatment; nocturnal enuresis; penile prosthesis implantation; erectile dysfunction; urethral stricture (endoscopic and open); TUR-ED (Transurethral Electroresection); infertility and microscopic varicocelectomy; ESWT; premature ejaculation; genital warts; Peyronie’s disease; penile fracture; priapism; radical prostatectomy; radical cystectomy with neobladder or ileal conduit; radical nephrectomy (open/laparoscopic); partial nephrectomy; radical nephroureterectomy; radical orchiectomy.

Area of Interest

Urology

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree: 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Taksim Education and Research Hospital

Work Experience

Ministry of Health of Turkey Samsun Ayvacık Health Centre; Ministry of Health of Turkey Samsun Çarşamba Health Centre; Taksim Education and Research Hospital; Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Görkem Türkkan is a Radiation Oncology Specialist with 13 years of comprehensive experience integrating clinical practice, academic research, and medical education. He began his medical training in 2003 at Gülhane Military Medical Academy and completed his medical degree in 2009 at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine. He subsequently pursued specialization in Radiation Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, where he became a certified specialist in 2016.

Dr. Türkkan has held several distinguished academic and clinical positions. Between May 2019 and February 2021, he served as Doctor Lecturer and Head of the Radiation Oncology Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine. In 2020, he further advanced his expertise through clinical research at the Maastricht University Medical Center – MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands, focusing on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiation therapy–related lung toxicity, and proton therapy. From March 2021 to April 2023, he continued his academic and clinical contributions at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and the Radiation Oncology Clinic of Liv Hospital Ulus.

In February 2023, he achieved the academic title of Associate Professor. He is highly proficient in both conventional and advanced radiotherapy modalities, with specialised expertise in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy (MR-Linac). He has independently performed more than 2,500 MR-Linac treatments, demonstrating significant experience with adaptive and precision-guided radiotherapy technologies.

Dr. Türkkan’s academic contributions include 27 published scientific articles in national and international journals, 31 oral and poster presentations at professional congresses, and authorship of 5 book chapters in recognized publications. He is currently contributing to two active TÜBİTAK-supported research projects, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing radiation oncology through scientific inquiry.

Conditions treated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Görkem Türkkan

MR-Linac

Linac

Stereotactic (Precision) Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancers

Breast Cancers

Lung Cancers

Rectal Cancers

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Head and Neck Cancers

Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

Area of Interest

Radiation Oncology

Qualification

Undergraduate: Gülhane Military Medical Academy; Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Associate Professorship: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Work Experiences

Dr. Türkkan has served in several respected institutions, including Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University, Trakya University, Edirne Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital, Manisa City Hospital, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, and Liv Hospital Ulus – Istinye University. His career includes significant roles in clinical oncology, academic teaching, and international research, with notable scientific engagement at Maastricht University Medical Center (MAASTRO Clinic) in the Netherlands.

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Op. Dr. Selman Doğan is an accomplished Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist with over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience, recognised for his advanced expertise in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, trauma, and orthopaedic oncology. Born in 1980, he graduated from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, a leading institution known for its rigorous medical training and academic excellence.

He completed his residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, where he refined his skills in complex surgical techniques and modern orthopaedic interventions. Over the course of his career, Op. Dr. Selman Doğan has performed more than 1,000 lower and upper extremity trauma surgeries, over 100 knee arthroscopies, more than 100 hip prosthesis operations, and over 100 tumour surgeries. His extensive surgical portfolio highlights his precision, experience, and commitment to delivering high-quality orthopaedic care.

His clinical focus includes orthopaedic oncology (tumour surgery), trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, knee and hip arthroplasty, and paediatric deformity correction. He is also highly skilled in sports surgery, performing procedures related to meniscus injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and cartilage repair. His patient-centred approach, combined with evidence-based practice, has established him as a trusted specialist in his field.

Conditions Treated by Op. Dr. Selman Doğan

• Lower and upper extremity trauma

• Knee ligament and tendon injuries (sports surgery: meniscus, ACL injuries, cartilage repair)

• Hip and knee arthroplasty

• Childhood clubfoot (pes equinovarus)

• Developmental hip dislocation (GKD)

• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatments

• Bone and soft tissue tumours

Area of Interest

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Qualification

• Degree: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

• Specialisation: Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic

Work Experience

• Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic

• Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital

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