Oncologists at LIV Hospital Ulus

 Educational Background

• Prof. Dr. Koray Karabulut participated in Laparoscopic-Robotic Liver, Biliary Tracts, and Pancreas Surgery Training at IRCAD-Strasbourg in 2013.
• He also completed an observer program focused on Liver Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland in 2013.
• Dr. Karabulut underwent Microsurgery Training at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam in 2012.
• He pursued specialized training in Liver Transplantation at İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute in Malatya from 2011 to 2012.
• Dr. Karabulut took part in a Research Fellow position, focusing on Liver Tumors and Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland from 2010 to 2011.
• He underwent Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training at IRCAD-Strasbourg in 2007.
• Dr. Karabulut completed his General Surgery Specialization Training from 1998 to 2004 at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• His medical education began from 1992 to 1998 at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he pursued his Medical Doctor Education.

Professional Career

• Prof. Dr. Koray Karabulut has been practicing at Liv Ulus Hospital since 2021.
• He served at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital as a General Surgeon from 2019 to 2021.
• Additionally, Dr. Karabulut worked at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specializing in General Surgery and Liver Transplantation from 2018 to 2019.
• He served as a Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, from 2018 to 2021.
• Prior to that, he held the position of Associate Professor at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, from 2013 to 2018.
• Dr. Karabulut's career progression continued with his appointment as an Assistant Professor at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, where he worked from 2009 to 2013.
• Prior to that, he was associated with Sivrikaya Hospital in Düzce from 2006 to 2009.
• He served as a Medical Ensign during his military service in Ağrı from 2005 to 2006.
• Dr. Karabulut began his professional career at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specifically in the General Surgery-Liver Transplant Unit in İstanbul from 2004 to 2005.

Memberships

Prof. Dr. Koray Karabulut is a member of many prestigious organizations, including:

• Turkish Surgery Association
• ELCD (National Society of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery) – Board Member
• Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
• Liver Transplantation Association
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Subsidiary
• Surgery Days Association
• Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
• Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Association
• IHPBA (International Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery)
• IASGO (International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, and Oncologists)
• MMESA (Middle East Mediterranean Endoscopic Surgery Association)

Awards and Achievements:

Prof. Dr. Koray Karabulut has received recognition and awards for his contributions to the field surgery. Here are two notable awards he has received:

• Best Paper and Oral Presentation Award: He received this award for his video presentation titled "Thoraco-laparoscopic total esophagectomy" at the 2nd Minimally Invasive Surgery Congress held in September 2011 in Antalya.
• Young Researcher Award: Prof. Dr. Karabulut was honored with this award for his research on the “comparison of the efficiency of plasmapheresis and the molecular adsorbent recirculating system in graft failure after living donor liver transplantation.” The award was presented at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress held in September 2012 in Bursa.

Publications:

Prof. Dr. Koray Karabulut has over 85 publications, books, and research, including scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Some of his work includes:

• Karabulut, K., Ozden, I., Poyanil, A., Bilge, O., Tekant, (2006). Hepatic atrophy-hypertrophy complex due to Echinococcus granulosus.
• Karabulut, K., Akyildiz, H. Y., Lance, C., Aucejo, F., McLennan, G. (2011). Multimodality treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases.

Education Background:

• 2004: Dr. Alper Karalök received his medical degree from the Medical Facility of Ankara University.
• 2011: He completed a specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology from the faculty of medicine of Akdeniz University.
• 2014: He further completed a specialization in gynecologic oncology from the Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital in Turkey.
• 2018: For a fellowship in gynecologic oncology, Dr. Karalök went to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA as a robotic surgery observer.

Professional Experiences:

• 2011: Dr. Alper Karalök worked as a gynecology specialist at the Antalya Atatürk State Hospital 2005-2011: He served as a research assistant at Akdeniz University Medical Faculty Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• 2011-2014: He also gave his services as the gynecology oncology specialization assistant at Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital.
• 2014-2019: He worked at the gynecology oncology department of Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetrics & Gynecology Education & Research Hospital.
• 2018: He received the title of gynecology and obstetrics associate professor.
• Since 2019: Dr. Karalök is working at Liv Hospital Ulus as a gynecology and obstetrics specialist.

Educational Background

• Dr. Derin is a graduate (Class of 1987) of Galatasaray Medical High School, one of Turkey’s oldest high schools.
• For her medical degree, she went to Istanbul University Medical Faculty, which she completed in 1993.
• During the year 2001, she completed her specialization in Internal Diseases at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital.
• In 2006 she got another specialization degree in Oncology from Istanbul University Medical Faculty.
• Furthermore, to hone her skills she took a compulsory service at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital from 2006 - 2008.
• Dr. Duygu Derin was bestowed the scholastic degree of Associate Professor in 2010.

Professional Career

• Dr. Derin worked in Turkey’s leading healthcare institutes during her professional career.
• Began her career as an oncology specialist at American Hospital Istanbul and worked there from 2009- 2010.
• After that, she worked at the Oncology Center, Neolife Hospital.
• In 2016 Dr. Duygu Derin joined the LIV Hospital and to date, she is performing her duties as the leading cancer specialist at LIV Oncology Unit.

Memberships in Professional organizations

Dr. Duygu Derin is a member of two prestigious organizations which are:

1. Chamber of Medicine
2. Medical Oncology Society

Being an alumnus of Galatasaray Medical High School, she is a part of the Galatasaray Fan Society

Publications

Dr. Duygu Derin has always strived to improve the treatment outcomes in her patients either through her insight about different cancers or by designing a personalized treatment plan. Her value in the field of oncology has made her the author of 27 International and 8 National Scientific Papers about cancer treatment.

Educational Background:

• Prof. Dr. Hasan Taşçı completed his secondary education at Samsun 19 Mayıs High School.
• 1976: He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1976.
• 1976-1979: He worked as an assistant in the Department of Anatomy of Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
• 1979: Prof. Dr. Hasan Taşçı completed his specialization in Morphology.
• 1979-1984: He started his General Surgery specialization training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine while completing his last year at Edirne Faculty of Medicine.

Professional Experience:

• 1984-1986: Prof. Dr. Hasan Taşçı completed his military service at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy.
• 1986: He was appointed a specialist Department of General Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
• 1987: He became an Associate Professor of Morphology
• 1986: He was part of the first kidney and liver transplantation team at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
• 1992: Prof. Dr. Hasan Taşçı worked in Plymouth, Derriford Hospital, for three months to learn Laparoscopic Surgery in England.
• 1992: He became the head of the General Surgery Department at the Esnaf Hospital, Memorial Hospital.
• Currently, he is a General Surgery Specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul Hospital.

Publications:

Prof. Dr. Hasan Taşçı has over 60 articles published in national and international journals.

Memberships:

• Ministry of Health Kidney Transplant Scientific Committee

Educational Background

• Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993
• He completed his residency training in the second Urology Clinic of Sisli Etfal Training and research hospital during the years 1994 till 1999.
• During his residency training, he played a role as an observer at Wayne state University Harper Hospital in the United States.
• Dr. Orhan received his certification in 2013, Belgium, for “Fellowship on Robotic Surgery, Department of Urology in the OLV Hospital Aalst.

Professional Career

•  During the years 1999-2012, Dr. Orhan served as an expert specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital; at that point in 2012, he turned into an associate professor of Urology. He also served his genuine services at Samsat Health Center in1994.
•  Dr. Orhan served as a faculty member at Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine during 2014-2016. He started working in 2016 as an associate professor at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and is still filling in as a lecturer at Istinye University and treating patients as well at Liv Hospital Ulus.
• In 2007 Dr. Orhan gave his services in the Operative Laparoscopic Surgery Course at Surgical Research Center.
• Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi got the title of Urology Associate Professor in June 2012. He served in Avrasya Hospital during the years 1999-2000.
• Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi has over 25 years of clinical experience and is associated with many hospitals throughout his illustrious career; he has likely done surgeries for Prostate cancer treatment, Oncology, Transplants, and especially kidney transplant.
• Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi was awarded the title of Professor from Istiniye University Faculty of Medicine on January 2, 2018.

Memberships

He is a member of many associations including; The Turkish Association of Urology, European Association of Urology, American Urological Association, Endourological Society, and Turkish Society of Andrology.

Publications

• He has one hundred and 35 scientific articles and presentations published in domestic and foreign journals and published in congress booklets.
• There are so many research and Publications of Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi; thirty-one International Publications, twenty-two National Publications, seventy-one National and International Notices, and two Turkish book sections.

Educational Background

• Dr. Sözen's educational journey began at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree in 2005. After completing his general medical education, he decided to focus on the field of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• In 2011, he joined Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital to undergo specialized training in this area. During this period, he gained valuable practical experience and knowledge in diagnosing and treating various gynecological conditions.
• In 2015, he enrolled in Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine to pursue a minor specialization in Gynecological Oncology. This additional training provided him with a deeper insight into the specialized field of diagnosing and treating cancers specific to the female reproductive system.

Professional Career

• Dr. Hamdullah Sözen gained valuable experience during his time at Istanbul Suleymaniye Training and Research Hospital from 2015 to 2016. This renowned institution provided him with an opportunity to enhance his medical knowledge and skills through hands-on training and research activities.
• He continued working at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine from 2017 to 2021. This esteemed institution offered him a comprehensive and rigorous academic program, further expanding his understanding of various medical disciplines
• Currently, Dr. Hamdullah Sözen serves at LIV Ulus as a senior gynecologist

Membership 

• Member of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Member of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Oncology Association
• Member of TJOD Istanbul
• Member of the European Society of Gynecological Oncology
• Member of Turkish Society of Gynecological Oncology
• Member of the Middle East and Mediterranean Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
• Member of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Association

Educational Background

• Assist. Prof. Meltem Topalgokceli received her high school education at Üsküdar American Academy for Girls.
• For the medical degree, she chose the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University.
• She then completed her specialization in Internal Medicine at the Istanbul Teaching Hospital.
• She further specialized in medical oncology at the Institute of Oncology of Istanbul University.

Work Experience

• Assist. Prof. Meltem Topalgokceli began her career while working in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Ministry of Health Istanbul Education and Research Hospital.
• She then worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist at the Ministry of Health Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.
• She has also worked at the Istanbul Oncology Institute in the Medical Oncology Department.
• After that, she worked in the Oncology Department of the Ministry of Health Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.
• Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli is currently offering her services in the clinical oncology department of Liv Hospital Ulus.

Memberships

Dr. Meltem Topalgokceli is a part of different associations and research societies, which include:

• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• European Association of Oncologists
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Lung Cancer Association

Publications:

Assist. Prof. Meltem Topalgokceli has publications on the following topics:

• Ovarian carcinosarcomas: Clinicopathological prognostic factors and evaluation of chemotherapy regimens containing platinum.
• Effect of maximum-tolerated doses and low-dose metronomic chemotherapy on serum vascular endothelial growth factor and thrombospondin-1 levels in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
• Psoriasis aggravation due to Lapatinib.Selam M.BMJ Case Reports

Education Background:

• 2002-2008: Prof. Dr. Eymen Gazel received his medical degree from the Hacettepe Faculty of Medic
• 2009-2015: He completed his specialization in urology at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital.

Professional Experience:

• 2015-2017: Prof. Dr. Eymen Gazel worked at Konya Training and Research Hospital.
• 2017-2022: He gave his services at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital.

Educational Background

• Prof. Dr. Ismet Aslan started his early education in Turkey and decided to have a degree in medicine.
• He did his medical degree from a Turkish institute, and for higher studies during the year 1991, he joined Istanbul University and completed his master’s degree from there.
• He then continued his research in the same institute, and in the year 1996; he submitted his doctorate thesis.
• For quite some time, Dr. Ismet, as assistant research, worked there and practiced his degree.

Professional Career

• During his 28 years of experience in the ENT field, Prof. Dr. Ismet Aslan worked in many international and national hospital and provided his services.
• He is currently associated with Liv hospital and has been working as a senior surgical oncology specialist.
• From 2002-2007 he worked in the ENT department of Istanbul University and polished his skills as an ENT specialist.
• During the 2000-2001, Dr. Ismet worked in the military hospital Istanbul and provided his services there as a senior ENT surgeon.
• In the year 1998-2000, he appointed as a surgeon lieutenant at Vanderbilt University, Nashville and worked as an otolaryngology specialist
• From the year 1996-1997, he worked in the prestigious institute Istanbul University as a research assistant and, after that, joined the ENT faculty.
• Prof. Dr. Ismet Aslan also worked as an otolaryngology specialist in Massachusetts, Boston.

Memberships

Prof. Dr. Ismet Aslan is a part of internationally acclaimed associations that are working in Turkey

• Laryngology Association
• ENT head and neck surgery association
• Turkish Otolaryngology Association

Publications

During his surgical period, he took part in many international conferences and published more than ten research papers on an international level. He has also worked on two medical surgery books and has published more than 40 publications on the national level. He has been involved in arranging international seminars and conferences.

 Educational Background

• 1993 – 1999: Dr. Merdan Fayda completed his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University.
• 1999 – 2004: He then completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Istanbul University Medical Faculty.
• 2006 – 2009: He worked as a Professor Assistant at Kocaeli University Radiation Oncology Department.
• 2010 – 2011: He attended the USA for a Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Thoracic Oncology at the University of North Carolina.
• 2012 – 2015: Dr. Merdan worked as an Associate Professor at Istanbul University Oncology Department.
• 2016 – 2017: He was an Associate Professor at Istinye University Medical Faculty.

Professional Career

• 2004 – 2005: Dr. Merdan Fayda worked as a Specialist Doctor and Reserve Officer at the GATA Radiation Oncology Department.
• 2015 – Present: He is working as a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Liv Hospital.
• 2016 – 2019: He worked as a Radiation Oncology Consulting Doctor at Liv Hospital Radiation Medicine Center, Tbilisi, Georgia.
• 2016 – Present He has been working as a Radiation Oncology Professor at Istinye University Hospital.
• Since 2021, he has been a well-recognized radiation oncologist and a Medical Executive Board Member at Liv Hospital Ulus.

Memberships:

Dr. Merdan Fayda is part of a number of reputable organizations that include:

•  Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD)
• American Society for Clinical Oncology (ESCO)
• American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• Society of Neuro-Oncology
• European society for radiation oncology (ESTRO)

Awards:

Dr. Merdan Fayda was awarded the Dr. Nijad Bilge 2016 Award for his study titled "Do circulating long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) (LincRNA-p21, GAS 5, HOTAIR) predict treatment response in patients with head and neck cancer treated with chemoradiotherapy?"

Publications

Dr. Fayda has always been interested in scientific research and has been one of the notable contributors in the field. He has written about 52 well-known scientific papers in reputable journals. Some publications include, but are not limited to;

• Effect of intraoperative ultrasound on breast surgery
• Comparison of different radiotherapy techniques and which of them is best for prostate cancer
• How do PMRT and fat grafts improve breast cosmetic outcomes and psychological conditions of parents of cancer children?

He has also been performing a number of literature reviews and has a good reputation in radiation oncology research.

Here’s the list of Dr. Merdan’s publications:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Merdan-Fayda

https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=CXvxxs8AAAAJ&hl=da

Education Background:

• 1993-1999: Prof. Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay received her medical degree from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000-2004: She completed her specialization in Nuclear Medicine from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Professional Experience:

• 2018-present: Prof. Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay works at the Nuclear Medicine Department of Liv Hospital Ulus Hospital.
• She worked as an Assoc. Head of Department at Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2015-2018: She worked as a radiation oncologist at Istanbul Bilim University, Department of Nuclear Medicine.
• July 2015: Dr. Ceylan Gunay went to Germany for an MR Clinical fellowship at Essen University PET-MR unit.
• 2012-2015: She gave her services as the Head of the Nuclear Medicine Department of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2006- 2012: She was the Head of the Nuclear Medicine Department of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine(founding physician).
• 2010: Dr. Ceylan Gunay invited guest lecturer at the Nuclear Medicine Department of Near East University.
• 2004-2006: She worked as a Specialist at Dr. Özel Denge Medical Center Scintigraphy Unit, Ankara (founding physician).
• April-October 2004: She gave her services as a Specialist at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Nuclear Medicine.

Research and Publication:

Prof. Dr. Emel Ceylan Gunay has written about 53 international articles with an h-index of 10. Along with that, she has authored 7 chapters in a book.