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Medical Fields of Interest 

Sports Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation, 

Arthroscopic Surgery of Articular Cartilage and Ligament Injuries, 

Treatment of Complex Bone Fractures 

Stem Cell Applications 

Education 

Bachelor’s Degree-Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English Medicine) 2000-2007 

Residency-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2007-2012 

Experiences 

2007-2012 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Assistant Doctor 

2013 - 2016 İstanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital - Orthopedics Specialist 

2016 - 2017 Çerkezköy State Hospital-Orthopedics Specialist / Attending Physician 

2017 - 2018 Çorlu State Hospital-Orthopedics Specialist 

2018 - 2022 Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology - Dr. Lect. / Associate Prof. Dr. 

2022-Still Liv Hospital Vadistanbul - Associate Prof.Dr.

AREAS OF INTEREST: 

 Micro surgery 

 Skin tumors 

 wound care 

 Rhinoplasty 

 Liposuction 

 Breast aesthetics 

 Tummy tuck 

 Face lift 

Education and Expertise 

2007-2013 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine– Medical education 

2013-2019 - Health Sciences University Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital-Specialization Experience 

2013 January-2019 March-Health Sciences University Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul -Assistant 

2019 March-2019 April Health Sciences University Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul -Specialist

2019 June-2021 July Yalova State Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Yalova-Expert

Courses and Certificates 

Euorepan Board Certifcate EBOPRAS (European board Certificate)-2020 

Turkish Board Certifcate (Turkish Plastic Surgery Association Board Certificate)-2020 

II. Marmara Region Plastic Surgery Training Meeting - 2014 

22. Basic Microsurgery Course - 2014 

37. Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association National Congress -2015 

12.Cerrahpaşa Plastic Surgery Days 'Breast Reconstruction' - 2015 

I. Plastic Surgery Assistant Basic Training Course -2016 

39. Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association National Congress - 2017 

I. Obesity Surgery Symposium - 2018 

Bezmialem Vakıf University Experimental Animal Use Certificate Training - 2018 

ISAPS Course – TURKEY 10th Eurasian International Aesthetic Course with Live Surgeries - 2018 

Preservation Rhinoplasty Course - 2018

Professional Memberships 

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Medical Fields of Interest 

Breast Cancer 

Lung Cancer 

Colorectal Cancers 

Gynecological and Urogenital Cancers 

Molecular Oncology 

Immunotherapy 

Smart Drugs 

Hormone Therapy

Chemotherapy

Education 

Kızıltepe Anatolian High School 2001 

Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine 2007 

Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital 2014 

Kartal City Hospital 2021 

Associate Professor of Medical Oncology 2023

Experiences 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul 

Adıyaman University Training and Research Hospital 

Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital 

Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

MEDICAL INTERESTS 

Sports Injuries and Surgical Treatment (Arthroscopic and Open Surgical Treatments of Knee, Hip, Elbow, Shoulder, Ankle injuries) 

Shoulder and Elbow Diseases and Surgical Treatment 

Joint and Cartilage injuries 

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Reconstruction 

Joint Arthroplasty (Knee, Hip and Shoulder Prosthetic Surgery) 

Treatment of Trauma (Orthopedic Fractures, Dislocations and Soft tissue injuries)

Education 

Graduation, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005) 

Specialty Training, Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2005-2010) 

South Korea Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (KSES) Traveling Fellowship Scholarship Award in South Korea (2023) 

Orthopedic Trauma Research Assistant, Thomas Jefferson University Research Fellowship Program (2015- 16)2011, Director: Prof. Dr. Javad Parvizi) 

Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Program (01.12.2008- 13.02.2009)

Experience 

State service obligation, Ordu Ünye State Hospital (2011-2012) 

Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2014-2018) 

Associate Professor Doctor, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2018-2023) 

Clinical administrative responsibility, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu State Hospital (2019-2020) 

Professor Doctor,Chief Physician,Clinical Training Officer, Istanbul Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital (2023) 

Liv Hospital ( 2024)

Memberships 

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK)

Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTBİD)

Turkish Society of Shoulder Elbow Surgery 

Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD) 

European Society For Surgery Of The Shoulder And The Elbow (SECEC) 

Turkish Medical Association Reconstructive Microsurgery Association 

Member of the Ethics Committee of the Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2019) 

Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber

Medical Interests 

Heart Rhythm Disorders 

Cardiac Electrophysiology 

Treatment of Rhythm Disorders with Catheter Ablation 

Pacemakers 

Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation with 3D mapping 

Intra Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) 

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) 

Interventional Cardiology 

Coronary Angiography 

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (Coronary Stent Applications)

Education 

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 

Paris Institute of Cardiology (France) 

Experience 

Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul 

Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 

Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier Hospital (Paris) 

Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital (London) 

Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Membership 

European Rhythm Disorders Association Türkiye Representative 

Full Member of Turkish Cardiology Association 

Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Medical Interests

Complex congenital & pediatric Cardiac Surgery 

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery 

Cardiac Reoperation 

Valve sparing aortic root replacement 

Complex mitral repairs 

Complex aortic Repairs 

Ozaki aortic repairs 

Ebstein & Triscupid valve repairs 

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgery 

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery 

Arterial and Hybrid CABG

Education 

Chief of Department - Liv Hospital Vadistanbul Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Present Academic Rank and Position 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Medical School 09/1979 -09/1983 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - MD 09/1983 -09/1985 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Internship, General Surgery and Medicine 1985 - 1986 

GATA and TYIH, Ankara, Turkey - Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery 1988 - 1993 

Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery 02/1995 -07/1995 

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation 1995-1997 

USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California - Fellow, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation 1997-1998 

Certification 

Board Certifications 

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) ECFMG Certificate (Valid indefinitely) 1988 - Present 

Ministry of Health, Turkey 

Cardiovascular Surgery 1993 

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery (PCVS) 2011 

Licensure 

Turkey (Medical) 06/1985- Present 

Minnesota 1002 (Medical) 02/2017 – Present 

WV Medical 05/2020 – Present 

Honors and Awards 

Summa Cum Laude - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1985 

Graduated Summa Cum Laude - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Medical Corps Officer Training School 1986 

GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific and Academic Achievement Award - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1996 

Sandoz Scientific Research Award 1996 

Listed in "Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare" - Mariuis Who's Who 2000 - 2020 

Presidential Citation - Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery 2004 

Gordon K.Danielson Visiting Professor - Mayo Clinic Rochester Hospitals, Mayo Clinic 2013 - Present 

Memberships 

American Association for Thoracic Surgery Member 2009 - Present 

American College of Cardiology Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Chest Physicians Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Surgeons Fellow American College of Physician Executives Member 2007 - Present 

Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society Member 1995 - Present 

Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS) Member European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery Member 1998 - Present 

European Association for Congenital Heart Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

European Association for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Surgical Working Group Member 2008 - Present 

International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Mayo Alumni Association Alumni Member 1997 – Present / Board Member 2016-2022 

New York Academy of Sciences Member 1988 - Present 

Priestly Society Member 1997 - Present 

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

Turkish Medical Association Member 1988 - Present 

Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1993 - Present 

World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Founding Member 2007- Present

Education and Expertise 

2004-2010: Undergraduate- Ege University Faculty of Medicine 

2011-2017: Specialization- Ege University Faculty of Medicine 

2013: University of South Florida Moffitt Cancer Center in USA - Observer on breast reconstruction for 3 months 

Experience 

2017-2019: Siirt State Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic 

2018: Clinica Cavadas Reconstructive Surgery Unit in Spain - Clinical Fellow on Reconstructive Microsurgery for 4 months 

Professional Memberships 

Turkey Society of Plastic Surgery 

Turkey reconstructive microsurgery association 

Turkey Cleft Lip and Palate Association 

International Society of Orthoplastic Surgery - Middle East Responsible 

Courses and Certificates 

EBOPRAS - European Plastic Surgery Competence Certificate 

Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course 

Reconstructive Microsurgery Association Basic Microsurgery Training Certificate 

Maxillofacial Fixation course certificate 

Publications: 

Ercin, Burak Sercan, et al. "Who needs extra time? Amniotic membrane wrapped pauci-suture model for rapid anastomoses." Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery (2018): 1-8. 

Cavadas, Pedro C., Burak Sercan Ercin, and Alessandro Thione. "Composite Arteriovenous Radial Conduit Flap for Lower Limb Reconstruction." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 5.4 (2017). 

Dayicioglu, D., Fan, K., Skowronski, P., Kassira, W., Thaller, S. R., Ercin, B. S., & Levi, A. D. (2014). Lumbar perforator flap for closure of sacral tissue defect after lipomyelomeningocele. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 37 (3), 173-176. 

ÖZEK, C. Z., GÜRLER, T., & ERÇİN, B. S. (2015). Breast Asymmetry, Its Evaluation and Treatment. Turkey Clinical Journal of Plastic Surgery Special Topics, 4 (2), 1-6. 

Tiftikcioğlu, Y. Ö., Erçin, B. S., Erdem, M., Biçer, A., Özkdın, N., & Özek, C. (2017). Delayed reconstruction of mangled lower extremities: soft tissue management. 
 

In addition, he has 22 verbal presentations and 10 posters presented at international and national congresses

Professional Experience:

2017 - 2024: SALTAT CLINIC GÖZTEPE BRANCH, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology

2014 - 2017: MEMORIAL WELLNESS, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology

2008 - 2014: PRIVATE ISTANBUL MEDIPOL HOSPITAL, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology

2006 - 2008: MEDICALPARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology

2003 - 2006: TBV SERVICE HOSPITAL, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology

1999 - 2003: FIZIKOM AESTHETICS AND LASER CENTER, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology

Education:

1996 - 1999: HASEKI STATE HOSPITAL - Residency in Dermatology

1989 - 1995: ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Medical Doctor Training

Dt. Hatice Elif TÜRK.

Hospital:

Büyük Anadolu Hospital Darıca.

Medical Unit:

Mouth and dental health.

Major:

Tooth extraction.

root canal treatment.

Restorative dental treatments.

Teeth whitening.

Tooth stone cleaning.

Prosthetic treatments of missing teeth.

Education:

Ataturk University Faculty of Dentistry.

Associations:

Kocaeli Chamber of Dentists.

• 2023 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
  Chief of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon
• 2010 - 2023, İstanbul/Turkey
  ISTANBUL KOŞUYOLU HEART CENTRE
  Chief of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• 1999 - 2000, London /Britain
  HARLEY STREET HOSPİTAL (MARC.R.DE LEVAL)
  Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• 1999 - 2000, London/Britain
  GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
  Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• 1998 - 2010, Kayseri/Turkey
  ERCIYES UNIVERSTY
  Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Section

Education and Training:

• 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
• 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

• 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
• 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Education:

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (Medical doctor) 1996-2002
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Specialization Training) 2002-2008

Publications: 

• Tim3 expression on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes is associated with poor response to neoadjuvan chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced triple negative breast cancer CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.81, sa.4, 2021
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy alone in locally advanced breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Turkish multicentric neosenti-turk MF-18-02-study. CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.81, sa.4, 2021
• The Effect of Primary Surgery in Patients with De Novo Stage IV Breast Cancer with Bone Metastasis Only (Protocol BOMET MF 14-01): A Multi-Center, Prospective Registry Study. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , 2021
• Differential expressions of immune check point receptors on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.80, sa.16, 2020
• Comparison between body composition parameters and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy by using pre-treatment PET CT in locally advanced breast cancer EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY OPEN ,
• Survival Outcomes for Patients With Clinical Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Is Omitting Surgery an Option? ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.26, sa.10, ss.3260-3268, 2019.
• Is laparoscopic splenectomy safe in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and very low platelet count? A single-institution experience. ANNALI ITALIANI DI CHIRURGIA , cilt.90, sa.5, ss.417-420, 2019
• Our 20-Year Institutional Experience with Surgical Approach for Breast Hamartomas . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH , cilt.15, ss.171-175, 2019
• Synchronous metastatic leiomyosarcoma and primer invasive ductal carcinoma tumors in the same breast: Mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. BREAST JOURNAL , cilt.25, sa.2, ss.310-311, 2019.
• Differential expression of novel immunological biomarkers in TILS is associated with improved outcome in advanced triple negative breast cancer resistant to neoadjuvant chemotherapy . BREAST , cilt.44, 2019.
• Intraoperative palpation of sentinel lymph nodes can accurately predict axilla in early breast cancer. BREAST JOURNAL , cilt.25, ss.96-102, 2019.
• Improved False-Negative Rates with Intraoperative Identification of Clipped Nodes in Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Annals of surgical oncology , cilt.25, ss.3030-3036, 2018
• Favorable Long-Term Outcome in Male Breast Cancer. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH , cilt.14, ss.180-185, 2018.
• High expression of pdl-1 in patients with triple negative breast cancer with residual tumor burden after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.36, 2018.
• Favorable Outcome with Close Margins in Patients Undergoing Nipple/Skin Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: 5-year Follow-up. BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL , cilt.35, ss.84-92, 2018
• Surgeon variability and factors predicting for reoperation following breast-conserving surgery. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.24, ss.320-321, 2017
• Factors Associated With Delays in Chemotherapy Initiation Among Patients With Breast Cancer at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK , cilt.14, sa.12, ss.1519-1526, 2016
• A Low Cost Training Phantom Model for Radio-Guided Localization Techniques in Occult Breast Lesions. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.112, sa.4, ss.449-451, 2015.

• Comparison of single port and three port laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura: Clinical comparative study. JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY , cilt.11, sa.3, ss.172-176, 2015
• Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy: What is the role of tumour size? A single institution experience. JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY , cilt.11, sa.3, ss.184-186, 2015
• Fibroadenomatosis Involving Bilateral Breasts and Axillary Accessory Breast Tissues in a Renal Transplant Recipient Given Cyclosporin A . JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND , cilt.42, sa.8, ss.495-497, 2014.
• The Use of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System in Axillary Dissection; Effect on Seroma Formation. CHIRURGIA , cilt.109, ss.620-625, 2014
• Comparison of the histopathology and prognosis of bilateral versus unilateral multifocal multicentric breast cancers. WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.12, 2014
• Abundant circulating microRNAs in breast cancer patients fluctuate considerably during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. ONCOLOGY LETTERS , cilt.8, sa.2, ss.845-848, 2014.
• Videoendoscopic Single-Port Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction. JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES , cilt.24, ss.77-82, 2014
• Crystallized Phenol Treatment of Pilonidal Disease Improves Quality of Life. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY , cilt.76, sa.1, ss.81-84, 2014.
• Can Steroids plus Surgery Become a First-Line Treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis? BREAST CARE , cilt.9, sa.5, ss.338-342, 2014.
• The predictive and prognostic role of tumoral miRNA expression levels in patients with breast cancer (BC) treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.73, 2013
• Laparoscopic Surgery of the Splenic Artery and Vein Aneurysm With Spontaneous Arteriovenous Fistula . SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES , cilt.23, 2013
• Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors and pheochromocytoma in a patient with von Recklinghausen's disease. International journal of surgery case reports , cilt.4, ss.216-8, 2013.
• Ileus due to Meckel's diverticulum: case reports. ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY , cilt.18, sa.4, ss.351-354,
• Small bowel obstruction due to anomalous congenital peritoneal bands - case series in adults. BRATISLAVA MEDICAL JOURNAL-BRATISLAVSKE LEKARSKE LISTY , cilt.113, sa.3, ss.186-189, 2012.
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with situs inversus: Advantage of 30 degrees scope. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , cilt.27, sa.4, ss.929-931, 2011
• The use of fibrin glue in surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease: A prospective study in the limberg flap procedure. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , cilt.27, sa.3, ss.537-540, 201

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Coronary, Angiography and Intervention

Spinal neurosurgeon

• 2019 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL
  Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Gynecological Oncology Surgery
• 2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Turkey
  ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  Gynecological Oncology Surgery Center
• 2012 - 2017, Istanbul/Turkey
  ZEYNEP KAMIL WOMEN HEALTH AND PEDIATRICS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist
• 2008 - 2012, Bursa/Turkey
  MUSTAFAKEMALPAŞA PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist
• 2004 - 2008, Erzincan/Turkey
  ERZINCAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL
  Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist