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    Dr. Akin Ünal

    General Surgeon

    BIOGRAPHY

    He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

    Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

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    Mehmet Köksal

    Aesthetic Surgeon

    BIOGRAPHY

    He was born in Samsun in 1978. After graduating from Faculty of Medicine (Çapa Medicine) of the Istanbul University in 2003, he completed his 6-year residency training at Şişli, Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic and became a Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

    In 2008, he received training from world-renowned surgeons at the University of Plastic Surgery Clinic in the New York, United States and participated the surgeries together with the doctors from New York.

    He attended courses and congresses about topics such as Breast Aesthetics, Abdominal Aesthetics, Liposuction, Buttock Aesthetics, Rhinoplasty, Facial rejuvenation, Botox and Fillers.

    Between 2010 and 2012, he worked at the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Ahi Evran University Kırşehir State Hospital. Kırşehir has carried out many surgeries and innovations that could not be done before in its history.

    It constantly improves itself by participating in congresses and meetings at homecountry and abroad every year.

    Op.Dr.Mehmet Köksal still works in a Private Clinic in Istanbul.

    He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association.

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    Prof.Dr. Hanifi Onalan

    General Surgeon Assoc.

    BIOGRAPHY

    Education ;

    • 1992-1998 Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1999-2004 Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Medical fields;
    • Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Botox)
    • Gallbladder and bile duct surgery
    • Breast diseases and Breast surgery
    • Anal system diseases and surgery (haemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)
    • Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment
    • Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)
    • Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment
    • Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, peg)

    Memberships;

    • Turkish Surgery Association
    • National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • TOSS ( Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association )
    • IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of obesity and Metabolic disorders )

    Publications ;

    • Can Postoperative Adhesions Be Prevented? The Effect of COX-2 Selective Inhibitor Rofecoxib on Intraabdominal Adhesion Model Experimental Study 19(4):145-149, 2005 Journal of Contemporary Surgery 2005 Osman YÜCEL, Yücel YANKOL, Ferda NİHAT KOKSOY, Hanifi ÖNALAN, Pelin AKBABA, Ayşenur AKYILDIZ İĞDEM Research Hospital 2nd General Surgery Clinic* and Pathology Laboratory**, Istanbul
    • Tractotomy and omentoplasty in a case of hepatic gunshot wounds A regional trauma and emergency surgery congress (international participation) 2001 A.Çelik, H. Önalan, N. Mecit, M.Er, O. Yücel
    • Parenteral nutrition in patients undergoing resection for gis malignancies, early results National Surgery Congress 2002 Dr Demiray, Dr D.Gönüllü, Dr.H. Önalan, Dr S.Bilgiç, Dr F.N.Köksoy, Dr O.Yücel
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    Güler Gamze Özcan

    Aesthetic Surgeon

    BIOGRAPHY

    Gamze ÖZCAN was born in 1985 in Giresun. She studied at Yenişehir Ertuğrul Gazi Anatolian High School in Bursa. She completed Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and received the title of Medical Doctor.

    She completed her specialty education in Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery between 2009-2015.

    Gamze ÖZCAN attended a microsurgery course at the University of Zurich, Switzerland in 2011 while she was a specialist student.

    Gamze ÖZCAN participated in cleft lip palate and burn repair surgeries in Bukhara, Uzbekistan voluntarily in 2013 with the INTERPLAST association.

    Gamze ÖZCAN was an observer at Rochester University Pediatric Plastic Surgery Clinic in June 2015 with the support of the rotary.

    VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
    BS, Faculty of Medicine
    Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine , 2003-2009

    Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department , Research assistant
    Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine , 2009-2015

    WORK EXPERIENCE
    Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist, practice
    January 2022, present

    Esteworld Altunizade Medical Center
    November 2009, January 2022

    Istanbul Sultan Abdulhamit Han Training and Research Hospital
    2017-2019

    Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
    2016-2017

    Kocaeli Gebze Fatih State Hospital
    2015-2016

     

    SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
    Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

    1: Ünal Ç, Eren GG, Işıl E,Alponat A, Şarlak A. Utility of the omentum in sacral reconstruction following total sacrectomy due to recurrent and irradiated giant cell tumor of the spine. Indian J Plast Surg. DOI:10.4103/0970-0358.96617.

    2: Agir H, Eren Ozcan GG. Rosen Knife: A Practical Instrument in Cleft Palate Surgery. J Craniofac Surg 2015;25:990

    3: Hasdemir M, Agir H, Eren GG, Aksu Mg, Alagoz MS, Duruksu G, Saglam O, Karaoz E. Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Improve Survival of Random Pattern Cutaneous Flaps in Radiation Damaged Skin. J Craniofac Surg 2015;26:1450-1455

    4: Agir H, Eren GG, Yasar EK. Acellular Dermal Matrix Use in Cleft Palate and Palatal Fistula Repair: A Potential Benefit? J Craniofac Surg 2015;26:1517-1522

    5: Izmirli HH, Alagoz MS, Gercek H, Eren GG, Yucel E, Subasi C, Isgoren S, Muezzinoglu B, Karaoz E. Use of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Accelerate Neovascularization in Interpolation Flaps. J Craniofac Surg 2016;27:264-271

    6: Yucel E, Alagoz MS, Eren GG, Yasar EK, Izmirli HH, Duruksu G, Isgoren S, Muezzinoglu B, Karaoz E. Use of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Increase Viability of Composite Grafts. J Craniofac Surg 2016;27:1354-1360

    Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book

    1: Unal C, Hasdemir M, Eren G, Ozdemir J. Clinical Application Of Distal Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap In Hand Trauma. The 6th Congress of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, June 29, 2011-July 2, 2011 WSRM 2011, Helsinki, Finland

    2: Unal C, Eren G, Gercek, Alponat A, Sarlak A. Reconstruction of an extensive sacral defect Using a pedicled omental flap. The 6th Congress of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, June 29 – July 2, 2011 WSRM 2011, Helsinki, Finland

    3: Eren GG, Agir H. Early experience with acellular dermal matrix tissue use in cleft palate surgery. 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies, May 5-13, 2013 Orlando, USA (poster)

    4: Agir H., Eren GG., Çakan DG. “ A Brief Short Term Analysis of 150 Consecutive Primary Cleft Lip and Palate Cases” 8th Asian Pacific Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Congress 2015, 23-25 ​​April, 2015, Penang, Malaysia

    5: Agir H., et al. Review of 250 consecutive cleft lip/palate cases at a young cleft center. Cleft lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies Congress 7-11 Feb, 2017, Chennai, India

    Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books:

    1: Ünal Ç, Yaşar EK, Hasdemir M, Gerçek H, Eren GG. Use of Distal Ulnar Perforator Flap in Wrist, Thenar and Hypothenar Region Reconstruction. SS-151 33rd National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Çeşme, 14-17 September 2011.

    2: Hasdemir M, Yaşar EK, Eren GG, Severe H. Approach to Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN) Disease Caused by Drug Use PS-223. 33rd National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Çeşme, 14-17 September 2011.

    3: Unal C, Hasdemir M. Eren GG, Ozdemir J. Clinical Application Of Distal Ulnar Artery Perforator Flap In Hand Trauma. Plastic Surgery Special Joint Meeting 20-21 May 2011 Abstract book page 276-277 (H-087)

    4: Unal C, Eren G, Gercek, Alponat A, Sarlak A. Reconstruction of an extensive sacral defect Using a pedicled omentum flap. Plastic Surgery Special Joint Meeting 20-21 May 2011 Abstract book page 278-280 (H-089)

    5: Ağır H, Eren GG, Yaşar EK. 8th Year Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Protocol Approach in the Treatment of Cleft Lips. S-089 35th National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, 28-31 October 2013. Book of Proceedings Page 278-279

    6: Eren Özcan GG, Ağır H, Hasdemir M. Kocaeli University Treatment and Follow-up Protocol for Cleft Lip and Palate Patients. P-061 35th National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, 28-31 October 2013. Book of Proceedings Page 629-630

    7: Heavy H, Eren GG, Yaşar EK. 8th Year Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Protocol Approach in the Treatment of Cleft Palate. P-211 35th National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, 28-31 October 2013. Book of Proceedings Page 1148-1154

    8: Yaşar EK, Agir H, Eren GG. Our Matriderm® Usage Experience. P-402 35th National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, 28-31 October 2013. Book of Proceedings Page 1767-1770

    9: Eren Özcan GG, Yaşar EK, Severe H. A Rare Case of Methemoglobinemia Due to Bupivacaine Used During Rhinoplasty. P-448 35th National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, 28-31 October 2013. Book of Proceedings Page 1908-1910

    10: Eren Özcan GG, Ağır H, Alagöz MS. Effect of Fondaparinux on ischemia-reperfusion injury and flap viability in a rat abdominal perforator flap model. S-026. 38. National Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress, Antalya 27-30 October 2016.

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    Dr. Hasan Lice

    General Surgeon

    BIOGRAPHY

    He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul. He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.

    He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012, he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.

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    Çağrı Geridönmez

    Medical Doctor

    BIOGRAPHY

    Dr. Cagrı Geridonmez was born in 1982 in Ankara, in the capital of
    Turkey and is a graduate of medical faculty of Kirikkale University.

    In addition to his practice as a Chief Doctor in 2007 he obtained his medical degree and completed special medical program.

    Since he got his sertificate as a medical aesthetic he has performed more than 3500
    hair transplant operations in the one of the most well-known clinics of
    Turkey.

    Currently he is managing a qualified medical team and performs hair restoration operations for patients from all countries of the world.

    Dr. Cagri’s interests also include improvement of hair loss treatment techniques and finding less invasive methods for hair transplant procedures.

    He participated in many local and international hair restoration surgery seminars and conferences. He received distinguishing certificates and diplomas for his valuable and well performed job.

    Now he is working on being a member of prominent international hair restoration organizations as İSHRS and ABHRS.

    In his spare time, Dr. Cagri enjoys to be engaged in sport activities, especially in motocross racing, car rally and Jiu-jitsu. He also enjoys being involved in different medical experiments on alternative medicine like acupuncture and bio resonance.

    Dr. Cagri’s passion is driven by the bonds he builds with his patients and the enjoyment he holds in providing high class medical service.

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    Fulfilling all the promises made to all our patients keeps us with great passion and motivation for our work. We believe that everyone deserves excellent quality results and service when they choose us. We promise that, as Sava Medical Group, we will do our best for you as we do for all our patients, as well as for a member of our family. This is our promise to you, because you deserve the best!

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    Tayda Ferraz Arteaga

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    Im thrilled with my operation! I was scared but the truth is that with the kindness of all the girls the procedure was easier for me! The hospital is great, even though I don’t speak the language, the girls are very attentive, the surgeons are super friendly and great professionals. Without a doubt, if I had to repeat, I would not hesitate. 😊

    Jeny R

    5.0

    Delighted with the attention received. The whole team has been very attentive. Mary from Spain, Estela, Lucia and Rachel from Turkey. Very grateful and happy. I would repeat a thousand times

    Manuel Castro Muñoz

    5

    A super good team, all very attentive at all times are with you and anything you need you have it, thank you very much to Mari, Sara, Raquel and Sofia also the great team of doctors, I decided to do this operation by the good reviews I’ve had of them, thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you very much.

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    We put the safety first

    For the unique reason to bring a smile and life back to each of you, Sava Medical Group was created a few years ago. With a lot of love we started as one local clinic and after only two years we managed to bring hope back to the lives of thousands of patients. The main concepts of Sava Medical Group are “patient satisfaction” and “referance is the best marketing”.

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    Why Sava Clinic?

    The Sava Medical Group team consists of renowned plastic surgeons, healthcare professionals, experienced consultants and translators who work every day to create the best solutions for your soundness and appearance. In the first place, your health, then detailed information and availability are our three key principles when it comes to any medical procedure. Thanks to this way of working, we are very happy to have received positive feedback from over 7,000 patients from over 20 different countries around the world.

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