Dr. Ayten Ferahbas Kesikoglu

With an initial medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Kesikoglu further specialized in Skin and Venereal Diseases at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. Progressing through various academic ranks, Dr. Kesikoglu was titled as an Assistant Professor in 2000, an Associate Professor in 2005, and a Professor in 2010, all at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. This period marked significant contributions to the academic field, including involvement in numerous scientific publications and active participation in dermatological research. 

Dr. Kesikoglu has actively participated in dermatological associations, displaying a commitment to the field's growth and development. Associations include the Turkish Pediatric Dermatology Association, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and the Dermato-oncology Association, among others.

• M.D.: Medicine, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.
• Residency: Skin and Venereal Diseases, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey.

• Acıbadem Health Group, 2022-Present
• Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Skin and Venereology, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, 2019-2022
• Acıbadem Health Group, Baghdad Medical Center, 2018-2019
• Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Skin and Venereology, Koşuyolu Hospital, 2016-2017
• Almanya/Tubingen Eberhard-Karls University, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology/Dermatosurgery, 2002
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases/Dermatological Surgery Unit, 2001
• Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, 2000-2015
• Kayseri State Hospital, 1997-2000

• 1995: Microsurgery Training, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
• 1997: Mesotherapy Training, French Mesotherapy Association, Paris, France
• 2002: Hair Transplantation Training, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Chicago, USA
• 2009: FUE Hair Transplantation Training, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Amsterdam, Netherlands
• 2011: Advanced FUE Workshop, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Boston, USA
• 2014: Dermatosurgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Courses, EADV, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• 2015: Board Certification in Hair Restoration Surgery, International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (IBHRS), USA
• 2018: FUE Hair Transplantation Certification, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Washington, USA

• 1998: Best Young Dermatologist Award, Dermatology Society of Turkey, Turkey
• 2010: Excellence in Hair Transplantation Award, European Hair Research Society (EHRS), Berlin, Germany
• 2019: Lifetime Achievement Award in Dermatology, World Dermatology Conference, Sydney, Australia

• 1996: Dermatology Society of Turkey
• 2000: European Hair Research Society (EHRS)
• 2004: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
• 2007: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• 2015: International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (IBHRS)

• 1999: European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, London, UK
• 2003: Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, San Francisco, USA
• 2006: World Congress of Dermatology, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 2007: International Conference on Hair Research, Berlin, Germany
• 2010: Annual Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Seoul, South Korea
• 2012: Dermatology Summit, Paris, France
• 2016: Global Dermatology Conference, Madrid, Spain
• 2020: World Dermatology and Aesthetic Congress, Dubai, UAE

• 2001: "Advancements in Scalp Disorders," Dermatology Conference, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2005: "Innovative Approaches in Hair Transplantation," European Academy of Dermatology, Rome, Italy
• 2008: "New Frontiers in Dermatological Therapy," American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Diego, USA
• 2013: "Ethical Considerations in Cosmetic Dermatology," World Dermatology Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• 2017: "Future Directions in Hair Restoration," International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Tokyo, Japan

• 2000: "Clinical Efficacy of New Dermatological Techniques," Dermatology Journal, Volume 15, Issue 3
• 2004: "Solving the Puzzle of Autoimmune Skin Disorders," European Journal of Dermatology, Volume 18, Issue 2
• 2009: "Revolutionizing Aesthetic Dermatology through Technology," International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 31, Issue 4
• 2011: "Hair Transplantation: Methods and Protocols," Chapter in Clinical Dermatology, 3rd Edition
• 2014: "Therapeutic Potentials of Nanotechnology in Dermatology," Nano Reviews & Experiments, Volume 5
• 2018: "Regenerative Properties of Stem Cells in Skin Repair," Journal of Dermatological Science, Volume 89, Issue 3

• 1997: Free Dermatology Clinic, Health Campaign, Ankara, Turkey
• 2002: Skin Health Awareness Program, Community Health Center, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2010: Sun Safety Campaign, National Skin Care Initiative, Antalya, Turkey
• 2015: Disaster Relief Medical Support, Earthquake Zone, Izmir, Turkey
• 2021: Dermatological Care for Refugees, Humanitarian Medical Mission, Gaziantep, Turkey.