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Florence Healthcare International

Florence Technology

General Manager    2023 - Present

I have been assigned as the general manager of the two new domains of the Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals namely Florence Healthcare International and Florence  Technology targeting to become a significant and influential player in the global healthcare markets

Florence Healthcare International is focused on facilitating  international cooperations and international patient transfers worth of $21M in 2024.

FN-Gate is the HIS solution with ERP and accounting & finance capabilities.

US Consulate General Istanbul

 Post Medical Advisor    2023 – Present

US Consulate General Istanbul has a medical team which serves to American citizens and employees of the Consulate. Post Medical Advisor position is an honorary unpaid position with priviledges.

· The medical team is coordinated for matters and individual cases

· Referal of patients to appropriate medical facilities and medical professionals

· Coordination of preventive measures and actions

· Coordination of the calibration of medical devices

Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Deputy CEO          2018 – 2023 

I have a diverse skill set and wealth of experience in various aspects of healthcare. This versatility has been quite valuable for my professional journey in healthcare industry.

· Experienced in management, local and international medical marketing, international business development, supply chain, hospital operations, hospital information systems. 

· Outreach to official authorities like Bahrain Ministry of Health, Governmental Hospitals, Ministry of Defence Hospital, Kuwait Ministry of Health, Qatar Department of Overseas Treatment, Oman Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defense, Iraq Ministry of Health, Jordan Military Hospital. 

· Translation and implemantation of best practices provided by PWC eg supply chain & logistics into the FN-Gate which is the hospital information system developed inhouse by the IT team

· Participation in corporate efficiency activities in order to have a sustainable top line and bottom line P/L effect. 

· Design of local and international sales’ strategies (Self Payers, Private Medical Insurances, Private Institutions and Social Security Institution, Corporate Agreements)

· Process improvement projects for supply chain and logistics.

· Coordination of JCI accreditation surveys.

· Recruitment of new doctors and healthcare professionals.

· Digital transformation project. The source code of the hospital information system was transformed from Gupta Opentext to .Net by Fecher Germany. Furthermore the HIS has been converted into a web based version with several added functionalities including business intelligence and reporting.

· Relations with the Ministry of Health and other official authorities.

· Director, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals Ltd UK, London

· Director, European Florence Nightingale Hospital, Bucharest Romania

· Authorized signature responsible for representative offices in Baku, Tbilisi, Kosova

Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

COO              2010 – 2018 

Group Florence Nightingale, being at the forefront of healthcare industry in Turkey, operates with “Centers of Excellence” for expert treatment, surgery and diagnostic capabilities across 4 hospitals and 2 medical centers, each center gaining recognition in its specialization in Turkey and throughout the region.

· Signed off as Director for Operations (2009), promoted to Chief Operating Officer (2010) and soon after to Deputy CEO in charge of all hospital operations (2018). 

· Coordination of the reporting departments for efficiency and excellence which consist of Project management, patient services, IT, facility management, VIP services, conventional and digital marketing, press and public relations, contact center, international business development, logistics of supply chain, archives, and biomedical.

Demiroğlu Bilim University

Assistant Professor          2006 - 2009

Demiroğlu Bilim University formerly known as Istanbul Bilim University was established as the first thematic university in healthcare. 

· Acted as the Head of the Family Medicine Department as well as the Deputy Medical Director of the university training and research hospital namely European Florence Nightingale Hospital

· Responsible for medical and operational processes

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Deputy Chief Physician         1997 - 2006

Signed off as Deputy Chief Physician (1997) responsible for bureaucratic processes and projects in IT.

· Lead IT function improvement projects for users including medical and finance

· Projects include digital transformations 

· Served as member of purchasing committee

· Reorganization of the Human Resources

· Representative for Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, negotiations with the syndicate 

· Participant in the strategic planning project

· Reporting about efficiency, cost control and medical outcomes

· Lecturer in Family Medicine

Turkish Airforce Hospital 

Lieutenant        1998 - 1999

After the completion of my residency I have started   the compulsory military service at the Turkish Airforce 

Hospital in Istanbul. 

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Residency in Family Medicine     1993 – 1997 

Istanbul University, Graduate School of Business

Hospital Management    1997 – 1997

Marmara University Medical School  

Medical Doctor   1986 – 1992

German High School

Abitur       1978 -1986

Executive Trainings

I am committed to continuing education and my participation in executive programs at institutions like Cleveland Clinic, Imperial College Business School, and Harvard University HarvardX demonstrates a dedication to enhancing my skills in healthcare communication, general finance, and leadership. I believe that this well-rounded education is likely an asset in my career.

Harvard University

HarvardX Ceritificate in Leadership   2021

Imperial College Business School

General Finance, Prof. Allen Franklin  2019

Cleveland Clinic

Foundations of Healthcare Communication  2016

Language Skills

German – Fluent

English – Fluent

Licences

Amateur Seaman Licence

Occupational Medicine

Memberships

OHSAD (Private Hospitals and Healthcare Providers Association) 

Moda Marine Club

DEİK-SAİK (Foreign Economic Relations Board-Medical Tourism Business Council)

TAHUD (Turkish Association of Family Physicians)

Eisenhower Fellowships

President’s Advisory Board member  2011-2018

American Society of Hypertension

Turkish Physicians’ Association

Publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YXvitGEAAAAJ&hl=en