Education and Specialization
1988 - 1994 - İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
1996 - 2000 - Ankara Oncology Hospital, General Surgery Specialty Training

Experience
Çumra Central Health Center, General Practitioner (1995-1996)
Ankara Oncology Hospital, General Surgery Assistant (1996-2000)
Sungurlu State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist (2000-2007)
Mustafa Kemal University, General Surgery Department, Assistant Professor (2007-2010)
Toros State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist (2010-2017)
Mersin City Hospital, General Surgery Specialist (2017-2021)

Courses and Certifications
Laboratory Animal Use Training Program, March 2009, Hatay
Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery Training, May 11-15, 2009, Roma Catholic University Endocrine Surgery Department, Rome, Italy
II. Applied Experimental Surgery Course, November 29-30, 2007, Ankara
Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery Course, June 16-17, 2011, Gazi University, General Surgery Department, Ankara
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course, October 4-5, 2013, Mersin University, General Surgery Department, Mersin
Nutrition Course for Colorectal Diseases, December 1, 2018, Mersin
Gastric Bypass and Beyond Basic Training Course, November 23-26, 2017, II. Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Course, February 27-28, 2015, Acıbadem University, Center of Advanced Simulation and Education, Istanbul
Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification, June 21-22, 2018, Adana
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Post-Screening Diagnosis Training, November 30, 2019, Ministry of Health, Antalya
Thyroid School Training Program, September 16, 2017, Mersin

A. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

A1. Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan E, Ozkan S, Dolapcioglu K, Besirov E. A Right sliding indirect inguinal hernia containing paraovarian cyst, fallopian tube, and ovary: a case report. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2009 Jun;279(6):897-899. Epub 2008 Oct 4.

A2. Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R. Gastric outlet obstruction caused by a giant gastric trichobezoar: a case report. Cases J. 2008 Dec 16;1(1):399.

A3. Ucar E, Semerci E, Ustun H, Yetim T, Huzmeli C, Gullu M. Prognostic value of preoperative CEA, CA 19-9, CA 72-4, and AFP levels in gastric cancer. Adv Ther. 2008 Oct;25(10):1075-84.

A4. Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R. Rare cause of intestinal obstruction: Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: two cases report. Cases Journal. 2009;2:7970.

A5. Ozkan OV, Yuzbasioglu MF, Ciralik H, Kurutas EB, Yonden Z, Aydin M, Bulbuloglu E, Semerci E, Goksu M, Atli Y, Bakan V, Duran N. Resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, attenuates intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Tohoku J Exp Med. 2009;218(3):251-8.

A6. Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Yetim I, Davran R, Diner G, Paltaci I. Delayed diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia may cause colonic perforation: a case report. Cases J. 2009 Aug 19;2:6863.

A7. Yildirim E, Semerci E, Berberoğlu U. The analysis of prognostic factors in stage III-B non-inflammatory breast cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2000 Feb;26(1):34-8. doi: 10.1053/ejso.1999.0737.PMID: 10718177.

A8. Koseoglu Z, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan A, Yetim I, Ucar E, Kuvandik G, Temiz M, Borazan A. The relationship between mortality and inflammation in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. Int Med Res. 2009 Sep-Oct;37(5):1508-14.

A9. Ucar E, Borazan A, Semerci E, Binici DN, Yaldiz M, Aysal A, Altug E, Kuvandik C, Huzmeli C, Yetim T, Canda S. The effects of interferon alpha2b on chemically-induced peritoneal fibrosis and on peritoneal tissue MMP-2 and TIMP-2 levels in rats. J Int Med Res. 2010 Jan-Feb;38(1):187-94.

B. Presentations at International Scientific Conferences Published in Conference Proceedings:

Poster Presentations: B1. Ozkan OV, Yuzbasioglu MF, Ciralik H, Kurutas EB, Yonden Z, Aydin M, Bulbuloglu E, Semerci E, Goksu M, Atli Y, Bakan V, Duran N. Resveratrol Attenuates Intestinal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats. 10th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 13-17 May, 2009. Antalya, Turkey.

B2. Aslan A, Temiz M, Semerci E, Ozkan OV, Yetim I, Fansa I. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. 10th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 13-17 May, 2009. Antalya, Turkey.

B3. Özer B, Kalacı A, Semerci E, Davul S, Duran N, Yanat AN. Bacterial Pathogens in Diabetic Foot Ulcers. XII. International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology, 5-9 August 2008, İstanbul, Turkey.

C. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

C1. Özkan OV, Helvacı MR, Gökçe C, Ardaman Ö, Budak A, Duru M, Semerci E. Prevalence of Autoimmune Thyroiditis in Thyroidectomy Cases. Endokrinolojide Yönelişler 2008, 17(2):54-56.

C2. Aslan A, Temiz M, Semerci E, Özkan OV. Approach to Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 2008;5(2):46-51.

C3. Aslan A, Temiz M, Semerci E, Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Fansa İ, Beyaz F. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Our Clinical Experiences. Akademik Acil Tıp Dergisi.

C4. Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Semerci E, Davran R, Helvacı MR, Ardaman Ö, Budak A. Comparison of Nodule Size Measurements by Ultrasonography and Macroscopic Pathological Examination in Multinodular Goiter Patients. Endokrinolojide Yönelişler 2009;18:2-7.

C5. Semerci E, Çelen O, Berberoğlu U. The Effects of Cholecystin Antagonist in Experimental Acute Pancreatitis. Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi 2001;17/6:333-38.

C6. Yıldırım E, Semerci E, Berberoğlu U. Can Local Excision Be Sufficient in Intraductal Breast Cancer Treatment? Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi 2000;16/6: 351-58.

Oral Presentations: D1. Özkan OV, Semerci E, Beşirov E, Aslan A, Temiz M. Needle Migration to the Liver. IV. National Çukurova Medical Congress and I. Emergency Medicine Days. 24-26 March 2008. Adana.

D2. Özkan OV, Nacar A, Semerci E, Özer B, Mıstıkoğlu M, Yetim İ, Savaş N. The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide Re-sterilization on the Mechanical Properties and Sterility of Partially Absorbable Meshes. 3rd Uludağ University General Surgery Current Approaches Congress. 5-8 March 2009, Bursa.

D3. Uçar E, Borazan A, Semerci E, Yıldız M, Aysal A, Altuğ E, Kuvandık C, Hüzmeli C, Yetim T, Canda Ş. The Effect of Interferon Alpha 2b on Chemical Peritonitis-Induced Peritoneal Fibrosis and Peritoneal Tissue MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in Rats. 25th National Nephrology, Hypertension, Dialysis, and Transplantation Congress. 20-23 November 2008, Antalya.

Poster Presentations: D4. Özkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan E, Özkan S, Beşirov E: Sliding indirect inguinal hernia containing fallopian tube, ovary, and paraovarian cyst: Case presentation. 16th National Surgery Congress. 28-31 May 2008, Antalya.

D5. Semerci E, Özkan OV, Aslan A, Temiz M, Beşirov E. Intramural Small Bowel Hematoma Due to Warfarin Overdose: Case Presentation. 16th National Surgery Congress. 28-31 May 2008, Antalya.

D6. Özkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan E, Davran R, Gökçe C, Hakverdi S, Beyaz F, Akansu B. Malignant Mass Imitating Incisional Endometrioma: Two Case Presentations. 3rd Uludağ University General Surgery Current Approaches Congress. 5-8 March 2009, Bursa.

D7. Özkan OV, Semerci E, Yetim İ, Diner G, Paltacı İ. Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Leading to Colon Perforation: Case Presentation. 3rd Uludağ University General Surgery Current Approaches Congress. 5-8 March 2009, Bursa.

D8. Semerci E, Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Paltacı İ, Diner G. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Etiology in Chronic Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease: Case Presentation. 3rd Uludağ University General Surgery Current