Salih Ozgocmen
Specialty: Rheumatologist
Experience: 32 years
Clinic: Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa
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About doctor Salih Ozgocmen
Salih Özgöçmen is a Turkish physician specializing in rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. The doctor currently sees patients at Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa in Istanbul and is a faculty member at Faculty of Medicine of Istinye University.
Dr. Ozgocmen’s clinical interests include ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Behcet’s disease, familial Mediterranean fever, fibromyalgia, and back and neck pain.
Professor Özgöçmen is actively involved in research on spondyloarthritis and is an active member of the Assessment in SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS). The doctor holds certifications in Clinical Densitometry from the Turkish Ministry of Health and the International Osteoporosis Foundation, as well as an advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound certificate from the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).
From 2013 to 2016, Professor Salih Özgöçmen served as Editor-in-Chief of the Erciyes Medical Journal, highlighting his active role in the academic community and in the advancing medical science in Turkey.
Professional experience
- general practitioner in a clinic and emergency room physician;
- physical therapy and rehabilitation specialist at a state hospital;
- Associate Professor at the University hospital;
- Professor at Firat University and Erciyes University;
- Fellowship at Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium;
- Head of the Department of Rheumatology.
Doctor’s specialty
The main scientific and practical focus areas include:
- ankylosing spondyloarthritis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- Behcet’s disease;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- familial Mediterranean fever;
- fibromyalgia;
- lumbago;
- neck pain;
- musculoskeletal disorders.
Doctor’s education
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Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Degree;
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Ankara Training and Research Hospital, specialization in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation;
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Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, specialization in Rheumatology;
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Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Associate Professor title;
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Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Professor title;
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Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Professor.
Advanced training courses
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Certificate in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Turkish Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FTR), Istanbul;
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Certificate in Clinical Densitometry, Turkish Ministry of Health and International Osteoporosis Foundation;
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Certificate of Qualification and Training for Ethics Committee Members, Turkish Ministry of Health;
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EULAR Certificate in Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology;
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Advanced Rheumatology Course Certificate, Department of Rheumatology, New York University, USA.
Membership in medical associations
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Assessment in SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS);
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American College of Rheumatology (ACR);
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Turkish Medical Association;
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Turkish Rheumatism Research and Control Association;
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Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Achievements and awards
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2002
Best Abstract Registration Award, EULAR;
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2004
Best Research, 1st National Congress on Rheumatic Diseases;
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2006
Best Research, 2nd National Congress of Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2006
Best Poster, 2nd National Congress of Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2008
EULAR Scholarship for the 15th Sonography Course;
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2008
Best Poster (3rd place), 3rd National Congress on Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2012
Best Research, 5th National Congress of Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2013
Best Research, 5th National Symposium on Rheumatic Diseases,Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2014
Best Research, 5th National Congress of Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2016
Best Research, 7th National Congress of Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism;
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2016
Methotrexate Use in Rheumatic Diseases, Koçak Pharma Award, 7th National Congress of Rheumatic Diseases, Turkish Association for Research and Control of Rheumatism.
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