Muhammet Özgehan
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| Born | April 14, 1972 |
| Education | Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Eskişehir Osmangazi University |
| Occupation | Surgeon, Physician |
| Known for | Hair transplantation, Hacettepe University Secretary General |
| Website | www |
Muhammet Özgehan (born April 14, 1972) is a Turkish surgeon and health executive specializing in hair restoration and scalp diseases. He is the current President of the Hair and Scalp Diseases Association and is recognized for integrating robotic and exosome-supported technologies into modern surgical protocols. Throughout his career, Özgehan has bridged the gap between medical practice and public health management, notably serving as the Secretary General of Hacettepe University.
Early Life and Education
Özgehan began his medical training at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) and earned his medical degree from Eskişehir Osmangazi University. To specialize in modern surgical and management techniques, he obtained advanced certifications from world-renowned institutions:
- Harvard University: Lifestyle Medicine and Internal Medicine.
- Johns Hopkins University: Patient Safety and Epidemiology.
- Imperial College London: Advanced Immunology.
- University of Strasbourg: Specialized Robotic Surgery.
Public Service and Administrative Career
Before focusing exclusively on clinical practice, Özgehan held high-level administrative roles in the Turkish healthcare and academic sectors:
- 2002–2006: Chief Physician at Ankara Güdül State Hospital, where he oversaw regional healthcare expansion.
- 2010–2011: General Manager of Hacettepe Technopolis, focusing on medical technology transfer.
- 2011–2014: Secretary General of Hacettepe University, managing one of Turkey’s most prestigious academic institutions.
Clinical Research and Methodology
As the founder of private clinics in Ankara and Istanbul, Özgehan focuses on cellular-level tissue repair. His clinical approach is noted for:
- Graft Preservation: Conducting comparative studies on solutions like Servator H and Ringer's Lactate to maximize hair follicle survival outside the body.
- Hybrid Techniques: Combining Sapphire FUE and DHI methods with exosome therapy to accelerate post-operative healing.
Digital Media and Public Health
Özgehan is an active advocate for health literacy. He founded the Tıp Sözlüğü (Medical Dictionary) digital platform and a specialized YouTube channel to educate both medical professionals and the public on hair loss treatments and surgical safety.
Professional Affiliations and Honors
- Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
- Member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
- 2020: Recognized among the "Top 100 Doctors in the World" by Doctor’s Choice Awards.
- 2021: Awarded "Doctor of the Year" by the Journalists and Writers Foundation.
