Assistant Professor Ömer Mert is a dermatologist at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Program) in 2019 and completed his residency in Dermatology at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between 2020 and 2024.
He worked as a general practitioner at Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital (2019–2020) and as a dermatology specialist at Kelkit State Hospital (2024–2025) before joining Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital in 2025.
His clinical interests include psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, acne, rosacea, hair and nail disorders, hidradenitis suppurativa, sexually transmitted diseases and skin biopsy, as well as cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, facial and scalp mesotherapy, PRP, pigmentation treatment and laser applications.
His research covers the safety of biologic therapy in psoriasis, Kaposi sarcoma and the dermatological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.
Education
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Residency in Dermatology
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2020–2024
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Medical Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
2013–2019
Academic & Administrative Roles
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Dermatology Specialist
Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2025–Present
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Dermatology Specialist
Kelkit State Hospital
2024–2025
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Dermatology Resident
Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
2020–2024
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General Practitioner
Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital
2019–2020
- Turkish Medical Association
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Frequency of tuberculosis in psoriasis patients using anti-TNF therapy during 16 years of follow-up
Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii · 2025 -
Demographic characteristics, treatment, and outcome of patients with Kaposi sarcoma: Ten-year follow-up results of a single center
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022 -
Scabies increase during the COVID-19 pandemic: should we change our treatment strategy during the pandemic?
Annals of Parasitology · 2022 -
Which dermatology patients attend to Dermatology Outpatient Clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Turkey and what happened to them?
Dermatologic Therapy · 2020