My Journey
From Antalya to international healthcare — the milestones that shaped my career
Biography
The story behind the smile
Early Life & Education
Mehmet İşlek was born on June 10, 1957, in Antalya, Turkey. He completed his primary education at Antalya Atatürk İlkokulu, middle school at Hızırreis Ortaokulu, and graduated from Antalya Çağlayan Lisesi. He then pursued his passion for healthcare at Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in Diyarbakır, graduating in 1982 as a qualified dentist. After completing his military service in Mardin (1985–1986), he returned to Antalya where he has practiced continuously for over 40 years.
Entrepreneur & Healthcare Executive
Mehmet İşlek is not just a dentist — he is a healthcare entrepreneur and investor. On November 3, 1998, he founded Attelia Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, which has grown into one of Turkey's most established dental clinic networks. Today, Attelia operates 4 branches — 2 in Antalya, 1 in London (UK), and 1 planned in Munich (Germany) — with 223 employees serving approximately 3,700 patients annually. His expertise spans financial management, clinical operations, process standardization, team building, and health tourism management. He was among the first in Antalya to adopt computer-aided implant technology and volumetric tomography.
Core Competencies
Mehmet İşlek's leadership is defined by his expertise in financial management (budget, cash flow, profitability), operations management (patient flow, capacity, quality), acquisition & integration (due diligence, takeovers, process standardization), HR & team building (physicians, technicians, administrative staff), and compliance (KVKK/GDPR awareness, clinical quality processes). He is a member of ANSIAD (Antalya Industry & Business Association), TDB (Turkish Dental Association), and ATSO (Antalya Chamber of Commerce & Industry).
Achievements
Milestones of excellence and growth
Awards
Internationally recognized for excellence in dental healthcare
Vision
Building the future of international dental healthcare
Press & Media
Featured in leading publications and media
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