M.D. Ali Salcan is a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, with focused training in football player dietary care. He completed the Turkish Football Federation’s Football Player Nutrition Specialist program in 2019, gaining practical knowledge in performance-focused meal planning, recovery nutrition, and individualized fueling strategies for athletes. Ali joined Acibadem Health Group in 2025, where he applies evidence-based nutrition plans to support athletes’ performance, health, and rehabilitation goals. He works closely with coaching and medical teams to design tailored interventions that optimize energy, strength, and recovery while addressing injury prevention and long-term wellbeing. Known for a practical, client-centered approach, Ali emphasizes clear guidance, measurable goals, and sustainable habits that fit athletes’ schedules and demands. He is committed to ongoing learning and integrating the latest sports nutrition research into everyday practice.
Education
- 2019 Turkish Football Federation Football Player Nutrition Specialist Training
- 2018 Istanbul Gelisim University
Experience
- 2025 Acibadem Health Group
- 2025 Acibadem Bodrum Medical Center
- 2023 – 2025 Acibadem Izmir Kent Hospital
- 2022 – 2023 Acibadem Atakent Hospital
- 2021 – 2022 Anti Natural Nutrition and Herbal Support Products San. Tic. A. Ş. / Dietitian
- 2018 Fitcy Nutrition Beylikduzu Istanbul / Intern Dietitian
- 2018 Florence Nightıngale Hospital Şişli /Istanbul / Intern Dietitian
- 2017 Acibadem Internatıonal Hospıtal Yesilkoy/Istanbul / Intern Dietitian
