Graduating from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, Mr. Çetinalp completed his MBA in Health Management at Okan University in 2012. In 2016, he finished his Ph.D. in Hospital Management at the Institute of Business, Management, and Law, and in 2019, he completed his MBA in Business Management at Ekonomi University.

Between 2005 and 2007, Mr. Çetinalp worked as the Medical Coordinator at Izmir Crowne Plaza Hotel, continuing the same role at Izmir Swissotel Grand Efes from 2007 to 2009. From 2005 to 2014, he held various positions within the Ministry of Health, including Audit Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and General Coordinator. Between 2014 and 2016, he continued his service as the Health Tourism Coordinator within the Ministry of Health.

From 2016 to 2021, he worked within the Medicana Health Group as the International Patient Center Manager and Assistant Medical Director. From 2021 to 2022, he was Deputy General Manager at the hospital. He continues his professional journey as the General Manager at Medicana Çamlıca Hospital.