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Cagatay Cetinkayaa
16
years of experience

Cagatay Cetinkayaa

  • Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
  • 16 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Holds the role of UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye.

    Dr. Cagatay Cetinkayaa is a general surgeon in Ankara. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. At Ankara University, he served as Lead Specialist for kidney–pancreas transplantation and Associate Lead for liver transplantation. He was also a Professor of General Surgery at Ankara University.

    He holds the FEBS (European Diploma in Transplant Surgery). He is the UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye. His fellowships include abdominal multiorgan transplantation at the University of Calgary and transplantation research at the Thomas Starzl Institute.

    He has authored over 40 international papers and 4 book chapters. He has given over 100 presentations. His work has more than 1,000 citations, and his h-index is 11. He has received multiple congress awards. He is a member of ESOT, EA-HPBA, the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, and the Turkish Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination.

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Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Biopsy, Brushing, or Foreign Body Removal

$5,380
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per package

Bronchoscopy with Transbronchial Needle Aspiration or Transbronchial Biopsy

$7,840
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per package

Diagnostic Thoracoscopy with Drainage and Biopsy

$8,180
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per package

Wedge Resection of the Lung (Single or Multiple)

$13,100
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per package

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) – Wedge Resection

$13,880
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per package

Exploratory Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS)

$8,180
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per package

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis

$10,300
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per package

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) with Bulla Excision

$14,220
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per package

Lobectomy / Segmentectomy

$16,680
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per package

Thoracotomy for Traumatic Bleeding Control + Lung Laceration Repair

$17,140
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per package

Lung Resection with Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection

$21,840
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per package

Thoracoscopic Lung Resection with Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection

$23,080
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per package

Bronchial Sleeve Lobectomy with Lymph Node Dissection

$24,420
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per package

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lymph Node Dissection

$8,960
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per package

Thoracic Sympathectomy (Bilateral)

$10,760
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per package

Thoracic Wall Deformity Repair (Pectus Excavatum or Pectus Carinatum)

$11,760
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per package

Minimally Invasive Repair of Thoracic Wall Deformity (Pectus Carinatum or Pectus Excavatum)

$15,680
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per package

Simple Thymectomy

$15,900
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per package

Excision of Malignant Mediastinal Tumor

$19,380
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per package

Chest Wall Resection + Reconstruction (Without Prosthesis)

$19,480
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per package

Chest Wall Resection with Reconstruction (with Prosthesis)

$23,520
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per package

Robot-Assisted Lung Resection with Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection

$24,860
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per package

Esophageal Resection Surgery for Benign Pathologies

$26,880
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per package
The package includes a standard range of medical services offered by the clinic and additional benefits like accommodation, transfer, etc.
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Vanessa Mladenich • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
Australia
Jul 1, 2026
Verified review.
He showed me the endoscopy images and clearly discussed the plan and all the diet stages before the procedure
One of my biggest worries was whether ESG was truly the right choice for me. My surgeon immediately addressed this by being very honest about who is not a suitable candidate, which built a lot of trust. He showed me the endoscopy images and clearly discussed the plan and all the diet stages before the procedure. I'm in my early recovery, but I am feeling better than expected. The post-op support has been solid; the clinic stays in touch, is easy to reach, and provided a clear aftercare guide. The only additional cost was for medicine, as the protein drinks and vitamins at the clinic were far too expensive. My main piece of advice would be to ask them beforehand what specific protein to buy, because it’s hard to figure it out with the different writing on the labels.
Everything. dr was amazing. All his assistants, diaticians and staff organising my trip all we’re fantastic
Marina • Surgical treatment of scoliosis
Moldova
Aug 8, 2025
Verified review.
Doctors at the highest level
PLUSES Doctors at the highest level...professionalism, attention, responsibility felt during the whole stay...nothing unnecessary was said...no promises were made that could not be realised later...we were very satisfied with the results of their work.... Medical equipment may not be the latest models, but the penultimate certainly ... The food is very tasty... The facilities in the ward create a comfortable stay... The location of the clinic is good... Many hotels of different categories within walking distance..... MINUSES The medical staff and service staff (cleaning of the ward) wish to be better...the clinic needs a little more review of the process of care of medical staff for patients...at night when the patient before surgery or after surgery should gain strength and rest, begins frequent going to the room...then the temperature to measure, then the pressure, then remembering about the drip to connect the next or remove the forgotten.... Another disadvantage is the proposal-proform with an indication of what services are included in the paid amount, and which are not ... I would like a more specific list...taking into account that the treatment plan has changed, the amount to be paid has also changed, and there is always a question whether it is paid or whether it is necessary to pay additionally...which causes inconvenience and worries "whether you have enough money".... The general impression of the clinic was good...despite the disadvantages.....
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Olga Seitova • Consultation with an orthopaedist
Kazakhstan
Feb 15, 2025
Verified review.
I liked the doctor's professionalism, competence, ability to explain the causes of pain in an accessible way, to show clearly the planned treatment, and also to warn about the need for further 'self-doctor' behaviour for further recovery of health
I liked the doctor's professionalism, competence, ability to explain the causes of pain in an accessible way, to show clearly the planned treatment, and also to warn about the need for further "self-doctor" behaviour for further recovery of health. The attitude of the staff is excellent.
Anonymous • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Turkey
Jan 4, 2025
Verified review.
She was on call 24/7, always answered in detail, politely and with great patience
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my coordinating doctor Yaroslava from the platform. She was on call 24/7, always answered in detail, politely and with great patience. Yaroslava even enquired about my impressions after my consultation with the doctor, which was very pleasant. Her responsiveness and support helped me to make an important decision. As for the treatment and the doctor, it is too early to give a final assessment, as we are just starting to work. But I can already say that I chose Memorial Ataşehir Clinic and I was satisfied with the staff, the doctor, the interpreter and the clinic itself. I will definitely write a full review of the results later.
A reverent approach of the doctor, no rush, polite, smiling. And my doctor coordinator Yaroslava.
Meerim • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Kyrgyzstan
Jan 13, 2024
Verified review.
Memorial Hospital in Ataşehir Istanbul meets its international status by all criteria as one of the leading medical institutions by international standards
Memorial Hospital in Ataşehir Istanbul meets its international status by all criteria as one of the leading medical institutions by international standards. In turn, we express our sincere gratitude to each medical staff and wish them further development!
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Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2023 – Present | Ankara, Türkiye

Memorial Ankara Hospital

General Surgery Specialist

 

2013 – 2023 | Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Lead Specialist, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation / Associate Lead Specialist, Liver Transplantation

 

2013 – 2023 | Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Professor of General Surgery

 

2006 – 2013 | Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Associate Professor of General Surgery

 

2003 – 2005 | Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara University, Department of General Surgery

General Surgery Specialist, Transplantation and Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Unit

 

EDUCATION

 

2011 – Present

UEMS European Board of Surgery (EBS)

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS) – European Diploma in Transplant Surgery

 

2005 – 2007 | Calgary, Canada

University of Calgary, Department of Transplantation

Clinical Fellowship in Abdominal Multiorgan Transplantation

 

1999 – 2000 | Pittsburgh, USA

Thomas Starzl Transplantation Institute

Transplantation Research Fellowship

 

1997 – 2002 | Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Residency in General Surgery

 

1991 – 1997 | Ankara, Türkiye

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program)

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

 

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

 

* UEMS Delegate for Transplant Surgery in Türkiye.

* Author of more than 40 research articles published in international peer-reviewed journals.

* Recipient of numerous awards at national and international scientific congresses.

* Author of 4 book chapters.

* Presented more than 100 oral and poster presentations at national and international congresses.

* Over 1,000 citations.

* H-index: 11.

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 

* Turkish Surgical Association

* Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

* Turkish Association of Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination

* European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT)

* European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (EA-HPBA)

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, COURSES, AND CONFERENCES

 

* Active participant, invited speaker, scientific organizer, and session chair at numerous national and international congresses since 2002.

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