Hakki Ulutas

Specialization: Thoracic surgeon
31 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
Dr. Hakki Ulutas is a thoracic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in uniportal VATS, a minimally invasive surgical technique. This method uses a single small incision for complex lung and chest procedures. He treats conditions from lung disease to pectus deformities and esophageal disorders.
- Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS).
- Member of the European Respiratory Society (ERS).
- Performs awake uniportal VATS and endoscopic lung treatments.
- Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir.

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Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Hakki Ulutas is a thoracic surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgery and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Ulutas uses minimally invasive techniques for lung and chest conditions.

Specialization & Approach

The doctor treats a broad range of pediatric and adult thoracic conditions. He specializes in tubular uniportal VATS, which is a video-assisted surgical technique used to treat lung diseases. This method involves a single small incision to reduce patient recovery time. The specialist also performs awake uniportal VATS, which allows for surgery while the patient is conscious.

Dr. Ulutas treats various diseases of the chest and respiratory system including bronchiectasis and hydatid cysts. He also addresses chest wall issues like pigeon chest and illnesses affecting the diaphragm or esophagus. Additionally, he treats mediastinum and thymus gland conditions along with pneumothorax and pleural effusion. His practice covers hyperhidrosis and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which causes hand and arm numbness.

He performs various treatment methods for these conditions:

Bronchoscopic procedures
Endotracheal and endobronchial treatments
Tube and catheter thoracostomy
Uniportal mediastinum surgery
Thoracic surgery operations with uniportal VATS

Work Experience

2021–2023 – Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
2015–2021 – Associate Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
2011–2015 – Assistant Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
2009–2011 – Specialist Physician at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
2003–2008 – Research Assistant at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
1995–2003 – General Practitioner at Ordu SSK Hospital

Education & Training

1988–1995 – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
2003–2008 – Inonu University – Chest Surgery Residency

Professional Memberships

European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS)
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Lung Health and Intensive Care Association (ASYOD)
Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
Turkish Thoracic Society
Turkish Respiratory Research Society (TUSAD)