Sema Karakas

years of experience

Sema Karakas

Specialization: Gynecologic oncologist
18 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Dr. Sema Karakas is a gynecologic oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for uterine and ovarian cyst removal. Dr. Karakas treats complex conditions like uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancers. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 250,000 patients annually.
- Performs scarless tubal ligation and hysterectomy using V-NOTES techniques.
- Treats HPV and performs diagnostic colposcopy, LEEP, and conization.
- Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical options.
- Provides surgical treatment for endometriosis and hysteroscopic polyp removal.

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Anonymous • PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)

Turkey

Aug 19, 2026

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The staff were a definite highlight, providing excellent support and guidance throughout the PET-CT with Gallium 68 PSMA scan

I came away with a positive overall impression of the day. The staff were a definite highlight, providing excellent support and guidance throughout the PET-CT with Gallium 68 PSMA scan. They made me feel looked after. The doctor was professional and the clinic itself was well-equipped. My only negative, and the reason for a lower overall score, was the airport transfer. The taxi was difficult for me to get in and out of. More importantly, upon arrival at the airport, I could not find the driver at the designated meeting point, which created unnecessary stress. While the medical care was handled very well, the logistics of the transport could be improved.

A positive overall impression of the day

My only negative was the airport transfers Difficult to get in and out of taxi. On arrival ay airport could not find diver at meeting point

Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

Brazil

Aug 16, 2026

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I feel better than expected

My biggest fear was the language barrier in another country, but everyone made me feel comfortable and heard. From the coordinators to my doctor, the treatment was professional and humane. My surgeon was particularly good, visiting me after the surgery and explaining realistic outcomes beforehand. I feel better than expected. I was given a clear aftercare guide, and there were no surprise costs. My advice is to stay for about five days after the procedure before you plan to travel home.

My experience was very positive; it exceeded my expectations, since being in another country with a different language than the patient's is often frightening, but there I felt comfortable because at every moment I felt listened to and treated with a lot of human warmth — from the coordinators, the translator, and especially the doctor, who was very professional and humane in his treatment. A very beautiful experience.

Anonymous • Prostatectomy

Ukraine

Aug 19, 2026

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The consultation with the doctor and his calm confidence greatly helped to manage my anxiety. I went through the examination calmly and confidently, feeling a professional and compassionate approach at every stage. The organization was top-notch. The coordinator was always in touch, promptly resolving any issues that arose, and the transfer was always on time, which was very important. The clinic is excellent, and the staff is caring. The doctor himself is polite and attentive. Thank you.

The coordinator was always in touch👍 Great clinic👍 The doctor was polite and attentive👍 Transfer was always on time👍

Anonymous • Robotic myomectomy

Switzerland

Jul 13, 2026

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The surgeon and the entire team at the clinic were great, which put me at ease

My biggest worry was centered on one of the 2-3 fibroids I had. The surgeon and the entire team at the clinic were great, which put me at ease. The procedure itself was smooth. I am now in the early recovery phase and I feel good, though I do tire easily, as is expected. It’s still too early to know what the final results will be, but I am optimistic. I can’t really comment on the price clarity as I wasn't sure about the details. From a medical and care standpoint, everything was handled very professionally by the staff.

The doctor was patient and heard all my needs. He couldnot have done more. Bookmed helped me get the best options. The process was so smooth

Maybe, letting customer know there will be additional cost other than the ones quotated. We paid for so many tests not covered.

Anonymous • Installation of the subcutaneous port system PORT-A-CATH

Spain

Jun 27, 2026

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My biggest concern was what would happen if there were complications. The only positive was the transport that picks you up and drops you off. After I got home, I became really unwell and was taken to hospital with double sepsis, which doctors suspected was from the newly fitted port. I was rushed into surgery to have what cost me well over 3,000 euros removed. I've emailed in about this and haven't even had one reply. Nobodies even had the decent attitude to even text me back. BEWARE.

The transport that pick u up and drops u off

2 weeks after I got home I became really unwell, I was taken to hospital and it turned out I had double sepsis. They suspected it was from the port that I had fitted as there was puss leaking from it. I was rushed into surgery and had what cost me well over 3,000 euros removed and the doctors who removed it had it tested and both the bacteria that had turned to sepsis was confirmed to be all over it. I've emailed in about this and I ha ent even had 1 reply. I spent 3 and a half weeks in hospital aswell as the costs and inconvenience of getting to Turkey and I have nothing except a big scar where there put it in then spain cut it again to remove it. As I say, nobodies even had the decent attitude to even text me back. BEWARE!!!!!! NO AFTERCARE IF IT GOES WRONG, EVEN IF YOU NEARLY DIE U DONT GET A TEXT.

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Qualifications

Dr. Sema Karakas is a specialist in gynecologic oncology surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She performs v-NOTES (scarless surgery) for uterine and cyst removal. The doctor has practiced medicine since 2008.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

Dr. Karakas uses minimally invasive techniques to treat gynecological cancers and benign conditions. She performs scarless surgery using the v-NOTES method for hysterectomies and tubal ligation. The specialist also uses laparoscopy for various closed gynecological procedures. Furthermore, she treats endometriosis and performs surgeries for chocolate cysts.

Oncology and Diagnostic Services

The doctor treats uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancers through surgical intervention. She also treats HPV infections with diagnosis and long-term follow-up care. Dr. Karakas performs colposcopy, LEEP, and conization — procedures used to find and remove precancerous cells from the cervix. Additionally, she conducts hysteroscopic surgeries to treat polyps and uterine septum issues.

Pelvic Health and Menopausal Care

Dr. Karakas treats pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence in women. She offers medical, laser, and surgical treatment options for bladder control. Patients can also access pelvic floor physiotherapy as part of their recovery. The specialist provides care for perimenopausal and menopausal health, including bioidentical hormone therapy.

Medical Procedures Performed

Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
Ovarian cyst removal
Oophorectomy and orchiectomy
Hysteroscopic polypectomy
Ovarian cancer surgery
Ovarian biopsy

Professional Background

Dr. Karakas practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. This facility holds JCI accreditation for quality and patient safety. The specialist provides both in-person care and online consultations for surgical cases. She uses her experience to help patients with complex gynecological needs.

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