Utkan Boran
- Specialization: Psychiatrist
- 11 years of experience
- Speaks:Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
- Associate Professor of General Surgery; served as a 2015–2016 research fellow at the University of Miami.
Dr. Utkan Boran is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in oncologic, metabolic, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Boran completed a research fellowship at the University of Miami’s Ryder Trauma Center. He focuses on surgical treatments for morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Performs laparoscopic hernia repair, sleeve gastrectomy, and anti-reflux procedures.
- Expertise includes endocrine surgery and oncological tumor resections.
- Served as an Associate Professor at several Turkish training and research hospitals.
- Works at an ISO-certified university hospital with a government health tourism authorization.
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Qualifications
Assoc. Prof. Utkan Boran is a general surgeon who performs laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. He treats obesity, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers using surgical methods.
Specialization and Surgical Approach
Dr. Boran uses laparoscopic techniques to perform minimally invasive operations. These methods often lead to faster recovery times and less postoperative pain. He treats several complex conditions through these approaches. His work helps patients achieve better outcomes through smaller incisions.
- Metabolic and Obesity Surgery: Performs sleeve gastrectomy and operations for type 2 diabetes.
- Gastrointestinal Procedures: Conducts laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and hernia repairs.
- Oncologic Surgery: Performs the surgical removal of tumors and cancerous tissues.
- Endocrine Surgery: Treats disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.
Professional Experience
Dr. Boran currently treats patients at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. His career includes roles in several Turkish medical institutions. He also served as a general practitioner during his military medical service. These roles spanned over two decades of clinical practice.
- 2025–Present – Associate Professor of General Surgery, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
- 2024–2025 – Associate Professor of General Surgery, Medical Park Gebze Hospital
- 2022–2024 – Associate Professor, Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
- 2016–2022 – Associate Professor, Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital
- 2011–2016 – General Surgery Specialist, Mevki Military Hospital
- 2009–2011 – General Surgery Specialist, Kyrenia Military Hospital
- 2004–2009 – General Surgery Specialist, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
- 2001–2004 – General Practitioner, Military Medical Service
Education and Academic Background
The doctor received his medical training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He later completed a specialized fellowship in the United States and focused on trauma and general surgery. This training involved both clinical work and research components. He earned his PhD and MD certifications during his international fellowship.
- 1995–2001 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – Medical Degree
- 2004–2009 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – General Surgery Residency
- 2015–2016 – University of Miami, Ryder Trauma Center – Research Fellow (Ph.D., MD)
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