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Vafi Atalay
22
years of experience

Vafi Atalay

  • Specialization: Colorectal surgeon
  • 22 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    Arabic, English, Turkish
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

    • Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
    • Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
    • Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
    • Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOP

$38,000
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"ROBOTIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

$32,600
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LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER Exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center Develope

$29,800
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per package

LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE KIDNEY REMOVAL SURGERY

$16,000
$14,400
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TOTAL GASTRECTOMY – COMPLETE STOMACH REMOVAL FOR GASTRIC CANCER TREATMENT

$21,125
$16,900
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LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE REMOVAL OF THE LEFT COLON

$17,600
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per package

LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR LEFT-SIDED COLON CANCER

$20,600
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per package

ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

$33,000
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per package

ROBOTIC RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY – ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE KIDNEY REMOVAL SURGERY

$24,000
$21,300
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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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17 patient verified reviews
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1-5 of 17 reviews
Денис • Consultation with a urologist
Czech Republic
Jul 24, 2023
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I recommend
I contacted the Bukimed team, they chose several options, stopped in Turkey, everything went well. They organized an appointment for us in the hospital, in principle, without any unforeseen situations. I recommend
Veronika • Circumcision
United States of America
Dec 8, 2024
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Good specialists and staff
I liked the clinic, it corresponds to the services provided. Good specialists and staff.
I liked the quality of the medical services provided, the surgery was scheduled quickly, the doctor and medical staff were excellent!!!! The organisation from Bookimed was excellent, from finding the clinic and doctor, to helping with hotel booking and of course good translators.
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Quality service, selection and search of specialists, it's always a pleasure when you need to solve an issue quickly, Bookimed to help I recommend to everyone!
Anonymous • Prostatitis
United Kingdom
Aug 8, 2019
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We have lots of good people around
Everything was okay, in general hospital was good, the doctor is professional, we have lots of good people around but there is a big problem that the guy who speaks English and could help us to translate everything was the only one, that is why it was hard for him to give us as much time as we need, so I think you have to have more English translators in such huge hospital.
Вячеслав • Consultation with a urologist
Spain
Mar 27, 2023
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All at the highest level
All at the highest level. All liked it. I recommend.
Владимир • Consultation with a urologist
Ukraine
Feb 13, 2023
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I'm really happy with the results
Everything is fine! Thank you very much for your help!!!
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Qualifications

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a gastrointestinal and oncological surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He invented the tube ileostomy technique, a surgical innovation that eliminates the need for secondary ostomy closure operations. He holds several national research prizes and has published 31 scientific articles in international medical journals.

Surgical Specialization and Innovations

Dr. Atalay treats complex pancreatic, liver, and esophageal cancers. He performs procedures such as robotic low anterior resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. The specialist also conducts endoscopic diagnostics, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

The doctor developed a safe method for tube ileostomy to improve patient outcomes. This technique uses a specific tube material and intestinal support to replaces traditional bowel exteriorization. This allows for tube removal in an outpatient setting without further surgery. Research on his method appears in Colorectal Disease and Cureus.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Atalay treats a wide range of oncological and surgical conditions:

  • Colon, rectal, and stomach cancers at various stages
  • Liver metastases and adenocarcinoma
  • Inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and hiatal hernias
  • Hemorrhoids and gastric metaplasia

Academic and Research Achievements

The doctor contributes to surgical science through 31 published papers. He leads a multicenter study on his ileostomy method with New York University. His awards include:

  • 2020 – Gold Medal Award at the 5th Istanbul International Invention Fair
  • 2019 – Second Prize for Poster Presentation at the 17th National Congress of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • 2016 – First Prize for Oral Presentation at the 20th National Surgical Congress
  • 2015 – Aysun Ahmet Küçükel Medical Award for Best Scientific Research
  • 2009 – Best Research Award at the 5th Surgical Research Congress

Education and Training

  • 2004 – Bachelor of Medicine from Gazi University, Turkey
  • Specialization in General Surgery at Marmara University General Surgery Division

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Surgical Society (TSS)
  • Palestinian Medical Association
  • International Oncology Association (IOA)

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