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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

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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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LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE KIDNEY REMOVAL SURGERY

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

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

$17,600
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LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR LEFT-SIDED COLON CANCER

$20,600
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ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

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ROBOTIC RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY – ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE KIDNEY REMOVAL SURGERY

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Tatiana Bakun • Chemotherapy
Finland
Jun 8, 2018
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Anonymous • Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
Latvia
Jun 20, 2026
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I’d give the hospital 5 points
I’ll deduct one point because of the transfer. I was supposed to be at the hospital at 6.00. We’d agreed that they’d pick me up at 5.40. I waited until 5.55, but they didn’t come to pick me up, even though I’d texted and phoned them. They turned up just as I’d already walked there myself. Overall, though, I coped very well with the anaesthetic and haven’t felt any pain at all. I’d give the hospital 5 points.
Уктам • Online Consultation with Vascular Surgeon
Uzbekistan
Jan 10, 2023
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"I especially want to note that everything that was done at the highest level is mainly the merit of an employee named Zakhida
On the recommendation of Bookimed, I underwent a medical examination at the Anadolu Medical Center (Turkey). Why did you choose the Anadolu clinic? Because it was the only clinic recommended to me by Bookimed that responded very quickly to my requests, and only this clinic developed and sent me a program for my examination. Two other clinics, such as Medipol, limited themselves only to gratitude that I contacted them, and the Şişli Memorial clinic remained silent until the end without any feedback. I will not dwell on the provision of the Anadolu clinic with the most modern medical equipment, since many Turkish clinics today are equipped with the most modern equipment. I personally became convinced of this at the stage of choosing a clinic, when I got acquainted with the equipment of many clinics. The qualifications of Turkish medical specialists are generally high and they are really professionals in their field. But there is one very important point - the ability to plan and organize medical examinations. For a patient who comes to such institutions with great hopes, any attention or inattention rendered affects his psychological and moral state, and it naturally depends on this what attitude he will determine and form for himself towards the clinic itself. To be in constant contact with the patient from the moment of his desire to visit the clinic, prepare in every possible way for arrival, prepare medical data and analysis results, assist in booking a hotel, meeting at the airport upon arrival, exceptionally efficient planning of all examinations, eliminating any inconvenience for the patient from - for waiting in queues for tests, undergoing procedures and consulting a doctor and much more, this is a huge advantage of the Anadolu clinic over other clinics. I especially want to note that everything that was done at the highest level is mainly the merit of an employee named Zakhida. (international department of the clinic). Professionalism, an individual approach to each patient, impeccable organization of the entire work process, endless energy, high tolerance, femininity, pleasant appearance and many other positive qualities of a person - said about Zakhida. Zahida, please accept my deep gratitude and wish you all the best. Always remain the same joyful, radiant, beautiful and feminine! I also want to thank other employees of the Anadolu clinic, doctors, nurses, translators - thanks to your conscientious work and your high professionalism, I received a quality medical service. . I thank the Bookimed employees (Vladimir, Varvara) for your attention and for the excellent organization of the survey. All the best to you and your loved ones! With great respect, Uktam Eshmuradov (Uzbekistan).
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Дарья • Consultation with a surgeon
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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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