Best plastic surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 70 doctors

Dr. Gökay Bilgin is a co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic, holds an M.D from Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, and is an ISHRS member. He has over 4000 hair transplant procedures and has developed TrueTM Philosophy with his colleague Dr. M Erdogan. He is known for his cutting-edge sense of humor and his top priority is the successful achievement of the operation and completing the total transformation.

Dr. Sevilay Oguz Kilic is a Professor of Dermatology. She specializes in diagnosing and treating skin diseases such as psoriasis, contact dermatitis, urticaria, skin lymphomas, and hair and nail disorders. She also has experience in cosmetic dermatology and dermatological surgery.

She earned her medical degree from Çukurova University in 2001. She completed her specialization at Fırat University in 2009. In 2017, she became an Associate Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. She was promoted to Professor at Istanbul Medipol University in 2023.

Dr. Oguz Kilic has worked at Liv Hospital Vadi and Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital. She has also served at several academic institutions, contributing to clinical care and medical education.

Dr. Deniz Selin Kahya, who graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2012, completed her specialist training in Restorative Dentistry at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital in 2016. Due to her area of expertise, she deals with aesthetic anterior region fillings, composite and ceramic laminate veneers, and dental treatments that protect the tooth tissue and provide aesthetic results.Due to her area of expertise, she deals with aesthetic anterior region fillings, composite and ceramic laminate veneers, and dental treatments that protect the tooth tissue and provide aesthetic results.

Dr. Özlem Çolak is a Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Kocaeli University. She completed her specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Çolak has held academic roles at the University of Health Sciences and Demiroğlu Bilim University. She became an Associate Professor in 2019 and a full Professor in 2024.

Dr. Çolak has published many national and international articles. She has also been an invited speaker at professional meetings and congresses. She gained additional clinical experience in Germany. Dr. Çolak has made important contributions to both academic and surgical practice in her field.

​Dr. Azer Zeynalov is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 12 years of experience in the field.

Experience:

Dermatologist, 01/2001 - Current 

Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Health - İstanbul 

Responsible physician with 23 years of experience maximizing patient wellness and cure. Maintaining to deliver healthcare excellence at Hospitaltürk Hospital, İstanbul. 

Medical doctor in respected regional medical hospitals during the course of 23 years in the following cities: Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, İstanbul. 

Maintained 95% success rate for patient goal attainment as measured by annual follow-up calls and surveys. 

Assessed patients' skin diseases, conditions, and ailments to determine appropriate treatment 

Prescribed medication and created treatment plans, referred patients for surgery where necessary 

Monitored patient progress 

Assessed and updated patients' medical history, including keeping a record of patients' symptoms Informed and educated patients on available treatments and preventative skincare 

Referred patients to specialists in other fields 

Kept up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs 

Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees 

Worked as one of the volunteer doctors for 1.5 months within the catastrophe field, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş.

Skills:

Detail Orientated 

Acute Pain Understanding 

Scheduling Proficiency 

Treatment Plan Development 

Patient management 

In-Office Surgical Procedures 

Patient Evaluation 

Emergency Response 

Skin Condition Treatment 

Scheduling Expertise 

Pain Management 

Public Relations 

Emergency Procedures 

Cosmetic Procedures 

Minimal Invasive Procedures 

Medical Aesthetics 

Education:

1998 University of Vienna - Vienna

Graduate Medical Education Dermatology Residency

Completed my dermatology residency under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Georg Stingl, during the years 1994-1998.

1994 Goethe Institut - Vienna.

Language Institut Proficiency in German Language.

In-between the years 1993-1994, enrolled in the German Language Course. Completed successfully the proficiency exam in 1994.

1993 Antalya Gündoğmuş State Hospital.

Graduate Medical Education Internal Medicine Worked as a resident/assistant doctor in the field of internal medicine during and in-between the years 1991-1993.

This work experince also counted as my compulsory service to the State, Turkey.

1990 University of İstanbul - Istanbul, 34

Doctor of Medicine

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an Assistant Professor of ENT. He specializes in nose aesthetics, endoscopic sinus surgery, snoring and sleep apnea, and head and neck tumor surgery. He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his ENT residency at Kecioren Training and Research Hospital in 2011.

Dr. Gunbey has worked at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Adatip Istanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience as an observer at Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the European Rhinology Association, and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

Dr. Orhan Babucçu is a highly experienced plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is especially skilled in tummy tucks, revision rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring, genital aesthetic, chronic wound treatment, skin cancer and nose jobs. He is a member of several professional organizations and has completed training in microsurgery and medical specialization in Turkey and the US.

Fields of Study and Interests

 Cosmetic Applications Pediatric Dermatology Allergic skin diseases

 Nail Diseases Laser Applications

 Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Autoimmune bullous diseases

 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Sexually transmitted diseases

 hair diseases

 Dermoscopy Skin biopsy Nevus monitoring Filling applications

 Skin tumor surgery and follow-up Botulinum toxin applications Mesotherapy applications

PRP Scar treatment

 spot treatment

 Education

 Load. Lecturer (6 YEARS) Uludağ University

 Faculty of Medicine 2015 Specialization in Medicine

 Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

 Career

 Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Service 2015-2016

 Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

Publications: Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of

omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon

Education:

• Istanbul Kabataş Erkek Lisesi (Kabataş High School for Boys)
• Medical Degree: Karadeniz Technical University
• Specialization: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience:

• Six years of surgical experience in hand surgery, burns, cancer surgery, congenital anomalies, microsurgery, and aesthetic/reconstructive surgery at Uludağ University.
• Served as a university faculty member, providing theoretical and practical training to residents and students.
• Published numerous articles in national and international journals; presented at congresses.
• Currently consults at a private practice on Bağdat Avenue, Kadıköy.

Specialty:

• Focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repairs, congenital anomalies, cancer surgeries, and breast reconstruction following breast cancer.

Philosophy:

• “Natural is the most beautiful.”

Website: opdrahmetkahraman.com

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a skilled surgeon with expertise in general, laparoscopic, robotic, endocrine, and bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s top medical schools.

Dr. Tekelioglu is known for his work in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. These techniques help patients recover faster and with fewer complications. He has performed many successful surgeries in his areas of focus and holds accreditation from leading medical boards. His dedication to quality care is shown in his strong surgical results and high patient satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI I. Investigation of the effectiveness of teledermatology in the diagnosis of skin lesions in pediatric patients TaslidereN.,KucukO.S. Revista daAssociacaoMedicaBrasileira (1992),vol.69,no.10,2023 (SCI-Expanded) I . Can a Correct Diagnosis Be Established Using the TeledermatologyMethod? TAŞLIDEREN.,SUKÜÇÜKÖ. ACTADERMATOVENEROLOGICACROATICA,vol.30,no.1,pp.32-39,2022 (SCI-Expanded) I I. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome induced by COVID-19: A case report TaşlıdereB.,MehmetajL.,ÖzcanA.B.,GülenB.,TaşlıdereN. AmericanJournalofEmergencyMedicine,vol.41,2021 (SCI-Expanded) IV. Which dermatology patients attend to Dermatology Outpatient Clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Turkey and what happened to them? CENGİZ F.P.,EMİROĞLUN.,BAHALIA.G.,DİZMAND.,TAŞLIDEREN.,AkarslanT.C.,GunesB.,MERTÖ.,KÜÇÜKÖ.S., ONSUNN. DERMATOLOGICTHERAPY,vol.33,no.4,2020 (SCI-Expanded)

Dr. Elif Afacan Yildirim is a medical specialist in rheumatologic dermatology. She co-authored a chapter in the book "Rheumatologic Dermatology," edited by Kenan Aydoğan.

Her work highlights advanced diagnostic methods such as histopathology, capillaroscopy, and fibroscan. These tools help in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic skin diseases. Dr. Yildirim’s knowledge supports better care in this field.

Prof. Mustafa Ozdemir is a specialist in Skin Diseases and Cosmetic Dermatology, and is a member of the Istanbul Chamber of Physicians, Turkish Dermatology Association and Skin and Venereal Diseases Association.

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT specialist. He has clinical experience in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear diseases, hearing loss, head and neck surgery, salivary gland diseases, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas worked as an ENT specialist at Ankara Etimesgut Sait Ertürk State Hospital from 2023 to 2024. He also served at Mardin Midyat State Hospital from 2022 to 2023. He completed his assistant physician training at Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2017 and 2022.

Dr. Ibas has published several peer-reviewed articles. His research covers topics such as preauricular iatrogenic epidermoid cysts, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, the use of probiotics in otitis media, and the anti-inflammatory effects of naringenin in otitis media. He earned his medical degree from Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine.