Best surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 250 doctors

Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 laparoscopic obesity and metabolic surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 19 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal and metabolic surgery
• Specializes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and hernia repairs
• Founding faculty member at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
• Accredited by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Ozbasli specializes in genital cosmetic surgery and minimally invasive techniques, with over 23 years of experience of experience in OB-GYN.

• Trained in robotic surgery using the da Vinci system
• Expert in labioplasty, vaginoplasty, and vulvar aesthetics
• Academic roles at Acibadem University, mentoring future specialists
• Certified in advanced genital aesthetics and cosmetic gynecology
• Fluent in English for seamless international patient care

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like POEM and ESD, offering minimally invasive solutions for complex gastrointestinal conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Published 19 international papers and presented at 25 congresses
• Expert in treating achalasia, early-stage cancers, and bile duct issues
• Recipient of Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster awards

Revnak Sahin specializes in advanced hair restoration techniques, having performed thousands of successful hair transplants using FUE and DHI methods.

• Over 11 years of experience of experience in hair transplant procedures
• Expert in creating natural-looking hairlines and personalized treatment plans
• Trained at leading institutions including Istanbul Aydin University and Medical Academy Center
• Provides multilingual patient consultations and comprehensive aftercare

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Kubaloglu specializes in cataract, keratoconus, and refractive surgeries.

• 27 years of experience of experience in ophthalmological surgeries
• Published over 100 scientific papers in the field
• Member of prestigious international societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Specialized in advanced cornea and laser procedures

Dr. Ilker Tinay specializes in urological oncology with a focus on minimally invasive surgery at Anadolu Medical Center. His experience includes complex procedures like neo-bladder reconstruction.

• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic urological cancer surgeries
• Executive board member of the Association of Urooncology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American College of Surgeons
• Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group

Dr. Eyuboglu specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive training in minimally invasive techniques.

• Assistant Professor with a PhD in plastic surgery
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Published 13 scientific articles in national and international journals
• Trained in microsurgery and hand surgery techniques
• Expert in dermal fillers and neurotoxin injections

Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of a dedicated Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit in Turkey
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder and bile duct diseases
• Completed doctorate in aging and stem cell treatments

Specialist in pediatric surgery with fellowship training at Erciyes University. Dr. Gozukucuk focuses on children's surgical needs at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in pediatric surgery
• Expert in treating hernias and appendicitis in children
• Published research in international peer-reviewed journals
• Fellow of the Erciyes University Pediatric Surgery program

Prof. Kartal specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques at Anadolu Medical Center.

• 19 years of experience of surgical experience in Turkey's leading hospitals
• Extensive training in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology
• Fellowship-trained in bariatric and colorectal surgery
• Certified in intraoperative nerve monitoring for thyroid surgery

Performed Turkey's first bionic eye surgery – Dr. Akkan specializes in advanced retinal and cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Recipient of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award in 2016
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Vitreoretinal Society
• Specializes in LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgeries
• Over 24 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology

Prof Dr Baris Nurogluu brings 33 years of experience of urological expertise, trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of European and American Urological Associations
• Specialized in both general and complex urological procedures
• Extensive experience across major Turkish hospitals

Specializing in thoracic surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, Dr. Cetinkaya brings a wealth of experience in complex chest procedures.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgery
• Former research assistant at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in minimally invasive thoracic procedures
• Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association

Performed over 1,000 surgeries including laparoscopic hernia repairs – Dr. Karli brings extensive expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Certified in endoscopic procedures like colonoscopy and gastroscopy
• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in emergency and elective surgical cases

Dr. Sertkaya holds the prestigious FEBU title from the European Association of Urology – a rare achievement in Andrology. He founded Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics Center.

• Specializes in Andrology – a urology subspecialty focusing on male health
• 18 years of experience of experience in urology and andrology
• Associate Professor of Urology with advanced surgical training
• Performs surgeries with leading Andrology professors worldwide

Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er specializes in advanced retinal and cataract surgeries, trained at top institutions like Moorfields Eye Hospital and Doheny Eye Institute.

• Fellowship-trained at leading US and UK eye centers
• Member of American and European retina specialist societies
• Performs complex retinal transplants and innovative lens replacements
• Over 29 years of experience of ophthalmology experience

Fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic – Prof. Aytac specializes in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for complex abdominal procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 15 years of experience of surgical experience focusing on colorectal diseases
• Published 150+ international research papers on surgical outcomes
• Multiple award-winning researcher, including from the American College of Surgeons
• Board-certified in both Turkey and Europe for colorectal surgery
• Specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal oncology cases

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a general surgeon focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. Since 2024, he has been a general surgery specialist and department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre Hospital. He previously led Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1985). He completed his residency at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (1988–1993). He trained in organ transplantation as a clinical fellow at Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s in Chicago (1994–1997). He also worked as a researcher with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

He served as associate professor and later professor of general surgery at Dokuz Eylul University. He was on the faculty of its Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgical Unit. His memberships include the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish HPB Surgery Society, Liver Transplantation Society, IHPBA, and ELTR.