Best Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and complex liver transplants – Dr. Emek brings 19 years of expertise from Turkey's top institutions.

• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Extensive experience in organ transplantation at leading hospitals
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's premier medical school
• Performs complex abdominal procedures including hernia repairs

Associate Professor specializing in laparoscopic and oncoplastic breast surgery – Dr. Emiroglu combines surgical precision with academic expertise at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Expert in breast conserving and nipple-sparing mastectomy
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Over 12 years of experience in general surgery

Professor at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school – with a National Scientific Patent Award for surgical innovations.

• Specializes in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery
• Member of ESTES – international trauma and emergency surgery society
• Over 44 years of experience in general surgery
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital

Dr. Ali Solmaz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2007. In 2017, he received his Associate Professorship Certificate in General Surgery. Dr. Solmaz specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. His expertise includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revisional obesity surgery, and diabetes surgery.

He is skilled in minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repairs. Dr. Solmaz treats a wide range of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and proctological conditions. He is known for his expertise, patient satisfaction, and dedication to surgical excellence.

Dr. Murat Kilic specializes in pediatric surgery with over 19 years of experience, currently practicing at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research on childhood appendicitis and urinary tract infections
• Trained at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and Erciyes University
• Expertise in pediatric hemangiomas and innovative treatments
• Works with both common and rare pediatric surgical conditions

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair with European Hernia Society certification, performing advanced minimally invasive procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published over 20 studies on hernia surgery techniques and outcomes
• Editor of multiple medical textbooks on hernia surgery
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery
• Expert in both conventional and advanced laparoscopic procedures

Dr. M Altan Kaya specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, trained in Hamburg and Strasbourg for advanced procedures.

• Over 31 years of experience in general surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Ethicon Surgical Center in minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Expertise in obesity and breast cancer treatments

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk's research on blood loss management in scoliosis surgery has been recognized and published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Specializes in a range of orthopedic and spinal surgeries, including hip and knee replacements
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like arthroscopy and stem cell therapies
• Skilled in complex revision surgeries for hip and knee arthroplasty
• Performs specialized procedures like the 3D Lapidus for hallux valgus correction

Dr. Ilhan Akaslan is a thoracic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He performs surgical treatments for conditions of the chest and lungs. Dr. Akaslan works at a facility holding TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation, which confirms the hospital meets standards for patient safety and clinical quality.

The hospital has 620 beds and over 130 doctors. It holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. Dr. Akaslan is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He performs surgery in a university hospital setting that includes education and research.