Page 4 - Best surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 244 doctors

Prof. Alper Toker specializes in advanced thoracic surgery as Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focused on robotic and complex thoracic procedures
• Former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Recognized with multiple awards for thoracic surgery research
• Trained at leading institutions including West Virginia University

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 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

9,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Specialized in Eye Diseases at the same university
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Authored 3 publications and articles
• Presented research on surgical treatment of third cranial nerve palsy

Specializes in ocular oncology – Dr. Tuncer is experienced in radioactive plate treatment for intraocular tumors at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 20+ years of experience
• Executive Board Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit
• Editorial Board Member of Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle – Dr. Karacaoglan brings over 30 years of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in natural-looking results for reconstructive procedures and complex cases
• Fellowship-trained at leading US and Turkish institutions including the Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Performed over 1,100 plastic surgery procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Zehra Karaağaç specializes in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler, with extensive training in eyelid and tear duct procedures.

• Board-certified in ophthalmology with a focus on oculoplastic surgery
• Trained at Prof. Dr. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Ersan is a highly experienced ophthalmologic surgeon at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery
• Member of multiple international ophthalmology societies including ESCRS and AAO
• Pioneered new techniques in eye and complementary medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu pioneers advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for colorectal and hernia surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Performed over 4,500 liver transplants since 2004 – Prof. Yuzer specializes in hepatobiliary surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 38+ years of experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
• Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in liver and bile duct surgeries with nearly two decades of expertise
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Published multiple research papers on liver-related conditions

Specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with training at MDA Cancer Center in Houston and Lille University Hospital in France.

• 20+ years of experience in general and breast surgery
• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and other leading centers
• Expert in diagnosis and monitoring with sophisticated techniques

Prof. Ercan Karakoc brings extensive expertise in abdominal and interventional radiology, with a focus on advanced imaging techniques at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Fellowship-trained at University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University
• Specializes in prostate fusion biopsies and uterine fibroid embolizations
• Multiple awards from European radiology societies for diagnostic excellence
• Authored 100+ peer-reviewed publications on radiology techniques
• Former head of radiology departments at multiple Turkish universities

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik founded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine's Pediatric Surgery Department and authored key textbooks in the field.

• Over 40 years specializing in pediatric surgery and urology
• Trained at London's renowned Hospital for Sick Children
• Author of 'Newborn Surgery' and other pediatric surgery textbooks
• Active member of Turkish Pediatric Surgery Society
• Continues practice at Florence Nightingale Hospital