Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 4

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

• 33 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

Dr. Omer Uslukaya specializes in laparoscopic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, with 50+ scientific publications in the field.

• 24 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in neck dissection at Ohio State University
• Expertise in laparoscopic splenectomy and breast surgery
• Author of numerous studies on pancreatitis and wound healing

Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass and first endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Dr. Kayabalı has completed more than 2,500 vascular operations. He is a professor at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery examination.
• Performed 400 carotid endarterectomies and 1,000+ lower-extremity reconstructions.
• Uses hybrid procedures combining open surgery with balloon and stent interventions.
• Former board member of the Turkish Vascular Surgery Association.

Dr. Cakar combines academic expertise with clinical practice in pediatric surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal and colorectal surgeries
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• University lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in newborn resuscitation and pediatric intensive care

Specializes in chest diseases and thoracic surgery with leadership roles at top Turkish hospitals.

• Over 42 years of experience in pulmonary medicine and thoracic surgery
• Former Chief Physician and Chief of Chest Diseases Clinic at Heybeliada Hospital
• Served as Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

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

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

• Over 49 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

Professor Cemaleddin Ertekin specializes in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Over 50 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive endoscopic treatments
• Current professor at Istanbul University's Department of General Surgery
• Specializes in complex pancreatic and biliary system cases

Specialist in liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgery – Dr. Emek focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex cases.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Skilled in minimally invasive oncological surgery techniques
• Experienced in liver transplantation from living or deceased donors
• Special focus on liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgeries

Performed 1,100+ pediatric surgeries – Dr. Alptekin specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Şişli Kolan International Hospital.

• 23 years of experience in pediatric surgery
• Trained in robotic and laparoscopic interventions
• Completed residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Focuses on neonatal surgery and pediatric urology

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

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