Best Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Over 55,000 surgical cases performed in 26 years – Dr. Akcay specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Published 201 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery

Specializes in thoracic surgical oncology with expertise in VATS and lung transplantation at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Trained in thoracic surgery at University of Paris-Sud
• Member of The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 international papers on thoracic surgery
• Performs complex procedures like tracheal surgery

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive surgeries and obesity procedures, with over of experience.

• Board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical publications
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University
• Performs surgeries at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery with training from Istanbul University's top medical faculties.

• Over 16 years of surgical experience, focusing on minimally invasive techniques
• Completed specialized training in laparoscopic bariatric, oncological, and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex laparoscopic procedures with a focus on faster patient recovery
• Board-certified and experienced in both general and specialized laparoscopic surgeries

Prof. Selin Kapan combines 31 years of surgical expertise with a robust academic background, including over 50 published research papers.

• Specialized in advanced hernia repair and minimally invasive techniques
• Active member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Former educational supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Hospital
• Performs complex liver and spleen surgeries with published outcomes

Trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – Dr. Ozel specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex abdominal conditions.

• 31 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with advanced ERCP skills
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
• Works at Estexper Clinic, providing patient-centered surgical care

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Zeynep Civelek is a general surgeon. She treats benign perianal diseases, including hemorrhoids (with laser), anal fissure, fistula, condyloma, and pilonidal disease, and performs rubber band ligation. She also manages breast disease and cancer, skin cancers, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernias. She worked full-time at Bayindir Levent Medical Center from 2010 to 2025. Earlier, she served at Şişli and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She completed her general surgery training at SSK Okmeydanı from 2000 to 2006. She earned her MD from Marmara University, ranking 12th in her class. She also trained in GI surgery for inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Florence in August 2000.

Her research focuses on prognostic factors in breast and colorectal cancer. She wrote a melanoma thesis in 2006 and co-authored papers in Cancer (2005), Breast (2006, 2014), Annals of Surgical Oncology (2008), The Breast Journal (2011), ISRN Oncology (2011), Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology (2012), World Journal of Surgery (2013; 2,151 patients), International Journal of Surgery (2014), and Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2017).

Dr. Turkmen specializes in facial plastic surgery, with a focus on rhinoplasty and sinus procedures. He trained under experienced surgeons in Turkey and Germany.

• Member of Turkish and European Facial Plastic Surgery Associations
• Attended advanced courses like 'Maxillofacial Surgery' and 'Sinus Surgery Training'
• Regular participant in international 'All in One Rhinoplasty' congresses
• Former chief physician at Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital

Dr. Bekar specializes in thoracic surgery with extensive experience in lung cancer and complex chest conditions. Performs a wide range of procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Expertise in surgical treatments for lung cancer and bronchiectasis
• Skilled in managing pleural effusion and diaphragm conditions
• Member of Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and other key professional groups
• Specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques

Associate Professor at Medical Park Bahçelievler with 28 years in complex abdominal and colorectal surgeries.

• Specializes in hernia repairs – both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on bariatric, endocrine, and metabolic procedures