Page 5 - Best surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 246 doctors

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

• Over 42 years of experience 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

Dr. Pelin Basim brings 26 years of experience of surgical experience across multiple hospitals, including Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

• Specializes in general surgical procedures
• Gained trauma experience at Selimpaşa Emergency Hospital
• Worked at Basaksehir State Hospital for 26 years of experience
• Provides patient-centered surgical care at Medipol Mega University Hospital

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

• 24 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular and endovascular surgeon. He became a professor in 1996. He trained in arterial surgery at Charing Cross Hospital in 1989. He passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery exam in 2010.

He has performed more than 2,500 operations since 1985. These include Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass in 1989 and the first endovascular aneurysm repair in 1998. His record includes 400 carotid endarterectomies, 150 EVARs, and more than 1,000 lower-extremity reconstructions. Since 2003, he has performed carotid, renal, and peripheral balloon-stent and hybrid procedures. He teaches at Istanbul Faculty. He has practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2003.

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

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

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 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

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

Dr. Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu is a dedicated thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specializing in surgical interventions for thoracic conditions.

• Expert in complex thoracic surgical procedures
• Focuses on patient-centered care and innovative techniques
• Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – 130+ publications and award-winning research.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like HoLEP and TuLEP
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Member of European Association of Urology and other prestigious societies
• Recipient of the Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award

Dr. Caner Gelbal specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on innovative techniques.

• Trained in microsurgery and holds a certification in the field
• Published research on fat graft survival and mandibular reconstruction
• Presented at international conferences including the European Plastic Surgery Research Council
• Works with complex cases requiring reconstructive solutions

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

Specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques – Dr. Turgut Camkiran brings decades of surgical expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Performs a wide range of laparoscopic procedures for faster recovery
• Attended National Surgery Congress and specialized laparoscopic courses

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

• Over 16 years of experience 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

Over 55,000 surgical cases performed in 26 years of experience – 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