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Dr Yalcin Tuzun
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 53 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
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Akin Unal
  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, HappyYou Health
  • He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he completed his specialization in emergency medicine at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Between 2018-2020, he fulfilled his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Since 2020, he has been continuing his service at Avrasya Hospital and has specialized in general surgery and obesity surgery for the last five years.

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Murat Iptec
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
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Assoc Prof Dr Ahmet Rauf
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
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Doc Dr Ali Durmus
  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions
  • Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

    Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

    He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

    He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

    Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

    In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

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Doctor Alp Sabuncu
  • New
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
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Doctor Hasret Demirci
  • New
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
  • Dr. Hasret Demirci is a dentist specializing in operative surgery with academic competence.
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Doctor Tugba Kabaagac
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
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Doctor Tarik Pak
  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
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Doctor Burak Demir
  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
  • Dr. Burak Demir is a dentist who started his professional career in 2022. He completed his education at Çukurova University, Department of Dentistry. He has participated in multiple congresses and workshops and holds various awards and memberships.
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Akin Unal
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Sava clinic
  • He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

     

    Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

    Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

    He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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Drhasan Lice
  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Sava clinic
  • He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul. 

    He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012, 

    he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.

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Ekrem Keskin
  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Ekrem Keskin
  • Surgeon Ekrem Keskin was born in 1986 in Istanbul. He completed his education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2010, and was awarded the title of Medical Doctor. During his residency training he was instructed in nose, facial and breast aesthetics under the supervision of James Zins, MD and Raffi Gurunluoglu, MD, at Cleveland Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Cleveland, OHIO-USA in 2016. After 5 years of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery training, he completed his specialization and became a Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

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Gokmen Ozturk
  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, International Plus
  • Professor Dr. Gökmen
    General Surgeon

    EDUCATION

    • 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
    • 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

    EXPERTISE

    • Gastric Bypass / RNY
    • Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
    • Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
    • Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
    • Gastroscopic Procedures
    • Gastric Balloon Placement
    • Gastric Elipse Balloon
    • Gastric Botox
    • Sad-S Surgery
    • Distalization of RYGB
    • Hernia Repair
    • First and Only Operator in Turkey

    TRAINING AND COURSES

    • Master of Surgery:
      • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
      • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
      • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
      • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
      • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
    • TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    • TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

    NUMBER OF CASES

    • Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
      • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
      • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
      • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
      • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
      • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
      • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
      • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies
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Fatih Tasalann
  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Este Home Clinics



  • Este Home Health Tourism is a prestigious organization at the forefront of Turkey’s health tourism sector, offering internationally recognized, high-standard services. The company specializes in health tourism and is managed by a team of experienced professionals, each highly regarded in their respective fields. Este Home is led by two prominent experts specializing in critical areas such as aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation: Dr. Murat İmalı and Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan.

    Dr. Murat İmalı

    Dr. Murat İmalı is a distinguished expert in the field of aesthetics, renowned for his extensive knowledge and numerous successful procedures. He completed his medical education at one of Turkey’s leading universities and specializes in aesthetic surgery, particularly facial aesthetics, medical device applications, fillers, and botox. Dr. İmalı’s vision is to provide the best outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

    Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan

    Fatih Taşalan is a globally recognized expert in hair transplantation and restoration. He has significantly contributed to Turkey becoming a global hub for hair transplantation. Using innovative techniques such as FUEDHI, and Sapphire FUE, Taşalan delivers natural and long-lasting results. Under his leadership, Este Home provides reliable and professional hair transplant services to hundreds of patients from around the world each year.

    A+ Treatments and Services

    Este Home offers a wide range of A+ treatments and services, extending beyond aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation, including:

    • Aesthetic Surgery Services: Facial aesthetics, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation/reduction.
    • Hair Transplantation and Hair Treatments: FUE, DHI, Exosome and Stem Cell Therapy, PRP treatments, and mesotherapy.
    • Dental Aesthetics: Zirconium crowns, implants, laminate veneers, and smile design.
    • Medical Treatments: Bariatric surgery (obesity operations), orthopedics, cardiology.
    • Beauty and Rejuvenation: Medical skincare, botox, fillers, and laser treatments.

    Why Choose Este Home?

    • International Certifications and Standards: Este Home adheres to international accreditation standards and operates with state-of-the-art medical equipment.
    • Customized Treatment Plans: Individualized treatment programs tailored to each patient.
    • Comfortable Health Tourism Experience: Comprehensive services including transportation, accommodation, translation, and city tours.
    • Customer Satisfaction: Este Home boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate, setting a benchmark in the sector.

    Under the leadership of Dr. Murat İmalı and Fatih Taşalan, Este Home continues to be a symbol of quality and trust in health tourism, both in Turkey and on the global stage. Entrust your health to the expert care of Este Home!

     

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Mehdi D
  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Clinic Wise
  • Dr. Mehdi is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon, renowned for his expertise in weight loss surgeries and his dedication to improving the health and well-being of his patients. With years of specialized training and extensive practice, he has successfully performed numerous life-changing procedures, helping individuals achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. Dr. Mehdi combines advanced surgical techniques with a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every procedure is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs and health goals of each individual. His expertise includes a range of bariatric procedures, such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgeries, all designed to provide effective and lasting results. Known for his compassionate care, Dr. Mehdi works closely with patients throughout their journey, offering guidance, support, and education to help them embrace a healthier lifestyle. His exceptional outcomes and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as a trusted leader in bariatric surgery, attracting patients seeking transformative solutions to obesity and related health challenges.

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