Best Incisional hernia Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 40

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

Over 1,000 surgeries performed, including laparoscopic and open hernia repairs – Dr. Karli combines vast experience with specialized techniques.

• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in endoscopic procedures
• Specializes in benign anorectal diseases and breast conditions
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a leading expert in gastroenterology surgery and obesity/metabolic surgery, with specialized training in the US and Turkey.

• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, focusing on cancer surgery and organ transplants
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon, appointed at Marmara University
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery and inflammatory bowel disease surgery
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal surgeon and Medical Director at VM Medical Park Florya. He is a robotic surgery trainer using the Da Vinci system. Dr. Alis treats obesity, colorectal conditions, and complex digestive diseases. He has authored over 70 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Active member of SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Served as a manager at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training Hospital.

Dr. Yilmaz brings 15 years of experience of focused surgical experience, including work at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Holds a doctorate in General Surgery from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked 15 years of experience at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specializes in general surgical procedures

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Yahya Ozel performs minimally invasive hernia repairs using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques trained at Tokyo University Hospital.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in complex abdominal hernia repairs
• Trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in incisional hernia repair with extensive experience at top Turkish hospitals and training institutions.

• Trained at Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Worked at Kartal Training and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's leading surgical centers
• Special focus on gastrointestinal and colorectal surgical procedures

Specializes in hernia surgery, including open and laparoscopic techniques for various types of hernias.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in both groin and umbilical hernia repairs
• Trained at Taksim Education and Research Hospital
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

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

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery and gastrointestinal procedures
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Cakar specializes in pediatric surgery with extensive training in abdominal and colorectal procedures – key for incisional hernia cases.

• Board-certified pediatric surgeon with years of clinical practice
• Trained in abdominal and colorectal surgery techniques
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• University lecturer with academic contributions to pediatric surgery

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik combines 49 years of experience in surgery with specialized pediatric expertise, now treating patients at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• One of few specialists dual-trained in pediatric surgery and urology
• Founded the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Authoritative textbooks on pediatric surgical techniques
• Active in Children's Tumor Council weekly meetings

Specializing in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Ersoz brings advanced techniques to hernia repair at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate Professor with extensive urological surgery experience
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Over 130 national and international publications

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış is a leading urologist with over 100 published articles and specialized training in laparoscopy and robotic urology.

• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Trained in Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology at Heidelberg University
• Active member of the European Association of Urology
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic surgery for incisional hernias, with advanced training from Istanbul University's renowned medical faculties.

• Board-certified with specialized training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Received advanced oncological cancer surgery training

Specialized in incisional hernia repair – Dr. Camkiran brings decades of experience to his practice at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 48 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques for hernia repair
• Member of the National Association of Surgery
• Regular participant in national surgery congresses

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

Professor Ozan Beytemur specializes in Orthopedics and Traumatology, with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology since 2015
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on bone and joint health
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Supervised research on bone healing and fracture models