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Dr. Specialist Surgeon Rafail Ibayev is an expert in advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He specializes in both laparoscopic and open procedures for diseases of the stomach, intestine, and rectum. Dr. Ibayev is a recognized leader in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. His patients achieve high success rates in weight management and metabolic health.

Dr. Ibayev is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery. He performs a wide range of laparoscopic operations that help patients recover faster and with less scarring. He is also skilled in endocrine and breast surgery, including advanced oncoplastic techniques for both benign and malignant conditions. As a gastrointestinal cancer specialist, he performs complex surgeries for liver, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He provides modern and effective oncological care.

Dr. Ibayev is highly trained in anti-reflux surgery, treatment of digestive disorders, endoscopic procedures, hernia repair, splenectomy, and proctologic surgeries. He is committed to patient-centered care and long-term health outcomes.

Dr. Burak Pasinlioğlu is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He holds the Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS) title. He earned this after passing the EBOPRAS exams in Brussels (2019) and İzmir (2020).

He has a professional qualification certificate from the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. Dr. Pasinlioğlu is also a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He has contributed to academic literature by translating four Turkish plastic surgery books and writing chapters in two plastic surgery books.

His clinical expertise includes rhinoplasty, breast and facial aesthetics, body contouring, minimally invasive procedures, breast reconstruction, and microsurgery. He has performed hundreds of surgeries during his training.

Dr. Yavuz, a highly experienced and accomplished medical professional, has dedicated over 37 years to the field of healthcare management and family medicine. He graduated from the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in 1987 and began his career in 1988 as the Chief Physician at Hakkari Military Hospital, where he led medical teams and managed the hospital’s healthcare operations with excellence. Dr. Yavuz further advanced his leadership skills by completing master’s degrees in Health Management at Bahçeşehir University and Hospital Services Management at Beykent University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Yavuz has held numerous leadership positions, including Chief Physician at the Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı and KK Logistics Command, and various roles in health coordination during critical periods, such as the post-earthquake recovery in Adapazarı in 1999. His medical expertise extends across family medicine, emergency care, and healthcare management, having served as a medical director at leading health centers.

Dr. Alp Ercan is a skilled aesthetic plastic surgeon with 14 years of experience. He specializes in brow lifts, scar revision, and botox injections. He holds ECFMG certification, showing his international medical qualifications. Dr. Ercan is also a member of the European Society of Plastic Surgery.

He completed his training at Istanbul University and Ankara University Medical Faculty. Dr. Ercan has published research on gynecomastia correction, fat graft survival, and venous insufficiency. He is known for using advanced techniques and focusing on patient results.

Education

• 2000 – 2007: Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Post Education

• 2010 – Present: Specialty in Hair Loss Treatment and Disorders of Growth
• 2010 – Present: Specialty in Hair Transplantation (FUE, FUT, DHI)

Job Experiences

• 2007 – 2009: Emergency Physician at Rize Guneysu State Hospital
• 2009 – 2011: Family Doctor in Istanbul
• 2011 – 2014: Family Doctor & Trainee in Skin Diseases in Istanbul
• 2012 – 2014: Personal Researcher on Hair Transplant & Aesthetic Surgeries in Istanbul
• 2014 – 2015: Assistant Doctor for Hair Transplant Operations at Natural Hair Turkey in Istanbul
• 2015 – 2017: Surgeon Doctor for Hair Transplant Operations at Natural Hair Turkey in Istanbul
• 2017 – Present: Chief Surgeon Doctor for Hair Transplant Operations at Natural Clinic

Certificates

• Primary Care Physician Certificate
• Emergency Physician Certificate
• Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Certificate
• American Board of Dermatology Certificate

Membership

• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)