Best plastic surgeons in Turkey: TOP 247 doctors

Experience:

Dermatologist, 01/2001 - Current 

Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Health - İstanbul 

Responsible physician with 23 years of experience maximizing patient wellness and cure. Maintaining to deliver healthcare excellence at Hospitaltürk Hospital, İstanbul. 

Medical doctor in respected regional medical hospitals during the course of 23 years in the following cities: Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, İstanbul. 

Maintained 95% success rate for patient goal attainment as measured by annual follow-up calls and surveys. 

Assessed patients' skin diseases, conditions, and ailments to determine appropriate treatment 

Prescribed medication and created treatment plans, referred patients for surgery where necessary 

Monitored patient progress 

Assessed and updated patients' medical history, including keeping a record of patients' symptoms Informed and educated patients on available treatments and preventative skincare 

Referred patients to specialists in other fields 

Kept up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs 

Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees 

Worked as one of the volunteer doctors for 1.5 months within the catastrophe field, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş.

Skills:

Detail Orientated 

Acute Pain Understanding 

Scheduling Proficiency 

Treatment Plan Development 

Patient management 

In-Office Surgical Procedures 

Patient Evaluation 

Emergency Response 

Skin Condition Treatment 

Scheduling Expertise 

Pain Management 

Public Relations 

Emergency Procedures 

Cosmetic Procedures 

Minimal Invasive Procedures 

Medical Aesthetics 

Education:

1998 University of Vienna - Vienna

Graduate Medical Education Dermatology Residency

Completed my dermatology residency under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Georg Stingl, during the years 1994-1998.

1994 Goethe Institut - Vienna.

Language Institut Proficiency in German Language.

In-between the years 1993-1994, enrolled in the German Language Course. Completed successfully the proficiency exam in 1994.

1993 Antalya Gündoğmuş State Hospital.

Graduate Medical Education Internal Medicine Worked as a resident/assistant doctor in the field of internal medicine during and in-between the years 1991-1993.

This work experince also counted as my compulsory service to the State, Turkey.

1990 University of İstanbul - Istanbul, 34

Doctor of Medicine

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon

Education:

• Istanbul Kabataş Erkek Lisesi (Kabataş High School for Boys)
• Medical Degree: Karadeniz Technical University
• Specialization: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience:

• Six years of surgical experience in hand surgery, burns, cancer surgery, congenital anomalies, microsurgery, and aesthetic/reconstructive surgery at Uludağ University.
• Served as a university faculty member, providing theoretical and practical training to residents and students.
• Published numerous articles in national and international journals; presented at congresses.
• Currently consults at a private practice on Bağdat Avenue, Kadıköy.

Specialty:

• Focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repairs, congenital anomalies, cancer surgeries, and breast reconstruction following breast cancer.

Philosophy:

• “Natural is the most beautiful.”

Website: opdrahmetkahraman.com

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a skilled surgeon with expertise in general, laparoscopic, robotic, endocrine, and bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s top medical schools.

Dr. Tekelioglu is known for his work in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. These techniques help patients recover faster and with fewer complications. He has performed many successful surgeries in his areas of focus and holds accreditation from leading medical boards. His dedication to quality care is shown in his strong surgical results and high patient satisfaction.

Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI I. Investigation of the effectiveness of teledermatology in the diagnosis of skin lesions in pediatric patients TaslidereN.,KucukO.S. Revista daAssociacaoMedicaBrasileira (1992),vol.69,no.10,2023 (SCI-Expanded) I . Can a Correct Diagnosis Be Established Using the TeledermatologyMethod? TAŞLIDEREN.,SUKÜÇÜKÖ. ACTADERMATOVENEROLOGICACROATICA,vol.30,no.1,pp.32-39,2022 (SCI-Expanded) I I. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome induced by COVID-19: A case report TaşlıdereB.,MehmetajL.,ÖzcanA.B.,GülenB.,TaşlıdereN. AmericanJournalofEmergencyMedicine,vol.41,2021 (SCI-Expanded) IV. Which dermatology patients attend to Dermatology Outpatient Clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Turkey and what happened to them? CENGİZ F.P.,EMİROĞLUN.,BAHALIA.G.,DİZMAND.,TAŞLIDEREN.,AkarslanT.C.,GunesB.,MERTÖ.,KÜÇÜKÖ.S., ONSUNN. DERMATOLOGICTHERAPY,vol.33,no.4,2020 (SCI-Expanded)

Dr. Elif Afacan Yildirim is a medical specialist in rheumatologic dermatology. She co-authored a chapter in the book "Rheumatologic Dermatology," edited by Kenan Aydoğan.

Her work highlights advanced diagnostic methods such as histopathology, capillaroscopy, and fibroscan. These tools help in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic skin diseases. Dr. Yildirim’s knowledge supports better care in this field.

Areas of Interests

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• Psoriasis, Eczema, Urticaria, Allergic Skin Diseases
• Facial Filling Applications (Nose Filling, Natural Lip Filling, Russian Lip etc.)
• Botox Applications (Classic Botox, Player Botox, Teeth Clenching Botox, Sweating Botox)
• Mesotherapy (Youth Vaccine, Paris glow etc.), Mineral Vaccine, PRP injections
• Stem Cell and Exosome Therapy
• Acne and Acne Scars (Scarring) Treatment
• Laser and Energy Based Device (Golden Needle, BBL etc.) treatments
• Mole Mapping and Mole Removal
• Nail Diseases and Ingrown Nail Surgery
• Ringworm and Male Pattern Hair Loss
• Wart Treatment

Education:

• Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty - English Medicine, 2016
• Bezmialem Vakıf University, Specialization in Dermatology and Venereology, 2022
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) - Basic and Advanced Skin Surgery Training - Milano

Experience:

• Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Tokat State Hospital

Publications

• Onsun N, Dizman D, Emiroğlu N, Yildiz P, Akaslan T, Tosuner Z, et al. Challenges in early diagnosis of primary cutaneous CD8+ aggressive epidermotropic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma: a case series of four patients. Eur J Dermatol. 2020;30(4):358-61.
• Onsun N, Akaslan T, Sallahoglu K, Gülcan AS, Bulut H, Yabacı A. Effects of TNF inhibitors and an IL12/23 inhibitor on changes in body weight and adipokine levels in psoriasis patients: A 48-week comparative study. J Dermatolog Treat. 2021:1-16.
• Cengiz FP, Emiroglu N, Bahali AG, Dizman D, Taslidere N, Akaslan TC, et al. Which dermatology patients attend to Dermatology Outpatient Clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Turkey and what happened to them? Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(4).
• Cengiz FP, Kelahmetoglu O, Yildiz P, Yenigun A, Emiroglu N, Akaslan TC, et al. A case of multiple familial trichoepitelioma with malignant transformation successfully treated with Vismodegib. Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(4).
• Su Küçük Ö, Güneş B, Taşlidere N, Işik BG, Akaslan TÇ, Özgen FP, Bahali AG. Evaluation of adult patients with atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab: A single-center real-life experience. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Jan 17. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14785. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35038377.
• Akaslan TÇ, Mert Ö, Su Küçük Ö. Scabies increase during the COVID-19 pandemic: should we change our treatment strategy during the pandemic? Ann Parasitol. 2022;68(1):35-38. doi: 10.17420/ap6801.405. PMID: 35436399.
• Akaslan TÇ, Yıldız P, Onsun N. Clinical and histopathological improvement of scleromyxedema-induced microstomia after hyaluronidase injection. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Apr 20. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35441782.
• T. Ç. Akaslan Et Al., "Determination of adulteration in hair serums by LC-HRMS," Journal of Chemical Metrology, vol.17, pp.93-99, 2023.

Areas of Interests

• Dermatology, Nail, and Hair Disorders:
• Comprehensive Skin, Nail, and Hair Disorders
• Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures
• Botox Treatments (Sweating, Natural Wrinkle Botox)
• Filler Applications
• Mesotherapy
• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
• Stem Cell Treatments
• Pigmentation Treatments
• Laser and Light Therapy Applications
• Cosmetic Procedures for Improving Skin Quality
• Acne and Acne Scar Treatment
• Rosacea Treatment
• Treatment for All Types of Hair Loss
• Nevus Examination and Full-Body Mapping for Nevus Monitoring, Excision, and Removal
• HPV (Warts) and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Cryotherapy and Electrocautery Applications
• Treatment of Skin Tumors, Psoriasis, Bullous Diseases, Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Urticaria

Education:
 

• 2024: Columbia University, Department of Dermatology, New York, USA
• 2017-2021: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology
• 2010-2016: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Graduation with Honors)

Experience:
 

• 2024: Liv Hospital Ulus
• 2021-2024: Mardin Education and Research Hospital (Dermatology Specialist)
• 2016-2017: Çorum Hitit Erol Olçok Education and Research Hospital (General Practitioner)

Areas of Interests

• All skin, hair and nail diseases
• Aesthetic and cosmetic dermatological applications
• Dogol botox (wrinkle treatment, player botox)
• Sweating Botox
• Filling applications
• Stem cell therapies, exosome therapy
• Mesotherapy (hair and face mesotherapy, Paris glow)
• PRP
• Spot treatments
• Laser treatment applications
• Non-surgical skin rejuvenation
• Youth vaccinations
• Acne and acne scar treatment
• Eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, urticaria, allergic skin diseases, rosacea, psoriasis
• HPV, sexually transmitted diseases
• Cryotherapy, electrocauterisation, applications
• Nevus (mole) examination, follow-up and surgical mole removal
• Dermatological surgical procedures

Education:

• Mersin Hacı Sabancı Anatolian High School
• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Çukurova University Department of Dermatological and Venereal Diseases

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

• Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
• Hypospadias
• Circumssion
• Oncological Surgery
• Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
• Newborn Surgery
• Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

Education
 

• 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
• 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
• 2001-  Kocaeli University
• 2007 – Kosova Government
• 2009 – Yeditepe University
• 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

Experience
 

• FMV Işık Highschool
• İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
• Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
• Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
• Yeditepe University

Fields of Study and Interests

 Cosmetic Applications Pediatric Dermatology Allergic skin diseases

 Nail Diseases Laser Applications

 Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Autoimmune bullous diseases

 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Sexually transmitted diseases

 hair diseases

 Dermoscopy Skin biopsy Nevus monitoring Filling applications

 Skin tumor surgery and follow-up Botulinum toxin applications Mesotherapy applications

PRP Scar treatment

 spot treatment

 Education

 Load. Lecturer (6 YEARS) Uludağ University

 Faculty of Medicine 2015 Specialization in Medicine

 Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

 Career

 Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Service 2015-2016

 Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

Publications: Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of

omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT specialist. He has clinical experience in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear diseases, hearing loss, head and neck surgery, salivary gland diseases, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas worked as an ENT specialist at Ankara Etimesgut Sait Ertürk State Hospital from 2023 to 2024. He also served at Mardin Midyat State Hospital from 2022 to 2023. He completed his assistant physician training at Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2017 and 2022.

Dr. Ibas has published several peer-reviewed articles. His research covers topics such as preauricular iatrogenic epidermoid cysts, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, the use of probiotics in otitis media, and the anti-inflammatory effects of naringenin in otitis media. He earned his medical degree from Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Derya Can has been an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Medipol Health Group since 2021. She diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and mucosa. Her areas of expertise include eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, sexually transmitted infections, warts, herpes, shingles, and fungal infections.

Dr. Can manages both benign and malignant skin tumors. She also treats hair and nail disorders, vitiligo, and other common skin conditions. She performs advanced procedures such as hair transplantation and PRP therapy for hair loss.

Dr. Ali Sadioglu is a double board-certified plastic surgeon. He is known for his skill in both aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgeries. He has nearly 20 years of experience. Dr. Sadioglu has performed thousands of procedures, including rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, and breast surgery.

He is dedicated to patient safety and provides personalized care. His patients report high satisfaction rates. Dr. Sadioglu earned advanced degrees from the University of British Columbia and Louisiana State University. He completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. His credentials and experience make him a respected leader in plastic surgery.

Dr. Cem Çerkez is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his specialization in plastic surgery in 2012. In 2015, he founded Renovium Clinic. Dr. Çerkez is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advancing techniques in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

During his residency, Dr. Çerkez was actively involved in scientific research. He continues to develop his skills by attending national and international conferences. He is a respected member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Hala Ibrahim Elgmati is a skilled hair transplant surgeon with over 15 years of experience. She focuses on Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and has completed more than 1,000 FUE hair transplants.

Dr. Elgmati received medical training in both Libya and the United States. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and the British Medical Association in the UK. Her memberships reflect her dedication to high standards in hair restoration.