Page 4 - Best surgeons in Turkey: TOP 332 doctors

Dr. Sertac Demirel offers over 34 years of experience of surgical expertise at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specializing in general surgery.

• Served as Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hizmet Hospital
• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive clinical experience
• Special focus on comprehensive surgical treatments

The doctor is a specialist in Thoracic and Robotic Surgery, recognized as a top lung cancer expert. Since 2007, the doctor has been serving as a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. The doctor's education includes a medical degree from Karadeniz University Medical School and specialty education in Thoracic Surgery from Dicle University Medical Faculty. Further training was completed at London Royal Brompton Hospital and New York Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and Thorax Society.

Dr. Adnan Isgor has 35 years of experience of surgical experience, specializing in oncological surgeries at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Published 200+ articles and authored 4 books on surgical treatments
• Expert in thyroidectomy, hernia surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopy
• Founder of Istanbul Surgical Association and member of ACS
• Specializes in colon cancer, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid diseases

Dt. Arzu Tekkeli has worked at the Department of Dentistry, Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, since 2018. She previously worked at Avicenna Hope Hospital. She graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She began her studies in 1994.

Clinical focus: aesthetic dentistry, digital dentistry with CAD/CAM, and smile design.

Memberships: Turkish Dental Association, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Oral Implantology Association, Women’s Physicians Support Foundation, Contemporary Life Support Foundation. Programs attended: Implant-Der Academy and EDAD (Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association).

Associate Professor specializing in reproductive medicine and clinical trials – Dr. Polat blends surgical expertise with advanced research.

• Completed Master's in Clinical Trials at the University of London
• Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine at American Hospital
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Istanbul Goztepe Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Zehra Karaağaç specializes in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler, with extensive training in eyelid and tear duct procedures.

• Board-certified in ophthalmology with a focus on oculoplastic surgery
• Trained at Prof. Dr. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Bardak has won multiple international awards for innovative eye treatments. His research in advanced keratoconus and laser applications is globally recognized.

• 29 years of experience of experience in complex ophthalmic surgeries
• Fellowship-trained at University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Recipient of the prestigious Troutman Award for laser treatments
• Published extensively on oxidative stress in eye health
• Active in cutting-edge research on keratoconus therapies

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle – Dr. Karacaoglan brings over 33 years of experience of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in natural-looking results for reconstructive procedures and complex cases
• Fellowship-trained at leading US and Turkish institutions including the Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Performed over 1,100 plastic surgery procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

9,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Specialized in Eye Diseases at the same university
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Authored 3 publications and articles
• Presented research on surgical treatment of third cranial nerve palsy

Dr. Altinli leads the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• 29 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Former director of Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit
• Trained advanced laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul Science University
• Specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay specializes in eye health, offering a range of treatments and surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained in ophthalmology at Marmara University
• Member of prestigious societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Expert in cataract treatments and general eye care

Specializes in ocular oncology – Dr. Tuncer is experienced in radioactive plate treatment for intraocular tumors at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 24 years of experience of experience
• Executive Board Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit
• Editorial Board Member of Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology

Associate Professor Ersan Eroglu specializes in laparoscopic and endocrine surgeries at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 14 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy technique
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Published 16 scientific articles in national and international journals
• Lecturer at Istanbul Arel University, Faculty of Medicine

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Ersan is a highly experienced ophthalmologic surgeon at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery
• Member of multiple international ophthalmology societies including ESCRS and AAO
• Pioneered new techniques in eye and complementary medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital