Page 5 - Best surgeons in Turkey: TOP 332 doctors

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

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for colorectal and hernia surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Alper Toker specializes in advanced thoracic surgery as Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focused on robotic and complex thoracic procedures
• Former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Recognized with multiple awards for thoracic surgery research
• Trained at leading institutions including West Virginia University

Specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with training at MDA Cancer Center in Houston and Lille University Hospital in France.

• 33 years of experience of experience in general and breast surgery
• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and other leading centers
• Expert in diagnosis and monitoring with sophisticated techniques

Dr. Neslihan Demirci is a hair transplant specialist. She has practiced since 2014 and has led more than 2,500 hair transplant procedures. Her work focuses on precision, safety, and natural results.

She heads the Hair Transplant Team. In the operating room, she sets clear quality standards and plans each case individually. She has experience with patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Her approach combines careful planning, an eye for aesthetics, patient-centered care, and strict safety and hygiene standards.

Over 55,000 surgical cases performed in 26 years of experience – Dr. Akcay specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Published 201 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery

Prof. Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular and endovascular surgeon. He became a professor in 1996. He trained in arterial surgery at Charing Cross Hospital in 1989. He passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery exam in 2010.

He has performed more than 2,500 operations since 1985. These include Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass in 1989 and the first endovascular aneurysm repair in 1998. His record includes 400 carotid endarterectomies, 150 EVARs, and more than 1,000 lower-extremity reconstructions. Since 2003, he has performed carotid, renal, and peripheral balloon-stent and hybrid procedures. He teaches at Istanbul Faculty. He has practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2003.

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik founded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine's Pediatric Surgery Department and authored key textbooks in the field.

• Over 49 years of experience specializing in pediatric surgery and urology
• Trained at London's renowned Hospital for Sick Children
• Author of 'Newborn Surgery' and other pediatric surgery textbooks
• Active member of Turkish Pediatric Surgery Society
• Continues practice at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Cakar combines academic expertise with clinical practice in pediatric surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal and colorectal surgeries
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• University lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in newborn resuscitation and pediatric intensive care

Specializes in chest diseases and thoracic surgery with leadership roles at top Turkish hospitals.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in pulmonary medicine and thoracic surgery
• Former Chief Physician and Chief of Chest Diseases Clinic at Heybeliada Hospital
• Served as Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Dr. Omer Uslukaya specializes in laparoscopic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, with 50+ scientific publications in the field.

• 24 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in neck dissection at Ohio State University
• Expertise in laparoscopic splenectomy and breast surgery
• Author of numerous studies on pancreatitis and wound healing

Dr. Pelin Basim brings 26 years of experience of surgical experience across multiple hospitals, including Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

• Specializes in general surgical procedures
• Gained trauma experience at Selimpaşa Emergency Hospital
• Worked at Basaksehir State Hospital for 26 years of experience
• Provides patient-centered surgical care at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Performed 1,100+ pediatric surgeries – Dr. Alptekin specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Şişli Kolan International Hospital.

• 23 years of experience of experience in pediatric surgery
• Trained in robotic and laparoscopic interventions
• Completed residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Focuses on neonatal surgery and pediatric urology

Dr. Kandogan is a prolific researcher with articles published in 28 international refereed journals and presentations at 17 international scientific meetings.

• Extensive experience in academic and clinical settings
• Published in 55 national refereed journals
• Presented at 56 national scientific meetings
• Member of 32 domestic and 6 international panels