Page 9 - Best surgeons in Turkey: TOP 332 doctors

Prof. Dr. Cemal Asım Kutlu is a leading thoracic surgeon in Istanbul. He heads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Central Hospital. He has decades of experience and international training. He is known for complex thoracic surgery and innovative techniques.

He achieved several firsts in Turkey. These include the first successful lung transplantation, the first robotic lobectomy, and the first Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP). His expertise includes lung transplantation; VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) and robotic thoracic surgery; tracheal and bronchial surgery; lung cancer surgery; and pleural diseases.

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University – Turkey's top nutrition program – specializing in dietary management for surgical patients.

• Completed specialized training in bariatric and metabolic nutrition
• Extensive experience with post-surgical dietary plans in hospital settings
• Focuses on nutrition for chronic conditions and digestive health
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Specializes in thoracic surgical oncology with expertise in VATS and lung transplantation at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Trained in thoracic surgery at University of Paris-Sud
• Member of The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 international papers on thoracic surgery
• Performs complex procedures like tracheal surgery

Prof. Dr. Adem Dervisoglu specializes in minimally invasive and endocrine surgery with training from top institutions including San Francisco University.

• Over of experience in visceral and endocrine surgery
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive techniques in Hamburg
• Member of the Association of Endocrine Surgery
• Specializes in surgical treatment of obesity with adjustable gastric band

Performed over 34,000 surgeries – Dr. Ahmetoglu specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on high-volume surgical cases at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified with 23 years of experience of experience
• Published 60 scientific papers in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Dr. Datli specializes in complex reconstructive surgeries, including microsurgery techniques learned at ASAN Medical Centre in Seoul.

• Expert in face and neck lifts, mommy makeovers, and lipedema surgery
• Fellowship-trained in microsurgery – ideal for delicate reconstructions
• Published multiple studies on innovative flap techniques for wound healing
• Practices at Liv Hospital Ulus, a leading facility in Istanbul

Dr. Levhi Akin specializes in advanced general and laparoscopic surgeries at Liv Hospital Ulus, with a focus on digestive system disorders.

• 40 years of experience of surgical experience
• Performs minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopic gallbladder removal
• Specializes in complex cases including pancreatic and colon cancers
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations

Professor Koray Acarli is a liver, pancreas, and bile duct surgery specialist with over 36 years of experience of experience, focusing on complex HPB cancers.

• Fellowship-trained in liver transplantation at Mount Sinai in New York
• Former Head of the Organ Transplant Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Specializes in removing difficult-to-treat benign and malignant tumors
• Expert in procedures for gallstones, strictures, and pancreatitis

Specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Pera combines extensive training with a passion for patient care at Hospitaprime Clinic.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Expert in complex dental and facial reconstructions
• Founder of Hospitaprime Clinic, focusing on advanced dental services
• Rotations in Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, and Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ali Cem Oktay specializes in transformative plastic surgery, focusing on breast lifts and rhinoplasty at Private Çevre Hospital.

• Active in plastic surgery research and continuous education
• Member of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Trained at Mersin University, a leading institution in Turkey
• Specializes in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures