Best Umbilical hernia Doctors in Turkey — TOP 65

Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 laparoscopic hernia surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 19 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Founding faculty member at Istinye University
• Accredited by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Merve Karli has performed over 1,000 operations specializing in laparoscopic and open hernia surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 13 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Focuses on benign anorectal diseases and breast diseases

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery, with training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery and Gastroenterology Surgery
• Trained in the US at top institutions like MD Anderson
• Actively involved in teaching and surgical training programs
• Pioneered units for advanced laparoscopic and inflammatory bowel disease surgery

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic surgery, with a strong focus on gastrointestinal procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Extensive experience in colorectal and bariatric surgeries
• Research contributions in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Member of several prestigious surgical associations

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal surgeon and Medical Director at VM Medical Park Florya. He is a robotic surgery trainer using the Da Vinci system. Dr. Alis treats obesity, colorectal conditions, and complex digestive diseases. He has authored over 70 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Active member of SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Served as a manager at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training Hospital.

Dr. Yilmaz brings over a decade of surgical experience, specializing in umbilical hernia repair at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Holds a Doctorate in General Surgery from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Practiced at multiple state hospitals, gaining broad experience
• Currently performs surgeries at a leading university hospital

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Aliosmanoglu has performed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate and 1,000 liver transplants with 90% success at Medicalpark Hospital.

• Professor at Akdeniz University's General Surgery Department
• Specializes in complex hepatobiliary and transplant surgeries
• Managed Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Published research on liver and pancreatic damage prevention

Specializes in hernia surgery, including open and laparoscopic techniques for umbilical hernias at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Member of the General Surgery Clinic at Taksim Education and Research Hospital

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive techniques for umbilical hernia repair, with over three decades of surgical experience.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital
• Holds certifications in surgical endoscopy from Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
• Expertise in abdominal hernias and complex surgical cases

Dr. Osman Civil brings extensive experience from Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in hernia surgeries at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Surgical Association & Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Trained in General Surgery at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Balcioglu specializes in umbilical hernia treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, combining surgical precision with patient-centered care.

• Trained at Marmara University's General Surgery Department
• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in English
• Published in both local and international medical journals
• Attended numerous local and international medical congresses

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

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

• Specializes in natural-looking results for reconstructive procedures
• Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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

• Over 35 years of experience of experience as a General Surgery Specialist
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, a leading medical center
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Expert in colorectal, hepatobiliary, and gastrointestinal surgeries

Specialist in pediatric surgery with extensive training and experience in umbilical hernia procedures.

• Lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• Attended multiple specialized courses in pediatric surgery

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik specializes in pediatric surgery and urology, with decades of experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 49 years of experience of experience in pediatric surgery
• Founding chairman of Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Author of multiple pediatric surgery textbooks
• Member of Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society

Prof. Cevper Ersoz specializes in minimally invasive urological procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

• Over 130 national and international publications
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Trained at University of Michigan's urology department
• Recipient of Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive hernia repair experience
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive procedures
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Holds professorship at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine