83 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

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

• 19 years 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.

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

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. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

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

• 13 years 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

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
• Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
• Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a specialized fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University. Dr. Gozukucuk treats children for conditions like hernias, appendicitis, and congenital defects. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in treating inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and ankyloglossia.
• Published three articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Presented 13 research papers at international scientific meetings.
• Performs pediatric urological and cardiac surgical procedures.

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

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.

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 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

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

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 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