Page 2 - Best Appendectomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 38 doctors

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a skilled General Laparoscopic Surgeon. He specializes in advanced digestive surgeries such as inguinal hernia repair, hemicolectomy, appendectomy, laparoscopic gall bladder removal, and Whipple’s procedure. He has worked at top Turkish hospitals, including Gazi University, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, and the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Gokakin has treated complex conditions like pancreatic head cancer, cholecystitis, and complicated appendicitis. He is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery and liver transplantation. He currently practices at Medicana INT Hospital Ankara. His clinic hours are Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm.

Vahit Onur Gül graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1998. He became a general surgeon specialist in 2009 and a general surgery associate professor in 2020. He served as a military doctor in almost every city in our country. He received training in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland. He participated in many advanced laparoscopic surgery courses both domestically and internationally. He presented numerous oral and written papers at conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery, thyroid and breast surgery. He is currently serving at Ankara Koru Hospital. His medical interests include:

Robotic Surgery

Obesity Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Breast Surgery

Endocrine (Thyroid-Goiter) Surgery

Oncologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Anal Region Diseases

Hernia Surgery

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey. He has over 28 years of clinical experience. He specializes in colorectal, endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgeries. He also treats thyroid and breast diseases.

Dr. Baykan has published several articles on colon cancer in national and international journals. He completed advanced training at St. Mark’s Hospital in London, the University of Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic in the USA. He holds important academic and surgical roles at top hospitals in Turkey.

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, trained in Scotland, and brings over 15 years of surgical expertise to VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Associate Professor in General Surgery since 2020
• Published over 20 articles in national and international journals
• Expert in kidney transplant and general surgery
• Received 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the Ministry of Health

Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev performs both laparoscopic and open appendectomy operations at Erdem Hospital.

• Experienced in a wide range of gastrointestinal surgeries
• Skilled in both laparoscopic and open techniques
• Handles complex cases requiring precision and care

Over 6,200 treatments performed in 26 years – Dr. Kara is a leading general surgeon at Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Invented a patented laparoscopic surgical instrument
• Specializes in both cosmetic and weight-loss surgeries
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association

Education

Medical Doctor Education: Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2008, Istanbul/Turkey
General Surgery Residency: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Tokat Erba State Hospital, 2008-2012, Tokat/Turkey
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2012-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Ağrı Doğubeyazıt State Hospital, 2018-2020, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
Turkish Surgical Association

Prof. Aydin brings decades of surgical expertise, specializing in gastroenterology surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• General Surgery Specialist since 1997
• Fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology Surgery
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Inonu University

Dr. Onalan specializes in laparoscopic hernia surgery – a minimally invasive approach that typically means faster recovery.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in both open and laparoscopic hernia techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic interventions like gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Dr. Osman Aktas has specialized in minimally invasive surgical techniques since 1995, performing countless laparoscopic appendectomies at Avicenna International Hospital.

• 30+ years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques in Germany
• Specializes in complex cases like intestinal obstructions
• Former head of general surgery departments at multiple military hospitals

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 30 years of surgical expertise, specializing in appendectomies at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive training at top Turkish institutions
• Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University – recognized for surgical education
• Completed advanced studies in health law to ensure patient-centered care
• Performs both traditional and laparoscopic appendectomy techniques

Specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing extensive academic and clinical expertise to appendectomies.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Decades of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Akdeniz University
• Previously served as an associate professor

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 20+ years of surgical expertise to appendectomies at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Board-certified general surgeon with professorship in the field
• Specializes in minimally invasive and emergency surgical techniques
• Active member of Turkish Surgical Association and National Trauma Society
• Published 50+ research papers on surgical procedures