Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a transplant surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He has performed 1,000+ liver transplants with a 90% success rate. He also completed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate. Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex organ transplantation and surgical oncology.

• Serves as a professor at the Medical Park Organ Transplantation Unit.
• Former manager of the Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University.
• Performs high-complexity procedures including Whipple surgery and liver resections.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Mehmet Mehdi Deniz is an Associate Professor of surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in bariatric surgery and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Dr. Deniz is a certified member of the Turkish Surgical Association. He treats obesity and complex gastrointestinal disorders in Istanbul.

• Co-authored over nine international publications with move than 180 citations.
• Held teaching roles for over 250 medical students at Istanbul Esenyurt University.
• Maintains membership in the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD).
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Dr. Levent Kaptanoglu is a general surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is a member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie. Dr. Kaptanoglu completed a fellowship at the Northwestern University Transplantation Unit in Chicago.

• Specializes in complex procedures like Whipple surgery and liver resection.
• Treats conditions including liver hemangioma, pancreatic cysts, and obesity.
• Performs surgeries for breast, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers.
• Sits on the boards of the Breast Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery Associations.

Dr. Osman Civil is a general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Civil completed his surgical training at the Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, liver resections, and colectomies.
• Treats various conditions such as pancreatic cysts, hemorrhoids, and inguinal hernias.
• Maintains professional memberships in the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society.

Dr. Hanifi Onalan is an oncology and general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss procedures and digestive system surgeries. Dr. Onalan has performed gastric sleeve and balloon procedures for over 15 years at Atlas. He previously served as a surgeon at Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Expertise includes gallbladder, thyroid, and hernia surgeries.
• Certified in videoendoscopy from Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital.
• Performs complex procedures like colectomy, liver resection, and pancreatic surgery.
• Treats patients at an AACI-accredited facility following international safety standards.

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ali Karahan is a hair transplant surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. He blends expertise in anesthesiology with hair restoration to ensure patient comfort. Dr. Karahan formerly managed hair transplant units at Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa hospitals. He specializes in achieving natural-looking results for hair restoration patients.

• Specialized in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı Training Hospital.
• Participates in national and international hair transplantation conferences.
• Treats patients at Quartz Hospital, an Istanbul center serving 6,500 people annually.
• Performed hair restoration procedures in various top Turkish medical networks.

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in laser and laparoscopic surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her online consultation provides expert surgical guidance for breast, colorectal, and hernia conditions.

• Follows minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time and patient discomfort
• Performs local laparoscopic day surgery for cysts near the tailbone
• Treats hemorrhoids using advanced Longo and laser surgical techniques
• Writes as a columnist for two professional medical journals
• Trained in general surgery at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Tubitak Technology Award finalist Dr. Gursel Saka provides an online consultation with Surgeon for complex orthopedic cases. He practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in pelvis–acetabulum surgery to repair hip socket and pelvic ring fractures
• Uses MAKOplasty robotic technology for high-precision total hip and knee replacements
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Treats advanced spinal conditions including scoliosis and herniated discs
• Expert in reconstructive trauma surgery and complex bone injuries

Dr. Sema Karakas is a gynecologic oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for uterine and ovarian cyst removal. Dr. Karakas treats complex conditions like uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancers. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 250,000 patients annually.

• Performs scarless tubal ligation and hysterectomy using V-NOTES techniques.
• Treats HPV and performs diagnostic colposcopy, LEEP, and conization.
• Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical options.
• Provides surgical treatment for endometriosis and hysteroscopic polyp removal.

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a specialized general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He provides online consultation with Surgeon for complex cases including pancreatic, breast, and stomach cancers.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for high-precision, minimally invasive procedures
• Applies HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered during surgery to treat advanced abdominal cancers
• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex operation to remove pancreatic tumors
• Assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Expertise includes treating hernias and gastrointestinal disorders like sigmoid adenocarcinoma

Professor Altan Kir specializes in robotic lung surgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He provides an online consultation with a surgeon to discuss complex thoracic oncology cases.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Brompton Hospital
• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for less invasive surgery and faster recovery
• Certified by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Treats lung cancer at various stages including advanced stage 4 cases
• Works in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine to provide expert surgical care

Dr. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Dr. Cengiz Dibekoglu performed the first robotic general surgery operation in Turkey. He is a specialist in laparoscopy and robotic procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Dibekoglu focuses on colorectal, gastrointestinal, and weight loss surgeries. He trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic gastroectomy, gastric sleeve, and bypass surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including hiatal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and liver hemangiomas.
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University.

2,500+ procedures performed – Dr. Demirci heads the hair transplant team at Men's Health Clinics.

• Provides surgical case reviews during online consultations for international patients
• Leads clinical teams with a focus on medical safety and high hygiene standards
• Specializes in advanced hair transplantation techniques with aesthetic planning
• Known for creating natural-looking results through individualized treatment plans
• Extensive experience working with patients from Canada and the United States

Dr. Murat Atay is a breast and general surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed specialized training in sentinel node mapping at the MDA Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Atay also held several surgical roles at Lille University Hospital in France. He focuses on breast and thyroid surgery as well as oncological procedures.

• Performs mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymphadenectomy.
• Treats conditions such as breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited smart hospital that treats 300,000 patients annually.
• Uses PET-MRI and mammography for precise diagnosis and monitoring.

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

Dr. Tolga Kandogan is an ENT specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He has published 28 articles in international refereed journals. Dr. Kandogan treats complex conditions including sleep apnea and sensorineural hearing loss. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with Da Vinci robotic systems.

• Presented research at over 15 international scientific meetings.
• Moderated 35 domestic panel conferences and live surgery sessions.
• Treats deviated septums, nasal polyps, and adenoids.
• Practice supports over 1,200 patients daily at a major multi-specialty hub.

A general surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. Pelin Basim offers online consultations for surgical cases.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital general surgery clinic
• Practiced as a specialist at Basaksehir State Hospital
• Experienced in emergency and trauma care at Selimpasa Hospital
• Works at a leading academic center in Istanbul