Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Emre Turkmen is a specialized ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Estemarley Clinic in Istanbul. He focuses on rhinoplasty, ear aesthetics, and sinus surgery. Dr. Turkmen is an active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS).

• Completed sinus surgery training in Germany and maxillofacial surgery courses in Turkey.
• Treats complex nasal conditions including deviated septums, polyps, and chronic sinusitis.
• Performs surgical and non-surgical nose corrections, including wide and bulbous nose rhinoplasty.
• Served as a chief physician during his medical practice at a state hospital.

Specializations

Adult and Pediatric ENT Diseases

Plastic Surgery Procedures (Rhinoplasty, Protruding Ear Correction)

Filling-Botox Procedures

Endoscopic/Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery

Tonsil and Adenoid Operations with Plasma-Evaporation Method

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Specializations

Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries

Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery

Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery

Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery

Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in thyroid surgery and bariatric procedures. Dr. Tekelioglu conducted research on TSH suppression at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high patient safety standards.

• Performs robotic weight-loss surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
• Treats complex hernias including umbilical, inguinal, and incisional types.
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and metabolic surgery for obesity.
• Treats proctological conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal atresia.

Dr. Asli Datli is a plastic surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She completed a prestigious microsurgery fellowship at ASAN Medical Centre in South Korea. Dr. Datli specializes in facial rejuvenation, mommy makeovers, and complex reconstructive procedures. She uses techniques like deep plane facelifts and Vaser liposuction to achieve natural results.

• Specializes in lipedema surgery and body contouring after massive weight loss.
• Treats diabetic foot conditions and performs hidradenitis suppurativa surgery.
• Co-authored a textbook chapter on surgical flaps in wound healing with Springer.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for excellence in surgical outcomes.

Dr. Hakan Teoman Yanar is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic procedures. Dr. Yanar holds an Honorary Diploma from the European Board of Surgery in Emergency Surgery.

• Completed surgical training at the University of Southern California and Keck School of Medicine.
• Treats colon, stomach, and esophagus cancers using robotic and laparoscopic techniques.
• Expert in emergency surgical cases such as acute cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
• Member of the International Society of Surgery and the Turkish Society of Surgery.

Dr. Adnan Sayar is a thoracic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer and complex chest diseases. He holds FETCS certification from the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Sayar performs tracheal reconstruction, lung transplantation, and pediatric thoracic procedures.

• Served on the Turkish Ministry of Health Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee.
• Completed fellowships at Kyoto University in Japan and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
• Treats lung cancer through minimally invasive segmentectomy and pneumonectomy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a designated Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Koray Acarli is a professor of general and HPB surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in treating complex diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. Dr. Acarli is a former head of the Organ Transplant Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He completed clinical research training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

• Served as head of the Liver Transplant Center at Istanbul University.
• Treats malignant conditions including cholangiocarcinoma, Klatskin tumors, and gallbladder cancer.
• Manages benign and obstructive diseases such as biliary strictures and pancreatitis.
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Medical Fields of Interest 

• Thoracoscopic and Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery 

• Lung Cancers 

• Trachea Surgery 

• Lung Transplantation 

• Lung Biopsy • Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) 

• Diaphragmatic Surgery • Surgery of Pleural Diseases 

• Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

Education 

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 

•Istanbul Galatasaray High School 

• Primary Education Ankara, Samsun, Izmir 

Dr. Eren Pera is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the founder of Hospitaprime Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in zygomatic implants, orthognathic surgery, and TMJ disorders. Dr. Pera has undergone multi-disciplinary training in plastic surgery and emergency medicine at Ankara University. He currently practices at Memorial Hospital while leading his private facility.

• Performs complex jaw alignment procedures and facial aesthetic surgeries.
• Focuses on zygomatic implantology for patients with severe bone loss.
• Works at Hospitaprime, an official partner of Straumann and Dentsply Sirona.
• Practices at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Burak Ozkan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He sits on several executive boards, including the International Society of Burn Injuries. Dr. Ozkan is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS). He focuses on reconstructive microsurgery, aesthetic face surgery, and complex burn treatment.

• Awarded the Professor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize by the ISBI.
• Completed surgical fellowships at prestigious centers in Tokyo, Seoul, and Ghent.
• Treats lymphedema and performs breast reconstruction after oncology procedures.
• Member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS).

Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. He has performed over 6,200 procedures. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, weight-loss surgery, and cancer treatment. Dr. Kara patented a unique laparoscopic surgical instrument he invented. He co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center in Turkey.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association.
• Uses a patented device designed specifically for gastric sleeve surgery.
• Published over 30 medical articles in professional journals.
• Works at Medical Park İzmir, a JCI-accredited facility with an 90% success rate.

Dr. Yasin Kulaksiz is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in cosmetic and functional nasal surgery, including complex revision rhinoplasty. Dr. Kulaksiz is a member of the European Rhinologic Society. He authored a 2024 book chapter on practical approaches in medical aesthetics.

• Performs open, closed, and ultrasonic rhinoplasty techniques for natural-looking results.
• Treats functional breathing issues through septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with robotic surgical systems.
• Maintains a robust academic profile with multiple international publications in craniofacial surgery.

He continued his education at Istanbul Kuleli Military High School in 1998. She studied medicine at Gülhane Military Medical Faculty between 2002-2008. Later, she completed her specialty training in Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery clinic.

He worked as a specialist physician at Yozgat City Hospital and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. During this period, he participated in congresses, conferences and presentations on Plastic Surgery. His articles have been published in national and international journals.

Dr. Caner Gelbal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He has contributed to international plastic surgery science at the European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Dr. Gelbal treats both aesthetic and reconstructive cases in Istanbul. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

• Holds personal certifications in microsurgery and animal research.
• Specials in body contouring, breast surgery, and hair transplantation.
• Presented research on bone survival and fat graft success in Munich.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including gynaecomastia surgery and tummy tucks.

Dr. Gokhan Yilmaz is a general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in colorectal, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Yilmaz previously served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a top Turkish medical institution.

• Performs complex procedures like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon.
• Treats conditions including inguinal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and fibrocystic breast disease.
• Conducted surgical research and trained new surgeons as a university faculty member.
• Works at a facility that earned 95.4 out of 96.4 points for healthcare quality.