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Fahad Mawlood

Yavuz Selim Yildirim

  • 4.5 Good 162 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

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Ali Karahan

  • 4.4 Good 74 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital
  • Dr. Ali Karahan, born in 1970 in Kahramanmaraş, graduated from Trakya University

    Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He began his career as an emergency doctor and

    completed his specialization in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı

    Training and Research Hospital in 2004. Following this, he served as an

    anesthesiologist in various public and private hospitals.

    Since 2009, Dr. Karahan has specialized in hair transplantation in Istanbul, managing

    hair transplant clinics at prestigious hospitals such as Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa. His

    expertise in hair transplantation has led him to participate in numerous national and

    international conferences. Since 2019, he has continued to provide services in his own

    clinic, known for his skill in achieving natural and successful results.

    With over 25 years of experience and a strong dedication to his profession, Dr.

    Karahan is recognized as one of the leading figures in the field of hair transplantation

    in Turkey.

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu

  • 4.5 Good 162 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Pakize Eker Balcıoğlu is a board-certified general surgeon. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English program) and completed her residency at Marmara University. She has published many articles in local and international journals. She has also worked as a columnist for two medical publications.

    Dr. Balcıoğlu specializes in diagnosing and treating breast pain. She is experienced in advanced hemorrhoid therapies, including laser and Longo surgery. Her expertise also includes anal fissure management, pilonidal sinus day surgery, and lipoma excision. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital. She has made important contributions to surgical practice in her field.

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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.4 Good 82 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

    At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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Samet Yardimci

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  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
    Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

    İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

    2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

    2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Name-Surname: İbrahim Aliosmanoğlu 

    DOB: 08.02.1979 

    EDUCATION Degree Dept Univercity Year MD Medicine Uludağ Unv.Faculty of Medicine 

    1996-2002 Residency programe General Surgery Başkent Unv.Faculty of Medicine 2003-2008 

    POST-GRADUATE TRAINING Op.Dr. Surgeon in Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital 

    2009-2010 Assistant Profesor Dicle Unv.Faculty Of Medicine General Surgery Dept 2010-2013 Associate Profesor Akdeniz Unv.Faculty Of Medicine General Surgery Dept 

    2013-2014 Associate Profesor Akdeniz Unv.Faculty Of Medicine General Surgery Dept 

    2014-2016 Professor Medicalpark Hospital Complex Organ Transplantation Unit 2019- He has performed over 2000 various hepatobiliary surgeries with %95 success ratio and 1000 liver transplantation surgeries with %90 success ratio 

    ROJECTS 1. Effect of ellagic aside on experimental intraabdominal addsions on rats,Research Project, Dicle Unv Scientific Research Project (2012/38), 2012. 

    2. Effect of erythropoetinon serum and liver zinc-copper levels on rats experimental obstructive jaundice. Research Project, Dicle Unv Scientific Research Project (2011/42), 2011. 

    3.The protective effect of cafeic asside phenyl ester on rats pancreatic an hepatic damage due to izoniazide and riphampicine.Research project Dicle Unv Scientific Research Project (2010/26), 2010. 

    MANAGEMENT İSSUES 

    Responsible of Kidney Transplantation of Dicle Unv Hospitals– 2011 Responsible of Akdeniz University Hospital Hastanesi Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit (2015) Manager of Akdeniz University Hospital Hastanesi Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit (2015) 

     

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Hanifi Onalan

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

    Breast disease treatment and surgery

    Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

    Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

    Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

    Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

    Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

    Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

     

    2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

    1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

     

    1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

    1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

     

    Courses and Conferences

    Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Osman Civil

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    • 2020

    Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

    • 2019 - 2019

    TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2018 - 2018

    İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

    • 2018 - 2018

    TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2018

    MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

    • 2009 - 2009

    DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    • 2009 - 2009

    10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

    • 2008 - 2008

    TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

    • 2006 - 2012

    Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

     

    Education 

    • 2012

    ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

    • 2003

    KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Turgut Camkiran

  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Experience

     

    Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

    Çarşamba State Hospital (1987-2004)

    Arapgir State Hospital

    Incirli Hospital (1983-1985)

     

    Education

     

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Specialization

     

    Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

     

    National Surgery Congress

    Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Congresses

     

    Professional Memberships

     

    Laparoscopic Surgery Association

    National Association of Surgery

    Turkish Medical Association

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Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak

  • 1 Good 2 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics
  • Through rigorous training and practical experience, they have developed a deep understanding of Urology, earning recognition for their diagnostic skills and effective treatment approaches. Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak is a distinguished member of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM), a testament to their expertise and dedication in the field of sexual health. As a member of the ESSM, Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak remains connected to a network of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of sexual medicine. Their contributions to research, education, and clinical practice have earned them recognition from their peers and gratitude from the patients they serve. Furthermore, through their involvement with the ESSM, Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak stays abreast of the latest developments in sexual medicine, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the highest quality of care to their patients. Their commitment to excellence and their compassionate approach to patient care continue to make a meaningful impact on the field of sexual health.

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Alaettin Celik

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 48 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı İlyaslar Primary School in 1960, from Haydarpaşa High School in 1966, and from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1972. In the same year, he became an assistant in the 2nd Surgery Department of the Faculty of Medicine. Between November 1975 and February 1976, he completed his military service for 4 months at the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgery.

    To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to specialize further, he worked as a registrar at the University of London's "The Hospital for Sick Children" from 01.12.1978 to 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies and became an associate professor in 1982.

    In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department, which included a 30-bed inpatient unit, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants, and specialists. In 1988, he became a professor. In addition to leading the Pediatric Surgery Department, he served as the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. From 1995 to 1998, he was the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

    He is a specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology. He has numerous cited and published clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, expert theses, and free papers presented at domestic and international congresses. He is the author of several books, including Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), and Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

    He is a member of various professional medical associations, including the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed, and trained a large number of students, assistants, specialists, and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013 and retired due to age limits on 16.03.2016. His contracted working period at the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. He continues to work as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and participates in weekly meetings of the Council of Children's Tumors.

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Aziz Cataltepe

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2017
    Private Nisa Hospital

    2011 - 2017
    Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

    2007 - 2011
    Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

    Education

    2005
    Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

    2005
    Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

    2000
    İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

    2000
    İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

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Erol Kilic

  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Oncological Surgery

    Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

    Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

    Stomach Hernia Surgery

    Colon and Rectum Surgery

    Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

    Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

    Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Levent Akgun Kazak

  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

    Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

    Colon and Rectum Surgery

    Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

    Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

    Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

    Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Kadir Dicle

  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Obesity Surgery

    Metabolic Surgery

    Oncological Surgery

    Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

    Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

    Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

    Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

    Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Emir Nekay

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  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • 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

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Tarik Zafer Nursal

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal is a board-certified general surgeon. He specializes in hernia surgery, obesity surgery, and breast health. He completed his medical education and surgical training at Hacettepe University. He earned his specialist title in 1999. Dr. Nursal also holds the Turkish National Board Certificate, received in 2005. He has a two-year associate degree in Health Institutions Management from Anadolu University.

    He is an active member of several professional associations. These include the European Society of Endoscopic Surgery, Turkish Surgery Association, and Hernia Association. Dr. Nursal is known for his work in advanced surgical techniques and patient care in his areas of expertise.

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  • 4.3 Good 87 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medicana Atasehir Hospital
  • Professor Fatih Ağalar is a multi-discipline specialist in surgical treatment of stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, cancer of the intestine, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer. He is an expert in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and has earned 6 national and international awards in the field of oncological research. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in general, gastrointestinal visceral surgery, robotic surgery, mammoplasty, and senology. He has presented over 150 invited lectures and panel discussions in his area of interest.
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Onur Kesler

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Private Optimed Hospital
  • Having a deep interest in laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Onur Kesler has performed hundreds of obesity surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy, Roux En Y gastric by-pass, and mini-gastric bypass.

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk

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  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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