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Zulfu Sertkaya

  • 2.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics
  • Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

    Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

    In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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Vasectomy
$2,190 - $2,190
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

  • 4.7 Excellent 424 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques in general surgery.
    • Focus on diseases including hernias, gallbladder, and obesity.
    • International training in Europe and the Americas.
    • Renowned for high success rates in minimally invasive procedures.
    • Recognized authority in digestive surgery.
    • Holds a certificate in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.
    • Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC).
    • Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
    • Provides online consultations for surgical assessments.
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Laparoscopic prostatectomy
$18,794 - $21,144
Bladder removal
$29,366 - $34,065
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
$16,410 - $21,880
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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Surgery
$15,000 - $18,000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$15,000 - $15,000
Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
$13,675 - $14,769
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Ediz Altinli

  • 4.6 Excellent 124 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    General Surgery Specialist

    2016 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY AND ATAŞEHİR HOSPITALS

    Director of the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases

    2015 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY HOSPITAL

    Director of Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal System Motility Unit

    2012 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    TC ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT

    Faculty Member, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

    2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

    Chief of General Surgery Clinic

    2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

    Deputy Chief of General Surgery Clinic

    2005 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic

    2003 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH SISLI ETFAL EA HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic

    1997 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    TC ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Clinical Chief Assistant of the Department of General Surgery

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Pancreatic cancer surgery
$12,000 - $15,000
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
$3,000 - $7,000
Thyroidectomy
$11,000 - $11,000
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 124 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  •  

    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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Pancreatic cancer surgery
$12,000 - $15,000
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
$3,000 - $7,000
Thyroidectomy
$11,000 - $11,000
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Senay Yilmaz

  • 4.5 Good 34 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Senay Yilmaz is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist. She has performed over 9,000 surgeries, including advanced procedures like strabismus surgery. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

    She has published three scientific articles and has presented her research at national and international congresses, including the European Strabismological Association. Her work highlights her expertise and dedication to ophthalmology.

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Surgery
$2,190 - $3,280
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Erman Aytac

  • 4.6 Excellent 124 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Pancreatic cancer surgery
$12,000 - $15,000
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
$3,000 - $7,000
Thyroidectomy
$11,000 - $11,000
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Jose Maria Raventos

  • 4.7 Excellent 424 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a surgeon with 49 years of experience. He specializes in general, abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery. He is known for his advanced laparoscopic skills. Dr. Raventos is also highly experienced in thyroid surgery, including complex thyroid cancer cases.

    He has made important contributions to surgical research and education. He has published many scientific articles and is active in several professional associations. Dr. Raventos earned his medical degrees from the University of Barcelona and the University of Minnesota. He completed his residencies at the Red Cross Hospital of Barcelona and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty and the Surgical Associate Surgeons group.

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Laparoscopic prostatectomy
$18,794 - $21,144
Bladder removal
$29,366 - $34,065
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
$16,410 - $21,880
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Lana Bijelic

  • 4.7 Excellent 424 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Specializes in oncological surgery, particularly peritoneal carcinomatosis.
    • Part of Teknon Oncology Institute's Carcinomatosis Surgical Group.
    • International practice in USA, Spain, and Croatia.
    • Performed over 1300 surgeries with a focus on peritoneal malignancies.
    • Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
    • Member of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
    • Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO).
    • Provides online consultations for surgical treatment planning.
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Laparoscopic prostatectomy
$18,794 - $21,144
Bladder removal
$29,366 - $34,065
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
$16,410 - $21,880
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Harald Rosen

  • 4.6 Excellent 151 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Harald Rosen is a leading abdominal surgeon. He specializes in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and bariatric surgeries. His expertise includes complex procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric anastomosis. Dr. Rosen is known for his research on improving the quality of life for rectal cancer patients after surgery. He also has a strong academic background in surgical oncology, with a focus on gastroenterology and breast cancer.

    Dr. Rosen is President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Vienna Medical School. He is accredited by the European Council for Surgical Qualifications and the Austrian Medical Council. Dr. Rosen has performed over 5,000 advanced surgeries with excellent results. He has published widely and is often invited as a visiting professor around the world.

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Walter Klepetko

  • 4.6 Excellent 151 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Prof. Dr. Walter Klepetko is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon and head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, and Wiener Privatklinik. He is credited with initiating the Vienna Lung Transplant Program and co-developing the surgical technique of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In 2018, he successfully performed a lung transplant on three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda.
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Alper Sismanoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Arti IVF Cliniс
  • Arti Clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, guaranteeing top-notch care for international patients. The multilingual team is proficient in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.

    Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Alper Sismanoglu is also an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Medical Faculty of Istanbul Altınbaş University. He has over 20 publications in international and national journals. Dr. Sismanoglu is a sought-after expert frequently featured on Turkish TV shows and in various media outlets.

    "Being a proud father of two amazing daughters, I deeply understand the importance of family. Throughout my medical career, my primary focus has been on assisting couples who long to have children. So, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm more than happy to lend a helping hand!" says Dr. Alper.

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
    • Reproductive Medical and Surgery Association of Turkey (UTD)
    • Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TJOD)
    • Turkish Association of Reproductive Health and Infertility (TSRM)

    SPECIALIZATIONS 

    • IVF treatment
    • Obstetrics
    • Infertility and reproductive endocrinology
    • Gynecological endoscopy
    • Infertility surgery
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Naci Karacaoglan

  • 4.5 Good 470 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in a wide range of procedures such as hair transplants, liposuction, vaginoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. He has been recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey and has received an award from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert'. He is also a member of several international societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
Lung cancer surgery
$11,500 - $14,000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$7,000 - $8,000
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Cemal Kara

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon with 26 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic and weight-loss surgeries. He has performed more than 6,200 procedures. Dr. Kara co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center and is recognized as a leader in his field.

    He holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association, awarded in 2008. Dr. Kara has received several awards in both international and national scientific competitions. He invented and patented a laparoscopic surgical instrument. He has also published over 30 medical articles.

    Dr. Kara is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, and the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

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Surgeon's portfolio
Hemorrhoidectomy
$2,937 - $2,937
Umbilical hernia repair
$3,524 - $3,524
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Ron Arbel

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Doctor Ron Arbel is an experienced and highly-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and innovative cartilage treatment and regeneration techniques. He is an expert in arthroscopic techniques, stem cells therapy, tendon damage and joint replacements. He has held positions as the head of the orthopedic department at Ichilov Medical Center and senior physician at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and is a member of various medical organizations.

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Hasan Fevzi Batirel

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    PRIVATE ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2010 - 2021, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Thoracic Surgery Specialist

    2009 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    KARTAL LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Deputy Clinic Chief












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Enucleation of eye
$2,070 - $2,070
Mohs microsurgery
$26,910 - $26,910
Resection of glioma
$15,000 - $25,000
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Manuela Seifert

  • 4.6 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Dr. Manuela Seifert is a top German breast specialist.

    Specialty

    Dr. Manuela Seifert is a specialist in diagnostics, therapy and aftercare of breast diseases and sonography.

    Dr. Seifer applies breast conserving operations as a key treatment method.

    Work experience

    • Since 2016 – Head of Breast Clinic at Medical Center in Solingen
    • 2012-2016 – Breast & senology specialist at Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal
    • 2001-2012 – Senior gynecologist and obstetrician in the Gynecology & Obstetrics Department at Klinikverbund St. Antonius und St. Josef GmbH.

    Education

    • The Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University – Degree in general medicine
    • Klinikverbund St. Antonius und St. Josef GmbH – Specialty in gynecology and obstetrics.
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Gastroectomy
$27,017 - $27,017
Breast cancer surgery
$5,000 - $7,000
Removal of meningioma
$23,493 - $23,493
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Özgür Ağlamış

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Özgür Ağlamış Barbieplasty Inventor
  • Dr. Özgür Ağlamış is an American board-certified cosmetic gynecologist. He is known for his skill in vaginal rejuvenation and vaginismus treatments. He graduated from Gazi University. He completed his specialty training at Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Training & Research Hospital, the largest center for obstetrics and gynecology in Turkey.

    Since 2018, Dr. Ağlamış has helped hundreds of patients. He developed a vaginismus protocol that shortens treatment to just 1-2 days. He uses advanced surgical and non-surgical methods that are recognized worldwide. He also attends international conferences and training sessions. Dr. Ağlamış speaks English fluently.

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Armando Torres

  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, Ortodoncia CDMX
  • SIMPLIFIED RESUME:  

    .- DENTAL SURGEON.  

    .- SPECIALIST IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY.  

    .- MASTER'S DEGREE IN DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY, PERIODONTICS AND ORAL SURGERY.  

    .- HIGH SPECIALTY IN ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY.  

    .- HIGH SPECIALTY IN ATM SURGERY AND JOINT PROSTHESES.  

    .-CERTIFIED BY THE MEXICAN COUNCIL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY.  

    .-MEMBER OF THE STAFF OF THE ANGELES MEDICAL GROUP.  

    .-24 YEARS AS A PROFESSOR OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY AT THE U.N.A.M.  

    .-ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL.  

     

    24 YEARS OF PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINE  

          

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Antanas Mickevicius

  • 4.7 Excellent 121 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

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Hemorrhoidectomy
$1,800 - $1,800
Laparoscopic prostatectomy
$6,343 - $6,343
Thyroidectomy
$3,994 - $3,994
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