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
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
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
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
Professor Kyzas completed his PhD thesis in H&N Cancer with Honours (Αριστα), producing several highly cited influential publications. He has published > 70 scientific papers in high impact journals and has > 6000 citations.
Following his studies, Professor Kyzas has undertaken postgraduate training in the UK and was successful in securing a very competitive training post in the UK Higher Specialty Training Programme for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was trained in some of the biggest University Teaching hospitals in the North West of the UK. He has been awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by the General Medical Council (GMC). Subsequently, he was successful in securing one of the very few and prestigious UK-wide Training Interface (TIG) Fellowships in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. He has successfully completed his fellowship and was awarded the subspecialty of Head and Neck Surgery by the Joint Committee of Surgical training (JCST).
In 2014 he has been appointed as a permanent substantive Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgery in Manchester. He has treated hundreds of patients with Head and Neck cancer, offering state of the art major ablative and reconstructive surgery. He specialises in microvascular free tissue transfer and he has introduced and developed the 3D printer – personalised planning (PSP) reconstructive surgery in his hospital. He led his unit to become a reference centre by having the highest number of successful 3D PSP cases in the UK. Besides head and neck cancer, Professor Kyzas offers treatment to patients with facial skin cancer, oral and maxillofacial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland diseases, facial cosmetic surgery, surgery of the temporomandibular joint, and anything else within the broad spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has performed many thousands of surgical procedures and has vast experience in any oral and maxillofacial condition. He has a special interest in the use of laser for oral pathologies and he is the Principal Investigator for an international trial examining the effectiveness of Transoral Laser resection in Ηead and Νeck Cancer. He is a certified microvascular surgeon and has accreditation in advanced trauma life support (ATLS).
Just before the covid pandemic, Professor Kyzas was presented with a unique opportunity to lead on the development of a Head and Neck Cancer Service in Lancashire. Professor Kyzas and his team managed to establish the service within months, and throughout the challenging covid period. The ELHT H&N Unit now produces oncological outcomes that compare favourably with any major H&N unit worldwide. Professor Kyzas has been appointed as the Clinical Director for all cancer services in ELHT, covering population of > 1M people.
In 2021, Professor Kyzas has been awarded the highly prestigious Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award for his overall services in the NHS. He was the youngest consultant to achieve this award and the only Cypriot OMFS surgeon ever to be considered for one.
Professor Kyzas has a long history of involvement in medical research. In 2007 he has completed his PhD thesis which has resulted in several highly cited publications in some of the most prestigious medical journals. He has participated in international collaborations for the improvement of medical research (http://progress-partnership.org/publications) and some of his papers have had a significant impact in improving research methodology. He has given several invited international lectures, and he has presented in national and international conferences. He has been a panel member for the selection committees for trainees in every level in oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the UK. He is a regular peer-reviewer for many medical journals. He is the Lead trainer for the TIG H&N fellowship for his hospital and the Research Lead for his Deanery. He participates actively in Clinical Research, and he is the Principal Investigator for many clinical trials. He is a faculty member for the «Head and Neck resection tactics and free flap» course run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He offers themed training in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery to medical students. In 2018 he was awarded the «Surgical Educator Excellence Award» by Health Education North West (HEENW). In the same year, he was nominated as doctor of the year in Northern Care Alliance.
Professor Kyzas is the Chief Investigator of the MANTRA trial, a UK multicentre RCT with multimillion pounds NIHR funding, launched in July 2023. This is the biggest randomised controlled trial ever to be performed in the specialty of OMFS.
As a result of his outstanding clinical and research/academic achievements, Professor Kyzas has been appointed as a visiting Professor in OMFS H&N Surgery at Edge Hill University
In 2018 Professor Kyzas was elected as the Deputy Editor for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BJOMS). In January 2024, Professor Kyzas started his role as Editor in Chief for the BJOMS. This is the first time that a Greek Cypriot has ever been chosen for this highly prestigious role. Professor Kyzas sits in the council of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS).
Professor Kyzas is a fully accredited medical expert witness and has provided hundreds of medical expert negligence reports (πραγματογνώμονας). In June 2024, Professor Kyzas has completed his Degree in Law with Honours (Άριστα), becoming a member of a very prestigious club of medical professionals with an active interest and certified knowledge in medicolegal practice.
Professor Kyzas is a fully accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon on the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) UK, the Cyprus Medical Association (Cyprus), and the Cyprus Dental Association (Cyprus). In addition, he is also fully recognised and registered as Oral Surgeon by the General Dental Council (GDC) UK. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd), member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFSTEd), fellow of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS), member of the Hellenic Society of Head and Neck Oncology (HeSHNO) and member of the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (ECAMFS).
Professional Experience
Certification&Courses
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.
Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like POEM and ESD, offering minimally invasive solutions for complex gastrointestinal conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Prof. Kartal specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques at Anadolu Medical Center.
Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.
Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.
He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.
Specializes in thyroid and endocrine surgery with 49 years of experience. Prof. Raventos trains surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.
Expert in minimally invasive surgery with a focus on digestive tract procedures. Dr. Diez-Caballero Alonso combines academic excellence with practical surgical expertise.
Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis surgery, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.
Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle – Dr. Karacaoglan brings over 30 years of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.
Experience
2019 Medipol University Pendik Hospital
2016 - 2019 Medical Park Hospital
2015 - 2016 Derince Training and Research Hospital
2014 - 2015 Yuzuncu Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
2009 - 2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
2007 - 2009 Yesilyurt No. 4 Emergency Health Services Station Education
2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery
2007 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
Publications
1- COMPARISON OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND HISTOPATOLOGICAL RESULTS IN CHILDHOOD APPENDICITIS M Kilic HS Yalcin AS Calapoglu Rize Training and Research Hospital RTEU Faculty of Medicine
2- Treatment of the Patient with Gluteal Ulcer and Infantile Hemangioma with Propranolol HS Yalcin, M Kilic Rize Training and Research Hospital Department of Pediatric Surgery
3- USE OF HYACYST IN THE TREATMENT OF REPEAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN M Kılıç [1], S Cakmak [1], I.S. Arda [2] [1] Rize Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, [2] RTEU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
4- PITBULL ATTACK: VIOLENCE OR IMPRUDENCE? Founder, M. Kilic, S. Cakmak, I.S. Arda. Rize University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surger
| Doctor | experience | Good Fit For | What Sets Them Apart | Clinic & Location | Consultation |
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| 22 years of experience | Minimally invasive GI procedures | Specializes in POEM and ESD techniques for complex GI conditions. Award-winning researcher with 19 international publications. | Turkey | from
$100 | |
| 19 years of experience | Minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures | Specializes in high-precision laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques with extensive training in bariatric and colorectal surgery. Member of multiple international surgical societies. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 51 years of experience | Thyroid and endocrine surgery | Leading thyroid surgeon trained at Mayo Clinic – performs complex resections with minimally invasive techniques. Founding faculty at Teknon Medical Center. | Spain | from
$560 | |
| 34 years of experience | Minimally invasive digestive surgery | Focuses on laparoscopic techniques for digestive tract procedures. Member of European endoscopic surgery association with academic teaching background. | Spain | from
$350 | |
| 28 years of experience | Peritoneal carcinomatosis treatment | Expert in peritoneal carcinomatosis surgery with specialized training under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker. Active in multiple surgical societies with extensive research background. | Spain | Price on request
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| 33 years of experience | Complex reconstructive surgery | Named among Turkey's top plastic surgeons with Ministry of Health recognition. Fellowship-trained in both the US and Turkey for diverse techniques. | Turkey | Price on request
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