Inguinal Hernia Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive treatments.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Marmara University General Surgery Department
• Participated in numerous local and international medical congresses
• Published articles in both local and international medical journals

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
• Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
• Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.

900+ bariatric procedures over 10 years – Dr. Enrique Pliego is a certified bariatric surgeon with a focus on personalized patient care.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Specializes in obesity-related conditions and post-bariatric surgery complications
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a specialized fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University. Dr. Gozukucuk treats children for conditions like hernias, appendicitis, and congenital defects. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in treating inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and ankyloglossia.
• Published three articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Presented 13 research papers at international scientific meetings.
• Performs pediatric urological and cardiac surgical procedures.

Performed 1000+ operations including hernia surgeries – Dr. Karli combines expertise with a focus on patient outcomes at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialist in both laparoscopic and open hernia techniques
• Certified in endoscopic procedures for precise diagnostics
• Highly experienced with benign anorectal and breast diseases
• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

900+ inguinal hernia procedures performed – Dr. Centeno specializes in laparoscopic surgery at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 32 years of experience in general and gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained in colorectal surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery protocols
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

1,100+ hernia treatments performed – Dr Prasert Sujiipinyo brings 28 years of surgical expertise to Intrarat Hospital.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal and abdominal procedures
• Board-certified in general surgery from Rajavithi Hospital
• Graduated from Chiang Mai University's medical faculty
• Personally evaluates each case for customized treatment plans

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Dr. Puttapong Serttikul is a general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Dr. Serttikul is an active member of the NHSO Region 4 Audit Committee. He earned his medical degree from Chulalongkorn University.

• Completed clinical training in GI endoscopy at Lopburi Cancer Hospital.
• Trained in ERCP at Rajavithi Hospital and laparoscopic surgery at Chulalongkorn University.
• Treats umbilical, inguinal, hiatal, and incisional hernias.
• Performs appendectomies, gallbladder resections, and hemorrhoidectomies.

Dr. Harald Rosen is a leading expert in gastroenterology and endoscopic surgery, specializing in minimally invasive procedures for complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Decades of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Specializes in interventional endoscopy – bridging internal medicine and surgery
• Performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on the digestive tract
• Works at Wiener Privatklinik and other major Viennese hospitals

Prof. Klaus Kaczirek is a leading endocrine surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgeries.

• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Deputy Head of General Surgery at Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
• Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic endocrine surgery
• Published extensively on endocrine tumor biology and outcomes

Dr. Sporn is a leading specialist in orthopedic surgery, known for his expertise in joint reconstruction and minimally invasive techniques at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in orthopedics and trauma surgery
• Specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder joint reconstruction
• Uses advanced arthroscopic and endoprosthetic surgical techniques
• Focuses on precision and long-term mobility outcomes

As president of Lithuania's Minimally Invasive Surgery Audit Committee, Dr. Lipnickas actively shapes hernia surgery standards. He specializes in laparoscopic procedures at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Graduated from Vilnius University Hospital Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a residency in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery at Kaunas University Hospital
• Senior surgeon in the general surgery division of Vilnius University Hospital
• Member of both the European and Austrian Associations for Hernia
• Author of 24 scientific articles cited in the medical community

Professor Alexander Rokitansky is a leading Austrian orthopedic and trauma surgeon, specializing in spine, hip, and knee procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in spinal surgery and joint reconstruction
• Professor of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Pioneer in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Specializes in restoring mobility and musculoskeletal health

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• Over 35 years of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 1996
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Prof. Halil Alis has performed 1,100+ procedures and specializes in laparoscopic surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 34 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Specializes in colorectal and bariatric procedures
• Member of multiple international surgical associations
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr. Fatal-valevsky is one of Israel's top pediatric neurologists and heads the Pediatric Neurology Unit at the Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 47 years of experience treating children with neurological conditions
• Extensive specialist training from Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in neurogenetic disorders and pediatric epilepsy
• Active member of multiple international pediatric neurology societies
• Holds senior leadership roles at a major Israeli teaching hospital

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç brings over 37 years of surgical expertise, specializing in complex hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Associate professorship at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in laparoscopic lower gastrointestinal surgery in Scotland

Dr. Tulchinsky is a leading oncoprotologist and the director of the Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Also serves as Head of the General Surgery Division
• Specializes in laparoscopic, minimally invasive bowel resections
• Leads the colorectal surgery team at a premier medical center
• Handles complex cases including functional anorectal disorders and rectal cancer