Best Umbilical hernia Doctors Worldwide — TOP 105

Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 laparoscopic hernia surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 19 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Founding faculty member at Istinye University
• Accredited by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery with 10 years of experience of experience, focusing on obesity-related conditions and personalized care.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Board-certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Expert in managing complications from bariatric surgery
• Strong focus on patient communication and individualized treatment

Dr. Merve Karli has performed over 1,000 operations specializing in laparoscopic and open hernia surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 13 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Focuses on benign anorectal diseases and breast diseases

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery, with training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery and Gastroenterology Surgery
• Trained in the US at top institutions like MD Anderson
• Actively involved in teaching and surgical training programs
• Pioneered units for advanced laparoscopic and inflammatory bowel disease surgery

Dr. Antoni Krajewski is a specialist in general surgery and aesthetic medicine at Sienna Clinic. He leads FUE hair transplantation courses in collaboration with the Luxmed Medical Education Center. His practice focuses on hair restoration and gender-affirming top surgery. Dr. Krajewski is recognized for his empathetic focus on the LGBTQ+ community.

• Specializes in FUE hair transplants, eyelid correction, and facial plastic surgery.
• Performs gender-affirming procedures including FTM top surgery and chest masculinization.
• Serves as a trainer in aesthetic medicine and hair transplantation techniques.
• Treats general surgical conditions such as inguinal and umbilical hernias.

Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez is a general surgeon at Centro PAD in Madrid. He holds a patent for a prosthetic implantation system for abdominal wall surgery. Dr. Garcia Vasquez serves as Associate Head of Surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital. He earned his PhD in Surgery with summa cum laude honors.

• Certified in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci X, Xi, and 5 platforms.
• Specially trained in laparoscopic surgery at IRCAD in Strasbourg, France.
• Focuses on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall procedures.
• Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons and the Spanish Association of Coloproctology.

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic surgery, with a strong focus on gastrointestinal procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Extensive experience in colorectal and bariatric surgeries
• Research contributions in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Member of several prestigious surgical associations

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal surgeon and Medical Director at VM Medical Park Florya. He is a robotic surgery trainer using the Da Vinci system. Dr. Alis treats obesity, colorectal conditions, and complex digestive diseases. He has authored over 70 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Active member of SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Served as a manager at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training Hospital.

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in the Czech Republic
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
• Specializes in prostatectomy with preservation of erectile function

Dr. Yoon Sik Kang is a general surgeon at Gibbeum Hospital in Seoul. He is the developer of the Kang Repair mesh-free hernia surgery. He has performed over 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh-free repairs. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Achieved a recurrence rate under 0.2% for his hernia repair technique.
• Ranked as the top proctology specialist by Dong-A Ilbo.
• Served as the former President of Daehang Hospital.
• Treated international patients from more than 50 countries.

Dr. Yilmaz brings over a decade of surgical experience, specializing in umbilical hernia repair at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Holds a Doctorate in General Surgery from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Practiced at multiple state hospitals, gaining broad experience
• Currently performs surgeries at a leading university hospital

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Adriana Nowak is a general surgeon at Sienna Clinic in Warsaw. She specializes in gynecomastia surgery and aesthetic procedures. Dr. Nowak treats chronic wounds using negative pressure therapy. She completed her specialist training at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital.

• Member of the Polish Wound Management Association.
• Performs hernia repairs, nipple reductions, and lipomastia surgery.
• Regularly contributes to medical journals as an author and researcher.
• Practices at a multi-specialty center focused on urology and plastic surgery.

Dr. Ariel Ortiz Largadere is a bariatric surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He analyzed 19,800+ procedures with UC San Diego, finding zero mortality. He founded the Obesity Control Center for metabolic surgery. Dr. Ortiz Largadere trains surgeons in robotic techniques across Latin America. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility using the OMNIBOT robotic platform.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve, bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Reported a 1.2% morbidity rate over 20 years of clinical data.
• President of the Tourism Council of Baja California.
• Directs the Academy of Surgical Innovation for global education.

Dr. Aliosmanoglu has performed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate and 1,000 liver transplants with 90% success at Medicalpark Hospital.

• Professor at Akdeniz University's General Surgery Department
• Specializes in complex hepatobiliary and transplant surgeries
• Managed Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Published research on liver and pancreatic damage prevention

Specializes in hernia surgery, including open and laparoscopic techniques for umbilical hernias at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Member of the General Surgery Clinic at Taksim Education and Research Hospital

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive techniques for umbilical hernia repair, with over three decades of surgical experience.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital
• Holds certifications in surgical endoscopy from Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
• Expertise in abdominal hernias and complex surgical cases

Dr. Osman Civil brings extensive experience from Istanbul Medipol University, specializing in hernia surgeries at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Surgical Association & Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Trained in General Surgery at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine