Page 3 - Best Umbilical hernia Umbilical hernia: TOP 100 doctors

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with training at Istanbul University.

• Board-certified in general surgery with 16 years of experience of experience
• Trained in laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive umbilical hernia repairs

Specialist in pediatric surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for children's surgical conditions, including umbilical hernia.

• Extensive experience in conventional and laparoscopic procedures
• Focuses on rapid recovery and minimal trauma for young patients
• Active member of professional medical societies
• Author of scientific papers presented at international conferences

Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.

She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.

Dr. César Canales has led General and Digestive Surgery and the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional (Madrid) since 2015. He is a General and Digestive Surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal, oncologic, and abdominal wall cases.

He holds a PhD (cum laude, UAM) and an MD (with honors, UCM). He completed his specialist training at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. He is also certified by the Military Medical Corps. He has authored over 70 publications and 12 book chapters, including the Manual of Surgery (McGraw-Hill). He has served as faculty in more than 16 courses. Awards include Forbes Top 100 Doctors (2024), Top 5 General and Digestive Surgeons in Spain (2021–2024), La Razón Doctor of the Year (2024), and El Confidencial Best Doctors in Spain (2025).

Dr. Ehsan Sotoudeh, MD, is a general surgeon, laparoscopic specialist, and aesthetic specialist. He has over 24 years of clinical experience with a focus on precision care and strong patient outcomes.

He is licensed in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy and exosome-based treatments. All services follow a regulated, physician-led model.

His care uses evidence-based protocols, advanced diagnostics, and individualized plans. He combines surgical, regenerative, and aesthetic methods to deliver safe, measurable results.

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış brings over 24 years of experience of specialized urology expertise, including advanced training in laparoscopy and robotic urology at Heidelberg University.

• Published over 100 articles in national and international journals
• Board member and Secretary General of the Endourology Society
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists committee
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology

Turgut Camkiran brings decades of surgical experience, specializing in umbilical hernia procedures with a focus on laparoscopic techniques.

• Over 48 years of experience in general surgery with extensive hernia repair experience
• Specialized in laparoscopic surgery, reducing recovery times for patients
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. He works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital and Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital. He is recognized for his work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza. He also holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg. He has European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery (EACCME).

His research covers bilateral retroperitoneal hibernoma and conversion from primary endoluminal endoscopic surgery to laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Ezgi Sevic specializes in post-bariatric surgery nutrition and metabolic conditions, with training from Hacettepe University's prestigious program.

• Honor graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Completed specialized Bariatric Nutrition Course
• Experience across multiple university hospitals
• Focuses on chronic disease and diabetes nutrition

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin specializes in umbilical hernia repair at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital with over 28 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive hernia expertise
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Bariatric Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs both open and minimally invasive hernia repairs

With over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery, Dr. Tekelioglu specializes in treating umbilical hernias at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs surgical interventions with a focus on patient safety
• Long-term staff member at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2000

Dr. Sebastian Schoppmann leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at Vienna General Hospital, specializing in complex surgical cases with over 240 published research articles.

• Head of Upper-GI-Service at Medical University of Vienna
• General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Principal Investigator in Upper-GI-Research Group
• Associate Professor for Surgery with extensive academic roles

Prof. Ozan Beytemur specializes in complex orthopedic cases with a strong research background in bone and soft tissue treatments.

• Professor at Health Sciences University, Istanbul
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Author of book chapters on bone infections and research
• Supervised multiple theses on bone healing and related treatments

With over 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery, Dr. Irfan Karalar specializes in umbilical hernia procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Former Chief Physician at Private Balkan Hospital, leading the General Surgery department
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, staying current with best practices

Dr. Kapuller is a senior pediatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques. He performs complex pediatric surgeries at Hadassah Medical Center, a leading university hospital.

• Senior pediatric surgeon with decades of experience
• Specializes in neonatal and minimally invasive surgery
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive pediatric surgery in Berlin
• Author of 17 scientific articles and textbook chapters
• Member of multiple European and Israeli surgical societies

Dr. Murat Kilic has extensive experience in pediatric and general surgery, including umbilical hernia procedures, at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital since 2019
• Specialized training in pediatric surgery at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
• Published research on childhood appendicitis and urinary tract infections
• Previous roles at Medical Park Hospital and various research hospitals

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in minimally invasive hernia repairs at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published over 20 studies on hernia surgery techniques and outcomes
• Certified in laparoscopic hernia surgery by the European Hernia Society
• Editor of multiple medical textbooks on hernia surgery
• Performs both conventional and advanced laparoscopic procedures

Dr. Kinas specializes in a wide range of surgeries, including hernia procedures, with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic surgeries.

• Performs surgeries for various cancers, including gastric and colon
• Specialized in bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a leading surgical center

Dr. Kilic specializes in stomach hernia surgery and other complex abdominal procedures at BAH International.

• Expert in oncological surgery and anorectal diseases
• Skilled in treating gallbladder and stomach diseases
• Specializes in obesity and diabetes surgical treatments