Page 12 - Best surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 246 doctors

Dr. Tahir Saricam is a seasoned surgeon with 20+ years of experience, currently practicing at Private Optimed Hospital.

• Graduated from Gata Military Medical Academy with a general surgery specialization
• Worked at multiple military hospitals including Girne (Kyrenia) Military Hospital
• Member of the medical team at Private Optimed Hospital since 2007

Dr. Ilkay Kirkac pioneered Closed Kidney Stone Surgery at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the Urology Department.

• 15+ years specializing in urology
• First to perform Closed Kidney Stone Surgery at Optimed
• Graduated from Hacettepe University's Medical Faculty
• Head of Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital

Dr. Ayhan Arslan co-founded Private Optimed Hospital and brings over 20 years of surgical expertise. His background includes emergency response during major disasters.

• Specialized in general surgery at Istanbul SSK Training and Research Hospital
• Served as Chief Physician and General Manager at Optimed Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Handles a wide range of surgical cases with extensive experience

Professor Abut Kebudi specializes in oncological surgery with advanced training in laparoscopic techniques from UCLA.

• Holds a European Board of Surgery Certificate
• Expert in oncoplastic breast surgery – trained at European Breast Cancer Center
• Author of 250+ scientific publications in oncology
• Member of American College of Surgeons and European surgical societies

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan specializes in minimally invasive colorectal and laparoscopic surgeries with 28+ years of experience, trained at top institutions like Mayo Clinic and St. Mark's Hospital.

• Senior professor at Ankara University's medical faculty
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Expert in endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques for complex cases
• Practiced at renowned institutions including University of Minnesota

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery with 20+ years of experience at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in obesity, metabolic, and thyroid surgeries
• Advanced training in laparoscopic techniques
• Published in international medical journals
• Performs complex cancer surgeries

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.

Urologist, specialist in oncourology and endoscopy

20 years

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopy in Strasbourg.
• He completed an internship in oncology and uro-oncology at the San Rafael Clinic in Italy and the Heilbronn Clinic in Germany.
• Proficient in the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy with preoperative 3D tomographic measurements.
• Treats bladder outlet obstruction and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).