Page 12 - Best surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 247 doctors

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).

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.

Dr. Yüksel specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques at Medistanbul Hospital, with national board recognition for excellence in 2005 and 2016.

• Board-certified in general surgery with expertise in colorectal and stomach procedures
• Member of Turkish Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations
• Trained at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine – a leading institution in Turkey
• Performs advanced endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures for digestive conditions

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery - Abdominal Wall Surgery (FEBS AWS) – Hakan Gok specializes exclusively in hernia repair at Hernia Istanbul Clinic.

• 32 years of experience performing minimally invasive laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Board member of the European Hernia Society
• Founding member and treasurer of Turkish Hernia Society
• General Secretary of Hernia School in Turkey

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

Dr. Ayhan Arslan co-founded Private Optimed Hospital and brings over 34 years of experience 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

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

• 31 years of experience 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. Tahir Saricam is a seasoned surgeon with 28 years of experience 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