Best Keloid scars doctors in Istanbul: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in keloid scar treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, leveraging her extensive surgical background.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Completed residency in General Surgery at Marmara University
• Active participant in local and international medical congresses
• Published author in both local and international journals

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon in Turkey, recognized for his expertise in keloid scar treatment and achieving natural-looking results.

• 30 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Performed over 1,100 plastic surgery procedures
• Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in the USA
• Recognized as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines

Dr. Yilmaz brings extensive experience in general surgery, currently practicing at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in General Surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at multiple state hospitals, gaining diverse surgical experience
• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

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

• 20+ years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery and colorectal procedures
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik brings over 40 years of surgical expertise, specializing in pediatric surgery and pediatric urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Established and led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Author of multiple pediatric surgery textbooks, including 'Newborn Surgery'
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society
• Extensive experience in pediatric surgical procedures and treatments
• Continues active practice and participation in pediatric tumor councils

Dr. Pelin Basim brings extensive experience from multiple leading hospitals, including Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

• Worked at Basaksehir State Hospital for 3 years
• Gained trauma experience at Selimpaşa Emergency Hospital
• Started career at Nigde State Hospital
• Specialized in general surgery at Taksim Training and Research Hospital

With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Akkaya specializes in advanced dermatological solutions at Ümran Tip Merkezi.

• Expert in laser therapies for scar treatment
• Highly experienced in cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Focuses on personalized, tailored skin care plans

Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

 EXPERIENCES 

 İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

 İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

 İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

 Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

 Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

 Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

 İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

 Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

Dr. Erol Kilic specializes in a wide range of surgical treatments, including keloid scar management, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in oncological and breast disease surgery
• Skilled in treating stomach and gallbladder diseases
• Experienced in anorectal diseases and hernia surgeries

Dr. Kadir Dicle specializes in surgical treatments, including keloid scar management, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in diverse surgical specialties beyond just keloids
• Skilled in precise surgical techniques for optimal scar results
• Focuses on patient-specific treatment plans

Dr. Kazak specializes in a wide range of surgical treatments, including keloid scar management, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment of abdominal wall hernias
• Skilled in anorectal diseases surgery
• Specializes in breast diseases and cancer treatment

Dr. Hanifi Onalan specializes in a wide range of surgical treatments, including hernia and thyroid surgeries, at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in both open and laparoscopic hernia surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Associate Professor Burak Özkan specializes in keloid scar treatment with international training in Japan, Belgium, and Korea.

• Over 15 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Juntendo University and Ghent University
• Active member of EURAPS and International Society of Burn Injuries
• Holds leadership roles in Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

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.