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Best Hiatal hernia repair surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 11 doctors

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.5
137 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Pekize Eker Balcioglu

General surgeon
22 years of experience

Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Osman Civil
Colorectal surgeon
21 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Osman Civil

Colorectal surgeon
21 years of experience

Experience

  • 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

  • 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

  • 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

  • 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

  • 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

  • 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

  • 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

  • 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

  • 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

 

Education 

  • 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

  • 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Kursat Karadayi
General surgeon
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Kursat Karadayi

General surgeon
29 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Abdominal lining cancers
  • Gastric cancer
  • Colon rectum cancer
  • pancreatic cancer
  • breast cancer diseases
  • Thyroid cancer diseases
  • Liver gallbladder surgery
  • Laparoscopic cancer surgery

 

  • Education
  • 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
  • 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

 

  • Experience
  • 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
  • 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
  • 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
  • 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
  • October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
  • January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

 

  • Memberships in Scientific Organizations
  • Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
  • National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
  • Refereeing in Scientific Journals
  • Turkish Journal of Surgery
  • Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
  • Dicle Medical Journal

 

  • Awards
  • Best Research Award (E19)
  • Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
  • Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
  • Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
  • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
  • Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
  • TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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  • Education and Training:
  • Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
  • Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
  • Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

 

  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
  • General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
  • Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

 

  • Achievements and Recognition:
  • Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
  • Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

 

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Mustafa Sahin
General surgeon
36 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Mustafa Sahin

General surgeon
36 years of experience

Specializations

 

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Colorectal surgeon
44 years of experience
4.3
87 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital

Colorectal surgeon
44 years of experience

accreditations:

The American College of Surgeons
The European Society of Surgical Oncology
Professor Fatih Ağalar is a multi-discipline specialist in surgical treatment of stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, cancer of the intestine, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer. He is an expert in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and has earned 6 national and international awards in the field of oncological research. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in general, gastrointestinal visceral surgery, robotic surgery, mammoplasty, and senology. He has presented over 150 invited lectures and panel discussions in his area of interest.Read more

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