Best Inguinal hernia surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Kartal specializes in laparoscopic techniques for hernia repair – a minimally invasive approach that can reduce recovery time. Currently practises at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey.

• Board-certified surgeon with 13+ years of experience
• Advanced training in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including the European Society of Coloproctology
• Performs various surgical techniques from basic to complex hernia repairs

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, trained at Marmara University.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Marmara University General Surgery Department
• Authored articles in local and international journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

1,000+ operations performed – Dr. Karli specializes in laparoscopic and open hernia surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in endoscopic procedures
• Experienced in both benign anorectal diseases and breast diseases

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, including inguinal hernia repair, at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital.

• Over 26 years of experience in general surgery
• Published 43+ articles in international journals on surgical techniques
• Expert in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries
• Fluent in English, Turkish, and German for international patients

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in advanced laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeries, with training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery with a Gastroenterology Surgery subspecialty
• Pioneered organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery units
• Former faculty member at Marmara University’s Medical School

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

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

• General Surgery Specialist with over 27 years of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery and colorectal procedures
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik specializes in pediatric surgery and urology, with decades of experience at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 40 years in pediatric and general surgery
• Founded the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Author of multiple pediatric surgery textbooks
• Member of Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society
• Extensive training at London's Hospital for Sick Children

Experience

Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

Çarşamba State Hospital (1987-2004)

Arapgir State Hospital

Incirli Hospital (1983-1985)

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Specialization

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

National Surgery Congress

Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Congresses

Professional Memberships

Laparoscopic Surgery Association

National Association of Surgery

Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Aydin performs inguinal hernia repairs with 15+ years of surgical expertise at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in general surgery with a focus on hernia procedures
• Member of multiple surgical societies including Turkish Surgical Society

Specializations

Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Specializations

Obesity Surgery

Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in minimally invasive techniques for inguinal hernia repair, trained in advanced laparoscopy in Scotland.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 15 years of experience
• Author of 20+ articles on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Associate Professor in General Surgery at Demiroğlu Science University
• Awarded by the Ministry of Health for contributions to surgical care

With over 25 years of surgical experience, Dr. Tekelioglu specializes in hernia procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital – one of Istanbul's leading medical centers.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive hernia repair expertise
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – Turkey's top medical school
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive hernia surgeries
• Long-term practice at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2000

Specializes in hernia surgery, including both open and laparoscopic techniques for groin, umbilical, and wound hernias at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Taksim Education and Research Hospital
• Performs endoscopic interventions for diagnosis and treatment
• Member of the medical team at Atlas University Hospital

Prof. Selin Kapan specializes in hernia surgery with over 20 years of experience. She is a professor at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Member of the Hernia Society and Turkish Surgical Association
• Published research on incisional hernia repair techniques
• Experienced in laparoscopic and open hernia surgeries