Page 5 - Best surgeons in Turkey: TOP 336 doctors

Fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic – Prof. Aytac specializes in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for complex abdominal procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 15 years of experience of surgical experience focusing on colorectal diseases
• Published 150+ international research papers on surgical outcomes
• Multiple award-winning researcher, including from the American College of Surgeons
• Board-certified in both Turkey and Europe for colorectal surgery
• Specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal oncology cases

9,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Specialized in Eye Diseases at the same university
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Authored 3 publications and articles
• Presented research on surgical treatment of third cranial nerve palsy

Specializes in ocular oncology – Dr. Tuncer is experienced in radioactive plate treatment for intraocular tumors at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 24 years of experience of experience
• Executive Board Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit
• Editorial Board Member of Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Ersan is a highly experienced ophthalmologic surgeon at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery
• Member of multiple international ophthalmology societies including ESCRS and AAO
• Pioneered new techniques in eye and complementary medicine
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital

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

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for colorectal and hernia surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Alper Toker specializes in advanced thoracic surgery as Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focused on robotic and complex thoracic procedures
• Former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Recognized with multiple awards for thoracic surgery research
• Trained at leading institutions including West Virginia University

Specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with training at MDA Cancer Center in Houston and Lille University Hospital in France.

• 33 years of experience of experience in general and breast surgery
• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and other leading centers
• Expert in diagnosis and monitoring with sophisticated techniques

Dr. Dogan Erdogan brings over 31 years of experience of cardiology expertise, including advanced training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Associate professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in comprehensive cardiac diagnostic and surgical procedures
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Istanbul University and Mayo Clinic
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular and endovascular surgeon. He became a professor in 1996. He trained in arterial surgery at Charing Cross Hospital in 1989. He passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery exam in 2010.

He has performed more than 2,500 operations since 1985. These include Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass in 1989 and the first endovascular aneurysm repair in 1998. His record includes 400 carotid endarterectomies, 150 EVARs, and more than 1,000 lower-extremity reconstructions. Since 2003, he has performed carotid, renal, and peripheral balloon-stent and hybrid procedures. He teaches at Istanbul Faculty. He has practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2003.

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik founded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine's Pediatric Surgery Department and authored key textbooks in the field.

• Over 49 years of experience specializing in pediatric surgery and urology
• Trained at London's renowned Hospital for Sick Children
• Author of 'Newborn Surgery' and other pediatric surgery textbooks
• Active member of Turkish Pediatric Surgery Society
• Continues practice at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializes in chest diseases and thoracic surgery with leadership roles at top Turkish hospitals.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in pulmonary medicine and thoracic surgery
• Former Chief Physician and Chief of Chest Diseases Clinic at Heybeliada Hospital
• Served as Dean at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Dr. Cakar combines academic expertise with clinical practice in pediatric surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal and colorectal surgeries
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• University lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in newborn resuscitation and pediatric intensive care