Best plastic surgeons: TOP 834 doctors

Place and Date of Birth: 1975, Bafra/Samsun

Op. Dr. Abdül Kerim Yapıcı completed his primary and secondary education in

his hometown of Bafra. After graduating from Bafra High School in 1992, he

enrolled in the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Military Medical

Faculty, completing his medical education in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002,

he served as a Consulting Physician at Eskişehir Military Hospital. In 2002, he

began his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at

GATA. He successfully completed his specialization in 2007, earning the title of

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

Between 2007 and 2012, he worked as a specialist doctor at Eskişehir Military

Hospital. He then continued his career as an Assistant Professor at Ankara

GATA and the Health Sciences University Gülhane Training and Research

Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr. Yapıcı is married with three children and is proficient in English. He is also

a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery, as well as the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association

Dr. Fatma Nihal Durmus Kocaaslan is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She also holds a PhD in forensic medicine. She is internationally accredited and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She has earned competency certificates both in her home country and abroad.

Dr. Kocaaslan is known for her skills in orthognathic and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial procedures, and complex aesthetic operations. She has performed hundreds of successful surgeries. She is a member of ISAPS, TPRECD, and the AO Craniofacial Surgery Foundation.

Dr. Birgit Knerer-Schally is an expert in ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgery. She specializes in rhinoplasty. She works as a university lecturer in ENT medicine and leads the otorhinolaryngology team at the University Clinic in Vienna.

Dr. Knerer-Schally is known for her work in both functional and cosmetic nasal surgery. She performs many successful rhinoplasty procedures each year. She is accredited by the European Laryngological Society and the Österreichische HNO Gesellschaft. She is also an active member of several international ENT societies.

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon

Education:

• Istanbul Kabataş Erkek Lisesi (Kabataş High School for Boys)
• Medical Degree: Karadeniz Technical University
• Specialization: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience:

• Six years of surgical experience in hand surgery, burns, cancer surgery, congenital anomalies, microsurgery, and aesthetic/reconstructive surgery at Uludağ University.
• Served as a university faculty member, providing theoretical and practical training to residents and students.
• Published numerous articles in national and international journals; presented at congresses.
• Currently consults at a private practice on Bağdat Avenue, Kadıköy.

Specialty:

• Focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repairs, congenital anomalies, cancer surgeries, and breast reconstruction following breast cancer.

Philosophy:

• “Natural is the most beautiful.”

Website: opdrahmetkahraman.com

Dr. Boris Peter Todoroff is a specialist in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. He leads the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Vienna. His expertise includes facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, and anti-aging treatments.

Dr. Todoroff has served as President of the Austrian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (ÖGPÄRC). He is also a board member in the scientific community. With over 20 years of experience, he is known for his high success rates and dedication to quality care.

Dr. Florian Fitzal is a senior physician at Vienna General Hospital and Vienna Medical University. He specializes in breast and abdominal surgery. He is a certified surgeon and holds a Master of Public Health (MBA). Dr. Fitzal leads the Breast Health Center. He also serves as Scientific Director of the Surgical Center of the Breast.

He is an auditor for the European Council of Surgeons. He is also a board member of the Austrian Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancer Research Group. Dr. Fitzal has published over 143 scientific papers and has an h-index of 24. He has written four books on breast cancer surgery. He is known for his work in breast-conserving, oncoplastic, and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Selma Salman is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She currently practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. Dr. Salman has worked as a faculty member at Izmir Bakirçay University and Black Sea Technical University. She has over twenty years of experience in academic medicine. Her research has been published in international journals. She has studied topics such as skin grafts, cleft lip, tendon grafting, and new surgical techniques.

Dr. Salman is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, the Association for Wound Care and Tissue Repair, and the Ankara Medical Chamber. Her work is recognized both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Ismail Deniz is a specialist in ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgery. He has a special interest in advanced rhinoplasty. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz Medical Faculty in 2013. He completed his specialty training at Antalya Training and Research Hospital in 2018.

Dr. Deniz has performed many successful rhinoplasty surgeries. His patients report high satisfaction rates. He regularly attends specialized courses and works with leading surgeons. This helps him keep his skills and techniques up to date. Dr. Deniz is known for creating treatment plans that fit each patient’s needs.

Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery with over 20 years of experience. He has been a leading surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2010. He also served as an Associate Professor at Brown University in the USA, where he received advanced training in surgical techniques.

Dr. Karacaoglu is recognized worldwide. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He has written five international book chapters and published 31 international and 13 national research papers. He has also delivered 73 conference presentations and received 185 citations.

Dr. Karacaoglu specializes in advanced and minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopic facial rejuvenation and laser lipolysis. He is an international speaker and educator, known for achieving natural and patient-focused results.

•Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Hospital Association

•Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

•Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)

•Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)

•Full Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA)

•Full Member, Korean Society for Medical Laser Medicine and Surgery

•Former Director, Planner Plastic Surgery Clinic

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Dr . Vasi f Mammadov i s an accompl i s hed and

Eur opean & Tur ki s h boar d- cer t i f i ed Pl as t i c,

Aes t het i c, and Recons t r uct i ve Sur geon ( FEBOPRAS) .

Wi t h a f ocus on cut t i ng- edge pr ocedur es s uch as

Rhi nopl as t y, Facel i f t , Tummy Tuck, Li pos uct i on,

Br eas t Sur ger i es , Br azi l i an But t Li f t ( BBL) , and mor e,

Dr . Mammadov br i ngs year s of exper t i s e t o Es t et i k

I nt er nat i onal . Hi s commi t ment t o advanci ng t he

f i el d t hr ough educat i on and cl i ni cal exper i ence has

l ed hi m t o pr es t i gi ous i ns t i t ut i ons , i ncl udi ng I s t i nye

Uni ver s i t y and Medi cal Par k Hos pi t al , wher e he has

r ef i ned hi s s ki l l s . Wi t h an unwaver i ng pas s i on f or

aes t het i cs and r econs t r uct i ve s ur ger y, Dr .

Mammadov i s dedi cat ed t o hel pi ng pat i ent s achi eve

t hei r beaut y goal s whi l e ens ur i ng s af et y and

pr eci s i on pr eci s i on i n i n ever y pr ocedur e.

Doctor Ieva Kastytė is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery . In 2016 graduated from Vilnius University, Medicine Faculty and acquired professional qualification of medicine doctor.

Specialization fields: injections, breast surgeries, body contouring surgeries (tummy tuck, liposuction, arm, thigh lift, and etc.

Doctor Ieva Kastytė speaks fluent Lithuanian, English and Russian languages.

Education

2010 - 2016 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, medical doctor
2016 y.  Internship in Antakalnis hospital & Rokiškis hospital
2016 – 2021 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency

Professional experience

2016 - 2021 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Vilnius University Hospital
2017 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at RVUL
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2016 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at “Baltijos – Amerikos terapijos ir chirurgijos klinika”, gydytoja - asistentė
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at Medical diagnostic and treatment center
Since 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at NordClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VitkusClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InMedica Clinic
2021 – 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at “Grožio akademija” Clinic
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at Perfectus Clinic Perfectus
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InnMed Clinic

Scientific activity

• Internship in France, Nice
• Internship in Monaco
• Internship in United Kingdom, London
• International and Lithuanian plastic and reconstructive surgery conferences
• 2021 y. Aesthetic Cadaver Workshop „CROMA IS MORE“ at the Institut Universitaire de la Face at du Cou (IUFC) in Nice
• 2022 y. Face and Body Surgery Congress in London

Dr. Leshem David is a leading Israeli reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in treating craniosynostosis and congenital deformities in children. In 2021, Forbes named him one of Israel’s top plastic surgeons.

Dr. Leshem earned his MD from Tel Aviv University. He completed his specialization at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. He has led the Pediatric Plastic Surgery Division and served as head of the Plastic Surgery Department for 12 years. Each year, he performs hundreds of complex reconstructive surgeries.

I was born in 1968 in Mersin Gülnar district.

After studying primary school in Konya Akşehir and secondary school in Anamur, I attended Kuleli Military High School between 1981-1985.

In 1985-1992, I had my university years at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine. After completing assistant training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, I became a gynecology and obstetrician in January 1997.

While working at Zübeyde Hanım Maternity Home between 1997-2000, I completed my military service at Erzurum Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Hospital.

Since 2000,  I am working as a specialist at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital.

Since 2000, I am serving in my practice at Mithatpaşa cad. 71/7. I have 2 sons born in 2000 and 2006.

OPERATIONS 

P-Shot, Penile ESWT, Penis Curvature, Penis Thickening, Penis Enlargement, Penis Aesthetic and Health 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar 2016 – Present Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul, Turkey 

Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 

Director of Urology Department 

Gaziosmanpasa Hospital is a major medical center, organ transplantation, brain and nerve surgery, cardiovascular surgery, tumor surgery, oncology, stemcell transplantation and in vitrofertilization (IVF) are qualified treatments. Turkey is one of the busiest hospital. 

I work in the urologyclinic, urooncology, endourology, roboticsurgery, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Jan 2009 - Mar 2016 Ministry of Health Taksim Istanbul, Turkey 

Training and Research Hospital 

Director of Urology Department  

Ourhospital, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, is a public hospital established for private medicale ducation and scientific research. My responsibilities as chief of urology training clinic,

- Implementation of urology assistant training program. 

- Conducting clinical trials. 

- General urological services. 

I work in urology clinic, urooncology, endourology, robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Spoken Languages English/ Turkish

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 Ministry of Health Bağcılar Istanbul,Turkey 

Training and Research Hospital Director of Urology Department 

Our hospital's assistant is a state hospital established for medical education and scientific research. My responsibilities as a chief of urology training clinic, 

- Implementation of urology assistant training program. 

- Conducting clinical trials. - General urological services. I work in urology clinic, urooncology, endourology, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 Ministry of Health Ankara Ankara,Turkey 

Education and Research Hospital Urologist

 In our hospital, I worked as a urologist 

Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 Ministry of Health Bergama State Izmir, Turkey 

Hospital Urolojist 

In our hospital, I worked as a urologist in Urooncology, endourology, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Jan 1992 - Jan 1997 Ministry of Health Training and Ankara,Turkey

Dr. Ahmet Umut Yuvacı is a skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He received advanced training at top centers such as Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, Hospital Federal do Andarai in Brazil, and the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery. He specializes in microsurgery, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, and modern aesthetic procedures.

He holds the EBOPRAS certification and is a member of ISAPS and other international surgical societies. Dr. Yuvacı has performed more than 1,000 procedures and published work in peer-reviewed journals. He is known for his dedication to quality and new techniques in plastic surgery.