Best Inguinal hernia Doctors Worldwide — TOP 112

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

900+ bariatric procedures over 10 years of experience – Dr. Enrique Pliego is a certified bariatric surgeon with a focus on personalized patient care.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Specializes in obesity-related conditions and post-bariatric surgery complications
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery

Performed 1000+ operations including hernia surgeries – Dr. Karli combines expertise with a focus on patient outcomes at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialist in both laparoscopic and open hernia techniques
• Certified in endoscopic procedures for precise diagnostics
• Highly experienced with benign anorectal and breast diseases
• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in Andrology – a urology subspecialty covering male health issues like inguinal hernia. Associate Professor with European Board certification (FEBU) in urology.

• 18 years of experience of urology experience since 2008
• Performs hernia surgeries at affiliated hospitals
• Founder of Andro Expertise clinic focused on male health
• Trained with leading Andrology professors worldwide

Dr. Antoni Krajewski graduated from the Medical University of Łódź. He completed his specialization in the Department of General, Vascular and Oncological Surgery at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital in Warsaw. He continues to practice there.

His work covers general surgery and aesthetic medicine and surgery. He develops his skills through international training and scientific symposia.

He shares his expertise as a trainer in aesthetic medicine. In cooperation with the Luxmed Medical Education Center, he leads courses on the FUE hair transplantation technique.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci is a board-certified General Surgeon with specialized training in advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Turkey's top scorer in gastroenterology surgery specialization exam
• Established inflammatory bowel disease surgery units
• Teaches surgical techniques to medical students and residents

General and Digestive System Surgeon. Focus on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall surgery. Associate Head, Infanta Elena University Hospital (2021–). Associate Surgeon, Fundación Jiménez Díaz (2013–).

Accreditations: PhD in Surgery, summa cum laude (UAM). Certified in robotic surgery (Da Vinci X/Xi/5). Advanced training in laparoscopic general surgery (IRCAD, Strasbourg). Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery (Fundación Jiménez Díaz).

Achievements: Researcher (2013–). Author of a patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system (2021). Co‑author of the Rectal Obturator utility model (2021). Peer reviewer, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2024–). Thesis tutor (2023–). Publications in Cirugía Española, Experimental Biology and Medicine, Histology and Histopathology, and The American Journal of Surgery. Member of AEC, AECP, and ICOMEM.

Prof. Halil Alis has performed 1,100+ procedures and specializes in laparoscopic surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Specializes in colorectal and bariatric procedures
• Member of multiple international surgical associations
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal surgeon and Medical Director at VM Medical Park Florya. He is a robotic surgery trainer using the Da Vinci system. Dr. Alis treats obesity, colorectal conditions, and complex digestive diseases. He has authored over 70 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Active member of SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Served as a manager at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training Hospital.

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert in robotic surgery by Intuitive Surgical, the maker of Da Vinci robots, with over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed.

• Head of the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Specializes in prostatectomy, transoral surgeries, and bariatric procedures
• Certified by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robotic systems
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
• Performs complex surgeries with precision using robotic assistance

Dr. Yoon Shik Kang, M.D., Ph.D., is President and Founder of Gibbeum Hospital, Korea’s only surgical‑specialty general hospital. Dr. Kang is a pioneer in hernia and colorectal surgery. He has over 30 years of experience and has performed more than 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh‑free hernia repairs. He was ranked the No. 1 proctology specialist by Dong‑A Ilbo. He received the 2016 Hanmi True Medical Award.

Dr. Kang developed the Kang Repair, a mesh‑free hernia surgery. It avoids synthetic mesh and foreign‑body risks. Reported recurrence is under 0.2%, and chronic pain is under 0.5%. The procedure uses local anesthesia and a small incision. Recovery is fast, and early travel is possible. It is often safer for older adults and patients with other conditions. Dr. Kang earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Medicine from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He was a colorectal research fellow at St. Mark’s (1993–1994). He has been an invited speaker at the Japanese Society of Coloproctology and a presenter at the 100th ASCRS. Patients have come from more than 56 countries.

Dr. Yilmaz brings over 15 years of experience of specialized experience in general surgery, currently practicing at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Completed doctorate in General Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology in Istanbul. He has performed 5,000+ operations throughout his career. Dr. Tas completed fellowship training at Heidelberg University in Germany. He specializes in penile aesthetic surgery and regenerative medicine applications.

• Specialist in penile lengthening, thickening, and prosthesis applications.
• Introduced stem cell and exosome injections for male health to Turkey.
• Instructs global medical professionals in regenerative medicine at ISSCA.
• Treats complex conditions like azoospermia and Peyronie's disease.

Associate Professor Dr. Soykan Barlas is a general and transplant surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplants and bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Barlas completed laparoscopic training in Scotland. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University.
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals.
• Authored book chapters on kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Works at VM Medical Park, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Ariel Ortiz Largadere is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon. He founded Hospital CYNTAR in Tijuana. The hospital focuses on advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery and care for international patients. He leads the Obesity Control Center for bariatric and metabolic surgery. He also leads the Ariel Center for cosmetic and aesthetic surgery.

He directs the Academy of Surgical Innovation. He trains surgeons in minimally invasive and robotic surgery across Latin America. Through IIMM and UC San Diego (UCSD), he advances research and guideline-based, high-volume care. A UCSD collaboration analyzed 19,801 bariatric procedures over 20 years. It reported 1.2% morbidity and zero mortality.

He contributes to global surgical education through the International Bariatric Club. He develops cross-border healthcare systems that link clinical care, technology, education, research, and global access.

Dr. Adriana Nowak graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw. She completed specialist training in general surgery at the Department of General, Vascular and Oncological Surgery at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital. She continues to practice there.

She performs general and aesthetic surgical procedures. She also treats chronic wounds with negative pressure therapy. She regularly attends training courses, workshops and scientific congresses. She is a member of the Polish Wound Management Association. She has authored and co-authored articles in medical journals.

Performed over 2000 hepatobiliary surgeries with 95% success rate – Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex abdominal procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Completed residency at Başkent University – a leading medical school
• Professor at Akdeniz University's General Surgery Department
• Managed Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at university hospital
• Published multiple research projects on abdominal surgical techniques

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in general surgery with a focus on inguinal hernia at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in complex hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Associate professorship at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in laparoscopic lower gastrointestinal surgery in Scotland