Best Doctors in the World

Being an expert in hair transplant, Dr. Safiye Kurt has performed more than 15,000 procedures starting from 2007. She applies the no-cut method of hair transplant and is a founder of Madame Safiye Health Group. She is a pioneer of FUE hair transplant in Turkey. Among her patients are royal families and the UAE Minister of Health.

Dr. Derya Bingöl is an award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon with 15+ years of experience. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate and performs 150-200 aesthetic operations annually. She is a co-founder of D'best Clinic, has written 21 scientific works, and is a member of The Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

Dr. Patrik Richtr has led the Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Horovice Hospital since 2019. He earned his General Medicine degree from Charles University in Prague. He holds specialist certifications in Plastic Surgery (2010) and Surgery (2002).

He completed advanced training in reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic procedures at top centers in Madrid, Taiwan, Vienna, and leading Czech hospitals. Dr. Richtr also took part in an experimental research project supported by the Czech Ministry of Health.

He has many years of academic and clinical experience. He has served as an assistant professor at Charles University and has made important contributions to surgical innovation and education.

Dr. Can Ilker Demir is a Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon with over ten years of experience. He specializes in facial aesthetics, body contouring, breast surgery, and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Demir is known for achieving natural and lasting results.

He completed his medical training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s leading institutions. Over six years, he developed strong skills in complex surgical techniques. Dr. Demir has worked at top hospitals such as Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Medipol University, and Bingöl State Hospital. He also runs his own private practice in Istanbul.

Dr. Demir started his career in Emergency Medicine, where he gained experience in trauma care and wound healing. He continues to advance his field through research and by attending international medical forums.

EXPERIENCE
2022 – Present, Istanbul, Türkiye
AREL UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor (PhD)

2018 – Present, Istanbul, Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

2019 – 2021, Istanbul, Türkiye
AYDIN UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor (PhD)

2017 – 2019, Istanbul, Türkiye
ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor (PhD)

EDUCATION
2012 – 2017, Ankara, Türkiye
BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Residency in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery

2005 – 2011, Istanbul, Türkiye
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Doctor (M.D.)

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

13 scientific articles published in national and international journals

32 oral or poster presentations at national and international congresses

46 additional oral or poster presentations at congresses

9 experimental and clinical research studies (as Principal Investigator and Researcher)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Medical Association (TTB)

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity (EPCD)

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)

TRAININGS, COURSES, AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

September 2022: ISAPS World Congress 2022

May 2021: ISAPS Hair Transplantation Course

March 2021: Koç University SANERC Wound Care Course

February 2020: Prof. Dr. Arman Çağdaş Winter Symposium – "All About the Nose"

June 2018: TPRECD XI. Rhinoplasty & IX. Facial Aesthetics Course

May 2018: 29th EURAPS Annual Meeting, Melia Castilla Hotel, Madrid, Spain

May 2018: 16th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Colossae Thermal Hotel, Pamukkale-Denizli, Türkiye

2013–2017: Attended 14 national/international congresses

CERTIFICATES

Aesthetic and Beauty Procedures on Face and Body using Laser, IPL, Radiofrequency, and Ultrasound-Based Devices

Dermal Filler and Neurotoxin Injections

Mesotherapy, Dermaroller, PRP Applications, and Skincare

Minimally Invasive Techniques Course

Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course

The Louisville Microsurgery Course

Acute Hand Injuries Course

Hand Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Course

Laboratory Animal Practices and Ethics Course

Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.

Dr. Süleyman Hilmi Yilmaz, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in otorhinolaryngology. He specializes in nasal congestion, nasal deformity, polyposis, lacrimal gland obstructions, head and neck tumors, and thyroid cancer. He also performs advanced ENT surgeries, including endoscopic sinus surgery and septal correction.

He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He completed his residency at Istanbul Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2013. Dr. Yilmaz has published many articles in both local and international journals. He is a member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, the Istanbul ENT-BCC Specialists Association, and the Skull Base Association.

Dr. Saran Wannachamras

Rhinoplasty, Breast Surgery, Sex Reassignment
 

Educational Background:

1995 Certificate of Knowledge and Expertise in Medical Practice, Institute of Orthopedic Surgery,The Medical Council of Thailand

1993 Graduate Diploma in Clinical Science in Clinical Surgery, Chulalongkorn University

1980 Physician Training Program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at East Virginia School (EVIMS), USA

Work Experience:

Attend and become an Operation Smile Cleft Lip and Palate member at Norfolk, Virginia, USA Virginia, United States

29th Executive for intermediate, BMA Training and Development Institute

World Congress of Cosmetic Surgery, Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine,

International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Japan World Congress of Cosmetic Surgery, Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Japan

Professional Registration:

Member of the Society of Plastic Aesthetic Surgeons of Thailand

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (cosmetic surgery and general surgery)

Members of The International College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery)

Members of Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 

2010 Degree of Doctor in Medicine 

2010 Bachelor in Nutritional Sciences 

2018 Member of AMPTI (Mexican Association of Professionals in Intravenous Therapy)

2020 Master Degree in Regenerative Medicine 

2023 Certification of RCG, the more important Medical Community of Regenerative Medicine of Mexico 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2010 - 2013 Clinical Nutritionist in private hospitals and clinics

2013 - 2015 Nutritionist in the Medical Spa of Papaya Playa Project Hotel in Tulum 

2015 - 2016 Doctor in the Red Cross

2016 - 2018 Medical consultations and Vitamin  IV Drip in the best hotels of Tulum: Be Tulum, Nomade, Casa Malca, Azulik, Papaya Playa Project 

2017 - 2019 Specialst in Healing Wound Clinic with PRP and Stem Cells  

2015 - 2019 Vitamin IV Drip in hotels and private houses

2020 - 2024 Specialist in Regenerative Medicine - Stem Cells

Dr. Duran Cekic is a specialist in General and Plastic Surgery. He is known for his skill and commitment to improving medical care. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Mersin University.

Dr. Cekic worked as a specialist at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. He also supported pediatric care as a general practitioner. He received third place at the 40th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery for his research on stem cell differentiation.

He continues to develop his skills by attending courses and symposiums on rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, and regenerative medicine. This helps him stay current with the latest advances in surgery.

EXPERIENCE

2019 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

2015 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

2009 - 2009, /ABD

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2008 - 2008, /Sweden

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2000 - 2015, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Turkey

KOCAELI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

EDUCATION

2015

PROFESSOR

2009

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1992 - 1999, Antalya/Turkey

MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Expertise Training

1985 - 1991, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Over 170 scientific presentations and speeches at national and international scientific meetings

51 scientific articles, 33 of which are international

Author of 6 books and book chapters

3 TUBITAK projects

2 TUBITAK science incentive awards

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition 2nd Prize

Abdominal fascial flaps to provide complete implant coverage in one-stage breast reconstruction: an autologous solution

Preoperative colour Doppler evaluation in the planning of gluteal perforator flaps

A new application to increase breast projection in free breast graft reduction mammoplasty

A new application for the repair of penile skin defect; anterior scrotal artery flap

Use of botulinum toxin for correction of asymmetric crying faces

A useful tool for W-plasty design in the excision of irregular lesions

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association

Turkish Medical Informatics Association

Interplast Turkey Association

Balkan Association of Plastic Reconstuctive Aesthetic. Surgery

The AO Foundation AO CMF

Op. Dr. Atilla H.

Plastic Surgeon

Education

Specialty Training

2010 - 2016
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1989 - 1995
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2020 -
ClinicExpert - Plastic Surgery Specialist

Biography

Born in Cyprus, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon, Op. Dr. Atilla H. worked at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital for 3 years. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He worked at Ankara Bayındır Hospital for 2 years and at İskenderun State Hospital for 14 years.

Certificates

2021 - Thread Lift - Face Lift Certificates (Belgium)

Head of the dental surgery and implantology Institute, maxillofacial surgeon

Dr. Candan Mezili is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Ankara University Medical School. He then completed six years of specialty training at Ege University Medical School in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr. Mezili has worked as a consultant plastic surgeon at top hospitals. He treats both local and international patients. He is known for his careful technique and focus on patient care. Each year, he performs many successful surgeries.

He is a member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. He also belongs to the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association.

Dr. Thanakom Laisakul: Crafting Aesthetic Excellence at Asia Cosmetic Hospital

Dr. Thanakom Laisakul, a distinguished Plastic Surgeon based in Bangkok, Thailand, practices at Asia Cosmetic Hospital, specializing in a wide array of aesthetic procedures. His special interests encompass Breast Aesthetic Surgery, Body Contouring Surgery, Aesthetic Facial Surgery, and Labiaplasty, showcasing a comprehensive approach to enhancing the beauty and confidence of his patients.

Academic Prowess and Early Career

Dr. Laisakul's journey began at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, where he earned his M.D. His educational milestones include a Certificate in General Surgery from Songklanakarind Hospital and obtaining the Thai Certified Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Ramathibodi Hospital. His early career as a General Surgeon and leadership role at Trang Hospital laid the foundation for his future success.

Commitment to Training and Continued Learning

Dr. Laisakul's commitment to staying at the forefront of his field is evident through additional training and participation in international events. Attendance at symposiums and courses such as the Face Lift Symposium in Bangkok and the Annual Meeting of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand showcase his dedication to ongoing education.

A Global Perspective in Plastic Surgery, Bangkok, Thailand

With international experiences spanning Singapore, Korea, Australia, and the USA, Dr. Laisakul has cultivated a global perspective in aesthetic surgery. His exposure to different techniques and practices contributes to the diverse and comprehensive approach he brings to his patients at Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute.

A Testament to Professional Excellence

Dr. Laisakul is duly licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand since 1999 and holds various board certifications, including the Thai Certified Board of General Surgery (2000) and the Thai Certified Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2003). His commitment to adhering to the highest professional standards is reflected in his active memberships in esteemed societies.

A Leader in Breast Surgery, Body Contouring, and Facial Rejuvenation

Dr. Laisakul's social expertise is centered around his proficiency in Breast Surgery, Body Contouring, Facelift, and Facial Rejuvenation Surgery. His reputation as a leader in these domains positions him as a trusted authority in the plastic surgery landscape.

Bridging Connections in the Medical Community

Dr. Laisakul maintains affiliations with key professional societies, including the Thai Medical Council, The Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Thailand, The Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Thailand (ThSAPS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). These affiliations underscore his commitment to ethical practices and continuous collaboration with peers in the field.

Dr. Ali Cem Oktay is a plastic surgeon with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in breast lift, breast reduction, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), rhinoplasty, and gynecomastia surgery. He completed his medical and specialty training at Mersin University. Dr. Oktay is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

He is known for high patient satisfaction and consistent, positive results. Dr. Oktay has published scientific articles and regularly attends professional conferences. His commitment to research and clinical care has earned him respect in the field of plastic surgery.

Dr. Łukasz Warchoł

Plastic Surgery

Dr. Warchoł is a highly skilled plastic surgeon renowned for his expertise in transformative procedures, with a particular focus on breast augmentation through implants, and sculpting the body through advanced techniques such as liposuction and tummy tuck. In addition to these specialties, Dr. Warchoł also performs a wide range of other plastic surgeries, catering to diverse aesthetic goals and needs.

Education and Training:

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow.
• Graduated from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich.
• Completed specialization training in plastic surgery at:
  • Plastic Surgery Department of L. Rydygier Specialist Hospital in Krakow.
  • Clinical Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at University Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Łódź.

Experience:

• Clinical internships at:
  • University of California, San Diego.
  • Akademikliniken in Stockholm.
  • Mahidol University in Bangkok.

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Member of the Polish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (PTChPRiE).

Continuing Education:

• Participation in numerous national and international training sessions in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Turkey, and Italy.

Research and Publications:

• Authored scientific publications in Polish and international journals.
• Defended doctoral thesis titled "Variability of the medial plantar artery branch departure and division of the tibial nerve. Macroscopic and microscopic analysis."

Trust and Recognition:

• Dr. Warchoł's commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and stunning results has earned him trust and recognition within the medical community and among his grateful patients. His reputation for excellence precedes him, making him a top choice for individuals seeking transformative plastic surgery procedures.

Attention to Detail, Confidence in Results:

• With a passion for precision and an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes, Dr. Warchoł brings technical expertise to each procedure. Whether it's enhancing the contours of the body or restoring confidence through breast augmentation, his patients trust in his ability to deliver natural-looking results that exceed

Procedural Volume:

• Dr. Warchoł's extensive experience and proficiency in the field are evidenced by the hundreds of procedures he performs annually.

Discover Your Transformation:

• Whether you're considering breast enhancement, body contouring, or another cosmetic procedure, Dr. Warchoł invites you to take the first step towards achieving your aesthetic goals. With his skill, dedication, and patient-centred approach, he is committed to helping you look and feel your absolute best.

Dr. Kim Jung Hue is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Seoul, South Korea. He is the Director at Pop Plastic Surgery Clinic. He graduated from Catholic University and completed his plastic surgery training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Seoul.

Dr. Kim is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons Association, and the Korean Society of Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons. He has performed thousands of procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and satisfaction.