Best Surgery doctors: TOP 69 doctors

Dr. Yildirim trained at top US institutions including Johns Hopkins and Harvard, specializing in complex head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in cochlear implants and facial plastic surgery
• Multiple award-winning research in rhinology and olfactory disorders
• Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Performs advanced endoscopic sinus surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

One of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Pliego specializes in advanced weight loss procedures.

• 10 years of experience of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Focuses on obesity-related conditions like diabetes and hypertension
• Provides personalized care with close patient communication

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guner Cakmak focuses on minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries at Lokman Hekim University Istanbul Hospital, with 43+ international publications.

• Specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Over 20 technical notes and case reports published
• Received 9 awards for exceptional surgical work
• Performs complex hernia and gastrointestinal procedures
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a leading expert in obesity and metabolic surgery, with specialized training in the USA and Turkey.

• Ranked first in Turkey's gastroenterology surgery specialization exam
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery techniques
• Established organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery units

Prof. Yossefovitz specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgery at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 32 years of experience of experience.

• Head of oncological urology department at Ichilov hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Member of American and European Urology Associations
• Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University

Dr. Seifert specializes in breast-sparing surgeries and aesthetic reconstruction, offering a compassionate approach at the Breast Cancer Center in Solingen.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in gynecology and plastic surgery
• Uses advanced techniques for breast-sparing and reconstruction
• Head of the Breast Cancer Center at Solingen Clinic
• Provides comprehensive care from diagnosis to postoperative support

Dr. Dogukan Aydenizoz combines functional health with natural-looking aesthetic results at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specializes in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and endoscopic sinus surgery
• Over nine years of experience in ENT and facial aesthetics
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
• Known for precision and a patient-centered approach

Performs over 1,000 laparoscopic and robotic-assisted GI surgeries annually – Dr. Copaescu pioneered metabolic and minimally invasive techniques in Romania.

• Head of General Surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital
• Director of a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• 33 years of experience of teaching minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Associated Professor at two top Romanian medical universities

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.

Performed 2000+ hepatobiliary surgeries with 95% success rate – Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex liver and transplantation procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Completed 1000+ liver transplants with 90% success rate
• Professor at Akdeniz University's General Surgery Department
• Managed Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Trained at Başkent University's renowned General Surgery program

Specializes in colon and rectum surgery with extensive professional involvement in gastrointestinal and breast disease societies.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Involved in gastrointestinal surgery societies and breast disease congresses
• General Surgery Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Educated at Istanbul Kartal Dr.Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in gallbladder, bile duct, and hernia surgeries – Dr. Onalan brings decades of surgical experience to Atlas University Hospital.

• 27 years of experience of general surgery practice
• Extensive training in endoscopic procedures like gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Experienced in both open and laparoscopic hernia repairs
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, a leading medical institution

Specializing in andrology and urethral reconstruction, Dr. Tsafrakidis brings over a decade of expertise in complex urological surgeries.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Honorary Senior Lecturer at St Andrews University
• Lead investigator in MULTIPROS study for prostate biopsies
• Specializes in minimally invasive and reconstructive urological procedures

Dr. Ali Karahan has specialized in hair transplantation since 2009, achieving natural and successful results at top hospitals like Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa.

• Over 33 years of experience of medical experience
• Participated in national and international hair transplant conferences
• Trained in Anesthesiology and Reanimation
• Runs his own clinic since 2019

Dr. Balcioglu specializes in laser hemorrhoid surgery and pilonidal sinus treatment – advanced techniques for faster recovery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's English medical program
• Completed surgical residency at Marmara University
• Participates in international surgical conferences
• Published in medical journals locally and internationally

Ayhan Erdemir, MD, is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006 and one of the best pancreatic cancer specialists. He completed his undergraduate education at Fırat University Medical Faculty, and has taken part in numerous courses such as Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course, Surgical Oncology Society, and Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Surgical System Online Training Module.

Dr. Centeno trained at the Mayo Clinic in colorectal surgery and leads the surgery department at Teknon Medical Center.

• Specializes in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery with 32 years of experience of experience
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis surgery – a rare and complex condition – at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center
• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including the American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Recipient of multiple awards for surgical excellence