Best Doctors in the World

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.

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

Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI I. Investigation of the effectiveness of teledermatology in the diagnosis of skin lesions in pediatric patients TaslidereN.,KucukO.S. Revista daAssociacaoMedicaBrasileira (1992),vol.69,no.10,2023 (SCI-Expanded) I . Can a Correct Diagnosis Be Established Using the TeledermatologyMethod? TAŞLIDEREN.,SUKÜÇÜKÖ. ACTADERMATOVENEROLOGICACROATICA,vol.30,no.1,pp.32-39,2022 (SCI-Expanded) I I. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome induced by COVID-19: A case report TaşlıdereB.,MehmetajL.,ÖzcanA.B.,GülenB.,TaşlıdereN. AmericanJournalofEmergencyMedicine,vol.41,2021 (SCI-Expanded) IV. Which dermatology patients attend to Dermatology Outpatient Clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Turkey and what happened to them? CENGİZ F.P.,EMİROĞLUN.,BAHALIA.G.,DİZMAND.,TAŞLIDEREN.,AkarslanT.C.,GunesB.,MERTÖ.,KÜÇÜKÖ.S., ONSUNN. DERMATOLOGICTHERAPY,vol.33,no.4,2020 (SCI-Expanded)

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.

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Plastic surgeon

Head of the Unit of Hair Diseases in the Dermatology Department

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman is a specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repair, congenital anomalies, and cancer-related procedures. He has strong experience in breast reconstruction after breast cancer.

Dr. Kahraman has worked as a university faculty member. He provided both theoretical and practical training to residents and students. He has published scientific research in national and international journals. He has also presented at many congresses and scientific meetings. Dr. Kahraman now sees patients at his private office on Bağdat Avenue in Kadıköy.

Education

2004 - 2010 Kaunas University of Medicine, Master’s degree, professional qualification of medical doctor
2011 Kaunas Hospital, therapeutic internship
2011 - 2015 Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas Clinic, dermatovenereology residency

Professional experience

2011 - 2012 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eurostars SkinMonitor project “Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Based on ICT Tools”,  junior researcher
2013 - 2015 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Clinic of Skin and Venerial Diseases, educational activities, assistant
2015 Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, doctor’s assistant
2015 - present Kaunas Dainava Clinic, dermatovenerologist
2015 - 2016 Biofirst Clinic, dermatovenerologist
2016 present Kardiolita Hospital, dermatovenerologist

Professional training

Internships in Hamburg (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey) and Trieste (Italy)

Dr. Behruz Uysal is a top hair transplant surgeon in Turkey. He is known worldwide for his skill and modern techniques. He has performed over 8,000 hair transplant surgeries. Dr. Uysal is respected for his focus on patient care and his artistic approach to hair restoration.

Dr. Uysal leads the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also teaches regularly at Istanbul Aydin University. He is certified in Hair Transplant and Mesotherapy. Dr. Uysal is a member of ISAPS and the Turkish Medical Association. He often speaks at international conferences and live surgery workshops.

Prof. Mustafa Ozdemir is a specialist in Skin Diseases and Cosmetic Dermatology, and is a member of the Istanbul Chamber of Physicians, Turkish Dermatology Association and Skin and Venereal Diseases Association.

Dermatovenerologist

Dr. Mirosław Waplak

Specialisations:

Specialist in Plastic Surgery, Specialist in Aesthetic Medicine, Specialist in Oncological Surgery.

Education:

Graduated from the Medical University of Wroclaw in 2013 with a degree in medicine. He has 8 years of experience as an oncological surgeon. He completed his specialisation in 2022. While working in the Oncological Surgery Department of the Lower Silesian Oncology Centre, he gained knowledge and experience under the supervision of outstanding specialists. He underwent numerous internships, including in the Department of General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Diseases treated:

Skin lesions

Lipomas

Scars

Fibromas

Nevi

Skin tumours

Tumours of the subcutaneous tissue

Dr Krzysztof Missa, specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive care

Eli Shpreher  is a Head of the Department of Dermatology, Ichilov Medical Center - Sourasky.

Dr. Barnea Yoav is a plastic surgeon with 19 years of experience. He specializes in breast reconstruction surgery. He has published 47 research papers. He has also presented at about 60 international conferences. This shows his dedication to improving his field.

Dr. Barnea earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine. He completed advanced training in plastic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He also trained in microvascular oncological reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has served as Director of Plastic Surgery and Breast Reconstruction Services. He was also Acting Head of the Breast Reconstruction Unit.

Dr. Barnea is a member of the Israeli Society of Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Dr. Elif Afacan Yildirim is a medical specialist in rheumatologic dermatology. She co-authored a chapter in the book "Rheumatologic Dermatology," edited by Kenan Aydoğan.

Her work highlights advanced diagnostic methods such as histopathology, capillaroscopy, and fibroscan. These tools help in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic skin diseases. Dr. Yildirim’s knowledge supports better care in this field.

Dr. Eyal Gur is a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in microsurgery and pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in breast lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Gur treats both adults and children.

He has received several research grants from institutions such as Tel-Aviv University and the Medical Research Council of Canada. Dr. Gur is a member of the Israeli Society of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the American Cleft Lip and Palate Association.

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)