Best Doctors in the World

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Dr Ali Cem Oktay

  • 4.8 Excellent 196 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • 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.

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Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,097 - $3,293
Liposuction
$3,000 - $5,000
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$2,062 - $3,097
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Erdem Turemen

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Endocrinologist

Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Nuri Ceydeli

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Nuri Ceydeli is a gynecologist and obstetrician with over 15 years of experience. He is a graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School (1995) and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical School (2002), and is a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society, Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society, Surgical Infection Association, and AAGL.

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Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Federico Hernandez Alfaro

  • 4.7 Excellent 429 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Head of the dental surgery and implantology Institute, maxillofacial surgeon

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Retinal detachment surgery
$7,658 - $7,658
Bladder removal
$29,334 - $34,028
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$18,774 - $21,121
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Lee Jeong Min

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  • 20 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, URBAN Plastic Surgery
  • Doctor Lee Jeong Min is an 17 years experienced plastic surgeon. A permanent member of Korean Society Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. A permanent member of Korean Society Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Currently Dr.Lee is an acting professor at Gachon University.  Apart from plastic surgery studies, he did great research related to carcinoma pigmentation (port-wine stain), cyst, foreign body granuloma after use of dermal fillers and others. All these research made a great contribute to his work and carrier. His researches were publised not only locally, but aslo abroad and were presented  at Korean plastic surgery symposium.   

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Orhan Dalkilic

  • 4.5 Good 183 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Orhan Dalkılıç, M.D., is a pulmonologist with expertise in bronchoscopy, sleep disorders, asthma, allergies, COPD, tuberculosis, smoking cessation, and lung cancer. He is known for his skill in advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy. He often treats patients with severe COPD and emphysema.

    Dr. Dalkılıç has worked in several cities across Turkey and has made important contributions to pulmonary medicine. He currently practices at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. He has achieved high success rates in bronchoscopy and has led effective smoking cessation programs. Dr. Dalkılıç is dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care in respiratory medicine.

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Bone marrow transplantation
$35,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
Nephrectomy
$7,000 - $9,000
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Pimpa Tantanasrigul

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Wansiri Hospital
  • Dr. Pimpa Tantanasrigul แพทย์หญิงพิมพา ตันธนศรีกุล

    ANTI-AGING 
     

    Educational Background

     

    2021 Preventive Medicine Diploma of the Thai Board of Preventive Medicine (Public Health), The Medical Council of Thailand

    2019 Master of Science in Genes, Imperial College London, UK (Government Scholarship, Civil Service Commission) American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, USA

    2018 Certificate in Dermatology and Dermatosurgery (Anti-Aging), Juntendo University, Faculty of Medicine, Japan (Japanese Government Scholarship JiCA)

    2016 Diploma of the Thai Board of Dermatology.Institute of Dermatology

    2011 Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology, Cardiff University, UK Fellowship Training in Cutaneous and Laser Surgery, Institute of Dermatology

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$677 - $2,459
Stem Cell Therapy
$5,740 - $5,740
Facelift
$3,215 - $13,618
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Sinan Göçer

  • 4.8 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Sinan Göçer is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with a specialization in heart and vascular surgery. He completed his medical education at Çukurova University, graduating from the Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He then pursued advanced training in cardiovascular surgery at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, finishing in 2012.

     

    Dr. Göçer began his career at Batman Regional State Hospital, where he worked from 2012 to 2016 in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. He later joined Özel EMSEY Hospital in 2016, continuing his practice in cardiovascular surgery until 2017. From 2017 to 2022, he served in the same specialty at Özel Medicalpark Göztepe Hospital. In 2022, he moved to Özel Batman Dünya Hospital, where he worked until 2023. Currently, he is practicing at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, where he continues to provide specialized care in heart and vascular surgery.

     

    In recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare, Dr. Göçer was honored with the "Doctor of the Year" award by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2015. He is also an active member of prominent medical organizations, including the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and the National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

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Umbilical hernia repair
$3,280 - $3,280
Hemorrhoidectomy
$1,910 - $2,350
Knee Arthroscopy
$1,820 - $2,870
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Sadi Kerem Okutur

  • 4.6 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Sadi Kerem Okutur is a Turkish medical oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He is currently working at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and has held various positions in the past. He has a degree in general medicine, and a residency in internal medicine and medical oncology. Prof. Okutur has won a research award and authored numerous papers and book chapters. He is a member of various medical societies.

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Tummy tuck
$3,000 - $4,200
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
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Mindaugas Kazanavicius

  • 4.7 Excellent 127 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Mindaugas Kazanavicius is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in breast augmentation, laser lipolysis, facelifts, botox, and burn treatment. Dr. Kazanavicius has performed more than 5,000 procedures. He is known for correcting previous surgical errors and achieving natural results, especially in breast surgeries.

    Dr. Kazanavicius is a member of the Lithuanian Wound Management Association (LWMA) and the European Wound Management Association (EWMA). He has completed advanced courses in trauma and life support. He regularly presents at international and national conferences, showing his commitment to ongoing professional development.

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Installing heart pacemaker
$11,734 - $14,081
Ankle joint replacement
$9,974 - $9,974
Hemorrhoidectomy
$1,800 - $1,800
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Funda Ataman

  • 4.5 Good 183 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Funda Ataman is a dermatologist who graduated from Istanbul University in 1986. She completed her residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1990. She specializes in dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, laser treatments, and advanced care for skin tumors, allergic skin diseases, and hyperhidrosis.

    Dr. Ataman has worked on studies about skin cancer, cryotherapy, and new dermatological methods. She has practiced at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital and Private Istanbul Regional Hospital. She is known for her strong clinical experience and dedication to patient care.

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Bone marrow transplantation
$35,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
Nephrectomy
$7,000 - $9,000
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Monika Mikulicz-pasler

  • 4.3 Good 64 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Monika Mikulicz-Pasler is a specialist in the field of cardiology and internal medicine.

    Diseases treated:

    • hypertension
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    • heart diseases
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    • heart failure
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    • coronary artery disease
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    • ischemic heart disease
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    • Heart arythmia
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    • myocardial infarction
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    • heart defects
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    • fainting

     

     

     

     

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Gastric bypass
$5,000 - $5,690
Knee Arthroscopy
$3,403 - $5,433
Laminectomy
$2,816 - $3,344
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Bulent Evren Erkul

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Jung Young Choon

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 40 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea
  • Dr. Jung Young Choon is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Founder and Head Surgeon of HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea, one of Seoul’s most respected plastic surgery clinics specializing in anti-aging, contouring, and stem cell-based regenerative procedures. With an extensive academic background and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Jung is widely recognized in both domestic and international medical communities as a leader in the field of aesthetic surgery.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Jung has become a leading specialist in anti-aging surgeries, such as facelifts, MACS lifts, thread lifts, and fat grafting for both the face and body. His skillset also extends to body contouring and body filler procedures, where he is known for his meticulous technique and artistry in creating subtle, elegant transformations that enhance natural anatomy rather than alter it. His work emphasizes individualized treatment, tailoring every procedure to each patient’s unique facial and body structure, concerns, and aesthetic goals.

    Education & Training

    • Specialist in Plastic Surgery
    • Graduated from Yonsei University Medical School
    • Former Professor of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University Medical School

    Academic Positions

    • President of HERSHE Plastic Surgery
    • The 31st Vice Chairman of Yonsei University's Alumni Association (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2026)
    • Director of IPSTC Seoul Center, International Institute for Cosmetic Research and Development
    • Former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery (MIPS)

    Professional Memberships

    • Full Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
    • Member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons
    • Full Member of Korea Cosmetic Surgery
    • Member of the Korean Society of Ocular Surgery
    • Vice Chairman of Korea-Japan Cosmetic Society
    • Audit Member of PENTA-A Anatomy Research Society

    Consultant & Advisory Roles

    • Consultant to Allergan (BOTOX)
    • Plastic Surgery Advisor for GELDERMA’s Lestylene Filler
    • Plastic Surgery Advisor for LUTRONIC’s ACCULPT Laser
    • Asia Consultant for HUMANMED (Germany) HAVESTJET

    Publications & Academic Contributions

    • Co-author of Minimal Invasive Molding (MIPS) – History and Principles of Threadlifting, 2015
    • Co-author of Master of New Korean Beauty Plastic Surgery 18(II) – Facial and Body Correction Using Melting Thread, 2018
    • Thesis: Gluteal Soft-Tissue Repositioning Using Polydioxane Threads (presented at ASDS)

    HERSHE Plastic Surgery has secured patents for the process of producing and cultivating growth factors from adipose-derived stem cells, ensuring a scientifically validated and proprietary approach to regenerative medicine. With this technology, Dr. Jung and his research team have created a suite of personalized stem cell-based programs, including Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) program and SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) program.

    Dr. Jung's reputation is not only built on his academic credentials or technical skills, but also on the results he delivers. Patients from all over the world visit HERSHE seeking his expertise, especially for procedures that demand refined results, such as natural-looking facelifts, balanced facial fat grafts, youth-restoring thread lifts, and body contouring treatments. His aesthetic approach is conservative yet impactful, always striving to enhance rather than change, and to restore rather than overcorrect.

    From surgical anti-aging procedures to the latest advancements in stem cell-based rejuvenation, Dr. Jung Young Choon continues to lead with precision, compassion, and a clear vision for the future of aesthetic medicine.

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Stem Cell Therapy
$791 - $2,374
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,108 - $2,215
Facelift
$5,538 - $8,703
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Murat Dokdok

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Murat Dokdok is an Interventional Radiologist at the Anadolu Medical Center with expertise in Cardiovasculary Imaging, Neuroradyology, and the ability to communicate in both English and Turkish. He has an extensive educational background, having received a degree from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasha School of Medicine and professional experience from Göztepe State Hospital, Minnesota University and Harvard School of Medicine, MGH, and Acibadem Hospital.
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Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Ayhan Erdemir

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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.

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Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Haluk Duman

  • 4.6 Excellent 498 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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.

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Lobectomy
$17,601 - $29,334
Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot
$24,700 - $28,000
Immunotherapy
$6,000 - $10,000
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Kursad Aydin

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. has worked in various medical institutions from 1998-2017, including Gazi University (2001-2003) and Selcuk University (1998-2001, 2003-2009, 2009-2010).

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Breast cancer surgery
$4,000 - $10,000
Rehabilitation with "Lokomat"
$300 - $400
SIRT therapy
$30,000 - $30,000
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