Best Inguinal hernia surgery doctors: TOP 54 doctors

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.

Dr. Kartal specializes in laparoscopic techniques for hernia repair – a minimally invasive approach that can reduce recovery time. Currently practises at Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey.

• Board-certified surgeon with 19 years of experience of experience
• Advanced training in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including the European Society of Coloproctology
• Performs various surgical techniques from basic to complex hernia repairs

1,000+ operations performed – Dr. Karli specializes in laparoscopic and open hernia surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in endoscopic procedures
• Experienced in both benign anorectal diseases and breast diseases

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, including inguinal hernia repair, at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Published 43+ articles in international journals on surgical techniques
• Expert in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries
• Fluent in English, Turkish, and German for international patients

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon with over 10 years of experience of experience, specializing in obesity-related conditions and surgical solutions.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and the Mexican College of General Surgery
• Focuses on personalized care for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension
• Treats gastroesophageal reflux and related complications

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in advanced laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeries, with training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery with a Gastroenterology Surgery subspecialty
• Pioneered organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery units
• Former faculty member at Marmara University’s Medical School

Performed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate – Prof. Aliosmanoglu brings high-volume expertise to hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya.

• 23 years of experience specializing in complex abdominal surgeries
• Professor at Akdeniz University's General Surgery Department
• Managed liver-kidney-pancreas transplantation units
• Published research on abdominal adhesions and organ protection

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.

Dr. Suebpong Angchoun (Dr. Beer) is a urologist and men’s health specialist. He founded Eternity Clinic and is its medical director. He also directs the Urology Center at Bangkok Hospital Phuket. His practice focuses on minimally invasive (endoscopic) urology and male sexual health.

Education and accreditations: M.D. (2003), Prince of Songkla University. Diploma, Thai Board of General Surgery (2008). Diploma, Thai Board of Urology (2011), Prince of Songkla University. Clinical focus: erectile dysfunction, testosterone replacement therapy, kidney stones, and prostate health.

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.

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in minimally invasive techniques for inguinal hernia repair, trained in advanced laparoscopy in Scotland.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 24 years of experience of experience
• Author of 20+ articles on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Associate Professor in General Surgery at Demiroğlu Science University
• Awarded by the Ministry of Health for contributions to surgical care

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.

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in inguinal hernia surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive training in general surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Completed general surgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Affiliated with the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society

Specializes in hernia surgery, including both open and laparoscopic techniques for groin, umbilical, and wound hernias at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Taksim Education and Research Hospital
• Performs endoscopic interventions for diagnosis and treatment
• Member of the medical team at Atlas University Hospital

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. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, trained at Marmara University.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Marmara University General Surgery Department
• Authored articles in local and international journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and leads the surgery department at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specialized in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery since 1993
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal techniques
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery protocols
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

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.

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery and colorectal procedures
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University

Dr. Harald Rosen specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, bringing decades of expertise to complex gastrointestinal procedures at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Performs advanced endoscopic resections for gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of leading medical institutions in Vienna