Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Levent Kaptanoglu is a general surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is a member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie. Dr. Kaptanoglu completed a fellowship at the Northwestern University Transplantation Unit in Chicago.

• Specializes in complex procedures like Whipple surgery and liver resection.
• Treats conditions including liver hemangioma, pancreatic cysts, and obesity.
• Performs surgeries for breast, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers.
• Sits on the boards of the Breast Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery Associations.

Professor Ido Nachmany heads the General Surgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. Forbes recognized him as one of Israel's top physicians for his surgical expertise.

• Specializes in complex liver, pancreas, and biliary system surgeries during online consultations
• Expert in neuroendocrine tumors and minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Fellowship trained in organ transplantation at the Thomas E. Starzl Institute
• Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University and member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Authored dozens of studies in journals like the Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Osman Civil is a general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Civil completed his surgical training at the Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, liver resections, and colectomies.
• Treats various conditions such as pancreatic cysts, hemorrhoids, and inguinal hernias.
• Maintains professional memberships in the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov has performed 200+ CRS and HIPEC procedures. He is a senior surgeon at the prestigious Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

• Completed advanced surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in complex abdominal cancers including gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies
• Uses NanoKnife technical therapy to treat tumors using electrical pulses without heat
• Certified in microwave liver ablation to destroy liver tumors using heat energy

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Professor Dov Zippel is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist. He specializes in breast disease and melanoma. He leads the Meirav Breast Center at Sheba Medical Center. He also serves at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology. In 2025, Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list.

Expertise: advanced care for benign and malignant breast tumors. Minimally invasive and breast-conserving surgery. Surgical treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Accreditations: MD, Tel Aviv University. Residency in general surgery, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowship in surgical oncology, University of Calgary. Board-certified in general surgery and surgical oncology. Research includes intact breast lesion excision and perioperative BRAF inhibitors for stage III melanoma.

Dr. Hanifi Onalan is an oncology and general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss procedures and digestive system surgeries. Dr. Onalan has performed gastric sleeve and balloon procedures for over 15 years at Atlas. He previously served as a surgeon at Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Expertise includes gallbladder, thyroid, and hernia surgeries.
• Certified in videoendoscopy from Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital.
• Performs complex procedures like colectomy, liver resection, and pancreatic surgery.
• Treats patients at an AACI-accredited facility following international safety standards.

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Ali Karahan is a hair transplant surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. He blends expertise in anesthesiology with hair restoration to ensure patient comfort. Dr. Karahan formerly managed hair transplant units at Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa hospitals. He specializes in achieving natural-looking results for hair restoration patients.

• Specialized in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı Training Hospital.
• Participates in national and international hair transplantation conferences.
• Treats patients at Quartz Hospital, an Istanbul center serving 6,500 people annually.
• Performed hair restoration procedures in various top Turkish medical networks.

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in laser and laparoscopic surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her online consultation provides expert surgical guidance for breast, colorectal, and hernia conditions.

• Follows minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time and patient discomfort
• Performs local laparoscopic day surgery for cysts near the tailbone
• Treats hemorrhoids using advanced Longo and laser surgical techniques
• Writes as a columnist for two professional medical journals
• Trained in general surgery at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Tubitak Technology Award finalist Dr. Gursel Saka provides an online consultation with Surgeon for complex orthopedic cases. He practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in pelvis–acetabulum surgery to repair hip socket and pelvic ring fractures
• Uses MAKOplasty robotic technology for high-precision total hip and knee replacements
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Treats advanced spinal conditions including scoliosis and herniated discs
• Expert in reconstructive trauma surgery and complex bone injuries

Dr. Sema Karakas specializes in gynecologic oncology surgery. She also performs minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopy and V-NOTES (scarless) techniques.

She offers V-NOTES hysterectomy and cyst removal. She performs surgery for uterine cancer and tubal ligation. She provides a full range of laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. She treats urinary incontinence with medical, laser, or surgical options and pelvic floor physiotherapy. She manages HPV with diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. She performs colposcopy, LEEP, and conization. She provides endometriosis care and surgery. She treats polyps and uterine septum with hysteroscopy. She offers perimenopausal and menopausal care and bioidentical hormone therapy.

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies is a colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeon at Teknon Medical Center. He completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. Dr. Centeno focuses on treating hemorrhoids, hernias, and gastrointestinal tumors. His practice at Teknon is supported by the clinic's JCI and EFQM quality accreditations.

• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
• Accredited by the ERAS-Society in Sweden for enhanced recovery after surgery.
• Former associate professor at the University of Blanquerna.
• Performs rectal resection, laparoscopy, and gallbladder surgery.

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a specialized general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He provides online consultation with Surgeon for complex cases including pancreatic, breast, and stomach cancers.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for high-precision, minimally invasive procedures
• Applies HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered during surgery to treat advanced abdominal cancers
• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex operation to remove pancreatic tumors
• Assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Expertise includes treating hernias and gastrointestinal disorders like sigmoid adenocarcinoma

Dr. Laureano Molins López-rodó is the head of thoracic surgery at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. He also directs the thoracic surgery service at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a former president of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Molins López-rodó completed training at the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School.

• Published 145 scientific articles in national and international medical journals.
• Served as Co-President of the 11th World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona.
• Is a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors.
• Maintains board memberships in the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Professor Altan Kir specializes in robotic lung surgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He provides an online consultation with a surgeon to discuss complex thoracic oncology cases.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Brompton Hospital
• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for less invasive surgery and faster recovery
• Certified by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Treats lung cancer at various stages including advanced stage 4 cases
• Works in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine to provide expert surgical care