Best Surgery doctors: TOP 79 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

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.

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.

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

Specializes in liver and pancreas surgery – Dr. Karademir trained at top US transplant programs and leads the general surgery department at Anadolu Medical Centre.

• Over 25 years' experience in HPB surgery and liver transplantation
• Trained at RUSH-Presbyterian-St. Luke's and UCLA Medical Center
• Head of Organ Transplantation at Ankara Güven Hospital
• Member of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Currently coordinates general surgery at Anadolu Medical Centre

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

Specialist in minimally invasive colorectal and abdominal wall surgery – Dr. Garcia Vasquez combines robotic expertise with innovative techniques at Infanta Elena University Hospital.

• Robotic surgery certified on Da Vinci X/Xi/5 platforms
• PhD research focused on high-risk intestinal anastomosis healing
• Patent holder for abdominal wall prosthetic implantation systems
• Teaching collaborator at Francisco de Vitoria University since 2013
• Active researcher at Jiménez Díaz Health Research Institute

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. Antoni Krajewski specializes in general, vascular, and oncological surgery at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital, with additional expertise in aesthetic procedures.

• Graduated from Medical University of Łódź
• Leads courses on FUE hair transplantation technique
• Prioritizes patient comfort and safety
• Known for empathy, especially toward LGBTQ+ patients

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

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

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

Dr. Adriana Nowak specializes in general and aesthetic surgery with a focus on chronic wound treatment using negative pressure therapy.

• Graduated from Medical University of Warsaw
• Specialty training at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital
• Member of Polish Wound Management Association
• Regular participant in surgical training and workshops
• Published author in medical journals

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

Led the National Pancreas Foundation Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Trained robotic-assisted surgery
• Board-certified in Clinical Oncology

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

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

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

40,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Kang specializes in mesh-free hernia repair developed for safer outcomes.

• Inventor of the 'Kang Repair' technique – avoids wish problems and chronic pain
• Recurrence rates under 0.2%, far below global averages
• Founder of Gibbeum Hospital – Korea's only surgical specialty general hospital
• Trained at Seoul National University and St. auf's Hospital, UK

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).