Best Doctors and Surgeons in Turkey for Australian Patients

Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in tummy tucks, body contouring, and facial feminization surgery.
• Treats 500–600 patients each year for cosmetic and reconstructive needs.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery.

Dr. Ergin Er is a plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center. He has performed over 10,000 aesthetic procedures throughout his career. Dr. Er is a multiple 1st prize winner from the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He specializes in various facial and body procedures using the latest clinical methods.

• Expert in rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and Vaser liposuction.
• Completed fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
• Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).
• Holds membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

Dr. Nur Afsar is a medical doctor with over seven years of experience in medical aesthetics. She specializes in botulinum toxin applications, dermal fillers, mesotherapy, and skin rejuvenation. Dr. Afsar is known for her evidence-based and personalized care. She has advanced skills in Ultherapy, Radiesse, thread lifting, and non-surgical facial contouring.

She earned her M.D. from Eskişehir Osmangazi University and holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Afsar has worked as an aesthetic physician at Turkeyana Clinic, Florence Nightingale Hospital, and Op. Dr. Ahmet Dilber Plastic Surgery Clinic.

She is accredited by the Ministry of Health. Dr. Afsar has completed advanced training at Merz Academy, Ulthera Academy, and Tesslift. She regularly attends international congresses, including AMWC Monaco, IMCAS Paris, and Dubai Derma.

Dr. Abdullah Kongoz is a specialist in prosthodontics and smile design at Good Look Clinic, Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Prosthodontics from Istanbul University. Dr. Kongoz completed a clinical internship at the University of Wisconsin. He specializes in All-on-4 dental implants and anterior esthetics.

• Certified in sinus lifting and dental implant bone augmentation.
• Expert in laminated esthetic composite restorations for smile makeovers.
• Performs dental implant procedures at an AAID-accredited facility.
• Trains in specialized dental Botox applications for functional and esthetic results.

Dr. Gürhan Özcan is a plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center. He specializes in tummy tucks, revision rhinoplasty, and breast surgery. He is the founding chairman of the Başkent University Plastic Surgery Department. Dr. Özcan twice received awards from the American Society for Plastic Surgery.

• Holds EBOPRAS certification, a European standard for plastic surgery quality.
• Completed a three-year fellowship at Baylor Medical School in Houston, USA.
• Member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (ESPRAS).
• Treats patients at a clinic serving 4,000+ people for plastic procedures annually.

Dr. Susana Akdash is a cosmetic dentist at WestDent Clinic in Izmir. She specializes in implantology and dental aesthetics. Her graduation thesis from Ege University focused specifically on implant prosthesis. Dr. Akdash performs complex restorations using All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-2 dental implant systems.

• Completed the IHDE Implants Immediate Loading Course for rapid smile restoration.
• Specialized in digital and analog smile design through Ivoclar Vivadent training.
• Expert in oral surgery, including bone augmentation and sinus lifting procedures.
• Practices at WestDent Clinic, which maintains an ISO 9001-certified 99% success rate.

Dr Mustafa Aydinol is one of the most famous doctors in Turkey with over 15 years of experience for the Breast Augmentation, Fat Transfer work, Liposculpture, BBL and all body work. He has oven publication about Breast Augmentation like Combining Fat Injection and Breast Implants in Patients With Atrophied Breasts.  

Also he other tech for liposculpture work, he uses vaser liposuction and lipomatic to create narrow and sport tummy.  

He is top rated for mommy makeover and he is one of the best for BBL procedure.  

Op. Dr. Yunus Emre Şeker is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Antalya. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Akdeniz University Hospital. He trained under Prof. Ömer Özkan. He was an active team member in uterus and double-arm transplant surgeries.

In 2023, he won second place (Clinical Branch) in the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition. He taught plastic surgery at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He has spoken at national congresses and contributed to publications.

Clinical focus: rhinoplasty (ultrasonic, ethnic), facial rejuvenation, breast aesthetics, body contouring, reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urological surgeon at Uroaesthetic in Istanbul. He specializes in penile prosthesis surgery, genital reconstruction, and male sexual health. Dr. Cetin has performed hundreds of successful penile implant and reconstructive procedures. He holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and acts as a Rigicon Global Reference Center specialist.

• Member of the International and European Societies for Sexual Medicine.
• Treats erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and complex urethral strictures.
• Uses microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for varicocelectomy and bladder procedures.
• Works at Uroaesthetic, a clinic holding ISO and European Board of Urology certifications.

Dr. Aysel Pasazade is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. She holds the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certification.

She has worked in university hospitals and private clinics. She attends international congresses, live surgery courses, and advanced training. This keeps her practice current. She provides careful, personalized care with a focus on patient safety, function, and natural-looking results.

Dr. Imad Alboshe is a dentist at Suave Dental Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in smile makeovers, orthodontics, and dental implants. Dr. Alboshe earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from OKAN University. He has treated over 2,000 patients with a 98% success rate. As a multilingual doctor, he communicates easily with international patients.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant procedures for full-jaw restoration.
• Expertise in veneers, Lumineers, and Zirconia crown installations.
• Provides root canal therapy and surgical tooth extractions.
• Works at a TMA-accredited facility with reported 99% success for veneers.

Dr. Hasan Sahin is a plastic surgeon at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients globally. Dr. Sahin is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He handles complex primary and secondary restorative procedures for the face and body.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring.
• Expertise includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, and microsurgical procedures.
• Certified in flap dissection, wound healing, and microsurgery techniques.
• Offers consultative services for complex revision cases and functional nose procedures.

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Zafer Gulbas founded and directs Turkey’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in complex blood cancers and clotting disorders. Dr. Gulbas trained at top global institutions, including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson in the USA. He performs autologous and allogeneic transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia.

• Achieved an 81% success rate for autologous bone marrow transplants.
• Supervised over 3,000 successful transplant procedures since 2010.
• Authored over 260 scientific publications with 5,000+ citations in hematology.
• Member of the European Hematology Association and American Hematology Association.

Dr. Emre Gunbey is an Assistant Professor of ENT. He specializes in nose aesthetics, endoscopic sinus surgery, snoring and sleep apnea, and head and neck tumor surgery. He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his ENT residency at Kecioren Training and Research Hospital in 2011.

Dr. Gunbey has worked at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Adatip Istanbul Hospital. He also gained international experience as an observer at Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the European Rhinology Association, and the Facial Plastic Surgery Association.

Dr. Kadriye İpek Uzunoglu is among the best cosmetic and plastic surgeons serving patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Also, she is one of the top-rated revision rhinoplasty surgeons. 

• Since 2025 –Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024 -2025  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Baypark Hospital in Turkey
• 2024 - 2024  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Bagcılar Legal Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• 2021 - 2024  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Konya City Hospital in Turkey
• 2018 - 2021  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Konya Legal Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• 2017 - 2018  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Sivas City Hospital in Turkey
• 2011 - 2017 Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Sivas Republıc University  Hospital in Turkey
• 2011 - 2011 Emergency Dr in Resadiye  Hospital  University  Hospital in Turkey
• 2010 - 2011 Emergency Dr in Tokat  Hospital  University  Hospital in Turkey

Education

• 2011 - 2017  The Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Sivas Republic  University , Specialization Training
• 2015 - 2015   University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery (Observer, August-November 2015)
• 2003 - 2010   The Faculty of Medicine at Samsun  University, Medical Doctor Training.

Additional training

• Cumhuriyet University Laboratory Animal Usage Certificate Course
• TPRECD 45th National Congress
• TPRECD 8th Rhinoplasty Course
• TPRECD 1st Facial Aesthetics
• TPRECD Winter Symposium 2016,
• EPCD 20th National Congress
• RMCD XIXth Basic Microsurgery Course
• TPRCD 9th Plastic Surgery School
• EPCD 28th National Congress
• TPRECD XIIIth Rhinoplasty and VIth Facial Aesthetics Course

Membership in organizations

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Turkish Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Women Physicians Education Support Foundation