Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 15

Dr Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a dual board-certified surgeon who earned an outstanding degree from the Turkish national board in both 2005 and 2016.

• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for hernias, colorectal diseases, and stomach conditions
• Uses endoscopic procedures for digestive system diagnostics and non-surgical treatments
• Trained at Erciyes University, one of the leading medical institutions in Turkey
• Active member of the Turkish Colorectal Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations

Professor Gok is a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery specially qualified in abdominal wall surgery. He has dedicated his entire surgical career to hernia repair since 2000.

• Treats complex incisional hernias and abdominal wall defects
• Specialises in laparoscopic keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as a Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Founding Member and Treasurer of the Turkish Hernia Society
• General Secretary of Turkey's Hernia School training next-generation surgeons

Dr Ayhan Arslan is a founding chief physician at Private Optimed Hospital with a background in trauma care and emergency surgery. He played a critical role in military medical service and disaster relief in Istanbul.

• Specialises in general surgery and emergency trauma interventions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber
• Trained at the SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precision across both routine and complex surgical cases

Associate Professor Sormaz is a specialist surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in Germany under industry leader Professor Henning Dralle.

• Focuses on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Faculty member at Istanbul University's Endocrine Surgery Service
• Trained at Universitätsklinikum Halle, Germany's top endocrine surgery centre
• Expert in managing both benign and malignant gland diseases

Dr Tahir Saricam is a senior specialist at Private Optimed Hospital with a background in military medical trauma and surgical care.

• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious GATA Military Medical Academy
• Completed formal general surgery specialisation at the Military Medical Academy
• Served as a dedicated surgeon at the Girne and Corlu Military Hospitals
• Focuses on general surgical procedures within a multi-specialty hospital setting

Dr Isa Kaman leads gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery at Private Optimed Hospital. He focuses on complex cases involving the stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas.

• Treats stomach diseases, pancreatic cancer, and gastrointestinal infections
• Performs surgical interventions for obesity and gallbladder stones
• Trained at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty in general surgery
• Member of The Turkish Surgeons Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Former surgical specialist at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ertan Emek focuses on hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – a specialised field involving the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder – at Biruni University Hospital.

• Maintains a focus on complex organ transplantation and abdominal procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Formerly served in the organ transplant units of multiple university hospitals
• Expertise includes managing tumours and cysts within the hepatobiliary system

Professor Ali Ilker Filiz is a highly credentialed surgical oncologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has been awarded for his research into colorectal cancer staging and bowel health.

• Specialises in breast and endocrine surgery with fellowship training from Norway
• Performs surgical oncology procedures to treat various cancer types
• Focuses on trauma, emergency surgery, and endocrine disorders
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Recognised with multiple awards for his work on colon and rectum diseases

Professor Ozan Beytemur is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in the surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumours.

• Provides expert care for complex fractures, bone infections, and malignant musculoskeletal tumours
• Highly trained in advanced intramedullary nailing and paediatric trauma surgery
• Serves as a member of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division within the Turkish Orthopaedic Association
• Authored definitive textbook chapters on bone and joint infections for Springer

Professor Karaca is a senior surgical specialist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He previously served as Deputy Head of the cancer programme for the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Specialises in liver, kidney, and bile duct surgery
• Successfully completed a fellowship in kidney and liver transplantation
• Awarded the JCAM Best Article Prize for his laparoscopic gallbladder technique
• Expert in laparoscopic cholecystectomy – keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder
• Lecturer and Professor at Başkent University School of Medicine

Dr. Mehmet Alper Ozturk is a general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic and weight loss surgery. He treats obesity and Type 2 diabetes with precise surgical techniques. Dr. Ozturk earned his medical degree and residency at Istanbul University.

• Performs gastric sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures.
• Expert in complex surgeries like SADI-S and transit bipartition.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Turkey.
• Treats metabolic conditions including surgical management of diabetes.