Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 4

Professor Alaettin Celik is a pioneer in paediatric surgery who founded the first dedicated paediatric surgical department at Istanbul University. He has performed over 1,100 paediatric operations and authored several definitive textbooks on newborn and child surgery.

• Dual-trained specialist in both general surgery and paediatric urology
• Completed a two-year registrar post at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children
• Handles complex cases including paediatric tumours, hernias, and urological conditions
• Active member of the national Council of Children's Tumours

Professor Toker is the former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He now leads the thoracic surgery department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for lung cancer and mediastinal masses
• Expert in tracheal surgery addressing tumours, narrowing, and fistulas
• Performs extended surgery for patients with advanced lung cancer
• Previously served as Chair of Thoracic Surgery at West Virginia University
• Awarded multiple prizes for best presentations by the Turkish Thoracic Society

Associate Professor Omer Uslukaya is a surgical specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital who has authored 50 scientific publications on surgery and wound healing.

• Specialises in laparoscopic splenectomy – removing the spleen through small incisions for a faster recovery
• Trained in neck dissection at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre in the USA
• Expertise includes breast surgery outcomes and surgical management of pancreatitis
• Performed extensive clinical research on reconstructive surgery and wound healing techniques

Professor Saygi is a leading specialist in chest diseases and tuberculosis at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He previously served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Former Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital
• Led the Chest Diseases Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing complex respiratory and tuberculosis cases
• Held senior leadership as a Senator and Faculty Board Member at Maltepe University

Dr Murat Cakar is a dedicated specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses exclusively on the surgical needs of infants and children.

• Specialises in pediatric abdominal and colorectal surgery for complex congenital conditions
• Expert in hernia repairs, including umbilical, inguinal, and hiatal procedures
• Serves as a university lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Pediatric Surgery Association and the Pediatric Urology Association
• Holds specialized certification in newborn resuscitation and intensive care

Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass and first endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Dr. Kayabalı has completed more than 2,500 vascular operations. He is a professor at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery examination.
• Performed 400 carotid endarterectomies and 1,000+ lower-extremity reconstructions.
• Uses hybrid procedures combining open surgery with balloon and stent interventions.
• Former board member of the Turkish Vascular Surgery Association.

Professor Karakoc is a highly decorated radiology specialist and Head of Department at Yeditepe University. He is a double Fellow of the European Society of Radiology, specialising in image-guided surgical interventions and advanced diagnostics.

• Specialises in prostate fusion biopsy, combining MRI and ultrasound for more accurate cancer detection
• Performs chemoembolisation and radioembolisation to deliver targeted cancer treatment directly to tumours
• Expert in uterine fibroid embolisation, a non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy for treating fibroids
• Awarded first prize by the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR)
• Trained as a Research Fellow at the University Hospital of Cleveland, USA

Dr Ersan is a senior ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to correct vision
• Maintains international memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
• Researched retinal nerve fibre photography to improve glaucoma diagnosis
• Introduced iridology and complementary eye medicine seminars in Turkey
• Awarded first place by TÜBİTAK for his scientific research on the eye

Professor Ertekin is a leading specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in complex surgeries of the pancreas, liver, and biliary system
• Uses endoscopic diagnostic treatments to manage digestive tract conditions minimally
• Expert in ERCP, a specialised procedure used to treat bile duct and pancreatic blockages
• Manages trauma and emergency surgical cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Directs surgical training as a senior Professor at Istanbul University

Dr Ertan Emek focuses on liver and pancreatic surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is highly skilled in performing complex transplants from both living and deceased donors.

• Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – focusing on the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas
• Uses minimally invasive oncological surgery – keyhole techniques that allow for less pain and faster healing
• Performs both liver and kidney transplantations at a high level of technical difficulty
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

Dr Ahmet Alptekein has performed over 1,100 paediatric surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on neonatal surgery and minimally invasive techniques for children.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Completed his residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in paediatric urology, treating conditions of the bladder and kidneys in infants
• Performs tumour surgery and endoscopy using cameras to treat children without open surgery