387 Best Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

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

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

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 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

Professor Haciibrahimoglu is a leading specialist in thoracic oncology at Medical Park Goztepe, focusing on complex lung and chest cavity surgeries.

• Specialises in VATS – a keyhole surgery technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in lung cancer surgery and disorders of the mediastinum – the central area of the chest
• Completed a three-year fellowship in thoracic-vascular and transplantation surgery at the University of Paris-Sud
• Performs tracheal surgery and corrective procedures for chest deformities
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior academic surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery – using smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on complex hernia repairs, thyroidectomies, and bowel resections
• Member of the Hernia Society and the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Yahya Ozel gained advanced training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under some of Japan's most renowned surgical experts.

• Specialises in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery for hernias, obesity, and cancer
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate with advanced expertise in surgical endoscopy and ERCP
• Manages complex cases involving the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and endocrine system
• Former academic faculty member at Doğuş University where he trained the next generation of surgeons

Dr Guzel is an orthopaedic specialist at Atlas University Hospital who specialises in robotic joint replacements and sports medicine. He integrates deep learning and new technologies into his surgical practice to improve patient outcomes.

• Performs robotic knee and hip arthroplasty for better implant alignment
• Focuses on shoulder arthroscopy and ACL repairs for sports injuries
• Uses stem cell therapies as a non-surgical option for tissue repair
• Taught sports surgery at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe and a member of the American College of Surgeons. He focuses on keyhole techniques for cancer and weight loss procedures.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery at the Turkey Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Performs minimally invasive surgeries – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Contributed to over 40 medical publications in the field of general surgery
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society and Istanbul Surgery Association

Dr Mithat TERZİ is a specialist periodontist at Hisar Avrupa Dental Polyclinic. He holds both a DDS and a PhD in periodontal surgery from Atatürk University.

• Specialises in micro-invasive gingival plastic surgery for faster healing and less discomfort
• Performs 3D bone augmentation to prepare the jaw for successful dental implants
• Uses digitally guided implantology for precise placement and predictable surgical outcomes
• Treats gum recessions using specialised techniques to restore the natural gum line
• Former Assistant Professor of Periodontology at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University