Keloid scars Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.

Dr. Emine Demir is a licensed physician in Turkey. She holds an MD, diploma no. 97600435, issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on 7 July 1997.

She has more than 28 years of experience in public and private care. Her practice focuses on dermatology and trichology. She treats hair and scalp disorders and provides alopecia diagnosis and post-transplant care. This includes female and male pattern hair loss.

At Istanbul Care Clinic, she offers diagnostic evaluations and scalp health consultations. She provides structured follow-up to support graft retention and scalp recovery. Her approach uses evidence-based protocols.

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with a specific focus on treating scar tissue and skin tumours.

• Treats keloid scars using laser and light-based therapies for better cosmetic outcomes
• Specialises in dermato-oncology – the evaluation and surgical removal of skin tumours
• Uses chemical peels and fractional treatments to improve skin texture and rejuvenation
• Expertise in geriatric dermatology – managing skin conditions for elderly patients
• Completed his specialist dermatology training at Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ertan Emek is a transplant and general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in complex organ transplantation, including kidney, liver, and lung procedures. Dr. Emek holds membership in the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS). He treats conditions such as umbilical hernias, keloid scars, and pancreatic cysts.

• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association.
• Performs kidney, liver, and lung transplants alongside heart-lung procedures.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Surgical Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Mehmet Ali Gok is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair and metabolic surgery. Dr. Gok has authored over 20 national and international scientific articles on surgical outcomes. He practices at a hospital with 95.4 out of 96.4 healthcare quality points.

• Certified in robotic colorectal surgery and laparoscopic hernia techniques on cadavers.
• Received specialized training from the European Hernia Society in Dubai.
• Served as a former Chief Physician at Silopi State Hospital.
• Editor of several medical books on oncological, hernia, and minimal invasive surgery.

Dr. Irfan Karalar is a general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats conditions like umbilical hernias, hemorrhoids, and trophic ulcers. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Karalar previously served as the Chief Physician at Balkan Hospital.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for inguinal and incisional hernias.
• Treats complex rectal and skin conditions including anal atresia and keloid scars.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Bahçelievler, which treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Practices at a facility using PET-CT for rapid, high-contrast tumor scanning.

Dr. Cemalettin Ertekin is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He won the National Scientific Patent Award and the Istanbul Surgical Association first prize. Dr. Ertekin is a professor specifically focused on pancreatico-biliary and trauma surgery.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, stomach resection, and pancreatectomy.
• Specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
• Treats pancreatic cysts, liver hemangiomas, and various types of abdominal hernias.
• Active member of the national Trauma and Emergency Surgery and Surgical associations.

Dr. Murat Kilic is a pediatric surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He treats childhood appendicitis, hernias, and congenital conditions like anal atresia. Dr. Kilic publishes research on childhood urinary tract infections and hemangioma treatments. He works at a university-affiliated center that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal surgery and hernia repair.
• Performs neonatal procedures, supported by 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate.
• Researches ultrasound diagnosis techniques for appendicitis in children.

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

Dr. Adil Baykan is a general and oncological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He is a senior professor on the faculty of medicine at Ankara University. Dr. Baykan specializes in colorectal surgery and laparoscopic techniques for cancer treatment. He completed surgical training at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital in London.
• Treats colon cancer, thyroid diseases, and breast conditions like fibrocystic disease.
• Performs complex procedures including colectomy, esophagectomy, and stomach resection.
• Published numerous articles on colon cancer in international medical journals.