Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Aziz Cataltepe is an ear, nose and throat specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He brings senior academic expertise to complex surgical cases involving the head and neck.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist surgical residency at Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical solutions for ear, nose, and throat diseases
• Managed surgical departments across several major private Turkish hospitals

Dr Isa Kaman is a specialist general surgeon at Private Optimed Hospital with a focused practice in gastrointestinal oncology and complex digestive tract procedures.

• Specialises in pancreatic cancer surgery and the management of malignant stomach diseases
• Performs surgical interventions for gallbladder stones and acute gastrointestinal infections
• Member of the Turkish Surgeons Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty, one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Provides surgical solutions for obesity and chronic stomach disorders

Dr Ilkay Kirkac leads the Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital and pioneered closed kidney stone surgery at the facility.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urological procedures
• Trained at the Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Completed specialist training at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital
• Focuses on modern surgical techniques for kidney and urinary tract health

Professor Ayhan Arslan serves as the Founding Chief Physician at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the general surgery department with a focus on trauma and emergency interventions.

• Specialises in surgical care for complex trauma cases and emergency hospital responses
• Served as a specialist surgeon at Cerkezkoy Government Hospital for nine years
• Gained significant trauma expertise providing surgical care during major earthquake emergency responses
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Health and Insurance Managers Association
• Completed his surgical training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who refined his skills at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and complex gastrointestinal oncology
• Performs minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery and oesophageal resections
• Senior Professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Published extensive research on modern colon cancer treatment protocols
• Completed specialist training in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques