Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 15

Ezgi Sevic graduated with honours from Hacettepe University – Turkey's top-ranked nutrition and dietetics programme. She specializes in the critical nutritional management required for metabolic and bariatric surgery recovery.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course for specialized post-surgical weight loss care
• Manages nutrition for chronic conditions including diabetes and congenital metabolic diseases
• Gained clinical experience at major institutions including Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Conducts consultations in English for international patients travelling for surgery

Dr Azer is a specialised plastic surgeon at Surprise Experts Clinic with extensive training from the Plastic Surgery Department at Bezmialem Foundation University.

• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures including rhinoplasty and breast augmentation
• Performs body contouring surgery such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, and Brazilian Butt Lifts
• Expertise in facial rejuvenation through facelifts, neck lifts, and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Provides functional and reconstructive solutions through hand surgery and otoplasty (ear surgery)
• Trained at Azerbaijan Medical University before completing five years of dedicated surgical residency

Professor Abut Kebudi is a specialist in oncological surgery at Istanbul Okan University Hospital. He holds a European Board of Surgery certificate and the European-Asian Breast Society membership.

• Trained in laparoscopic and oncological surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles
• Certified in oncoplastic breast surgery by the European Breast Cancer Centre in Germany
• Uses breast-saving techniques – combines tumour removal with plastic surgery for better cosmetic results
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and author of 250 scientific papers

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

Ilkay Kirkac is the Head of the Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital. He pioneered closed kidney stone surgery at the facility, introducing this specialised technique to the clinic's surgical repertoire.

• Specialises in minimally invasive keyhole surgery for kidney stones
• Graduated from Turkey's prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Faculty
• Previously served at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital
• Focuses on surgical urology and modern stone removal techniques

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