Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 18

Professor Gokakin is a specialist general surgeon who focuses on complex digestive and liver procedures at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic cancer involving the head of the pancreas
• Specialises in liver transplantation and liver resections for tumours or trauma
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive methods that involve small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Previously served as a faculty member at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center

Professor Ozturk is a surgical oncology expert at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Holds a PhD in Physiology, which allows for greater precision during complex surgeries
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal, hernia, and obesity procedures
• Focuses on surgical oncology and proctology for cancer and bowel conditions
• Served as a Professor at several major university medical schools

Professor Mehmet Pasaoglu is a specialist lecturer at Biruni University Hospital. He focuses on essential surgical corrections for infants and children.

• Specialises in neonatal surgery for newborns requiring immediate care
• Performs hypospadias surgery to correct urinary tract openings
• Treats undescended testicles and inguinal hernias in boys
• Manages complex abdominal and thoracic surgeries for paediatric patients
• Expert in treating conditions affecting the urinary system

Dr. Ismail Barut is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He received advanced training at Ege University and Gazi University. He also completed a specialization in hand surgery. Dr. Barut has presented at more than 10 national and international congresses. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, including new techniques for head and neck reconstruction and orbital floor defects.

Dr. Barut took part in Turkey’s third face transplant operation. He is known for achieving natural-looking results using advanced, minimally invasive methods. He has worked at leading hospitals in Turkey and now practices in Istanbul. Dr. Barut provides patient-focused care to both local and international patients. His experience and scientific work make him a leading choice for plastic surgery in Turkey.

Dr Ziya Kurban Yurt is a thoracic surgery specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on conditions of the chest and lungs.

• Specialises in oesophageal surgery to treat conditions of the food pipe
• Performs thoracic sympathectomy to manage excessive hand sweating
• Uses flexible and rigid bronchoscopy to examine and treat airway blockages
• Manages primary lung surgeries and biopsies for accurate diagnosis
• Performs diaphragm surgery to repair the muscle used for breathing

Professor Nurettin Kurt serves as a senior specialist at Emsey Hospital, bringing over a decade of experience from major Turkish training and research centres.

• Specialises in general surgery within a multidisciplinary hospital setting
• Completed medical training at the School of Medicine, Erciyes University
• Previously served at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Held a long-term position at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital

Dr Osman Civil is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, holding elite memberships in the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society and the Turkish Ostomy Surgery Society.

• Specialises in complex gastrointestinal and colorectal procedures, including bowel resections
• Expert in hernia repairs using techniques for umbilical, inguinal, and hiatal conditions
• Performs minimally invasive thyroidectomy and gallbladder removal for faster recovery
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, a leading surgical centre

Dr Hakan Ozalp is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He completed his specialised surgical training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Focuses on neurosurgery and brain-related surgical interventions
• Gained international experience at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Served as a Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex surgical cases at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Held senior clinical roles at Diyarbakir Training and Research Hospital