Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Abdulaziz Temiz is a specialist surgeon at Turan Turan Health Group. He focuses on robotic-assisted joint replacements and complex spine surgery.

• Specialises in robotic joint replacement systems for more precise implant positioning
• Uses the kinematic approach for knee replacements to mimic natural joint movement
• Performs arthroscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery times
• Expert in trauma surgery and managing complex bone fractures and deformities
• Member of the Spine Intervention Society with expertise in spinal instrumentation

Professor Yunus Uysal is a robotic surgery expert at Turan Turan Health Group. He completed specialised training in robotic hip and knee replacement in Luxembourg.

• Performs robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery for precise joint alignment and faster recovery
• Specialises in arthroplasty, focusing on joint reconstruction and replacement
• Trained in spinal surgery and developmental hip dysplasia management
• Member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction based in the USA
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Professor Halil Alis is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal surgery who has been performing and teaching Da Vinci robotic procedures since 2010.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery – using tiny incisions for quicker healing and less pain
• Expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound
• Former Head of Surgery at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• International member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Authored over 70 papers in major international surgical journals

Dr Dogukan Aydenizoz serves as a senior specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, where he focuses on combining airway health with natural surgical results.

• Specialises in functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty to improve both breathing and appearance
• Performs septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery using minimally invasive techniques
• Provides surgical solutions for snoring and sleep apnea conditions
• Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Professor Mehmet Karaca is the clinical lead for gynaecological oncology at Medical Park Antalya, specialising in laparoscopic cancer surgery.

• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for fibroids, cysts, and hysterectomies
• Certified in gynaecological oncology surgery by the Ministry of Health
• Manages high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and urogynecology cases
• Former Clinical Chief at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Training future specialists as a Professor at Gelisim University

Associate Professor Barlas is a highly skilled surgeon who received advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in kidney and pancreas transplants at the Florence Nightingale group
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Turkish Ministry of Health for burn centre development
• Uses harmonic scalpel technology for hemorrhoid treatments to improve patient recovery
• Serves as an Associate Professor and lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University
• Published 20+ scientific articles and edited textbooks on organ transplantation

Professor Aliosmanoglu has performed 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate. He leads the organ transplantation unit at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed 1,000 liver transplants with a 90% success rate
• Specialises in complex liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation
• Former manager of the transplant unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Residency trained at Baskent University's prestigious surgery programme
• Published clinical research on organ protection and surgical techniques

Associate Professor Kaptanoglu completed a prestigious fellowship at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center in the US. He now leads complex cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery including liver resections and pancreatic cyst management
• Performs colorectal and small intestine procedures using transplant-level precision
• Fellowship-trained in transplantation at one of the world's leading American centres
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation and the Colorectal Surgery Association
• Holds senior academic roles at major Turkish medical faculties and research hospitals

Dr. Hanifi Onalan is an oncology and general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss procedures and digestive system surgeries. Dr. Onalan has performed gastric sleeve and balloon procedures for over 15 years at Atlas. He previously served as a surgeon at Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Expertise includes gallbladder, thyroid, and hernia surgeries.
• Certified in videoendoscopy from Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital.
• Performs complex procedures like colectomy, liver resection, and pancreatic surgery.
• Treats patients at an AACI-accredited facility following international safety standards.

Dr Pekize Eker Balcioglu is a board-certified general surgeon who has performed over 1,100 successful procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in advanced hemorrhoid treatments, including laser surgery and the Longo technique
• Performs minimally invasive pilonidal sinus surgery using laparoscopic day-stay methods
• Expert in treating breast pain, anal fissures, lipomas, and complex hernia repairs
• Completed medical training in English at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa

Dr Tarik Akar is an award-winning specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on treating early-stage gastrointestinal cancers using precise, non-surgical techniques.

• Specialises in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) to remove tumours without major surgery
• Treats complex swallowing disorders using Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for faster recovery
• Awarded 'Best Verbal Presentation' at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Performs ERCP to manage bile duct conditions and small intestine resections
• Published 19 international research papers on gastrointestinal treatments

Dr Huseyin Sinan completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. He focuses on keyhole techniques to treat morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes.

• Specialises in ileal interposition and transit bipartition for metabolic control
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Former Chief Physician with leadership experience in major clinical settings

Dr Sema Karakas is a specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who handles complex gynaecologic oncology and scarless surgeries. She is a leading expert in V-Notes – a surgical technique that leaves no visible scars.

• Performs v-Notes (scarless surgery) for uterine and cyst removals
• Specialises in gynaecologic oncology for uterine and cervical cancer cases
• Uses laparoscopic closed procedures to ensure faster patient recovery times
• Treats endometriosis and chocolate cysts using minimally invasive methods
• Offers pelvic floor physiotherapy and laser treatments for urinary incontinence

Professor Gurkan is a highly skilled surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital. He completed elite fellowship training in multi-organ transplantation at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery and complex organ transplants
• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Texas
• Focuses on patient safety using strict international medical protocols
• Holds membership with the American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Serves on the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Foundation board

Dr Ali Karahan has focused exclusively on hair restoration since 2009. He is a specialist in achieving natural results at Quartz Hospital and previously managed hair transplant departments at Istanbul's most prominent medical centres.

• Trained in Anesthesiology and Reanimation for safe procedure management
• Specialises in hair transplantation with a focus on natural hairline design
• Managed hair transplant clinics at Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa hospitals
• Regularly contributes to national and international hair restoration conferences

Dr Ali Gozukucuk is a specialised paediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a focus on neonatal and childhood surgical conditions.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in paediatric surgery at Erciyes University
• Treats common childhood issues like inguinal and umbilical hernias
• Manages abdominal pain and appendicitis in younger patients
• Provides surgical solutions for ankyloglossia or tongue-tie
• Published 16 scientific papers and presentations on surgical outcomes

Professor Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer procedures and leads complex surgical cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in the USA in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Completed a doctorate in medical biology to apply stem cell and cancer biology insights to treatment
• Founded the specialized Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Expert in liver cancer surgery with over 200 successful liver procedures completed
• Performs both major surgeries and endoscopic treatments for gallbladder and biliary tract diseases