Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr Ayhan Erdemir is a leading general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with specialised expertise in robotic-assisted pancreatic cancer surgery.

• Performs da Vinci robotic surgery for precise, minimally invasive procedures with faster recovery
• Specialises in HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy treatment used during surgery for abdominal cancers
• Completed cytoreductive surgery training for managing advanced abdominal tumours
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Certificate for proven clinical excellence

Associate Professor Onur Bayraktar is a senior surgical specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He has held key academic and clinical roles across several major university hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specialises in general surgery procedures for oncological and systemic conditions
• Held a faculty position as Associate Professor at Istanbul Science University
• Served as Assistant Professor at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital
• Experienced in managing surgical cases within JCI-accredited hospital environments

Professor Saka is a highly regarded specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He reached the finals for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards for his innovative clinical work.

• Specialises in spine surgery for complex back and neck conditions
• Performs arthroplasty to replace or restore damaged joint function
• Expert in trauma surgery and pelvis-acetabulum repairs for severe injuries
• Formerly served as Associate Professor at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Lead surgeon in the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department

Dr Merve Karli is a highly experienced general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, having successfully performed over 1,000 operations.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – a minimally invasive technique for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy for internal diagnostic assessments
• Focuses on breast diseases and benign anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids and fistulas
• Manages trauma and emergency surgery cases requiring immediate intervention
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Dr Sertac Demirel is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior leadership roles, including serving as an Assistant Head Physician.

• Specialises in general surgical procedures and patient care
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, a major JCI-accredited facility
• Formerly served as Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hizmet Hospital
• Completed professional compulsory service at Gümüşhane Public Hospital

Dr Cagatay Cetinkaya is a thoracic surgery specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital with a strong background in surgical leadership and hospital management.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for the chest and lungs
• Former Chief Physician leads complex clinical and administrative cases
• Completed residency at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group

Dr. Altan Kir is a thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He is recognized as a top expert in lung cancer treatment and surgery. Dr. Kir completed training at London Royal Brompton Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He works at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in robotic lung surgery and complex airway procedures.
• Performs robotic lung segmentectomy and lobectomies for cancer patients.
• Holds membership in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Treats patients at a facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals globally.

Dr. Arzu Tekkeli is a dentist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in smile design and digital dentistry using CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Tekkeli graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. She focuses on restorative and aesthetic treatments for international patients.

• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Oral Implantology Association.
• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant installations.
• Expertise in aesthetic dentistry and digital smile reconstruction.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology specialising in laser-based surgical interventions for glaucoma and cataract. He previously conducted research with the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.

• Performs multidiode laser treatments to manage eye pressure without traditional invasive surgery
• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and Electrophysiology units
• Trained at Gata Military School of Medicine and Near East University
• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Neslihan Demirci is a hair transplant surgeon at Men's Health Clinics in Istanbul. She has led over 2,500 successful hair transplant procedures. Dr. Demirci serves as the Head of the Hair Transplant Team. Her practice focuses on individualized planning and natural-looking results. She works with patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

• Specializes in advanced hair transplantation techniques.
• Maintains strict medical safety and hygiene standards in the operating room.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Plans every case individually to ensure aesthetic precision.

Professor Altinli is a leader in gastrointestinal surgery at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. He previously directed the Surgery Centre for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Led the Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal Motility Unit
• Former Chief of the General Surgery Clinic at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Taught laparoscopic techniques as a faculty member at Istanbul Science University

Associate Professor Ersan Eroglu is an award-winning surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, holding a first-place national prize for his work in laparoscopic tumour removal.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair using TEP and TAPP techniques for faster recovery
• Expertise in colon and rectal surgery and bariatric weight-loss procedures
• Trained in advanced perianal fistula treatments at University Hospital A. Gemelli in Rome
• Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professor Bardak is a globally recognised eye surgeon based at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who received the prestigious Troutman Award for his work in laser vision correction.

• Specialises in laser thermal keratoplasty to treat hyperopia or long-sightedness
• Awarded for research into keratoconus – a condition where the cornea thins and bulges
• Completed a Dutch fellowship at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Received international acclaim for his work on retinal health and oxidative stress
• Expertise includes treating advanced corneal diseases and refractive errors

Dr Dibekoglu pioneered robotic surgery in Turkey, having performed the nation's very first general surgery operation using the Da Vinci system.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in colorectal, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary procedures involving the liver and bile ducts
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr Zehra Karaağaç is a specialist in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on surgical procedures involving the eyelids and surrounding facial structures.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the prestigious Prof Dr Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on functional and aesthetic eye-related surgical cases
• Specialises in oculoplastic surgery – procedures that correct eyelid positions or repair tear ducts to improve vision and comfort
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association