Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

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

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.

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

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay is a dedicated ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on surgical treatments for cataract and refractive conditions.

• Specialises in cataract surgery to restore clear vision
• Performs comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fitting
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Marmara University School of Medicine in Istanbul

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.

Dr Ersan is a senior ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to correct vision
• Maintains international memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
• Researched retinal nerve fibre photography to improve glaucoma diagnosis
• Introduced iridology and complementary eye medicine seminars in Turkey
• Awarded first place by TÜBİTAK for his scientific research on the eye

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

Professor Toker is the former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He now leads the thoracic surgery department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for lung cancer and mediastinal masses
• Expert in tracheal surgery addressing tumours, narrowing, and fistulas
• Performs extended surgery for patients with advanced lung cancer
• Previously served as Chair of Thoracic Surgery at West Virginia University
• Awarded multiple prizes for best presentations by the Turkish Thoracic Society

Professor Batirel is a leading thoracic surgery specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He previously served as the Deputy Clinic Chief at Kartal Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical procedures for the chest and lungs
• Former Professor at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on thoracic oncology and surgical chest interventions
• Provides senior-level expertise for complex respiratory surgical cases

Dr Murat Atay is a French-trained general surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with training from the world-renowned MDA Cancer Center in Texas.

• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques for precise cancer detection
• Uses sophisticated diagnostic and monitoring methods for breast health
• Worked at Lille University Hospital in France and clinics across Istanbul
• Member of the American Cancer Center focused on breast surgery

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 Oruç is a leading general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with elite training from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA. He has served as Chief of Clinic at major Turkish research hospitals, overseeing complex abdominal and oncological cases.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery, focused on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for hernia repairs and gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained in advanced bowel surgery at the Cushieri Skill Center in Scotland
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce patient pain and speed up recovery

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly qualified cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya with international training at the world-leading Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in echocardiography – uses ultrasound to create detailed heart images for precise diagnoses
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya – part of a JCI-accredited hospital network
• Recognised specialist from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine