Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr Ahmet Alptekein has performed over 1,100 paediatric surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on neonatal surgery and minimally invasive techniques for children.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Completed his residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in paediatric urology, treating conditions of the bladder and kidneys in infants
• Performs tumour surgery and endoscopy using cameras to treat children without open surgery

Professor Karakoc is a highly decorated radiology specialist and Head of Department at Yeditepe University. He is a double Fellow of the European Society of Radiology, specialising in image-guided surgical interventions and advanced diagnostics.

• Specialises in prostate fusion biopsy, combining MRI and ultrasound for more accurate cancer detection
• Performs chemoembolisation and radioembolisation to deliver targeted cancer treatment directly to tumours
• Expert in uterine fibroid embolisation, a non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy for treating fibroids
• Awarded first prize by the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR)
• Trained as a Research Fellow at the University Hospital of Cleveland, USA

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

Professor Akcay has performed over 55,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He is a leading specialist in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in oculoplastic surgery to repair or reshape the eyelid and eye socket
• Authored 201 scientific publications on advanced eye care and surgical techniques
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Holds membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Expert in managing both functional and aesthetic surgical cases of the eye

Professor Haciibrahimoglu is a leading specialist in thoracic oncology at Medical Park Goztepe, focusing on complex lung and chest cavity surgeries.

• Specialises in VATS – a keyhole surgery technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in lung cancer surgery and disorders of the mediastinum – the central area of the chest
• Completed a three-year fellowship in thoracic-vascular and transplantation surgery at the University of Paris-Sud
• Performs tracheal surgery and corrective procedures for chest deformities
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Professor Kandemir led the Periodontology Department at Ege University for years and now provides specialist surgical care at Nifa Dent.

• Specialises in dental implantology and treating complex gum diseases
• Earned a Doctorate in Clinical Sciences from Ege University
• Supervised numerous doctoral theses to improve periodontal surgical methods
• Presented research at international conferences including ACBID
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Dr Yahya Ozel gained advanced training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under some of Japan's most renowned surgical experts.

• Specialises in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery for hernias, obesity, and cancer
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate with advanced expertise in surgical endoscopy and ERCP
• Manages complex cases involving the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and endocrine system
• Former academic faculty member at Doğuş University where he trained the next generation of surgeons

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior academic surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery – using smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on complex hernia repairs, thyroidectomies, and bowel resections
• Member of the Hernia Society and the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Karaca is a specialist in oncological surgery who completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Milan. He focuses on complex abdominal procedures for digestive and glandular conditions at Medical Point International Hospital.

• Treats liver and pancreatic tumours using resection and reconstruction techniques
• Specialises in bile duct surgery and lymph node dissections
• Trained in liver transplantation and liver surgery at Kent Hospital
• Founding lecturer and Associate Professor specialising in general surgery
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society