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Cengiz Dibekoglu

  • 35 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Package price fromAUD $10,009

Alper Toker

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Package price fromAUD $10,009

Neslihan Demirci

  • 12 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Neslihan Demirci is a hair transplant specialist. She has practiced since 2014 and has led more than 2,500 hair transplant procedures. Her work focuses on precision, safety, and natural results.

    She heads the Hair Transplant Team. In the operating room, she sets clear quality standards and plans each case individually. She has experience with patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

    Her approach combines careful planning, an eye for aesthetics, patient-centered care, and strict safety and hygiene standards.

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Package price fromAUD $1,564

Murat Atay

  • 33 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Package price fromAUD $10,009

Alaettin Celik

  • 49 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Alaettin Celik is a pioneer in paediatric surgery who founded the first dedicated paediatric surgical department at Istanbul University. He has performed over 1,100 paediatric operations and authored several definitive textbooks on newborn and child surgery.

    • Dual-trained specialist in both general surgery and paediatric urology
    • Completed a two-year registrar post at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children
    • Handles complex cases including paediatric tumours, hernias, and urological conditions
    • Active member of the national Council of Children's Tumours
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Package price fromAUD $10,009

Atilla Saygi

  • 42 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Saygi is a leading specialist in chest diseases and tuberculosis at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He previously served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

    • Former Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital
    • Led the Chest Diseases Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital
    • Expertise includes diagnosing and managing complex respiratory and tuberculosis cases
    • Held senior leadership as a Senator and Faculty Board Member at Maltepe University
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Package price fromAUD $2,960

Omer Uslukaya

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Omer Uslukaya is a surgical specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital who has authored 50 scientific publications on surgery and wound healing.

    • Specialises in laparoscopic splenectomy – removing the spleen through small incisions for a faster recovery
    • Trained in neck dissection at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre in the USA
    • Expertise includes breast surgery outcomes and surgical management of pancreatitis
    • Performed extensive clinical research on reconstructive surgery and wound healing techniques
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Package price fromAUD $2,960

Tolga Kandogan

  • 37 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Tolga Kandogan is a senior surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has contributed to the surgical field with over 80 published research papers.

    • Specialises in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgical procedures
    • Moderates live surgery sessions for domestic medical panels
    • Published 28 articles in international refereed medical journals
    • Presented findings at 17 international scientific surgical meetings
    • Participates in global conferences to stay updated on surgical techniques
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Package price fromAUD $1,095

Murat Kayabalii

  • 41 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular and endovascular surgeon. He became a professor in 1996. He trained in arterial surgery at Charing Cross Hospital in 1989. He passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery exam in 2010.

    He has performed more than 2,500 operations since 1985. These include Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass in 1989 and the first endovascular aneurysm repair in 1998. His record includes 400 carotid endarterectomies, 150 EVARs, and more than 1,000 lower-extremity reconstructions. Since 2003, he has performed carotid, renal, and peripheral balloon-stent and hybrid procedures. He teaches at Istanbul Faculty. He has practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2003.

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Pelin Basim

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Pelin Basim is a general surgery specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a background in emergency trauma and research-based surgical care.

    • Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic
    • Managed critical emergency cases at Selimpaşa Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
    • Handled diverse surgical workloads at Basaksehir and Nigde State Hospitals
    • Focuses on pancreatic cyst management and general surgical interventions
    • Expertise in monitoring post-surgical scar formation and keloid treatment
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Package price fromAUD $1,095

Murat Cakar

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Murat Cakar is a dedicated specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses exclusively on the surgical needs of infants and children.

    • Specialises in pediatric abdominal and colorectal surgery for complex congenital conditions
    • Expert in hernia repairs, including umbilical, inguinal, and hiatal procedures
    • Serves as a university lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the Pediatric Surgery Association and the Pediatric Urology Association
    • Holds specialized certification in newborn resuscitation and intensive care
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Package price fromAUD $10,724

Ahmet Alptekein

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Package price fromAUD $10,724

Ercan Karakoc

  • 18 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Package price fromAUD $10,724

Ertan Emek

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ertan Emek focuses on liver and pancreatic surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is highly skilled in performing complex transplants from both living and deceased donors.

    • Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – focusing on the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas
    • Uses minimally invasive oncological surgery – keyhole techniques that allow for less pain and faster healing
    • Performs both liver and kidney transplantations at a high level of technical difficulty
    • Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
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Package price fromAUD $10,724

Cemaleddin Ertekin

  • 50 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Ertekin is a leading specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

    • Specialises in complex surgeries of the pancreas, liver, and biliary system
    • Uses endoscopic diagnostic treatments to manage digestive tract conditions minimally
    • Expert in ERCP, a specialised procedure used to treat bile duct and pancreatic blockages
    • Manages trauma and emergency surgical cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
    • Directs surgical training as a senior Professor at Istanbul University
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Package price fromAUD $10,724

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Bookimed Insights: Top Surgery Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Surgery specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 331 leading doctors. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with costs in Australia.
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#135 years of experienceRobotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgeryPioneered robotic surgery in Turkey by performing the first Da Vinci procedure. Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex hernia, colorectal, and gastrointestinal cases with 900+ successful operations.
Turkey
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#229 years of experienceRobotic lung and tracheal surgeryFormer President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Expert in robotic-assisted resection and complex tracheal repairs for tumours and stenosis. Led surgical programmes in both Europe and the United States.
Turkey
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#333 years of experienceBreast-conserving surgerySpecialises in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques – vital for accurate lumpectomies while preserving healthy tissue. Trained at the MDA Cancer Center and Lille University Hospital.
Turkey
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#449 years of experienceComplex paediatric surgery and urologyFounding chair of Istanbul University paediatric surgery department with training from London's Great Ormond Street Hospital. Author of three major textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgical techniques.
Turkey
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#542 years of experienceThoracic and respiratory-related surgical casesFormer Dean and Chief Physician with high-level leadership at major Turkish thoracic centres. He specialised in chest diseases and tuberculosis management at Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital.
Turkey
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#624 years of experienceMinimally invasive and reconstructive surgeryAssociate Professor Uslukaya focuses on laparoscopic splenectomy and neck dissection. He has published 50 scientific papers on wound healing and surgical outcomes, bringing a strong evidenced-based approach to patient care.
Turkey
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#737 years of experienceAcademic-led surgical casesProfessor Kandogan is a prolific researcher with 80+ publications. He regularly moderates live surgery demonstrations and stays at the forefront of his field through international scientific meetings and peer-reviewed journals.
Turkey
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#826 years of experiencePancreatic cysts and general surgical proceduresCombines emergency trauma experience with general surgery training from Taksim Training and Research Hospital. She provides a comprehensive approach to pancreatic cases and post-surgical scar management at a leading university hospital.
Turkey
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#916 years of experiencePediatric abdominal and colorectal surgeryCombines academic expertise with clinical practice, focusing on complex children's abdominal cases. He holds advanced certifications in newborn resuscitation and is an active member of the Pediatric Urology Association.
Turkey
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#1023 years of experienceMinimally invasive paediatric surgeryPerformed 1,100+ paediatric surgeries with a focus on robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques. Trained at the renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, specialising in complex neonatal and tumour cases.
Turkey
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Famous Surgery doctors in Turkey have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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The price for the consultation on Surgery in Turkey varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

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