Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 7

Dr. Zeynep Civelek is a general surgeon. She treats benign perianal diseases, including hemorrhoids (with laser), anal fissure, fistula, condyloma, and pilonidal disease, and performs rubber band ligation. She also manages breast disease and cancer, skin cancers, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernias. She worked full-time at Bayindir Levent Medical Center from 2010 to 2025. Earlier, she served at Şişli and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She completed her general surgery training at SSK Okmeydanı from 2000 to 2006. She earned her MD from Marmara University, ranking 12th in her class. She also trained in GI surgery for inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Florence in August 2000.

Her research focuses on prognostic factors in breast and colorectal cancer. She wrote a melanoma thesis in 2006 and co-authored papers in Cancer (2005), Breast (2006, 2014), Annals of Surgical Oncology (2008), The Breast Journal (2011), ISRN Oncology (2011), Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology (2012), World Journal of Surgery (2013; 2,151 patients), International Journal of Surgery (2014), and Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2017).

Professor Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds senior memberships across multiple surgical associations, including the Endocrine and Colorectal Surgery Associations.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery involving thyroid and hormone-producing glands
• Expert in oncoplastic breast surgery – combines cancer removal with plastic surgery for better aesthetic results
• Trained at the Europe Senology Academia in Germany for breast disease management
• Treats proctologic and haemorrhoidal diseases using focused surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery

Dr Emre Turkmen is a specialist surgeon at Estemarley who focuses on facial plastic surgery and reconstructive ear and nose procedures.

• Member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Completed specialised sinus surgery training in Germany
• Performs many rhinoplasty and ear aesthetic treatments regularly
• Trained at Yeditepe University in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Professor Bekar is a thoracic surgery specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on surgical interventions for lung cancer and complex chest wall conditions.

• Specialises in surgical management of bronchiectasis and emphysema
• Performs surgical treatments for hydatid cysts and diaphragm diseases
• Expert in treating pneumothorax and excessive armpit sweating
• Diagnoses and manages pleural effusion through surgical intervention
• Member of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a board-certified general surgeon at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in complex abdominal wall reconstructions and metabolic surgery.

• Performs both open and minimally invasive repairs for umbilical, inguinal, and hiatal hernias
• Expert in colorectal procedures including colectomies and complex hemorrhoid treatments
• Focuses on endocrine surgery, specifically thyroid procedures and pancreatic cyst evaluations
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and the Society of Endocrine Surgery

Professor Ahmetoglu is a highly experienced eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Atakoy. He has performed more than 34,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.

• Specialises in ophthalmic surgery and visual sciences
• Holds a certificate from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Published 60 scientific papers on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Dr Turgut Camkiran is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association and the National Association of Surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and intestinal resections
• Uses small-incision techniques to help patients recover faster with less scarring

Associate Professor Kartufan specialises in anaesthesia for high-risk thoracic, cardiovascular, and transplantation surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in regional anaesthesia techniques for targeted pain management
• Member of the Thoracic Cardiovascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Association
• Holds academic leadership roles as an Associate Professor of Medicine
• Practised at leading institutions like Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital