Best Phalloplasty Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Hasan Sahin is a plastic surgeon at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients globally. Dr. Sahin is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He handles complex primary and secondary restorative procedures for the face and body.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring.
• Expertise includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, and microsurgical procedures.
• Certified in flap dissection, wound healing, and microsurgery techniques.
• Offers consultative services for complex revision cases and functional nose procedures.

Professor Baris Nurogluu leads the phalloplasty team at Dr. MED in Istanbul and has performed over 900 surgical procedures.

• Brings specialized urology expertise to complex gender-affirming genital reconstructions
• Holds membership with the American Urological Association
• Fellow of the European Association of Urology
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association's Northern Marmara branch
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical institution

Dr Atilla Hacilar is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon who completed his intensive specialty training at the Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialised in reconstructive techniques since completing his surgical residency in 2001
• Holds international certification in advanced lifting techniques from Belgium
• Practises at CE International Hospital, focusing on complex gender-affirming surgical cases
• Expertise covers aesthetic and functional reconstruction of the face and body

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on high-precision reconstructive and nerve repair procedures.

• Specialises in complex microsurgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction
• Holds the rank of Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive academic background in nerve regeneration and vascular grafts
• Expertise includes maxillofacial and major reconstructive surgery for trauma patients
• Published researcher in tissue necrosis prevention and wound healing

Op. Dr. Hasbi Mert Meral is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has over 10 years of experience and has performed more than 2,000 surgeries. He is certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He holds a reconstructive microsurgery certification (2017).

Current positions: Cayra Clinic and Mert Meral Plastic (since 2023). He previously worked at Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon and Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and blepharoplasty. He also performs breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and mommy makeovers. Other focus areas include fat transfer, body contouring, reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, burns, and hand conditions, and scar revision.

Specializations

• Rhinoplasty Aesthetics
• Facial Applications in Surgery
• Breast Aesthetics
• Body Shaping Aesthetics
• Liposuction
• Botox-Filler-Mesotherapy Procedures

Dr. Ozlem Cholak is a Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Demiroğlu University of Science and Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She is an expert in microsurgery, breast surgery, body reshaping, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Cholak graduated among the top three students at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

She has held key academic and clinical positions, including Consultant Specialist at Health Sciences University Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Cholak has also led humanitarian surgical missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan. She received the Second Prize at the Turkish Society of Surgery Congress and the AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium for her research and clinical presentations.

Associate Professor Emrah Koksal holds a specialised background in plastic and reconstructive surgery from the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Practises at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul
• Specialises in reconstructive microsurgery for complex tissue transfers
• Member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive techniques for functional restoration

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Aydemir completed residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2019–2023). Dr. Aydemir then served as a specialist doctor at Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). Dr. Aydemir earned an MD from Gazi University (English Program).

EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Part 1 certified on 25 Jan 2025. Interests include facial and breast aesthetics, body contouring, microsurgery and hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables (fillers, Botox), and lasers.

Publications include a 2023 article in The Journal of Hand Surgery on outcomes of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in 58 fingers and 9 thumbs. Dr. Aydemir also completed a thesis on amniotic membrane use in flexor tendon repair. Presentations include oral and poster sessions at TPRECD and an international congress. Member of TPRECD, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, and Aesthetic Surgery Society.

Dr Asli Datli is a microsurgery specialist from Liv Hospital Ulus with fellowships at the prestigious ASAN Medical Centre in Seoul.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at Asia’s leading reconstructive centre
• Specialises in complex tissue transfers and freestyle propeller flaps
• Published extensively on lower extremity and trunk reconstruction techniques
• Co-authored international specialist book chapters on surgical wound healing
• Experienced in managing high-velocity trauma and intricate vascular repairs

Dr Mert Secer is a specialist plastic surgeon who trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious English-language medical programmes.

• Specialised in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Eskisehir Osmangazi University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Presents his clinical research and surgical techniques at international medical conferences
• Focuses on complex reconstructive procedures and aesthetic outcomes

Dr Şerif Yavuz is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and specialises in complex reconstructive and aesthetic procedures at his private practice in Istanbul.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery at the University of Zurich in Switzerland
• Specialises in reconstructive techniques required for gender reassignment and body contouring
• Researches stem cell and PRP applications to improve tissue healing and collagen synthesis
• Performs surgeries in JCI-accredited hospitals to ensure high safety standards
• Focuses on achieving natural results for a diverse international patient base

The doctor is an experienced plastic surgeon with over three decades of practice. Certified by both the Turkish and European boards of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, the doctor specializes in a wide variety of procedures, including breast surgeries, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and face lifts.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Fırat University Faculty of Medicine.

The doctor is a leading expert in cosmetic surgery, specializing in mommy makeovers, mammoplasty, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. Recognized globally for excellence in these fields, the doctor has received outstanding reviews from patients. The doctor is also the founder of Estemita Aesthetics Clinic, which is renowned for its innovative approaches in aesthetic procedures.

Dr Ömer Faruk Deveci is a specialist plastic surgeon who honed his skills at Seattle Children's Hospital – a major Washington University teaching centre. Since opening his private practice, he has focused on complex reconstructive and aesthetic cases.

• Specialises in reconstructive flap surgery following extensive research in the field
• Gained international experience in craniofacial surgery in the United States
• Trained at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in English
• Focuses on restoring both form and function in microsurgical procedures
• Practices at his dedicated clinic in Istanbul

Professor Özlem Çolak graduated as the top student of her medical class and now leads complex reconstructive cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Awarded the title of Professor for her high-level academic and clinical contributions
• Completed international clinical training at Humboldt University in Berlin
• Holds a PhD and specialist residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Publishes extensive research on reconstructive techniques in global medical journals
• Associate Professor at one of Turkey's major training and research hospitals