Best Reconstructive Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Murat Yaman is a seasoned plastic and cosmetic surgeon. He is known for his expertise in tummy tuck surgeries and employing advanced surgical techniques for optimal outcomes. He has performed an impressive number of various surgeries, including over 1,500 nose jobs and breast enlargements, 500 facelifts, 1,000 lift surgeries, and around 1,000 liposuctions using VASER lipo technology.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine, GATA, and completed residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylul University. Specializing in aesthetic plastic reconstructive surgery, the doctor has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients globally. Areas of expertise include craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgical procedures, and various aesthetic surgeries such as rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and abdominoplasty.

The doctor is proficient in aesthetic and functional procedures of the face, nose, breast, and body, offering consultative services for complex reconstructive procedures. Certified in flap dissection, wound healing, and microsurgery, the doctor has participated in multiple international courses and congresses.

Dr Seker gained extraordinary reconstructive experience as a member of the surgical teams that performed the world’s first uterus transplant and Turkey’s first double arm transplant.

• Trained under world-renowned transplant pioneer Professor Omer Ozkan at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Wins clinical research awards from the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Specialises in complex microsurgery including post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and trauma-related repairs
• Former plastic surgery instructor at Adiyaman Training and Research Hospital

Dr Melikgazi Ozturk serves as a specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical centres. He focuses on restoring both form and function through complex reconstructive procedures.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's top-ranked medical school
• Completed advanced specialisation at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained diverse clinical experience at major training and research hospitals
• Expertise covers both aesthetic improvements and functional medical reconstructions

Dr Abdullah Calik specialises in reconstructive surgery and congenital anomalies at Soraca Med Istanbul. He leads complex cases involving skin cancer reconstruction and structural repairs.

• Completed residency training at Eskisehir Osmangazi University
• Worked as a specialist at Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes surgical repair of congenital anomalies
• Skilled in reconstructive procedures for skin cancer patients
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Dr Burak Ergun Tatar graduated with distinction from the Istanbul University School of Medicine and holds a dedicated fellowship in microsurgery from Rome.

• Completed specialized microsurgery training at Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Italy
• Holds a formal Microsurgery Certificate and an Animal Research Certificate
• Developed early expertise in gas and ion traps, winning a national TUBITAK award
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a focus on reconstructive techniques
• Acquired extensive residency training at Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on high-stakes reconstructive procedures including maxillofacial and tumour surgery.

• Specialises in peripheral nerve regeneration and complex nerve injury repairs
• Researches advanced burn wound healing techniques and emergency burn management
• Performs intricate reconstructive work for cleft lip and maxillofacial trauma
• Regularly manages surgical theses on vascular grafts and nerve defects at Inonu University
• Full Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a background in clinical research

Dr Mohammed Alhelou specialises in complex microsurgery and reconstructive techniques at Elixirmed Clinic. He focuses on restoring both form and function for patients requiring delicate tissue repair.

• Expertise in microsurgery for intricate nerve and vessel reconnection
• Treats congenital facial anomalies and skin cancer reconstructions
• Focuses on advanced suture techniques to minimise post-surgical scarring
• Balances aesthetic judgment with functional reconstructive goals
• Performs reconstruction across facial surgery and breast procedures

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a FEBOPRAS-certified microsurgeon who recently received the prestigious Young Investigator Prize from the International Society of Burn Injuries.

• Specialises in head, neck and breast reconstruction following cancer treatment
• Performs complex reconstructive microsurgery for hand and extremity injuries
• Holds executive roles in the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
• Completed clinical fellowships in Japan, Belgium and South Korea
• Expert in maxillofacial and craniofacial surgery for facial trauma

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.

The doctor is a leading plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in post-cancer, burn, and skin tumor surgeries, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery for both adults and children.

He has worked at prestigious institutions including Anadolu Medical Center, Mevki Military Hospital, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Çorlu Military Hospital.

He holds a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialized in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Ankara GATA Medical School, with a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The doctor has published over 60 papers and participated in over 100 conferences, and is a member of several international surgical societies.

Dr Cemboluk is a plastic and reconstructive specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with advanced training in restore-and-repair surgery. She is highly regarded for her manual dexterity in both aesthetic and trauma recovery cases.

• Specialises in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery following cancer treatment
• Expertise in post-bariatric reconstructive procedures, including belt lipectomies and arm lifts
• Trained in specialised 'Mommy Makeover' restorative techniques in Germany
• Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Focuses on restoring form and function to improve patient quality of life

Dr Kamil Yildirim is a dedicated plastic and reconstructive specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on aesthetic and functional restoration.

• Specialises in aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty
• Performs reconstructive breast surgery and aesthetic enhancements
• Provides surgical facial applications for structural correction
• Uses modern body shaping and liposuction techniques
• Experienced in non-surgical mesotherapy and filler procedures

Professor Ozlem Cholak leads the Plastic surgery department at Demiroglu University of Science and previously won second prize at the Barcelona Breast Symposium for her innovative work.

• Specialises in microsurgery and complex reconstructive breast procedures
• Appointed as Head of Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Served as a consultant surgeon for international humanitarian missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan
• Awarded second prize by the Turkish Society of Surgery for surgical invention
• Completed advanced internships at the Department of Plastic Surgery at Humboldt University in Berlin

Dr Caner Gelbal is a specialist in microsurgery and complex reconstructive cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds a specialised Microsurgery Certificate for high-precision tissue and nerve repair
• Experienced in WALANT techniques for upper limb hand and arm surgeries
• Presented research on bone survival in mandible reconstruction at the European Plastic Surgery Research Council
• Completed clinical rotations in Orthopaedics and General Surgery to support complex trauma cases
• Certified in animal research for advancing reconstructive fat graft survival methods

Professor Emrah Koksal completed his specialist training at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy – a leading Turkish centre for complex reconstructive surgery.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
• Member of the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Specialises in intricate tissue repair and microsurgical techniques
• Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Holds professional membership with the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association