Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Emir Nekay is a specialised general surgeon based at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on hepatobiliary and emergency surgical interventions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier research institutions
• Active member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Holds professional membership with the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
• Recognised specialist within the Turkish Surgical Association network

Dr. Ayhan Arslan is the Founding Chief Physician and General Manager at Private Optimed Hospital. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1991. He completed specialized general surgery training at SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Arslan worked with international aid teams during major earthquakes in Turkey.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Health and Insurance Managers Association.
• Served as a general surgeon at several public hospitals in Istanbul and Cerkezkoy.
• Operates at Private Optimed Hospital, an ISO-certified facility treating 250,000 patients annually.
• Specializes in general surgeries and clinical management.

The doctor is a urology specialist with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of the Urology Department at the Private Optimed Hospital. The doctor pioneered the Closed Kidney Stone Surgery in the clinic, showcasing a commitment to innovative surgical techniques.

Graduating in 1994 from the Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University as a urology specialist, the doctor has worked at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital, Cerkezkoy SSK and Government Hospital, and has been with the Private Optimed Hospital since 2007.

Dr Umit Yigit is a highly specialised surgeon who focuses exclusively on complex surgical care for infants and children at the ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Expert in neonatal surgery for congenital anomalies like oesophageal atresia
• Performs laparoscopic procedures to ensure quicker recovery and less pain
• Manages paediatric urology cases including hypospadias and undescended testis
• Specialised in thoracic surgery for congenital lung and chest wall conditions
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University medical schools

Dr Mehmet Gokce is a specialist paediatric surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on correcting complex congenital anomalies in newborns and children.

• Specialises in neonatal surgery for oesophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernia
• Performs corrective paediatric urology for hypospadias and undescended testis
• Uses laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques to ensure minimal scarring for children
• Manages thoracic interventions for chest wall deformities and lung diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Isa Kaman is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at Private Optimed Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex conditions like pancreatic cancer and obesity. Dr. Kaman graduated from the Istanbul University Medicine Faculty. He is a certified member of the Turkish Medical Association.

• Treats stomach diseases, gallbladder stones, and gastrointestinal infections.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Surgeons Association.
• Practices at Private Optimed Hospital, an ISO-certified facility.
• Works in a clinic treating over 250,000 patients annually.

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin leads general and laparoscopic surgery at Medicana International Ankara Hospital, specialising in complex gastrointestinal tract procedures.

• Performs the Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer and chronic pancreatitis cases
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair and gall bladder removal
• Former Associate Professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Centre
• Specialises in surgical oncology for colon cancer, bowel diseases, and Crohn's disease
• Completed advanced training at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who refined his skills at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and complex gastrointestinal oncology
• Performs minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery and oesophageal resections
• Senior Professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Published extensive research on modern colon cancer treatment protocols
• Completed specialist training in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques