Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Ilkay Kirkac leads the Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital and pioneered closed kidney stone surgery at the facility.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urological procedures
• Trained at the Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Completed specialist training at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital
• Focuses on modern surgical techniques for kidney and urinary tract health

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

Dr Isa Kaman is a specialist general surgeon at Private Optimed Hospital with a focused practice in gastrointestinal oncology and complex digestive tract procedures.

• Specialises in pancreatic cancer surgery and the management of malignant stomach diseases
• Performs surgical interventions for gallbladder stones and acute gastrointestinal infections
• Member of the Turkish Surgeons Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty, one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Provides surgical solutions for obesity and chronic stomach disorders

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.

Professor Ayhan Arslan serves as the Founding Chief Physician at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the general surgery department with a focus on trauma and emergency interventions.

• Specialises in surgical care for complex trauma cases and emergency hospital responses
• Served as a specialist surgeon at Cerkezkoy Government Hospital for nine years
• Gained significant trauma expertise providing surgical care during major earthquake emergency responses
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Health and Insurance Managers Association
• Completed his surgical training at Istanbul 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

Dr. Emine Demir is a licensed physician in Turkey. She holds an MD, diploma no. 97600435, issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on 7 July 1997.

She has more than 28 years of experience in public and private care. Her practice focuses on dermatology and trichology. She treats hair and scalp disorders and provides alopecia diagnosis and post-transplant care. This includes female and male pattern hair loss.

At Istanbul Care Clinic, she offers diagnostic evaluations and scalp health consultations. She provides structured follow-up to support graft retention and scalp recovery. Her approach uses evidence-based protocols.

Professor Aziz Cataltepe is an ear, nose and throat specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He brings senior academic expertise to complex surgical cases involving the head and neck.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist surgical residency at Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical solutions for ear, nose, and throat diseases
• Managed surgical departments across several major private Turkish hospitals

Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist based at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in gastrointestinal and colorectal procedures.

• Completed advanced training at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Specialised in ostomy surgery and managing complex digestive tract conditions
• Contributor to the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society on surgical outcomes
• Trained in the latest treatments for breast diseases and oncological surgery

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