Best Thyroidectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Nuri Alper Sahbaz is one of only five surgeons in Turkey to hold the European Board of Endocrine Surgery qualification for thyroid and neuroendocrine tumours.

• Performed 2,000+ successful operations across thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders
• Completed advanced clinical and scientific studies at Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Specialises in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgical techniques to reduce recovery times
• Holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg

Dr. Kemal Rasa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is an editorial board member of the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Rasa focuses on breast, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeries. He also manages surgical infections and glucose metabolism disorders. His clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine for American treatment standards.

• Former President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe.
• Secretary of the World Surgical Infection Society board of directors.
• Authored over 65 national and international medical publications.
• Performs thyroidectomy, pancreatic enucleation, and breast cancer surgery.

Dr. Ali Cemal is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care and head and neck surgery. Dr. Cemal is a member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He previously served on the medical faculty at Marmara University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Ohio State University – The James Cancer Research Center.
• Holds dual certification from the European and Turkish Boards of Otorhinolaryngology.
• Completed specialized training in robotic surgery and microsurgery.
• Maintains membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly credentialed general surgeon who has published over 20 international articles and numerous textbook chapters on advanced surgical techniques.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery through two intensive programmes in Scotland
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his surgical contributions
• Serves as an academic Doctor Lecturer at the Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in precise surgical interventions using harmonic scalpel technology for better recovery

Dr. Levent Kaptanoglu is a general surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He is a member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie. Dr. Kaptanoglu completed a fellowship at the Northwestern University Transplantation Unit in Chicago.

• Specializes in complex procedures like Whipple surgery and liver resection.
• Treats conditions including liver hemangioma, pancreatic cysts, and obesity.
• Performs surgeries for breast, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers.
• Sits on the boards of the Breast Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery Associations.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Balcioglu specialises in endocrine and gastrointestinal surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She focuses on minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce recovery time and patient discomfort.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in general surgery
• Writes as a regular columnist for two separate medical journals
• Received her medical education in English at Istanbul University
• Performs diverse gastrointestinal procedures including colectomy and large intestine resection
• Uses precise laparoscopic methods for faster return to daily activities

Dr. Omer Uslukaya is a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, breast health, and wound healing. Dr. Uslukaya completed neck dissection training at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in the USA. He has authored 50 scientific publications focused on surgical outcomes and reconstruction techniques.

• Specializes in laparoscopic splenectomy and complex pancreatitis treatments.
• Authored over 50 scientific papers on reconstructive and general surgery.
• Treats patients at Memorial Ataşehir, a JCI-accredited medical facility.
• Held academic positions as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr. Hakan Duger is an endocrinology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and adrenal adenoma. Dr. Duger holds double specialization in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. He serves at the largest private medical center in the Mediterranean region.

• Specializes in thyroid disorders like goiter and autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Expert in managing parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Member of the Turkish Diabetes Association.

Professor Muzaffer Al has performed over 3,000 laparoscopic procedures and serves as the Head of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Department at Büyük Anadolu Hospital.

• Trained in advanced oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques that use smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Handles complex metabolic and endocrine surgical cases
• Completed dedicated laparoscopic surgery training at the Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon and academic who leads complex surgical cases at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Istanbul University
• Former Educational and Administrative Supervisor at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Expertise in endocrine and gastrointestinal procedures including thyroid and hernia repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Published over 50 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital with focused training from the Society of Endocrine Surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Completed specialist residency at Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for complex thyroid removals
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Kazak is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clinical focus on endocrine surgeries.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for thyroid diseases and goitres
• Former professor of medicine who has trained future surgical specialists
• Expertise includes both modern surgical removal and post-operative management
• Treats complex endocrine cases alongside stomach and abdominal wall surgeries
• Practises at a major hospital centre handling international patient cases

Dr Kadir Dicle is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in complex endocrine and oncological surgery.

• Focuses on the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases
• Expertise in oncological surgery for glandular tumours and cancer treatment
• Performs both partial and total thyroidectomies for nodules and goitre
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Coordinates endocrine care at a major international surgical centre