Thyroidectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

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

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. 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

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a highly accomplished general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on precision endocrine and oncological surgery.

• Specialises in thyroid surgery and the management of gastrointestinal tumours
• Former Chief Physician with extensive experience in leading surgical departments at major Turkish training hospitals
• Editor of several medical textbooks on oncological and minimal invasive surgery
• Completed advanced robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University in New York
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a highly accomplished general surgeon who has performed over 6,200 procedures throughout his distinguished career. He is a recognised innovator in the field, having invented and patented a specialist laparoscopic surgical instrument.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Awarded multiple prizes in national and international scientific competitions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgery Association
• Associate Professor at Medical Park Izmir Hospital – a leading private medical centre
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for complex general surgery cases

Professor Burhan Mayir focuses on scarless surgeries, specialising in endoscopic thyroidectomy to remove thyroid tumours without visible neck scarring.

• Performs minimally invasive thyroid surgery using an endoscopic approach
• Specialises in adrenal gland and gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Presented over 100 research abstracts at global surgical congresses
• Senior academic leader currently serving as a Professor of surgery

Dr. Ayse Kubat Uzum is an endocrinologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She serves as Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases. Dr. Uzum specializes in treating diabetes, thyroid nodules, and pituitary gland disorders. She conducts research on metabolic parameters following gastric bypass surgery.

• Earned awards for clinical research at the National Diabetes Congress.
• Treats complex conditions like autoimmune thyroiditis and adrenal adenomas.
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr Seda Turgut completed her specialist endocrinology training at the Cleveland Clinic, which is consistently ranked as the top hormone and metabolism institute in the United States.

• Specialises in managing complex parathyroid and thyroid diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus
• Completed advanced clinical observer programmes at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy
• Expertise includes treating secondary complications like osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Focuses on hormone-secreting pituitary and adrenal gland conditions

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won multiple first prizes for research on Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. Dr. Özgen treats growth retardation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in a modern campus.

• Specializes in puberty problems and menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls.
• Treats metabolic issues including obesity and adrenal gland disorders.
• Clinical focus includes pituitary disorders and genital abnormalities in boys.
• Member of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association.

Professor Ismail Cem Sormaz is a specialist endocrine surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship under Professor Henning Dralle in Germany.

• Focuses exclusively on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Istanbul University Department of General Surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for endocrine procedures to reduce scarring
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Service at one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Expert in managing both routine and complex thyroid gland diseases

Dr. Ali Solmaz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2007. In 2017, he received his Associate Professorship Certificate in General Surgery. Dr. Solmaz specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. His expertise includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revisional obesity surgery, and diabetes surgery.

He is skilled in minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repairs. Dr. Solmaz treats a wide range of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and proctological conditions. He is known for his expertise, patient satisfaction, and dedication to surgical excellence.

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul is an expert in endocrine surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with specialised international training in robotic-assisted techniques.

• Completed robotic surgery training in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Specialises in precise thyroid and goitre procedures for endocrine health
• Experienced in advanced laparoscopic methods for minimally invasive surgical outcomes
• Previously served as a military doctor across multiple major medical centres

Dr. Ersin Ozturk is a Professor of General Surgery at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, and obesity surgery. Dr. Ozturk completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic's Department of Colorectal Surgery. He also holds a Ph.D. in Physiology.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures for colorectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers.
• Expert in bariatric operations, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats proctological conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal atresia.
• Serves at Medicana Bursa Hospital, a regional reference center for oncology.

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
• Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
• Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a general surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating diseases of the colon, rectum, and stomach. He twice received national board recognition with outstanding degrees. Dr. Yüksel is proficient in both surgical and endoscopic diagnostic procedures.

• Specializes in obesity surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like hemorrhoids, hernias, and pancreatic cysts.
• Performs complex surgical procedures such as colectomy and thyroidectomy.
• Member of the Turkish surgery and colorectal surgery associations.