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Alaettin Celik

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 49 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Alaettin Celik is a pioneer in paediatric surgery who founded the first dedicated paediatric surgical department at Istanbul University. He has performed over 1,100 paediatric operations and authored several definitive textbooks on newborn and child surgery.

    • Dual-trained specialist in both general surgery and paediatric urology
    • Completed a two-year registrar post at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children
    • Handles complex cases including paediatric tumours, hernias, and urological conditions
    • Active member of the national Council of Children's Tumours
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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
AUD $10,009 - AUD $10,009
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Murat Kayabalii

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular and endovascular surgeon. He became a professor in 1996. He trained in arterial surgery at Charing Cross Hospital in 1989. He passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery exam in 2010.

    He has performed more than 2,500 operations since 1985. These include Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass in 1989 and the first endovascular aneurysm repair in 1998. His record includes 400 carotid endarterectomies, 150 EVARs, and more than 1,000 lower-extremity reconstructions. Since 2003, he has performed carotid, renal, and peripheral balloon-stent and hybrid procedures. He teaches at Istanbul Faculty. He has practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2003.

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Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
AUD $10,009 - AUD $10,009
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Dr Kotchakorn Stitstein

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Kotchakorn Stitstein is a dual-qualified specialist at Intrarat Hospital who combines Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) expertise with subspecialty training in facial plastic surgery.

    • Specialises in complex facial reconstruction and reconstructive surgery for adults and children
    • Trained in facial plastic surgery at Chulalongkorn University – one of Thailand's top medical schools
    • Certified in Otolaryngology at the prestigious Phramongkutklao Hospital
    • Former specialist at Phramongkutklao Hospital managing various ENT and reconstructive cases
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Lipoma Removal
AUD $7,464 - AUD $7,464
Inguinal hernia surgery
AUD $9,830 - AUD $9,830
Umbilical hernia repair
AUD $13,405 - AUD $13,405
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Pelin Basim

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr Pelin Basim is a general surgery specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a background in emergency trauma and research-based surgical care.

    • Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic
    • Managed critical emergency cases at Selimpaşa Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
    • Handled diverse surgical workloads at Basaksehir and Nigde State Hospitals
    • Focuses on pancreatic cyst management and general surgical interventions
    • Expertise in monitoring post-surgical scar formation and keloid treatment
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Lung segmentectomy
AUD $17,158 - AUD $22,878
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Thanadeth Vongjarukorn

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Vongjarukorn is a general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery at Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital in Japan.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
    • Fellowship trained in laparoscopic surgery at Police General Hospital
    • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
    • Former general and minimally invasive surgeon at Veterans General Hospital
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Lipoma Removal
AUD $7,464 - AUD $7,464
Inguinal hernia surgery
AUD $9,830 - AUD $9,830
Umbilical hernia repair
AUD $13,405 - AUD $13,405
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Kanatawan Wasoontrarak

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Kanatawan Wasoontrarak is a specialist anaesthesiologist at Intrarat Hospital who focused her training at the prestigious Prince of Songkla University.

    • Provides tailored anaesthesia plans for various surgical procedures
    • Certified by the Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University
    • Completed specialised training in occupational and environmental medicine
    • Qualified in physical and mental disability assessment for surgical patients
    • Registered medical practitioner with international training from the Philippines
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Lipoma Removal
AUD $7,464 - AUD $7,464
Inguinal hernia surgery
AUD $9,830 - AUD $9,830
Umbilical hernia repair
AUD $13,405 - AUD $13,405
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Vittawat Ohmpornnuwat M D

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Vittawat Ohmpornnuwat is a specialist general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital. He holds dedicated certification in minimally invasive techniques from Siriraj Hospital.

    • Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
    • Focuses on general surgical procedures with a gentle bedside manner
    • Earned his Doctor of Medicine from Srinakharinwirot University
    • Performed his surgical residency and training at Chonburi Hospital
    • Expertise covers both routine general surgery and keyhole operations
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Lipoma Removal
AUD $7,464 - AUD $7,464
Inguinal hernia surgery
AUD $9,830 - AUD $9,830
Umbilical hernia repair
AUD $13,405 - AUD $13,405
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Cemaleddin Ertekin

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Ertekin is a leading specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions.

    • Specialises in complex surgeries of the pancreas, liver, and biliary system
    • Uses endoscopic diagnostic treatments to manage digestive tract conditions minimally
    • Expert in ERCP, a specialised procedure used to treat bile duct and pancreatic blockages
    • Manages trauma and emergency surgical cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
    • Directs surgical training as a senior Professor at Istanbul University
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Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
AUD $19,553 - AUD $21,117
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Ertan Emek

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr Ertan Emek focuses on liver and pancreatic surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is highly skilled in performing complex transplants from both living and deceased donors.

    • Specialises in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – focusing on the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas
    • Uses minimally invasive oncological surgery – keyhole techniques that allow for less pain and faster healing
    • Performs both liver and kidney transplantations at a high level of technical difficulty
    • Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
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Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
AUD $19,553 - AUD $21,117
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Ercan Karakoc

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Karakoc is a highly decorated radiology specialist and Head of Department at Yeditepe University. He is a double Fellow of the European Society of Radiology, specialising in image-guided surgical interventions and advanced diagnostics.

    • Specialises in prostate fusion biopsy, combining MRI and ultrasound for more accurate cancer detection
    • Performs chemoembolisation and radioembolisation to deliver targeted cancer treatment directly to tumours
    • Expert in uterine fibroid embolisation, a non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy for treating fibroids
    • Awarded first prize by the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR)
    • Trained as a Research Fellow at the University Hospital of Cleveland, USA
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Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
AUD $19,553 - AUD $21,117
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Ahmet Alptekein

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr Ahmet Alptekein has performed over 1,100 paediatric surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on neonatal surgery and minimally invasive techniques for children.

    • Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
    • Completed his residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
    • Expert in paediatric urology, treating conditions of the bladder and kidneys in infants
    • Performs tumour surgery and endoscopy using cameras to treat children without open surgery
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Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
AUD $19,553 - AUD $21,117
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Gunluoglu is a specialist thoracic surgeon based at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He focuses on surgical interventions within the chest cavity to treat complex conditions.

    • Specialises in thoracic surgery, involving the heart, lungs, and oesophagus
    • Consults at a leading JCI-accredited university hospital centre
    • Performs surgical procedures for disorders of the chest and respiratory system
    • Experienced in managing surgical cases within a multidisciplinary medical team
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Lung segmentectomy
AUD $17,158 - AUD $22,878
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