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Hamdi Er

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Professor Hamdi Er is a distinguished eye surgery specialist who completed high-level fellowships at world-renowned institutions like Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

    • Specialises in vision correction using LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE laser techniques
    • Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants to restore clear vision
    • Expert in retinal transplantation and complex vitreoretinal procedures
    • Holds international fellowships from the University of California and Baylor College of Medicine
    • Member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the European VitreoRetinal Society
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Fevzi Akkan

  • 4.7 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr Fevzi Akkan is a leading ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Istanbul who performed the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. He received the Best Surgical Video Award from the Turkish Ophthalmology Association for his technical skill.

    • Specialises in cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement
    • Performs retinal transplants and laser vision procedures including ReLEx SMILE and LASIK
    • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Vitreoretinal Society
    • Focuses on retinal treatments and specialised retinal surgery techniques
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Surgery
AUD $3,118 - AUD $4,670
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Merve Karli

  • 4.6 Excellent 234 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr Merve Karli is a highly experienced general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, having successfully performed over 1,000 operations.

    • Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – a minimally invasive technique for faster recovery and smaller scars
    • Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy for internal diagnostic assessments
    • Focuses on breast diseases and benign anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids and fistulas
    • Manages trauma and emergency surgery cases requiring immediate intervention
    • Completed specialist training at the prestigious Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
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Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
AUD $3,916 - AUD $4,272
Surgery
AUD $7,120 - AUD $8,544
Circumcision
AUD $890 - AUD $1,068
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Cagatay Cetinkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Cagatay Cetinkaya is a thoracic surgery specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital with a strong background in surgical leadership and hospital management.

    • Specialises in surgical treatments for the chest and lungs
    • Former Chief Physician leads complex clinical and administrative cases
    • Completed residency at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association
    • Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group
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Thyroidectomy
AUD $14,239 - AUD $22,783
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,174 - AUD $45,565
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Zulfu Sertkaya

  • 2.8 Good 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics
  • Associate Professor Zulfu Sertkaya is a specialist urologist who earned the prestigious FEBU title from the European Association of Urology – a rare achievement in male health surgery.

    • Specialises in andrology, focusing on male reproductive health and surgical aesthetics
    • Founder of Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics Center in Istanbul
    • Trained alongside world-leading andrology professors to master complex surgical interventions
    • Performs specialised male health procedures including inguinal hernia and vasectomy surgery
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Vasectomy
AUD $3,118 - AUD $3,118
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Kayhan Turan

  • 5 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Bursa, Turan Turan Health Group
  • Dr Kayhan Turan is the founder of Turan Turan Health Group and a specialist in orthopaedic surgery. He completed an externship at Northwestern University in Chicago to refine his surgical skills.

    • Specialises in joint reconstruction and traumatology
    • Member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Trained in arthroscopy – using small cameras to repair joints with minimal tissue damage
    • Official member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
    • Recognised by the Arthroscopy Association of North America
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Sedat Karademir

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Sedat Karademir is a general surgeon focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. Since 2024, he has been a general surgery specialist and department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre Hospital. He previously led Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.

    He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1985). He completed his residency at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (1988–1993). He trained in organ transplantation as a clinical fellow at Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s in Chicago (1994–1997). He also worked as a researcher with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

    He served as associate professor and later professor of general surgery at Dokuz Eylul University. He was on the faculty of its Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgical Unit. His memberships include the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish HPB Surgery Society, Liver Transplantation Society, IHPBA, and ELTR.

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Liver resection
AUD $19,935 - AUD $22,783
Bladder removal with reconstruction
AUD $32,750 - AUD $37,022
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Erman Aytac

  • 4.6 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Professor Aytac is a highly decorated surgeon and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing world-class expertise from his tenure at the Cleveland Clinic.

    • Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
    • Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases, including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease
    • Performs complex abdominopelvic surgery and gastrointestinal cancer treatments
    • Awarded the American College of Surgeons Research Forum best presentation prize
    • Published 150+ scientific articles in major international medical journals
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Wide excision of melanoma
AUD $8,971 - AUD $8,971
Lumpectomy
AUD $5,696 - AUD $7,120
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,174 - AUD $45,565
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Cemal Kara

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a pioneer in general surgery who has performed over 6,200 procedures. He even invented and patented his own laparoscopic surgical instrument to improve precision in the operating theatre.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive bariatric and weight-loss surgeries
    • Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
    • Performs laparoscopic hernia repairs and gallbladder removals using his patented tools
    • Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
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Hemorrhoidectomy
AUD $4,106 - AUD $4,106
Umbilical hernia repair
AUD $4,927 - AUD $4,927
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Hasan Fevzi Batirel

  • 4.5 Good 54 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Professor Batirel is a leading thoracic surgery specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He previously served as the Deputy Clinic Chief at Kartal Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital.

    • Specialises in surgical procedures for the chest and lungs
    • Former Professor at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Focuses on thoracic oncology and surgical chest interventions
    • Provides senior-level expertise for complex respiratory surgical cases
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Resection of glioma
AUD $21,359 - AUD $35,598
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
AUD $9,967 - AUD $12,815
Inguinal hernia surgery
AUD $3,987 - AUD $3,987
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Burak Özkan

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS) at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital. He specialises in complex microsurgery, including intricate nerve and tissue repairs.

    • Focuses on breast reconstruction after cancer and oncoplastic surgery
    • Underwent specialised international training in Japan, Belgium, and South Korea
    • Recipient of the ISBI Professor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize for burn injury research
    • Expert in lymphedema surgery and maxillofacial reconstruction for facial trauma and fractures
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Ovarian Cyst Removal
AUD $5,696 - AUD $7,120
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Samet Yardimci

  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Professor Yardimci is a leader in gastroenterology surgery who trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States.

    • Ranked first in Turkey's national gastroenterology surgery fellowship exam
    • Specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
    • Established dedicated surgical units for inflammatory bowel disease and organ transplants
    • Former faculty member at Marmara University where he taught modern surgical techniques
    • Focuses on obesity, metabolic, and complex digestive system procedures
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Umbilical hernia repair
AUD $8,544 - AUD $14,239
Resection of gallbladder
AUD $5,696 - AUD $9,967
Inguinal hernia surgery
AUD $7,832 - AUD $11,391
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Yasin Kulaksiz

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr Yasin Kulaksiz is a specialist otorhinolaryngologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing on both functional and cosmetic head and neck surgery.

    • Specialises in primary and revision rhinoplasty to improve nasal aesthetics and airflow
    • Performs endoscopic sinus surgery using minimally invasive cameras for faster recovery
    • Expert in cochlear implant placement and complex ear surgeries like tympanoplasty
    • Provides surgical treatments for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
    • Member of the European Rhinologic Society and Turkish Society of ENT-HNS
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Ovarian Cyst Removal
AUD $5,696 - AUD $7,120
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