Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 21

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

Professor Cengiz Koksal is the only surgeon in Turkey authorised to perform and teach off-pump mitral valve repair, a specialised technique that fixes heart valves while the heart is still beating.

• Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries throughout his career
• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery for mitral and aortic valves using small incisions
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Recipient of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Completed advanced surgical training across the UK, Italy, and Germany

Dr Osman Civil is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, holding elite memberships in the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society and the Turkish Ostomy Surgery Society.

• Specialises in complex gastrointestinal and colorectal procedures, including bowel resections
• Expert in hernia repairs using techniques for umbilical, inguinal, and hiatal conditions
• Performs minimally invasive thyroidectomy and gallbladder removal for faster recovery
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, a leading surgical centre

Halil Erbis is a specialist surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He focuses on complex organ transplants and hepatobiliary surgery for the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Specialises in oncological surgery to remove tumours from the digestive system
• Completed a clinical fellowship at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Former Assistant Professor at the Prof Dr Tuncer Karpuzoğlu Organ Transplant Centre
• Member of the Turkey Organ Transplant Organisations Coordination Association

Professor Atis is a specialist in minimally invasive urological surgery who trained in robotic and laparoscopic techniques at Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Performs robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers and reconstructive cases
• Specialises in endourology, using cameras and small tools to treat kidneys and the urinary tract
• Serves as an executive board member for the Endourology Society
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University and member of the European Association of Urology
• Highly active researcher with more than 100 scientific articles published in medical journals

Professor Tolga Kandogan is a senior surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has contributed to the surgical field with over 80 published research papers.

• Specialises in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgical procedures
• Moderates live surgery sessions for domestic medical panels
• Published 28 articles in international refereed medical journals
• Presented findings at 17 international scientific surgical meetings
• Participates in global conferences to stay updated on surgical techniques

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist based at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on comprehensive diagnostic care and chronic disease management.

• Manages gastrointestinal disorders including reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and liver diseases
• Treats endocrine conditions such as diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders
• Provides respiratory care for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Develops personalised preventive health plans and routine screening assessments
• Uses evidence-based protocols to manage hypertension and high cholesterol

Professor Selami Sozubir is a specialist paediatric surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He received the National Paediatric Surgery Congress award for the best research study.

• Specialises in newborn surgery and correcting congenital abnormalities
• Performs reconstructive surgery for children with urinary system issues
• Expert in hypospadias repair to correct the opening of the urethra
• Trained in paediatric urology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
• Authored 65 scientific publications in the field of paediatric surgery

Dr Emir Nekay is a board-certified general surgeon who has performed over 900 procedures, specialising in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in hepatobiliary surgery, focusing on liver, bile duct, and pancreatic conditions
• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repairs and colorectal procedures to reduce post-op pain
• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association and the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Professor Mustafa Tukenmez is a specialist general surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on breast surgery and laparoscopic techniques. He is a prolific researcher whose work on breast cancer outcomes has been published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology.

• Specialises in nipple and skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
• Uses laparoscopic splenectomy – keyhole surgery to remove the spleen, reducing recovery time
• Expert in sentinel lymph node biopsy for accurate cancer staging with fewer side effects
• Performs radio-guided localisation to precisely target and remove small breast lesions

Associate Professor Budak is a leading vascular specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He is a faculty member at Charing Cross London and an expert in hybrid vascular surgery.

• Specialises in limb-saving treatments for diabetic foot and critical leg ischaemia
• Performs EVAR and TEVAR for minimally invasive repair of aortic aneurysms
• Uses hybrid techniques combining open surgery with advanced angiographic imaging
• Expert in carotid artery stenosis to help prevent stroke
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery