Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 25

Dr M Altan Kaya specialises in minimally invasive surgery at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He completed high-level fellowships in innovative surgical methods in both Germany and France.

• Focuses on keyhole techniques for obesity, breast cancer, and colorectal tumour surgery
• Trained at the Ethicon Surgical Centre in Hamburg for advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons (ESSO)
• Practises at the ITES Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Strasbourg

Dr Setthanavaragul has performed over 10,000 successful rhinoplasty revision surgeries at the Vincent Clinic. He was ranked as Thailand's top specialist for complex nose revisions by Wongnai Beauty.

• Winner of the Most Trusted Rhinoplasty Specialist award from Hello Beauty
• Uses the exclusive SSTP technique for tailored facial restructuring
• Leading expert in Korean-style revisions using Supporix artificial tissue
• Utilises USA-grade Mantis silicone implants for high-security reconstructive results
• Featured expert on the Life-Changing Plastic Surgery television programme

Professor Ozan Beytemur is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in the surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumours.

• Provides expert care for complex fractures, bone infections, and malignant musculoskeletal tumours
• Highly trained in advanced intramedullary nailing and paediatric trauma surgery
• Serves as a member of the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division within the Turkish Orthopaedic Association
• Authored definitive textbook chapters on bone and joint infections for Springer

Professor Karaca is a senior surgical specialist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He previously served as Deputy Head of the cancer programme for the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Specialises in liver, kidney, and bile duct surgery
• Successfully completed a fellowship in kidney and liver transplantation
• Awarded the JCAM Best Article Prize for his laparoscopic gallbladder technique
• Expert in laparoscopic cholecystectomy – keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder
• Lecturer and Professor at Başkent University School of Medicine

Professor Ali Ilker Filiz is a highly credentialed surgical oncologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He has been awarded for his research into colorectal cancer staging and bowel health.

• Specialises in breast and endocrine surgery with fellowship training from Norway
• Performs surgical oncology procedures to treat various cancer types
• Focuses on trauma, emergency surgery, and endocrine disorders
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Recognised with multiple awards for his work on colon and rectum diseases

Associate Professor Sormaz is a specialist surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He completed a prestigious fellowship in Germany under industry leader Professor Henning Dralle.

• Focuses on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Faculty member at Istanbul University's Endocrine Surgery Service
• Trained at Universitätsklinikum Halle, Germany's top endocrine surgery centre
• Expert in managing both benign and malignant gland diseases

Dr. Mehmet Alper Ozturk is a general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic and weight loss surgery. He treats obesity and Type 2 diabetes with precise surgical techniques. Dr. Ozturk earned his medical degree and residency at Istanbul University.

• Performs gastric sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures.
• Expert in complex surgeries like SADI-S and transit bipartition.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Turkey.
• Treats metabolic conditions including surgical management of diabetes.

Dr Ertan Emek focuses on hepatopancreatobiliary surgery – a specialised field involving the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder – at Biruni University Hospital.

• Maintains a focus on complex organ transplantation and abdominal procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Formerly served in the organ transplant units of multiple university hospitals
• Expertise includes managing tumours and cysts within the hepatobiliary system

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a senior surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who specializes in oncoplastic surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.

• Performs nipple-sparing and breast-conserving surgery to preserve natural appearance during cancer treatment
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in Turkey
• Specializes in oncological surgery for complex tumoral removals
• Experienced in laparoscopic hernia repairs and kidney removals

Dr Pariwat Kosolthanuravat is a lead surgeon at Vincent Clinic who focuses on body sculpting and specialist breast procedures.

• Performs masculinizing mastectomy for gender-affirming chest reconstruction
• Expert in liposuction for targeted body contouring and sculpting
• Offers breast implant revision including safe removal of silicone implants
• Certified in good surgical practice and life support protocols
• Trained at the Rangsit University College of Medicine

Professor Ahmet Cem Dural is a globally trained specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focused his expertise at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in endocrine surgery for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland cancers
• Completed a clinical fellowship at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery to perform minimally invasive procedures
• Fellow of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario research centre in Canada
• Focuses on surgical oncology and gland-related metabolic disorders

Dr Nimet Ozcan specialises in dermato-oncology at Ümran Medical Centre. She focuses on the early detection and surgical removal of skin cancers and suspicious lesions.

• Performs surgical excision to remove skin cancers and high-risk growths
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Manages medical dermatology cases including psoriasis, eczema, and severe acne
• Offers laser therapy for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders
• Treats paediatric skin conditions in children and adolescents

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with a focus on dermato-oncology and surgical removal of skin tumours.

• Performs surgical interventions for both benign and malignant skin tumours
• Specialises in laser-based therapies for treating vascular lesions and scars
• Addresses chronic conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and keloids
• Integrates medical dermatology with cosmetic techniques like mesotherapy and chemical peels

Dr Mehmet Gokce specialises in surgical care for infants and children at Umran Tip Merkezi, focusing on life-saving neonatal procedures for newborns.

• Treats congenital anomalies including oesophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernia
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy for smaller scars and faster recovery times
• Performs paediatric urology procedures for undescended testis and urinary malformations
• Graduated from Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools