Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Ayhan Erdemir is a leading general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with specialised expertise in robotic-assisted pancreatic cancer surgery.

• Performs da Vinci robotic surgery for precise, minimally invasive procedures with faster recovery
• Specialises in HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy treatment used during surgery for abdominal cancers
• Completed cytoreductive surgery training for managing advanced abdominal tumours
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Qualification Certificate for proven clinical excellence

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology specialising in laser-based surgical interventions for glaucoma and cataract. He previously conducted research with the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.

• Performs multidiode laser treatments to manage eye pressure without traditional invasive surgery
• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and Electrophysiology units
• Trained at Gata Military School of Medicine and Near East University
• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr Serttikul is a general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital who focusess on gastrointestinal health and minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery – using small incisions for faster healing and less scarring
• Trained in ERCP – a specialised procedure used to treat bile duct and pancreatic issues without open surgery
• Completed gastrointestinal endoscopy training at Lopburi Cancer Hospital
• Serves as a member of the NHSO Audit Committee to maintain high healthcare standards

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon who trained extensively in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC. He currently serves as a consultant at the ID Clinic Bangkok's Centre for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

• Specialises in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery for body and face
• Earned specialist degrees in both general and plastic surgery
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University's Medical Centre
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Dr Zehra Karaağaç is a specialist in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on surgical procedures involving the eyelids and surrounding facial structures.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the prestigious Prof Dr Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on functional and aesthetic eye-related surgical cases
• Specialises in oculoplastic surgery – procedures that correct eyelid positions or repair tear ducts to improve vision and comfort
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Bardak is a globally recognised eye surgeon based at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who received the prestigious Troutman Award for his work in laser vision correction.

• Specialises in laser thermal keratoplasty to treat hyperopia or long-sightedness
• Awarded for research into keratoconus – a condition where the cornea thins and bulges
• Completed a Dutch fellowship at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Received international acclaim for his work on retinal health and oxidative stress
• Expertise includes treating advanced corneal diseases and refractive errors

Dr Senay Yilmaz is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has successfully performed over 9,000 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for complex eye conditions and vision correction
• Completed specialist training in eye diseases at Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Presented research on surgical repairs for cranial nerve palsy at European medical meetings
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Contributes to the scientific community with multiple publications on surgical outcomes

Dr. Altan Kir is a thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He is recognized as a top expert in lung cancer treatment and surgery. Dr. Kir completed training at London Royal Brompton Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He works at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in robotic lung surgery and complex airway procedures.
• Performs robotic lung segmentectomy and lobectomies for cancer patients.
• Holds membership in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Treats patients at a facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals globally.

Professor Altinli is a leader in gastrointestinal surgery at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital. He previously directed the Surgery Centre for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Led the Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal Motility Unit
• Former Chief of the General Surgery Clinic at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Taught laparoscopic techniques as a faculty member at Istanbul Science University

Professor Tuncer is a surgical specialist in ocular oncology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He focuses on treating intraocular tumours using specialised radioactive plate therapy.

• Executive Board Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit
• Uses radioactive plaque brachytherapy to treat eye cancers while aiming to preserve vision
• Consults on the International Society of Ocular Oncology board
• Provides English-language consultations for international patients needing tumour surgery
• Editorial board member for the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Ersan Eroglu is an award-winning surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, holding a first-place national prize for his work in laparoscopic tumour removal.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair using TEP and TAPP techniques for faster recovery
• Expertise in colon and rectal surgery and bariatric weight-loss procedures
• Trained in advanced perianal fistula treatments at University Hospital A. Gemelli in Rome
• Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr. Arzu Tekkeli is a dentist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in smile design and digital dentistry using CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Tekkeli graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. She focuses on restorative and aesthetic treatments for international patients.

• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Oral Implantology Association.
• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant installations.
• Expertise in aesthetic dentistry and digital smile reconstruction.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.