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Sema Karakas

  • 4.6 Excellent 235 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr Sema Karakas is a specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who handles complex gynaecologic oncology and scarless surgeries. She is a leading expert in V-Notes – a surgical technique that leaves no visible scars.

    • Performs v-Notes (scarless surgery) for uterine and cyst removals
    • Specialises in gynaecologic oncology for uterine and cervical cancer cases
    • Uses laparoscopic closed procedures to ensure faster patient recovery times
    • Treats endometriosis and chocolate cysts using minimally invasive methods
    • Offers pelvic floor physiotherapy and laser treatments for urinary incontinence
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Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
AUD $3,932 - AUD $4,290
Surgery
AUD $7,149 - AUD $8,579
Circumcision
AUD $894 - AUD $1,072
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Onur Bayraktar

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Associate Professor Onur Bayraktar is a senior surgical specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He has held key academic and clinical roles across several major university hospitals in Istanbul.

    • Specialises in general surgery procedures for oncological and systemic conditions
    • Held a faculty position as Associate Professor at Istanbul Science University
    • Served as Assistant Professor at Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital
    • Experienced in managing surgical cases within JCI-accredited hospital environments
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Thyroidectomy
AUD $14,298 - AUD $22,878
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,316 - AUD $45,755
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Ayhan Erdemir

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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
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Liver resection
AUD $20,018 - AUD $22,878
Bladder removal with reconstruction
AUD $32,886 - AUD $37,176
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Gursel Saka

  • 4.6 Excellent 235 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Professor Saka is a highly regarded specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He reached the finals for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards for his innovative clinical work.

    • Specialises in spine surgery for complex back and neck conditions
    • Performs arthroplasty to replace or restore damaged joint function
    • Expert in trauma surgery and pelvis-acetabulum repairs for severe injuries
    • Formerly served as Associate Professor at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
    • Lead surgeon in the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department
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Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
AUD $3,932 - AUD $4,290
Surgery
AUD $7,149 - AUD $8,579
Circumcision
AUD $894 - AUD $1,072
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Dr Prasert Sujiipinyo

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Prasert Sujiipinyo is a high-volume general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital who has successfully performed over 1,100 hernia treatments.

    • Specialises in surgeries of the liver, colon, and gastrointestinal tract
    • Expertise in endocrine system procedures and pancreatic cyst management
    • Certified in General Surgery by the prestigious Rajavithi Hospital
    • Graduated from Chiang Mai University, a leading medical faculty in Thailand
    • Provides tailored surgical plans for complex abdominal and haemorrhoid 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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Volkan Turunc

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Volkan Turunc serves as the Lead Specialist for the Kidney Transplant Centre and a Liver Transplant Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Holds dual expertise in both kidney and liver transplantation surgery
    • Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster patient recovery times
    • Member of the National Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Former faculty member at Bahcesehir University School of Medicine
    • Member of the Turkish Association of Reconstructive Microsurgery for complex tissue repair
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Thyroidectomy
AUD $14,298 - AUD $22,878
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,316 - AUD $45,755
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Sertac Demirel

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Sertac Demirel is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has held senior leadership roles, including serving as an Assistant Head Physician.

    • Specialises in general surgical procedures and patient care
    • Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, a major JCI-accredited facility
    • Formerly served as Assistant Head Physician at Memorial Hizmet Hospital
    • Completed professional compulsory service at Gümüşhane Public Hospital
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Thyroidectomy
AUD $14,298 - AUD $22,878
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,316 - AUD $45,755
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Adnan Isgor

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Professor Adnan Isgor is a senior general surgeon at Memorial Sisli Hospital with a massive body of work including 200 published research articles and four medical books.

    • Specialises in endocrine surgery to treat thyroid and parathyroid conditions
    • Expert in oncological procedures for colon and thyroid cancers
    • Uses laparoscopy for minimally invasive surgery to reduce scarring and recovery time
    • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
    • Founder of the Istanbul Surgical Association
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Thyroidectomy
AUD $14,298 - AUD $22,878
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,316 - AUD $45,755
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Ümit Aykan

  • 4.7 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • 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
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Surgery
AUD $3,131 - AUD $4,690
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Altan Kir

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • The doctor is a specialist in Thoracic and Robotic Surgery, recognized as a top lung cancer expert. Since 2007, the doctor has been serving as a thoracic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. The doctor's education includes a medical degree from Karadeniz University Medical School and specialty education in Thoracic Surgery from Dicle University Medical Faculty. Further training was completed at London Royal Brompton Hospital and New York Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and Thorax Society.

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Liver resection
AUD $20,018 - AUD $22,878
Bladder removal with reconstruction
AUD $32,886 - AUD $37,176
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Associate Professor Polat is a specialist surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with expertise in reproductive medicine and gynaecological surgery.

    • Completed subspecialty training in reproductive medicine at the American Hospital IVF Unit
    • Holds a Master of Clinical Trials from the University of London
    • Specialises in surgical interventions for fertility and women's reproductive health
    • Recognised as an Associate Professor for his academic and clinical contributions
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Wide excision of melanoma
AUD $9,008 - AUD $9,008
Lumpectomy
AUD $5,719 - AUD $7,149
Cochlear implant placement
AUD $34,316 - AUD $45,755
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Arzu Tekkeli

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dt. Arzu Tekkeli has worked at the Department of Dentistry, Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Kocaeli, since 2018. She previously worked at Avicenna Hope Hospital. She graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She began her studies in 1994.

    Clinical focus: aesthetic dentistry, digital dentistry with CAD/CAM, and smile design.

    Memberships: Turkish Dental Association, Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Oral Implantology Association, Women’s Physicians Support Foundation, Contemporary Life Support Foundation. Programs attended: Implant-Der Academy and EDAD (Aesthetic Dentistry Academy Association).

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Liver resection
AUD $20,018 - AUD $22,878
Bladder removal with reconstruction
AUD $32,886 - AUD $37,176
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Osman Bulut Ocak

  • 4.7 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
Surgery
AUD $3,131 - AUD $4,690
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