Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Professor Halil Alis is a leading general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, having performed over 1,100 successful laparoscopic procedures.

• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal, bariatric, and pancreatic conditions
• Performs keyhole repairs for hernias and gallbladder issues for faster recovery
• Holds international memberships with the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Researches advanced treatments for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier institutions

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

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay is a dedicated ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on surgical treatments for cataract and refractive conditions.

• Specialises in cataract surgery to restore clear vision
• Performs comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fitting
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Marmara University School of Medicine in Istanbul

Dr Murat Atay is a French-trained general surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in breast and thyroid surgery with training from the world-renowned MDA Cancer Center in Texas.

• Trained in lymphatic mapping and sentinel node techniques for precise cancer detection
• Uses sophisticated diagnostic and monitoring methods for breast health
• Worked at Lille University Hospital in France and clinics across Istanbul
• Member of the American Cancer Center focused on breast surgery

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

Dr. Murat Kayabalı is a vascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed Turkey’s first in-situ femoro-popliteal bypass and first endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Dr. Kayabalı has completed more than 2,500 vascular operations. He is a professor at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Passed the European Board of Vascular Surgery examination.
• Performed 400 carotid endarterectomies and 1,000+ lower-extremity reconstructions.
• Uses hybrid procedures combining open surgery with balloon and stent interventions.
• Former board member of the Turkish Vascular Surgery Association.

Professor Saygi is a leading specialist in chest diseases and tuberculosis at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He previously served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Former Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital
• Led the Chest Diseases Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing complex respiratory and tuberculosis cases
• Held senior leadership as a Senator and Faculty Board Member at Maltepe University

Professor Toker is the former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He now leads the thoracic surgery department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for lung cancer and mediastinal masses
• Expert in tracheal surgery addressing tumours, narrowing, and fistulas
• Performs extended surgery for patients with advanced lung cancer
• Previously served as Chair of Thoracic Surgery at West Virginia University
• Awarded multiple prizes for best presentations by the Turkish Thoracic Society

Dr Kotchakorn Stitstein is a dual-qualified specialist at Intrarat Hospital who combines Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) expertise with subspecialty training in facial plastic surgery.

• Specialises in complex facial reconstruction and reconstructive surgery for adults and children
• Trained in facial plastic surgery at Chulalongkorn University – one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Certified in Otolaryngology at the prestigious Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Former specialist at Phramongkutklao Hospital managing various ENT and reconstructive cases