Umbilical hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr Irfan Karalar is a senior surgical specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in general surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Former Chief Physician at Balkan Hospital, where he oversaw complex surgical departments
• Specialises in abdominal wall repairs, including umbilical and inguinal hernia corrections
• Performs laparoscopic surgery, using tiny incisions to reduce recovery time and post-op pain
• Fellowship-trained in general surgery with a focus on gastrointestinal health

Professor Osman Civil is a senior general surgeon at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical and research institutions.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for complex abdominal wall repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with a focus on surgical oncology
• Held positions at the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital in general surgery

Professor Murat Kilic is a paediatric surgery specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on surgical corrections for children.

• Specialises in paediatric umbilical hernia repair – ensuring smaller incisions and faster recovery for young patients
• Professor at Medipol University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions
• Expertise includes managing paediatric gastrointestinal conditions and congenital abnormalities
• Active contributor to academic research on improving surgical outcomes in childhood appendicitis and infections

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading specialist in hernia surgery who holds a European Hernia Society certificate for laparoscopic techniques. He currently treats patients at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – uses small incisions for less pain and faster recovery
• Highly experienced in managing incisional and umbilical hernias using minimally invasive methods
• Served as a Chief Physician and has edited several textbooks on modern hernia surgery
• Completed advanced robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University in New York
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery