Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 18

Professor Nurettin Kurt serves as a senior specialist at Emsey Hospital, bringing over a decade of experience from major Turkish training and research centres.

• Specialises in general surgery within a multidisciplinary hospital setting
• Completed medical training at the School of Medicine, Erciyes University
• Previously served at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Held a long-term position at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ziya Kurban Yurt is a thoracic surgery specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on conditions of the chest and lungs.

• Specialises in oesophageal surgery to treat conditions of the food pipe
• Performs thoracic sympathectomy to manage excessive hand sweating
• Uses flexible and rigid bronchoscopy to examine and treat airway blockages
• Manages primary lung surgeries and biopsies for accurate diagnosis
• Performs diaphragm surgery to repair the muscle used for breathing

Professor Ozturk is a surgical oncology expert at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Holds a PhD in Physiology, which allows for greater precision during complex surgeries
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal, hernia, and obesity procedures
• Focuses on surgical oncology and proctology for cancer and bowel conditions
• Served as a Professor at several major university medical schools

Professor Gokakin is a specialist general surgeon who focuses on complex digestive and liver procedures at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic cancer involving the head of the pancreas
• Specialises in liver transplantation and liver resections for tumours or trauma
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive methods that involve small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Previously served as a faculty member at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads surgical interventions at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He has performed complex procedures for over two decades with a focus on metabolic and cancer surgery.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery for weight-related health issues
• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Expert in thyroid and parathyroid procedures to manage hormonal disorders
• Focuses on surgical oncology to remove tumours and treat various cancers
• Published research on surgical outcomes in international refereed medical journals

Dr Isa Kaman leads gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery at Private Optimed Hospital. He focuses on complex cases involving the stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas.

• Treats stomach diseases, pancreatic cancer, and gastrointestinal infections
• Performs surgical interventions for obesity and gallbladder stones
• Trained at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty in general surgery
• Member of The Turkish Surgeons Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Former surgical specialist at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Dr Tahir Saricam is a senior specialist at Private Optimed Hospital with a background in military medical trauma and surgical care.

• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious GATA Military Medical Academy
• Completed formal general surgery specialisation at the Military Medical Academy
• Served as a dedicated surgeon at the Girne and Corlu Military Hospitals
• Focuses on general surgical procedures within a multi-specialty hospital setting

Professor Abut Kebudi is a specialist in oncological surgery at Istanbul Okan University Hospital. He holds a European Board of Surgery certificate and the European-Asian Breast Society membership.

• Trained in laparoscopic and oncological surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles
• Certified in oncoplastic breast surgery by the European Breast Cancer Centre in Germany
• Uses breast-saving techniques – combines tumour removal with plastic surgery for better cosmetic results
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and author of 250 scientific papers

Dr Ayhan Arslan is a founding chief physician at Private Optimed Hospital with a background in trauma care and emergency surgery. He played a critical role in military medical service and disaster relief in Istanbul.

• Specialises in general surgery and emergency trauma interventions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber
• Trained at the SSK Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precision across both routine and complex surgical cases

Ilkay Kirkac is the Head of the Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital. He pioneered closed kidney stone surgery at the facility, introducing this specialised technique to the clinic's surgical repertoire.

• Specialises in minimally invasive keyhole surgery for kidney stones
• Graduated from Turkey's prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Faculty
• Previously served at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital
• Focuses on surgical urology and modern stone removal techniques