Best Hiatal hernia repair Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

Professor Samet Yardimci is a triple-specialist surgeon who ranked first in Turkey's gastrointestinal surgery subspecialty entrance exam. He focuses on complex digestive system repairs at his dedicated clinic in Istanbul.

• Completed advanced gastrointestinal surgery training at the prestigious Turkey Higher Specialisation Hospital
• Gained international experience in surgical oncology and organ transplantation in Houston, USA
• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive abdominal repairs
• Former faculty member at Marmara University who trained the next generation of general surgeons
• Expertise covering obesity, metabolic surgery, and inflammatory bowel disease units

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly credentialed general surgeon who completed advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery for complex abdominal wall and hiatal repairs
• Holds a Turkish Ministry of Health Certificate of Appreciation for clinical excellence
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Demiroğlu Science University training the next generation of surgeons
• Published over 20 scientific articles in international medical journals on surgical outcomes
• Extensive experience in high-stakes procedures including kidney and pancreas transplantation

Professor Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a senior surgical expert at Medical Park Antalya with a background in complex upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures.

• Holds the rank of Professor, indicating a high level of surgical expertise and leadership
• Specialises in general surgery with a focus on high-stakes organ and abdominal operations
• Maintains a 95 per cent success rate across more than 2,000 complex surgeries
• Former manager of major university transplantation units, overseeing complicated surgical cases
• Active in clinical research focusing on abdominal healing and preventing post-operative adhesions

Associate Professor Osman Civil is a specialist general surgeon at Istanbul Medipol University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions. He focuses on complex gastrointestinal procedures and surgical repair techniques.

• Active member of the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society
• Specialises in surgical interventions for the digestive tract and abdominal wall
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with a focus on outcome-based care
• Contributing member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in proctology and breast health. Dr. Balcioglu completed her medical education in English at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She serves as a columnist for two medical journals. Her practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery for common surgical conditions.

• Performs laser and Longo surgeries for hemorrhoid treatment.
• Specializes in local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus.
• Treats breast pain, anal fissures, lipomas, and various hernias.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which is JCI-accredited for safety and quality.

Education and Specialization

Republic University Faculty of Medicine

Republic University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Specialization - Expertise

Experience

Karabük Women's and Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department (University Lecturer)

Professional Memberships

Pediatric Surgery Association

Pediatric Urology Association

Courses and Certificates

Presentation Techniques Course, 2018 Istanbul

Neuromarketing Course, 2018 Istanbul

IMS Data Training Course, 2018 Istanbul

Incontinence Course, 2017 Antalya

Cerebral Palsy Children's Symposium, 2013, Karabük

Doubtful Genital Structure Meeting in Child, 2012, Karabük

Workshop International Hypospadias, 2012, Istanbul

Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery in Children, 2010, Istanbul

Current Approaches to Lower Urinary System Diseases Symposium, 2009, Kırıkkale

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Symposium in Children, 2009, Malatya

Basic Intensive Care Training Course, 2009, Sivas

Protective Child Health Nutrition and Alternative Medicine Applications Symposium, 2008, Kırıkkale

Newborn Resuscitation Program, 2007, Sivas

Thorax Course in Children, 2007, Çeşme

Professor Cengiz Dibekoglu pioneered robotic general surgery in Turkey and operates at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic and robotic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) surgery
• Performed Turkey's first general surgery procedure using the da Vinci robotic system
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery and hiatal hernia repair

Assoc. Prof. Cevper Ersöz, M.D.

Urology
 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone Diseases (PCNL, URS)
• Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum®)
• Minimally Invasive Prostate Treatments (TUR-P, Robotic)
• Kidney, Bladder, Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunction & Infertility
• Urological Infections

Education and Career

• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine): Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2006)
• Residency in Urology (Specialist Training): Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul (2012)
• Associate Professorship in Urology: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul (2015)

Certificates

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Observership in Urologic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA (2011)
• Advanced Training in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Society
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

Publications

• Author of 130+ national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Research focus: Endourology, urologic oncology, andrology, and minimally invasive surgery.
• Contributions include book chapters and numerous conference presentations.

Awards Received

• Male Sexual Health – Alpay Kelami Award (2009): Recognized for innovative andrology research.
• 22nd National Urology Congress Recognition (2012): Acknowledged for surgical technique studies.

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı İlyaslar Primary School in 1960, from Haydarpaşa High School in 1966, and from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1972. In the same year, he became an assistant in the 2nd Surgery Department of the Faculty of Medicine. Between November 1975 and February 1976, he completed his military service for 4 months at the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgery.

To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to specialize further, he worked as a registrar at the University of London's "The Hospital for Sick Children" from 01.12.1978 to 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies and became an associate professor in 1982.

In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department, which included a 30-bed inpatient unit, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants, and specialists. In 1988, he became a professor. In addition to leading the Pediatric Surgery Department, he served as the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. From 1995 to 1998, he was the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He is a specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology. He has numerous cited and published clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, expert theses, and free papers presented at domestic and international congresses. He is the author of several books, including Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), and Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

He is a member of various professional medical associations, including the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed, and trained a large number of students, assistants, specialists, and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013 and retired due to age limits on 16.03.2016. His contracted working period at the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. He continues to work as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and participates in weekly meetings of the Council of Children's Tumors.

Professor Selin Kapan is a highly qualified general surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who specialises in complex hernia and gastroesophageal reflux treatments.

• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association and the Hernia Society
• Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Published extensive research on hernia repair materials including PTFE and bovine pericardium
• Former Educational Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Authored over 50 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals

Professor Turgut Camkiran is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a career focused on advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialised in general surgery at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed dedicated training in laparoscopic surgery for complex abdominal repairs
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association and National Association of Surgery
• Frequent participant in National Surgery Congresses to stay current with modern protocols

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a specialist general surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He gained his medical qualifications from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Brings academic expertise as an Associate Professor to surgical cases
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Society
• Focuses on gastrointestinal health and endocrine surgery

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Professor Tekelioglu leads general surgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in complex abdominal procedures since 1997.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Practices at a JCI-accredited centre for patient safety
• Handled routine and complex cases for over two decades

Professor Levent Akgun Kazak leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex abdominal wall and hiatal repairs.

• Specialises in surgical treatment of the stomach and small intestine
• Expertise in managing abdominal wall hernias and inguinal repairs
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for gastric and intestinal disorders
• Former academic leader who has trained many upcoming general surgeons
• Member of key Turkish surgical associations for gastrointestinal health

Kadir Dicle is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on laparoscopic abdominal surgery. He handles essential upper gastrointestinal corrections alongside high-volume metabolic and bariatric procedures.

• Specialises in treating stomach and gallbladder diseases with minimally invasive techniques
• Expertise includes complex repair of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major multi-disciplinary healthcare provider
• Manages abdominal cases ranging from oncological surgery to metabolic disorders

Professor Erol Kilic acts as a senior surgical lead at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex gastrointestinal repairs and oncological surgery.

• Specialises in stomach hernia surgery and gallbladder disease treatment
• Expertise in both hiatal hernia repair and metabolic surgery
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for stomach and anorectal diseases
• Provides senior surgical oversight for colon and rectum procedures
• Treats complex cases involving thyroid and parathyroid disorders

Professor Burhan Mayir is a highly regarded specialist in gastro-esophageal reflux and hernia surgery, currently practicing at his dedicated clinic in Turkey.

• Specialises in gastro-esophageal reflux surgery to address complex hiatal hernias
• Expert in oncological surgery and gastrointestinal procedures
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes
• Presented more than 100 research abstracts at global surgical congresses
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery