Best Сholecystectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Diseases
• Benign Anorectal Diseases
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
• Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)

Professor Sedat Karademir serves as the General Surgery Coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre, a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in organ transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago
• Specialises in complex disorders of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Former Head of Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital
• Holds a professorship from Dokuz Eylul University specialising in general surgery

Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon with 26 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic and weight-loss surgeries. He has performed more than 6,200 procedures. Dr. Kara co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center and is recognized as a leader in his field.

He holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association, awarded in 2008. Dr. Kara has received several awards in both international and national scientific competitions. He invented and patented a laparoscopic surgical instrument. He has also published over 30 medical articles.

Dr. Kara is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, and the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Professor Samet Yardimci is a surgical specialist who ranked first in Turkey's gastroenterology surgery subspecialty exam. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques for digestive system disorders.

• Completed a fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States
• Recognised as Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon upon his certification
• Specialises in surgical gastroenterology, focusing on the entire digestive tract
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopic methods to reduce recovery times
• Former academic at Marmara University training the next generation of general surgeons

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly specialised gastrointestinal surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology surgery.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds the title of Professor of General Surgery from Inonu University
• Served as Associate Professor at a leading Turkish medical faculty
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in managing complex disorders of the digestive system and gallbladder

The doctor is a renowned general and laparoscopic surgeon with extensive experience in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. Specializing in a wide range of laparoscopic surgical procedures, the doctor is particularly focused on bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery.

Significant contributions have been made to medical research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, emergency surgery, and gastrointestinal endoscopy, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The doctor holds a Bachelor's Degree from Karadeniz Technical University and a Medical Specialty in General Surgery from Istanbul University.

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a senior surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on general surgery and surgical oncology.

• Earned his doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Serves as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Managed surgical departments at Zonguldak Atatürk and Sancaktepe Training hospitals
• Maintains professional focus on gallbladder and abdominal surgical procedures

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly qualified Turkish surgeon who completed two advanced laparoscopic training programmes in Scotland. He currently serves as a Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University and treats patients at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques for abdominal surgery
• Earned the title of Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2020
• Successfully handles complex cases including kidney and pancreas transplant surgery
• Author of over 20 international scientific articles on surgical outcomes
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Health

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's premier academic medical centres. He focuses on gastrointestinal procedures including gallbladder removal and complex abdominal surgeries.

• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Affiliated with the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society
• Expertise in colon, rectum, and ostomy surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek is a senior surgical expert at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished academic background at Akdeniz University. He transitioned from Associate Professor to full Professor while focusing on complex general surgery.

• Trained at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association in Turkey
• Active participant in the Transplantation Organisations Coordination Association
• Highly specialised in surgical hepatobiliary and abdomen procedures
• Connects academic research directly to patient care at a top-tier hospital

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, with medical education in English. She completed her residency in the General Surgery Department at Marmara University. Her clinical focus includes the treatment of breast pain, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal sinus, and lipomas. She employs advanced techniques such as laser and Longo hemorrhoid surgeries, as well as local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus. The doctor has contributed to local and international medical journals and participated in numerous congresses.

ACADEMIC CAREER SUMMARY

Degree: Bachelor's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Degree: Master's
Field: Medicine
University: Atatürk University
Year: 2001

Specialization/Doctorate: Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2012

Associate Professorship: Gastroenterology
University: İnönü University
Year: 2018

Foreign Language: English, 67.5, 2007

H-index (WoS/Google): 8/10

Impact Factor: 8.1577

Key Research Work:
“Does apocynin increase liver regeneration in the partial hepatectomy model?” Yılmaz Bilgiç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural ÖZHAN, Azibe YILDIZ, Zeynep AKSUNGUR, Mehmet Erman ERDEMLİ, Nigar VARDI, Yusuf TÜRKÖZ, Sami AKBULUT, Adem KÖSE, Hakan PARLAKPINAR. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 (53), 1-12 Q3.

Declared Project Title, Year:
K.3.6. “Investigation of the Effects of Vinpocetine in Sepsis Created by Cecal Ligation and Puncture in Rats” (Principal Investigator), 2023

International Experience:
Advanced Endoscopy Training, Anam Hospital, South Korea (3 months, 2016)
Advanced ERCP Course, Olympus Training Center, Hamburg (2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

• Institution: İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center
  City: Malatya
  Position: Assistant Chief Physician
  Period: 2021 - 2024

Personal Information:

• Born in 1967.
• Completed primary education in Istanbul.
• Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

Education & Training:

• Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
• Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
• Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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Professional Experience:

• 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
• 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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Medical Expertise & Achievements:

• Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

Positions Held:

• 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Interests 
Robotic surgery,
Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
Breast and thyroid surgery,
Gastrointestinal surgery,
Anal region diseases,
Hepatobiliary surgery

Memberships: 

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Surgical Society

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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.

Professor Selin Kapan is a highly accomplished general surgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who has published extensively on gallbladder and digestive tract conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
• Serves as a Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydin University
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Authored over 50 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in treating complex hepatic hydatid disease and abdominal hernias

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with advanced training in laparoscopic and oncological surgery. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques to improve recovery times.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgery
• Focuses on oncological cancer surgery protocols for complex cases
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removals at JCI-accredited Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Professor Omer Burcak Binicier is a dual-certified specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex biliary and digestive system disorders.

• Specialises in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) for gallbladder and bile duct issues
• Performed advanced gastroenterology training at Korea University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in endoscopic ultrasound and mucosal resection for precise internal imaging
• Managed complex cases as a senior specialist at the Tepecik Training and Research hospital
• Expert in treating pancreatic inflammation and biliary system cancers

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He received advanced training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Dr. Aslanov diagnoses and treats many gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes inflammatory bowel diseases, digestive system cancers, liver and pancreatic diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

He is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include ERCP, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis. Dr. Aslanov has worked as a research assistant and subspecialist at Ege University. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Izmir Medical Point.

He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.