Umbilical hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who completed prestigious colorectal and abdominal surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for less scarring and quicker recovery
• Expertise in abdominal wall repairs – manages complex cases using internal reinforcement techniques
• Performed advanced surgical practice at the University of Minnesota and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Held senior teaching positions at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools for clinical training
• Published research in international medical journals on surgical outcomes and techniques

Dr. Ezgi Sevic is a nutrition and diet specialist at Medical Park İzmir Hospital. She graduated as an honor student from Hacettepe University. Dr. Sevic focuses on bariatric nutrition and chronic disease management. She works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 1,200 international patients annually.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course and Innovations in Obesity Course.
• Specializes in nutrition plans for post-metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
• Treats patients with diabetes, cancer, and congenital metabolic diseases.
• Conducts nutritional counseling for child and adolescent weight control.

Dr Ufuk Onsal is a general surgery specialist at Izmir Private Can Hospital who focuses on keyhole techniques for abdominal wall repairs.

• Specialises in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs for umbilical hernia – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained in clinical abdominal surgery anatomy at Ankara University
• Completed specialised training in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedures
• Practised at major Turkish medical centres including Izmir Bakircay University Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin is a specialist general surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital with extensive experience in laparoscopic hernia repair.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Trained at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Centre in senior academic roles
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes managing complex abdominal wall issues and inguinal hernia repairs

Professor Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly regarded general surgery specialist at Can Hospitals with extensive training from Ege University.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia surgery – a minimally invasive method using tiny incisions for less scarring
• Handles both open and laparoscopic repairs for complex umbilical hernia cases
• Accredited member of the Turkish Surgical Association for general surgery excellence
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy to ensure accurate assessment of abdominal wall issues
• Member of the Aegean Region Surgical Association for peer-reviewed surgical standards

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul brings international surgical expertise to Private Koru Ankara Hospital, having trained in robotic and laparoscopic techniques in the USA and Switzerland.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – uses tiny incisions for less post-operative pain and faster return to work
• Recognised as an Associate Professor of General Surgery for his academic and clinical contributions
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgery for high-precision repairs in complex cases
• Completed specialised courses in laparoscopic methods to ensure minimally invasive patient outcomes