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Best Cleft Lip Or Palate Repair Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Melikgazi Ozturk

  • Leading doctor for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair
  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Melikgazi Ozturk is a dedicated specialist in reconstructive surgery at Memorial Sisli Hospital, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical centres.

    • Trained at Hacettepe University, a top-ranked institution for medical education
    • Specialises in complex plastic and reconstructive procedures for congenital facial conditions
    • Previous surgical tenure at Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital
    • Expertise in microsurgery and delicate tissue reconstruction for paediatric cases
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Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 414 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu has performed over 900 plastic and reconstructive procedures, specialising in complex facial surgery at Istanbul's Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • Completed specialist fellowship training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
    • Expert in advancement flap techniques for reconstructing significant facial and soft tissue defects
    • Certified in basic microsurgery for intricate reconstructive work on delicate facial structures
    • Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Association
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Yavuz Selim Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 235 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

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Tonguc Isken

  • Leading doctor for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair
  • 4.6 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Professor Tonguc Isken is a highly academic plastic surgeon who previously served as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

    • Performed over 900 successful procedures across his surgical career
    • Member of AO CMF – a global network specialising in facial reconstruction and bone repair
    • Highly published researcher with 51 scientific articles and six textbooks to his name
    • Recipient of two TUBITAK science incentive awards for his contributions to medical research
    • Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
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Tayfun Apuhan

  • 4.6 Excellent 235 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • The doctor is a specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery, with a medical degree from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine and residency completed at İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital. With over 200 scientific publications, the doctor has held faculty positions at Abant İzzet Baysal University and Istanbul Gelişim University, and currently serves at Doğuş University. The doctor has received advanced training in the United States and Germany, and is the founder of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department at Özel A plus Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

    Clinical interests include functional and aesthetic nasal surgeries, endoscopic sinus and ear surgeries, and head and neck cancer surgery. The doctor is also experienced in pediatric ENT diseases and vocal cord surgeries.

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Selman Sarica

  • Leading doctor for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair
  • 4.6 Excellent 235 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • The doctor graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology at Sütçü İmam University in 2012. The doctor served as an Otorhinolaryngologist at Afşin State Hospital from 2012 to 2014.

    From 2014 to 2019, the doctor was an Assistant Professor at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of Sütçü İmam University. In 2019, the doctor earned the title of Associate Professor of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology.

    The doctor specializes in otologic procedures, pediatric otorhinolaryngologic diseases, snoring surgery, head and neck tumors, laryngology, functional nasal surgeries, endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and salivary gland disease management.

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Furkan Erol Karabekmez

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Ankara, Prof. Dr. Furkan Karabekmez Plastic Surgery Clinic | Ankara, Turkey
  • He finished Plastic Surgery training in 2009 and worked at Mayo Clinic, Plastic Surgery department as a Research Fellow in the USA. He had the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Diploma. He worked in Munster University Clinical, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery department. He worked at Al Hayat National Hospital in Saudi Arabia for two years and have a licence from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. He can speak fluently English and Turkish and have a beginner-level Arabic language. In December 2021, he started to work in his private clinic in Ankara Turkey. He has published 58 previewed articles and several book chapters, He has 128 presentation.
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Atilla Hacilar

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, CE International Hospital
  • Professor Atilla Hacilar trained at the renowned Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, specialising in complex plastic and reconstructive surgery.

    • Spent 14 years at Iskenderun State Hospital handling reconstructive cases
    • Specialist in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at ClinicExpert
    • Holds international face lift certification from Belgium
    • Extensive background in state hospital surgical programmes
    • Focuses on restoring function and symmetry in facial reconstruction
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Burak Ergun Tatar

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr Burak Ergun Tatar graduated with distinction from Istanbul University and holds a specialised microsurgery fellowship from Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Rome.

    • Holds a formal Microsurgery Certificate used for high-precision reconstructive work
    • Completed intensive residency training at Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital
    • Awarded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey for research
    • Earned a dedicated Medical Statistics Certificate to support evidence-based surgical outcomes
    • Current specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital practicing reconstructive surgery
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Cemal Firat

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist who focuses on complex maxillofacial and reconstructive procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

    • Specialises in cleft lip repair and reconstructive surgery for facial tumours
    • Holds a subspecialty in microsurgery, essential for precise nerve and tissue repair
    • Supervises medical research into wound healing and tissue regeneration protocols
    • Serves as a Professor and former Education Coordinator at Inonu University
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Burak Özkan

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialising in complex craniofacial and maxillofacial reconstruction.

    • Awarded the prestigious Aikawa Young Investigator Prize for international surgical research
    • Focuses on craniofacial surgery and reconstructive microsurgery for structural facial corrections
    • Holds active membership in the European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
    • Completed advanced fellowships at leading medical centres in South Korea, Japan, and Belgium
    • Executive Committee member for the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
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Yasin Kulaksiz

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Yasin KULAKSIZ, M.D.

    Otorhinolaryngology

    Areas of Expertise and Interest

    • Rhinoplasty (cosmetic nasal surgery)
    • Functional nasal surgery (septoplasty, turbinate reduction)
    • Revision rhinoplasty
    • Sinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery
    • Ear surgeries (tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma)
    • Throat and vocal cord surgeries
    • Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatments
    • Endoscopic adenoid and tonsil surgeries

    Education and Career

    • Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine 2010–2016
    • Bezmialem Vakıf University ENT Residency 2017–2022
    • Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital 2017–2022
    • Compulsory State Service (Ministry of Health)
    • Istanbul Medipol University – Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital 2023–present

    Certificates and Memberships

    • Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
    • European Rhinologic Society
    • Istanbul Medical Chamber
    • ENT Specialist Certification – Ministry of Health
    • Rhinoplasty and sinus surgery workshops
    • Temporal bone dissection courses
    • Certified Botox and dermal filler training in medical aesthetics

    Scientific Publications and Academic Contributions

    International articles
    Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2024
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2022
    Case Reports in Otolaryngology 2020
    Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2019
    Saudi Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2023

    National articles and congress presentations
    KBB-Forum Journal
    Turkish ENT National Congress presentations

    Book chapter

    "Practical Approaches in Medical Aesthetics" – EMA Medical Publishing 2024

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Hasbi Meral

  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Mert Meral plastic surgery
  • Op. Dr. Hasbi Mert Meral is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has over 10 years of experience and has performed more than 2,000 surgeries. He is certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He holds a reconstructive microsurgery certification (2017).

    Current positions: Cayra Clinic and Mert Meral Plastic (since 2023). He previously worked at Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon and Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and blepharoplasty. He also performs breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and mommy makeovers. Other focus areas include fat transfer, body contouring, reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, burns, and hand conditions, and scar revision.

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Dogukan Aydenizoz

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr Dogukan Aydenizoz combines ear, nose, and throat surgery with formal facial plastic surgery training at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
    • Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
    • Focuses on balancing breathing function with aesthetic facial outcomes
    • Active member of the Antalya Medical Chamber
    • Performs both functional ENT surgery and aesthetic facial reconstruction
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Ziya Ilgin

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Education & Training

    ENT Specialization, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, 1996

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1990

    Professional Experience

    Specialist, Ear, Nose & Throat, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, 2005 - Present

    Completed military service as a specialist at Eskişehir Military Air Hospital, 2004

    Specialist, Istinye State Hospital & Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, Turkey, 2004

    Areas of Expertise

    Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetic Surgery, Closed Technique)

    Septoplasty (Nasal Septum Correction for better airflow)

    Sleep Apnea Surgery Dr. Ilgın is widely regarded for his advanced techniques in the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, offering patients highly effective, tailored solutions to improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with sleep-disordered breathing.

    Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

    Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) using the Thermal Welding Method

    Ear Tube Insertion (to treat recurrent ear infections and fluid buildup)

    Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair Surgery)

    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (For Sinusitis and Polyps)

    Salivary Gland Surgery

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Celil Göçer

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
  • The doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and completed an ENT residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. Advanced training was undertaken at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles. Since 2011, the doctor has been a professor at Lokman Hekim Health Group, specializing in ENT diseases.

    The doctor has published over 30 scientific articles in international journals, focusing on hearing loss, laryngeal cancer, and sinus conditions. The doctor is a frequent presenter at scientific meetings and has received recognition for excellence in clinical practice and surgical training models.

    Clinical interests include hearing disorders, rhinological conditions, and oncological ENT cases. The doctor has participated in specialized courses and workshops internationally.

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Bookimed Insights: Top Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Cleft Lip or Palate Repair surgeons abroad, collaborating with 103 leading specialists. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with Cleft Lip or Palate Repair costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#19 years of experiencePaediatric facial reconstructionSpecialises in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Sisli Hospital. Trained at Hacettepe University with clinical focus on delicate tissue repair and microsurgery for congenital conditions.
Turkey
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#216 years of experienceFacial reconstruction and cleft palate surgery900+ procedures performed with a focus on facial reconstruction. US-trained at the University of Alabama and published expert in advancement flaps for repairing complex facial defects.
Turkey
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#327 years of experienceComplex craniofacial and facial reconstructionFormer Johns Hopkins faculty member with 900+ procedures. He is a member of AO CMF, specialising in advanced reconstructive techniques for facial and jaw deformities.
Turkey
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#431 years of experienceComplex facial reconstructive casesTrained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital with 14 years of state-level surgical experience. Focuses on reconstructive techniques for functional and aesthetic facial restoration.
Turkey
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#59 years of experienceMicrosurgical cleft reconstructionInternational microsurgery fellowship in Rome provides the precise skills needed for delicate facial reconstruction. Graduated with distinction and holds professional certification in microsurgical techniques.
Turkey
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#624 years of experienceComplex cleft lip and maxillofacial reconstructionA Professor specialising in microsurgery and maxillofacial repair. His academic background in nerve regeneration and reconstructive techniques ensures a high level of surgical precision for delicate facial procedures.
Turkey
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#717 years of experienceCraniofacial and maxillofacial reconstructionRecognised with international awards for surgical research and holds European Board certification (FEBOPRAS). He specialises in reconstructive microsurgery, an essential skill for successful cleft and craniofacial repairs.
Turkey
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#810 years of experienceFunctional ENT and facial reconstructionSpecialised in both ear, nose, and throat care and facial plastics. Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association, focusing on natural aesthetic results and proper respiratory function.
Turkey
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