Reconstructive surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Aziz Parspanci specialises in complex defect repairs at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, using microsurgical reconstruction to restore form and function.

• Performs microsurgical reconstruction and flap-graft procedures to repair tissue defects
• Focuses on post-bariatric surgery and body contouring for patients after significant weight loss
• Trained at Manisa Celal Bayar University in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Expertise includes profiloplasty and reconstructive ear aesthetics
• Participated in the National Plastic Surgery Congress to stay current with surgical methods

Dr Gulden Avci Cakmak is a reconstructive specialist at Emsey Hospital who trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Faculty.

• Completed specialist registrar training at Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on restoring form and function through complex plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Held senior positions at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes both aesthetic refinements and necessary reconstructive procedures
• Member of Turkey's leading surgical training and research networks

Professor Bekir Zafer Akad is a senior reconstructive specialist at Egemed Hospitals with major expertise in hand and microsurgery.

• Specialises in repairing nerve, vascular, and tendon ruptures through microsurgical techniques
• Manages complex facial fractures involving the nose, cheekbone, and chin
• Treats extensive wounds including major burns and non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
• Handled paediatric cases for congenital conditions like cleft lip and palate repair
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dokuz Eylul University

Associate Professor Tayfun Türkaslan is a highly accomplished surgeon who conducted advanced clinical research at St James Seacroft University Hospital in the UK. He currently leads a dedicated private practice in Istanbul focused on complex physical restorations.

• Earned the title of Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem University
• Maintains active membership with the American Maxillofacial Surgeons Association
• Published over 20 scientific articles in international medical journals
• Member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Specialises in intricate reconstructive work that balances function with appearance

Dr Rajendra Dhondge has performed more than 1,500 microvascular tissue transfers – a complex technique used for intricate oncoreconstruction at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Specialises in head, neck, and breast reconstruction after cancer surgery
• Expert in managing lymphedema and performing vascular surgery
• Lifetime member of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Active member of the Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery