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Best Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Fahad Mawlood

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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Surgery
AUD $7,095 - AUD $8,514
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Vafi Atalay

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

    He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

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Surgery
AUD $6,385 - AUD $7,520
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Abdulcabbar Kartal

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • 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.

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AUD $6,385 - AUD $7,520
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Sedat Karademir

  • 4.6 Excellent 534 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Professor Sedat Karademir is a distinguished expert in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery who completed a clinical fellowship in organ transplantation in the United States.

    • Specialises in complex surgery of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas
    • Completed advanced clinical training at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago
    • Performed research at the UCLA Medical Center Liver Transplant Programme in Los Angeles
    • Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
    • Serves as the General Surgery Department Coordinator at Anadolu Medical Center
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Surgery
AUD $6,385 - AUD $7,520
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Samet Yardimci

  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Professor Samet Yardimci is a triple-certified specialist who ranked first in Turkey's national subspecialty exam for gastrointestinal surgery.

    • Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States
    • Specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques for metabolic and obesity treatments
    • Former lead at Marmara University involved in establishing inflammatory bowel disease surgery units
    • Holds a subspecialty in Gastroenterological Surgery focusing exclusively on digestive system disorders
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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 is a senior ENT and facial plastic specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He bridges the gap between medical health and cosmetic results by focusing on breathing function and natural aesthetics.

    • Performs functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty to improve nasal breathing and appearance
    • Specialises in endoscopic sinus surgery and corrective septoplasty for long-term relief
    • Treats complex snoring and sleep apnoea through surgical and non-surgical means
    • Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association
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Surgery
AUD $2,838 - AUD $3,547
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Find out about the best Surgery doctors here

20 top ranked Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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How to choose the best Surgery doctor in the world?

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Famous Surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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The price for the consultation on Surgery varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

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  • the clinical experience and reputation
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  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards if any.

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Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu has completed over 1,000 liver transplants and 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a high clinical success rate.

    • Specialises in complex liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation surgery
    • Serves as a Professor at the Medical Park Organ Transplantation Unit
    • Managed the specialist transplant unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
    • Reported a 95 per cent success ratio for hepatobiliary procedures
    • Research focus includes protective treatments for liver and pancreatic damage
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Surgery
AUD $2,838 - AUD $3,547
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Osman Civil

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist based at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in gastrointestinal and colorectal procedures.

    • Completed advanced training at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
    • Active member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
    • Specialised in ostomy surgery and managing complex digestive tract conditions
    • Contributor to the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society on surgical outcomes
    • Trained in the latest treatments for breast diseases and oncological surgery
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Hanifi Onalan

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr Hanifi Onalan specialises in both laparoscopic and open surgical techniques at Atlas University Medicine Hospital. He holds a specialised Videoendoscopy Application Certificate, allowing him to perform precise diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

    • Expert in laparoscopic hernia repairs for groin, umbilical, and wound hernias
    • Performs complex gallbladder and bile duct surgeries with a focus on minimally invasive recovery
    • Specialises in thyroid surgery and surgical treatments for breast disease
    • Experienced in colorectal surgical treatments and endoscopic interventions like gastroscopy and colonoscopy
    • Provides surgical solutions for obesity including gastric balloon and botox treatments
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Bookimed Insights: Top Surgery Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Surgery surgeons abroad, collaborating with 80 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 Surgery costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#138 years of experienceLiver, biliary tract, and pancreas surgeryUS-trained specialist with fellowships from Rush-Presbyterian and UCLA. He lead the Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgical Department before becoming Coordinator at Anadolu Medical Center.
Turkey
from AUD $206
#223 years of experienceLaparoscopic gastrointestinal and metabolic surgeryRanked first nationally in gastrointestinal surgery examinations. He brings elite international training from MD Anderson Cancer Center to complex digestive tract and bariatric cases.
Turkey
Price on request
#310 years of experienceFunctional rhinoplasty and sinus surgeryDual focus on ENT health and facial aesthetics. He is a senior specialist at Medical Park Antalya and a member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association.
Turkey
Price on request
#423 years of experienceHepatobiliary and organ transplant surgeryProfessor Aliosmanoglu has managed major transplant units and performed over 1,000 liver transplants. He maintains a 95 per cent success rate across 2,000 hepatobiliary cases.
Turkey
Price on request
#523 years of experienceColorectal and gastrointestinal surgeryHeld senior roles at Istanbul Medipol University. Specialist focus on colon and rectum health through membership in the Turkish Ostomy Surgery Society and Turkish Surgical Association.
Turkey
Price on request
#627 years of experienceLaparoscopic hernia and gallbladder surgeryCertified in videoendoscopy for precise surgical mapping. He leads complex hernia and gallbladder procedures using minimally invasive techniques at a major university teaching hospital.
Turkey
Price on request