Best Orthognathic surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Abdulsamet Kundakcioglu has performed 1,100 treatments and holds a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Istanbul University.

• Trained in orthognathic surgery at the Royal College of London
• Specialises in Le Fort I Osteotomy and complex jaw reconstructions
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Bern in Switzerland
• Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Lecturer in implantology and surgical academia at Istanbul University

Dr Hasan Sahin has performed over 12,000 surgeries for 5,000 patients worldwide at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specialises in complex craniofacial and reconstructive procedures of the face and jaw.

• Expert in microsurgical vascular nerve repair to restore function and sensation
• Treats complex restorative needs including jaw cysts and chin augmentation
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Completed advanced international microsurgery training in Antalya and Istanbul
• Focuses on both aesthetic outcomes and functional jaw alignment

Dr. Tanongsak Panyawirunroj is a leading plastic surgeon at Asia Cosmetic Hospital in Bangkok. He has performed 15,000+ operations throughout his career. Dr. Tanongsak specializes in transformative procedures like rhinoplasty and sexual reassignment surgery. He completed fellowships in the US, Canada, South Korea, and Taiwan.

• Official representative of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Maintains membership with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Performs complex facial feminization (FFS) and orthognathic surgeries.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility with a 0% post-surgery complication rate.

Dr. Tayfun Apuhan founded the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has performed over 4,000 procedures throughout his career. Dr. Apuhan serves as a professor and head of the audiometry program at Doğuş University. He has published over 200 scientific works in the field of head and neck surgery.

• Trained at The Ohio State University and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.
• Specializes in functional rhinoplasty, revision nose jobs, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Treats head and neck cancers, including tongue and laryngeal tumors.
• Performs pediatric surgeries for tonsils, adenoids, and cleft lip repair.

Professor Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a senior academic surgeon who personally performs high-complexity orthognathic cases using 3D imaging for precise surgical planning.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA – one of the world's most prestigious medical centres
• Performed 900+ specialist procedures with a focus on functional and aesthetic success
• Specialises in High LeFort I and BSSO double jaw surgery for complex bite corrections
• Holds a diploma from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Professor Cemal Firat is a senior specialist in maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery at Medical Park Antalya, specialising in complex facial corrections.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed subspecialty training in microsurgery for precise surgical outcomes
• Expertise includes treating cleft lip and advanced maxillofacial trauma cases
• Focuses on reconstructive techniques to restore both facial function and aesthetics
• Heads educational coordination for future specialists in surgical hospital sciences

Associate Professor Ezgi Yuceer Cetiner is a highly skilled maxillofacial surgeon who has performed over 900 procedures at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital.

• Serves as the Chief Physician of the BAU dental clinic and hospital in Istanbul
• Specialises in reconstructive surgery, bone tissue regeneration, and orthognathic cases
• Holds a PhD in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Active member of several international associations for oral and maxillofacial surgeons
• Published researcher with numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals

Professor Altan Varol is a senior academic and surgeon who leads the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital.

• Brings over two decades of clinical focus to complex jaw reconstruction
• Specialises in orthognathic surgery for both functional and aesthetic correction
• Earned a Professorship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2016
• Expert in treating congenital and acquired jaw deformities
• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier medical institution in Turkey

Professor Hakan Alpay Karasu is the Dean of Dentistry at Ankara Medipol University and a highly published specialist in complex jaw reconstruction.

• Trained at the University of London in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Specialises in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion for narrow palates
• Performs bimaxillary orthognathic surgery to correct Class III skeletal bite issues
• Expert in cleft lip and palate surgery and advanced bone healing techniques
• Published extensive research on long-term soft tissue changes after jaw surgery

Dr Raha Akbarihamed focuses her surgical career on jaw reconstruction and orthognathic surgery at Ankara Medipol University Dental Hospital.

• Published research on safer osteotomy techniques for orthognathic surgical patients
• Experienced in treating maxillary hypoplasia using rigid external distraction protocols
• Specialises in managing facial trauma and complex jaw joint disorders
• Background in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Ankara University

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Nuri Elgormus is a specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats patients for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and aesthetic concerns. Dr. Elgormus focuses on resolving breathing and aesthetic issues in a single surgical session. He has performed surgery on hundreds of patients over two decades of practice.

• Specializes in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and pediatric sinus treatments.
• Performs microsurgery for laryngeal polyps and cleft lip repairs.
• Treats complex conditions like sleep apnea and sensorineural hearing loss.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul.