Orthognathic surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

With 900+ procedures performed, Dr Eren Pera specialises in orthognathic surgery using 3D surgical planning and virtual simulations at Hospitaprime.

• Uses 3D virtual simulations to plan complex jaw alignments with high decimal-point accuracy
• Completed five years of specialist maxillofacial training at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry
• Undertook training rotations in plastic surgery and anaesthesiology for a holistic surgical approach
• Expertise includes surgical correction of the jaw, zygomatic implants, and TMJ disorders
• Practices at major JCI-accredited facilities, including Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Professor Ali Kilic has built a high-level surgical career with international training in complex jaw and facial reconstruction at world-renowned institutions.

• Completed a specialised internship in maxillofacial surgery at Radboud University in the Netherlands
• Held a prestigious Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Specialises in detailed facial surgery requiring precise bone and nerve work
• Registered member of the Turkish Dental Association with a focus on surgical implantology
• Dual-trained across dental and medical disciplines for comprehensive patient care

Professor Can Tokman is the chief dentist at the Istanbul Dental and Plastic & Esthetic Group with specialized training in maxillofacial concerns. He serves as an accredited healthcare provider for both the United States and British embassies.

• Completed advanced vocational training in implantology in England
• Specialises in the prosthetic chemistry of dental materials for complex reconstructions
• Expertise includes restorative procedures and the application of porcelain veneers
• Lecturer on aesthetic rules and colour theory at national dental congresses
• Fluent in English and German for clear patient communication

Dr. Preeti Yadav is a plastic surgeon at Konarc Aesthetics in Gurgaon. She holds an MCh in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Yadav treats patients at an ISAPS-accredited center serving 4,000 international visitors annually. She provides specialized care for women and teenagers focused on sustainable aesthetic solutions.

• Performs body sculpting including tummy tucks, lipo-sculpting, and thigh lifts.
• Specializes in breast procedures such as reconstruction, reduction, and enlargement.
• Treats facial concerns through rhinoplasty, jawline shaping, and blepharoplasty.
• Offers hair restoration including FUE transplants and PRP therapy.

The doctor completed dental education at Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry and further specialized in Prosthetic Dentistry at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry.

Tugce Geyikli holds dual Master degrees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Aesthetic Dentistry from Dalhousie University and King's College London.

• Specialises in combining functional jaw alignment with aesthetic facial harmony
• Completed craniofacial surgery observer training at Gazi University Plastic Surgery department
• Member of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
• Presented surgical case reports to the Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Trained in advanced dermal filler and aesthetic facial restorations

Assistant Professor Vorapat Trachoo is a rare dual-qualified specialist holding degrees in both Medicine and Dental Surgery. He specialises in complex facial reconstruction at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University Hospital.

• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Lectures at the Faculty of Dentistry, training the next generation of surgeons
• Practises at Bangkok Hospital, one of the region's most reputable medical centres
• Focuses on the intersection of functional bite correction and aesthetic facial harmony
• Completed residency training specifically in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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 Siavash Abbasgholizadeh is a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon who completed his rigorous clinical training at Marmara University.

• Specialises in complex orthognathic and maxillofacial reconstructions
• Performs advanced zygomatic implant placements and sinus lift procedures
• Focuses on surgical precision to improve jaw alignment and facial symmetry
• Registered oral surgeon at Dentfix Turkey with a focus on restorative outcomes

Dr. Mahmut Gazi Fırat is an oral surgeon and Ph.D. candidate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated from the Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. He has pursued his Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Istanbul Kent University since August 2022.

His practice focuses on advanced implantology. He completed basic, advanced, and master-class implant surgery courses, and soft tissue surgery training around implants. He participated in EAO and the Multidisciplinary Dental Implantology Symposium. Since 2019, he has worked in private polyclinics, including VIA DENT and MEDICO CLINIC. He provides careful surgical planning and treatment.

Dr. Mira Kanal is a senior oral surgeon and prosthodontist at Value Dent Clinic. She has over 21 years of international experience. She holds an MSc in Oral Surgery from the University of Sydney.

Her expertise spans advanced oral surgery and prosthodontics. She manages complex implantology and peri-implant care. She also provides full-mouth rehabilitation, including All-on-X restorations, veneers, and E.max and zirconia crowns.

Her track record includes care for more than 5,000 patients and over 500 complex edentulism cases. She has over eight years of experience with high-volume international patients in Istanbul’s health tourism sector. She mentors junior clinicians and maintains high standards.

Dr. Anilcan Aygun graduated from the Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a thesis on ultrasonics in endodontics. He has worked at Papatya Dental Clinic since 2018. He has treated more than 7,000 patients. His focus areas are endodontics, aesthetic restorations, implantology, and oral surgery.

Selected training: Root Canal Treatment and Complications (2019); Rotary Instrument Use in Endodontics (2019); Fethiye Sirona Dentsply International Congress (2019); Aesthetic Composite Restorations (2020); Laminate Restorations (2021); Open Sinus Lift Techniques and Materials (2022); Nobel Implant Meeting, North Cyprus (2022); Botox and Dermal Filler Course, North Cyprus (2023).