Reconstructive surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Şerif Yavuz holds a prestigious membership with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and specialises in complex reconstructive cases. He treats a high volume of international patients at his private practice in Istanbul.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the University of Zurich in Switzerland
• Expertise in stem cell and PRP applications for enhanced tissue healing
• Specialises in post-bariatric surgery and secondary revision procedures
• Researches collagen synthesis to improve surgical recovery and skin quality
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr Yavuz Özsular is a dedicated reconstructive specialist who completed his surgical residency at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He holds elite international standing as a member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Previously managed regional health services as an assistant manager in Iğdır
• Completed intensive surgical service at Bingöl State Hospital
• Specialises in aesthetic and functional reconstruction following trauma or illness
• Member of the Esthetic Plastic Surgery Association

Professor Özlem Çolak graduated as the top student of her medical class before completing advanced surgical training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University in Istanbul
• Published numerous international research papers on reconstructive surgical techniques
• Completed surgical internships at Humboldt University in Berlin to broaden technical expertise
• Earned Associate Professor status through rigorous peer-reviewed clinical work
• Recognised for academic excellence throughout her medical and specialist training

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