Best Skin Grafting Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Murat Yaman is a specialised plastic surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital who has completed over 1,100 successful surgical treatments.

• Completed basic microsurgery training at Hacettepe University – essential for precise skin grafting and tissue transfer
• Treats between 500 and 600 patients annually across a broad range of reconstructive needs
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery (ACELEMDER)
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery

Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu has performed more than 900 procedures and currently serves as a lead reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed a surgical rotation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
• Trained in basic microsurgery techniques essential for successful skin grafting and tissue repair
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate complex scar revisions and reconstructive plans

Dr Hasan Sahin has performed over 12,000 surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited medical centres.

• Specialises in complex microsurgery, including vascular and nerve repair to restore function
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons for advanced reconstructive work
• Completed specialised training in flap dissection and international microsurgery protocols
• Expertise includes complex primary and secondary restorative procedures for worldwide patients
• Manages both functional tissue repair and aesthetic refinement for complex revision cases

Dr Saran Wannachamras underwent specialist plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in the United States. He leads surgical cases at Wansiri Hospital with a focus on complex tissue restoration.

• Member of the Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons of Thailand
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery
• Trained in clinical surgery at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University
• Registered specialist with the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
• Member of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Professor Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a senior academic surgeon who completed a prestigious 15-month research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Holds European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certification
• Specialises in skin cancer reconstruction and correcting complex congenital deformities
• Performs all major procedures personally in internationally accredited premium hospitals in Ankara
• Combines reconstructive precision with aesthetic techniques for functional and natural results
• Recognised as a Professor, the highest clinical and academic rank in Turkey

Dr Atilla Hacilar is a Cyprus-born specialist who leads plastic and reconstructive procedures at CE International Hospital. Having completed his training at Ankara Numune Hospital, he focuses on restoring function and appearance through complex surgical techniques.

• Trained at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery in Ankara
• Gained extensive expertise during 14 years at İskenderun State Hospital
• Completed advanced certification in Belgium for face lift and thread lift techniques
• Graduated from the Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Burak Ergun Tatar is a microsurgery specialist who graduated with distinction from the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine.

• Completed a microsurgery fellowship at Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Rome
• Holds a formal Microsurgery Certificate essential for complex tissue transfers
• Previously served at Erzurum State Hospital handling reconstructive surgical cases
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital using precision reconstructive techniques
• Received academic recognition from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist with a focus on reconstructive surgery and complex burn emergency care at Medical Park Antalya.

• Published intensive research on improving burn wound healing and tissue necrosis prevention
• Developed new surgical methods for vascular and cartilage graft reconstruction
• Former Education Coordinator and Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in maxillofacial surgery and nerve injury repair using advanced grafting
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for both aesthetic and functional restoration

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a FEBOPRAS fellow who focuses on complex reconstructive microsurgery and major burn recovery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Awarded the ISBI Young Investigator Prize for international excellence in burn treatment
• Board member for the International Society of Burn Injuries
• Uses advanced tissue expansion and microsurgical techniques for skin reconstruction
• Completed specialist fellowships at leading centres in Japan, Belgium, and South Korea
• Executive committee member of the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.

He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.

Dr. Hasbi Meral has performed 2,000+ successful plastic surgeries at his practice in Antalya. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). This certification signifies his adherence to high European surgical standards. Dr. Meral specializes in facial rejuvenation, complex rhinoplasty, and body contouring.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Holds a specialized certification in reconstructive microsurgery.
• Expertise includes mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and reconstructive surgery for burns.
• Practices at Mert Meral Plastic Surgery, an ESAPS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Murat B., Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi uzmanıdır. İstanbul’daki Grand Clinic’te görev yapar. Türk Plastik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği Yeterlik Belgesi’ne sahiptir. Zonguldak Atatürk Devlet Hastanesi Yanık Ünitesi Sorumlusu olarak görev yapmıştır.

Klinik ilgi alanları: burun estetiği (rinoplasti), liposuction ve vücut şekillendirme, meme estetiği (büyütme, küçültme), yüz estetiği, göz kapağı estetiği ve çene estetiği.

Dr Ece Kalafatlar is a European Board-certified specialist who focuses on both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at the Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center.

• Holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification, recognising her expertise across Europe
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Completed specialist plastic surgery training at Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital
• Participated in international congresses on stem cell therapy and cellular treatments
• Contributes to clinical research and academic publications in reconstructive surgery