Thyroidectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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 Kadir Dicle is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in complex endocrine and oncological surgery.

• Focuses on the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases
• Expertise in oncological surgery for glandular tumours and cancer treatment
• Performs both partial and total thyroidectomies for nodules and goitre
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Coordinates endocrine care at a major international surgical centre

Dr. Kim Yeonsun is an endocrinologist and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Naeun Hospital. He treats diabetes, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders.

He earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed graduate training in internal medicine at Gachon University. He then trained as a clinical fellow in endocrinology at Samsung Medical Center.

He previously served as Head of Internal Medicine at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. He was also a professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Endocrine Society and the Korean Diabetes Association.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital with focused training from the Society of Endocrine Surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Completed specialist residency at Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for complex thyroid removals
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Turgut Camkiran is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with elite training from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for endocrine and general surgical cases
• Completed advanced surgical residency at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Active member of the National Association of Surgery and the Turkish Medical Association
• Engages in ongoing professional development through the National Surgery Congress

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a highly accomplished general surgeon who has performed over 6,200 procedures throughout his distinguished career. He is a recognised innovator in the field, having invented and patented a specialist laparoscopic surgical instrument.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Awarded multiple prizes in national and international scientific competitions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgery Association
• Associate Professor at Medical Park Izmir Hospital – a leading private medical centre
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for complex general surgery cases

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz brings high-level academic expertise to General Surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialised in endocrine surgery focusing on thyroid and parathyroid disorders
• Former specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
• Earned his doctorate from the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Provides detailed surgical consultations via online video link
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association for endocrine care

Professor Burhan Mayir focuses on scarless surgeries, specialising in endoscopic thyroidectomy to remove thyroid tumours without visible neck scarring.

• Performs minimally invasive thyroid surgery using an endoscopic approach
• Specialises in adrenal gland and gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Presented over 100 research abstracts at global surgical congresses
• Senior academic leader currently serving as a Professor of surgery

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Kilicli is the Chief Medical Officer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in reproductive endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Kilicli manages endocrine disorders like thyroid cancer, Addison’s disease, and hirsutism. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

• Treats complex conditions including adrenal gland disorders and hyperparathyroidism.
• Performs specialized procedures like radioiodine therapy and thyroidectomy.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and metabolic surgery.
• Offers complex diagnostics like thyroid function tests and premium check-ups.

Dr. Ayse Kubat Uzum is an endocrinologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She serves as Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases. Dr. Uzum specializes in treating diabetes, thyroid nodules, and pituitary gland disorders. She conducts research on metabolic parameters following gastric bypass surgery.

• Earned awards for clinical research at the National Diabetes Congress.
• Treats complex conditions like autoimmune thyroiditis and adrenal adenomas.
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.