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Best Surgery surgeons in Turkey: TOP 21 doctors

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Yavuz Selim Yildirim
ENT doctor
17 years of experience
4.5
113 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Yavuz Selim Yildirim

ENT doctor
17 years of experience

Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.5
113 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Pekize Eker Balcioglu

General surgeon
22 years of experience

Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Tarik Zafer Nursal
General surgeon
25 years of experience
4.2
31 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Tarik Zafer Nursal

General surgeon
25 years of experience

Dr. is a General Surgery Specialist with experience in hernia, obesity and breast health. They have a Turkish National Board Certificate and have attained a Two-Year Associate Degree in Health Institutions Management. They have also been a part of various professional associations.

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Osman Civil
Colorectal surgeon
21 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Osman Civil

Colorectal surgeon
21 years of experience

Experience

  • 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

  • 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

  • 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

  • 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

  • 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

  • 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

  • 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

  • 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

  • 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

 

Education 

  • 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

  • 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Kursat Serin
General surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Kursat Serin

General surgeon
17 years of experience

Education:

 

  • Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2002)
  • Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Board (2007)
  • Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit (2007-..)
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit (2022-..)

 

Memberships / Board Certifications:

  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Turkish HPB Surgery Assocition
  • Turkish Oncological Surgery Association
  •  International HPB Surgery Association

 

Work Experience:

  • Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit (2007-..)
  • Liv Hospital- Ulus (2013-2018)
  • Florence Nightingale Hospital, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit (2022-..)

Publications (in number / H-index):

(40 – H-index: 12)

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Aziz Cataltepe
Orthopedic oncologist
27 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Aziz Cataltepe

Orthopedic oncologist
27 years of experience

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Surgery doctors in the world?

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Famous Surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Colorectal surgeon
44 years of experience
4.3
86 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital

Colorectal surgeon
44 years of experience

accreditations:

The American College of Surgeons
The European Society of Surgical Oncology
Professor Fatih Ağalar is a multi-discipline specialist in surgical treatment of stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, cancer of the intestine, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer. He is an expert in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and has earned 6 national and international awards in the field of oncological research. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in general, gastrointestinal visceral surgery, robotic surgery, mammoplasty, and senology. He has presented over 150 invited lectures and panel discussions in his area of interest.Read more
Adil Baykan
General surgeon
53 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistate Hospital Istanbul

Adil Baykan

General surgeon
53 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey with over 28 years of experience and a specialization in colorectal, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, as well as thyroid and breast diseases. He has also published articles on colon cancer in national and international journals.Read more
Unal Sabanci
Colorectal surgeon
39 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital

Unal Sabanci

Colorectal surgeon
39 years of experience
Dr. X is an experienced general surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery, breast disease surgery, hemorrhoid and fissure treatment, laparoscopic surgery, and obesity surgery. He graduated from Gulhane Military School of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in 1992. He has had experience working as a general surgeon in various hospitals between 1992-2017.Read more
Ali Kagan Gokakin
Transplant surgeon
23 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Medicana International Ankara Hospital

Ali Kagan Gokakin

Transplant surgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon with extensive experience in treating a range of digestive conditions such as Pancreatic Head Cancer, Cholecystitis, Inguinal Hernia, and more. He specializes in Inguinal Hernia Repair, Hemicolectomy, Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal, and Whipples Procedure. He is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday).Read more
Ayhan Arslan
General surgeon
32 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Optimed Hospital

Ayhan Arslan

General surgeon
32 years of experience

One of the founders of the Private Optimed Hospital. An experienced surgeon with almost 30 years of constant practice.

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Onur Kesler
General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Optimed Hospital

Onur Kesler

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Having a deep interest in laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Onur Kesler has performed hundreds of obesity surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy, Roux En Y gastric by-pass, and mini-gastric bypass.

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Ilkay Kirkac
Urological surgeon
29 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Optimed Hospital

Ilkay Kirkac

Urological surgeon
29 years of experience

An experienced urology specialist who now holds the position of the Head of the Urology Department at the Private Optimed Hospital.

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Isa Kaman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Private Optimed Hospital

Isa Kaman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
21 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association

A general surgeon with 17 years of experience who specializes in gastrointestinal disorders treatment

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