Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

With 31 years of experience of experience, Dr. Ilkay Kirkac heads the Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital and pioneered Closed Kidney Stone Surgery there.

• Specializes in urology with extensive surgical expertise
• Graduated from Hacettepe University's Medical Faculty
• Worked at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital and Cerkezkoy SSK
• Performs advanced urological procedures including minimally invasive techniques

Prof. Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin specializes in laparoscopic surgeries at Medicana International Ankara Hospital, with a focus on complex digestive conditions.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in general laparoscopic surgery
• Expert in Whipple's procedure and laparoscopic gallbladder removal
• Trained at prestigious institutions including GATA and Science University
• Formerly associated with liver transplantation centers

Dr. Isa Kaman specializes in gastrointestinal and abdominal surgeries at Private Optimed Hospital, with a focus on complex cases.

• 23 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in gallbladder, pancreatic, and stomach procedures
• Member of The Turkish Surgeons Association
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medicine Faculty

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.

Dr. Ayhan Arslan is a founding chief physician at Private Optimed Hospital, with deep roots in general surgery and emergency care.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialized in trauma care during military service and earthquake relief
• Member of key organizations including the Turkish Surgical Association
• Handles a wide range of surgical cases with a focus on precision

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan specializes in colorectal and laparoscopic surgeries with 55 years of experience of experience. He practices at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Specialized in colorectal surgery at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Trained in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery at Ankara University
• Former adjunct professor of general surgery at Ankara University

Dr. Emine Demir is a licensed physician in Turkey. She holds an MD, diploma no. 97600435, issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on 7 July 1997.

She has more than 28 years of experience in public and private care. Her practice focuses on dermatology and trichology. She treats hair and scalp disorders and provides alopecia diagnosis and post-transplant care. This includes female and male pattern hair loss.

At Istanbul Care Clinic, she offers diagnostic evaluations and scalp health consultations. She provides structured follow-up to support graft retention and scalp recovery. Her approach uses evidence-based protocols.

Dr. Cataltepe brings over 29 years of experience of ENT surgery experience, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in ear, nose, and throat procedures
• Worked at multiple private hospitals in Istanbul
• Graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in colon and rectum surgery with extensive professional involvement in gastrointestinal and breast disease societies.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Involved in gastrointestinal surgery societies and breast disease congresses
• General Surgery Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Educated at Istanbul Kartal Dr.Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

36 years of experience specializing in pediatric surgery – Dr. Yigit focuses exclusively on surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents at Ümran Tip Merkezi.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University
• Expert in neonatal surgery for congenital anomalies
• Specializes in minimally invasive pediatric procedures
• Skilled in pediatric urology and gastrointestinal surgery

Over 33 years of experience specializing in pediatric surgery – Dr. Gokce focuses exclusively on surgical care for children at Umran Tip Merkezi.

• Expert in neonatal surgery for congenital anomalies
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school
• Specializes in pediatric urology and gastrointestinal conditions