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Best Surgery surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

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Yavuz Selim Yildirim
ENT doctor
17 years of experience
4.5
120 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
120 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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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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Fatih Sumer
Gastrointestinal surgeon
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Fatih Sumer

Gastrointestinal surgeon
24 years of experience

Education:

Medical Degree (MD): Cukurova University, 200

Specialization Training and Experience:

Specialization Degree in General Surgery: Inonu University Medical Faculty General surgery  2011 Fellowship: Gastroenterological Surgery, Turkey High Specialization Hospital, 2013

 Career:

Associate Professorship: Gastroenrology  Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

 Professorship: General Surgery, Medipol University, 2024

 

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Kursat Serin
General surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
19 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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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

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.

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

Aziz Cataltepe

Orthopedic surgeon
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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