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Dr. Irfan Karalar

Dr. Irfan Karalar

General surgery ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Irfan Karalar

  • Dr. İrfan KARALAR received his medical degree from Istanbul University's Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
  • In 1996, he received the title of "specialist" after completing his specialty in the "general surgery" department at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.
  • He worked for a period at the Private Nisa Hospital. Several of his publications have appeared in peer-reviewed journals both domestically and abroad.
  • To better himself, he attended a lot of conferences and courses. As of right now, he works at the Bahçelievler Medipol Hospital.

Conditions treated by Dr. Irfan KARALAR

  • Traumatic injuries.
  • Physical abnormalities.
  • Breast cancer.
  • Conditions involving your upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach, and small intestine).
  • Conditions involving your biliary tract (gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, and liver).
  • Endocrine conditions (involving your thyroid or adrenal glands).
  • Vascular conditions (involving your blood vessels).
  • Critical illness and terminal illness.

Area of Interest

  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Oral Cancer
  • Acupuncture Treatment
  • Anal Fissure and Fistula (Anal Tear and Crack)
  • Appendicitis
  • Intestinal Perforation
  • Intestinal Knotting
  • Intestinal Diseases
  • Intestinal Bleeding
  • Colon Cancer
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Spleen Diseases
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Functional Digestive System Diseases (Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Disease)
  • Fournier Gangrene
  • Genital Wart (Condyloma - HPV)
  • Gluteal Abscess
  • Umbilical Hernia (Epigastric - Umbilical - Incisional Hernia)
  • Goiter
  • Hemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids - Mayasır)
  • Hiatal Hernia (Stomach Hernia)

Qualification

  • In 1996, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery
  • In 1996, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery
  • In 1989, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • In 1989, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

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What to Expect in Your Consultation

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30-Min Video Consultation

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Medical Opinion Within 24 Hours

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Care Coordination (Optional)

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Procedures Performed

Inguinal Hernia Repair
Thymectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

A. Dr. İrfan KARALAR is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

A. The consultation can last up to 15 to 30 minutes. It may go beyond the estimated time which is dependent on the patient’s queries and the medical suggestions of the doctor.

A. We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

A. The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, then you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

A. Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and the crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

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