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Dr. Reha Baran

Dr. Reha Baran

Surgical Oncologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Reha Baran is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Reha Baran

Condition Treated by Dr. Reha Baran

The conditions that Dr. Reha Baran treats are listed below:

  • Stomach Cancer
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Meningiomas
  • Ependymomas
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Breast Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Oral or Mouth Cancer

Some women require surgery to remove the entire breast through mastectomy. The surgeons remove the breast tissues including nipple and the skin and the tissues that have the chest muscles. You may opt for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Reha Baran

There are around 200 different types of cancer and all these can cause different symptoms. The symptoms are often linked to some cancer types. The signs could also be general, including weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. Cancer can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Hoarseness
  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Chest pain
  • Bone pain
  • Headache

Operating hours of Dr. Reha Baran

You can see Dr Reha Baran between 11 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Reha Baran

The list of popular procedures that Dr Reha Baran performs for cancer treatment is given below

  • Lung Cancer Treatment

The surgeon assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols. A surgical oncologist performs cancer surgery in two ways: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that focus on minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery. Some of the minimally invasive techniques are cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. In open surgery, surgeons make a single large cut to remove the tumor and some healthy tissues.

Qualification

  • 1995 - Sureyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor
  • 1991 - Sureyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital Chest Diseases
  • 1986 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • 2005 - 2006 - Anadolu Foundation Private Johns Hopkins Hospital Chest Diseases Department
  • 2001 - 2003 - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Chief Physician
  • 1998 - 2010 - Sureyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Clinical Chief
  • 1995 - 1998 - Sureyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor
  • 1991 - 1995 - Sureyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Chief Assistant
  • 1987 - 1991 - Sureyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Research Assistant

Memberships (3)

  • Thoracic Society
  • Respiratory Research Association of Turkey
  • Lung Cancer Association

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Procedures Performed

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
HIPEC
Lung Cancer Treatment
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Reha Baran is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Reha Baran is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

Surgical oncologists are specialists who have received training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through surgery. A surgical oncologist performs procedures like biopsy and surgery to remove cancerous tissues. A surgical oncologist performs surgeries to know which parts of the body cancer has spread. In order to diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist might perform biopsies. After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist sends the samples to a pathologist. If cancer is detected, you may need to consult the surgical oncologist again to have the tumor removed. The surgical oncologist performs a staging surgery to determine a tumor’s size.

Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:

  • Laboratory Tests
  • Imaging Tests
  • Cancer Screening
  • Physical Exam
  • Biopsy

A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.

You may see a surgical oncologist in case you have abnormal growth or tumor. If your primary doctor suspects cancer, they will refer you to a surgical oncologist for diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a doctor will refer you to surgical oncologists for your cancer treatment. In the below-listed situations, you must seek assistance from a surgical oncologist:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis

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