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Dr. Halil Coskun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Halil Coskun is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Coskun is part of:

  • IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Metabolic Disorders)
  • SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons)
  • TOSS (Turkish Obesity Surgery Society)
  • ELCD (Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association)

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1987-1994
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA 1995-2000
  • Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Enstitute, USA 2004/2007/2014
  • Weill Cornell Medical School, Diabetes Surgery, USA 2012

Medical Expertise of Dr. Halil Coskun

  • Dr. Coskun is a renowned & well-established Laparoscopic/Robotic & Bariatric surgeon in Turkey
  • His areas of expertise includes Obesity surgeries & Metabolic surgeries
  • Thousands of successful procedures have been conducted by Dr. Coskun. He got absolute success in over 4000 Laparoscopic Surgery
  • During his years of specialisation, he attended the European Surgical Institute's advanced level Laparoscopic Surgery Education Program in Hamburg, Germany (1999)
  • Scientific works in his expertise were published in a variety of international journals.
  • In Turkey, he also works as a teacher.
  • Attended frames from various international congresses, meetings, panels and symposiums
Dr. Cenan Oktay

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Cenan Oktay is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Asya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cenan Oktay is part of:

  • Member of the National Surgery Association
  • Member of National Traumatology Association
  • Member of Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Member of International Liver and Biliary Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • "Inter-Surgeon Training" certificate of achievement in Heidelberg-Germany General Surgery Department.
  • Certificate of "Microsurgery" course in Würzburg-Germany General Surgery Department
  • Certificate of achievement in the "Diagnostic and Therapy in Gastrointestinal Disorders" course in the General Surgery Department of Würzburg-Germany.
  • Certificate of success for the "Mammography + Ultrasonography" course organized by the National Breast Diseases Congress.
  • Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery Gastroentorology Endoscopy Training Course

Qualifications :

  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
  • General Surgery Residency Training - SSK Okmeydani Training Hospital, Istanbul

Hospital Address :

Yeni, ASYA HASTANES, Cami Kars Sk., Gaziosmanpaa/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ali Vefa Ozturk

Pulmonologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish,English

 


Dr.Ali Vefa Ozturk is a specialized General Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 24 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.

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Dr. Murat Tan

General Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Turkish

 


Dr.Murat Tan is a specialized General Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 19 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
  • Medical School: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

Dr. Cihan Uras

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Cihan Uras is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cihan Uras is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Endocrine Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • American Society of Breast Disease
  • National Hernia Association
  • Association of Breast Science (Seniology)
  • The Turkish Society of Menopaus and Osteoporosis
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery
  • 1990 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery
  • 1986 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 1981 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

Dr. Nihat Yavuz

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nihat Yavuz is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nihat Yavuz is part of:

  • National Surgery Association
  • Turkish Cancer Society
  • Endocrine Surgery Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery
  • National Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
  • International Laparoendoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Member of Turkish Hernia Society and Forensic Medicine Institute

Qualifications :

  • 1993 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 1984 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Metin Cakmakci

Surgical Oncologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Metin Cakmakci is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 34 Years of experience and is associated with Avcilar Anadolu Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Metin Cakmakci is part of:

  • Surgical Infection
  • National Surgery Journal
  • Emergency Medicine Journal
  • Intensive Care Journal
  • National Surgery Society
  • Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Society
  • Clinic Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (KEPAN) Society
  • Surgical Infection Society of Europe ( President-Elect )
  • American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • Kocaeli Medical Chamber
  • Association Graduates of Istanbul Boys High School
  • Hacettepe Medical School Graduates Society

Qualifications :

  • İstanbul Erkek Lisesi (Istanbul Boys High School)
  • Hacettepe University Medical School

Hospital Address :

Mustafa Kemal Paa,

Dr. Ahmet Okus

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Konya, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Okus is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 1997
  • Specialization - Fatih Sultan Mehmed Training and Research Hospital, 2003

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Dr. Fatih Taskesen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fatih Taskesen is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fatih Taskesen is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Foundation
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • Southeast Anatolia Breast Diseases Association

Qualifications :

  • ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL General Surgery Specialist Training
  • 2002 - 2008 , Ankara/Turkey
  • FIRAT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Training 1993 - 2000 , Elazıg/Turkey

Hospital Address :

K

Dr. Kerim Guzel

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Samsun, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Kerim Guzel is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine,1999
  • Specialization - Doctor Muhittin Ulker Training and Research Hospital, 1999-2004

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

Dr. Ali Sahin

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ali Sahin is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Sahin is part of:

  • National Surgical Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Genel Cerrahi
  • 1991 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

Dr. Hakan Teoman Yanar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hakan Teoman Yanar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hakan Teoman Yanar is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • Phlebology Association
  • ESTES (European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery)
  • International Society of Surgery (ISS)
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic & Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal Editorial Board / National Scientific Board
  • UTACD Co-Editor

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty (1988-1994)
Dr. Tuncer Babur

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tuncer Babur is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tuncer Babur is part of:

  • National Surgical Association
  • Colon Rectum Association
  • Turkish Hernia Society
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1998
  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 1989

Hospital Address :

19 Mays Mahallesi, Acbadem Kozyata Hospital, Kozyata Kava, Kadk

Dr. Baris Gurcu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Fethiye, Turkey

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Baris Gurcu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
  • General Surgery Specialist Specialization Training at Ege University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department, 2008

Hospital Address :

Tuzla, Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital, 54. Sokak, Fethiye/Mula, Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top General Surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after General Surgeons available for online consultation in Istanbul, Turkey:

Who is a General Surgeon?

General surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgical procedures to treat conditions related to various body parts. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes nurses, an anesthesiologist, and surgical technicians. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of different surgical processes, from the initial evaluation through preparation and post-operative management.

A general surgeon understands all the below-given basic areas of surgery:

  • The endocrine system
  • Surgical management of traumatic injuries
  • Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
  • The digestive tract
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • The abdomen and its contents
  • The skin and soft tissues, such as the breasts
  • The head and neck
  • The blood vessels, heart

Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of much smaller tools, including small cameras that allow the surgeon to see what is going on inside the body. These specialized instruments will help the surgeon make much smaller cuts than they could with conventional procedures.

General surgeons have a broad knowledge of different diseases and conditions. They will tell you whether you require surgery and what kind of surgery would be best for you. As general surgeon treats a variety of conditions, they need to meet unique needs.

What are the qualifications of a General Surgeon?

Anyone interested in becoming a general surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of general surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

Some of the specialization areas for a prospective general surgeon are:

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Ophthalmic
  • Orthopedic
  • Pediatric
  • Urology
  • Colon and rectal
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Neurological
What conditions do General Surgeons treat?

General surgeons provide medical as well as surgical care. They focus on injuries and conditions affecting the breasts, abdomen, digestive system, skin, and endocrine system. They also evaluate imaging tests, lab tests, and biopsies as part of delivering care. Surgeons treat people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions.

Here are some common conditions they treat:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Gallbladder Inflammation and Ggeneral surgeontones
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver cirrhosis, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hernia, cancer
  • Thyroid disorders: thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and non-cancerous thyroid tumors, cysts, or nodules
  • Varicose veins
What diagnostic tests are required by General Surgeon?

Many general surgeons recommend routine laboratory tests before admission to the hospital, or before some outpatient procedures, to identify exact problems that may complicate surgery if not detected and treated early. A general surgeon may tell you to get the below tests done to identify your condition and design a treatment plan accordingly.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Urinalysis
  • White blood count
  • CT scan, MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Coloscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Echocardiogram
When should you visit a General Surgeon?

Your doctor/general physician may refer you to a general surgeon depending on the diagnostic reports and the complexity of your condition. General physicians and other doctors work very closely with general surgeons in case the treatment plan requires an invasive approach. It may be because the medications are not working and there’s a disease that needs to be removed surgically by a general surgeon.

Below are some symptoms which suggest that you need to consult a general surgeon to discuss your problem and get treatment options.

  • Skin lesions
  • Breast lumps
  • Consistent pain in the abdomen
  • Gallbladder disease or ggeneral surgeontone
  • Hernia
  • Intestinal obstruction or perforation
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Inflammation in internal organs
  • Uncontrolled internal bleeding
  • Appendicitis
  • Gunshot wound
What can you expect from your first visit with a General Surgeon?

When you visit with a general surgeon, they will thoroughly evaluate your health in order to make sure that surgery is the right option for you. The surgeon will also explain the procedure and answer your queries about the procedure.

Your first visit with a surgeon typically is a consultation designed to assess your medical history and tests, review how the problem may be affecting you, and completely examine you to collect the necessary information that will help in deciding the next steps together. Sometimes, we might need more information like additional tests and discussions with your PCP to ensure that all of the medical issues have been addressed.

Your general surgeon will tell you how to get ready for the operation, including:

  • If you need to take any medications
  • If you need to take any tests
  • Whether you have to avoid drinking or eating before the procedure

The surgeon will tell you what to expect during your recovery. If your surgery needs a hospital stay, they will tell you how long you could expect to stay in the hospital and what you will require once you are discharged.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a General Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a general surgeon include:

  • Laparoscopic / Open Appendicectomy
  • Minimal Invasive Haemrrhoidectomy (Stapled hemorrhoidectomy)
  • Laparoscopic / Open Cholecystectomy
  • Surgery for Gynaecomastia
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
  • Appendectomy
  • Cesarean section
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vinus Closure

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