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Dr. Hasan Erdem

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Hasan Erdem 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 Dr. HE Obesity Clinic.

Qualifications :

  • 1996-2002 at the Istanbul Medical School of Istanbul University.
  • In 2008, Dr. Hasan Erdem completed his specialization in General Surgery at Bezmialem Vakf Gureba Teaching Hospital in Istanbul

Hospital Address :

Ahmet Yesevi, KURTK

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Dr. Erdinc Kasarci

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Erdinc Kasarci is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Asya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Yasar Sumer Yamaner

General Surgery

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Turkish

 

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Dr.Yasar Sumer Yamaner is a specialized General Surgeon. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 29 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
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Dr. Tayfun Karahasanoglu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Tayfun Karahasanoglu is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 0 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1992 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 1986 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Dar

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Dr. Bilgi Baca

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

 

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Dr. Bilgi Baca is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bilgi Baca is part of:

  • International Association of Surgeons,Gastroenterologists and Oncologists
  • European Society of Coloproctology
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum
  • National Association for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgery Association
  • Hernia Association

Qualifications :

  • 2013 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 2009 Department of General Surgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University
  • 1996 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

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Dr. Meral Sen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Meral Sen 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 VM Medical Park Ankara.

Association and Memberships Dr. Meral Sen is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkey Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Ankara Breast Diseases Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Celal Ismail Bilgic

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Celal Ismail Bilgic is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Association and Memberships Dr. Celal Ismail Bilgic is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Ankara Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Koray Topgul

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Kocaeli, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Koray Topgul 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 Anadolu Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Topgul is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgeons’ Society
  • Turkish HPB Surgery Society
  • Turkish Colon Rectum Surgery Society
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Society
  • Surgical Infection Society (Founding board member and web site supervisor)
  • Hernia Society
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery Society
  • Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Soiety (KEPAN)
  • Samsun Breast Society Founding Member
  • ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology)
  • ESPEN (The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism)
  • Samsun Surgery Society Board Member
  • Associate Professor Repesentative-Faculty Committee and Faculty Board Membership (2008-2011)
  • Turkish Peritoneal Surface Cancers Group Member
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • European Hernia Society
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E)

Qualifications :

  • University - Medical Faculty of Mediterranean University, Antalya 1991
  • Specialist studies - General Surgery Department of Ankara Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health, Ankara 1997

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

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Dr. Levhi Akin

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Levhi Akin 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 Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Levhi Akin is part of:

  • Journal of Intensive Care
  • Balkan Military Medical Review Advisory Board Member
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Journal Editorial Board Member
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Journal Editorial Board Member
  • World Journal of Surgery Article Consultancy
  • Indian Journal of Surgery Article Counseling
  • Endoscopic-Laparoscopic and Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal Article Advisory
  • Journal of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Article Counseling
  • Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology Article Counseling
  • Gülhane Medical Journal Article Counseling
  • Gazi Medical Journal Article Counseling
  • American Collage Surgeons (ACS)
  • European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA)
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • St mark's association
  • International Society of Surgery (ISS)
  • Eoropean Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
  • American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS)

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, which he started in 1979, in 1983.
  • GATA Medical Faculty between 1983-1985.
  • Military Medical Education in Ankara, GATA in 1985-1986.

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Seckin Kacamak

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Seckin Kacamak 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 Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul Medical School 1986
  • Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1 France - General Surgery
  • University Jean Monnet St-Etienne France - Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Istanbul Medical School - General Surgery 1995

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Akif Enes Arikan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Akif Enes Arikan is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Akif Enes Arikan is part of:

  • Endocrine Surgery Association
  • Endocrine Surgery Association, National Adrenal Working Group, Executive Board
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • European Endocrine Surgery Association
  • European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Module for Head and Neck Cancer
  • Turkish Surgical Association, Endoscopy Training Working Group
  • Associate Fellow of American College of Surgeons
  • Asia Pacific Thyroid Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 2016 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
  • 2016 Turkish Surgical Association, Certificate of Proficiency
  • 2009 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

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Dr. Ali Akyuz

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

43 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Ali Akyuz is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 43 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ali Akyuz is part of:

  • Gynecologic Oncology Association
  • Turkish Fertility Association

Qualifications :

  • 1977 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Genel Cerrahi
  • 1969 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

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Dr. Umit Sekmen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

 

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Dr. Umit Sekmen is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery, 2006
  • Marmara University School of Medicine, 1999

Hospital Address :

Dikilita Mahallesi, Acbadem Fulya Hastanesi, Hakk Yeten Caddesi, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Tuna Yildirim

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Tuna Yildirim is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tuna Yildirim is part of:

  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • National Surgical Association

Qualifications :

  • Haydarpasa Numune Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi, 1995
  • Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi, 1989
  • Kocasinan Lisesi, 1982

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

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Dr. Turhan Pekiner

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

47 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Turhan Pekiner is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Haznedar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ankara University School of Medicine, 1977
  • Place and Year of Specialization Training - Beyoglu Municipality Hospital, 1982

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Haznedar, Ba?c?lar Caddesi, Gngren/Istanbul, Turkey

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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:

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Which are some of the best hospitals General Surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey are associated with?

Given below are some of the most popular hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey where General Surgeons work:

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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