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Dr. Fahri Yetisir

Hepatologist

, Ankara, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Fahri Yetisir is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fahri Yetisir is part of:

  • Society of Endocrine Surgery
  • Society of Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  • Medical Society of Ankara
  • Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Turkish Society of Colorectal Surgery
  • Turkish Surgical Society Member of Board for Open Abdomen ESPEN The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Metabolic Surgery Society

Qualifications :

  • Education Hacettepe University School of Medicine (1992-1999)
  • Diskapi Education and Research Hospital, Ankara General Surgery Residency Program (1999-2005) Liver Transplantation Fellowship Program, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya (2013- 2016)

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Fahri Yetisir?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Fahri Yetisir is a renowned expert in liver transplantation, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, pancreatic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery.
  • He holds professional memberships in leading organizations such as the Turkish Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, Turkish Surgery Association, ESPEN The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, and the Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association.
  • He has 49 publications in international journals. Some of his works include:
    1. F. Yetişir, AE Salman, B. ?iftçi, A. Teber, M. Kılıç. Efficacy Of Ultrasonography In the Identification Of Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve. IntJ Surg. 2012;10(9):506-9.
    2. F. Yetişir, AE Salman, D. Durak M. Kılıç. Laparoscopic Fundoplication With Double Sided Posterior Gastropexy: A Different Surgical Technique. IntJ Surg. 2012;10(9):532-6.
    3. F.Yetişir, B. Yürekli, AE Salman, HZ Acar, MBYıldırım, M. Kılıç. The Impact Of Harmonic Scalpel On Complications After Neck Dissection In Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Prospective Randomized Study. Thyroid Disorders Ther 2012;1:4.
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Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca 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 Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Serdar Karaca is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Ankara Surgical Association
  • Union for Associations of Breast Diseases
  • Ankara Association of Breast Diseases
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Association of Clinical Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
  • Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Hepato-Pancreatobiliary Surgery
  • ESCP
  • ACS

Qualifications :

  • 1996 Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / School of Medicine / Ankara University
  • 2002 Residency/Doctorate, General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University
  • 2009 Assistant Professor / General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Rize University
  • 2014 Associate Professor / General Surgery Department, Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara
  • 2020 Professor / General Surgery Department, Bakent University Hospital, İstanbul

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ahmet Serdar Karaca?

  • With 23 years of experience, Dr Ahmet Serdar Karaca is a leading specialist in laparoscopic hernia surgery, oncological surgery, liver and kidney transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, wounds care and treatment, colonoscopy, surgical endoscopy, and robotic surgery.
  • Dr Karaca holds professional memberships in organizations such as the American College of Surgeons(ACS), the Board of the Turkish Surgical Association, the TCSB National Cancer Advisory Board, and the Istanbul Provincial Cancer Advisory Board. He is also the President of the Cancer Control Association.
  • In 2012, he completed training in Robotic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Robotic Surgery Department. Dr Karaca also underwent additional training in minimally invasive operating techniques in Colorectal Surgery at the European Surgical Institute, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Karaca has published over 70 national and international research papers and written 5 book chapters. Some of his publications include:
    1. Sapmaz A, Karaca AS. Risk factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A single centre experience. Turk J Surg. 2020 Oct 3;37(1):28-32.
    2. Karaca AS, Ozmen MM, UÇar AD, Yasti AÇ, Demİrer S. General Surgery Operating Room Practice in Patients with COVID-19. Turk J Surg. 2020 Mar 31;36(1):i-v.
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Dr. Muzaffer Atli

Hepatologist

, Ankara, Turkey

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Muzaffer Atli is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with Guven Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere, G

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Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ibrahim Ertugrul is part of:

  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Vocational Memberships
  • Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Turkish Liver Research Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • 1990 - 1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1996 -2001 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine
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Dr. Koray Karabulut

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Koray Karabulut is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Karabulut is part of:

  • Association of Surgical Days Association
  • Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • 2007: IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Strasbourg/France
  • 2009-2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Assistant Professor
  • 2010. Cleveland Cllinic Robotics & Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Course Cleveland/USA 2010-2011: Cleveland Cllinic General Surgery, Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery)) Cleveland/USA 2011-2012, Inonu University Liver Transplant Center, Liver Transplant Training
  • 2012: Erasmus Medical Center, Microsurgery Course, Rotterdam/Netherlands
  • 2012: Cleveland Cllinic Liver Monitoring Center, Cleveland
  • 2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Associate Professor
  • 2015: IRCADMinimally Invasive Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic

Qualifications :

  • 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education
  • 1998-2004: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Bah

What is the medical expertise of Dr Koray Karabulut?

  • With more than 18 years of experience, Dr Koray Karabulut is skilled in performing surgeries for a range of ailments. His areas of expertise are liver transplantation, sleeve gastrectomy, pancreatic surgery, diabetes, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
  • Dr Koray Karabulut completed an Advanced Laparoscopic surgery course at IRCAD, France. Additionally, he finished a robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery course at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He also obtained training in liver transplant at the Inonu University Liver Transplant Center.
  • Dr Koray is also a part of leading professional organizations in the field of surgery and liver transplant. Some of these include the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO), the Middle East Mediterranean Endoscopic Surgery Association (MMESA), the Liver transplantation Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association and the Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association.
  • Dr Koray has published his research in reputable national and international journals. Some of these are
    1. Hepatic atrophy-hypertrophy complex due to Echinococcus granulosus.
    2. Multimodality treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases.
    3. The effects of drainage on the rates of early wound complications and recurrences after Limberg flap reconstruction in patients with pilonidal disease.
  • Dr Koray is the recipient of several awards such as the "Best paper and oral presentation award" at the 2nd Minimally invasive Surgery Congress in September 2011. He also received the "Young Researcher Award" at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress in September 2012.
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Dr. Koray Acarli

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: English , German , Turkish

 


Dr. Koray Acarli is a specialized Liver Transplant 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 Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Acarli is part of:

  • Member of 10 journals, associations and foundations

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Professor Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine MD, Medicine Attended Vocational Education, Training and Conferences

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Dr. Remzi Emiroglu

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Remzi Emiroglu is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Remzi Emiroglu is part of:

  • Turkey Organ Transplant Association
  • Association of Turkey Burns and Fire Disasters
  • Turkey Association Transplant Games
  • Middle East Association of Burns and Fire Disasters
  • Middle East Organ Transplantation Association
  • European Society of Organ Transplantation International
  • Liver Transplantation Society International Society for Burn Injuries The Transplantation Society

Qualifications :

  • 2009 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2004 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2000 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1994 Ankara Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
  • 1989 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Ahmet Soysal

Hepatologist

Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ahmet is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Soysal is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery

Qualifications :

  • General Surgery Residency Training, Medical Doctor Education
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Dr. Makbule Eren

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Makbule Eren is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Makbule Eren is part of:

  • National Pediatrics Association
  • Turkish Pediatric Association
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Association
  • National Society of Gastroenterology
  • Association of Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition (KEPAN)
  • European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, (ESPEN)
  • Europian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
  • Pediatric Prebiotic and Probiotic Association
  • Turkish Liver Research Association

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Crochet Faculty, 1997
  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2002
  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine Ihsan Dogramacı Children's Hospital, 2004
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Dr. Alper Demirbas

Nephrologist

, Antalya, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Alper Demirbas is a specialized Kidney Transplant 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 Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Multiorgan Transplantation Fellowship, University of Miami School of Medicine Dept. Of Surgery, Div. Of Transplantation (ASTS approved), 1997

Qualifications :

  • 1986, MD, Hacettepe University School of Medicine Ankara - Turkey
  • 1999, Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Transplantation and Immunology

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

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Dr. Murat Dayangac

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Dayangac is a specialized Liver Transplant 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 Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2002 - Aegean University Type Faculty, General Surgeon
  • 1995 - Aegean University, Type Faculty

Hospital Address :

Gztepe Mahallesi, Medipol Mega niversite Hastanesi, Metin Sokak, Ba?c?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Halil Erbis

Nephrologist

, Antalya, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Halil Erbis is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Erbis is part of:

  • Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association, Member, 2011
  • National Surgical Association, Member, 2005

Qualifications :

  • 2001 - 2007 - Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of General Surgery
  • 1991 - 1998 - Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine / Medicine Pr. - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Halil Erbis?

  • With over 13 years of extensive experience, Dr Halil Erbis specializes in kidney transplantation( living and deceased), liver transplantation, chronic kidney diseases, and kidney cancer. He was a Clinical Fellow at the Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
  • Professionally, he is a part of several societies such as the National Surgery Association and the Turkish Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Committee. His research interests include nephrectomy, liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation. Some of his publications include:
    1. Yuksel Y, Tekin I, Erbis H, Yuksel D, Sarier M, Yanıkoglu A, Yavuz HA, Demirbas A. A Single-Center Experience With Kidney Transplantation in Patients Who Had Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction. Exp Clin Transplant. 2023 Jan 16.
    2. Ozturk SA, Yuksel Y, Erbis H, Aliosmanoglu I, Sarier M, Yayar O, Yavuz HA, Demirbas A. Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy: Experience of High-Volume Center with 2,477 Cases. Urol Int. 2021;105(1-2):100-107.
    3. Ozkul F, Kasim Arik M, Erbiş H, Akbaş A, Yilmaz VT, Barutcu A, Ali Osmanoğlu I, Kocak H. Left ventricle ejection fraction may predict mortality in renal transplant patients. Ren Fail. 2016 Nov;38(10):1622-1625.
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Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

26 Years of experience

 


Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan 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 Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Huseyin Yuce Bircan is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Association
  • Ankara Surgical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Endocrine Surgery
  • Ankara Cinema Culture Society

Qualifications :

  • 2000 - 2004- General Surgery / Ankara Oncology Teaching and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali 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 Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Turkish Transplantation Society
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery
  • International College of Surgeons
  • Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation
  • International Pediatric Transplantation Association
  • The Transplantation Society
  • European Society of Coloproctology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship American College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, 1996

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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