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Volkan Turunc

Transplant surgeon

25 years of experience

A doctor with an MD from Istanbul University, specializing in general surgery and kidney transplants. Experienced in military, private, and university hospitals and a member of various medical associations.

Location

Memorial Şişli Hospital ,Istanbul , Turkey
4.6306 reviews

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Turkey, Istanbul

Education

  • 1992-1999 — Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University.
  • 2002-2007 — Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Department of General Surgery.

Professional experiences

  • 2000-2002 — Foundation for Children with Leukemia, General Practitioner.
  • 2007-2008 — Department of general surgery in a military hospital.
  • 2010-2011 — Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Specialist.
  • 2011-2013 — Universal Camlica Hospital, General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Specialist.
  • 2013-2018 — Medical Park Goztepe Hospital, General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Specialist in Charge of Kidney Transplant Center.
  • 2015-2018 —Faculty of Medicine, Bahcesehir University.
  • 2016-2018 - Medical Park Goztepe Hospital, General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist.
  • 2018-2021 — Medicana Çamlıca Hospital, General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist.
  • 2021 — Memorial Sisli Hospital, General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist, Liver Transplant Specialist.

Membership in organizations

  • Turkish Medical Association.
  • National Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery.
  • Turkish Surgical Association.
  • National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.
  • Turkish Association of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
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Julija
Oct 17, 2024
Breast reconstruction surgery

The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained t... Read more

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Anonymous
Nov 22, 2024
Lutetium-177 therapy

Memorial is more than a hospital. It is home from home. Very hospitable and caring staff who show a lot of empathy. My one night stay in the hospital was a delightful experience, kind and available s... Read more

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Svitlana Zinchenko
Jan 30, 2025
Consultation with a gastroenterologist

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Азиз
Jan 19, 2025
Open rhinoplasty

I liked the systematic approach to work in the clinic, the attitude of the doctor, interpreters, nurses, organisation of meals and accuracy in repeat appointments, organisation of airport transfers, e... Read more

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Anonymous
Dec 3, 2024
Lung cancer

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Jongtak Lee
Sep 16, 2024
Rhinoplasty (nose job)

I liked my doctor and translator. The doctor had a kind and reassuring energy to him. There were two things that bothered me about the experience.One was having to wait several hours past my scheduled... Read more

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Rasima
Jun 10, 2024
Drug treatment

We are satisfied with everything, now we are on treatment, waiting for the results, then the doctor should tell us "whether this disease is operable or not".We thank the team of bookimed and all medic... Read more

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Anonymous
Jul 20, 2022
Hemorrhoids

In July 2022, she had a consultation, examination and surgery at the Memorial Clinic. I thank the staff of the clinic, Professor Ilknur Bayraktar and, of course, the Bukmed team represented by Maria a... Read more

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Anastasia Nelha
Jul 12, 2024
Rhinoplasty (nose job)

The only problem was with the interpreters at the hospital itself. There was supposed to be one girl, they said she was not there, then another girl came, and at the discharge there was another girl. ... Read more

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Viktoriya
Nov 25, 2024
Skin grafting for burns

Good afternoon. I wanted to thank you for your help. We made an appointment for a consultation with a doctor. Helped with a translator from Russian to Turkish. Everything was well and quickly organise... Read more