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Ediz Altinli
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.6
105 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Ediz Altinli

General surgeon
27 years of experience

2018 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

2016 - 2017, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKÖY VE ATAŞEHİR HASTANELERİ

Özofagus ve Mide Hastalıkları Cerrahi Merkezi Direktörü

2015 - 2016, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKÖY HASTANESİ

Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi ve Gastrointestinal Sistem Motilite Ünitesi Direktörü

2012 - 2016, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

TC İSTANBUL BİLİM ÜNİVERSİTESİ GENEL CERRAHİ ANABİLİM DALI

Öğretim Üyesi,İleri Laparoskopik Cerrahi

2011 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Şefi

2008 - 2011, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Şef Yardımcısı

2005 - 2008, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Başasistanı

2003 - 2005, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI ŞİŞLİ ETFAL EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Başasistanı

1997 - 2002, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

TC İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ CERRAHPAŞA TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı Klinik Başasistanı

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4.6
105 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Сholecystectomy $7500
Thyroidectomy $11000
Enucleation of eye $2070
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Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu
Thoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
461 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu

Thoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
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Suleyman Ayvaz
Pediatric surgeon
24 years of experience
4.4
42 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Suleyman Ayvaz

Pediatric surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Suleyman Ayvaz is an Associate Professor specializing in Pediatric Surgery.Read more
4.4
42 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
General anesthesia $547 - $766
Stomach resection $2735
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Anil Kubaloglu
Eye surgery specialist
25 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Anil Kubaloglu

Eye surgery specialist
25 years of experience
Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience, having performed over 30,000 eye surgeries. He specializes in general eye examinations, cataract, keratoconus, cornea, laser, and presbyopia treatments. Dr. Kubaloglu is also an active contributor in the field with over 100 scientific publications.Read more
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Alper Sismanoglu
Reproductive endocrinologist
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Arti Cliniс

Alper Sismanoglu

Reproductive endocrinologist
20 years of experience

Arti Clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, guaranteeing top-notch care for international patients. The multilingual team is proficient in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Alper Sismanoglu is also an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Medical Faculty of Istanbul Altınbaş University. He has over 20 publications in international and national journals. Dr. Sismanoglu is a sought-after expert frequently featured on Turkish TV shows and in various media outlets.

"Being a proud father of two amazing daughters, I deeply understand the importance of family. Throughout my medical career, my primary focus has been on assisting couples who long to have children. So, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm more than happy to lend a helping hand!" says Dr. Alper.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
  • Reproductive Medical and Surgery Association of Turkey (UTD)
  • Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TJOD)
  • Turkish Association of Reproductive Health and In (TSRM)

SPECIALIZATIONS 

  • treatment
  • Obstetrics
  • In and ctive endocrinology
  • Gynecological endoscopy
  • In surgery
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Doctor's visit price on request
Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $4000 - $5000
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) $4000 - $5000
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Fevzi Akkan
Eye surgery specialist
22 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Fevzi Akkan

Eye surgery specialist
22 years of experience
Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an eye diseases specialist with a notable background in medical education and practice. He excels in several treatment areas, including general eye examinations, cataract surgery, and the management of refractive errors and presbyopia. Dr. Akkan is known for his innovative work in managing and performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey, an achievement that earned him the TOD - Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.Read more
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Hasan Fevzi Batirel
Thoracic surgeon
15 years of experience
4.4
45 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Hasan Fevzi Batirel

Thoracic surgeon
15 years of experience

2019 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HASTANESİ

Göğüs Cerrahisi Uzmanı

2017 - 2019, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

ÖZEL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Göğüs Cerrahisi Uzmanı

2010 - 2021, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Göğüs Cerrahisi Uzmanı

2009 - 2010, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

KARTAL LÜTFİ KIRDAR EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ

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4.4
45 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $5000 - $8500
Enucleation of eye $2070
Cochlear implant placement $23000
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Mehmet Cemil Uygur
Urological surgeon
37 years of experience
4.3
87 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital

Mehmet Cemil Uygur

Urological surgeon
37 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association of Urology
American Urological Association
Society of Urologic Oncology

orchiopexy in cryptorchidism: a single centre experience with long-term follow-up. PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, 18 : 140-141, 2002

 

Uygur MC, Tan MO, Ünal D, Erol D: The outcome of one-stage repair of proximal hypospadias with wide ventral preputial island flap. PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, 18: 139-140, 2002

Dr. Uygur is an international urologist with a Medical Graduate and M.D. Degree from Hacettepe University Medical School, a research fellowship from the Transplantation Laboratory of Helsinki University, and residency in Urology from Hacettepe University Medical School. He has over 300 international and national publications and presentations, with 781 scientific citations to 41 articles. He is a full member of the European Association of Urology, a corresponding member of the American Urological Association, a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, and a board member of the Turkish Society of Urologic Oncology. He has completed robotic urologic surgery courses at Vanderbilt University Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic, and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is the Professor of Urology and Chair at the Near East University Medical School, the Chief of Urology at the Anadolu Medical Center in Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the Director of Urooncology and Urologic Robotic Surgery Programmes at the Anadolu Medical Center. He is also a scientific secretary of biannual Ankara Urooncology Courses, and has organized many national or regional Urology and Urooncology meetings.

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4.3
87 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Ovarian Cyst Removal $3000
Breast cancer surgery $2500 - $6000
Сholecystectomy $4500
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Özgür Ağlamış
Obstetrician-gynecologist
19 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Özgür Ağlamış's Private Practice

Özgür Ağlamış

Obstetrician-gynecologist
19 years of experience

accreditations:

American board certified cosmetic gynecologist

Dr. Özgür Ağlamış is an American board certified cosmetic gynecologist specializing in vaginal rejuvenation and vaginismus treatments, having graduated from Gazi University in Ankara and completed a specialization at Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Ağlamış is experienced in both surgical and non-surgical protocols and speaks fluent English.

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Zulfu Sertkaya
Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics

Zulfu Sertkaya

Clinical oncologist
16 years of experience

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

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Halil Alis
Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Halil Alis

Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.Read more
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Esra Ozbasli
Obstetrician-gynecologist
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Özbaşlı OBGYN & Genital Aesthetics

Esra Ozbasli

Obstetrician-gynecologist
21 years of experience

I am Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Ozbasli, a board-certified OB-GYN and Genital Cosmetic Surgeon with over 21 years of experience. My dedication to excellence and patient satisfaction has established our clinic as a trusted destination for women’s health and aesthetic procedures in Nişantaşı, heart of Istanbul.I received my medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, followed by specialized training in obstetrics and gynecology at Istanbul Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Training and Research Hospital. After working as an academician at Acıbadem University for 12 years, I became an associate professor there by exhibiting my scientific articles in many respected international scientific journals published in Pubmed. During this period, I trained many medical students and OBGYN specialist colleagues in the field of genital aesthetics surgery, urogyneacology. My advanced training in genital cosmetic surgery provided me with expertise in the latest techniques for enhancing and restoring female genital aesthetics and function. I hold certifications in Genital Aesthetics and Cosmetic Gynecology (Vaginal Rejuvenation), Certificate of da Vinci System Training as a Console Surgeon (since 2013) and the ECFMG certificate for foreign medical graduates. Additionally, I possess advanced-level English proficiency (TOEFL score 600 in 2003), ensuring clear communication with international patients. I have completed an observership in New York University in 2005. 

 

Specialized Services:

 • Genital Cosmetic Surgery: Labioplasty, hudoplasty, vaginoplasty, lipofilling, therapy, hyaluronic acid filling, hymenoplasty, labia majora plasty, vulvar whitening, G-shot, O-shot, treatment of atrophic vagina, lichen sclerosis, and vaginal laxity.

 • Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy for fibroids, endometrioma, endometrial polyps, ovarian cysts, tubal ligation, intrauterine septum resection, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and hysterectomy.

 • Menopause Treatment: Bioidentical hormone therapy for managing menopausal symptoms, mezotherapy and laser for atrophic vagina.

•Urinary incontinence treatment: Sling operations (TOT), hyaluronic acid filling, laser treatments.

• Cervical Dysplasia Diagnosis and Treatment: Co-test, PAP-smear, colposcopy guided biopsy and LEEP conization.

 

International Patient Services: 

We offer a package service for our foreign patients that includes: 

• Arrangements for flights and hotel stays • Pick-up service from the airport and hotel • Assistance throughout your stay to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience • Sightseeing of Istanbul before the surgery if requested

 

Why Choose Us: 

• Expertise: With over two decades of specialized experience, I offer advanced surgical techniques and personalized care. 

• Innovation: Utilizing the latest technology in minimally invasive and cosmetic procedures to ensure optimal results.

 • Quality Care: I perform my surgeries in A-class hospitals equipped with advanced technological surgical devices. 

• Compassion: Committed to providing a comfortable, supportive, and private environment for all patients. 

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Doctor's visit price on request
Hysteroscopic septum resection (Hysteroscopic septoplasty) $1690.69 - $2641.7
Hysteroscopic polypectomy $1585.02 - $2324.7
Hysteroscopic myomectomy $2377.53 - $3645.55
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Senay Yilmaz
Eye surgery specialist
19 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Senay Yilmaz

Eye surgery specialist
19 years of experience
Dr. Senay Yilmaz is an Eye Diseases Specialist with a significant case experience of over 9,000 surgical cases. She is a member of the TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology) and provides operations like Strabismus surgery. Dr. Yilmaz has made contributions to the scientific community with her presentations and research, and she has 3 publications and articles to her name.Read more
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Baris Avsar
ENT doctor
23 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Baris Avsar

ENT doctor
23 years of experience

Specializations

  • - Nose Aesthetics (Rhinoplasty)
  • - Sleep Apnea Surgeries
  • - Otoplasty Surgeries
  • - Functional Nose (Nose Breathing) Surgeries
  • - Ear and Ear Tube Surgeries (Timpanoplasty)
  • - Tonsil and Adenoid Surgeries
  • - Filling, Botox, , Mesotherapy
  • - Head and Neck Tumor Surgery
  • - Vocal Cord Operations
  • - Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
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Experience

  • - Eskişehir Yunus Emre state hospital 2007 - 2009
  • - Trabzon Bayram Halil State Hospital 2009 - 2010
  • - Trabzon Private Black Sea Hospital 2011 - 2014
  • - Zonguldak Ereğli Anadolu hospital 2015 - 2018
  • - Zonguldak Ereğli Echomar hospital 2018 - 2020
  • - Eskişehir Private Gürlife Hospital 2020 - 2022
  • - Turgutlu Private Egeumut Hospital 2022 - 2023
  • - Trabzon Medical Park
  • - Izmir Metropol Hospital
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Education

  • - Ankara university
  • - Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended
  • - Evaluations of nasal airway
  • - Rhinocamp winter davos best work award
  • - Professional Memberships
  • - TTB Foundation
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Hamdi Er
Eye surgery specialist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade

Hamdi Er

Eye surgery specialist
27 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is an Eye Diseases Specialist with an extensive research record in ophthalmology, including 63 international and numerous national publications. He has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures such as Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and Transplantation of retina. He is an active member of several professional societies including TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS.Read more
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Cengizhan Ekiczeli
Plastic surgeon
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
BHT Clinic

Cengizhan Ekiczeli

Plastic surgeon
12 years of experience
Dr. Cengizhan Ekiczeli is a Plastic Surgeon with over 16 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures such as rhinoplasty, forehead reduction, breast surgery, Vaser liposuction, post-bariatric surgery, abdominoplasty, gynecomastia, and facial surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.Read more
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Ali Baran Budak
Vascular surgeon
28 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ali Baran Budak

Vascular surgeon
28 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease - Endovascular / Hybrid / Surgical Interventions (Percutaneous arterial and venous interventions (atherectomy, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, selective thrombolytic procedures, stent, balloon), EVAR-TEVAR, Cell 

1.Diabetic Foot 

2.Critical Leg Ischemia / Gangrene (Acute or Chronic) 

3.Deep Vein Thrombosis 

4.Carotid Artery Stenosis 

5.Aneurysm 

Varicose Veins Treatment (Radiofrequency, surgery, hybrid, sclerotherapy) 

Chronic Renal Failure Vascular Access Problems (Arteriovenous Fistula) (Endovascular – Surgical Interventions) 

Hybrid Vascular Surgery (Interventions in which Open and Angiographic Techniques are used simultaneously) 

Vascular Surgery 

Academic Development 

Adult Heart Surgery (coronary bypass, Valve Surgery) 

Education 

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Undergraduate / 1994-2000 

Hacettepe University / Faculty of Medicine / M.Sc. / 2000 

Turkey Yüksek İhtisas Hospital Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery / Ph.D.-S. Competency-Medical Specialization / 2007 

University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Eah Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor Title / 2018

Experience 

Ataturk Chest Disease. And Sky. Cer. Eah Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2007-2008 

Erzurum Marshal Çakmak Hospital (Military Service) / 2008-2009 

Ataturk Chest Disease. And Sky. Cer. Eah Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2009-2011 

Establishment of Ankara Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / 2011-2013 

Health Sciences University Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital / 2013-2019 

Yüksekova State Hospital (Temporary Assignment) / 21.9.2016-12.10.2016 

Derecik Barracks Mobile Field Hospital within the Scope of Operation Claw / 20.6.2019-20.07.2019 

Health Sciences University Ankara City Hospital / 2019-2020 

Baskent University Alanya Practice and Research Hospital / 2020-2022

Liv Hospital Ulus / 2022-

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2006 

National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2006 

Phlebology Association, 2017 

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Association, 2017 

Charing Cross-London, Faculty Member, 2018 

European Society for Vascular Surgery, Member, 2018

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Gokhan Yilmaz
Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Gokhan Yilmaz

Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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Haluk Talu
Eye surgery specialist
23 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy

Haluk Talu

Eye surgery specialist
23 years of experience
Dr. Haluk Talu is a highly experienced Eye Diseases Specialist, with expertise in general eye examinations, cataract treatment, laser eye treatments, and presbyopia treatment. He has handled over 20,000 surgical cases over 19 years, including Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgery among others. He has published over 50 scientific articles, and is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.Read more
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Cagatay Tezel
Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Cagatay Tezel

Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience

Medical Interests 

Minimally invasive lung surgeries 

Lung cancer 

Pulmonary membrane diagnosis and treatments 

Mesothelioma surgery 

Diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic diseases 

Minimally invasive Mediastinal tumor surgery 

Sweating surgeries

Experience 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999 

Kızılay Etimesgut Central Warehouse-Ankara 1999-2000 

Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Istanbul 2000-2005 

Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus 2005-2006 

Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2006-2007 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2007-2010 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2010-2012 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2012-2013 

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research HospitalIstanbul 2013-2020 

Sultan II. Abbulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital- Istanbul 2020

Liv Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association 

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 

Turkish Thoracic Society 

Turkish Respiratory Research Association 

National Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

Lung Cancer Society 

European Respiratory Society 

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