Best Keloid scars surgeons in Turkey: TOP 36 doctors

• Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., specializes in keloid scars treatment, utilizing surgery, corticosteroid injections, and laser therapy.
• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University; completed her residency at Marmara University.
• Has international experience, having practiced at medical institutions in Turkey, and authored articles in both local and international journals.
• Professional memberships include the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Society of General Surgery.
• Languages spoken: English, Turkish; previously worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

• Dr. Naci Karacaoglan specializes in keloid scars treatment using methods like corticosteroid injections, cryotherapy, laser therapy, surgical removal, and silicone sheets.
• International training includes fellowships at medical institutions in Portland, USA and Istanbul, Turkey.
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by the Ministry of Health of Turkey.
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Speaks Turkish and English, which facilitates communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Education and Expertise Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization MD Anderson Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology Unit, Houston, USA Texas University Memorial Herrman Hospital, Transplantation Center, Houston; USA Experience Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Gastroenterology Surgery Minor Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital - Specialist Doctor Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor Professional Memberships Turkish Surgical Association Association of Gastroenterology Surgery Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery AssociationINTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS Ozkan E, Yardimci S, Dulundu E, Topaloğlu U, Sehirli O, Ercan F, Velioğlu-Oğünç A, Sener G. Protective potential of montelukast against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. J Surg Res. 2010 Mar;159(1):588-94. Ibrahim Koral Onal, Gurel Nessar, Samet Yardimci, Nesrin Turhan, Mevlut Kurt, Aysel Ulker. RecentOnset Ulcerative Colitis Complicated By Colon Ischemia In An Elderly Patient. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Volume 58, Issue7, p1417-1418, July 2010 Yardimci S, Ulas M, Surmelioglu A, Bostanci E B Splenic recurrence of liver hydatid cyst and spleen preserving therapy Singapore Med J 2011; 52(11): e223 Samet Destek Letter to the Editor: Author's Reply: Recurrent Splenic Hydatid Cyst.. Singapore Med J 2012;53(2): 150 Yardimci S, Bostanci EB, Ozer I, Dalgiç T, Surmelioglu A, Aydog G, Akoglu M. Sildenafil Accelerates Liver Regeneration After Partial Hepatectomy in Rats. Transplan Proc. 2012 Jul-Aug; 44(6): 1747-50 Yıldız MK, Ozkan E, Odabaşı HM, Eriş C, Günay E, Abuoğlu HH, Kaya B, Yardımcı S, Müftüoglu MT, Topaloglu U. Analysis of 120 patients with abdominal stab wound focusing on diagnostic role of fast. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014 May 15;7(5):1386-90. Yardimci S, Uprak TK, Kombak FE, Kaya H, Yegen SC. Ruptured gastric stromal tumor into gastric lumen with an abscess. ANZ J Surg. 2014 Sep;84(9):687-9. Velioglu A, Aksu B, Asicioglu E, Arıkan H, Tinay I, Yardimci S, Yegen C, Tuglular S, Ozener C. Association of BK Virus Titers With Lymphocyte Count in Renal Transplant Patients. TransplantProc. 2015 Jun;47(5):1421-4. Yardimci S, Kara YB, Tuney D, Attaallah W, Ugurlu MU, Dulundu E, Yegen ŞC. A Simple Method to Evaluate Whether Pancreas Texture Can Be Used to Predict Pancreatic Fistula Risk After Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Sep;19(9):1625-31. doi: 10.1007/s11605-015- 2855-7. Epub 2015 May 16. Samet Yardimci, Mustafa Ümit Uğurlu, Mümin Coşkun, Wafi Attaallah, Şevket Cumhur Yeğen, Neutrophil - Lymphocyte Ratio and Mean Platelet Volume Can Be a Predictor for the Severity of Acute Appendicitis. National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2016 Mar;22(2):163-8. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.89346. Dulundu E, Attaallah W, Tilki M, Yegen C, Coskun S, Coskun M, Erdim A, Tanrikulu E, Yardimci S, Gunal O. Simultaneous resection for colorectal cancer 

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. 

Specializations

Oncological Surgery (Cancer Surgery)

Breast Diseases Surgery

Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases surgery

Thyroid – Parathyroid Surgery

Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernia, Stomach Hernia Surgery

Closed (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery

Endoscopy Applications

Treatment of Gastrointestinal System Diseases

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Abdominal lining cancers
• Gastric cancer
• Colon rectum cancer
• pancreatic cancer
• breast cancer diseases
• Thyroid cancer diseases
• Liver gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic cancer surgery

• Education
• 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
• 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

• Experience
• 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
• 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
• 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
• 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
• October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
• January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

• Memberships in Scientific Organizations
• Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
• Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
• National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
• Refereeing in Scientific Journals
• Turkish Journal of Surgery
• Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
• Dicle Medical Journal

• Awards
• Best Research Award (E19)
• Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
• Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
• Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
• Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
• Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
• TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
• Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

• Professional Experience:
• Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
• Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
• General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
• Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı Ilyaslar Primary School in 1960, from Haydarpaşa High School in 1966 and from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1972. In the same year, he became an assistant in the 2nd Surgery Department of the Faculty of Examination, and between November 1975 and February 1976, he did his military service for 4 months in the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgical Surgery.

To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to expertise his speciality, he worked as a registrar at the London University “The Hospital for Sick Children” between 01.12.1978 – 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies. He became an associate professor in 1982.

In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of Pediatric Surgery Department of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department of Pediatric Surgery with a capacity of 30 inpatients, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants and specialists. In 1988 he became a professor. In addition to the Department of Pediatric Surgery, he was the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. Between 1995 and 1998, he served as the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

He is a specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology. He has numerous cited and published clinical and experimental research articles, case reports, expert theses, free papers in domestic and international congresses (2014), Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

He is a member of various professional medicine associations. He is also a member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed and trained a large number of students, assistants, experts and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013. He retired from the age limit on 16.03.2016. The contracted working period in the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. The Council of Children's Tumors conducts weekly meetings and he is still working as Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Experience

Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

Çarşamba State Hospital (1987-2004)

Arapgir State Hospital

Incirli Hospital (1983-1985)

Education

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Specialization

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

National Surgery Congress

Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Congresses

Professional Memberships

Laparoscopic Surgery Association

National Association of Surgery

Turkish Medical Association

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

Doctor X completed his general surgery residency in 2004 and has since worked in various hospitals in Turkey and abroad. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Istanbul Medical Association, Ankara Surgery Association, Turkish Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association (Member of the Supervisory Board), and the Turkic World Transplantation Society.

Specializations

Obesity Surgery

Metabolic Surgery (Type 2 Diabetes Surgery)

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Reflux Surgery

Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Thyroid and Breast Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Stomach Surgery

Hemorrhoid Surgeries

Specializations

Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Specializations

Obesity Surgery

Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases