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Fatih Taskesen
Fatih Taskesen
Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience

Fatih Taskesen

Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic
Ahmet Alptekein
Ahmet Alptekein
Pediatric surgeon
22 years of experience
4.7
47 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Ahmet Alptekein

Pediatric surgeon
22 years of experience

Dr. Ahmet Alptekin, I continue my service in the Department of Pediatric Surgery

 

I did my Pediatric Surgery residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. My state service, Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr. I did it at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Currently, I continue my service in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Şişli Kolan International Hospital.

My CV; I was born in Aksaray in 1978, I completed my primary education in Nevşehir Kozaklı Atatürk Primary School. I finished secondary and high school in Konya Ereğli İvriz Anatolian Teacher High School. I studied medicine at Kayseri Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.

Areas of interest

Pediatric Urology

Neonatal Surgery

Robotic and Laparoscopic Interventions

Tumor Surgery in Children

Endoscopy and Cystoscopy

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Vahit Onur Gul
Vahit Onur Gul
General surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Vahit Onur Gul

General surgeon
27 years of experience

Vahit Onur Gül graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1998. He became a general surgeon specialist in 2009 and a general surgery associate professor in 2020. He served as a military doctor in almost every city in our country. He received training in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland. He participated in many advanced laparoscopic surgery courses both domestically and internationally. He presented numerous oral and written papers at conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery, thyroid and breast surgery. He is currently serving at Ankara Koru Hospital. His medical interests include:

Robotic Surgery

Obesity Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Breast Surgery

Endocrine (Thyroid-Goiter) Surgery

Oncologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Anal Region Diseases

Hernia Surgery

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Murat Kilic
Murat Kilic
Pediatric surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Murat Kilic

Pediatric surgeon
18 years of experience

Experience 

2019 Medipol University Pendik Hospital 

2016 - 2019 Medical Park Hospital 

2015 - 2016 Derince Training and Research Hospital 

2014 - 2015 Yuzuncu Yıl University Faculty of Medicine 

2009 - 2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital 

2007 - 2009 Yesilyurt No. 4 Emergency Health Services Station Education 

2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery 

2007 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine 

Publications 

1- COMPARISON OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND HISTOPATOLOGICAL RESULTS IN CHILDHOOD APPENDICITIS M Kilic HS Yalcin AS Calapoglu Rize Training and Research Hospital RTEU Faculty of Medicine 

2- Treatment of the Patient with Gluteal Ulcer and Infantile Hemangioma with Propranolol HS Yalcin, M Kilic Rize Training and Research Hospital Department of Pediatric Surgery 

3- USE OF HYACYST IN THE TREATMENT OF REPEAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN M Kılıç [1], S Cakmak [1], I.S. Arda [2] [1] Rize Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, [2] RTEU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery 

4- PITBULL ATTACK: VIOLENCE OR IMPRUDENCE? Founder, M. Kilic, S. Cakmak, I.S. Arda. Rize University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surger

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Peter Schenker
Peter Schenker
Gastrointestinal surgeon
18 years of experience
4.6
58 reviews
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen

Peter Schenker

Gastrointestinal surgeon
18 years of experience

Membership in societies:

Expert of scientific journals 

Close co-operation with leading surgeons

Membership of the German Medical Association 

Specialities:

Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

Oncological surgery

Haemorrhoids treatment

Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

Work Experience:

2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

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Irfan Karalar
Irfan Karalar
General surgeon
36 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Irfan Karalar

General surgeon
36 years of experience

Experience:

2013 :

  • Private Mega Medipol Hospital

2005:

  • Private Nisa Hospital

2004 - 2013:

  • Private Nisa Hospital

1998 - 2002:

  • Private Balkan Hospital - Chief Physician/General Surgery

1996 - 1996:

  • Sarıkamış Military Hospital

1991 - 1996:

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery

1990:

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

 

Education:

1996:

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery

1996:

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery

1989:

  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1989:

  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
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Peter Sipos
Peter Sipos
Gastrointestinal surgeon
25 years of experience
3.8
13 reviews

Peter Sipos

Gastrointestinal surgeon
25 years of experience
Hungary, Budapest
Liv Duna Medical Center
Ufuk Onsal
Ufuk Onsal
General surgeon
15 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Can Hospitals Turkey

Ufuk Onsal

General surgeon
15 years of experience

Dr. Ufuk Önsal was born in Gelibolu in 1984. After graduating from high school at Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School, he completed his undergraduate degree at the Faculty of Medicine at Afyon Kocatepe University. Ufuk Önsal, who subsequently specialized in General Surgery at Düzce University, has many professional experiences.

These:

 

Duzce University Faculty of Medicine Hospital 2014-2020

Izmir Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital 2020-2021

Private Health Hospital 2021-2022

Private Aegean City Hospital 2022-2023

And now he continues to serve his patients at Izmir Private Can Hospital.

 

VOCATIONAL COURSES/TRAININGS

 

Gastric Bypass and Beyond Basic Training Course, Turkish Society for Metabolic&Bariatric Surgery

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Training, Turkish Surgical Association

“Laser Technique” in the Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Diseases, Medikal Park Hospital

Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Repairs, Dokuz Eylül University

Abdominal Surgery Clinical Anatomy, Ankara University

Breast and Thyroid Ultrasonography, Turkish Surgical Association

MENA EUS & ERCP Workshop, Bezmialem University

Workplace Medicine, T.R. Ministry of Social Security

PROFESSIONAL CONGRESSES

 

International Turkish Colorectal Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2021

National Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2018

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2017

National Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2016

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Cuneyt Ciftdogan
Cuneyt Ciftdogan
General surgeon
31 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Can Hospitals Turkey

Cuneyt Ciftdogan

General surgeon
31 years of experience

Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan was born in Ankara in 1971. After completing primary school in Gaziantep, he settled in Izmir and completed his secondary and high school education in Izmir. In the last years of his high school education, with his passion for white coats, he took the university exam and was accepted to Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

 

Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who started his medical education at Ege University in 1988, graduated as a medical doctor in 1994 after an intensive and successful medical education. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who passed the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in 1997 and started his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, took part in many successful operations until 2002 and had serious experience in the branch of general surgery. After his specialist training, Op. Dr. He was entitled to receive the title.

 

Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan has been working as a General Surgery Specialist since 2002. He has equipped his professional skills and abilities with technological developments by working in many public and private hospitals.

 

Professional Interests

 

Metabolic and Obesity Surgery

Gastric Botox

Reflux Surgery

Goiter Surgery

Breast Diseases

Intestinal Tumor Surgery

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery

Liver Cystic Diseases

Colon Cancer Surgery

Rectum Cancer Surgery

Perinal Fistula

Fissure and Hemorrhoidal Diseases

Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries

Soft Tissue Tumors

Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

 

Memberships to Scientific Organizations

 

Izmir Medical Chamber

Turkish Surgical Association

Aegean Region Surgical Association

Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association

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Director Ruslan Yurievich
Director Ruslan Yurievich
Urological surgeon
18 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Ukraine, Kyiv
Impuls Medical Center

Director Ruslan Yurievich

Urological surgeon
18 years of experience

Inpatient and outpatient care of surgical patients, as well as ultrasound diagnostics.

The physician treats and diagnoses the following diseases and conditions: appendicitis, volvulus, intestinal adhesions, gastric and peptic ulcers, cholecystitis; hernias of various types, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, and anterior abdominal wall hernias; varicose veins; injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, and pelvis; anorectal conditions such as anorectal fistula, anal fissure, and anal polyp; diseases of the coccyx, including coccygeal cysts and pilonidal sinuses; cutaneous and subcutaneous infections such as carbuncles, abscesses, phlegmon, furuncles, and hidradenitis; as well as the treatment of atheromas, lipomas, hygromas, and ingrown nails.

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Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik
Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik
Surgical oncologist
75 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Elinda Clinic

Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik

Surgical oncologist
75 years of experience

Plastic Surgery: We offer plastic surgery services with our experienced surgeons using up-to-date techniques. We aim to achieve natural and aesthetic results by producing solutions specific to each individual's needs.

Hair, Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation: We offer special solutions to those struggling with hair loss, sparse beard or eyebrow problems. Our expert team aims to achieve natural results that suit the person's facial features.

Filling Applications: We safely perform filling applications used for facial rejuvenation and contouring with our expert aesthetic surgeons. With our approach that prioritizes naturalness, we help our customers achieve the look they want.

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Kursat Karadayi
Kursat Karadayi
General surgeon
30 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Kursat Karadayi

General surgeon
30 years of experience
  • 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.

 

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Volkan Tumentemur
Volkan Tumentemur
General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Zaren Clinic

Volkan Tumentemur

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Educational Status

  • 1998-2004 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2008-2014 Mayıs University, Department of General Surgery

Institutions He Works For

  • 2004 Gümüşhane Private Medical Center
  • 2004-2006 Gümüşhane-Torul State Hospital Emergency Service
  • 2006-2008 Torul Health Group Directorate
  • 2014-2016 Van Erciş State Hospital (General Surgery Specialist)
  • Büyükçekmece Kolan Hospital
  • Özel Florya Hospital

Skills And Expertise

  • Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Gallbladder and Liver Diseases
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Anal Region Diseases
  • Breast Diseases
  • Stomach Botox and Gastric Balloon Applications
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Hamit Okur
Hamit Okur
Pediatric surgeon
30 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Hamit Okur

Pediatric surgeon
30 years of experience

Education and Specialization:

Medical Degree: Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine (1985)

PhD in Pediatric Surgery: Erciyes University (1992)

European Diploma in Pediatric Surgery: UEMS (2000)

M.Sc. in Health Management: Beykent University (2009)

Minor Specialization in Pediatric Urology: Ministry of Health, Turkey (2011)

 

 

Professional Experience:

2014-2016: Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine

 

 

 

Areas of Interest:

Pediatric Urology

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Neonatal Surgery

Head and Neck Surgery in Children

Abdominal Laparoscopy

Liver Cyst

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Treatment of conditions such as undescended testicles, varicoceles, Wilms tumor, and other pediatric urological disorders.

 

 

 

Courses and Certifications:

ECFMG Certificate: American Medical Doctor Equivalence Certificate

Additional Training: Various specialized courses and fellowships in pediatric surgery and urology

 

 

 

Professional Memberships:

European Society of Pediatric Urology

Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery

Turkish Medical Association

National Pediatric Association

Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology

Laboratory Animal Science Association

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Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu
Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu
General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu

General surgeon
28 years of experience

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 18.08.1968

Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli

Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to

TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)

Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)

Foreign Language: English

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

- May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

- July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital

- Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

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Hanifi Onalan
Hanifi Onalan
Surgical oncologist
26 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Hanifi Onalan

Surgical oncologist
26 years of experience

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)

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Xavier Centeno Fornies
Xavier Centeno Fornies
Colorectal surgeon
31 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Xavier Centeno Fornies

Colorectal surgeon
31 years of experience

Dr. Javier Centeno obtained his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1988 and completed his specialization in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Hospital de Mutua de Terrassa between 1989 and 1993.

Afterwards, Dr. Centeno completed additional training in the colorectal surgery department at the Mayo Clinic de Rochester, Minnesota (USA). Since 1993, Dr. Centeno has been a leading specialist in the surgery department at the Teknon Medical Center.

Clinical and scientific work:

Co-organizer of the Seminar on Endorectal Ultrasound Diagnostics. Advances in Colon, Rectum and Anus Surgery. Barcelona. March 1995.

"Visiting Surgeon" in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, February 1996.

Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. ICARD. EITS, Strasbourg. November 2002.

Postgraduate student, associate professor of the Department of Urogynecoproctological Physiotherapy.

School of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Blanquerna. Ramon Llull University. Barcelona. 2003 2015

Accreditation by ERAS-Society (Sweden) in 2016.

Member of scientific communities:

Asociación Española de Cirujanos

· Societat Catalana de Cirurgia

· American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons y de la University of Minnesota Alumni Association.

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Edmundo Pichardo
Edmundo Pichardo
Thoracic surgeon
38 years of experience

Edmundo Pichardo

Thoracic surgeon
38 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
Kanit  Wittayavanichai
Kanit Wittayavanichai
Plastic surgeon
28 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
MAXi Cosmetic Surgery

Kanit Wittayavanichai

Plastic surgeon
28 years of experience

 Plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is currently a medical professor in Thammasat University. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor has expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He is well known in Thailand and world wide for his facelift, eyelid, nose, breast augmentation surgery and tummy tuck along with sex reassignment surgery from male to female. With great attention to detail and ready to explain and provide all information  with honesty to help patients increase confidence in their decision based on safety being our biggest priority.

 

Board Certification

2002 Diploma Thai Board of General Surgery

2004 Diploma Thai board of Family Medicine

2008 Diploma Thai Board of Plastic Surgery

 

Specialization

Reconstruction surgery

Head and Neck reconstruction, Maxillofacial surgery, Flap, etc.

Cosmetic surgery

Sex change male to female, Facelift, facial contouring surgery, Rhinoplasty,

Mammoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction etc.



Associations

1.American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)

2.Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand (ThPRS)

3.Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand (THSAPS)

4.International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery(ISAPS)

5.Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)

 

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Alaettin Celik
Alaettin Celik
Pediatric surgeon
48 years of experience
5.0
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Alaettin Celik

Pediatric surgeon
48 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik graduated from Adapazarı İlyaslar 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 Medicine. Between November 1975 and February 1976, he completed his military service for 4 months at the Gelibolu Military Hospital as a Reserve Officer. In 1977, he became a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgery.

To establish the pediatric surgery department at the faculty and to specialize further, he worked as a registrar at the University of London's "The Hospital for Sick Children" from 01.12.1978 to 01.12.1980. After returning to the faculty, he continued his pediatric surgery studies and became an associate professor in 1982.

In the same year, he was appointed as the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine on 06.09.1982. He established the department, which included a 30-bed inpatient unit, an ICU, a polyclinic, and an operating room for students, assistants, and specialists. In 1988, he became a professor. In addition to leading the Pediatric Surgery Department, he served as the Vice President of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences between 1990 and 1995. From 1995 to 1998, he was the Head of the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at 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, and free papers presented at domestic and international congresses. He is the author of several books, including Pediatric Surgery Book of Pediatric Surgery (2014), Newborn Surgery (2008), and Pediatric Surgery Book (2013).

He is a member of various professional medical associations, including the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society. He established, developed, and trained a large number of students, assistants, specialists, and faculty members at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery. He left the Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2013 and retired due to age limits on 16.03.2016. His contracted working period at the same faculty ended on 22.10.2016. He continues to work as a Pediatric Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and participates in weekly meetings of the Council of Children's Tumors.

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