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Best Lymphostasis surgeons: TOP 122 doctors

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
159 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Pekize Eker Balcioglu

General surgeon
23 years of experience

Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Tarik Zafer Nursal
General surgeon
26 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Tarik Zafer Nursal

General surgeon
26 years of experience

Dr. is a General Surgery Specialist with experience in hernia, obesity and breast health. They have a Turkish National Board Certificate and have attained a Two-Year Associate Degree in Health Institutions Management. They have also been a part of various professional associations.

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Dr. is a General Surgery Specialist with experience in hernia, obesity and breast health. They have a Turkish National Board Certificate and have attained a Two-Year Associate Degree in Health Institutions Management. They have also been a part of various professional associations.

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Naci Karacaoglan
Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
467 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Naci Karacaoglan

Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in a wide range of procedures such as hair transplants, liposuction, vaginoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. He has been recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey and has received an award from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert'. He is also a member of several international societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.Read more
Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in a wide range of procedures such as hair transplants, liposuction, vaginoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. He has been recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey and has received an award from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert'. He is also a member of several international societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel
General surgeon
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistanbul Hospital

Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic and oncologic surgery. He has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries and tens of thousands of successful general surgery operations, including procedures like umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy. He has also received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016.Read more
Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic and oncologic surgery. He has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries and tens of thousands of successful general surgery operations, including procedures like umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy. He has also received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016.
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Ahmet Ziya Balta
General surgeon
29 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Alfa.Health

Ahmet Ziya Balta

General surgeon
29 years of experience
Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.Read more
Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.
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Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium
Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Burjeel Specialty Hospital Sharjah

Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium

Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience

Biography

Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium is a Consultant General, Laparoscopic Surgery and Oncosurgery with over 23 years of experience at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. Along with his MBBCH, MD, and Ph.D. (Doctorate Degrees), Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium earned a Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery from the Department of General Surgery of the Egyptian Association Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. He also received a Fellowship from the Department of Oncosurgery in laparoscopic Oncosurgery. Additionally, he is a Fellow in Pediatric Surgery. He previously worked in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates as an Assistant Professor of General and Pediatric Surgery. He has authored several international publications in prestigious international journals on General and Pediatric Surgery. His clinical expertise includes,

  • Thyroid surgery
  • Laparoscopic hepatobiliary surgery
  • Laparoscopic hernia surgery
  • Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Head and Neck surgery
  • Anorectal surgery
  • Laparoscopic repair of Hiatus hernia
  • Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
  • Onco-surgical cases
  • Pediatric surgery procedures
  • Anorectal malformations surgery
  • Neonatal surgery
  • Laparoscopic undescended testes
  • Thyroglossal fistula

Research & Publications

  • Clinical versus laboratory parameters for predicting disease progression in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis. Mohamed Eraki International journal of advanced research,2015, vol,3issue,7,400-404.
  • Role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer. Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015, vol,3, issue 6,855-858.
  • Tunica vaginalis versus dartos flap as soft tissue coverage in hypospadias surgery by tubarized incised plate urethroplasty. Mohamed Eraki. Ain shams journal of surgery 2012:5(2):495-500.
  • Multiple diagnostic methods together for intra-abdominal injuries must be for ideal diagnosis. Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015: vol,3, issue,9,1265-1271.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy in children is equal or superior to open appendectomy (single-center experience). Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015: vol3, issue,10,525-528.
  • The outcome of one stage transanal endorectal pull-through for management of Hirschsprung disease. Mohamed Eraki. Zagazig university medical journal, vol,17, no,3, july.2011.
  • Incidence of vesicoureteric reflux in children with urinary tract infection in outpatient clinics. Mohamed Eraki. Journal of al –azhar medical faculty(grils),vol,31,no3,sep.2010.
  • A comparison of hydrostatic reduction in children with intussusception versus surgery: a single-center experience. Mohamed E.Eraki IJSR,volume 5, issue 10, oct 2016;860-863.
  • Outcome and Short Term Follow up of Children with Posterior Urethral Valves: Prognostic Factors: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064.
  • Incidence and short-term outcome of management of Neonatal intestinal obstruction (NIO). Iranian Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2017; 3(1):16-20.
  • The outcome of Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy versus Radiofrequency Thympatholysis for long-term treatment of patients with Hyperhidrosis. The Medical Journal of Cairo University Vol.84, NO.2 December 2016.
  • Our Experience in Management of Complete Rectal Prolapse in Children by Delorme Procedure. The Medical Journal of Cairo University Vol.84, NO.1 December 2016
  • Role of s100p as a new prognostic marker in women with metastatic breast cancer and its correlation with bcl2 and bax expression. International. J. Adv. Res. 5(1), 2017, 1849-1868
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Biography

Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium is a Consultant General, Laparoscopic Surgery and Oncosurgery with over 23 years of experience at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. Along with his MBBCH, MD, and Ph.D. (Doctorate Degrees), Dr. Mohamed El Sayed Eraki Ibrahium earned a Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery from the Department of General Surgery of the Egyptian Association Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. He also received a Fellowship from the Department of Oncosurgery in laparoscopic Oncosurgery. Additionally, he is a Fellow in Pediatric Surgery. He previously worked in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates as an Assistant Professor of General and Pediatric Surgery. He has authored several international publications in prestigious international journals on General and Pediatric Surgery. His clinical expertise includes,

  • Thyroid surgery
  • Laparoscopic hepatobiliary surgery
  • Laparoscopic hernia surgery
  • Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Head and Neck surgery
  • Anorectal surgery
  • Laparoscopic repair of Hiatus hernia
  • Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
  • Onco-surgical cases
  • Pediatric surgery procedures
  • Anorectal malformations surgery
  • Neonatal surgery
  • Laparoscopic undescended testes
  • Thyroglossal fistula

Research & Publications

  • Clinical versus laboratory parameters for predicting disease progression in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis. Mohamed Eraki International journal of advanced research,2015, vol,3issue,7,400-404.
  • Role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer. Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015, vol,3, issue 6,855-858.
  • Tunica vaginalis versus dartos flap as soft tissue coverage in hypospadias surgery by tubarized incised plate urethroplasty. Mohamed Eraki. Ain shams journal of surgery 2012:5(2):495-500.
  • Multiple diagnostic methods together for intra-abdominal injuries must be for ideal diagnosis. Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015: vol,3, issue,9,1265-1271.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy in children is equal or superior to open appendectomy (single-center experience). Mohamed Eraki. International journal of advanced research,2015: vol3, issue,10,525-528.
  • The outcome of one stage transanal endorectal pull-through for management of Hirschsprung disease. Mohamed Eraki. Zagazig university medical journal, vol,17, no,3, july.2011.
  • Incidence of vesicoureteric reflux in children with urinary tract infection in outpatient clinics. Mohamed Eraki. Journal of al –azhar medical faculty(grils),vol,31,no3,sep.2010.
  • A comparison of hydrostatic reduction in children with intussusception versus surgery: a single-center experience. Mohamed E.Eraki IJSR,volume 5, issue 10, oct 2016;860-863.
  • Outcome and Short Term Follow up of Children with Posterior Urethral Valves: Prognostic Factors: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064.
  • Incidence and short-term outcome of management of Neonatal intestinal obstruction (NIO). Iranian Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2017; 3(1):16-20.
  • The outcome of Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy versus Radiofrequency Thympatholysis for long-term treatment of patients with Hyperhidrosis. The Medical Journal of Cairo University Vol.84, NO.2 December 2016.
  • Our Experience in Management of Complete Rectal Prolapse in Children by Delorme Procedure. The Medical Journal of Cairo University Vol.84, NO.1 December 2016
  • Role of s100p as a new prognostic marker in women with metastatic breast cancer and its correlation with bcl2 and bax expression. International. J. Adv. Res. 5(1), 2017, 1849-1868
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Aviva Fatal-valevsky
Neurologist
46 years of experience
4.4
144 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Aviva Fatal-valevsky

Neurologist
46 years of experience

Aviva Fattal-Valevski is an experienced neurologist specializing in the treatment of brain neurogenetic disorders in children. She has been in the field since 1993 and has held various positions at the Sourasky Medical Center since then. She is a member of various medical organizations, such as the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

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Aviva Fattal-Valevski is an experienced neurologist specializing in the treatment of brain neurogenetic disorders in children. She has been in the field since 1993 and has held various positions at the Sourasky Medical Center since then. She is a member of various medical organizations, such as the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

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Gideon Goldman
Colorectal surgeon
41 years of experience
4.4
144 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Gideon Goldman

Colorectal surgeon
41 years of experience

Dr. Goldman is a 24-year experienced Deputy Head of the Department of Surgery in Ichilov Hospital and Head of Department of Proctology, with memberships in the International Society of Coloproctology, European Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Israel Surgical Association, and European Society of Coloproctology.

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Dr. Goldman is a 24-year experienced Deputy Head of the Department of Surgery in Ichilov Hospital and Head of Department of Proctology, with memberships in the International Society of Coloproctology, European Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Israel Surgical Association, and European Society of Coloproctology.

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Ilker Murat Arer
General surgeon
19 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Ilker Murat Arer

General surgeon
19 years of experience

Dr is a General Surgery Specialist with a Doctor of Medicine from Marmara University and Associate Professorship from Baskent University. He is a member of several professional societies and his speciality fields include Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery.

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Dr is a General Surgery Specialist with a Doctor of Medicine from Marmara University and Associate Professorship from Baskent University. He is a member of several professional societies and his speciality fields include Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery.

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Igor Suhotnik
Pediatric surgeon
35 years of experience
4.4
144 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Igor Suhotnik

Pediatric surgeon
35 years of experience

Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital (Ichilov Medical Center) and a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University, Israel with 29 years of experience. He is educated at Chernivtsi Medical University, Ukraine and has been a member of various medical associations.

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Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital (Ichilov Medical Center) and a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University, Israel with 29 years of experience. He is educated at Chernivtsi Medical University, Ukraine and has been a member of various medical associations.

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Hüseyin Yüce Bircan
General surgeon
21 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Hüseyin Yüce Bircan

General surgeon
21 years of experience

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.

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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.

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Ersin Ozturk
Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Bursa
Medicana Bursa Hospital

Ersin Ozturk

Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Ersin Öztürk, M.D. Professor of Medicine is an expert in General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Physiology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Proctology. He has extensive experience in his field, having completed residencies, research fellowships and faculty positions at various institutions. Currently, he is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, Department of General Surgery.Read more
Ersin Öztürk, M.D. Professor of Medicine is an expert in General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Physiology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Proctology. He has extensive experience in his field, having completed residencies, research fellowships and faculty positions at various institutions. Currently, he is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, Department of General Surgery.
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Prakash Pandit
Orthopedic surgeon
34 years of experience
India, Nashik
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

Prakash Pandit

Orthopedic surgeon
34 years of experience
MD Radiation Oncology, Consultant offering Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator & Brachytherapy services.Read more
MD Radiation Oncology, Consultant offering Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator & Brachytherapy services.
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Huseyin Sinan
General surgeon
22 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
TWT Health Clinic

Huseyin Sinan

General surgeon
22 years of experience

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
General surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Bewell Health Assistance

Mehmet Onur Ozturk

General surgeon
15 years of experience
Adil Baykan
General surgeon
54 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistate Hospital Istanbul

Adil Baykan

General surgeon
54 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey with over 28 years of experience and a specialization in colorectal, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, as well as thyroid and breast diseases. He has also published articles on colon cancer in national and international journals.Read more
Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey with over 28 years of experience and a specialization in colorectal, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, as well as thyroid and breast diseases. He has also published articles on colon cancer in national and international journals.
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Nafad Mohamed Lotfy Elhadidi
General surgeon
24 years of experience

Nafad Mohamed Lotfy Elhadidi

General surgeon
24 years of experience
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah
Zulfu Sertkaya
Clinical oncologist
17 years of experience
1.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics

Zulfu Sertkaya

Clinical oncologist
17 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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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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Ali Solmaz
General surgeon
18 years of experience

Ali Solmaz

General surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
ERDEM HOSPITAL
Gokhan Yilmaz
Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Gokhan Yilmaz

Colorectal surgeon
14 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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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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