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Best Umbilical hernia surgeons: TOP 120 doctors

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Mohamed Aly
Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience
United Kingdom, London
Mohamed Aly FRCS, Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Mohamed Aly

Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience

Mr. Mohamed Aly MBBCh MPhil FRCS is a consultant general surgeon with a specialist interest in upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery and minimally invasive (keyhole) procedures. He is also a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Brunel University London. His research interests include patient perspectives on surgical outcomes, health tourism, and advancing surgical safety standards. Mr. Aly has a busy general surgery practice that includes both elective surgeries, such as hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, and upper GI endoscopy. His emergency surgery work includes appendicitis, bowel obstructions, obstructed hernias and other acute abdominal conditions.Mr. Aly trained extensively in prestigious institutions across the UK, including the University of Cambridge, and he completed advanced training at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, one of the UK’s highest volume complex Upper GI centres.In addition to his clinical practice, Mr. Aly is actively involved in surgical research. He has published influential work in the British Journal of Surgery (BJS) and has contributed to studies on patient-reported outcomes, particularly in hernia surgery. He also leads national audits which record patient outcomes following complex surgery, ensuring that the safety and outcomes of patients requiring emergency surgery are scrutinized and improved nationwide.Fluent in both English and Arabic, Mr. Aly places great emphasis on clear communication with his patients. He ensures that each patient is fully informed about their treatment options and is committed to delivering safe, effective, and personalized care.

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Mr. Mohamed Aly MBBCh MPhil FRCS is a consultant general surgeon with a specialist interest in upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery and minimally invasive (keyhole) procedures. He is also a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Brunel University London. His research interests include patient perspectives on surgical outcomes, health tourism, and advancing surgical safety standards. Mr. Aly has a busy general surgery practice that includes both elective surgeries, such as hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, and upper GI endoscopy. His emergency surgery work includes appendicitis, bowel obstructions, obstructed hernias and other acute abdominal conditions.Mr. Aly trained extensively in prestigious institutions across the UK, including the University of Cambridge, and he completed advanced training at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, one of the UK’s highest volume complex Upper GI centres.In addition to his clinical practice, Mr. Aly is actively involved in surgical research. He has published influential work in the British Journal of Surgery (BJS) and has contributed to studies on patient-reported outcomes, particularly in hernia surgery. He also leads national audits which record patient outcomes following complex surgery, ensuring that the safety and outcomes of patients requiring emergency surgery are scrutinized and improved nationwide.Fluent in both English and Arabic, Mr. Aly places great emphasis on clear communication with his patients. He ensures that each patient is fully informed about their treatment options and is committed to delivering safe, effective, and personalized care.

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Samet Yardimci
Surgical oncologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı

Samet Yardimci

Surgical oncologist
22 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Cemalettin Ertekin
Colorectal surgeon
43 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Cemalettin Ertekin

Colorectal surgeon
43 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982
  • Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984
  • Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
  • Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
    Assistant. Associate Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
  • Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1999-Present
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Experience

  • Undergraduate Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982
  • Assistant Adana Province Feke District, İncirli Health Center 1982-1984
  • Assistant Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
  • Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
  • Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (15 January-15 March short term) 1993
  • Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
  • Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Professor 1999-Present
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Scientific Memberships

  • National Surgical Association
  • National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • ESTES (International)

Awards

  • National Scientific Patent Award 2017.
  • Gök A. F. K., Ertekin C., Video Paper First Prize , Istanbul Surgical Association, March 2015
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Medical Intrests

  • Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
  • Gastroenterology Surgery
  • Endoscopic diagnosis treatment
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery
     
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Education

  • Undergraduate - Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 1976-1982
  • Assistant - Department of General Surgery - Adana Province Feke District, Incirli Health Center 1982-1984
  • Assistant General Surgeon - Department - Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
  • Specialist - General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
    Assistant. Associate Professor Department of General Surgery - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
  • Professor Department of General Surgery Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1999-Present
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Experience

  • Undergraduate Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1976-1982
  • Assistant Adana Province Feke District, İncirli Health Center 1982-1984
  • Assistant Sisli Etfal Hospital 1984-1985
  • Specialist Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1988
  • Specialist Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade (15 January-15 March short term) 1993
  • Associate Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1993-1999
  • Professor Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Professor 1999-Present
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Scientific Memberships

  • National Surgical Association
  • National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • ESTES (International)

Awards

  • National Scientific Patent Award 2017.
  • Gök A. F. K., Ertekin C., Video Paper First Prize , Istanbul Surgical Association, March 2015
  •  

Medical Intrests

  • Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery
  • Gastroenterology Surgery
  • Endoscopic diagnosis treatment
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery
     
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Halil Erbis
General surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Halil Erbis

General surgeon
18 years of experience

Medical Intrests

  • Liver diseases
  • Bile ducts gallbladder diseases
  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Liver transplant
  • Kidney transplant
  • Pancreas transplant
  • Pancreatic diseases
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Oncological surgery
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Education

Medicine Pr. - Specialization Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine 1991 - 1998
Department of General Surgery - Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2001 - 2007

Experience

Specialist Doctor Erciş State Hospital Van 2007 - 2009
Specialist Doctor Gölhisar State Hospital 2009 - 2009
Clinical Fellow Şişli Florence Nıghtıngale Hospital 2011 - 2012
Assistant Professor Pamukkale University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of General Surgery) 2009 - 2013
Assistant Professor Akdeniz University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Division of General Surgery)- Prof. Dr. Tuncer Karpuzoğlu Organ Transplant Center 2013

Scientific Memberships

Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association, Member, 2011
National Surgical Association, Member, 2005
 

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Medical Intrests

  • Liver diseases
  • Bile ducts gallbladder diseases
  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Liver transplant
  • Kidney transplant
  • Pancreas transplant
  • Pancreatic diseases
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Oncological surgery
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Education

Medicine Pr. - Specialization Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine 1991 - 1998
Department of General Surgery - Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine 2001 - 2007

Experience

Specialist Doctor Erciş State Hospital Van 2007 - 2009
Specialist Doctor Gölhisar State Hospital 2009 - 2009
Clinical Fellow Şişli Florence Nıghtıngale Hospital 2011 - 2012
Assistant Professor Pamukkale University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of General Surgery) 2009 - 2013
Assistant Professor Akdeniz University/Faculty of Medicine/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Division of General Surgery)- Prof. Dr. Tuncer Karpuzoğlu Organ Transplant Center 2013

Scientific Memberships

Turkey Organ Transplant Organizations Coordination Association, Member, 2011
National Surgical Association, Member, 2005
 

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Selman Emiroglu
Surgical oncologist
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Selman Emiroglu

Surgical oncologist
11 years of experience

Education

Medical Specialization: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2008-2013
Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2024-Present
Associate Professor: General Surgery, Biruni University Hospital, 2024-Present
General Surgery Specialist: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2016-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2023-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Kırkağaç State Hospital, Manisa, 2014-2016

Medical Intrests

  • General Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Total Mastectomy
  • Breast Conserving Surgery
  • Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Endoscopy
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Education

Medical Specialization: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2008-2013
Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2024-Present
Associate Professor: General Surgery, Biruni University Hospital, 2024-Present
General Surgery Specialist: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2016-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2023-2024
General Surgery Specialist: Kırkağaç State Hospital, Manisa, 2014-2016

Medical Intrests

  • General Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Total Mastectomy
  • Breast Conserving Surgery
  • Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Endoscopy
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Ertan Emek
General surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Ertan Emek

General surgeon
18 years of experience

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May 2007
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

Experience

2007-2008 Şırnak Military Hospital
2008-2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
2010-2011 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Organ Transplantation
2011-2012 Başkent University Organ Transplantation
2013-2017 Erciyes Universityniversity Organ Transplant
2017-2019 Bilim University FNH Organ Transplant
2019-2020 Yeditepe University Organ Transplant
2020-2023 Biruni University Medicana Hospital Organ Transplant

 

Scientific Memberships


Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgical Association
Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
ILTS

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Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, May 2007
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2001

Experience

2007-2008 Şırnak Military Hospital
2008-2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
2010-2011 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Organ Transplantation
2011-2012 Başkent University Organ Transplantation
2013-2017 Erciyes Universityniversity Organ Transplant
2017-2019 Bilim University FNH Organ Transplant
2019-2020 Yeditepe University Organ Transplant
2020-2023 Biruni University Medicana Hospital Organ Transplant

 

Scientific Memberships


Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgical Association
Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association
ILTS

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Kivanc Derya Peker-
Surgical oncologist
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Comprehensive Cancer Center

Kivanc Derya Peker-

Surgical oncologist
21 years of experience

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.

 

During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.

 

On the other hand; In order to learn , cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.

 

Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
  • Liver Diseases Surgery
  • Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery
  • Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
  • Kidney Transplant
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Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.

 

During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.

 

On the other hand; In order to learn , cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.

 

Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
  • Liver Diseases Surgery
  • Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery
  • Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
  • Kidney Transplant
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