Best Doctors for Splenectomy in Turkey

• Dr. Taner Kıvılcım is a general and organ transplant surgeon with 7+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include breast surgery, oncological surgery, thyroid surgery, endocrine surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, anal area surgery, pilonidal sinus surgery and more.
• He graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir in 2008 and post-graduated from Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya in 2014.
• Dr. Taner is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association.
• He has completed various courses, including basic surgery course, emergency surgery, breast diseases, vascular surgery and more.
• He has many publications under his name in national and international journals.

• Dr. Sukru Ozbek is serving as a General Surgeon in Turkey.
• He has been practicing for the past 27 years.
• He did graduation from GATA in 1994 and did specialization in 2001.
• His areas of expertise are Anorectal diseases, Hernia Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, etc.
• He is an active member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Medical Association, and Aegean Surgery Association.

• Dr. Baris Demiriz is one of the renowned General and Bariatric Surgeons in Turkey.
• He has been practicing for the past 15 years.
• He completed his graduation from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, in 2001 and did special training in General Surgery from Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, in 2007.
• He is a well-known member of the National Association of Traumas and Emergency Surgery, National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Surgery (IFSO), Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, and Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Association.
• He has numerous articles in national and international journals.

• Dr. Huseyin Akyol is a well-known general surgeon at Altinbas University Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital and has vast experience in his profession.
• He is the best who always works hard to make sure his patients feel well.
• He is a laparoscopic surgeon and expert in gastric bypass surgery, obesity surgery, and reflux surgery.
• Dr. Huseyin obtained his medical education from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine and specialized from Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital.
• During his career, he helped many patients with health issues and offered many significant ideas about treating obesity surgery.
• The doctor has various publications under his name.

Dr. Ilhami Soykan Barlas is a highly accomplished General Surgeon and Organ Transplant Specialist with over 24 years of experience. He specialises in kidney and pancreas transplantation, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and surgical oncology. With extensive expertise in managing complex surgical cases, he is committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centred care.

An Associate Professor and respected academician, Dr. Barlas combines clinical excellence with a strong commitment to research and medical education. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and actively contributes to the advancement of transplant surgery through teaching, scientific publications, and international collaborations.

Why Choose Dr. Ilhami Soykan Barlas?

• Expert in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Specially trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Scotland, enabling faster recovery, smaller incisions, and reduced post-operative discomfort.
• Highly Recognised Surgeon: Received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2009 for his significant contributions to establishing the Burn Centre at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital.
• Distinguished Academic: Awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2020. He has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributed as a book editor and chapter author in the field of kidney transplantation.
• Comprehensive Surgical Expertise: Skilled in kidney and pancreas transplantation, dialysis vascular access surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, thyroid surgery, pancreatic surgery, gastric surgery, and surgical oncology, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex surgical conditions.

• Op. Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan is a skilled General Surgeon with 20 years of clinical expertise.
• His area of interest is Gastric Botox, Reflux Surgery, Goiter Surgery, Breast Diseases, Bowel Tumor Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery, Liver Cystic Diseases, Colon Cancer Surgery, Rectal Cancer Surgery and more.
• He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, the Aegean Region Surgical Association, the Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association, the Izmir Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Op. Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan acquired his MBBS (1994) from the Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey.
• He did his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine in 1997.

• With 30 years of clinical experience, Op. Dr. Mustafa Erol is a skilful General Surgeon.
• He performs procedures like Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Revision Surgery, Goiter Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery, Oncological Surgery and Kidney Transplant Surgery.
• He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Op. Dr. Mustafa Erol acquired his MBBS (1989) from the Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey.
• He completed his General Surgery specialization at Izmir Tepecik Hospital General Surgery Department in 1996.

• Op. Dr. Samed Cin is a qualified General Surgeon with 12 years of professional experience.
• He performs procedures like Diabetes (Sugar) Surgery, Gastric Balloon, Stomach Botox, Thyroid Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery, Endoscopic Procedures, Hernia Surgery, Gastrointestinal System Cancers, Hemorrhoid Surgery and more.
• He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Op. Dr. Samed Cin acquired his MBBS (2009) from the Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey.
• He completed his General Surgery specialization at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey.
• He did his Observership in Liver and Kidney Transplantation from Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, New York, USA.
• Op. Dr. Samed Cin is the author of several publications and articles.