Education : 2001-2007, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University
Assisant:
2007-2013, School of Medicine - Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Hacettepe University
Professional Experience: 2014-2016, Usak State Hospital,
2016-2022, Private Oztan Hospital
2022- Present İzmir Private Can Hospital
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Dr. Hennadii Patlazhan is a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He performs about 500 surgeries each year. Dr. Patlazhan founded the Patlazhan School of Plastic Surgery. He is also a leading surgeon at the Patlazhan Clinic in Odessa, Ukraine.
Dr. Patlazhan received the Stella International Beauty Award in 2018. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He has taken part in 67 scientific forums in 29 countries. He has spoken at 41 conferences and organized international master classes in rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Patlazhan also holds seven patents for innovations in plastic surgery.
Dr. Ali Ertan Capar is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has more than ten years of experience. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his specialization at Cumhuriyet University in 2013.
Dr. Capar has performed many successful surgeries. His expertise includes facelift, rhinoplasty, breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast reconstruction. He has worked at leading medical centers, including the State Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic and Istanbul Bayindir Health Group.
His research interests include aesthetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, and craniomaxillofacial surgery. He has contributed to advances in tissue engineering and stem cell applications. Dr. Capar is known for his dedication to high standards and patient safety in surgery.
Op. Dr. Şerif Yavuz is a skilled reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, tummy tuck, and post-bariatric procedures. He received advanced microsurgery training at the University of Zurich. Dr. Yavuz has also researched stem cells and PRP in collagen synthesis.
He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This shows his dedication to high standards in his field. Dr. Yavuz has performed hundreds of surgeries for both local and international patients. He is known for his excellent results and strong focus on patient care.
Dr. Hasan Celik is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Istanbul. He specializes in breast surgery, including lift, augmentation, and reduction. He also performs body contouring, such as abdominoplasty and both classic and VASER liposuction. In addition, he offers rhinoplasty. Dr. Celik works from his private clinic and has gained experience at top aesthetic centers like Turkeyana and Estetik International.
Dr. Celik is known for his research and innovative approach. He received the “Young Plastic Surgeon Award” at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Congress and several national awards. His strong academic background and consistent surgical results make him a respected expert in plastic surgery.
Dr. Ismet Alpaydin is a plastic surgery specialist with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He performs breast lifts, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and body jet liposuction. He is also skilled in breast reconstruction, brow lifts, neck lifts, and mammoplasty. Dr. Alpaydin has performed hundreds of successful surgeries each year.
He graduated from Istanbul Cerrahpasa University Faculty of Medicine. He completed advanced training in general and plastic surgery at GATA. Dr. Alpaydin is recognized for his professional achievements and commitment to surgical excellence.
He was born in 1987 in Denizli. He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Denizli. After his high school education, he started his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. After graduating from university, he received his Plastic Surgery branch training at Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty and worked as a Plastic Surgery Assistant there.
Semerci, who worked in institutions such as Ordu State Hospital and Giresun Private Ada Hospital, most recently worked as a Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at Happy Esthetic Clinic. With over 10 years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. Gökhan Semerci speaks advanced English. Gökhan Semerci, who received advanced training on Microsurgery in Switzerland, took on a role in the training of new Plastic Surgeons as well as his personal development in this process.
Dr. İkram Esen is a plastic surgeon with more than nine years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery. He graduated from the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. He began his plastic surgery career at Dicle University. He has since practiced at Göztepe Hospital and Natural Clinic.
He has performed thousands of procedures. His main areas include facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, post-bariatric surgery, genital aesthetics, hair transplantation, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
Dr. Rajendra Dhondge is a skilled surgeon with expertise in Head and Neck, Breast, Trunk and Limb Reconstruction, Vascular Surgery, and Lymphedema Management. He has performed more than 1,500 microvascular tissue transfer procedures, mainly for oncoreconstruction cases.
Dr. Dhondge earned his MCh from TATA Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He also holds an MS in General Surgery from B. J. Medical College in Pune. He is a lifetime member of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the International Course on Supermicrosurgery, and the Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Dr. Özlem Çolak is a Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Kocaeli University. She completed her specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Çolak has held academic roles at the University of Health Sciences and Demiroğlu Bilim University. She became an Associate Professor in 2019 and a full Professor in 2024.
Dr. Çolak has published many national and international articles. She has also been an invited speaker at professional meetings and congresses. She gained additional clinical experience in Germany. Dr. Çolak has made important contributions to both academic and surgical practice in her field.
Dr Mehmet Yildirim ,
Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2008- 2014
Medical Education completed
Istanbul University
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2016-2022
Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialization completed.
EXPERINCES:
2022 - 2024
ARTVIN STATE HOSPITAL PLASTIC DEPARTMENT
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist
2024
Estherian Plastic Surgery Department
CERTIFICATION :
January 2017
28. Basic Microsurgery course
2020
Bazmialem Vakif University
22. Experimental Animal certificate course
2021
EPCD Breast Surgery school
2022
Teorhinoplasty Live Surgery course
19-24 December 2022
EPCD Fellowship Program completed
2024
Face and Neck Surgery specialist - Istanbul