Professor Mehmet Veli Karaaltin — MD, EBOPRAS, ISAPS
Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
World-renowned aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Pioneer of the Four-Corners concept and Dr K Facelift, blending Deep Plane and High SMAS techniques. Innovator of 3D-scanned rhinoplasty and ultrasound-guided Safe BBL. Played key roles in the world's third full-face and first quadruple-limb transplantations. Certified by the Turkish and European plastic surgery boards; member of ISAPS. Fluent in Turkish, English and Arabic.
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr Yunus Doğan — EBOPRAS
Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
Board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon with 12+ years of experience and over 10,000 procedures performed. Founder and lead surgeon of ClinicPlast in Istanbul. Specialises in post-bariatric body contouring, breast aesthetics, arm and thigh lifts, tummy tucks and 360° liposuction. Certified health-tourism provider recognised by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr Gökhan Bacak
Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hacettepe-trained plastic surgeon (fellowship 2004–2009), Fellow of the Turkish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. International fellowship at South Michigan Providence Hospital (2015) and Eurasian Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery certification. Expertise in body contouring, breast aesthetics and 360° liposuction.
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr Taylan Akça
Implantology & Oral Surgery
Marmara University-trained oral surgeon and implantologist with advanced surgical training at Başkent University. Doctorate research on antibiotic use in oral surgery for chronic renal failure patients. In private practice in Istanbul since 2010 and an active mentor through dental implant training programmes for younger dentists.
Istanbul, Turkey
Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç — MD
General, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery
Professor of General Surgery at Istinye University, practising in Antalya. International training in hepatobiliary surgery (USA), laparoscopic GI surgery (Scotland), gastric banding (Austria) and robotic surgery (Turkey). Approximately 290 scientific publications; specialises in obesity, metabolic and cancer surgery.
Antalya, Turkey
Dr Murat Üstün — MD
General, Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery
Pioneering bariatric surgeon with 25+ years of experience and thousands of procedures performed. Reference specialist for complex revision and complication surgery, with expertise in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric plication, SADI-S and endoscopic reflux. Offers London consultations, surgery in Istanbul and aftercare back in London.
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr Kaplan Baha Temizgönül — MD
Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric and general surgeon trained at Pamukkale University — the birthplace of bariatric surgery in Turkey — with expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Founder of his own multidisciplinary bariatric team integrating psychological, nutritional and physical training support. Has passed the United States Medical Licensing Examinations.
Istanbul, Turkey