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Dr. Burak Kankaya

General Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Burak Kankaya

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15+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Medical Park Group, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Burak Kankaya Specializes In

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    Gallbladder Cancer Stomach Cancer Liver Cancer Anal Cancer Appendix Cancer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour Signet ring cell cancer Small Bowel Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Burak Kankaya

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Liver Diseases Requiring Transplantation
    • End-Stage Liver Disease
    • Gallbladder Disease (Cholecystitis, Gallstones)
    • Colon Cancer
    • Inguinal and Ventral Hernias
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    • Esophageal Disorders
    • Stomach and Small Intestine Conditions
    • Large Intestine Conditions
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Bile Duct Disorders
    • Appendicitis
    • Thyroid Gland Disorders
    • Hemorrhoids (including Advanced)
    • Lung Surgery Cases
    • Breast Lumps and Biopsies

    Sub-specialties

    • Liver Transplant Surgery: Living and deceased donor liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease — a respected liver transplant surgery specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking the best liver transplant doctor in India and abroad.
    • Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colon resection, Nissen fundoplication, and ventral hernia repair.
    • Endocrine Surgery: Cleveland Clinic-trained endocrine and thyroid surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Liver Transplant Surgery (Living and Deceased Donor)
    • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
    • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
    • Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Lung Surgery
    • Colon Cancer Surgery
    • Hemorrhoid Surgery (including Advanced)
    • Breast Biopsy (Core, Open, Lumpectomy)
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Endocrine and Thyroid Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey, 2009
    • MD General Surgery (Specialisation) — Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2016

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Observer Fellowship — Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland, USA
    • Specialised training in Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Specialised training in Liver Transplant Procedures
    • Specialised training in Endocrine Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Turkish Surgical Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medical Park Group, Istanbul — Senior Consultant General Surgeon and Liver Transplant Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic — Associate Consultant, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010–2016
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery — Observer, Cleveland, USA (Past)
    • Gaziantep Station Health Center — General Practitioner, Gaziantep, Turkey, 2009–2010

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association with continuous CME participation

    Key Achievements

    • 14+ years of clinical experience in general surgery and liver transplant care
    • International observer fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA
    • Multi-institution training across Turkish and US hospitals
    • Senior consultant role at Medical Park Group, Istanbul — one of Turkey's largest hospital networks

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