Dr. Burak Kankaya
General Surgeon (Associate Professor / Doçent)
VM Medical Park Florya HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
14+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- Medical degree — graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (2009)
- Specialization in General Surgery — Post‑Graduation / Residency completed at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2016)
Overview:
Doç. Dr. Burak Kankaya is a seasoned general surgeon with substantial experience in laparoscopic and open general surgery. After graduating from Çukurova University’s medical school and completing his specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, he developed expertise in complex abdominal, gastrointestinal, biliary, and minimally invasive surgeries.
He has also had international exposure — notably as an observer at Cleveland Clinic Foundation (USA), in the Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery.
Dr. Kankaya is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, reflecting his professional standing in Turkey’s surgical community.
Conditions Treated:
- Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases (e.g. gallstones, bile‑duct disorders)
- Diseases of stomach, esophagus, small & large intestine — e.g. cancer, benign diseases, resection surgeries.
- Hernias (inguinal, ventral, other abdominal hernias) and related conditions.
- Appendicitis, appendiceal pathology.
- Thyroid and endocrine‑related surgical conditions (when needed)
- Oncological conditions of gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, biliary system (when referred)
- Other general surgical conditions requiring minimal‑invasive or open abdominal surgery (e.g. hernias, tumors, complex resections)
Procedures Performed:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Laparoscopic colon resection (partial colectomy)
- Laparoscopic ventral & inguinal hernia repairs.
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (for reflux / hiatal hernia)
- Open and minimally invasive surgeries for gastrointestinal cancers (esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, pancreas, bile‑duct) when indicated.
- Appendectomy / appendiceal resection for appendicitis or related pathology.
- Thyroid and endocrine‑related surgeries (when needed)
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FAQs
You may book directly via Medical Park Group’s international patient coordination desk in Istanbul. Alternatively, you can contact HOSPIDIO ([email protected] or WhatsApp/Call: +91‑9870538337) — we will assist you with booking, hospitalization and travel logistics so it’s seamless.
He treats a wide range of surgical conditions including gallbladder stones, hernias, appendicitis, gastrointestinal cancers, thyroid disorders, and other abdominal or endocrine‑related surgical issues.
Yes — many of his key procedures (gallbladder removal, hernia repair, colon resection, fundoplication, etc.) are routinely done laparoscopically, which is advantageous for quicker recovery.
Yes — given his experience, hospital affiliation (Medical Park, Istanbul), and prior international exposure (training at Cleveland Clinic), he is a good choice for patients travelling from abroad.
Dr. Kankaya has a broad surgical skill set from common to complex surgeries, laparoscopic expertise, academic/research experience, and exposure to international standards — all of which increase confidence in quality of care and outcome, especially for complex cases or for patients coming from overseas.