Prof. Yahya Ekici
Prof. of General Surgery
Medicana InternationalIstanbul, Turkey
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (M.D.) — Graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1994.
- Completed his postgraduate training (specialisation) in General Surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2003.
Overview:
Prof. Yahya Ekici is a seasoned and experienced General Surgeon renowned for his work in gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal diseases, obesity (bariatric) surgery, proctology, and oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.
He completed his medical training at Uludağ University and specialised in General Surgery at Ankara University, which demonstrates a strong academic and clinical foundation. His practice at Medicana International Istanbul places him in a major private hospital environment catering to both national and international patients, suitable for medical travel facilitation via HOSPIDIO.
While specific awards or society memberships are not detailed in the publicly available profile, his professorial title and placement in a high‑profile hospital indicate a high level of professional recognition.
Conditions Treated
- Obesity (for surgical intervention)
- Colorectal diseases (including conditions of the large intestine)
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal system (stomach, intestines, pancreas)
- Cancer of gastrointestinal organs (surgical oncology)
- Proctology (anal/rectal conditions)
Procedures Performed
- Bariatric (obesity) surgery procedures — for weight loss.
- Colorectal surgery (for conditions of colon/rectum).
- Gastrointestinal system surgeries (including possibly pancreatic surgery, GI tract surgery).
- Pancreatic Nanoknife Therapy (as a minimally invasive option noted in his medical interest).
- Proctology / anal/rectal surgery procedures.
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FAQs
You can secure a consultation through Medicana International Istanbul’s appointments system. For international patients, you may contact HOSPIDIO via email [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp +91‑9870538337, and we will assist you with scheduling and travel logistics.
Yes — Medicana International Istanbul serves international patients and offers services tailored for them, including interpreters and assistance. HOSPIDIO can facilitate your language support and treatment coordination.
Once you reach out to HOSPIDIO, we’ll assist you in collecting your medical records, imaging, labs, arranging online pre‑consultation with the doctor, visa/travel guidance, and hospital admission. Prof. Ekici’s team will review your case and prepare a customised plan.
Post‑surgery, the hospital’s care team will plan your in‑hospital recovery, discharge, and follow‑up schedule. HOSPIDIO will coordinate remote follow‑up calls/tele‑medicine and ensure continuity of care once you return home.
His expertise in obesity surgery means he handles weight‑loss surgical interventions in adults, likely working in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams (nutrition, endocrinology, psychological support). For details of which specific bariatric techniques are used (gastric sleeve, bypass, etc.), HOSPIDIO can provide the hospital’s procedure list.