About
Prof. Dr. Birol Civelek – Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Birol Civelek is a highly distinguished Professor in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery based in Ankara. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty and completed a 3-year plastic surgery residency at New York Medical College in the USA. With advanced training in Germany and Spain, he specializes in body aesthetics, facial aesthetics, breast aesthetics, rhinoplasty, Vaser liposuction, and genital aesthetics. He is also a specialist in Hand Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery. Prof. Dr. Civelek has founded plastic surgery clinics and trained residents, contributing significantly to the field.
Prof. Dr. Birol Civelek - Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Birol Civelek is a distinguished Professor in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery based in Ankara. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty and completed a 3-year plastic surgery residency in the USA at New York Medical College-Westchester County Medical Center.
International Training and Fellowships
Dr. Civelek pursued advanced training in the USA as a visiting fellow at Pittsburgh UPMC and West Penn hospitals, working with renowned surgeons like Professor William Futtrell. He also received training in Maxillofacial Surgery in Munster, Germany, and aesthetic surgery in Palma de Mayorca, Spain.
Professional Career
Upon returning to Turkey, he worked at Y. Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, then founded the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic at Keçiören Training and Research Hospital, serving as Department Chief and initiating residency training. He has also worked at Acıbadem Hospital, Liv Hospital, and TOBB ETÜ hospitals as a staff Aesthetic Surgery specialist.
Specializations and Interests
Dr. Civelek specializes in Hand Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery in addition to plastic surgery. His areas of interest include body aesthetics, facial aesthetics, breast aesthetics, rhinoplasty, Vaser liposuction, and genital aesthetics.
Academic Achievements
He became Associate Professor (Doçent) in 2010 and Professor (Profesör) in 2016. He has approximately 70 national and international publications and presentations, and organized the 2003 and 2009 National Plastic Surgery Winter Symposiums as General Secretary.
Beyond medicine, he is an experienced amateur licensed golf player with numerous championships.
Educational Background
- Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English)
- Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery (partial)
- Ankara University İbni Sina Hospital ENT (2.5 years)
- New York Medical College-Westchester County Medical Center Plastic Surgery Residency (3 years)
- Pittsburgh UPMC and West Penn Visiting Fellow
- Munster Germany Maxillofacial Advanced Training
- Palma de Mayorca Spain Dr. R. Llull Clinic
- Associate Professor (Doçent) - 2010
- Professor (Profesör) - 2016
Professional Achievements
- PROFESSOR (Profesör) since 2016
- Associate Professor (Doçent) 2010
- Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English) graduate—Turkey's top medical school
- 3 years plastic surgery residency in USA: New York Medical College
- Visiting fellow Pittsburgh UPMC and West Penn hospitals with Prof. William Futtrell, Prof. Slater, Prof. Newton
- Advanced training in Germany Munster for Maxillofacial Surgery
- Worked with Prof. R. Llull in Palma de Mayorca Spain
- Founded Keçiören Training Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic as Department Chief and started residency training program
- El Cerrahisi (Hand Surgery) and Çene Cerrahisi (Maxillofacial Surgery) specialist
- 70 national and international publications and presentations
- Organized 2003 and 2009 National Plastic Surgery Winter Symposiums as General Secretary
- Worked at Acıbadem Hospital, Liv Hospital, TOBB ETÜ hospitals as staff Aesthetic Surgery specialist
- Professional licensed amateur golf player with multiple championships
- Blepharoplasty
- Body Contouring
- Botox
- Breast Augmentation
- Dermal Fillers
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Neck Lift
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy Tuck
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Hand Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgery
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