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Expert in laparoscopic gallbladder, breast, and hernia surgery in Istanbul. Assoc. Prof. Yakar is a U.S.-trained Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Didem Öncel Yakar – General Surgery Specialist
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Didem Öncel Yakar is a highly respected General Surgeon in Istanbul with over 27 years of experience. She specializes in advanced laparoscopic and oncological surgeries, including gallbladder, breast, and hernia procedures. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) with training in the USA, she brings international standards of care to her patients at her practice in Ataşehir.
Assoc. Prof. Didem Öncel Yakar, FACS - Expert General Surgeon in Istanbul
Assoc. Prof. Didem Öncel Yakar is a highly respected General Surgeon with a distinguished academic and clinical background, specializing in advanced laparoscopic and oncological surgeries. Her commitment to excellence is internationally recognized through her fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a testament to her high standards of surgical competence and ethical practice.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Gallbladder Surgery: Specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones and other gallbladder diseases, ensuring faster recovery for patients.
- Breast Health and Cancer Surgery: Providing comprehensive care from diagnosis to advanced surgical treatment for breast cancer and other breast conditions.
- Hernia Repair: Performing both open and laparoscopic surgeries for various types of hernias.
- Proctology: Expert treatment for conditions of the anal region.
Distinguished Education & International Experience
Assoc. Prof. Yakar's foundation was built at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Her pursuit of excellence led her to the United States for a research fellowship at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, a significant experience that broadened her surgical perspective and expertise. Her career has seen her serve in leading hospitals in Istanbul, including Acıbadem and Memorial Hospital, before establishing her private practice in Ataşehir.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 1998
- General Surgery Residency - Istanbul University, Completed
Professional Achievements
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) - Prestigious title indicating high standards in surgical practice and ethics
- Research Fellowship - University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, USA
- Academic Career - Progressed from Specialist to Associate Professor
- Anal Region Surgery (Proctology)
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder Surgery (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)
- Gallstone Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic Surgery, Umbilical)
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Gallstone Treatment
- Breast Health Services
- Hernia Repair
- Anal Region Surgery
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