Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuri Alper Şahbaz is a board-certified general and endocrine surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where he specializes in:
Endocrine surgery: thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and neuroendocrine tumors
Breast surgery: benign and malignant conditions, including oncoplastic procedures
Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries
Diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy
Educational Background
Medical Degree: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Program), 2002
Clinical Research: Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, USA (2003–2006)
Residency: General Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), completed in 2006
Advanced Training: Diplôme d’Université de Chirurgie Laparoscopique, University of Strasbourg, France, 2015
Certifications: ECFMG Certificate (USA, 2005); European Board of Surgery Qualification in Endocrine Surgery (2018)
Current Position: Associate Professor and General Surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Istanbul
Previous Roles: Clinical researcher at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School
Surgical Experience: Over 2,000 successful surgeries in endocrine and general surgery
Leadership: Appointed Associate Professor in December 2018
Academic Contributions
Teaching: Associate Professorship at Health Sciences University, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
Research Interests: Endocrine surgery, breast diseases, minimally invasive surgical techniques
Publications: Contributions to medical textbooks and journals on endocrine and breast surgery
Conferences: Regular speaker at national and international surgical conferences
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Şahbaz offers comprehensive surgical care in the following areas:
Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders: Surgical treatment of goiter, thyroid nodules, hyperparathyroidism, and thyroid cancer
Adrenal Gland Surgery: Management of adrenal tumors and hormonal disorders
Breast Conditions: Treatment of benign breast diseases, breast cancer, and oncoplastic surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopic procedures for various abdominal conditions
Endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Publications and Research
Dr. Şahbaz has contributed to several medical publications, including:
“Application of Artificial Intelligence in Colorectal Polyp Detection and Characterization Using Narrow-Band Imaging” – Discusses the use of AI in enhancing endoscopic diagnostics.
“Tiroid & Paratiroid Cerrahisi Teknikler Atlası” – A comprehensive atlas on thyroid and parathyroid surgical techniques.
“Endokrin Sistem Hastalıklarına Cerrahi Yaklaşım Algoritma Önerileri V.2” – Provides algorithmic approaches to endocrine surgical diseases.
Patient Care Philosophy
Personalized Care: Emphasizes individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Communication: Prioritizes clear and empathetic communication to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
International Patients: Offers online pre-consultations and multilingual support for international patients.
Patient Satisfaction: Focuses on achieving high patient satisfaction through quality care and successful outcomes.
Professional Affiliations
National: Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
International: Certified by the European Board of Surgery in Endocrine Surgery
Certifications: ECFMG Certificate (USA), Diplôme d’Université de Chirurgie Laparoscopique (France)
FAQs
Is Dr. Nuri Alper Şahbaz board-certified?
Yes, he holds certifications from the ECFMG (USA) and the European Board of Surgery in Endocrine Surgery.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He specializes in endocrine surgeries (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands), breast surgeries, laparoscopic procedures, and gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes, Dr. Şahbaz offers services to international patients, including online consultations and multilingual support.
How long is the typical hospital stay?
Hospital stays vary depending on the procedure but are generally short due to minimally invasive techniques.
What languages does he speak?
Dr. Şahbaz is fluent in English and German, in addition to his native Turkish.
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Turkey,
Mar 26, 2025
Bedia Turan
23 Eylül 2024 te mastoktomi ameliyat i oldum
Prof. Dr. N .A. ŞAHBAZ bey 2 kanatlı kuş gibi.
Ameliyatım çok başarılı geçti . Ayrıca tüm sorunlarımı bir dostuma anlatır gibi paylaşabildim
Alper bey ve ekibine teşekkür ediyorum 👏🤌👍
Turkey,
Mar 17, 2025
HAVVA KESKİN
Alper bey de tiroid nodül ameliyat oldum bu süreçte endişeliydim dim ama hocamızın ilgili alakası.dogru bilgilendirmesi ile rahat süreç geçirdim çok memnun kaldım.. çok başarılı bir doktor tavsiye ederim
Turkey,
Mar 11, 2025
S C
Mamografi sonucum akabinde mememde kotu huylu bir kitle tesbit edildi doktor alper bey ameliyat oncesi o kadar bilgilendirdi ki beni. Ameliyat ve sonrasi yasanacak sureci tum ayrıntıları ile anlatıp bilgilenmemi sagladi. Verdigi guven ile Beni gercekten iyi olacagima inandirdi. Kendisine cok tesekkur ediyorum.
Sayın Prof. Dr. Nuri Alper Şahbaz,
Size en içten teşekkürlerimi iletmek istiyorum. Hem tiroit hem de meme ameliyatımı büyük bir titizlikle ve başarıyla gerçekleştirdiniz. Sürecin en başından itibaren gösterdiğiniz güven veren yaklaşımınız, bilgilendirici açıklamalarınız ve profesyonelliğiniz sayesinde kendimi hep emin ellerde hissettim.
Ameliyat sürecindeki üstün yetkinliğiniz ve ekibinizle birlikte sunduğunuz özenli bakım sayesinde bugün sağlığıma kavuşmanın mutluluğunu yaşıyorum. Kurtarıcım olarak gördüm sizi bu süreçte 🙏Hastalarınıza gösterdiğiniz ilgi, güler yüzünüz ve mesleğinize olan bağlılığınız gerçekten takdire şayan.
Sizin gibi alanında uzman, insana değer veren bir doktorla yolumun kesişmiş olmasından dolayı kendimi çok şanslı hissediyorum. Tüm emeğiniz ve desteğiniz için size ve ekibinize sonsuz teşekkürlerimi sunarım.
Saygılarımla
Çok doktor araştırdım ama Kendisiyle tamamen şans eseri karşılaştık. İyi ki de karşılaşmışız. Teşhis ve tedavisi çok güzel çok ilgili bir doktor. Tiroit ve lenf bezimde kanser vardı. Tam 1 ay önce Süreci şeffafça anlattı ve ameliyat oldum. Gönül rahatlığıyla Alper Hoca’ya gidebilirsiniz.
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