Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas, MD is a distinguished general surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul. Born in 1977, he brings over 17 years of surgical expertise. His main focus is complex abdominal surgery, kidney transplantation, bariatric (obesity) surgery, thyroid and cancer surgery, and dialysis access procedures.
Graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2003
Board-certified general surgeon since 2008
Advanced laparoscopic surgery training in Scotland
Recognized with the Certificate of Excellence by Turkey’s Ministry of Health
Educational Background
MD, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2003
General surgery residency, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, 2008
Laparoscopic surgery fellowships in Scotland (2006–2007)
Associate Professorship in General Surgery, awarded in 2020
Oncologic surgery: cancer removal in colon, breast, thyroid, pancreatic tumors
Endocrine surgery: thyroid and parathyroid procedures
Vascular access and dialysis surgery: fistula creation, graft placement
Laparoscopic general surgery: gallbladder removal, hernia repair, reflux surgery
Publications and Research
Dr. Barlas has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles covering kidney transplant outcomes, bariatric surgery effectiveness, oncologic surgical techniques, and vascular access procedures. He has also contributed chapters to international surgical textbooks. His work advances minimally invasive surgery and transplant patient care.
Patient Care Philosophy
Strives to treat patients with the same care he would offer his own family
Focuses on detailed patient education, explaining risks and benefits clearly
Emphasizes compassionate post-operative follow-up to ensure optimal recovery
Supports international patients through language assistance and coordinated care
Professional Affiliations
Turkish Surgical Society
Turkish Transplantation Society
Member of Medical Park’s academic surgical faculty
FAQs
Is Dr. Soykan Barlas board-certified?
Yes, he completed his general surgery specialization in 2008 and earned Associate Professor status in 2020.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He performs kidney transplants, bariatric operations, cancer and thyroid surgeries, vascular access for dialysis, and various laparoscopic procedures.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes, Dr. Barlas provides care for international patients via Medical Park’s patient services.
How long is the typical hospital stay?
Hospital stay varies: 1–3 days for laparoscopic surgeries; 5–7+ days for transplants or major oncologic procedures.
What languages does he speak?
He speaks Turkish and English fluently.
Where does he practice?
He practices at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.
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Turkey,
Jun 08, 2025
Muhammet Tanay Yıldırım
Yaklaşık 2 hafta önce böbrek nakli oldum. Ameliyatım da güzel geçti. Sağ olsunlar 1 hafta boyunca yatışımda da gayet güzel ilgilendiler. Başta ameliyatı yapan Soykan Barlas hocam olmak üzere yatışımda da ilgilenen Esra hanım, Aynur hanım, Halil bey, Cengiz bey, Hazar bey ve Diyar bey’e verdikleri hizmetten dolayı teşekkürlerimi sunarım.
Böbrek nakil ameliyatımızı gerceklestiren doktorumuz Doçent Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas ve ekibine sonsuz teşekkürler.
Turkey,
Dec 26, 2022
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Annemin safra kesesi ameliyatı için tanıştık. Daha önce mide ameliyatı geçirmiş olması ve safra kesesinin organlara yapışık olması sebebiyle çok zorlu geçecek ameliyatı büyük ustalıkla kapalı şekilde yapıp sağlığına kavuşmasına sebep oldu. Ameliyat öncesi, sırası ve sonrasında gösterdiği ilgi ve alaka için teşekkür ederiz. Allah ona dert vermesin. Allah yolunu açık etsin, başımızdan eksik etmesin, ona bu kazanımları sağlayan ailesinden, hocalarından ve devletten Allah razı olsun.
Babamın böbrek nakli ameliyatında vermiş olduğu sonderece kaliteli çalışmalardan dolayı bize verdiği desteklerden dolayı son derece mükemmel ilgwlwnmesinden dolayı sonsuz teşekkürlerimi bir borç bilirim soykan hocamıza... ve bu teşekkürü gerçekten hak ettiği için nerelerden araştırıp bulmaya çalıştım değerli hocamızı.. rabbim ayagınıza taş değdirmesin sayın SOYKAN BARLAS
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