Dr.Alper Bilal Özkardeş (General surgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current Role: Head of General Surgery, Surgical Medical Sciences, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Previous Positions: General surgery roles within Lokman Hekim’s university-affiliated hospitals over several decades
• Expertise: Leadership across clinical, surgical, and academic fronts

Academic Contributions

• Published 23 articles indexed in Web of Science and Scopus with H‑index of 7
• Over 235 citations in academic literature
• Frequent presenter at national and international surgical conferences
• Active mentor to surgical residents and students

Areas of Expertise

• Oncologic Surgery: Breast cancer operations including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and axillary dissections
• Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery: Hernia repair, cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, hepatectomy, adrenalectomy
• Pediatric & Adult GI Surgery: Gastrectomy, intestinal resections, lymph node biopsies

Publications and Research

His recent work includes the study “Diagnostic value of serum autotaxin level in colorectal cancer” (Biomark Med, 2023), exploring novel cancer biomarkers and their diagnostic potential.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Emphasizes transparent, patient-centred decision-making
• Prefers minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery time
• Supports international patients with integrated care arrangements—surgery, lodging, and follow-up coordination
• Ensures availability post-discharge, boosting patient satisfaction

Professional Affiliations

• Head of the General Surgery Department at Lokman Hekim University
• Editorial reviewer for recognized international surgical journals

FAQs

Is Dr. Alper Bilal Özkardeş board-certified?

Yes, he is a board-certified general surgeon and holds full professorship at a major Turkish university hospital.

What types of surgeries does he perform?

He specializes in breast cancer surgery, laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder operations, abdominal and biliary surgery, and complex oncologic procedures.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes, his department coordinates comprehensive international patient services, including surgery, lodging, transportation, and language support.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Recovery varies: simple procedures often require 1–2 days, while major resections may require 3–5 days.

What languages does he speak?

Prof. Özkardeş is fluent in Turkish and English.

Is remote follow-up available?

Yes, follow-up care and telemedicine support are provided for international patients.

What makes his surgical care stand out?

He combines minimally invasive techniques, evidence-based medicine, and compassionate, patient-centric care.