Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kara

Dr. Cemal Kara was born in 1974 in Vakfıkebir, Trabzon, Turkey. He completed his medical education at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine between 1992 and 1998. He became a specialist in General Surgery in 2008 after completing his residency at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital.

Between 2008 and 2015, Dr. Kara worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Karşıyaka State Hospital. During this period, he successfully performed advanced surgeries such as esophageal cancer, obesity surgeries, and laparoscopic colon procedures for the first time at the hospital.

Dr. Kara has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career, serving patients from 53 different countries. His expertise extends to advanced laparoscopic surgeries, obesity surgeries, and aesthetic surgical procedures, which have significantly improved the lives and confidence of his patients. Dr. Kara is particularly skilled in combining functionality with aesthetics, ensuring optimal outcomes for his patients.

He has authored 19 international and 17 national scientific studies. He has won numerous awards in scientific competitions and holds a patent for a laparoscopic surgical instrument he invented. In 2008, he received the Surgical Competency Certificate from the Turkish Surgical Association. He also completed his endoscopy training in 2010 and is an active endoscopist.

He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association, Aegean Region Surgery Association, and Izmir Medical Chamber. Currently, he practices at Medical Park Izmir Hospital.

Dr. Cemal Kara is known for his dedication to patient care, innovative surgical techniques, and contributions to scientific research.