Dr. Evrim Uckunkaya Portner

Dr. Evrim Uckunkaya Portner is a well-established figure in the medical field, recognized for her significant contributions to Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Hand Surgery. Her professional journey is marked with exceptional achievements and collaborations with esteemed colleagues, highlighting her commitment to providing the highest standard of care to her patients.

Dr. Portner's early professional experience was honed in Germany between 2004 and 2006 when she served at the Praxisklinik in Haubrichforum. There, she collaborated with the renowned Dr. Winfried Gutbrod and Dr. Savas Uckunkaya, honing her expertise in General and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Portner further refined her skills in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery while working with Dr. Dirk F. Richter at Dreifaltigkeits Hospital, Cologne, from 2006 to 2009.

Throughout this period, Dr. Portner dedicated herself to academic training and research in Post Bariatric surgery, a subfield she significantly impacted. She educated many trainees and interns from across Germany, the USA, and Europe, offering both classroom lectures and hands-on training.

In 2010, Doctor ascended to the position of a senior doctor in Cosmetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. The following four years saw her working alongside Dr. Ulrich Fabian, and achieving a second degree in the field of Micro Surgery and Hand Surgery at St. Agatha Hospital in Cologne. During this time, she served as a Senior First Assistant Professor, specializing in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Micro-Surgery, and Hand Surgery.

Upon her return to Turkey in March 2014, Dr. Portner carried her vast experience and knowledge into her roles as a senior surgeon of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Serdar Eren’s Health and Aesthetic Care Centre and Acibadem Hospital in Maslak. Her leadership skills became evident when she took on the role of Managing Director at the Ageless Clinic in Istanbul in 2015, all while maintaining her senior surgeon position at the Surgical Hospital of Istanbul City.

Since November 2015, Dr. Portner has been providing personalized care to her clients at her private clinic located on Valikonagi Drive in the Nisantasi District. Her dedication to her profession is evident in her numerous publications, presentations, and extensive scientific research. Alongside her practical work, she holds memberships in a myriad of national and international organizations specializing in plastic surgery, a testament to her commitment to ongoing professional development. 

As a steadfast contributor to the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Evrim Uckunkaya Portner continually affirms her dedication to advancing her field and providing exceptional patient care.

• Residency: General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Praxisklinik in Haubrichforum, Cologne, Germany, 2004 - 2006.
• Residency: Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Dreifaltigkeits Hospital, Cologne, Germany, 2006 - 2009.
• Fellowship: Micro Surgery and Hand Surgery (Second Degree), St. Agatha Hospital, Cologne, Germany, 2010 - 2014.

• Between 2004 and 2006, worked at the Praxisklinik in Haubrichforum, Cologne, Germany, in the field of General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, alongside Dr. Winfried Gutbrod, M.D., and Dr. Savas Uckunkaya, M.D.
• Between 2006 and 2009, collaborated with Dr. Dirk F. Richter, M.D., at Dreifaltigkeits Hospital in Cologne, Germany, focusing on Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Became a senior doctor for Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2010.
• From 2010 to 2014, worked with Dr. Ulrich Fabian, M.D. at St. Agatha Hospital in Cologne, Germany, achieving a second degree in the field of Micro Surgery and Hand Surgery, while also serving as Senior First Assistant Professor in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Micro-Surgery, and Hand Surgery.
• From March 2014, continued her profession as a senior surgeon of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery at Serdar Eren’s Health and Aesthetic Care Centre and at Acibadem Hospital in Maslak, Turkey.
• In 2015, assumed the role of Managing Director of Ageless Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, while also serving as a senior surgeon of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Surgical Hospital of Istanbul City.
• Since November 2015, has been serving her clients at her private clinic on Valikonagi Drive in the Nisantasi District.