Dr. Ilker Yazici

Esteemed in the field of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Ilker Yazici was born in Ankara in 1975. His medical journey commenced with a degree from Gazi University's Faculty of Medicine, where he later pursued his specialization. 

Following his specialization in Plastic Surgery in 2004, Dr. Yazici extended his expertise by spending over a year in the USA at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. There, he gained valuable insights into plastic surgery and microsurgery. He then spent time educating others as a lecturer at Kırıkkale University's Faculty of Medicine from 2006 to 2013.

The distinguished surgeon was awarded diplomas in Hand Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, recognized by the Ministry of Health. His dedication earned him the EURAPS Young Scholarship in 2012, providing an opportunity to work at Helsinki Töölö Hospital.

With a couple of patent applications to his name, he further contributed to the field during his tenure as an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Istanbul Bilim University-Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Boasting a solid foundation in microsurgical reconstruction, he has enriched his medical practice for over 19 years. After serving as a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, he currently operates from his private clinic in the Şişli district. 

In addition to his specialization, the expert shows a keen interest in aesthetic nose surgery, facial paralysis correction, and reconstructive procedures in the head and neck region. His wide-ranging expertise covers body and breast aesthetics, and cancer reconstructions. His commitment to his patients and passion for his field underscore his continued dedication to medicine.

• M.D. - Medicine, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1998.
• Residency - Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1998-2004.
• Fellowship - Plastic Surgery/Microsurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA, 2004-2005.
• Diploma - Hand Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ministry of Health (University/Hospital unspecified).
• Other - EURAPS Young Scholarship at Helsinki Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland, 2012.
• Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery - Istanbul Bilim University, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-2016.
• Professor of Plastic Surgery - Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 2018.

• Worked as a Research Fellow in the Plastic Surgery/Microsurgery Department of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA from 2004-2005.
• Served as a lecturer in the field of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine from 2006 to 2013.
• Acted as a Specialist Physician in Ankara ONEP for 10 months in 2006.
• Worked in the GATA Burn Center as part of his military service.
• Practiced at Helsinki Töölö Hospital for three months under the EURAPS Young Scholarship in 2012.
• Held an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery position at Istanbul Bilim University-Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital from 2013 to 2016.
• Worked as a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine from 2018 to 2022.
• Opened and has been practicing medicine in his own private clinic in the Şişli district since 2022.

• European Board of Plastic Surgery Certificate (EBOPRAS), 2012.

• Publication Award Second Prize, Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 2008.
• First Prize in Clinical Expert Competition Paper, 30th National Congress.
• Award recipient, 30th TR Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery National Congress.
• EURAPS Young Scholarship Award.
• Subspecialty Certificate in Hand Surgery, Turkish Ministry of Health.
• Subspecialty Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Associate Professor in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, awarded in 2012.

• "First in vivo applications on bony face transplantation"
• "Upper jaw and tooth transplants with preserved nutrition"