Prof. Oğuzhan Karatepe is a distinguished board-certified general surgeon at Acıbadem Health Group, specializing in advanced minimally invasive and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. His expertise encompasses complex hernia repair, surgical oncology, and perioperative nutritional care. Prof. Karatepe is renowned for employing laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques to enhance recovery and improve outcomes for patients with complex abdominal and oncologic conditions. A dedicated member of numerous international surgical societies, including the American College of Surgeons and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, he is at the forefront of surgical innovation. His practice is defined by a multidisciplinary approach, rigorous attention to infection control, and a deep commitment to surgical education and patient-centered care.
Memberships
Prof. M.D. Oğuzhan Karatepe is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.
Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Association (KEPAN)
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Hernia Association
Turkish Peritoneal Surface Cancers Group Member
Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
European Hernia Society
Turkish Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery Association
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Surgical Association
Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
Turkish Society of Colon Rectum Surgery
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology)
Surgical Infection Society (Founder and board member)
Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E)
Experience
With a career spanning + years, Prof. M.D. Oğuzhan Karatepe has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.
Acibadem Health Group( 2025-01-01 Current)
Karatepe Clinic Cancer Center( 2018-01-01 - 2024-01-01)
Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liver and Pancreas Surgery( 2021-01-01 - 2022-01-01)
Istanbul New Century University( 2018-01-01 - 2021-01-01)
Yeniyüzyıl University Istanbul( 2016-01-01 - 2021-01-01)
Sisli Memorial Hospital( 2014-01-01 - 2018-01-01)
Bezmialem Foundation University( 2012-01-01 - 2014-01-01)
Bezmialem Vakif University Hepatobiliary Surgery Associate Professor( 2012-01-01 - 2014-01-01)
Erasmus University, Netherlands( 2011-01-01 - 2012-01-01)
Erasmus University Holland Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellow Subspecialty( 2011-01-01 - 2012-01-01)
Okmeydanı Training Hospital General Surgery Chief Resident( 2008-01-01 - 2011-01-01)
Okmeydani Education Hospital( 2008-01-01 - 2011-01-01)
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Peripheral Vascular Surgery Fellow( 2007-01-01 - 2008-01-01)
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine( 2007-01-01 - 2008-01-01)
Okmeydanı Training Hospital, Istanbul( 2004-01-01 - 2007-01-01)
Specialist Doctor, Okmeydanı Training Hospital (General Surgeon)( 2004-01-01 - 2007-01-01)
Research Assistant (Resident Surgery) Okmeydanı Training Hospital Istanbul( 1999-01-01 - 2004-01-01)
Okmeydanı Training Hospital, Istanbul( 1999-01-01 - 2004-01-01)
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