Prof. Alper Celal Akcan, MD

Prof. Alper Celal Akcan, MD is a general surgeon at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri, where he works within the General Surgery unit. His subspecialty is endocrine surgery, and his practice also covers oncological surgery and surgery of the breast. He has more than 31 years of experience in medicine and holds the academic title of Professor.

Dr. Akcan graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialty training in General Surgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. In 2026 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, and he now sees adult patients requiring assessment or surgical treatment at the hospital in Kayseri, including patients who travel from abroad.

Clinical focus

Dr. Akcan’s clinical work centers on endocrine surgery, including thyroid surgery. Endocrine surgery addresses conditions of hormone-producing glands that may require an operation; thyroid surgery is one of the principal procedures in this field. Each case is assessed individually, and the decision on whether surgery is appropriate, and which approach to use, depends on the findings from imaging, laboratory results and, where relevant, pathology. Non-surgical alternatives and the option of continued observation are considered where they are clinically reasonable.

A second area of his practice is oncological surgery and surgery of the breast. Dr. Akcan performs mastectomy for patients whose condition requires removal of breast tissue, and he performs breast reconstruction, which may be discussed as part of overall treatment planning. He also carries out gynecomastia surgery for men with enlargement of breast tissue. As with all surgical procedures, suitability, the expected course of recovery and potential risks are discussed with the patient before any decision is made, and the timing of surgery is planned in relation to any other treatment the patient may be receiving.

How Dr. Akcan works with international patients

Dr. Akcan consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as ultrasound, CT or MRI reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultations are available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or to review their progress after treatment; a video consultation cannot replace an in-person examination, but it can help clarify whether a visit is appropriate and which documents should be prepared in advance.