Prof. Cihan Yıldırır, MD

Prof. Cihan Yıldırır, MD is a general surgeon practicing at the Acibadem Göktürk Outpatient Clinic in İstanbul, where he works within the General Surgery unit. His practice covers a broad range of general surgical conditions, with particular focus on vascular surgery, varicose vein treatment, and the treatment of hemorrhoids and anorectal diseases. He has more than 46 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Yıldırır graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and completed his specialty training in General Surgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2007.

Clinical focus

Dr. Yıldırır’s areas of expertise include vascular surgery and the treatment of varicose veins, as well as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other anorectal diseases. He also treats umbilical and inguinal hernias and performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery. Diseases of the pancreas, liver, and biliary tract are within his field of practice, and he performs endoscopy as part of the diagnostic and treatment process where appropriate.

Beyond abdominal and vascular conditions, his practice extends to breast diseases, thyroid surgery, and burn treatment. Because many of these conditions can be managed in different ways depending on the individual patient, the choice between conservative measures and surgical treatment is made after clinical evaluation and a review of the available findings. Patients with long-standing complaints such as varicose veins or anorectal symptoms are assessed on the basis of their history, examination, and any previous investigations before a plan is discussed.

How Dr. Yıldırır works with international patients

Dr. Yıldırır speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who need them. 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 consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, although a final assessment may still require an in-person examination and, where needed, further tests.