Prof. Fatih Ata Genç, MD

Prof. Fatih Ata Genç, MD is a general surgeon at Acibadem International Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the General Surgery unit. His work covers common general surgical conditions, including inguinal and umbilical hernias, cholecystitis, thyroid surgery and mastectomy, with a particular subspecialty focus on the treatment of hemorrhoids and anorectal diseases. He has more than 44 years in medicine and holds the academic title of Professor.

Dr. Genç graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1982. From 1985 he trained and worked in the Department of General Surgery at the same faculty, and in 1988 he gained experience at the University of London Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School. In 1990 he completed his specialization in General Surgery at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine and was appointed Associate Professor there; he became Professor in 1993. He has been with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2007. Dr. Genç is a member of the Fleboloji Association.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Genç’s practice is the treatment of hemorrhoids and other anorectal diseases, including anal fissure. Patients with these conditions are assessed on the basis of their symptoms and clinical findings, and the available treatment options are discussed with them before any decision is made. He also treats abdominal wall hernias, both inguinal and umbilical, which are among the most common conditions seen in general surgery.

Dr. Genç’s expertise further includes the surgical management of cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder, as well as thyroid surgery and mastectomy. In each of these areas, the choice between conservative management and an operation, and the type of operation if one is needed, depends on the individual patient’s diagnosis, general health and preferences, which are reviewed during the consultation.

How Dr. Genç works with international patients

Dr. Genç 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 itself. A first consultation with Dr. Genç 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 that may be appropriate. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation or review findings with Dr. Genç before or instead of traveling, and the team can help organise this. Any recommendation made remotely is generally confirmed with an in-person examination when the patient comes to the hospital.