İsmail Tamer, MD

İsmail Tamer, MD is a general surgery specialist who practices in the General Surgery unit of Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri. His stated clinical interest is inguinal hernia, and he sees patients for assessment and treatment planning related to this condition as well as for general surgical care. He has more than 42 years in medicine.

Dr. Tamer graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and went on to complete his residency training in General Surgery at the same institution, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, in 1990. He has been working with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2015. In addition to Turkish, he speaks English.

Clinical focus

The condition listed in Dr. Tamer’s area of expertise is inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine or fatty tissue, pushes through a weak point in the abdominal wall in the groin region. It may present as a visible bulge, discomfort or a feeling of heaviness in the groin, particularly when standing, lifting or straining. Some hernias cause few symptoms, while others become larger or more uncomfortable over time. The decision on whether and how to treat an inguinal hernia depends on factors such as the size of the hernia, the symptoms it causes, the patient’s overall health and any previous abdominal or groin surgery.

In a consultation for a suspected or confirmed inguinal hernia, Dr. Tamer reviews the patient’s history and symptoms, performs a clinical examination and considers any existing imaging or reports. The available options are then discussed with the patient so that a plan can be made that takes the individual situation into account. Patients with other general surgical concerns can also be evaluated in the General Surgery unit, where the appropriate next steps are considered on a case-by-case basis.

How Dr. Tamer works with international patients

Dr. Tamer 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 medical records, such as ultrasound, CT or MRI reports, laboratory results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and any previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to have an initial discussion or a review of their records before deciding whether to travel. Any recommendation on treatment is made after this assessment and is based on the individual patient’s findings.