Prof. Metin Çakmakçı is a seasoned general surgeon with a medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Class of 1986). Currently affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group since 2023, he brings decades of surgical experience and clinical leadership to patient care and operative practice. His professional interests focus on high-quality surgical outcomes, infection prevention, and advancing surgical standards. He is an active member of respected professional organizations, including the Surgical Infection Society (Europe), the American College of Surgeons, and the Turkish Surgical Association, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and contribution to the surgical community. Known for a patient-centered approach, Metin Çakmakçı combines extensive clinical experience with evidence-based practices to deliver safe, effective surgical care and mentor the next generation of surgeons.
Education
- 1986 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
- 1981 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1974 Istanbul High School for Boys
Experience
- 2023 Acibadem Health Group
- 2007 – 2023 Anadolu Health Center
- 2000 – 2007 Acibadem Health Group
- 1989 – 2000 Hacettepe University Department of General Surgery
Memberships
- Surgical Infection Society, Europe
- American College of Surgeons
- Turkish Surgical Association
Publications
- Role of gamma probe-assisted intraoperative sentinel lymph node evaluation in predicting axillary breast cancer metastasis after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Nucl Med Commun. 2020 Feb;41(2):120-125. doi: 10.1097/MNM.0000000000001111. Berberoglu K, Erdemir A, Rasa K, Baloglu H, Cakmakci M. - A rare cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction: Pharmacobezoar.
Nation Surgical Journal. 2015 Jun 1;31(2):92-3. doi: 10.5152/UCD.2014.2749. eCollection 2015. Erdemir A, Agalar F, Cakmakci M, Ramadan S, Baloglu H. - Long-term sustainability of zero central-line associated bloodstream infections is possible with high compliance with care bundle elements.
East Mediterr Health J. 2015 Jun 9;21(4):293-8. doi: 10.26719/2015.21.4.293. Hakko E, Guvenc S, Karaman I, Cakmak A, Erdem T, Cakmakci M. - Antibiotic stewardship programs and the surgeon’s role.
J Hosp Infect. 2015 Apr;89(4):264-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2015.01.006. Epub 2015 Jan 29. Cakmakci M. - Low rate of compliance with hand hygiene before glove use.
Am J Infect Control. 2011 Feb;39(1):82-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.06.025. Hakko E, Rasa K, Karaman ID, Enunlu T, Cakmakci M. - Correlation of HER 2/neu gene amplification with immunohistochemistry and other prognostic factors in breast carcinoma.
Turk Patoloji Derg. 2011;27(3):196-203. doi: 10.5146/tjpath.2011.01075. Ramadan SS, Yapicier O, Kıhtır S, Erdemır A, Doğan TH, Uskent I, Onat H, Cakmakçi M. - Surgical site infections as a health care quality issue
Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2010 Feb;11(1):1-6. doi: 10.1089/sur.2009.9937. Cakmakci M. - Intragastric balloon treatment of obesity must be combined with bariatric surgery: a pilot study in Turkey.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2010 Dec;21(4):333-7. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2010.0117. Saruç M, Böler D, Karaarslan M, Baysal Ç, Rasa K, Çakmakçi M, Uras C, Tözün N. - Pancreatic cancer and glucose metabolism.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2009 Dec;20(4):257-60. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2009.0022. Saruc M, Karaarslan M, Rasa K, Saygili O, Ince U, Baysal C, Pour PM, Cakmakçi M, Tözün N. - Train-pedestrian accidents.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2000 Jun;7(2):131-3. doi: 10.1097/00063110-200006000-00008. Agalar F, Cakmakci M, Kunt MM.
