Pediatric Surgery Dr. Mustafa Candan
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About Dr. Mustafa Candan
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Dr. Mustafa Candan is a Pediatric Surgery specialist at Acibadem Dr.
Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital in İstanbul with 42+ years of experience. He treats pediatric renal cell carcinoma, acute scrotum, trichobezoar, breast lymphoma, incisional hydatid cyst, wandering spleen, isolated esophageal atresia, femoral hernia, and teratoma, and performs anterior flap repair for esophageal atresia. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
M.D. Mustafa Candan is a pediatric surgeon with a focused background in pediatric thoracic care. He completed the Bahçeşehir University Health Management Certificate Program (Basic and Advanced Level) in 2004–2005 and has professional experience with the Acıbadem Health Group beginning in 2007.
He is an active member of several professional and civic organizations, including the Pediatric Thoracic Surgery Society, the Pediatric Surgery Association of Turkey, the Turkish Medical Association, and the Istanbul Medical Chamber. He also supports environmental and land-protection causes through membership in the TEMA Foundation and the ŞEH Association for Combating Erosion.
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Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2004–2005Bahçeşehir University Health Management Certificate Program / Basic and Advanced Level
- 1989Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery
- 1982Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1976Kayseri High School
Professional Experience
- 2007Acibadem Health Group
- 2000–2004Kartal Dr. LütfüKırdar Training and Research Hospital
- 2000–2002Dr. Lütfü Kırdar Training and Research Hospital / Pediatric Surgery Specialist
- 1991–2000Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic / Chief Resident
- 1991–2000Sisli Etfal Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic
- 1991Bursa State Hospital / Pediatric Surgery Specialist
- 1989–1990GATA Haydarpaşa Military Hospital / Pediatric Surgery Specialist
- 1984–1989Edirne Kırcasalih and Havsa Health Center / Physician
Professional Memberships
- Pediatric Thoracic Surgery Society
- Turkish Medical Association
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- TEMA Foundation
- ŞEH Association for Combating Erosion
- Pediatric Surgery Association of Turkey
Selected Publications
- Renal cell carcinoma in childhood: A case report Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 1995, 12 313-316 Kebudi R, Candan M, Uysal V, Darendeliler E.
- Acute scrotum in children Turkish Journal of Urology 1995 21,157-159 Tander B, Baskın D, Yiğit Ü, Candan M, Sever N, Bulut M.
- A case of trichobezoar. Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Medical Journal 1993,33-3 159-161 Candan M, Abbasoglu L, Yalbaz I, Bulut M.
- Breast lymphoma in children: A rare pathology Journal of Pediatric Surgery 1994 8;47-49 Tander B, Candan M, Ayan I, Bulut M
- Common surgical diseases in children Journal of Child Forum 2001 4-1:27-31 Candan M.
- An interesting case of recurrence: Incisional hydatid cyst. Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2000 Candan M
- A case of wandering spleen Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2000 Candan M, Sever N, Karadağ ÇA.
- Anterior flap application in a patient with isolated esophageal atresia Kartal Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2000 Candan M, Sever N, Sarıca K.
- Femoral hernias in children Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2000 Candan M, Abbasoğlu L, Sever N, Karadağ ÇA.
- Teratomas in childhood Surgical Medicine Bulletin 1995 1:23-25 Abbasoglu L, Candan M, Tander B, Yigit U, Sever N, Buyru Y, Bulut M.
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What patients say about Dr. Mustafa Candan
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“After struggling for a long time, I finally found the right care for my dental treatment here. The expertise of Dr. Candaner put my mind completely at ease. The facilities were spotless and modern.”
“My lung nodule removal exceeded every expectation I had. I cannot thank Dr. Candan enough for the skill and kindness shown. Everything was clearly explained in my own language.”
“We brought our child in for keyhole surgery and the care was wonderful. Dr. Candan explained everything to us clearly and kindly. I only wish I had come here sooner.”
“I came to Acibadem for skin cancer screening and could not be happier with the outcome. Dr. Candan explained every step clearly and never rushed me. I have already recommended Acibadem to my family.”