Mustafa Tanıdır, MD

Mustafa Tanıdır, MD is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the General Surgery unit. His subspecialty interest is the treatment of hemorrhoids and anorectal diseases. His areas of expertise also include umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, mastectomy, and cholecystitis. He has more than 32 years in medicine.

Dr. Tanıdır graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. From 1994 to 1999 he worked with the K.maraş Provincial Health Directorate. He then trained and worked at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital from 1999 to 2005, completing his General Surgery training there in 2004. In 2005 he worked at İstanbul Kartal Devlet Hospital and, in the same year, joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. He is a member of the Türkk Surgical Association.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Tanıdır’s practice is the treatment of hemorrhoids and other anorectal diseases. Patients with these conditions are assessed through a clinical history and physical examination, and the appropriate treatment is determined according to the type and severity of the condition identified at consultation. Because anorectal symptoms can have several causes, careful evaluation is an important first step before any treatment decision is made.

Dr. Tanıdır also treats abdominal wall hernias, including umbilical hernia and inguinal hernia. Hernia care involves confirming the diagnosis, evaluating the patient’s symptoms, and discussing whether and when surgical repair is advisable for that individual. His further areas of expertise include mastectomy and the management of cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder. For patients with suspected cholecystitis, evaluation typically includes a review of symptoms, laboratory results and imaging, followed by a discussion of the treatment options that apply to the patient’s situation.

How Dr. Tanıdır works with international patients

Dr. Tanıdır speaks 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. A first consultation with Dr. Tanıdır 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 available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their condition before deciding whether to travel; in surgical conditions, however, a physical examination is generally needed before a final treatment plan can be made. Patients can expect a clear explanation of their surgical condition and of the treatment options that are relevant to them.