General Surgery Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe
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Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe
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Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital. He treats pancreatic, liver and biliary tract diseases, digestive and colorectal conditions, and obesity-related surgical conditions. His areas of interest include robotic surgery, endocrine surgery, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
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About Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe
Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Taksim Hospital. His clinical interests include robotic surgery, pancreatic, liver and biliary tract diseases, endocrine surgery, digestive system surgery, colorectal surgery, obesity surgery, and haemorrhoid and anorectal disease treatment.
He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and completed General Surgery training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. His career has included roles at Okmeydanı Training Hospital, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Memorial Şişli Hospital, Erasmus University in the Netherlands, Istanbul Yeniyüzyıl University, Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, and Karatepe Klinik Kanser Merkezi. He joined Acibadem Healthcare Services in 2025.
International patients can expect an evaluation focused on their surgical diagnosis and treatment options. Prof. Dr. Karatepe provides care across pancreatic, liver, biliary, digestive, endocrine, colorectal and obesity-related surgical conditions, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches where appropriate.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Robotic surgeryPancreatic diseasesLiver and biliary tract diseasesFatty liver diseaseLiver failureEndocrine surgeryGastric bypassOncological surgerySleeve gastrectomyDigestive system surgeryHaemorrhoid and anorectal disease treatmentColorectal surgery
Specialisation
Subspecialties
- Treatment of Pancreas, Liver and Biliary Tract Diseases
- Robotic Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Digestive System Diseases and Surgery
- Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anorectal Diseases
- Obesity Surgery
Background
Education
- 2014–2018Memorial Şişli Hospital Professor of General Surgery
- 2004Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
- 1999İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2025Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2021–2022Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liver and Pancreatic Surgery
- 2018–2024Karatepe Clinical Cancer Center
- 2018–2021İstanbul Yeniyüzyıl University
- 2016–2021Yeniyüzyıl University İstanbul
- 2014–2018Şişli Memorial Hospital
- 2012–2014Bezmialem Vakıf University
- 2012–2014Bezmialem Vakıf University Associate Professor of Hepatobiliary Surgery
- 2011–2012Erasmus University, Netherlands
- 2011–2012Erasmus University Netherlands Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellow Subspecialty
- 2008–2011Okmeydanı Training Hospital Chief Assistant in General Surgery
- 2008–2011Okmeydanı Training Hospital
- 2007–2008İstanbul Faculty of Medicine Peripheral Vascular Surgery Fellow
- 2007–2008İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 2004–2007Okmeydanı Training Hospital, İstanbul
- 2004–2007Specialist Doctor, Okmeydanı Training Hospital (General Surgeon)
- 1999–2004Research Assistant (Resident Surgery) Okmeydanı Training Hospital İstanbul
- 1999–2004Okmeydanı Training Hospital, İstanbul
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Association (KEPAN)
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
- National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
- Hernia Association
- Turkish Peritoneal Surface Cancers Group Member
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
- European Hernia Society
- Turkish Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery Association
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Surgical Association
- Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
- Turkish Colon Rectum Surgery Association
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
- ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology)
- Surgical Infection Association (Founder and board member)
- Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E)
Research
Selected Publications
- Early Surgical Repair of Bile Duct Injuries following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: The Sooner the Better . Surg J (N Y). 2019 Oct 18;5(4):e154-e158. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1697633. eCollection 2019 Oct. PubMed PMID: 31637286; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6800276 Battal M, Yazici P, Bostanci O, Karatepe O.
- The Role of C-Reactive Protein in the Early Prediction of Serious Pancreatic Fistula Development after Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2018 Jan 28;2018:9157806. doi: 10.1155/2018/9157806. eCollection 2018. PubMed PMID: 29619047; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC583028 Malya FU, Hasbahceci M, Tasci Y, Kadioglu H, Guzel M, Karatepe O, Dolay K.
- Effect of Resected Gastric Fundus Fat on Ghrelin Tissue Levels: A Prospective Study Chirurgia (Bucur). 2017 Jan-Feb;112(1):33-38. doi: 10.21614/chirurgia.112.1.33. PubMed PMID: 28266290. Durmus A, Durmus I, Abahuni M, Karatepe O
- Laparoscopic surgery in distal pancreatic tumors Turk J Surg. 2017 Dec 1;33(4):288-291. doi: 10.5152/turkjsurg.2017.3675. eCollection 2017. PubMed PMID: 29260135; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5731566. Malya FÜ, Bektaşoğlu HK, Hasbahçeci M, Taşçı Y, Kunduz E, Karatepe O, Dolay K.
- THE USE OF 18F-FLUORODEOXYGLUCOSE POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY TO ASSESS CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH BORDERLINE RESECTABLE PANCREATIC CANCER Georgian Med News. 2016 Apr;(253):26-9. PubMed PMID: 27249430. Durmus A, Yilmaz A, Malya F, Ozturk G, Bektasoglu H, Ertugrul G, Karyagar S, Karatepe O.
- The difficulties encountered in conversion from classic pancreaticoduodenectomy to total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy . J Minim Access Surg. 2016 Oct-Dec;12(4):338-41. doi: 10.4103/0972-9941.181385. PubMed PMID: 27251830; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5022515. Battal M, Yilmaz A, Ozturk G, Karatepe O.
- Clinical Significance of Intraoperative Frozen Section Analysis of Pancreatic Cancer Surgical Margin at the Time of Pancreaticoduodenectomy . Chirurgia (Bucur). 2015 Sep-Oct;110(5):446-50. Erratum in: Chirurgia (Bucur). 2016 Jan-Feb;111(1):90. Marya, F Umit [corrected to Malya, F Umit]. Pu Bender O, Bozkurt S, Buyukpinarbasili N, Malya FÜ, Battal M, Karatepe O.
- A novel reconstruction method for giant incisional hernia: Hybrid laparoscopic technique J Minim Access Surg. 2015 Oct-Dec;11(4):267-70. doi: 10.4103/0972-9941.142403. PubMed PMID: 26622118; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4640027. Ozturk G, Malya FU, Ersavas C, Ozdenkaya Y, Bektasoglu H, Cipe G, Citgez B, Karatepe O.
- Serum and biliary MMP-9 and TIMP-1 concentrations in the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Feb 15;8(2):2734-40. eCollection 2015. PubMed PMID: 25932227; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4402874. Ince AT, Yildiz K, Gangarapu V, Kayar Y, Baysal B, Karatepe O, Kemik AS, Senturk H.
- Impact of allyl disulfide on oxidative damage and liver regeneration in an experimental hepatectomy model. Chirurgia (Bucur). 2015 Mar-Apr;110(2):117-22. PubMed PMID: 26011832. Battal M, Kartal A, Citgez B, Yilmaz B, Akcakaya A, Karatepe O.
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What is Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe's specialty?
Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe is a specialist in General Surgery at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe practise at?
Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe sees patients at Acibadem Taksim Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe?
Consultations with Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe?
Yes. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe have?
Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe has around 27 years of professional experience in General Surgery. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
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You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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