Prof. Dr. Tuğbay Tuğ

Prof. Dr. Tuğbay Tuğ is a general surgeon at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. He works within the General Surgery unit, with subspecialty interests in Endocrine Surgery and Wound Care. His practice covers surgical conditions of the thyroid, gallbladder, breast, abdominal wall and colorectal system. With more than 45 years in medicine, he provides surgical assessment, operative treatment and follow-up for adult patients, including those who travel to Ankara from abroad.

Dr. Tuğ graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1981 and completed his specialty training in General Surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He carries the academic title of Professor. He has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2014, and his current clinical work takes place within the General Surgery services of the hospital in Ankara.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Tuğ’s work is endocrine surgery, in particular thyroid surgery. He evaluates patients with thyroid disease for whom an operation is being considered, reviews existing imaging and laboratory findings, and discusses whether surgery is appropriate and what it would involve. Within the same field, he manages other endocrine surgical conditions that fall under general surgery.

Dr. Tuğ also treats gallbladder disease, including cholecystitis, and performs abdominal wall repairs for inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. His breast surgery practice includes breast reconstruction and surgery for gynecomastia. In addition, he undertakes colorectal surgery and is involved in wound care, which is relevant for patients with wounds that are slow to heal or that require surgical attention. In each of these areas, the recommended approach depends on the individual findings, and Dr. Tuğ discusses the possible options, their expected course and their limitations with the patient before any decision is made.

How Dr. Tuğ works with international patients

Dr. Tuğ 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 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. Tuğ typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and any previous treatment, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options, including whether surgery is indicated at all. For patients who are not yet able to travel, a video consultation can be arranged so that questions and existing reports can be reviewed at a distance before any decision about treatment in Ankara is made.