Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunus Dönder

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunus Dönder is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Kayseri Hospital in Kayseri. He works within the hospital’s Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery and General Surgery units, and his subspecialty interests are obesity surgery and the treatment of hemorrhoids and anorectal diseases. He has more than 18 years of experience in medicine and holds the academic title of Associate Professor.

Dr. Dönder graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and completed his specialty training in General Surgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2024, where he continues his surgical practice in Kayseri.

Clinical focus

Dr. Dönder’s surgical practice covers a range of general and gastrointestinal conditions. In the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery, he evaluates patients with obesity and performs obesity surgery where it is considered appropriate after assessment. He also performs reflux surgery and thyroid surgery. Gallbladder disease, including cholecystitis, is part of his routine work, as is the repair of inguinal hernia.

A further area of his practice is colorectal and oncological surgery. He treats patients with colorectal cancer, including colon cancer and rectal cancer, and performs mastectomy when this is indicated. He also treats hemorrhoids and other anorectal diseases. In every case, the choice of treatment depends on the individual diagnosis, the findings of the clinical examination and imaging, and the patient’s overall health. Not every patient is a candidate for an operation, and non-surgical options are discussed where they are relevant. Care planning is guided by the patient’s diagnosis and surgical needs, and the possible benefits and risks of each option are explained before a decision is made.

How Dr. Dönder works with international patients

Dr. Dönder consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior medical reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation with Dr. Dönder typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. Depending on the findings, additional tests may be recommended before any treatment plan is confirmed. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their case with Dr. Dönder before deciding whether to travel.