Dr. Tolgahan ALPAYDIN
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
İzmir, Turkey
Profile
Experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 7 years of residency training and extensive fellowship experience in the US and Turkey. Specialized in microsurgery, hand surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, with expertise in advanced surgical techniques including extremity replantation, aesthetic breast surgery, rhinoplasty, and craniofacial surgery. Proven track record of clinical excellence and patient-focused care in both academic and private practice settings.
Education
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency
Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey | 1995–2001 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey | 1988–1994 - Microsurgery and Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA | 2000
Professional Experience
- Founder and Chief Surgeon
İzmir Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic, İzmir, Turkey | 2001–Present - Plastic Surgeon
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Ege University Faculty of Medicine | 2001 - Surgeon, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic
Medical Point Hospital, İzmir, Turkey | 2024–Present
Fellowships & Specialized Training
- Hand and Microsurgery Training
EMOT Hand and Microsurgery Hospital, İzmir, Turkey | 1997–1999 - Hand Surgery Clinic
American Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, under Dr. Ayan Gülgönen and Dr. Türker Özkan | 2000 - Cosmetic Surgery Department Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA | 2000 - Advanced Microsurgery Course
GATA, Ankara, Turkey | November 2000
Key Skills and Expertise
- Extremity replantation and microsurgical reconstruction
- Aesthetic breast surgery (including TRAM and LD flap reconstruction)
- Facial rejuvenation and face-lift procedures
- Body contouring and ultrasonic liposuction
- Functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty
- Craniofacial surgery and congenital anomaly correction
- Laser applications in plastic surgery
- Research and development in ischemia-reperfusion injury detection
Languages
- Turkish (Native)
- English (Fluent)