Snapshot Highlights
- Over two decades of dedicated experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.
- Expertise honed through advanced training including craniofacial reconstructive surgery in the USA.
- Published research in esteemed medical journals, contributing to advancements in reconstructive techniques and patient care.
- Distinguished affiliations with leading medical societies in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
Dr. BERKHAN YILMAZ
Professional Journey and Expertise
Dr. Ber khan Yılmaz is a distinguished specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, bringing over two decades of dedicated experience to patient care. His career commenced with a foundational education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, followed by specialized training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine’s Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery department.
Further enriching his skill set, Dr. Yılmaz completed a distinguished fellowship at the Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, USA, from 1993 to 1998. This intensive period provided him with unparalleled experience in complex craniofacial reconstruction and advanced surgical techniques.
Education and Foundational Training
- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residency (1999).
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Doctorate (1993).
Clinical Experience and Contributions
- Acıbadem Health Group – Contributing to high-quality patient care and surgical outcomes.
- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Served as a Research Assistant, actively involved in academic and clinical advancements in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, USA – Visiting Fellow, gaining specialized expertise in craniofacial abnormalities and reconstructive procedures.
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
- Turkish Plastic Surgery Association
- Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Society of Aesthetic Face and Nose Surgery
Scholarly Contributions and Publications
Dr. Yılmaz has significantly contributed to the medical literature through his research and publications, focusing on critical areas within plastic and reconstructive surgery. His published works include case reports and studies detailing innovative approaches to head and neck reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, and specialized procedures like frontal sinus tumor removal. He has also explored the use of pharmacological agents for pain management post-facelift surgery and advancements in tissue engineering and flap prefabrication. Dr. Yılmaz’s research demonstrates a commitment to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes in complex reconstructive challenges.
- “Frontal Sinus Tumor Removal Using Forehead Line Incision and Osteoplastic Flap Approach: A Case Report”
- “A Case of Maxillofacial Trauma Requiring Reoperation”
- “Reconstruction with Local Flaps in Head and Neck Region Defects”
- “Skin Avulsion Injury during Endotracheal Tube Extubation – Case Report of an Unusual Complication”
- “Use of gabapentine (neurantin) for relief of intractable pain developed after face-lift surgery”
- “Gene Therapy with Adenovirus-Mediated VEGF Enhances Skin Flap Prefabrication”
- “Tissue Washing in Pediatric Extravasation Injuries”
- “A Technical Tip for Needle Guides in Otoplasty”
- “Effects of Hematoma on Short-Term Fate of Experimental Microvenous Autografts”
- “Contraction of Experimental Skin Flaps.”
- “Modified Protective Rat Vest.”
- “A Nerve and a Tendon Approximator.”