Snapshot Highlights

• Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
• Extensive international experience with subspecialty training in New Zealand and Australia
• Specialized training in Cleft Lip-Palate and Jaw Surgery in Taiwan
• Published research in leading peer-reviewed journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
• Dual qualification as a Plastic Surgeon and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. HAKAN AGIR

Dr. Hakan Agir is a distinguished Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with a profound international background and specialized expertise in craniofacial surgery and cleft lip and palate treatment. His journey in plastic surgery spans over two decades, marked by rigorous training and practice across multiple continents, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the field.

Professional Experience

Dr. Agir brings a wealth of experience from prominent institutions worldwide. Since 2020, he has been a key member of the Acıbadem Health Group, contributing his advanced surgical skills. Prior to this, he served as a Consultant Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Wellington Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hamilton Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery in New Zealand from 2011 to 2012. His tenure at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2006 to 2011, and later from 2012 to 2016, further honed his academic and clinical acumen in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. His earlier career included valuable fellowships in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at the Craniofacial Centre in Adelaide, Australia (2000-2001), and in Cleft Lip-Palate and Jaw Surgery at Taiwan CG Memorial Hospital (2006). He also completed a subspecialty in Head-Neck and Oral-Facial-Maxillofacial Surgery in New Zealand (2004-2005). His early surgical training included Plastic Surgery at Diyarbakir Military Hospital (1997-1998).

Education and Qualifications

Dr. Agir’s educational foundation is exceptionally strong, reflecting his commitment to excellence in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed his initial Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery training at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine between 1991 and 1997. His pursuit of specialized knowledge led him to advanced training and fellowships internationally. He obtained specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through the Medical Specialization Board Decision in 2013, following extensive training. Notably, he was accredited as a Plastic Surgeon by the New Zealand Medical Council in 2012. His expertise in complex reconstructive procedures is underscored by his achievement of the European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Examination (FEBOPRAS) in 2009. His academic career includes positions as Associate Professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and Professor in 2015. He also undertook further specialized training in Denmark at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Rigshospital, University of Copenhagen in 1996.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Dr. Agir is a highly respected member of numerous prestigious national and international medical societies, demonstrating his active engagement and leadership within the plastic surgery community. His affiliations include the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, the Asia-Pacific Cleft / Craniofacial Society, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association, and the Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Association, the Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Australia-New Zealand Head &Neck Society, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. His commitment to the medical profession is further evidenced by his membership in the Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber).

Publications and Research

Dr. Agir has made significant contributions to the scientific literature, with numerous publications in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. His research interests span various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on craniofacial anomalies and reconstructive techniques. Notable publications include work on the use of acellular dermal matrix in cleft palate repair, primary treatment timing for cleft lip, and case reports on rare pediatric conditions like Fourniers gangrene. He has also published on complex reconstructive challenges, such as managing Li-Fraumeni syndrome with sequential free flaps and using distally based posterior interosseous flaps for hand reconstruction. His research also delves into microvascular techniques, including a simple and reliable diamond technique for microvascular anastomosis, and analyses of fracture patterns in mandibular fractures. His collaborative work includes contributions to studies on unilateral cleft lip and palate management, published in leading journals such as the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.