Snapshot Highlights
- Specialist General Surgeon with over a decade of dedicated practice.
- Extensive experience gained at reputable institutions including Acıbadem Health Group.
- Published research in areas of genetic polymorphism and its relation to obesity and bariatric surgery.
- Active member of the Turkish Surgery Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber.
- Contributed significant work to peer-reviewed journals such as FABAD Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Turkish Journal of Biochemistry.
Dr. MEHMETHAN CIHAN
Professional Journey
Dr. Mehmedthan Cihan is a distinguished General Surgeon with a robust professional history in patient care and surgical innovation. His career commenced with a foundational role as a General Practitioner at Mucur State Hospital from 2011 to 2012, providing essential medical services. He then dedicated his early years as an Assistant Doctor at the Republic of Turkey Health Sciences University, Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital from 2012 to 2018, where he honed his surgical skills and gained comprehensive experience. Following his specialist training, Dr. Cihan served as a Specialist Doctor at Karaman State Hospital from 2018 to 2020, and subsequently at Karaman Training and Research Hospital in 2020, furthering his expertise in general surgery.
Demonstrating a commitment to advanced healthcare environments, Dr. Cihan joined the prestigious Acıbadem Health Group in 2022, continuing his impactful work within a leading healthcare network.
Education and Training
Dr. Mehmedthan Cihan completed his specialist training in General Surgery at the Health Sciences University Keçiören Training and Research Hospital in 2018. This rigorous program provided him with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in surgical procedures. His foundational medical education was obtained from the esteemed Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, where he graduated in 2011, laying the groundwork for his distinguished career in surgery.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
As a recognized member of the medical community, Dr. Cihan actively participates in professional organizations. He holds memberships in the Turkish Surgery Association, contributing to the advancement of surgical practices and knowledge sharing. He is also affiliated with the Istanbul Medical Chamber, adhering to the highest standards of medical ethics and professional conduct.
Academic and Research Contributions
Dr. Cihan has made significant contributions to medical literature through his published research. His work includes studies on the association between TP53 gene polymorphism and obesity, and an investigation into GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms in patients undergoing bariatric surgery, both published in the FABAD Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2021. He also co-authored a study on the activities of GST isozymes in stomach tissues of female obese patients, published in the Turkish Journal of Biochemistry.