Snapshot Highlights
- Over two decades of dedicated surgical experience.
- Distinguished academic career with professorial appointments.
- Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Leadership roles in General Surgery departments.
- Active member of prominent international surgical societies.
Dr. TARIK ZAFER NURSAL
Professional Experience
Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal brings over two decades of comprehensive experience as a General Surgery Specialist, marked by significant leadership roles and academic contributions. His career journey includes impactful positions at prestigious institutions, demonstrating a consistent commitment to advancing surgical care. Most recently, he has been affiliated with the Acıbadem Health Group starting in 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Head of the General Surgery Department and a General Surgery Specialist at Private Emsey Hospital in Istanbul from 2021. His practice also encompassed a period of private practice from 2017 to 2021, allowing for focused patient care. Dr. Nursal’s academic career includes significant tenures at Başkent University Dr. Turgut Noyan Training and Research Hospital, Adana, where he held roles as General Surgery Specialist, Associate Professor, and Professor between 2012 and 2017. Earlier, he was instrumental as Chief Physician and Head of General Surgery at Private Medline Hospital, Adana, from 2009 to 2012. His foundational experience as a General Surgery Specialist and Assistant Professor at Başkent University in Adana spans from 1999 to 2009.
Education
Dr. Nursal’s distinguished educational background is a testament to his commitment to continuous learning and academic excellence in surgery. He attained the title of Professor from Capital University in 2014. His academic journey also includes an Associate Degree in Healthcare Business Administration from Anadolu University’s Open Education Faculty, completed between 2009 and 2011. He achieved the rank of Assoc. Prof. Dr. from Başkent University in 2005, following his role as Assistant Professor Dr. at the same institution in 2002. His core medical training was completed at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, where he graduated in 1993 and specialized in General Surgery in 1999.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal actively contributes to the surgical community through his memberships in several key professional organizations. These affiliations underscore his dedication to staying at the forefront of surgical advancements and best practices. His memberships include the European Hernia Society, the Turkish Surgery Association, the Turkish Cancer Research Foundation, the European Society of Endoscopic Surgery, the National Surgical Infection Society, the Cukurova Breast Diseases Association, the National Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, and the National Hernia Association. His engagement with these groups highlights a broad interest in various facets of general and specialized surgery.
Publications and Research Contributions
Dr. Nursal has made significant contributions to the medical literature through a diverse range of publications in impactful journals. His research spans critical areas within general surgery, including bariatric surgery outcomes, breast cancer management, and the use of advanced imaging and treatment modalities. Notable works include studies on atrial fibrillation risk after bariatric surgery, the significance of seroma cytology in breast cancer, and the necessity of PET/CT in early breast cancer management. He has also published research on surgical outcomes for patients on warfarin, innovations in pancreaticojejunostomy techniques, patient-oriented arteriovenous fistula creation for hemodialysis, and the role of immunonutrition in surgery. Furthermore, his research extends to the effects of statins on liver regeneration and the incidence of congenital hemolytic anemias in patients with cholelithiasis, as well as the psychological impact on breast cancer patients post-mastectomy.