Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD

I got a temporal lift, eyebrow lift and PRP treatment by Gurkan. He is without doubt the sweetest surgeon I’ve been to, really understanding with what I wanted and we actually decided not to do one other thing I wanted because he didn’t think it would suit my face when mixing with the lifts. So i appreciate his honesty so much, and I am really happy with the results.

I had a good experience with this doctor and the result looks good as discussed with him during consultation. The recovery has been smooth with minimal pain and the team has been very attentive in following up.

This experience from start to finish has been exceptional. The communication, attention to detail and professionalism of the Doctor and his entire staff exceeded my expectations. And the results of my procedure were amazing. The final result is perfect.

Navigating the world of international medical care can be a daunting experience, particularly when considering complex, high-stakes surgeries abroad. Like many, I faced the familiar whirlwind of Google reviews, uncertainty, and the critical decision of entrusting my health and well-being to a physician in a foreign system. That said, my experience with Dr. Gurkan and his team has fundamentally redefined my expectations of patient care, surgical excellence, and the overseas healthcare journey.

First and foremost, Dr. Gurkan is a true visionary—a master of his craft whose talent, attention to detail, and patient-centered approach are unmatched. He has the unique ability to align his vast expertise with a patient’s vision while maintaining a focus on realistic expectations and measurable results. This approach is not only evident in his work but also shines through in his interviews and public discussions, where he emphasizes the importance of seeing surgery through the patient’s eyes.

From the first consultation to post-operative care, Dr. Gurkan exceeded every expectation I had, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to curate an exceptional clinical and administrative team. While Dr. Gurkan’s surgical expertise deserves all the accolades it receives, the seamless experience he provides is largely due to the structure and execution of his team’s efforts, which ensure patient needs are met with precision, empathy, and professionalism.

The Team

Dr. Gurkan’s clinical team operates with the same vision and purpose as the doctor himself, providing a cohesive, reassuring, and world-class standard of care. Every touchpoint—from the hospital staff to the nursing team—is aligned with his mission to provide patients with not only the best outcomes but also the best overall experience.

Equally impressive is his administrative team. In the midst of uncertainty, particularly as an overseas patient navigating the complexities of the Turkish healthcare system, Dr. Gurkan’s coordinators are the unsung heroes of the process. My coordinator, Sevde, was a pillar of support—attentive, proactive, and consistently available to guide me through every step. From logistics to personal reassurance, her role was invaluable in turning a potentially overwhelming process into an experience of trust and care.

The Facilities and Standards

Dr. Gurkan’s hospital affiliations and clinical standards provide an added layer of confidence. In a system where variability can be a concern, the doctor’s high expectations for patient treatment extend to the facilities and personnel he works with. This level of oversight guarantees a consistent and predictable standard of care, which is crucial for patients traveling from abroad.

Closing Thoughts

Dr. Gurkan is more than a surgeon—he is a leader, a visionary, and someone who truly understands the patient-physician relationship. In a field where trust can often feel transactional, Dr. Gurkan has restored my faith in what that relationship should be. He has set the bar exceptionally high, not only for his craft but for how patients should be treated holistically.

Thank you, Dr. Gurkan, for your care, expertise, and vision. Thank you to your incredible team for rallying around me and ensuring I felt supported throughout this process. To anyone considering surgery abroad, I cannot recommend Dr. Gurkan highly enough—he has redefined excellence in every way.

I will be back, and I will do so with full trust and confidence.

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I had Genioplasty surgery in May with Dr Gurkan and I am extremely pleased with the results and my experience with Dr Gurkan. It was evident from my first consultation he knew exactly what he was doing, he had state of the art technology and we spent a great deal of time discussing the desired outcome and surgery process involved during our first face to face consultation.

From my X-ray results it made more sense to perform a sliding Genioplasty to set my chin back due to the structure of my chin and tissue deposits in that area. After our first consultation I felt confident and reassured that Dr Gurkan was an expert in this field and he certainly was. It has taken a few months to heal nicely as I had an incision performed under my chin instead of the inside of my mouth due to the nature of the surgery but I could see my results already a week after surgery and now 4-5 months on it has healed nicely and I am overjoyed with the results. It is extremely natural and subtly performed which is what my desired outcome was!

The reason I have given 4 starts instead of 5 I felt the whole communication and organisation could have been better. The team with Dr Gurkan at the Office were lovely but as expected there is a communication barrier and the only means to communicate is through google translate. This didn’t bother me really as it’s expected when you’re having surgery in a different country and Dr Gurkan spoke perfect English but it’s just a forewarning. I would say the area that let them down the most was the organisation, I found if I had queries beforehand it would take days to respond, and any responses were sometimes vague or difficult to interpret. When I arrived in Turkey I had to have an X-ray, no appointment or address details was provided, it was suddenly whatsapped to me on the day and was told I had to be there within the hour. And the same with post op visits it added to the stress of preparing and recovering from surgery and I think it could have been organised more effectively. There was also an issue with money but admittedly this was more my mistake. I think a lot of confusion could be avoided if they provided documentation pre surgery on all the address details, money and agreed price and currency, name of team members and the process involved pre and post surgery details. Travelling overseas for surgery is a scary experience so it should be as smooth as possible for the patient and unfortunately this is where they lacked.

I had rhinoplasty surgery about 1 year ago. I had a slight bone protrusion in my nose and in addition, I had difficulty breathing due to nasal flesh. Since I was always told that nose surgery was difficult, it took a long time to decide on surgery, but I was not happy with my appearance. I contacted his team and had a preoperative consultation with Mr. Gurkan before the surgery. We talked in detail about what kind of nose I wanted, which noses I did not like and all the questions I had in mind. Mr. Gurkan was very friendly and warm. He answered all my questions without getting bored. I surrendered myself to the hands of talented Mr. Gurkan with infinite confidence. After a successful surgery, Mr. Gurkan and his team were in constant communication with me. I wanted a natural nose and so it was. My recovery process was very fast, I started working at home after 3 days, and after 1 week I was already back to work. I wish I had this surgery earlier. I am getting really nice feedback from my friends who know my surgery process. For those who don't know, no one understands that I had a nose surgery unless I tell them. Just as I wanted. I am very happy to complete this process with a professional doctor who follow advanced technology and his team . Many thanks to Mr. Gurkan and his team.

I am so pleased to have chosen Dr. Gurkan for my chin surgery. It has been life changing for me, I wish I would have done it years ago. There were pros and cons for travelling to Istanbul for surgery from the UK, I did find it more stressful being abroad and not knowing the language. Although, I did have to take my toddler with me, which anyone reading would probably think an insane idea, it was. However, it was all worth it as Dr. Gurkan is a very talented surgeon and I was able to afford to have an implant and under chin fat removal, which added to better results. The team were helpful, if you are travelling from overseas, I would recommend following their advice and staying in a nice hotel that can organise taxis for you. It’s definitely worth factoring it in as part of the overall cost, as we stayed in an Airbnb which made it more stressful. The clinic and hospital are in different parts of the city, and you have to be at the hospital very early, so if you stay in a decent hotel they will be able to help with organising taxis/ directions.

Dr Gurkan is friendly and welcoming, and his team did their best to answer all my questions. I think you have to bear in mind that it’s a different country, so culturally there is a different approach to customer service, and the communication was sometimes a bit difficult, but I understood that this would be the case when choosing to have a medical procedure overseas. The hospital was nice, the staff didn’t really speak much English but they utilised google translate, and they were all very friendly so I felt reassured. Although I think they thought I was mad when I asked to see Dr. Gurkan before having the anaesthesia, but I suddenly got very worried. When he came into the theatre, he was very calm and reassuring.

It has been around 5 months since my surgery, and I genuinely feel so much better about myself. I also really think that after lots of research into surgeons in the UK, Dr Gurkan is far more qualified and talented. I’m so happy I was brave enough to go for it!

I had surgery 14 years ago, do not think about another doctor, you are in the right place. A doctor who follows advanced technology. Good doctor for good results. Trust me! The best you can find doctor.

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