Prof. Dr. Ahmet Alponat
General Surgery
About Ahmet Alponat
Prof. Ahmet Alponat is a General Surgery specialist with a medical degree from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He advanced in academia and was appointed professor in 2003. Since 2008, he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, where he continues to work in both clinical practice and teaching.
His main clinical interests are endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, especially hernia surgery and oncologic procedures. He is a member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society, the Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association of Turkey, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia, the National Surgical Association, and the Hernia Association. He also contributes to the Kocaeli Surgical Association, Kocaeli Medical Chamber, and Kocaeli Cancer Association.
Education
- 2003 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 1997 – 2003 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1992 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
- 1985 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2008 Acibadem Health Group
- 1994 – 2008 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
- 2002 University of Hamburg, Germany, Endoscopy Center, Clinical Observer
- 1995 – 1996 Clinic of Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Endoscopy Center, National University Hospital
- 1992 – 1994 Elmadag State Hospital, Ankara
- 1986 – 1992 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Residency Training
- 1991 Clinic of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Clinical Observer
- 1989 Royal Free Hospital Department of Surgery, London, Clinical Observer
Professional Memberships
- Kocaeli Cancer Association
- Hernia Association
- National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society
- Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association of Turkey
- Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
- Kocaeli Surgical Association
- Kocaeli Medical Chamber
- National Surgical Association
Selected Publications
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria and splenic hemangiomas in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: a case report and literature review. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2009 Mar; 20 Kocaman O, Alponat A, Aygun C, Gürbüz Y, Sarisoy HT, Celebi A, Sentürk O, Hülagü S.
- Degloving injury of pelvis treated by internal fixation and omental flap reconstruction. J Trauma. 2006 Sep 6(3): 749-751 Şarlak AY, Buluç L, Alc T, Alponat A.
- Mesenchymal hamartoma of the liver in adulthood:immunohistochemical profiles, clinical and histopathological features in two patients. Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery. ,2005 Gürbüz Y, Turan G, Utkan Z, Alponat A.
- Open tension free Cooper ligament repair for femoral hernias. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 59 (9): 1008-10, 2005 Gönüllü N, Alponat A, Cubukcu A.
- Carboxymethylcellulose coated on visceral face of polypropylene mesh prevents adhesion without impairing wound healing in incisional hernia model in rat. Hernia. 7: 130-133, 2003 Yelimlieş B, Alponat A, Çubukçu A, Kuru M, Öz S, Erçin C, Gönüllü N.
- Is minisite cholecystectomy less invasive? A prospective randomized study comparing minisite and conventional cholecystectomies. World Journal of Surgery. 26: 1437-1440, 2002 Alponat A, Çubukçu A, Gönüllü N, Cantürk Z, Özbay O.
- Prevention of adhesions by Seprafilm, an absorbable adhesion barrier: An incisional hernia model in rats Short communication. American Surgeon. 9: 818-819, 1997
- Effects of physical barriers in prevention of adhesions: An incisional hernia model in rats Journal of Surgical Research. 68: 126-132, 1997
- Early international results of laparoscopic gastrectomies. Surgical Endoscopy. 11:650-652, 1997
- Expression of differential nitric oxide synthase isoforms in human normal gastric mucosa and gastric cancer tissue Moochhala S. Alponat A. Carcinogenesis. 18 (9): 1841-1845, 1997
Schedule your appointment with Prof. Dr. Ahmet Alponat
Choose a date and time that suits you. Our international patient team will check availability and confirm your appointment — usually within 24 hours.
- 1Choose your date & timePick a preferred day and time slot for your visit.
- 2Share your detailsTell us how to reach you and anything we should know.
- 3We confirm with youOur team confirms the appointment by phone or email.
Request your appointment
This request goes directly to this doctor’s schedule.
Your information stays strictly confidential and is used only to arrange your care.