Dr. Cengiz Acikel

Dr. Cengiz Acikel holds a specialization in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. He obtained his medical degree from the GATA Medical Faculty in 1988. After his graduation, Dr. Acikel completed his residency training at GATA's Department of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1997.

Upon the completion of his residency, Dr. Acikel joined the GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. There, he fulfilled roles as a specialist physician and assistant professor. In 2005, he was appointed as an associate professor of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Acikel extended his professional experience internationally by serving as a research fellow at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, USA from 2002 to 2003. After this, he returned to his home country and retired from GATA in 2009. Subsequently, he joined the faculty of Acıbadem University's Medical School.

In 2012, Dr. Acikel received a permanent professorship at Acıbadem University. However, he chose to step down from his faculty position in 2014. Since then, Dr. Acikel has been practicing privately in Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey.

Over the years, Dr. Acikel has contributed significantly to the medical field. He has authored 77 scientific articles published in national and international journals. He has also delivered 91 oral and poster presentations at numerous national and international conferences. In addition, he has contributed two book excerpts to the medical literature and has a patented design, demonstrating his innovative inclination in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Doctor Acikel is well-recognized in Istanbul, Turkey, for his extensive experience in plastic surgery. Since stepping down from his academic post at Acıbadem University in 2014, he has been practicing as a freelance physician in Batı Ataşehir.

• M.D. in Medicine, GATA (Gulhane Military Medical Academy) Medical School, Ankara, Turkey, 1982-1988.
• Residency in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, GATA (Gulhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara, Turkey, 1991-1997.
• Research Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA, 2002-2003.
• In terms of professional experience, Dr. Acikel has served in several esteemed institutions:
• Specialist and Assistant Professor, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Physician, Marshal Cakmak Military Hospital.
• Faculty Member, Acıbadem University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009-2014.
• Physician, Private Acıbadem Hospital, Kozyatağı, Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Private Practice, Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014-present.

• General Practitioner, 3rd Army Staff Group Command, Erzincan, Turkey, 1989-1991.
• Residency in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, GATA (Gulhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara, Turkey, 1991-1997.
• Specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 1997-2000.
• Assistant Professor, Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2000-2005.
• Associate Professor, Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2005-2006.
• Associate Professor, Maresal Cakmak Military Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey, 2006.
• Associate Professor, GATA (Gulhane Military Medical Academy), Department of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Ankara, Turkey, 2007-2009.
• Associate Professor, Private Acibadem Hospital, Kozyatagi, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2009.
• Associate Professor, Acıbadem University, Department of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, 2010-2012.
• Professor, Acıbadem University, Department of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, September 2012 – October 2014.
• Private Practice, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey, from October 2014 – Present.

• Turkish Society of Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons.