Dr. Cenk Tokat

Dr. Cenk Tokat began his medical journey at Ankara University, where he obtained his degree in Medicine in 1999. This formed the foundation for his further specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which he pursued during an intensive residency program at Ege University's School of Medicine, concluded in 2005.

As part of his educational pursuits, Dr. Tokat attended a number of international training courses and conferences. These engagements played a key role in expanding his professional horizon and enhancing his surgical expertise.

Dr. Tokat further refined his skills while serving as an Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery specialist at Private Gazi Hospital until 2005. Following this, he established his private practice in Istanbul, where he continues to provide his expert services.

Dr. Tokat's professional repertoire is marked by experiences across various prestigious medical institutions. These include the Ege University School of Medicine's Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Private Buca Medical Clinic, Girne Martial Hospital, and Private Gazi Hospital. Each role he undertook has significantly contributed to his professional development.

During his residency at Ege University School of Medicine, Dr. Tokat extended his skills into craniofacial and microsurgery. He also gained invaluable experience in organ transplantation, notably participating in over a hundred liver transplantation procedures.

Dr. Tokat is also a dedicated member of the academic community, having presented 25 academic papers at both national and international conferences, as well as publishing 17 essays in recognized journals.

• M.D: Medicine, Ankara University, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1999.
• Residency: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey, 2005.
• Fellowships and additional trainings: Breast Surgery, Milan, Italy.
• Microsurgery, Bucharest, Romania and Heidelberg, Germany.

• Ege University School of Medicine Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Private Buca Medical Clinic Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
• Girne Martial Hospital: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
• Private Gazi Hospital, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

• Breast Surgery course in Milan
• Microsurgery course in Bucharest
• Microsurgery course in Heidelberg

• Turkish Board Of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Board

PUBLICATIONS

• Ozek C, Gundogan H, Bilkay U, Cankayali R, Guner U, C, Akin Y, Cagdas A. A case of total nasal agenesis accompanied by Tessier No 30 cleft. Ann Plast Surg; 2001 Jun; 46(6):663-4.
• Bilkay U, Gundogan H, Ozek C, C, Gurler T, Songur E, Cagdas A. Nasal dermoid sinus cysts and open rhinoplasty approach. Ann Plast Surg; 2001 Jul; 47(1):8-14.
• Ozek C, Gundogan H, Bilkay U , C,Gurler T, Songur E. Craniomaxillofacial fibrous dysplasia. J Craniofac Surg; 2002 May; 13(3):382-9.
• Bilkay U, C , Ozek C, Gundogan H, Gurler T, Tugsel Z, Songur E. Cancellous bone grafting in alveolar cleft repair: new experience. J Craniofac Surg; 2002 Sep; No:5 658-663.
• Bilkay U, C , Ozek C, Gundogan H, Erdem O, Gurler T, Cagdas A. Proteus syndrome; a case report and review of the literature. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg; 2003; 37(5): 307-310.
• Bilkay U, C , Erdem O, Ozek C, Cagdas A. Reconstruction of Congenital Absent columella: A case report. J Craniofac Surg; 2004 Jan; 15(1):60-3.
• Bilkay U, C, Helvaci E, Ozek C, Alper M. Free Fibula Flap Mandible Reconstruction in Benign Mandibular Lesions. J Craniofac Surg; 2004 Nov; 15(6):1002-9.
• Alper M, Gundogan H, C, Ozek C. Microsurgical reconstruction of hepatic artery during living donor liver transplantation. Microsurgery; 2005; 25(5):378-84.
• C , Bilkay U, Ozek C, Songur E. Van der Woude syndrome in twins. J Craniofac Surg; 2005 Sep; 16(5):936-9.
• Bilkay U, C, Helvaci E, Ozek C, Zekioglu o, Onat T, Songur E. Osteogenic capacity of tibial and cranial periosteum: Biochemical and histological study. J Craniofac Surg.

CITATIONS

• Bilkay U, C, Ozek C, Gundogan H, Gurler T, Tugsel Z, Songur E. Cancellous Bone Grafting in Alveolar Cleft Repair: New Experience. J Craniofac Surg; 2002 Sep; 13(5):658-663. Cited in:
• Nwoku A, Al Atel A, Al Shlash S, Oluyadi B, Ismail S. Retrospective Analysis of Secondary Alveolar Cleft Grafts using Iliac of Chin Bone. J Craniofac Surg; 2005 Sep; 16(5):864-868.
• Bilkay U, Gundogan H, Ozek C, C, Gurler T, Songur E, Cagdas A. Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cysts and the Role of Open Rhinoplasty. Ann Plast Surg; 2001 Jul; 47(1):8-14. Cited in:
• Rogers G, Proctor MR, Greene AK, Mulliken JB. Frontonasal Osteotomy to Facilitate Removal of an Intracranial Nasal Dermoid. J Craniofac Surg; 2005 Jul; 16(4):731-736.
• Gilbert RBS, Brockmeyer D, Park AH. A New Approach to the Reconstruction of Extensive Congenital Midline Nasal Defects. Laryngoscope; 2004 Oct; 114(10):1861-1863.
• Huisman TAGM, Schneider JFL, Kellenberger CJ et al. Developmental nasal midline masses in children: neurological evaluation. Eur Radiol; 2004 Feb; 14 (2): 243-249.
• Ozek C, Gundogan H, Bilkay U, Cankayali R, Guner U, C, Songur E, Akin Y, Cagdas A. A Case of Total Nasal Agenesis Accompanied by Tessier No. 30 Cleft. Ann Plast Surg; 2001 Jun; 46(6):663-664. Cited in:
• Kargi E, Acun C, Tomac N, Savranlar A, Dursun A, Babuccu O. Midline Cleft of the Lower Lip Associated with robinow syndrome. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg; 2004 Dec; 38(6):361-364.
• Ozek C, Gundogan H, Bilkay U, C, Gurler T, Songur E. Craniomaxillofacial Fibrous Dysplasia. J Craniofac Surg; 2002 May; 13(3):382-389. Cited in:
• Bilkay U, C, Helvaci E, Ozek C, Alper M. Free Fibula Flap Mandible Reconstruction in Benign Mandibular Lesions. J Craniofac Surg; 2004 Nov; 15(6):1002-1009.
• Chang YM, Shen YF, Lin HN, Tsai AHY, Tsai CY, Wei FC. Total Reconstruction and Rehabilitation with Vascularized Fibula Graft and Osseointegrated Teeth Implantation after Segmental Mandibulectomy for Fibrous Dysplasia. Plast Reconstr Surg; 2004 Apr; 113(4):1205-1208.
• Fitzpatrick KA, Taljanovic MS, Speer DP et al. Imaging findings of fibrous dysplasia with histopathologic and intraoperative correlation. AmJ Roentgenol; 2004 Jun; 182 (6): 1389-1398.