Dr. Gulcin Nujen Cardak

Dr. Gulcin Nujen Cardak is a highly respected figure in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and a Specialist in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Holding an illustrious medical degree from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, which she earned in 2004, Dr. Cardak has devoted herself to a career that truly makes a difference in people's lives.

In the early stages of her career, she spent a year and a half diligently serving as an emergency doctor. Her insatiable curiosity and passion for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery led her to sit for the specialization exam, which she successfully passed. Consequently, she was placed at the esteemed Şişli Training and Research Hospital Etfal in the Pediatrics department.

Nonetheless, her interest in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery remained undiminished. Consequently, she took the specialization exam once again, paving the way for her to commence her specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the highly reputed Dr. Lütfi Training and Research Hospital Kirdar in Istanbul.

Under the mentorship of a vibrant and successful team, Dr. Cardak honed her skills by participating in numerous microsurgical, reconstructive, and cosmetic operations. She was also actively involved in various scientific studies during her residency, contributing significantly to the field. In 2013, she passed her specialization exam, solidifying her position as a well-equipped specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Following her intensive training, Dr. Cardak fulfilled her mandatory service at the Kastamonu Dr. Münif State Hospital İslamoğlu and the Konya Numune Hospital. Her journey later led her to the Istanbul Pendik State Hospital, the Caginer Private Hospital, and Maya Estetik, where she gathered extensive experience and enriched her professional portfolio.

Today, Dr. Gulcin Nujen Cardak, serving patients with utmost dedication in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

• M.D., Medicine, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, 2004, Dicle, Turkey.
• Residency, Pediatrics, Şişli Training and Research Hospital Etfal, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Residency, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Lütfi Training and Research Hospital Kirdar, Completed in 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.

• Worked at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital from 2007 to 2014.
• Served at Pendik State Hospital from 2014 to 2015.
• Worked at Kastamonu State Hospital in 2014.
• Served at Private Caginer Hospital from 2016 to 2017.
• Currently working at Special Maya Aesthetics, a role she has held since 2019.

• Gönüllü M.E., Çardak G.N.A., Taylan G., Güvercin E. Pediatrik yaş grubu kondil fraktürlerinde açık ve kapalı tedavi yöntemlerin karşılaştırılması. Türk Palstik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği 34. Ulusal Kurultayı 2012.
• Temiz G., Gönüllü M.E., Taylan G., Çardak G.N.A., Demirel H., İnguinal bölgedeki komplike doku defektleri için farklı rekonstrüksiyon seçenekleri. Türk Palstik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği 34. Ulusal Kurultayı 2012.
• Çardak G.N.A., Gönüllü M.E., Filinte G.T., Aköz T. Dupuytren kontraktürü etyolojisine yeni bakış (Dupuytren kontraktürünün Türkiye toplumundaki etyolojik analizi) 13. Ulusal El ve Üst Ekstremite Cerrahisi Kongresi 2012.
• Çardak

• Gonullu, M. E., Filinte, G. T., Cardak, N. G. A., Kucuk, S., & Akoz, T. (2016). The surgical strategy for the intraorbital foreign bodies. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(7), 1785-1788.
• Filinte, G. T., Akan, İ. M., Çardak, G. N. A., Mutlu, Ö. Ö., & Aköz, T. (2015). Dilemma in pediatric mandible fractures: resorbable or metallic plates?. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg, 21(6), 509-513.
• Filinte, G. T., Akan, M., Temiz, G., Aycicek Cardak, G. N., & Gonullu, E. (2014). Applications of triangular glanular flap in hypospadias repairs for different purposes. Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery, 48(1), 34-37.
• Cardak, N. G. A., Fılınte, G. T., Gonullu, M. E., & Akoz, T. (2012). Thigh augmentation with calf prosthesis: a case report. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 35(7), 561-563.
• Gönüllü M.E., Taylan Filinte G., Ayçiçek Çardak N.G., Eker Uluçay G., Aköz T., A child with lip synechia and polydactyly; Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome: Case report. Türk Palstik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Dergisi.
• Filinte G.T., Karanfil H., Çardak G.N., Geçer M.E. (2012). What is the role of neck dissection in patients with T2 N0 tumors of lower lip? KBB ve BBC Dergisi 20(3), 109-113.