Dr. Bekir Atik

Prof. Dr. Bekir Atik, MD, started his journey in the field of medicine and was recognized as an Associate Professor in 2007. His career took a significant turn in 2011 when he participated as a founding faculty member of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Medeniyet University.

Further strides in his career led to the conferral of the title of Professor in 2013. Dr. Atik's career is marked by his consistent engagement in scholarly activities, resulting in more than 100 national and international articles. This contribution is further amplified by numerous presentations of research papers at various national and international forums.

Within his field of expertise, Dr. Atik remains engaged in both practical applications of medicine and ongoing research. His career, particularly within the realm of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, is characterized by his commitment to contributing to his field through research and practice. His work in this area serves patients' needs while concurrently advancing the broader scientific understanding of these medical disciplines.

• M.D.: Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey, 1993.
• Residency: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialization, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey, 1997-2002.
• Fellowship
• Field of Study: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• University & Faculty (For residency programs): Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey, 1997-2002.
• Lectureship: Founding Lecturer, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey, 2002 – 2011.
• Associate Professorship: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011 – 2017.
• Professorship: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013 onwards.
• Additional Achievement: Established the Microsurgery Training and Research Laboratory at Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013 onwards.

• Freelance Physician, 2016 - present
• Professor, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 2013 - 2016
• Associate Professor, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 2011 - 2013
• Associate Professor, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, 2007 - 2011
• Assistant Professor, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, 2003 - 2007
• Head of Division / Science Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University, 2011 - 2016
• Head of Department / Science Department, Yüzüncü Yıl University Surgery, 2003 - 2011

• Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Turkish Reconstructive Micro Surgery Association
• Maxillofacial Surgeons Association
• Wound Care and Tissue Repair Association
• Turkish Medical Association

• Authored more than 100 articles published both nationally and internationally.
• Presented numerous research papers at various national and international forums.