Prof. Dr. Özay Özkaya
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PROF. DR. ÖZAY ÖZKAYA
PROF. DR. ÖZAY ÖZKAYAAesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery

Specialized Areas of Interest

  • Significant weight loss
  • Body contouring after obesity surgery (post-bariatric surgery)
  • Aesthetic breast surgery
  • Reconstruction of the breast after cancer
  • Full body contouring
  • Facial and eye contour aesthetics

Prof. Dr. Özay Özkaya completed his middle and high school education with distinction at Antakya Ata College, and continued his studies at the Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He graduated in 1999 and earned the title of "Medical Doctor".

Before starting his career as a plastic surgeon, he aimed to understand human psychology. For this reason, between 1999 and 2001, he began his specialization in the Psychiatry Department at Marmara University. During this period, he worked with Prof. Dr. Esat Göktepe, one of the best psychiatrists in the world and Turkey, who also served as his mentor. In 2001, he began his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. During his specialty training, he focused heavily on Reconstructive Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery, while also leading experimental and clinical research projects alongside clinical duties.

Before becoming a specialist in Turkey, he became the first Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic surgeon in Turkey to be European Board Certified.

In 2007, he went to London, where he conducted studies on Post-Bariatric Surgery and Breast Reconstruction. In the same year, he passed the European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Qualification Exam (EBOPRAS), becoming the first plastic surgeon in Turkey to be European Board certified before becoming a specialist.

In 2008, after completing his specialty training in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery in Turkey, he established the Plastic Surgery Clinic in Yalova as part of his compulsory service. He was awarded a certificate of excellence for his specialized surgeries.

In 2010, he joined the teaching staff at the Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital's Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic. He carried out numerous successful surgeries in his clinic, especially in the fields of breast surgery, skin cancer, and post-bariatric surgery, and also provided training on these topics.

In 2013, his study on Abdominoplasty operations won first place in the "Best of Turkey" competition organized by the Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. In the same year, his numerous scientific works, book authorships, and conference and symposium speeches earned him the title of "Associate Professor".

In 2020, he achieved the title of "Professor".

Prof. Dr. Özay Özkaya, a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, has been meeting his patients at his private clinic in Nişantaşı since 2018.

Positions Held in Scientific Organizations

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Board Member

  • 2012-2014: Responsible for Membership and History
  • 2014-2016: Treasurer
  • 2019-2020: Secretary General

Membership in Scientific Societies

  • TPRECD: Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • ISAPS: International Society of Aesthetic Surgery
  • EPCD: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
  • RMCD: Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Active Member

Prof. Dr. Özay Özkaya, with his extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, has made it his principle to provide his patients with the most up-to-date treatment options. He has closely followed the latest developments in his field through numerous surgeries, over 100 scientific articles and presentations, and active participation in national and international conferences, symposiums, and courses. In addition to his intense clinical and surgical work, he continues to share his knowledge and expertise as a trainer at scientific conferences, symposiums, and courses.

Prof. Dr. Özay Özkaya

Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

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