Medical degree and specialty training
Medical degree
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from accredited Turkish medical faculty. Six-year medical school programme followed by Hippocratic Oath registration with the Turkish Medical Association.
Plastic surgery specialty training
Six-year specialty training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery completed at academic teaching hospital. Training included rotations in: aesthetic surgery (rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation), reconstructive surgery (post-trauma, post-cancer, congenital), microsurgery, hand surgery, and burn management. Specialty board examination passed at completion of training. Equivalent in scope and duration to UK FRCS(Plast), US ABPS, German Facharzt für Plastische Chirurgie, and other major Western specialty certifications.
International board certifications
FACS — Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons demonstrates equivalent surgical training, ethical standards, and continuing professional development to American Board of Surgery requirements. Fellowship is conferred only after rigorous review of training credentials, examination of clinical competence, and verification of ethical practice. Verify independently: facs.org/find-a-surgeon
FEBOPRAS — Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
European Board certification administered by UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists). The European equivalent to UK FRCS(Plast) and German Facharzt certification. Achieved through six-year specialty training plus comprehensive written and oral examination covering aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Recognised across all EU member states and is the highest standard for European plastic surgery practice. Verify independently: ebopras.eu
Academic appointment
Associate Professor — Gazi University
Active academic appointment at Gazi University, one of Turkey's leading public research universities with established Faculty of Medicine. Associate Professor rank reflects: completed PhD-equivalent academic dossier, peer-reviewed publication portfolio, teaching responsibilities, and contribution to academic plastic surgery in Turkey. Academic appointment is in addition to (not replacement for) clinical practice — ensures continuing engagement with current research and teaching responsibilities to next-generation surgeons.
PubMed-indexed publications
Active researcher with peer-reviewed publications indexed on PubMed (US National Library of Medicine). Publications cover plastic surgery techniques, outcomes research, and case reports. Active research engagement distinguishes academic-track surgeons from purely clinical practice — supports continuing professional development and exposure to current evidence base. Verify independently: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (search "Ayhan Erdal" or institutional affiliation).
Professional society memberships
- American College of Surgeons (FACS Fellow). Active fellow status with continuing professional development requirements.
- European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS). Active board certification.
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Active member; Turkey's primary plastic surgery professional body.
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Active member; ISAPS is the leading global organisation for aesthetic plastic surgery with stringent membership criteria.
- European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). Active membership.
Hospital affiliation
JCI-accredited hospital partner
All surgeries performed exclusively at A+ JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul. Joint Commission International (JCI) is the most rigorous global hospital accreditation standard. Same accreditation requirement applies as for top private hospitals worldwide (Wellington Hospital London, Cromwell Hospital London, HCA chains, leading US private hospitals).
JCI accreditation requires identical standards globally for: surgical site marking and time-out protocols, infection prevention and control, anaesthesia patient monitoring, medication management, post-operative observation, complication management protocols, sterilisation procedures, and emergency response capability. The accreditation is renewed every 3 years through on-site inspection. Verify hospital JCI status: jointcommissioninternational.org
How to independently verify credentials
Reputable surgeons welcome credential verification. The verification process for Dr. Erdal's credentials:
- Visit facs.org — search "Find a Surgeon" using Dr. Erdal's name. FACS Fellowship listing confirms US College of Surgeons certification.
- Visit ebopras.eu — board diplomate registry. FEBOPRAS certification listing confirms European Board status.
- Visit pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov — search Dr. Erdal's publications. Indexed publications confirm academic research activity.
- Visit isaps.org — ISAPS member directory. Member listing confirms international society membership.
- Verify hospital JCI status — jointcommissioninternational.org accredited organisations search.
This verification process should take 10–15 minutes and provides complete independent confirmation of all credentials claimed. If you cannot independently verify a surgeon's claimed credentials through public registries, that itself is a significant red flag — applicable to surgeons anywhere in the world.
Areas of specialty focus
- Liposuction body contouring: VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction, 360-degree circumferential liposuction, HD liposculpture (abdominal etching), targeted single-area procedures.
- Closed-approach rhinoplasty: Specialty focus with extensive technique experience and academic publication record.
- Mommy makeover combinations: Liposuction + tummy tuck + breast surgery for post-pregnancy body contouring.
- Combined procedures: Liposuction + BBL fat transfer, liposuction + breast augmentation/lift.
Continuing professional development
Active engagement with current best practices through:
- Annual ISAPS World Congress attendance and presentation
- European Board (FEBOPRAS) continuing education requirements
- FACS continuing professional development requirements
- Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery scientific meetings
- International conference attendance and academic presentations
- Peer-reviewed journal subscriptions and active research engagement
