Medical assessment first
Suitability depends on individual medical evaluation by the surgical team.
Credentials & verification
Trust should be built on verified medical information
Breast reconstruction decisions deserve qualified medical guidance and transparent communication. Your care is led by a named, board-certified surgeon with verifiable credentials.
Named, board-certified surgeonHospital-based planningVerifiable credentials
Your Surgical Team
Care led by a named, board-certified surgeon
Reconstruction should never be led by an anonymous institution. Your case is reviewed and planned by a named, verifiable surgeon.
Dr. Cemil Işık
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon
Dr. Işık is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon whose training included focused work in microsurgery. Breast reconstruction after breast cancer is among the procedures he offers, always following individual medical assessment.
- Double board-certified — Turkish Board of Plastic Surgery and the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
- Assistant Professor, Nişantaşı University Faculty of Medicine
- Medical degree — Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
- Specialized training in maxillofacial surgery and microsurgery — Selçuk University
- Active member, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
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Academic Background
An active academic and research career
Dr. Işık combines clinical practice with university-level teaching and research — not only a clinical title, but an ongoing academic record.
Medical degree
Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine.
Specialization
Maxillofacial surgery and microsurgery, Selçuk University, under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Zekeriya Tosun.
Academic role
Assistant Professor, Nişantaşı University, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — teaching 4th- and 5th-year medical students and conducting scientific research.
Congress recognition
First Prize at the Turkish Plastic Surgery Congress in both 2020 and 2021, for research in 3D surgical planning and ear reconstruction.
Academic details are drawn from Dr. Işık's own published professional profile.
Verified Credentials
Certifications you can independently verify
These credentials are issued by recognized medical boards and the Turkish government, not by this website.
HealthTürkiye Verified
Registered on the Republic of Turkey's official health tourism verification platform.
Turkish Board Verified
Board-certified by the Turkish Board of Plastic Surgery.
EBOPRAS Verified
Board-certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
This certificate is issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Health Services, authorizing international health tourism activity under Turkey's official health tourism regulation.
This authorization is held by Dr. Cemil Işık's own practice (Uzm. Dr. Cemil Işık Muayenehanesi), not by Istanbul Breast Reconstruction Group. It is shown here for reference and can be independently verified through the Republic of Turkey's official verification portal.
Insights from the surgeon
Articles by Dr. Cemil Işık
Reading written by the surgeon, published on his own professional website.
Surgical coordination
Coordinated, surgeon-led planning
Reconstruction planning may involve coordinated clinical and support steps, always guided by qualified medical assessment.
Coordinated planning
When appropriate, planning may include hospital timing, recovery needs, and clear patient communication.
Hospital-based care
Surgery takes place in an accredited hospital
Breast reconstruction is planned within an appropriate, accredited medical care setting.
Where surgery takes place
BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital
Dr. Cemil Işık performs surgeries within this internationally accredited facility.
A+ HospitalJCI AccreditedTemos Accredited
Structured clinical care
Planning assumes an appropriate medical environment rather than a tourism package.
Care team clarity
Roles and communication pathways are explained clearly throughout the care pathway.
International coordination
International patient support should follow the medical plan
International coordination may support communication, scheduling, and patient guidance, but it should never replace qualified medical assessment or responsible surgical planning.
Clear communication
Patients should understand what information is general guidance and what requires medical review.
Step-by-step support
Coordination should help patients move through the pathway without rushed decisions.
Medical direction first
Travel and logistics should follow medical direction rather than lead the decision.
Language and clarity
Communication should be understandable, transparent, and free from exaggerated claims.
Privacy & communication
Medical communication should be careful, private, and consent-based
Patients may need to share sensitive information during the care pathway. Any medical communication, document sharing, or follow-up process should be handled with clear consent and appropriate privacy standards.
Consent before sensitive sharing
Patients should understand what information is requested and why.
Approved communication channels
Sensitive medical information should not be collected through random public forms.
Clear boundaries
Online communication may support preliminary guidance but should not confirm treatment suitability.
Responsible follow-up
Follow-up communication should be clear, documented, and aligned with the care pathway.
Common questions
About the surgeon and credentials
Verifiable, factual answers about who leads care and how the credentials can be checked.
Who is a board-certified breast reconstruction surgeon in Istanbul?
Dr. Cemil Işık is a double board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon — certified by the Turkish Board of Plastic Surgery and the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) — and an Assistant Professor at Nişantaşı University Faculty of Medicine. He leads breast reconstruction care within Istanbul Breast Reconstruction Group.
How can I verify the surgeon's credentials?
Board certifications are issued by the Turkish Board of Plastic Surgery and EBOPRAS, and the health-tourism authorization is issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health — all independently verifiable through their official portals.
Responsible next step
Start with careful review and clear communication
Share your reconstruction interest and receive guidance on the next appropriate step.
Start with a responsible case review.
Treatment suitability, outcome, and recovery timing depend on individual medical review.