About me

Ankara About me

Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy

Ankara About me

Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy graduated from TED Ankara College in 1998 and completed her medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.

She completed her General Surgery Residency at the Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, earning the title of specialist in 2012.

In 2019, she became an Associate Professor, and as of November 2024, she received the title of Professor. She currently serves as a Professor at the Department of General Surgery, Ankara Medipol University.

Career and Professional Experience

Between 2012 and 2014, Prof. Dr. Ayvazoğlu Soy completed her state service obligation at Muş State Hospital. Afterwards, she began her academic career at the Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.

From 2014 to 2022, she worked at the same institution as a specialist, faculty member, and associate professor, actively participating in liver and kidney transplantation surgeries, arteriovenous fistula operations, and general surgical procedures.

She also served as Deputy Head of the Liver Transplantation Unit at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital (2016–2017) and as Director of the International Patient Department at Başkent University Ankara Hospital (2020–2022).

To date, she has participated in more than 1000 kidney transplantations, nearly 300 liver transplantations, over 100 arteriovenous fistula surgeries, and more than 1500 general surgical operations.

As of November 2022, she continues her career within the Acıbadem–Bayındır Healthcare Group.

Areas of Expertise

  • Breast Surgery

Diagnosis and treatment of breast masses, cysts, and fibroadenomas; breast cancer surgery (breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy), sentinel lymph node biopsy, and oncoplastic approaches.

  • Endocrine Surgery

Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases. Modern surgical practices for goiter, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and adrenal tumors.

  • Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery

Advanced surgery of liver, pancreas, and biliary tract diseases. Her main focus includes liver tumors, choledochal stones, gallbladder diseases, and pancreatic tumors.

  • Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery

Diagnosis and treatment of stomach and esophageal disorders, including surgeries for reflux, hiatal hernia, and gastric cancer.

  • Colorectal Surgery

Surgical management of colon and rectal cancers, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases.

  • Proctology

Current approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal sinus diseases.

  • Hernia Surgery

Open or laparoscopic repair of inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and hiatal hernias.

  • Soft Tissue and Skin Surgery

Surgical removal of subcutaneous masses (lipoma, epidermal cysts), moles, and suspicious skin lesions.

Scientific Publications and Academic Contributions

Prof. Dr. Ayvazoğlu Soy has authored nearly 100 articles published in internationally indexed journals, received over 500 citations, and presented more than 200 scientific papers.

Her research interests include organ transplant surgery, post-transplant complication management, vascular surgery, surgical practices during the COVID-19 period, and immunological processes.

She has also contributed as a chapter author to several medical books in both Turkish and English.

Academic Memberships

  • International College of Surgeons (ICS) – Member (2016)
  • The Turkic World Transplantation Society – Member (2015)
  • The Transplantation Society (TTS) – Member (2015)
  • Turkish Surgical Association – Member (2014)
  • Turkish Transplantation Society – Member (2014)
  • Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) – Member (2014)
  • Ankara Surgical Society – Member (2010)

Current Position and Patient Consultations

Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy continues her academic career as a Professor at Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.

She also sees patients in her private clinic in Çankaya, providing consultations and follow-up care in general surgery and post-transplant management.