Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt is a renowned reconstructive plastic surgeon in Turkey with over 22 years of experience. He is currently working at the Plastic Surgery Department of the Medistate Clinic in Turkey.
He successfully performs operations to help patients recover from burns of varying degrees. He also performs plastic surgery on the face, chest, and other areas.
In addition, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt specializes in reconstructive operations on the hand and maxillofacial area.

Educational Background
- Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt completed his primary education in the USA and then attended Istanbul Private Moda Schools for his secondary and high school education.
- 1986-1995: Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt received his medical degree from the Medical Faculty of Gulhane Military Medical Academy.
- 1995-2001: He further completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey.
- 2011-2012 - Dr. Bozkurt completed a course in hand surgery at the National Medical Council.
Professional Career
- 1992 -1995: Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt served as a Medical Lieutenant in the Bolu 2nd Commando Brigade.
- 1995: He trained as an observer at Orthopädie Klinik König Ludwig-Haus in Würzburg, Germany
- He also volunteered at medical centers in the USA, including the State University of New York Health Science Centre and The Glasgold Group in New Jersey.
- He started his career as a plastic surgeon at the Diyarbakır Military Hospital and then served at Kyrenia Military Hospital.
- 2001- 2003: Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt worked as a Chief of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Diyarbakır Military Hospital in Diyarbakır, Turkey
- 2003-2004: He also worked as a Chief of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Girne Military Hospital in Cyprus.
- 2006-2007: As a research fellow, he visited the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Microsurgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA.
- 2005- 2010: Dr. Bozkurt was an Assistant Professor at the Dicle University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
- 2010-2012: He worked as a Clinical Fellow in Microsurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- 2013: He also worked as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the National Medical Speciality Board.
- 2013: He worked as an Associate Professor at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
- 2013-2017: He worked as an Associate Professor at the Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul, Turkey.
- 2017- 2018: Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt further pursued his teaching career as a professor at the Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul, Turkey.
- 2017-2018: He also served as a Professor and Founder Member of the Bioengineering Faculty of Health Science University in İstanbul, Turkey.
Awards
Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt received the following awards for his accomplishments:
- 1989: Highest Cumulative Average Point in 3rd year of Medical School
- 1992: Graduated with Honors from Medical School
- 1995: Super Achievement Award in Second Commando Brigade
- 2001: Second Winner, Research Competition Day, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Memberships
Dr. Mehmet Bozkurt is a member of the following medical societies:
- Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
- Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
- IFATS (International Fat Association)
- Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity
- The Society of Stem Cell and Cellular Treatment
- ISBI (International Society for Burn Injuries)
Publications
- Dr. Bozkurt has published nearly 100 articles in international journals and 50 articles in national journals.
- He has served as a session chair presented at multiple scientific congresses, and has significantly contributed to medical research in plastic and reconstructive surgery.