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Prof. Hakan Agir

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

Work experience: over 28 years

Languages: English

English

Türkçe

Asem Sakenova

Experts Medical patient

Ameloblastoma

Almost an year ago I got an incredible help from Dr. Natalia. The determining the diagnosis and looking for right treatment was scary experience for me but Dr. Natalia not only confidently organised the process but also supported me morally. I am so thankful to her for finding me a perfect surgeon Prof. Hakan Agir and scheduling the whole process. She always was ready to give me detailed response on all my questions. After surgery in June 2022 I went to Istanbul two more times for examinations in October 2022 and March 2023 and these both times Dr. Natalia was there to help me with communication with doctors and organising my visit to Turkey.
Thank you Natalia!

17/03/2023

Gökçen Alaca

Verified review

Reconstructive surgery after an injury

Since I work as a pediatric physiotherapist at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, I have long had the chance to witness the true miracles performed by my respected doctor Hakan Ağır. Therefore, when a similar problem affected me personally, he was the first person I turned to.
And I’m so glad I did… Detailed explanations at every stage, a calm and extremely precise approach during the procedure, attentive care afterwards, and clear guidance on next steps — and, most importantly, craftsmanship of the highest level. I sincerely thank my doctor Hakan for all of this, who can rightly be called “an entire team in one person.”
I’m grateful you exist, doctor. You are so professional that modesty simply does not suit you.

05/01/2026

Harika Bodur Ozturk

Verified review

Cleft lip in a child

A surgeon who successfully handles complex cases 👌🏻. I have known him since his specialization years. As a colleague, I can say that he is modest, polite, and at the same time an excellent surgeon.

24/10/2025

Bobby Bayreva

Verified review

Cleft lip in a child

Extremely polite and professional care. We were left with very warm impressions of the entire team. I recommend the clinic to everyone. Special thanks to the staff (Corridor 4B): Gamze Kadar, Tarik Mahrikule, Samet Kuru, Hilal Nurkaya Sudenir Cimen, Sirma Cakir, Mariana Koyluoglu, Nilufer Ismail. We also experienced dedication, professionalism, and above all, genuine humanity from Hakan Ağır.

02/07/2025

George K.

cleft palate

My son was born with a cleft. We traveled to Europe for several surgeries and saw top-notch doctors. The last and greatest was Dr. Hakan. He is an artist in his field. In addition, he clearly explains all procedures to parents. I recommend Dr. Hakan Aguir and acibadem hospital!

Vadim

cleft palate

Hakan Agir is a plastic surgeon with golden hands. He performed a real miracle - saved our son from a congenital defect that several doctors in our homeland could not cope with. And Dr. Hakan - sewed up the cleft. I found out that he also performs other operations in the maxillofacial area and former patients are very grateful to him and call him DOCTOR with a capital letter.

Anya Blokska

cleft palate

Our favorite doctor is Hakan Agir. He performed a cleft palate surgery on our daughter. It's been 3 years, now everything is great. I recommend the doctor to everyone who has children with the same diagnosis.

Valentina Ivanova

Cleft lip and soft palate

My daughter had a cleft palate and cleft lip. We did the surgery in Turkey with plastic surgeon Hakan Agir. After 2 years, there are almost no traces on the lip. The child also began to speak better. I am very satisfied with the doctor. I will recommend him. An excellent specialist.

Vera Nikitin

cleft palate

Hakan Agir sewed up our daughter's lip so that the scars are almost invisible. Thank you very much. He operated in the Acibadem clinic.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Work experience: over 28 years

Achievements and awards

Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences

Certificate of Qualification from the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery (2007, 2016)

2009 — Successful completion of the European Board Examination in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)

2012 — Officially certified to practice plastic surgery in New Zealand

Author of more than 42 scientific publications in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery

Before and after of
Prof. Hakan Agir

Cleft lip and soft palate

Hakan Agir about the treatment of cleft lip

About Professor Hakan Agir

Specialization

Treatment of cleft lip and palate
Maxillofacial surgery
Cranio-maxillofacial surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Microsurgery and microvascular techniques
Reconstruction after trauma
Reconstruction after cancer surgery
Soft tissue reconstruction
Head and neck surgery

Education, courses and certifications

1991 Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
1996 Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Rigs Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery
1997 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
2001 Australia, Adelaide, Craniomaxillofacial Surgery / Senior Specialist
2004 Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2005 New Zealand, Wellington, Head and Neck Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery / Master
2006 Taiwan CG Memorial Hospital, Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment and Maxillofacial Surgery
2007 Qualification of the Turkish Association of Plastic Surgery
2007 Faculty of Medicine of Kocaeli University / associate professor
2009 European Specialization Examination in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
2012 Medical Council of New Zealand / Equivalence of plastic surgeon in the country / work permit
2012 Medical Specialization Council Dental, facial and maxillofacial surgery
2013 Decision of the Medical Specialization Council / Maxillofacial surgery specialization
2015 Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine / Professor
2016 Qualification of the Turkish Association of Plastic Surgery

Clinical Experience

1991 – 1997 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
1996 Denmark, Copenhagen, Rigslikarnia, department of plastic surgery
1997 – 1998 Diyarbakir Military Hospital Plastic surgery
1998 – 2000 Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
2000 – 2001 Australian Craniofacial Center Adelaide, Craniomaxillofacial Surgery / Research Fellow
2004 – 2005 New Zealand, Wellington, plastic and maxillofacial surgery (fellow)
2005 Taiwan Chang Gung Hospital Maxillofacial Lip and Palate Surgery
2011 – 2012 New Zealand Wellington Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery (consultant)
2011 Hamilton, New Zealand Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery (Consultant)
2012 – 2016 Faculty of Medicine, University of Kocaeli, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2020 Acıbadem Healthcare Group

Research activities

Hakan Agir has been actively engaged in scientific research since the early 2000s. In 2004, he studied comprehensive methods for treating unilateral cleft lip and palate, and in 2005 he conducted clinical research on recurrent mandibular fractures. In 2006, he developed a reliable technique for microvascular anastomosis.

From 2007, he published works on reconstructive surgery of the hand and foot, as well as orbital pathologies. In 2008, his research focused on Li-Fraumeni syndrome and rare cases of pediatric Fournier’s gangrene.

In 2011, a publication was released on modern methods for primary treatment of cleft lip and palate, and in 2015 he investigated the use of acellular dermal matrix for correcting palatal clefts.

His scientific work is regularly published in leading international journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and others.

Membership in international organizations

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association
Asia-Pacific Cleft & Craniofacial Society
Australia–New Zealand Head & Neck Society
Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Turkish Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Association
Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber)

Acibadem Clinic

Clinic where the doctor performs surgeries

Acibadem Clinic

Acibadem Clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Published 04.05.2023, Updated 12.01.2026

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