Prof. Dr. Deniz İscen is a specialist in Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery who is in the practice of Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey and has a clinical experience of more than 40 years. He is well known in the field of reconstructive microsurgery and cosmetic surgery, and has attended to an international patient base during his illustrious career.
Professional Background
- Medical Degree: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty (1973-1979).
- Specialty Training: General Surgery and Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty (19791986)
- Plastic Surgery Specialist: Haseki Hospital, Istanbul (1987-1993)
- Chief Assistant: Vakıf Gureba Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul (1993-1999)
- Academic Position:Kocaeli University Faculty of medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department (1999-2005)
- Present Occupation: Specialist of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul (2007–present)
- Memberships: Turkish Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Association; Turkey Microsurgery Association; Istanbul Chamber of Physicians.
Innovations & Contributions
Prof. Dr. İscen has contributed significantly to reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic surgery in Turkey, and has held leadership positions in the international level of humanitarian surgery.
- Microsurgery Research: Co-author of Simple and reliable procedure in end-to-side microvascular anastomosis: The diamond technique, published in Microsurgery (2006, Vol. 26(3):160-4, PubMed ID: 16485292), which was done when he was working in Kocaeli University.
- Humanitarian Leadership: - President, Interplast Turkey Association (20042006): This organization focuses on reconstructive surgery to underserved communities.