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Our Medical Team in Istanbul

A hair transplant involves more than one specialist. This page explains who is typically part of your case at our Istanbul facility, and how the team works together from consultation through to your aftercare follow-up.

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Latif Çelik, Erbil Doğan and Eslihan Uygun of the Hair Transplant Of The Turkey team in a planning meeting
In short

Who performs a hair transplant procedure?

A hair transplant team usually includes a surgeon who assesses the case and confirms the plan, nurses or technicians trained in extraction and implantation, a patient coordinator managing logistics, and often an interpreter. Exact roles and who performs each step are confirmed with the patient before the procedure.

A working definition

What does a care team do?

A hair transplant care team is the group of specialists responsible for planning, performing and following up on a patient’s procedure — typically a surgeon, supporting nurses or technicians, and a coordinator who manages scheduling and communication. Clear division of these roles is part of what makes a clinic accountable for the outcome.

Meet the team

The people behind your treatment

Latif Çelik, Founder

Founder

Latif Çelik

Latif Çelik is the founder of Hair Transplant Of The Turkey, with more than 14 years of experience in hair transplantation and hair restoration.

Latif’s expertise lies in hair analysis, personalised transplant planning and designing natural-looking results. Each patient’s hair structure, existing density, hairline and donor area are assessed in detail, so that every treatment and transplant plan is built around the individual.

The aim: to combine modern hair transplant techniques with accurate analysis and personalised planning, giving patients natural, aesthetic and long-lasting results.

Erbil Doğan, Hair Transplant Specialist & Team Leader

Hair Transplant Specialist & Team Leader

Erbil Doğan

Erbil Doğan has 7 years of experience in hair transplantation and is experienced in FUE, DHI and modern hair transplant techniques.

As Team Leader of the Hair Transplant Of The Turkey hair transplant team, Erbil plays an active role in planning operations, coordinating the team and ensuring every procedure is carried out to professional standards.

With professional training and several certifications in hair transplantation, Erbil uses this knowledge and experience to plan each procedure around the patient’s hair structure and needs.

Particular attention goes to hair analysis, natural hairline design, graft placement and density planning. Together with an experienced team, Erbil’s aim is to deliver natural, aesthetic and personalised hair transplant results.

Eslihan Uygun, General Coordinator

General Coordinator

Eslihan Uygun

Eslihan Uygun has 13 years of experience in the hair transplant sector and works as Coordinator at Hair Transplant Of The Turkey.

Eslihan plays an active role in patient analysis and operation planning, managing patients’ questions and requests, and coordinating the operation process, and also provides training and process support to the medical assistants, contributing to the team’s professional development.

Patients usually reach Eslihan first with their questions, and she stays their point of contact from the first photo review to the last follow-up, so each step is explained in plain terms and handled correctly, safely and professionally.

Behind the scenes

Our team at work

Specialist checking a patient’s hairline during the consultation
Planning the new hairline with the patient before the procedure
Team member at work in the treatment room during a procedure
Patient being prepared in the treatment room
Team and patients on the clinic floor
Patients relaxing in the clinic lounge with a coordinator
A patient’s first wash in the aftercare area, guided by our team
Consultation room: planning a treatment with the patient and the team

Who does what

Roles on your care team

  • Surgeon Assesses your donor and recipient areas, confirms the technique and graft plan, and is responsible for the medical decisions made during your case. Compare technique options the surgeon may recommend.
  • Nurses and technicians Trained specifically in extraction and implantation, working under the surgeon’s plan throughout the procedure.
  • Patient coordinator Manages scheduling, transfers, hotel arrangements and day-to-day communication so you always know what happens next.
  • Interpreter Makes sure consultation notes, consent forms and aftercare instructions are fully understood in your own language.

On the day

How the team works together

  1. 01

    Morning briefing

    The surgeon and nursing team review your confirmed plan together before you arrive.
  2. 02

    In-person check

    The surgeon examines your scalp directly and confirms the final graft plan with you, through an interpreter if needed.
  3. 03

    Procedure

    The surgeon oversees extraction and implantation, supported by the nursing team, with your coordinator checking in between stages.
  4. 04

    Handover to aftercare

    Before you leave, the team walks through aftercare instructions and confirms who to contact with any questions during recovery.

At a glance

Care team facts

Surgeon involvement
Assesses the case and confirms the plan before surgery
Language support
Interpreter or English-speaking coordinator available
Point of contact
Patient coordinator, from enquiry through aftercare
Team credentials
surgeon and nurse credentials

Common questions

Our team FAQ

Will the surgeon perform my procedure personally?

The surgeon assesses your case, confirms the plan, and is involved in the procedure. The exact division of tasks between the surgeon and trained technicians is confirmed with you beforehand, so you know what to expect.

Can I speak with the surgeon before I travel?

In most cases yes — a remote consultation with the surgeon or medical team, based on photos of your donor and balding areas, is part of the process before your trip is confirmed.

Will someone speak my language throughout my visit?

An interpreter or English-speaking coordinator typically supports the consultation, procedure day and aftercare instructions, so language is not a barrier to understanding your own care.

Who do I contact if I have questions during recovery?

Your patient coordinator remains your main point of contact after the procedure, and can involve the surgeon or nursing team as needed if a question requires medical input.

How is the surgical team qualified?

Surgeon and nursing credentials, along with each team member’s role in your specific case, are confirmed in your personal consultation before you book your trip.

Does the same team handle extraction and implantation?

In most clinics, trained nurses or technicians handle extraction and implantation under the surgeon’s plan, while the surgeon oversees the case and makes the key medical decisions. Ask your clinic to confirm the exact roles for your procedure.

Go further

Related reading

Learn about the facility where the team operates, compare hair transplant techniques, review package pricing, or read the FAQ for more questions about your care.

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