Prof. Dr. Fethi Orak
Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon | Professor of Medicine
Professional Summary
Prof. Dr. Fethi Orak is a venerated master and one of the foundational pillars of modern Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Turkey. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, he has trained generations of prominent plastic surgeons. Prof. Dr. Orak began his foundational surgical training in South Africa before advancing his academic and clinical career at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, where he served as a leading Professor and shaped the future of the department until his retirement from academia. He is widely celebrated for his vast expertise in complex breast reconstructive/aesthetic surgery and facial aesthetics. Today, he remains highly active in the scientific community, frequently serving as Congress President and Honorary Chairman at major national and international aesthetic symposiums.
Academic & Clinical Leadership
- Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (Retired from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine)
- Symposium President & Scientific Chairman: Frequently chairs major academic events, including the recent TPRECD (Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) Winter Symposium focused on Advanced Facial Aesthetics.
- Master Surgeon & Educator: Recognized as a “Master” (Üstat) within the Turkish plastic surgery community, continuously sharing his decades of surgical wisdom through masterclasses and live surgery demonstrations.
Education & Academic Journey
- Medical & Surgical Training: Initiated his advanced medical and plastic surgery training in South Africa, gaining early exposure to international surgical standards.
- Specialization & Professorship: Completed his specialized training and achieved his Professorship at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s most elite medical institutions.
- Departmental Development: Played a pivotal role alongside other founding professors in establishing the Cerrahpaşa Plastic Surgery Department as a leading center for microsurgery, reconstructive, and aesthetic education in Turkey.
Clinical Expertise & Surgical Mastery
- Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery: A recognized authority in breast surgery. He has led numerous specialized symposiums (“Cerrahpaşa Plastic Surgery Days”) and performed live educational surgeries (e.g., complex breast reductions) to instruct hundreds of attending surgeons.
- Facial Aesthetics & Rejuvenation: Deeply involved in the evolution of facial aesthetic surgery, leading scientific discussions and symposiums on the latest advancements in comprehensive facial reshaping and rejuvenation.
- Complex Reconstruction: Extensive historical experience in broad reconstructive procedures, laying the groundwork for modern aesthetic techniques.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Honorary/Senior Member & Leader, Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)
- Active Figure, International aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery circles, consistently bridging global advancements with local surgical education.
