Prof. Dr. Dursun Bugra

Prof. Dr. Dursun Bugra is a highly experienced general surgeon and coloproctologist with 44 years of practice. He completed his medical studies and residency at prestigious institutions such as Istanbul University and Nancy University in France. Throughout his career, Dr. Bugra has held various leadership positions, including the Head of the General Surgery Department at the American Hospital in Istanbul and the Digestive Health Group Director at the same hospital. He is currently a faculty member at the Department of General Surgery at the School of Medicine at Koc University. Dr. Bugra's expertise extends beyond his clinical practice. His extensive research and publications have made significant contributions to the field. With 124 scientific publications to his name, Dr. Bugra's research focuses on a wide range of topics, including the impact of surgical delay on colorectal cancer resectability, the effects of COVID-19 on surgical outcomes, and the development of prediction models for postoperative complications. His work has been recognized internationally, and he has served on the boards of prestigious organizations such as the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the European Society of Coloproctology. Dr. Bugra's impressive career and dedication to advancing the field of general surgery and coloproctology make him a trusted and highly skilled doctor. His years of experience, leadership roles, and extensive research demonstrate his commitment to providing the best possible care for his patients at the American Hospital in Istanbul.