Dr. Duran Çekiç is an accomplished and skilled plastic and reconstructive surgery professional, boasting a wealth of experience that spans both his educational journey and his professional career. With a solid foundation in medicine from Erciyes Üniversitesi Faculty of Medicine, he has excelled in various roles, from serving as a general practitioner at Şanlıurfa Pediatrics Hospital to specializing in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital.
One of his notable accomplishments is securing third place in the Assistant Paper Competition at the 40th National Congress organized by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field. Dr. Çekiç’s commitment to staying at the forefront of his profession is further evident through his participation in congresses, meetings, and specialized courses, where he continuously hones his skills.
As a practitioner, Dr. Çekiç’s hallmark is his ability to deliver beautiful and natural-looking results, which have garnered the trust and admiration of his patients. His expertise and passion for enhancing aesthetics and restoring function have made him respected in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Education:
- Tarsus Musa Bengi Primary School (1995‐2000)
- Tarsus İbrahim Kozacıoğlu Secondary School (2000‐2003)
- Mersin 75. Yıl Anadolu Öğretmen High School (2003‐2006)
- Erciyes Üniversitesi Faculty of Medicine (2006‐2012)
- Mersin Üniversitesi Faculty of Medicine, Assistant physician in the Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2014‐2019)
Work Experience:
- Şanlıurfa Pediatrics Hospital, General Practitioner (2012 ‐ 2014)
- Bitlis Tatvan Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at State Hospital (2014 ‐ 2019)
- Cevre Hospital (2019 ‐ Present)
Accomplishments:
Dr. Çekiç’s dedication to advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery is highlighted by his notable accomplishments:
- Third place in the Assistant Paper Competition at the 40th National Congress organized by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. The study was titled “The Effect of Chitosan Tissue Scaffold on the Differentiation and Proliferation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Fat into Fat Cells.”
Congresses and Meetings:
- Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (27‐30 Ekim 2016)
- Mersin Hand and Microsurgery Meeting (09 Eylül 2017)
- Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 40th National Congress (17‐21 Ekim 2018)
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association “23rd National Congress” (12‐13 Ocak 2019)
Courses:
- Information, Adaptation, and Training Course for Specialization Students organized by Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Post-Graduation Education Coordination Committee (16‐17 Ekim 2014)
- TPRECD XIIth Rhinoplasty and Vth Facial Aesthetics Course organized by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Mersin University (9‐12 May 2019)
- Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course (16‐17 Kasım 2019)
Symposium:
- US Imaging for Upper Extremity Blocks symposium organized in Mersin (24.12.2016)
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Symposium organized by Turkish Pharmacology Association, Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Working Group, and Mersin University Stem Cell Unit (07.09.2018)
Presentations and Posters:
- A poster titled “A Case of Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma Causing Pathological Blow Out Fracture by Bone Invasion” at the 39th National Congress organized by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (11‐14 Ekim 2017)
- The oral presentation titled “Open Reduction Internal Fixation with Risdon Incision in Mandibular Subcondyle Fractures” at the 40th National Congress organized by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (17‐21 Ekim 2018)
