{"id":1414,"date":"2026-01-08T20:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanhospital.vendeveloper.com\/?post_type=team&#038;p=1414"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:53:08","slug":"dr-ufuk-erdem","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/team\/dr-ufuk-erdem\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Ufuk Erdem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"normal-container gb-element-b79135b8\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e3ab98d2\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-cbe7114a\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"1280\" class=\"gb-media-76c02757\" alt=\"Dr. Ufuk Erdem\" src=\"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/622396281_122157258002868469_7728883708877050707_n-1.jpg\" title=\"Dr. Ufuk Erdem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/622396281_122157258002868469_7728883708877050707_n-1.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/622396281_122157258002868469_7728883708877050707_n-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/622396281_122157258002868469_7728883708877050707_n-1-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/622396281_122157258002868469_7728883708877050707_n-1-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/622396281_122157258002868469_7728883708877050707_n-1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b36a7a44\">\n<h6 class=\"gb-text gb-text-f8c8b5fc\">Dr. Ufuk Erdem<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-5d3d5a5f\">Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgeon<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-95d855ef\">\n<a class=\"secondary-btn gb-text-5bf6af3d\" href=\"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"gb-text\">Schedule Appointment<\/span><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M10.8561 3.6985L1.53183 13.0228L0 11.4909L9.32316 2.16667H1.10608V0H13.0227V11.9167H10.8561V3.6985Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"outline-btn gb-text-765bb7e5\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/9bxv4v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\">Chat via WhatsApp<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-f1983fa9\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d24dc1dd\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Dr. Ufuk Erdem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-3b52e8ed\">Dr. Ufuk Erdem is a plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon at American Plastic Surgery, known for his modern surgical approach, precision, and patient-centered care.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"75\" class=\"gb-media-74d45a38\" alt=\"\" title=\"nc_logos_v2.png (4) 1\" src=\"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nc_logos_v2.png-4-1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nc_logos_v2.png-4-1.png 405w, https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nc_logos_v2.png-4-1-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nc_logos_v2.png-4-1-18x3.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Dr. Ufuk Erdem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Ufuk Erdem<\/strong> is a highly trained Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He is dedicated to enhancing patients\u2019 quality of life and self-confidence through personalized treatment plans, meticulous surgical planning, and results-oriented care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Erdem continuously advances his professional skills through scientific education, international courses, cadaver dissections, and active participation in national and international congresses. His practice philosophy is centered on <strong>patient safety<\/strong>, <strong>ethical medical care<\/strong>, and achieving <strong>natural, balanced results<\/strong> tailored to each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is a member of the <strong>Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery<\/strong> and the <strong>Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Areas of Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facial aesthetic surgery, including <strong>rhinoplasty<\/strong>, <strong>revision rhinoplasty<\/strong>, <strong>blepharoplasty<\/strong>, <strong>otoplasty<\/strong>, and facial contouring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body contouring procedures, including <strong>abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)<\/strong> and post\u2013weight loss surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breast surgery<\/strong>, both aesthetic and reconstructive (augmentation, reduction, reconstruction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)<\/strong> and advanced body sculpting techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liposuction<\/strong> and body shaping procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reconstructive surgery<\/strong>, including trauma reconstruction, burn reconstruction, and diabetic foot reconstruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimally invasive aesthetic treatments, including <strong>botulinum toxin<\/strong> and <strong>dermal fillers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive patient consultation, preoperative evaluation, personalized surgical planning, and postoperative care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgery<\/strong><br><em>Medical Palace Hospital, Kayseri<\/em><br><strong>2025 \u2013 Present<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Erdem currently performs a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, providing comprehensive surgical care with a patient-centered approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgeon<\/strong><br><em>Private Versa Hospital, Nev\u015fehir<\/em><br><strong>2023 \u2013 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided comprehensive aesthetic surgical services, outpatient consultations, and postoperative follow-up care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgeon<\/strong><br><em>Nev\u015fehir State Hospital<\/em><br><strong>2022 \u2013 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Served as the sole plastic surgeon, managing outpatient clinics, emergency consultations, trauma and burn care, diabetic foot treatments, and a broad spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education &amp; Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Doctor of Medicine (MD)<\/strong><br>Faculty of Medicine, S\u00fcleyman Demirel University<br><em>2008 \u2013 2014<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgery<\/strong><br>Trakya University<br><em>2016 \u2013 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During his residency, Dr. Erdem received comprehensive training in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, gaining hands-on experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses &amp; Conferences (Selected)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep Plane Facelift Cadaver Dissection &amp; Live Surgery Course \u2013 Istanbul (May 17\u201318, 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECAMS Hair Transplantation Course \u2013 Milan (December 7\u20138, 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish National Congress of Plastic Surgery \u2013 Turkey (October 23\u201327, 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery Course, Signature Curves (May 6\u20137, 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Rhinoplasty Fellowship Experience \u2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital (April 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPCD Body Surgery School \u2013 Istanbul (May 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting \u2013 Istanbul (June 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live Temporal Lift Surgery Course \u2013 Dr. Hakan \u015eirino\u011flu (April 2022)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Languages Spoken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Albanian<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3198,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"inline_featured_image":false},"class_list":["post-1414","team","type-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team\/1414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/al.spitaliamerikan.com\/plastic-surgery-albania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}