Baha Zengel

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a doctorate in Basic Oncology. He treats breast, thyroid, and gallbladder diseases. Dr. Zengel is a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Zengel performs oncological surgery and complex repairs. He treats patients with breast cancer, thyroid diseases, and gallbladder issues. The specialist also performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder removal. He repairs umbilical and inguinal hernias.

His surgical approach includes oncoplastic breast surgery to preserve aesthetics while removing tumors. The doctor uses localization techniques for precise tissue removal. These include ROLL and SNOLL techniques to identify non-palpable lesions. ROLL stands for radioguided occult lesion localization, while SNOLL combines this with sentinel node biopsy.

He performs sentinel lymph node biopsies to assess cancer spread. This procedure helps determine if cancer cells have moved to the lymphatic system. His work includes skin and breast-conserving mastectomies with simultaneous reconstructions. He also provides post-operative simulation to plan surgical outcomes.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Zengel earned his medical degree from Ege University in 1990. He completed his surgical residency at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital in 1995. In 2004, he received a PhD in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. The Inter-University Board awarded him the title of Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2014.

Professional Experience

• 2018–2022 — Education Officer, SBU Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• 2014–2018 — Associate Professor, SBÜ İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• 1996–2014 — Specialist Doctor, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• 1995–1996 — Specialist Doctor, SSK Tatvan Hospital

Memberships and Leadership

Dr. Zengel contributes to surgical and oncological medical societies. He served on the Board of Directors for the Aegean Region Surgery Association from 2007 to 2009. The specialist also served on the organizing committee for the Aegean Surgery Congress in 2009.

• Basic Oncology Association (Founding Board Member)
• Aegean Region Surgery Association
• Izmir Breast Diseases Association
• Turkish Surgery Association