Certification: Board CertifiedÌýin both General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery Medical Education: Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey Residency/Internship: Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY Fellowships: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Gokhan Ozuner,M.D.,Ìýis a board-certified, fellowship trained Colorectal surgeon who has recently joined Arnold Health group. ÌýDr. OzunerÌýis fluent in both German and Turkish,Ìýand can act as a great resource for these patients in our communities.ÌýHe utilizesÌýa host of advanced technologies to perform traditional and minimally invasive surgeries. ÌýDr. Ozuner, along with his entire care team strivesÌýto provide not only the best surgical care, but also a greatÌýpatient experience so patients and theirÌýfamiliesÌýcan feel comfortable and confidentÌýfrom their firstÌýappointment through postoperative care.ÌýÌý
Prior to joining 51ÂÒÂ×,ÌýDr. OzunerÌýserved as Chief of Colon and Rectal surgery at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Hackensack Medical CenterÌýand previously was staff at the Cleveland Clinic for many years. ÌýDr. OzunerÌýis actively involved in the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons and in local Colorectal and General Surgical societies and served in various capacities in the societies. Currently he is an executive council member of the New York Society of ColorectalÌýSurgeons.ÌýHe has prepared board questions for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and served as an NIH investigatorÌýand has participated in several trials and projects sponsored by NIH. ÌýHe has over 60 publications in peer reviewed journals and is on the editorial board of several journalsÌýas well. He has been chosen theÌýtop surgeon in Cleveland and New York by Castle ConnollyÌýfor many years.Ìý
Inflammatory bowel disease ( UlcerativeÌýColitis and Crohn's)Ìý
Rectal prolapseÌý
Pilonidal disease
Stoma complicationsÌý
Colonoscopy and large polyp removalsÌý
Incisional and peristomal hernia repairsÌý
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Meet Dr. Gokhan Ozuner
Meet board certified Colorectal Surgeon Gokhan Ozuner, who talks about why he joined 51ÂÒÂ×, why he chose surgery as a specialty, and his care philosophy in treating patients.