Dr. Serife Simsek

Core Competencies

Her core competencies in breast surgery include:

• Breast cancer early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Breast cancer surgery
• Mastectomies/Nipple-sparing mastectomy/Skin-sparing mastectomy
• Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy, quadrantectomy)
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary dissection (axillary clearance)
• Surgery for non-palpable breast lesions
• Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of benign breast diseases
• Removal of breast lumps like fibroadenoma, phyllodes tumor surgery

In addition to her specialized breast practice, Dr. Simsek provides comprehensive treatment for a wide range of benign general surgical conditions, including:

• Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anorectal pain treatment options
• Perianal abscesses
• Pilonidal sinus (ingrown hair cyst)
• Removal of lumps anywhere in the body (lipomas, cysts, skin swellings, and other benign masses) – often performed under local/general anesthesia with minimal downtime.

She provides comprehensive evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of general surgical conditions, offering patients a single point of expert care.

Dr. Simsek is frequently consulted for second opinions, providing clear, evidence-based guidance to help patients make confident and well-informed decisions regarding their treatment.

Her approach focuses on rapid recovery, minimal pain, and optimal cosmetic outcomes, enabling patients to return quickly to their daily lives.

Dr. Simsek practices at Fakeeh University Hospital and is committed to delivering care aligned with international standards and the latest evidence-based guidelines.

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Brief Profile

Dr. Serife Simsek is a Consultant Breast Surgeon and a General Surgeon with advanced expertise in breast cancer management and a broad spectrum of general surgical conditions. She is internationally trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and is recognized for delivering precise, patient-centered care with excellent oncologic and aesthetic outcomes.

Dr. Simsek completed advanced Master’s Degrees in Breast Cancer and Breast Surgery at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO), in collaboration with the University of Milan, Italy, as well as in European Surgical Oncology, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.

She has further strengthened her expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery through advanced European training and exposure to diverse and complex surgical cases across leading breast units, enabling her to manage challenging cases with both oncologic safety and aesthetic precision.

She is recognized as one of the pioneering breast surgeons in the UAE in the clinical adoption and advancement of the FDA-approved Sentimag® magnetic localization system, including Magtrace® and Magseed®. She has played an active role in introducing and expanding the use of these technologies in the region for sentinel lymph node mapping and localization of non-palpable breast lesions, enabling radiation-free, precise, and patient-friendly surgical approaches widely used in leading international centers.

She has published numerous articles in various national and international peer-reviewed Journals.

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Qualifications

• Master Degree in Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Barcelona University,Spain, 2020
• Master’s Degree in Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer Surgery, EuropeanInstitute of Oncology and Milan University, Italy
• Fellow of American College of Surgeon
• Board Certified in General Surgery