Dr. Serdar Nasir is a distinguished plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with an illustrious career spanning over two decades. His journey began with a solid foundation, graduating from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1996, followed by specialized training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Nasir honed his skills at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from 2002 to 2009, before returning to Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2009, where he currently serves as a faculty member. His academic journey saw him rise to the rank of Associate Professor in 2011 and Professor in 2019.
Dr. Nasir's contributions to the field are profound, marked by groundbreaking achievements. He played a pivotal role in composite tissue transplants at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, from 2006 to 2008, alongside Dr. Siemionow, a pioneer in face transplants. Dr. Nasir's remarkable achievements include performing the second face transplant in Turkey, the third globally, and the 22nd overall in 2012. Moreover, he led a groundbreaking team at Hacettepe University, orchestrating the world's first four limb transplants concurrently with a face transplant.
In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Nasir has been honored with second prizes in experimental and clinical expert competitions at prestigious national congresses. His commitment to advancing the field is evident through his completion of a doctorate in Hand Surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2023. Dr. Nasir's professional affiliations include memberships in esteemed organizations.