Prof. Dr. Bülent Dinç is a distinguished surgeon renowned for his expertise in general surgery, particularly in endocrine surgery, breast surgery, obesity surgery, and hernia surgery. He graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and pursued specialized training in general surgery at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, becoming a proficient research assistant between 2003 and 2009. Dr. Dinç furthered his expertise in organ transplantation under the tutelage of Prof. Dr. Tuncer KARPUZOĞLU at the Organ Transplantation Institute from 2009 to 2010.
Transitioning to clinical practice, Dr. Dinç served as a Specialist Doctor at Antalya Atatürk State Hospital from 2010 to 2016, advancing to the position of Associate Professor thereafter. He then underwent specialized training in Singapore in 2018, mastering trans-lip scarless thyroid and parathyroid surgery (TOETVA/TOEPVA), a pioneering technique he introduced to his practice.
Between 2018 and 2021, Dr. Dinç served as a Clinical Lecturer and Associate Professor at SBU Antalya Training and Research Hospital, where he performed advanced surgeries using laparoscopic and robotic systems, particularly excelling in Robotic Thyroid Surgery (TORT). Subsequently, from 2021 to 2022, he continued his academic journey as a Lecturer and Associate Professor at the University of Health Sciences Antalya SUAM.
Since 2022, Dr. Dinç has been a part-time Professor Doctor at Antalya Bilim University, School of Health Sciences, while also providing patient evaluations in general surgery at his private clinic. Throughout his career, Dr. Dinç has prioritized tissue preservation as a surgical principle, particularly evident in his pioneering work in scarless thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Dr. Dinç is a prolific author with numerous national and international publications to his credit. He actively participates in domestic and international congresses as a presenter, speaker, and panelist, while also contributing as a book chapter author and thesis consultant. Additionally, he is a respected member of several prestigious surgical associations, including the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, and the Endocrine Surgery Association.