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Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD

(161 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Wound Care and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: head and neck reconstructive surgery, breast reconstruction, breast cancer surgery, and more.

100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

(801) 662-1700

Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD is a pediatric plastic surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in pediatric plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, general surgery, wound care and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Health, Optum, OptumCare Utah and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES.

Office Locations

100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

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1280 East Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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2250 N Miller Campus Drive
Lehi, UT 84043

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50 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

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Some issues Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, cancer, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD treated during 2023 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	27

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Education & Training

Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at Marmara University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Marmara University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

Optum

OptumCare Utah

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 161 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fatma Betul Tuncer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,036 $1,036
Stryker Corporation	$620 NA $312	Universal Mid Face $193	Custom Implants $115
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$445 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $387	ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $58
AXOGEN	$311 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $195	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $116
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$300 $300
Other	$1,667 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $288	Checkpoint Stimulators $139	Irrisept $124	BOTOX $122	SkinTE $121	Other $872

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,394
Travel and Lodging	$985

Biography

Dr. Fatma Tuncer works as a facial plastic surgery, general surgery, and wound care. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Tuncer include facial problems, microsurgery, and breast cancer surgery. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Utah Health. She graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Tuncer's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Marmara University. In addition to English, she speaks Turkish.