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Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North
Sugar House Health Center
Primary Children's Hospital
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Board Certification
European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 87 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe is compassionate and caring and helped me think through the decision to move forward with surgery.
Huntsman Cancer InstituteA well conducted professional visit, that was also enjoyable. Confidence in continued competent care was once again reinforced.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe was professional and very knowledgeable. She took time to explain the likely treatment I would need. I was impressed with her willingness to answer my questions.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe is A number one in my book, I trust her to make the best call
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERI am very grateful and fortunate to have become one of her patients and cannot wait for the next steps in my journey to relief.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe really listens to my concerns
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERMost kind & compassionate doctor. Explained every step of the way and listened to all my questions and answered with a caring heart.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is a great surgeon
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer is very thorough, patient and knowledgeable. Very professional!
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVery kind, knowledgeable,very kind and caring Doctor. Thank her
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Tuncer has greatly improved my outlook on feeling beautiful & highly cared for!
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr and PA showed concern for my questions. Answers were thorough.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery competent educated physician
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVerygood
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr Tuncer is a talented and kind professional. I am so grateful she's in my care team!
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe explained the details and answered all my questions
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe is the most caring doctor with so much empathy.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Fatma Tuncer is exceptional. She truly makes me feel as though I am her only patient. I never feel rushed or that she is too busy (although I know she must be). She talks through my questions and concerns. Her bedside manner is one that other doctors should exemplify. I can't say enough good regarding Dr. Tuncer.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Tuncer and her staff are excellent, professional, and very personable.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe's excellent! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs plastic surgery
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI recommend you to everyone!
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe was knowledgeable, kind & patient.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERThey let my girls come in and listen and ask questions. That was important to us
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Tuncer is an outstanding physician. I would recommend her without hesitation.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERI have already recommended Dr Tuncer to a friend.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERI told her about a pain that was really hurting me and she did press around to see where it was and said she would check it out during the next surgery.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERAmazing doctor. Very professional while caring and respectful.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe was very caring and very thorough in her exam. She explained things in a way we all understood, and took her time to make sure we all felt included. She really cared about her patient yet as his family cared about us as well
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe listened, observed, examined and then talked with me about my choices. I have 3 choices to choose from. All are positive for what I am hoping for.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe is very courteous and she explained things so I could understand my options. I felt like she was very concerned about me and very knowledgeable in her field of practice.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERNew what she was talking about seem really smart
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer is kind and compassionate. She listens well and offers excellent explanations and advice.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERThanks for all you did for me
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr Tuncer is phenomenal. I never feel rushed or that I'm asking too much of her. She has taken such care in my treatment and helped me overcome many unforseen obstacles. I feel well taken care of and she listens to all my concerns and helps me make the best decisions for my personal treatment and procedures. Thank you for always being there for me.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Tuncer is an excellent surgeon. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at her craft. She is detail oriented and empathetic. I can not recommend her highly enough. She really listened to me and cared about how I felt.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Tuncer is so reassuring and professional, gentle and instills such confidence. I have seen her results and she is a fabulous surgeon. I couldn't be happier to have found her.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERSo far, I am exceptionally impressed by Dr. Tuncer. I will experience two upcoming surgeries from you, but she has provided appropriate information to make informed decisions.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERI am very happy that she is my doctor, she is very nice, caring and understanding.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe made me feel extremely comfortable and confident in explaining everything about my surgery.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVery kind
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery attentive, knowledgeable and informative. Took a VERY long time looking at my past records, as well as the actual visit. It was totally worth my 7 hour drive from NM to see her. Highly recommend her.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDid a excellent job just that they shouldn't have shutdown the edema clinic
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERFriendly professionalism that yields a feeling of confidence in ultimate outcomes
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI love Dr Tuncer's friendly, reassuring personality.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERThey explained everything very well.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERMuy buena Dr estoy hemocionada con los. resultados muy buena atención hacia a mi y save escuchar a los pacientes y hace muy buen travajo gracias
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer is honest, kind, understanding, knowledgable and professional. I have a lot of confidence in her and her abilities!
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer was a great resource. As a fellow physician, she explained the procedure in detail, along with the options (and alternative routes) after completing the tests/pre op.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Tuncer is awesome! I feel very confident in her abilities!
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Tuncer is very well qualified to treat my medical concerns. Most importantly, she is very empathetic and concerned with me as a whole person and that means more than her surgical expertise. I feel quite blessed to have her as my surgeon.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVery knowledgeable, good communication, explained the procedure and options for treatment. Wonderful doctor! The only problem is that her appointments are booked out so far away. Wish they could hire an additional doctor that does what she does
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERMy visit with Dr. Tuncer was surprisingly awesome! I was immediately comfortable with her, and she had a ton of information to share regarding my situation. Dr. Tuncer somehow gave me her time as if I were her only patient of the day, which obviously is not the case... I was very impressed with her manner and way of seeming like a close friend even after a short office visit. I highly recommend a visit to Dr. Tuncer! One of my most positive experiences at a medical facility ! Thank you!
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is patient, kind, thoughtful, respectful and knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better health provider.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe's an amazing surgeon. She takes time with you and listens to your concerns, answers in a way you understand, and is just a kind doctor. I highly recommend her. However, it does take quite awhile to see her initially. That's the only issue.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Tuncer was great. Very personable and very concerned and willing to answer questions.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERLiked Dr. Tuncer a lot.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery understanding and respectful of mastectomy patients.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. TUNCER is very nice and makes my appointment easy.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer is a top notch doctor. She really cares about her patients.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERAlways listens and is very caring
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERA vey caring and professional Dr.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Tuncer is a very skilled plastic surgeon who also takes the time to connect on a personal level. She explains things in a language that is easy to understand. And is also very clear on the medical facts of the procedure I will be receiving. I feel very confident that I will be in the best hands.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe was very professional, kind and gentle. Explained all that she was doing during the procedure and all that I might experience. Would recommend to all that I know.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr Tuncer is an exceptional practitioner and cared a great deal about how I was recovering from surgery and how I could go forward more strong and healthy. I was very blessed to have her as my surgeon.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTEROn earlier visits we had some difficulty with understanding what the doctor was proposing but we since have that straightened out and things are good.
Huntsman Cancer InstituteDr. Tuncer and staff were GREAT! Very informative and not rushed. Went into good detail on my condition and options.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERA student was shadowing Dr. Tuncer, and I appreciated how she took great care to cover me back up when she wasn't examining me.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr Touncer was fantastic. She explained all of my options throughly. She was extremely knowledgeable and empathetic. I really really liked her. She is a gem.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVery thorough and knowledgeable.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer made me feel at ease, answered all questions, and gave me information about my health issues. It was a pleasure to meeting her.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe is an amazing doctor, I had trouble finding some one that will care and listen as well as helping me with options
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERMy experience at with Huntsman has been extremely disappointing. I am happy to discuss this matter further. That said, for now Dr. Tuncer. Dr. Tuncer Is anything but disappointing. She is professional, engaging, concerned about my emergency narrative, thus comforting. Quite simply, she has a real Ethic of Care, despite Covid, despite staff shortages and other challenge that doctors now meet. I no longer dread returning to Huntsman.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe was absolutely wonderful. The only reason I put "difficult" to receive care was based on the time it took to get an appt. over 6 months.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERI like her positive energy and soft spoken words.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer is the best! She is an expert in her field and an amazing surgeon! I'm very happy with my experience with her.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERHuntsman needs to give Fatma Tuncer a huge raise she is very intuitive which is important for patient care and HEALING she's very impressive
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVery good
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI love my team!
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Tuncer is very skillful. I was able to watch the ultrasound screen as she drained two lymph fluid collections as she held the ultrasound transmitter/sensor in one hand and the needle as her nurse/assistant provided suction by pulling on a syringe connected to the needle through a tube. It was amazing how accurately she placed and controlled the needle - you could see it enter just a little ways into the fluid and watch the seroma cross-sections as fluid was removed, causing them to shrink to almost nothing!
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery caring doctor - thank you!
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer has been amazing in helping to continuously restore my body after cancer and really unprofessional breast reductions surgery done by another Doctor. I would highly recommend her and her team for attentive care and skills
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr tunster is very kind and considerate you can tell right away that she is that way. She makes you feel at ease with what is happening to your body and how she will help you get through it all of the Huntsman doctors I have seen have been this way but doctors stands out she is awesome
Sugar House Health CenterIt is nice to be of training assistance to new PA's and speak to a doctor as well.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer was very professional and thorough. She didn't rush the appointment. Very understanding and helpful.
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is very caring and listens well to my concerns.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr Tuncer is a grifted surgeon that genuinely cares about her patients well being and wishes
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERBoth Drs Tuncer and Webb provided excellent empathy and provided what I feel to be an optimistic and encouraging assessment of the ultimate resolution of my condition
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Tuncer is so attentive and shows real concern regarding my health.
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERShe was very polite and listened to to what I had to say. She answered all my questions
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe is an amazing surgeon that really cares and explains everything very well. She also has a great sense of humor and cares to the entire person not just the physical being
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certification European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryEducation history
Professional Medical Medicine - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine M.D. Residency Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Marmara University School of Medicine Resident Fellowship Microsurgery, Transgender Surgery - Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent Visiting Fellow Fellowship Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Akron Children¿s Hospital Fellow Fellowship Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow Fellowship Microsurgery and Breast Reconstruction - Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fellow Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Jacob DD, Tuncer FB, Kashan DL, Gurunluoglu R (2020). Clinical Anatomy of Submental Intubation: A Review of the Indications, Technique, and a Modified Approach. Ann Plast Surg, 84(2), 232-237. (Read full publication)
- Akdeniz Do'an ZD, Çavu¿ Özkan M, Tuncer FB, Saçak B, Çelebiler Ö (2018). A Comparative Clinical Study of Flap Thickness: Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap Versus Anterolateral Thigh Flap. Ann Plast Surg, 81(4), 472-474. (Read full publication)
- Chen WF, Tuncer FB, Zeng W (2021). Advanced Technical Pearls for Successful Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis. Ann Plast Surg, 86(3S Suppl 2), S165-S172. (Read full publication)
- Kocaaslan ND, Tuncer FB, Tutar E, Celebiler O (2015). Acute Liver Failure and Hepatic Encephalopathy After Cleft Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 52(5), 629-31. (Read full publication)
- Kunkel R, Kim E, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2019). Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. J Craniofac Surg, 30(8), 2530-2532. (Read full publication)
- Sharma J, Tuncer FB, Gociman B, Siddiqi F (2019). Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Pediatric Cranioplasty With Pre- and Postoperative Radiation Therapy. J Craniofac Surg, 30(7), e677-e679. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer FB, Jacob D, Papay F (2019). Anatomical Location of the Infraorbital Foramen in Infant Dry Skulls: Implications for Cleft Surgery. J Craniofac Surg, 30(7), e623-e626. (Read full publication)
- Sacak B, Tuncer FB, Kocaaslan ND, Celebiler O (2016). Oral Reconstruction Using Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap in a Patient With Fanconi Anemia. J Craniofac Surg, 27(3), 822. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer FB, Sacak B, Akdeniz ZD, Celebiler O (2017). Ameloblastoma in a Patient With Williams Syndrome and Use of Fibular Flap. J Craniofac Surg, 28(3), e241-e242. (Read full publication)
- Saçak B, Akdeniz ZD, Certel F, Kocaaslan FN, Tuncer B, Çelebiler Ö (2015). Risk assessment for free tissue transfers: is old age a determining factor? J Craniofac Surg, 26(3), 856-9. (Read full publication)
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Yamashiro DK, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi F (2021). Management of Tessier Type 3 Cleft With a Novel Reverse Palatal Expander. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 32(8), e814-e816. (Read full publication)
- Veith J, Johns D, Mehta ST, Hosein R, Tuncer FB, Tyrell R, Kestle JRW, Siddiqi F, Gociman (2021). Serial Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction for the Treatment of Complex Craniosynostosis. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 32(1), 32-35. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer FB, Durmus Kocaaslan FN, Yildirim A, Sacak B, Arabaci Tamer S, Sahin H, Cinel L, Celebiler (2019). Ischemic Preconditioning and Iloprost Reduces Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Jejunal Flaps: An Animal Model. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 144(1), 124-133. (Read full publication)
- Tyrell R, Choi YK, Tuncer F, Maglic D, Holoyda K, Hosein R, Gociman (2021). The Effects of Sequential Galeotomies and Galea Aponeurectomies on Scalp Flap Advancement. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 147(2), 363e-364e. (Read full publication)
- Cakir M, Celik E, Tuncer FB, Tekin (2013). A rare coexistence of thyroid lymphoma with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Annals of African medicine, 12(3), 188-90. (Read full publication)
- Durmus Kocaaslan FN, Tuncer FB, Sendur S, Celebiler (2020). The tongue flap for large palatal fistulas, a success or a failure? Our 15-year experience. Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery, 54(3), 151-155. (Read full publication)
- Cakir M, Tekin A, Kücükkartallar T, Vatansev C, Aksoy F, Kartal A, Tuncer F (2012). Axillary lymph node status in multicentric breast tumors and breast tumors with nipple involvement. Breast care (Basel, Switzerland), 7(5), 394-6. (Read full publication)
- Akdeniz Do'an ZD, Saçak B, Yalç¿n D, Pilanc¿ Ö, Tuncer FB, Çelebiler (2017). Assessment of Tissue Perfusion Following Conventional Liposuction of Perforator-Based Abdominal Flaps. Archives of plastic surgery, 44(2), 109-116. (Read full publication)
- Cakir M, Tekin A, Kartal A, Tuncer F (2013). An easy way to put the spleen into the bag. Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques, 8(3), 241-3. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer F, Knackstedt R, Murthy A, Patel (2019). Postoperative Ketorolac Administration Is Not Associated with Hemorrhage in Cranial Vault Remodeling for Craniosynostosis. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 7(8), e2401. (Read full publication)
- Holoyda KA, Kim EN, Tuncer FB, Maglic D, Hosein RC, Kestle JR, Siddiqi FA, Gociman B (2020). Layered Closure of Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele Defects with Bilateral Paraspinous Muscle and Composite Fasciocutaneous Flaps. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(6), e2884. (Read full publication)
- Kim EN, Graham EM, Tuncer FB, Yamashiro DK, Siddiqi FA, Gociman B (2020). Alveolar Bone Graft Stabilization with Custom Maxillary Splints. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(11), e3214. (Read full publication)
- Coombs DM, Bassiri Gharb B, Tuncer FB, Djohan RS, Gastman BR, Bernard SL, Schwarz GS, Gurunian R, Siemionow MZ, Papay FA, Rampazzo (2022). Skeletal and Dental Outcomes after Facial Allotransplantation: The Cleveland Clinic Experience and Systematic Review of the Literature. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 149(4), 945-962. (Read full publication)
- Tanaka SA, Coombs DM, Tuncer FB, Shikhman A, Keenan P, McNinch NL, Murthy A (2021). Square-root Palatoplasty: Comparing a Novel Modified-Furlow Double-opposing Z-palatoplasty Technique to Traditional Straight-line Repair. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 9(8), e3777. (Read full publication)
- Pires G, Marquez JL, Memmott S, Sudduth JD, Moss W, Eddington D, Hobson G, Tuncer F, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2023). An Evaluation of Early Complications after Prepectoral Tissue Expander Placement in First-Stage Breast Reconstruction with and without Acellular Dermal Matrix. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, (Read full publication)
- Marquez JL, French M, Ormiston L, Pires G, Martheswaran T, Eddington D, Tuncer F, Agarwal JP, Kwok A (2024). Outcomes after tissue expander exchange to implant in two-stage prepectoral breast reconstruction with and without acellular dermal matrix: A retrospective cohort study. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 89, 97-104. (Read full publication)
Review
- Tuncer FB, Frautschi RS, Lundy SD, Haber GP, Gastman (2022). First Report of Testicular Replantation Following Wrong-Site Surgery. Urology, 164, 267-272. (Read full publication)
Case Report
- Çak'r M, Küçükkartallar T, Tekin A, Tuncer FB, Kartal (2014). Bile duct ischemia developing after reconstruction of the hepatic artery during the Whipple operation. Ulusal cerrahi dergisi, 31(4), 235-7. (Read full publication)
Letter
- Tuncer FB, Sacak B, Celebiler O (2015). Intramasseteric Arteriovenous Malformation. [Letter to the editor]. J Craniofac Surg, 26(4), 1437-8. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer FB, Ozkan MC, Celebiler OB (2015). An Unusual Deformity of the Nose: Medial Crural Fracture. [Letter to the editor]. J Craniofac Surg, 26(6), 2028-9. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer FB, Sacak B, Cavus Ozkan M, Celebiler O (2017). An anatomical variation of the MSAP flap: Single direct cutaneous perforator in the posterior calf region. Microsurgery, 37(5), 465-466. (Read full publication)
- Jacob AD, Lee CD, Tuncer FB, Gastman B (2021). Systemic blue hue after isosulfan use for lymphatic mapping in a case of metastatic melanoma excision. Microsurgery, 41(1), 100-101. (Read full publication)
- Bayramicli M, Tuncer FB, Certel (2015). Postauricular conchal chondrocutaneous sandwich flap for partial ear reconstruction. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 68(11), 1617-20. (Read full publication)
- Durmu¿ Kocaaslan N, Tuncer FB, Ayanoglu HO, Celebiler (2016). Nasopharyngeal Placement of a Nelaton Suction Catheter in Respiratory Monitoring of Sedated Patients. Aesthetic surgery journal, 36(3), NP135-6. (Read full publication)
- Tuncer FB, Frautschi RS, Lundy SD, Haber GP, Gastman (2022). AUTHOR REPLY. Urology, 164, 272. (Read full publication)
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