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Salih Colakoglu

Salih Colakoglu, MD

Breast SurgeryPlastic Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Turkish
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Salih Colakoglu

Professional Titles

Director of Oncologic Reconstruction

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Salih Colakoglu is a microvascular plastic and reconstructive surgeon with clinical interests in lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, trunk and extremity reconstruction, and general plastic surgery. A graduate of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Colakoglu completed general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Queens, plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Colorado, and a reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This breadth of training ensures that Dr. Colakoglu can tailor personalized solutions to even the most complex reconstructive challenges. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Colakoglu is an accomplished researcher. He is a former Peter Jay Sharp Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and has published several book chapters and over 50 primary articles examining technique and outcome in reconstructive surgery. Dr. Colakoglu’s goal is to develop, examine, and integrate the best thinking in the field to deliver superior outcomes for his patients

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Selected Publications

  • Colakoglu S, Johnson A, Anderson J, Mathes DW, Chong TW. Changes to Venous Flow Coupler Signal During DIEP Flap Inset Can Be Predictive of Poor Clinical Outcomes in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 Mar 15

  • Colakoglu S, Khansa I, Curtis MS, Ogunleye A, Tobias AM, Lee BT. Impact of Complications on Patient Satisfaction in Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Apr;127(4):1428-36

  • Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Patient Safety in Microvascular Plastic Surgery. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Nov;35(9):631-639

  • Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Freedman J, Douglass S, Siddikoglu D, Chong TW, Mathes DW. CT Angiography prior to DIEP flap Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. (In press)

  • Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Mathes DW. Is Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation Experimental or an Accepted Surgical Procedure – Results from a National Survey. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 Jan 27

Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons

Additional Training

  • Peter Jay Sharp Research Fellow, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School (2011)

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Microsurgery and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
  • Residency: University of Colorado Anschutz, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
  • Residency: New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, General Surgery, 2017
  • Residency: University of Arizona Health Sciences, General Surgery, 2015
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2013
  • Medical Education: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, MD, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2022

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

44 ratings, 19 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    I only had 1 brief conversation. He seemed knowledgeable regarding my case. His professionalism was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Wonderful easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    There was nothing negative regarding this visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    My provider is very knowledgeable and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr C is a knowledgeable and caring physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Was referred by a provider in California and the physican was very caring and did great job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Very courteous and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Very courteous and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    I,love the way the dr treat

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Excellent Provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. C is a very skilled doctor. I am so glad he and his team took care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Very professional and caring individual willing to address my concerns.hAll

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Very satisfied with the provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    He was polite and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Kind, professional and skilled

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    They were great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    This man was recommended by our other surgeon. [staff] to assist in my cranial surgery. He did a exceptional job with the flap that they had to do. He went above all expectations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Excellent services