Best Obesity Doctors in Ankara for Australians

Professor Namik Ozkan is a senior general surgery specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital and a former Dean of Medicine at two Turkish universities.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery for long-term weight management
• Performs sleeve gastrectomy to reduce stomach size and lower hunger hormones
• Offers gastric bypass procedures for patients with obesity and metabolic issues
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expertise in laparoscopic abdominal surgery for smaller scars and faster recovery

Professor Abdukadir Bedirli is a heavyweight in metabolic health, having successfully treated over 1,500 patients using robotic surgery for obesity and gastric conditions.

• Specialises in bariatric redo surgery for patients needing corrective or follow-up weight loss procedures
• Awarded Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) for high clinical standards
• Uses robotic-assisted techniques to ensure smaller incisions and a faster return to daily life
• Trained in advanced bariatric and laparoscopic methods across France, Belgium, and South Korea

Dr Ismail Biri is a pioneer in surgical care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, being the first surgeon in Turkey to perform the laparoscopic SCOLA method.

• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery using minimally invasive techniques for smaller scars
• Expert in performing complex abdominal wall repairs and hernia treatments simultaneously
• Trained in basic and advanced endoscopic interventions at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Specialises in oncological surgery, including stomach and colon cancer procedures
• Uses the latest laparoscopic techniques for faster patient recovery and reduced pain