Obesity Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 4

Dr. Emin Ersoy is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He has over 12 years of experience in heart and vascular surgery. He specializes in adult open heart surgery and minimally invasive coronary bypass. Dr. Ersoy also performs endovascular procedures and heart valve surgery. He works at JCI-accredited Medistate Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients every year.

• Expert in peripheral arterial system surgery and varicose vein treatments.
• Treats complex vascular diseases using interventional and surgical methods.
• Speaks at international scientific meetings and conferences on coronary artery disease.
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.

Dr. Cenan Oktay is a general surgeon at Asyaesthetic Clinic in Istanbul. He is the first doctor in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Oktay specialises in weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. He practices at a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Completed surgical training at Heidelberg University in Germany.
• Certified in surgical gastroenterology endoscopy by Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• Uses endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric botox for obesity treatment.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Medical Association accreditation.

Op Dr Necdet Derici collaborated with global leaders in Belgium and France to master laparoscopic gastric bypass and complex revision techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery using minimally invasive small incisions
• Performs gastric bypass, gastric balloon and revision procedures for weight loss
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Belongs to the Turkish Bariatric Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery Associations

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, specialising in weight loss through 3D-assisted laparoscopic techniques.

• Performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using 3D imaging for higher precision during surgery
• Uses endoscopic gastric Botox injections – a non-surgical option to help reduce appetite
• Researches clinical outcomes for obesity treatments to improve patient success rates
• Awarded a European Hernia Society certificate for advanced laparoscopic techniques in Dubai
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association since 2014

Dr. Azer Zeynalov is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Surprise Experts Clinic in Istanbul. He completed his residency at Bezmialem Foundation University. Dr. Zeynalov treats both local and international patients seeking aesthetic improvements. He works at a TMA-accredited facility that serves 5,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
• Performs body contouring procedures including liposuction and abdominoplasty.
• Expertise includes reconstructive techniques like hand surgery and otoplasty.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, and Canada at a multi-specialty center.

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Dr. M Altan Kaya has performed hundreds of complex surgeries at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He is an expert in laparoscopic gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures. Dr. Kaya completed training in minimally invasive surgery in Germany and France. He holds membership in the European Society of Oncological Surgeons.

• Specials in bariatric surgery, breast cancer treatment, and hemorrhoidectomy.
• Completed training at the Ethicon Surgical Center in Hamburg.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Society for Colorectal Tumor Surgery.
• Works at GHA-accredited Risus Clinic, which serves patients from Europe and the USA.

Dr. Atilla Akova is a general surgeon with 30 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and diabetes surgery. He is skilled in advanced bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and stomach resection.

Dr. Akova earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his general surgery training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1994. He is known for his high surgical success rates and dedication to new metabolic treatments.