Best Biliopancreatic Diversion Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Kaplan Baha Temizgonul trained at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital – Turkey's highest volume centre for advanced laparoscopic surgery research and training.

• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques for complex bariatric procedures
• Gained significant surgical experience working in high-pressure medical environments
• Graduated from Pamukkale University – the institution that pioneered sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey
• Published multiple peer-reviewed articles on surgical outcomes and techniques
• Successfully completed US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) requirements

Professor Samet Yardimci is a triple-specialised surgeon who ranked first in Turkey's national surgical subspecialty exam. He treats complex digestive tract conditions at his private clinic in Istanbul.

• Specialised in gastroenterology surgery, obesity surgery, and general surgery
• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Former faculty member at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic techniques for metabolic and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Established specialised surgical units for organ transplantation and bowel disorders

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

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.

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.