25 Best Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors in Istanbul

Associate Professor Vahit Mutluu has performed over 900 surgical procedures and specialises in bariatric and gastrointestinal care at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) member
• Academic leader who has published numerous scientific works in international peer-reviewed journals
• Focuses on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) alongside general obesity surgery
• Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association (TOSS) and the GlobalSurg Collaborative

Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.

• Holds certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
• Treats colorectal, endocrine, and anal region diseases using laser techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.

• Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
• Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
• Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.

Dr Mert Tanal is a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who holds the prestigious European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ). He uses advanced minimally invasive methods to support faster patient recovery.

• Completed specialized endoscopic and robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg
• Member of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES)
• Associate of the American College of Surgeons
• Authored 28 articles in internationally indexed medical journals
• Regular contributor to European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) research

Professor Samet Yardimci is a leading specialist in digestive system surgery who ranked first in Turkey's national surgical subspecialty exam.

• Completed advanced training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States
• Recognised as Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon upon earning his subspecialty qualification
• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques and metabolic surgery at his dedicated clinic
• Former faculty member at Marmara University training the next generation of general surgeons
• Expert in complex inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic cases

Professor Halil Alis is a highly skilled surgeon who has performed over 900 procedures and specialises in advanced endoscopic bariatric techniques.

• Trainer for the da Vinci robotic surgical system since 2010
• Focuses on therapeutic endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and endoscopic ultrasound
• Active international member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Authored 74 scientific papers published in global journals on surgical outcomes
• Fellowship-trained specialist in bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a general surgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya who holds advanced certification in laparoscopic techniques from Scotland.

• Specialises in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive abdominal procedures
• Doctor Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Published over 20 international research articles on surgical outcomes
• Trained in robotic-assisted techniques for complex abdominal cases

Dr Hanifi Onalan holds a specialised Videoendoscopy Application Certificate from the Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital.

• Performs endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions including gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Practises at Atlas University Hospital – a major private teaching facility in Turkey
• Specialises in obesity treatments ranging from gastric balloons to surgical interventions
• Highly trained in gastrointestinal procedures at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified general surgeon at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Sinan has held leadership roles in both military and civilian health sectors.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Performs specialized transit bipartition and ileal interposition procedures.
• Treats morbid obesity, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes.
• Former Chief Physician of Van Military Hospital and SAM Samsun Military Hospital.

Dr Görkem Özgen is a patient-oriented surgeon who graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine English programme.

• Specialises in general surgery with a focus on obesity treatment and metabolic health
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Applies up-to-date surgical approaches based on strict scientific safety principles
• Maintains a multidisciplinary approach to ensure patient health is managed from all angles

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She was named a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium. Her expertise covers complex liver diseases, Crohn's disease, and Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Chakir treats patients at Turkey's first JCI-accredited smart-and-green hospital.

• Holds certificates in bariatric endoscopy from Brazil and endoscopy from South Korea.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• Specializes in ERCP as a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology study group.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and ulcerative colitis using modern diagnostic tools.

Dr Burak Kankaya is a specialist general surgeon who completed international training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Offers endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy
• Focuses on both surgical and non-surgical endoscopic weight loss solutions
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Holds a PhD in General Surgery from Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Cengiz Dibekoglu performed the first robotic general surgery operation in Turkey. He is a specialist in laparoscopy and robotic procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Dibekoglu focuses on colorectal, gastrointestinal, and weight loss surgeries. He trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic gastroectomy, gastric sleeve, and bypass surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including hiatal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and liver hemangiomas.
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University.

Professor Halil Alis is a highly regarded laparoscopic specialist with over 900 successful treatments performed at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• International active member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Specialised expertise in metabolic management and gastrointestinal system surgery
• Senior member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Researches and publishes extensively on advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy and bariatric outcomes
• Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)

Professor Servet Tali has performed over 10,000 successful surgeries for obesity and metabolic disorders at Central Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty alongside complex metabolic bypass procedures
• Consults with more than 1,000 patients annually for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes
• Contributes to global bariatric research through national and international publications
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Earned his medical degree from Cumhuriyet University with a focus on metabolic health

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgery specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. She specialises in complex gastrointestinal surgery and weight loss solutions.

• Performed extensive research on gastrointestinal outcomes published in Digestive Surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive abdominal procedures
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association and Turkish Surgical Association
• Serves as a Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a specialist training officer who helped pioneer laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgery protocols currently used in Turkey.

• Performs endoscopic and laparoscopic weight loss procedures including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician of Oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Faculty member at Nişantaşı University where he teaches future surgical specialists
• Specialised in gastroenterology and general surgery at Okmeydanı's prestigious training centre

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. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.