Gastric balloon Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

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.

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.

Professor Cenan Oktay completed his surgical training at the prestigious Heidelberg University in Germany and was the first surgeon to introduce Valtrac rings for digestive surgery in Turkey.

• General Surgery Specialist with advanced training in surgical gastroenterology endoscopy
• Specialises in digestive system procedures and minimally invasive techniques
• Completed high-level microsurgery training at Würtzburg University in Germany
• Graduated third in his medical class at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in liver and biliary tract surgery from Istanbul Medical Faculty

Professor M Altan Kaya specialises in metabolic and bariatric surgery at Risus Clinic Istanbul, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for weight loss.

• Completed advanced surgical training at the Ethicon Surgical Center in Hamburg, Germany
• Refined skills in minimally invasive methods at the ITES Center in Strasbourg, France
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Practises at a dedicated centre for metabolic health and fat reduction

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgery specialist at Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on minimally invasive weight loss techniques.

• Published research on the effectiveness of endoscopic intragastric botulinum toxin for obesity treatment
• Accredited in laparoscopic surgery with advanced cadaver training from Stony Brook University in New York
• Serves as an editor for several medical textbooks specialising in minimal invasive and oncological surgery
• Completed advanced hernia surgery certification with the European Hernia Society in Dubai

Op Dr Necdet Derici brings international bariatric expertise to Istanbul after completing specialised obesity surgery training in Belgium and France.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery and endoscopic gastric balloon procedures
• Completed advanced gastric bypass training under renowned bariatric specialists in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association and the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Expert in både primary weight loss procedures and complex gastric surgery revisions

Dr Mekhmet Gencturk is a lead specialist for endoscopic weight loss at the Dr HE Obesity Clinic, focusing on metabolic health and gastric balloon procedures.

• Provides direct aftercare via a dedicated medical helpline for his patients
• Specialises in endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and gastric balloon placement
• Works alongside a support team offering 24/7 dietitian guidance after the procedure
• Focuses on obesity and metabolic disorders through minimally invasive gastric techniques