Best Obesity Doctors in İzmir for Australians

Professor Cemal Kara is a pioneering surgeon who holds a patent for a laparoscopic instrument used in keyhole procedures.

• Performed over 6,200 successful operations throughout his career
• Specialises in laparoscopic weight-loss surgery for faster healing and minimal scarring
• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Active member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Trained at Karadeniz Technical University, a leading Turkish medical institution

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly published surgical specialist who established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital. He has successfully performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric reduction – keyhole surgery for smaller scars and faster recovery
• Held the title of Associate Professor in General Surgery since 2005
• Authored 12 book sections and published over 50 international scientific papers
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Recognised with multiple awards for surgical innovation and clinical research

Dr Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a dedicated specialist in metabolic and obesity surgery at Can Hospitals Turkey, where he performs keyhole procedures for weight loss.

• Specialises in laparoscopic metabolic and obesity surgery – uses small incisions for faster healing and less scarring
• Performs gastric botox, a non-surgical option to help regulate appetite and digestion
• Trained at Ege University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Expert in diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy to monitor digestive health

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student, specialising in the complex link between insulin resistance and weight management.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course to manage dietary needs before and after weight-loss surgery
• Uses evidence-based protocols to treat hedonic eating – helping patients manage food cravings and emotional eating behaviours
• Specialises in managing diabetes and metabolic disorders through clinical dietetics
• Trained at major teaching institutions including İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital and Hacettepe Oncology Hospital

Dr Ufuk Onsal is a dedicated bariatric specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey who holds formal certification in gastric bypass surgery from the Turkish Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic abdominal repairs using small incisions for less scarring and quicker healing
• Completing intensive training in gastric bypass and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
• Attends international congresses focused on bariatric and metabolic surgical techniques
• Uses ultrasound-guided diagnostics for precise pre-operative assessments
• Recognised for metabolic surgery expertise by the national surgical association

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified general surgeon who specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Board Certificate of Achievement
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach requiring only small incisions
• Former faculty member at Izmir University teaching undergraduate medical courses
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.

Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.