172 Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Turkey

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.

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.

Eda MANCOĞLU is a specialist dietitian at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital, focusing on clinical nutrition and weight management.

• Specialises in bariatric nutrition for patients undergoing weight loss surgery
• Provides tailored dietary plans for metabolic health and obesity management
• Offers expert nutrition support for pregnancy, lactation, and sports performance
• Coordinates clinical nutrition for patients managing chronic diseases
• Supports international patients in English, French, German, and Arabic

Dr. Baris Gulgez is a general surgeon at CatchLife in Antalya, Turkey. He performs bariatric and weight loss surgeries to treat obesity. He works at a clinic that treats 2,000 patients annually.

• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Has a gallery of over 60 before-and-after patient results.
• Works at a facility with the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Provides online consultations for international patients.

Dr Yüksel is a specialist surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital who earned a national board certification with an outstanding degree. He focus on metabolic and weight loss surgery using precise laparoscopic and endoscopic methods.

• Performs minimally invasive gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery
• Uses endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures for stomach conditions
• Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in Kayseri
• Expertise includes colorectal and general stomach surgery alongside obesity care

Dr Gencturk is a bariatric specialist at the Dr HE Clinic who manages both surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions. He focuses on achieving long-term outcomes through a mix of metabolic surgery and endoscopic techniques.

• Performs gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for permanent weight loss
• Offers non-surgical gastric balloons – inflatable devices that limit food intake
• Uses gastric botox to slow digestion and reduce hunger signals
• Treats complex metabolic disorders associated with obesity
• Provides endoscopic gastric stents and gastroscopy for internal monitoring

Professor Ersoy performs weight loss procedures at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, specialising in minimally invasive techniques for gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery.

• Uses minimally invasive methods – small incisions that typically lead to less pain and a faster return to daily life
• Expertise includes gastric balloon procedures and complex biliopancreatic diversion cases
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital – a leading centre for surgical excellence
• Presents internationally as an invited speaker on surgical advancements and coronary artery disease

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is a surgical specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital with a focus on obesity and metabolic surgery. He uses laparoscopic techniques for weight loss procedures to help patients recover faster with less scarring.

• Specialises in metabolic surgery to treat weight-related health conditions
• Performs laparoscopic procedures using small incisions rather than open surgery
• Published research on surgical outcomes in international medical journals
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical leader who combines a PhD in Physiology with advanced weight loss training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Holds a PhD in Physiology to better manage metabolic impacts of weight loss
• Fellowship-trained at the Cleveland Clinic department of colorectal surgery
• Leads the General Surgery department as Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

Dr. Azziz Sumer is a general surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs weight loss surgery and general surgical procedures. Dr. Sumer has documented his results with over 50 before-and-after cases. He works at a facility with nearly 300 patient beds. Estophia Hospital has more than 80 doctors across different specialties.

Associate Professor Ali Tardu is a dual-specialised surgeon in both general and gastroenterology surgery, providing high-level expertise for patients at Booking Surgery by Global Health Services.

• Specialises in gastric sleeve and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures
• Performs metabolic surgery specifically designed to treat Type 2 diabetes
• Expert in revisional bariatric surgery for correcting or improving previous weight loss procedures
• Researches patient health literacy and long-term outcomes after bariatric surgery