Obesity Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Associate Professor Gokmen Ozturk leads the general surgery team at Vital Clinic, specialising in metabolic and bariatric procedures for obesity management.

• Performs gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries to help patients achieve significant weight loss
• Trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical residency
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions, including stomach diseases and oesophageal narrowing
• Served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Medipol University, educating future surgeons

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

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 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

Dr. Mehdi D is a general surgeon at Clinic Wise in Istanbul. He specializes in bariatric surgery for patients seeking sustainable weight loss. He treats obesity through various surgical interventions. Dr. Mehdi works at an ISAPS-member clinic that treats over 400 international patients annually.

• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
• Expertise Includes endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric balloon procedures.
• Focuses on revisional surgeries and long-term patient lifestyle support.
• Surgery is performed at a clinic authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

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.