Obesity Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr. Cenan Oktay is a general surgeon at Asyaesthetic Clinic in Istanbul. He is the first doctor in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Oktay specialises in weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. He practices at a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Completed surgical training at Heidelberg University in Germany.
• Certified in surgical gastroenterology endoscopy by Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• Uses endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric botox for obesity treatment.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Medical Association accreditation.

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.

Professor Mekhmet Gencturk specialises in both surgical and non-surgical obesity treatments at the Dr. HE Clinic.

• Performs gastric sleeve and bypass surgery for metabolic disorders
• Offers gastric botox – injections that slow digestion to help manage hunger
• Uses gastric balloons as a non-permanent weight loss solution
• Specialises in endoscopic procedures for faster recovery and no scarring
• Experienced in gastroscopy for detailed stomach assessments

Professor Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a specialist general surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital with dual national board certifications for his outstanding surgical performance.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery to treat weight-related conditions
• Performs endoscopic procedures for non-surgical diagnosis and internal treatments
• Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Association focusing on smaller incisions
• Expert in stomach and colorectal surgery for complex abdominal cases
• Recognised with two national board awards for clinical excellence

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.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical leader at Medicana Bursa Hospital, bringing elite technical skills from a Research Fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery using keyhole techniques for faster recovery.
• Holds a PhD in physiology, giving him deep insight into metabolic health and weight loss.
• Focuses on surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery for complex abdominal cases.
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, training the next generation of surgeons.

Prof. Dr. Oktay Banlı is a Professor of General Surgery. He has focused on laparoscopic bariatric surgery since 2006. His main procedures are sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

MD, Ankara University (1988). General Surgery Specialist, Erciyes University (1996). He worked for 11 years in the General Surgery and Kidney Transplantation Clinic at Etlik Specialized Hospital. He completed advanced laparoscopic training in France (2005–2006). He became an Associate Professor in 2007 and a Professor in 2013. He also served as Clinical Chief at Elazığ Education and Research Hospital. In 2014, he worked in bariatric and metabolic surgery clinics at Weill Cornell Medical College and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

He has published in international journals and is a member of professional societies. His interests include gastric balloon and band, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), mini gastric bypass (MGB), duodenal switch/biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), advanced laparoscopy, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and transplant surgery and coordination.

Dr. M Altan Kaya has performed hundreds of complex surgeries at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He is an expert in laparoscopic gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures. Dr. Kaya completed training in minimally invasive surgery in Germany and France. He holds membership in the European Society of Oncological Surgeons.

• Specials in bariatric surgery, breast cancer treatment, and hemorrhoidectomy.
• Completed training at the Ethicon Surgical Center in Hamburg.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Society for Colorectal Tumor Surgery.
• Works at GHA-accredited Risus Clinic, which serves patients from Europe and the USA.