Personal Information:

• Born in 1967.
• Completed primary education in Istanbul.
• Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

Education & Training:

• Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
• Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
• Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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Professional Experience:

• 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
• 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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Medical Expertise & Achievements:

• Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

Positions Held:

• 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Interests 
Robotic surgery,
Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
Breast and thyroid surgery,
Gastrointestinal surgery,
Anal region diseases,
Hepatobiliary surgery

Memberships: 

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Surgical Society

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Professor Servet Tali has performed over 10,000 successful metabolic and weight loss surgeries at Central Hospital. He manages care for more than 1,000 patients annually for obesity and diabetes treatment.

• Completed his medical training at the Cumhuriyet University Medical School
• Specialises in both endoscopic gastric balloons and complex metabolic bypass surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and several international groups
• Regular guest speaker at global scientific conferences on innovative bariatric techniques
• Contributes to clinical research and peer-reviewed international surgical publications

Professor Yasar Tuna is a senior specialist at Medical Park Antalya, bringing academic precision to every endoscopic weight loss procedure.

• Specialises in gastroenterology with focus on metabolic health
• Completed advanced medical training at Akdeniz University
• Senior physician at the hospital's Organ Transplant Centre
• Experienced in complex internal medicine and digestive tract disorders
• Published researcher in the field of gastroenterology and nutrition

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgery specialist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications on gastrointestinal health.

• Holds a professorship in general surgery from Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialises in managing conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract and reflux
• Former educational and administrative supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association and Turkish Surgical Association
• Expertise includes laparoscopic techniques for complex digestive system cases

Professor Tekelioglu is a senior general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, one of Turkey's premier JCI-accredited medical facilities.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in obesity management and digestive tract procedures
• Focuses on non-surgical weight loss interventions
• Operates within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting for patient safety

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

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and has extensive experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Specialized training was completed at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, focusing on gastroenterology. The doctor has held positions at various hospitals, including Haydarpasha Nummune Hospital and Shishli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, and has worked at Unimed Private Polyclinic and Hospitallium Camlica.

Expertise includes procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, chromoendoscopy, and various treatments for gastrointestinal bleeding and strictures. The doctor is proficient in advanced techniques like esophageal varicose band ligation and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly credentialed general surgeon who established the dedicated Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• Performed over 900 surgical treatments with a focus on metabolic health
• Achieved more than 200 successful gastric reduction operations
• Awarded for pioneering surgical achievements by the Turkish SSK General Directorate
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin

Associate Professor Nadir Adnan Hacim is a skilled gastrointestinal specialist at Erdem Hospital who treats weight loss through laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in both traditional and swallowable gastric balloon procedures
• Expertise in laparoscopic anti-reflux and complex gastroenterology surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Former senior surgeon at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties

Professor Osman Aktas has focused on endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery since 1995, bringing heavy-duty surgical expertise to weight loss procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic techniques in Germany
• Former head of general surgery and chief physician at multiple large hospitals
• Experts in metabolism surgery to manage obesity and diabetes simultaneously
• Specialises in minimally invasive gastric and gastrointestinal procedures
• Applies oncological precision to metabolic cases for improved patient safety

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, and gained extensive experience in general surgery as an assistant doctor at Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Hospital and as a specialist at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital and Elbistan State Hospital. From 2011 to 2016, the doctor served as chief assistant in General Surgery at the Training and Research Hospital of Istanbul. In 2016, the doctor established a private clinic in Istanbul focusing on obesity. The doctor became an Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions in 2018.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, and has completed numerous specialized courses in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.

Professor Abdukadir Bedirli has performed over 1,500 procedures for obesity and weight management at the Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Holds a Robotic Surgery Certification from Strasbourg and works as a console surgeon
• Awarded Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) for high clinical standards
• Completed bariatric redo surgery training in Belgium to manage complex cases
• Specialises in surgical oncology and laparoscopic techniques for gastric conditions
• Published over 60 international papers on surgical outcomes and patient safety

Dr Samed Gin gained high-level surgical experience at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York and now focuses on metabolic health at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Specialised in general surgery at Ege University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Trained in complex organ transplantation and abdominal procedures in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive gastric balloon insertions for weight management
• Focuses on patient safety and metabolic health within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a senior bariatric specialist who sits on the editorial boards of leading international weight loss and medical device journals.

• Bariatric lead at Erdem Hospital with a focus on metabolic health
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialised in minimally invasive weight loss techniques at Marmara University
• Sits on the board for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Regulated member of the Turkey Obesity Surgery Society

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a high-volume general surgeon who helped pioneer laparoscopic stomach and intestinal procedures in Turkey.

• Specialises in gastroenterology and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Former Training Officer at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures throughout his career
• Consulted as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University
• Qualified specialist with training in English-medium medical education

Dr Jumana Baryhe is a versatile practitioner at Aesthetical Clinic who manages a broad spectrum of surgical and cosmetic procedures.

• Coordinates care for international patients seeking weight management solutions
• Focuses on delivering personalised treatment plans for metabolic health
• Works within a multi-disciplinary team at a specialist aesthetic centre
• Highly regarded by patients for providing attentive and supportive bedside care

The doctor specializes in gastric band surgery and managing related conditions such as hiatus hernias. Known for attentiveness, patience, and thoroughness, the doctor's expertise contributes significantly to positive surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction.