Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

Professor Mehdi D is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Clinic Wise who focuses on tailored weight loss solutions for complex patient cases.

• Specialises in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures
• Focuses on revisional surgeries for patients needing follow-up care
• Uses a patient-centred approach to customise every surgical plan
• Expertise includes managing obesity-related health challenges through surgical intervention
• Provides intensive post-operative education to support sustainable lifestyle changes

Dr Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly skilled General Surgery Specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with over two decades of surgical experience. He focuses on metabolic and obesity surgery, using minimally invasive methods to help patients achieve weight goals.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder and hernia repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, ensuring high standards of care
• Proficient in diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy for thorough patient screening
• Skilled in complex gastrointestinal surgery, including colorectal and reflux procedures

Professor M Altan Kaya trained at elite centres in Germany and France to master minimally invasive surgical techniques for obesity treatment.

• Completed advanced training at the IRCAD France and Ethicon Hamburg centres
• Focuses on keyhole and endoscopic methods that reduce recovery time
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Former student at the prestigious Ankara University School of Medicine
• Practices at Risus Clinic Istanbul using modern gastric reduction methods

Dr Ismail Biri is a pioneer in surgical circles, being the first surgeon in Turkey to perform the laparoscopic SCOLA method for abdominal wall repairs.

• Holds specialist certification in basic and advanced endoscopic interventions from Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Focuses on laparoscopic obesity procedures and metabolic surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex abdominal wall reconstructions and oncological gastrointestinal surgery

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a highly focused gastric specialist who refined his laparoscopic skills alongside leading bariatric experts in Belgium and France.

• Specialises in gastric surgery revision and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Trained in advanced gastric bypass methods under Dr Bruno Dillemans in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association and the Asian Endocrine Surgery Association