Metabolic surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited metabolic and bariatric specialist who performs complex weight-loss procedures at the Clinics United centre in Antalya.

• Completed specialist surgical training at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Gained high-level expertise at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic
• Focuses on bariatric techniques that address metabolic disorders and obesity
• Participates in international training programmes to use the latest surgical methods
• Holds a medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayis University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem has performed more than 5,000 weight loss procedures in Istanbul. He leads a clinic with ISO accreditation and uses minimally invasive methods for metabolic care.

• Completed a Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course in Baltimore, USA
• Holds Masterclass certifications from France in laparoscopic morbid obesity surgery
• Appointed Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in gastric sleeve and complex gastric bypass surgeries

Professor Burhan Mayir is a surgical leader who specialises in scarless bariatric procedures at his dedicated clinic in Antalya.

• Performs single-port sleeve gastrectomy leaving no visible abdominal scars
• Expert in complex revisional bariatric surgery and gastric bypass
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Specialises in gastro-oesophageal reflux and laparoscopic cancer surgery
• Frequent speaker at global surgical congresses on metabolic techniques

Professor Ayse Kubat Uzum serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, bringing elite leadership to metabolic care at Biruni University Hospital.

• Awarded for clinical research into metabolic parameters and hunger following gastric bypass surgery
• Specialises in managing complex endocrine disorders including diabetes and thyroid diseases
• Fellow of the European Society of Endocrinology and the international Endosociety
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Researches the effects of probiotics on patient satiety and metabolic outcomes after surgery

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Kilicli is the Chief Medical Officer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in reproductive endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Kilicli manages endocrine disorders like thyroid cancer, Addison’s disease, and hirsutism. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

• Treats complex conditions including adrenal gland disorders and hyperparathyroidism.
• Performs specialized procedures like radioiodine therapy and thyroidectomy.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and metabolic surgery.
• Offers complex diagnostics like thyroid function tests and premium check-ups.

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.

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won multiple first prizes for research on Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. Dr. Özgen treats growth retardation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in a modern campus.

• Specializes in puberty problems and menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls.
• Treats metabolic issues including obesity and adrenal gland disorders.
• Clinical focus includes pituitary disorders and genital abnormalities in boys.
• Member of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes 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. 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 Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a general surgery specialist at Can Hospitals with a strong focus on laparoscopic metabolic and obesity procedures.

• Trained at Ege University and Celal Bayar University in Turkey
• Specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy for gastrointestinal health
• Expertise includes intestinal tumour surgery and reflux management

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.

Dr M Altan Kaya provides advanced metabolic care at Risus Clinic Istanbul using minimally invasive techniques refined through specialist training in Germany and France.

• Completed the Ethicon Surgical Centre programme for minimally invasive techniques in Hamburg
• Trained in laproscopic surgery at the IRCAD ITES Centre in Strasbourg
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on keyhole methods to support faster patient recovery and smaller incisions