Best Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

Professor Mehmet Guler is a senior metabolic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya who holds a professorship from Istanbul Aydın University.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery with advanced academic standing
• Completed a Master's degree in Health Law from Akdeniz University
• Formally recognised as an Associate Professor by the Interuniversity Council in 2018
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Holds extensive residency training from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Professor Halil Alis has over a decade of experience performing and teaching robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci system at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Trains other surgeons in Turkey and abroad on complex Da Vinci robotic procedures
• Active member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Authored 74 papers in international peer-reviewed journals on gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery
• Serves as Medical Director with previous leadership roles at major Turkish training hospitals

Assistant Professor Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu is a specialist bariatric surgeon who completed advanced robotic surgery training in France to master the da Vinci system.

• Performs robotic-assisted gastric sleeve procedures at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in metabolic and gastrointestinal surgery using minimally invasive methods
• Research on bariatric outcomes published in several international peer-reviewed journals
• Appointed as Assistant Professor for his academic contributions to general surgery

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

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

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgery specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Istanbul Aydın University
• Served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at a major training and research hospital
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association and the Turkish Surgical Association
• Published over 50 scientific papers on surgical techniques in international peer-reviewed journals
• Specialises in minimally invasive gastric and abdominal wall surgeries

Professor Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a highly regarded General Surgeon at the prestigious Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Specialises in surgical interventions for the thyroid and endocrine system
• Handles complex cases at a JCI-accredited facility known for international standards
• Practises at a major centre focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly decorated general surgeon who has broken new ground in Turkish medicine, including performing the country's first small intestine transplant.

• Performed over 200 gastric reduction operations at his specialised obesity clinic
• Earned a Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin
• Established and led major kidney transplant centres across three top-tier hospitals
• Authored sections in 12 medical textbooks and published 50 international papers
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for complex abdominal procedures

Dr. Jumana Baryhe is a specialist in advanced aesthetic and hair restoration procedures. She performs Botox injections, non-surgical nose correction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, beard and eyebrow transplants, brow lifts, lip implants, and laser vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Baryhe is known for her skill in minimally invasive techniques. Her patients report high satisfaction with their results.

Dr. Baryhe is dedicated to excellence in her field. She has completed hundreds of successful procedures. Her reputation is built on technical expertise and personalized care. She uses the latest methods and follows international standards in cosmetic medicine.

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is a specialist bariatric surgeon who refined his surgical expertise at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital. He brings high-level experience from his time at the Istinye University Organ Transplant Clinic in Istanbul.

• Accredited specialist in metabolic and weight-loss surgery
• Experienced in performing complex procedures at major university hospitals
• Trained at the prestigious 19 Mayis University Faculty of Medicine
• Regular participant in international bariatric surgery training programmes
• Active member of professional organisations focused on surgical obesity management

Professor Ismail Biri is a weight-loss surgery expert who has performed over 1,100 successful treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery and advanced bariatric procedures
• Pioneered the laparoscopic 'scola' method for hernia repair in Turkey
• Highly experienced in complex abdominal and oncological gastric surgeries
• Completed specialist surgical training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Hold advanced certification in endoscopic interventions and techniques

The doctor is a Professor of Medicine specializing in General Surgery with extensive experience in surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, obesity surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology.

Graduating from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed a residency in General Surgery at Uludağ University School of Medicine.

Further expertise was gained through a Ph.D. in Physiology and a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Department of Colorectal Surgery.

Currently, the doctor serves as a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, with a career spanning roles at Uludağ University and KTO Karatay University.

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.

Dr Ozgur Kavak is a board-certified general surgeon at Ekol International Hospitals, where he performs keyhole procedures for obesity and cancer.

• Holds a Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Exam certificate of success
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Fellow of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Completed surgical residency at Izmir Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple research papers on weight loss surgery outcomes

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified general surgeon who holds the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam Certificate of Achievement.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Ekol International Hospitals
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Former faculty member at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly active member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in advanced surgical techniques