Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

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 Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a dedicated specialist at Can Hospitals who focuses on metabolic and obesity surgery using laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and Celal Bayar University
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy to assess surgical candidacy
• Specialises in laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia procedures alongside bariatric care
• Actively involved with the Aegean Region Surgical Association for clinical education

Professor M Altan Kaya has performed over 1,100 surgical treatments and specialises in vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Completed advanced postgraduate training in minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Maintains a high-volume practice performing between six and nine bariatric procedures per day
• Expertise in surgical oncology and laparoscopic techniques for metabolic conditions
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons and the Turkish Surgical Association

Professor Cenan Oktay completed specialised surgical training at the University of Heidelberg in Germany – one of Europe's most prestigious medical institutions.

• First surgeon in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for gastrointestinal surgery
• Specialises in surgical gastroenterology and endoscopy
• Focuses on liver and biliary tract surgery alongside obesity procedures
• Completed advanced microsurgery training at Würtzburg University in Germany
• Graduated medical school with a prestigious third-place ranking

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specialises in advanced laparoscopic weight-loss procedures.

• Uses 3D imaging systems during gastric sleeve surgery to improve surgical precision
• Extensive academic background as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Completed specialised training in robotic surgery at Stony Brook University in New York
• European Hernia Society certified in advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Published researcher on endoscopic obesity treatments and bariatric outcomes

Associate Professor Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a specialist general surgeon who awarded two national board certificates with outstanding grades for his clinical expertise.

• Performs gastric sleeve surgery at Medistanbul Hospital using minimally invasive techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostic procedures used for stomach assessments
• Specialises in managing complex surgical cases involving the colon, rectum, and stomach
• Academic background includes training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine