342 Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr Kavak focuses on laparoscopic weight loss procedures at Ekol International Hospitals, combining surgical precision with metabolic expertise.

• Holds a Qualification Exam certificate from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for gastric sleeve and gastric balloon procedures
• Served as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University in the surgery department
• Published several cited studies in national and international medical journals

Dr Cenan Oktay pioneered the use of Valtrac rings in Turkey, a technical breakthrough for secure bowel connections in metabolic surgery. He completed his surgical foundation at Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Specialises in gastric sleeve and bypass procedures at Asyaesthetic Clinic
• First surgeon in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained in microsurgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy in Würtzburg and Istanbul
• Maintains a clinical focus on liver and biliary tract surgical techniques

Dr Habibi is a dedicated metabolic surgeon at CatchLife. He has contributed to over 40 scientific articles to improve weight loss surgical outcomes.

• Performs gastric bypass using the Roux-en-Y method
• Offers mini-bypass and sleeve gastrectomy options
• Uses gastric balloon procedures for non-surgical weight loss
• Focuses on academic research to refine surgical techniques

Dr M Altan Kaya has performed 1,100+ bariatric procedures and currently carries out 6–9 weight loss operations every day at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Specialises in vertical sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass using minimally invasive techniques
• Completed advanced surgical training at the Ethicon Surgical Centre in Hamburg
• Trained in innovative keyhole methods at the ITES Centre in Strasbourg
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons and Turkish Surgical Association

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a specialist general surgeon at EsteCapelli Clinic who trained with Europe's top bariatric experts in Belgium and France.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastric balloon and revision surgeries
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to help patients recover faster with less pain
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Worked alongside Dr Bruno Dillemans in Belgium on advanced gastric bypass methods
• Fluent in English and French to assist international patients throughout their care

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading specialist in minimally invasive weight loss surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He is a published researcher in the field of laparoscopic obesity treatments.

• Specialises in sleeve gastrectomy using 3D imaging for enhanced surgical precision
• Experienced in endoscopic intra-gastric Botox treatments for non-surgical weight management
• Certified by the European Hernia Society in advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Academic editor of multiple surgical textbooks focused on minimally invasive and oncological surgery

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified surgical expert at Ekol International Hospitals, holding a professional Proficiency Certificate from the Turkish Surgical Association.

• Specialises in laparoscopic weight loss surgery including gastric sleeve and gastric band procedures
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Trained at the prestigious Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty member who taught graduate surgical courses at Izmir University
• Expertise includes non-surgical weight loss options such as gastric balloons

Dr Ersen ranked 3rd across all of Turkey in the minor medical specialisation exam. He brings surgical oncology precision to weight loss procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Society for high surgical standards
• Trained at Ankara University – one of the country's most prestigious medical schools
• Specialises in metabolic and bariatric surgeries for obese patients
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for gastric band and balloon procedures
• Focuses on precision surgical oncology methods to improve patient outcomes

Dr Yüksel is a specialist surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital who earned a national board certification with an outstanding degree. He focus on metabolic and weight loss surgery using precise laparoscopic and endoscopic methods.

• Performs minimally invasive gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery
• Uses endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures for stomach conditions
• Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in Kayseri
• Expertise includes colorectal and general stomach surgery alongside obesity care

Dr Gencturk is a bariatric specialist at the Dr HE Clinic who manages both surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions. He focuses on achieving long-term outcomes through a mix of metabolic surgery and endoscopic techniques.

• Performs gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for permanent weight loss
• Offers non-surgical gastric balloons – inflatable devices that limit food intake
• Uses gastric botox to slow digestion and reduce hunger signals
• Treats complex metabolic disorders associated with obesity
• Provides endoscopic gastric stents and gastroscopy for internal monitoring

Professor Ersoy performs weight loss procedures at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, specialising in minimally invasive techniques for gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery.

• Uses minimally invasive methods – small incisions that typically lead to less pain and a faster return to daily life
• Expertise includes gastric balloon procedures and complex biliopancreatic diversion cases
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital – a leading centre for surgical excellence
• Presents internationally as an invited speaker on surgical advancements and coronary artery disease

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is a surgical specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital with a focus on obesity and metabolic surgery. He uses laparoscopic techniques for weight loss procedures to help patients recover faster with less scarring.

• Specialises in metabolic surgery to treat weight-related health conditions
• Performs laparoscopic procedures using small incisions rather than open surgery
• Published research on surgical outcomes in international medical journals
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic