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Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Assistant Professor Poyrazoglu is a bariatric specialist who focuses on robotic-assisted weight loss surgery for improved precision and recovery.

    • Completed advanced obesity and robotic surgery training in France and Turkey
    • Performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass using laparoscopic and robotic techniques
    • Holds membership with the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
    • Addresses complex obesity cases and revision surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals
    • Published researcher in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes
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Gastric balloon
AUD $3,773 - AUD $4,129
Gastric band
AUD $7,120 - AUD $7,476
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $6,977 - AUD $7,476
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Gokhan Yilmaz

  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a general surgery specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

    • Specialises in obesity surgery including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures
    • Performs gastric balloon insertions for non-surgical weight loss management
    • Maintains an academic role as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
    • Completed surgical training and practice at prominent Turkish research hospitals
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Soykan Barlas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Associate Professor Barlas is a specialist general surgeon who completed advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive weight loss techniques.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass and sleeve surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
    • Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his clinical contributions
    • Academic Doctor Lecturer who has published over 20 articles in international medical journals
    • Performs complex keyhole procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $3,902 - AUD $4,670
Gastric bypass
AUD $1,993 - AUD $2,136
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Alpaslan Terzi

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Professor Alpaslan Terzi is a senior surgical expert at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, combining high-level academic leadership with hands-on expertise in bariatric surgery.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and metabolic surgery to treat obesity
    • Holds the title of Professor at Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine
    • Focuses on endocrine surgery involving hormone-producing glands that affect metabolism
    • Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association
    • Trained at Akdeniz University and specialises in general surgery from İnönü University
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Mete Akin

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor Mete Akin is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on metabolic health and weight management. He combines high-level academic expertise with clinical skills in digestive health and bariatric procedures.

    • Specialises in gastric balloon and sleeve gastrectomy for weight management
    • Completed subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
    • Held senior academic roles as Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
    • Expert in treating obesity-related digestive conditions and metabolic health
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Gastric bypass
AUD $5,411 - AUD $5,411
Gastric balloon
AUD $2,207 - AUD $2,919
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,272 - AUD $4,272
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Mehmet Mehdi Deniz

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on the surgical treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

    • Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)
    • Performs laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – a key-hole method for weight loss
    • Practises ileal transposition, a surgical technique to help manage type 2 diabetes
    • Graduated from Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
    • Published researcher on reducing adhesions and improving surgical mesh implants
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $5,553 - AUD $5,553
Gastric bypass
AUD $6,408 - AUD $7,120
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
AUD $9,967 - AUD $9,967
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Levent Kaptanoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Professor Kaptanoglu is a general surgery specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with rare dual expertise in bariatric surgery and organ transplantation.

    • Trained at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center in the United States
    • Specialises in bariatric techniques for long-term obesity management
    • Former Associate Professor at the prestigious Kartal Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie
    • Focuses on hepatobiliary surgery including liver and gallbladder procedures
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Hanifi Onalan

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr Hanifi Onalan provides both surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions at Atlas University Hospital, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures.

    • Offers non-surgical options like gastric balloons and stomach botox
    • Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Certified in videoendoscopy for precise internal diagnosis and treatment
    • Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
    • Expert in managing complex digestive tract and hernia conditions
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,272 - AUD $4,557
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Onder Surgit

  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Tekirdag, Optimed International Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

    Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

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Yahya Ozel

  • 31 years of experience
  • 12000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Dr Yahya Ozel is a key figure in bariatric surgery at Estexper Clinic, having refined his skills at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. He uses advanced robotic and laparoscopic techniques to help patients achieve weight loss with faster recovery times.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon placements
    • Certified in surgical endoscopy with the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
    • Trained in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery under world-renowned experts in Tokyo
    • Serves as an academic faculty member at Dogus University training future surgeons
    • Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce post-operative pain and scarring
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Gastric bypass
AUD $6,408 - AUD $6,408
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $5,411 - AUD $5,411
Gastric balloon
AUD $2,705 - AUD $2,705
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Emine Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Associate Professor Yildirim is a senior general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital with a career spanning over two decades in high-level clinical leadership and surgical research.

    • Specialises in surgical interventions for the digestive tract, including gastric and colorectal procedures
    • Expertise in gastric cancer surgery and managing response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy
    • Former Chief Physician and Deputy Chief Physician with extensive experience in leading surgical clinics
    • Active researcher with numerous published studies on surgical outcomes and pathological responses
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,272 - AUD $4,557
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Mehmet Tahir Oruç

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Oruç has performed over 900 obesity and metabolic surgeries at Medical Park Antalya. He specialises in using laparoscopic techniques that offer patients smaller incisions and shorter recovery times.

    • Trained in laparoscopic gastric band surgery in Austria and lower GI surgery in Scotland
    • Completed robotic surgery training at Acıbadem University for high-precision procedures
    • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
    • Former Chief of General Surgery at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
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Gastric bypass
AUD $5,411 - AUD $5,411
Gastric balloon
AUD $2,207 - AUD $2,919
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,272 - AUD $4,272
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Emek is a leading academic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya who holds a professorship at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's top medical schools.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric band procedures
    • Performs minimally invasive weight loss treatments including gastric balloon insertion
    • Expert in biliopancreatic diversion for managing severe obesity
    • Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association
    • Trained in general surgery at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
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Gastric bypass
AUD $5,411 - AUD $5,411
Gastric balloon
AUD $2,207 - AUD $2,919
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,272 - AUD $4,272
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