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Görkem Özgen

  • 4.7 Excellent 139 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital
  • Dr. Görkem Özgen is a general surgeon with many years of clinical experience. He has a strong academic background. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program). He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

    He has worked in public and private healthcare institutions. He brings this experience to his private practice. His clinical focus includes obesity treatment, breast diseases, abdominal wall hernias, and anorectal disorders. He uses current, safe, and science-based surgical methods within a multidisciplinary care model.

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Post-bariatric plastic surgery
AUD $11,391 - AUD $17,087
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Baris Demiriz

  • 4.9 Excellent 217 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED
  • Dr Demiriz is a leading specialist in weight loss surgery at the Dr. MED clinic. He holds membership in the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Surgery (IFSO).

    • Treats obesity using laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for faster healing
    • Specialises in metabolic surgery to address weight-related health conditions
    • Member of the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Trained in endocrine surgery to manage hormone-related metabolic issues
    • Graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
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Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai

  • 4.7 Excellent 21 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Wansiri Hospital
  • Dr Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Wansiri Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive weight loss techniques.

    • Completed a clinical fellowship at the Chulalongkorn Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
    • Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – a leading Thai medical institution
    • Consultant surgeon in the surgery department at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
    • Specialises in keyhole surgical procedures for faster patient recovery times
    • Expert in both general and specialised bariatric surgical interventions
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Ediz Altinli

  • 4.6 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Professor Altinli is a surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who teaches other doctors how to perform laparoscopic weight loss procedures.

    • Focuses on keyhole surgery to reduce scarring and speed up patient recovery times
    • Former Director of the Surgery Centre for Oesophageal and Gastric Diseases
    • Served as Chief of the General Surgery Clinic at Haydarpasa Training Hospital
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty – a top-tier medical school
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Gastric balloon
AUD $4,984 - AUD $4,984
Gastric bypass
AUD $9,255 - AUD $12,103
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
AUD $11,391 - AUD $11,391
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Burak Kavlakogluu

  • 4.6 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Professor Burak Kavlakogluu is a weight loss specialist who has served as the Head of General Surgery at multiple major Turkish hospitals.

    • Specialises in gastric sleeve and gastric balloon procedures for effective weight management
    • Held senior leadership as Chief Physician at Koru Hospital in Ankara
    • Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of the country's top medical schools
    • Operates at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, a leading JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul
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Gastric balloon
AUD $4,984 - AUD $4,984
Gastric bypass
AUD $9,255 - AUD $12,103
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
AUD $11,391 - AUD $11,391
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Ersan Eroglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Associate Professor Ersan Eroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with a prize-winning background in laparoscopic techniques.

    • Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
    • Specialises in laparoscopic procedures used for weight loss and hernia repair
    • Serves as a Lecturer at Istanbul Arel University Faculty of Medicine
    • Published 16 scientific articles in national and international journals
    • Winner of first prize for Turkey in laparoscopic surgery for neuroendocrine tumours
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Gastric balloon
AUD $4,984 - AUD $4,984
Gastric bypass
AUD $9,255 - AUD $12,103
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
AUD $11,391 - AUD $11,391
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Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi

  • 4.4 Good 109 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, ID Clinic Bangkok
  • Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a highly qualified plastic surgeon who holds dual degrees in general and plastic surgery from Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals.

    • Completed advanced surgical training in the United States at UTHSC and PACES Plastic Surgery
    • Serves as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University teaching the next generation of surgeons
    • Works as a senior consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    • Active member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Burak Kankaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr Burak Kankaya brings international expertise to weight loss surgery, having trained at the Cleveland Clinic – a global leader in metabolic and endocrine surgery.

    • Specialises in gastric sleeve and gastric balloon procedures
    • PhD holder in General Surgery from Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
    • Completed medical training in Italy at Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
    • Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
    • Uses evidence-based techniques for minimally invasive weight loss surgery
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Cengiz Dibekoglu

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr Dibekoglu is a pioneer of robotic surgery who performed Turkey's first general surgery operation using the Da Vinci robotic system.

    • Specialises in robotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery
    • Uses minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques to reduce pain and speed up recovery
    • Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University
    • International member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    • Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal surgery
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Yasar Ozdenkaya

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • The doctor began their medical career in 1998 at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, later moving to Gökçeada İaşeli Military Hospital. From 2005 to 2012, they practiced at Okmeydan Clinic and spent 2008-2009 at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Since 2012, the doctor has been a General Specialist in the surgery of obesity at Medipol Clinic.

    The doctor performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection using the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon, and mini-gastric bypass.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $14,239 - AUD $14,239
Gastric bypass
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Thanakom Sukcharoen

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Thanakom Sukcharoen is a specialist in preventive and regenerative medicine at Intrarat Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.

    • Focuses on holistic weight management and preventive health protocols
    • Holds a Master of Science in Dermatology from Chulabhorn International College
    • Specialises in men's health and clinical sexology for metabolic support
    • Certified Preventive Medicine Specialist by the Thai Medical Council
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