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341 Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad

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Görkem Özgen

  • 4.7 Excellent • 164 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Quartz Hospital
  • Dr Görkem Özgen performs key bariatric procedures at Quartz Hospital, including the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) – a less invasive weight loss method that requires no large incisions.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric balloon insertions
    • Qualified at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Manages post-bariatric plastic surgery for body contouring after weight loss
    • Uses a multidisciplinary care model to support patient safety and recovery
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Post-bariatric plastic surgery
AUD $9,674 - AUD $19,064
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Dr Pimchaya Panichkul

  • 4.4 Good • 132 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, ID Clinic Bangkok
  • Dr Pimchaya Panichkul is a multi-specialised surgeon at ID Clinic Bangkok who focuses on body contouring and anti-ageing medicine.

    • Holds a Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery from the USA
    • Specialises in anti-ageing medicine to support long-term metabolic health
    • Member of Panasia Cosmetic to stay updated on global surgical standards
    • Trained in plastic surgery in Korea for refined aesthetic results
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Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi

  • 4.4 Good • 132 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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Ediz Altinli

  • 4.6 Excellent • 165 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 sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,268 - AUD $8,536
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
AUD $11,382 - AUD $18,495
Gastric bypass
AUD $6,402 - AUD $8,109
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Burak Kavlakogluu

  • 4.6 Excellent • 165 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 sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,268 - AUD $8,536
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
AUD $11,382 - AUD $18,495
Gastric bypass
AUD $6,402 - AUD $8,109
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Ersan Eroglu

  • 4.6 Excellent • 165 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 sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,268 - AUD $8,536
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
AUD $11,382 - AUD $18,495
Gastric bypass
AUD $6,402 - AUD $8,109
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Baris Demiriz

  • 4.9 Excellent • 221 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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Burak Kankaya

  • 4.9 Excellent • 59 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 • 58 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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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent • 59 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Halil Alis is a leading specialist in weight loss surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with global standing in obesity and metabolic management.

    • Specialises in laparoscopic weight loss surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
    • Performs gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric band procedures using minimally invasive techniques
    • International member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
    • Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
    • Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on gastrointestinal and bariatric outcomes
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Mehmet Tahir Oruç

  • 4.6 Excellent • 7 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 balloon
AUD $2,205 - AUD $2,917
Gastric bypass
AUD $5,406 - AUD $5,406
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,268 - AUD $4,268
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Yasar Tuna

  • 4.6 Excellent • 7 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya, Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr Yasar Tuna is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital with a Ph.D. in digestive health. He manages complex metabolic cases and weight loss procedures within a JCI-accredited facility.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and gastric band procedures
    • Performs biliopancreatic diversion for complex weight management needs
    • Former academic at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
    • Works within the hospital's specialised Organ Transplant Center
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Gastric balloon
AUD $2,205 - AUD $2,917
Gastric bypass
AUD $5,406 - AUD $5,406
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,268 - AUD $4,268
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Thanakom Sukcharoen

  • 4.4 Good • 12 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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