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Mustafa Emiroglu

  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He focuses on surgical weight loss solutions and metabolic health.

    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialises in endocrine surgery to manage hormonal health and weight
    • Completed oncoplastic and proctologic surgical training in Germany
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and Endocrine Surgery Association
    • Practised as a senior specialist at Saglik Bilimleri University
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Elif Serenay

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 5 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Elif Serenay is a specialist in bariatric surgery nutrition at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. She helps patients manage their weight through tailored dietary programmes before and after surgery.

    • Specialises in nutrition for weight loss surgery to ensure long-term success
    • Creates personalised meal plans for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
    • Manages digestive system health through targeted nutritional support
    • Provides dietary guidance for weight management during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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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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Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr Tekelioglu has performed bariatric and general surgery at the prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital for over two decades. He specialises in robotic-assisted weight loss procedures using the Da Vinci system.

    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and stomach stapling procedures
    • Uses Da Vinci robotic technology for more precise, minimally invasive surgery
    • Offers non-surgical weight loss options including gastric balloon procedures
    • Fluent in English to support international patients through their journey
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Nivit Karla

  • 18 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PrimeCare Bkk
  • Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist at PrimeCare Bkk who provides medical oversight for patients undergoing weight loss surgery journeys.

    • Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University – Thailand's oldest and most prestigious medical faculty
    • Completed a subspecialty in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
    • Assesses heart health to clear patients for metabolic and bariatric procedures
    • Expert in managing internal medicine conditions that impact surgical recovery
    • Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication
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Mehmet Akif Aydin

  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a board-certified surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery to treat obesity and related conditions.

    • Performs gastric sleeve surgery using laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
    • Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
    • Provides surgical solutions for both weight loss and metabolic health issues
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Ezgi Sevic

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • Ezgi Sevic is a nutrition and diet specialist at Medical Park Izmir Hospital who graduated as an honour student from Hacettepe University. She focuses on the critical link between insulin resistance and obesity.

    • Completed specialized bariatric nutrition and innovations in obesity courses
    • Provides expert dietary support following metabolic and weight loss surgery
    • Researched hedonic eating behaviour to help patients manage food cravings
    • Experienced in clinical nutrition for diabetes and chronic metabolic diseases
    • Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $6,570 - AUD $6,570
Gastric bypass
AUD $9,033 - AUD $9,033
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Chen Chaicharncheep

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 9 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital International Center
  • Dr Chen Chaicharncheep is a specialist surgeon at Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital International Center who focuses on body sculpting after weight loss.

    • Completed an international fellowship in aesthetic science and body contouring
    • Trained in Seoul in minimally invasive body contouring techniques
    • Performs liposuction and fat transfer for body reshaping under local anaesthetic
    • Specialises in post-surgical aesthetic refinement to improve body proportions
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Dr Ozden Gul

  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr Ozden Gul is a general surgery specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools.

    • Performs laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and minimal scarring
    • Focuses on gastrointestinal surgery to manage digestive tract disorders
    • Practices at Ümran Medical Centre following roles at major Turkish training hospitals
    • Offers specialist care for metabolic and endocrine-related surgical needs
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Serdar Kacar

  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Odin Clinic
  • Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery who established the dedicated Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital. He has performed over 200 gastric reduction operations with a focus on patient safety and long-term results.

    • Specialises in gastric reduction and complex bariatric procedures
    • Performed Turkey's first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy – using keyhole surgery for faster recovery
    • Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
    • Published over 50 international scientific papers on surgical techniques
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AUD $2,804 - AUD $3,427
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Chen Chaichanchip

  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Chiang Mai, Dr. Chen Clinic
  • Dr Chen Chaichanchip is an expert in surgical body sculpting, having completed multiple fellowships in Seoul and Singapore.

    • Specialises in liposuction and fat transfer for face and body contouring
    • Uses minimally invasive techniques to reshape the body with less downtime
    • Finished an international fellowship in advanced aesthetic science
    • Trained in hands-on body contouring at South Korean specialist clinics
    • Member of the IMCAS World Congress medical community
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Doctor Nadir Adnan Hacim

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Doctor Nadir Adnan Hacim is a specialist in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Erdem Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive weight loss techniques.

    • Performs tube stomach surgery and gastric bypass using small incisions for faster patient recovery
    • Offers swallowable gastric balloon procedures as a non-surgical option for patient comfort
    • Treats gastrointestinal conditions including anti-reflux surgery and hernia repairs via laparoscopy
    • Member of the Turkish surgery and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery associations
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Taha Somnez

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Surprise Experts Clinic
  • Professor Taha Somnez was named the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey. He specializes in obesity-related reconstructive procedures at Surprise Experts Clinic for patients who have achieved significant weight loss.

    • Treats post-weight loss concerns through body contouring and reconstructive surgery
    • Holds European Board certification (EBOPRAS) – a gold standard for surgical quality
    • Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
    • Completed specialist training at Adiyaman Training and Research Hospital
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Gastric balloon
AUD $2,848 - AUD $5,411
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $3,987 - AUD $5,696
Gastric bypass
AUD $4,984 - AUD $7,120
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Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev

  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Dr Rafail Ibayev is a bariatric specialist at Erdem Hospital. He focuses on surgical and endoscopic treatments for patients managing obesity and gastrointestinal disorders.

    • Performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries
    • Offers gastric balloon placement and removal via endoscopy
    • Uses laparoscopic techniques for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
    • Expert in managing reflux disease and benign stomach tumours
    • Conducts both gastroscopy and colonoscopy for internal assessments
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Osman Aktas

  • 4.4 Good 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Avicenna International Hospital
  • Dr Osman Aktas is a pioneer in metabolic surgery who has been performing laparoscopic procedures since 1995. Based at Avicenna International Hospital, he focuses on sustaining long-term weight loss and managing diabetes.

    • Received advanced laparoscopic training in Germany to master minimally invasive techniques
    • Expert in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries using small incisions for faster recovery
    • Specialises in metabolic surgery to help patients achieve lasting remission from diabetes
    • Former head of general surgery and chief physician at several major military hospitals
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Stomach resection
AUD $4,106 - AUD $4,106
Gastric balloon
AUD $2,464 - AUD $4,106
Gastric bypass
AUD $5,748 - AUD $5,748
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