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Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz

  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a leading authority in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Erdem Hospital. He serves on the editorial board for Advances in Weight Loss Management and Medical Devices.

    • Specialises in gastric bypass, sleeve, and balloon procedures for obesity management
    • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) member
    • National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association member – focused on minimally invasive, small-incision techniques
    • Former Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital – one of Istanbul’s major surgical hubs
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Dr Murat Erol

  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr Murat Erol is a dental specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on functional oral health and aesthetic smile design.

    • Performs restorative dentistry including crowns and bridges to restore tooth function
    • Offers endodontics to preserve natural teeth using root canal therapy
    • Provides prosthetic treatments for patients with missing teeth
    • Focuses on combined health and aesthetic outcomes for personalized dental care
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Jaydeep Palep

  • 25 years of experience
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr Palep is a pioneer in weight loss surgery, being one of the first in India to introduce specialised banded bypass and sleeve techniques after training in Los Angeles.

    • Achieves 90% diabetes remission with most patients no longer needing insulin
    • Trained in robotic surgery in Italy, providing greater precision and faster recovery
    • Maintains a 1% complication rate, which is on par with global standards
    • Specialises in complex revision cases for previously failed weight loss procedures
    • Leads a department certified as a Centre of Excellence by the International Excellence Foundation
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Gastric bypass
AUD $6,408 - AUD $8,544
Biliopancreatic diversion
AUD $7,120 - AUD $8,544
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Hasan Erdem

  • 4.8 Excellent 21 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. HE Obesity Clinic
  • Associate Professor Hasan Erdem is a dedicated specialist in weight loss surgery who established his own clinic to focus entirely on obesity and metabolic conditions.

    • Specialises in laparoscopic weight loss procedures using small incisions for faster healing
    • Completed bariatric surgery training in Baltimore, USA and masterclass surgery in France
    • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
    • Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures
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Gastric bypass
AUD $7,539 - AUD $7,867
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $5,896 - AUD $6,225
Gastric balloon
AUD $3,268 - AUD $4,911
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Mehmet Sadik Bingol

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipunto Clinic
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Gastric balloon
AUD $2,278 - AUD $2,278
Stomach stapling
AUD $4,414 - AUD $4,414
Gastric bypass
AUD $4,414 - AUD $4,414
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Ibrahim Cenk Sogukpinar

  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Eskisehir, Private Anadolu Hospital
  • The doctor specializes in gastric band surgery and managing related conditions such as hiatus hernias. Known for attentiveness, patience, and thoroughness, the doctor's expertise contributes significantly to positive surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

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Gastric band
AUD $6,408 - AUD $7,120
Gastric bypass
AUD $6,408 - AUD $7,120
Gastric balloon
AUD $3,987 - AUD $4,557
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Ugur Yasar

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , CatchLife
  • Dr Ugur Yasar is an award-winning specialist at CatchLife who was named Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year at the 2020 Altintac Awards.

    • Specialises in laparoscopic metabolic and weight loss procedures
    • Holds expert certification in bariatric surgery and gastric balloon placement
    • Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society and the Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
    • Published researcher focusing on preoperative nutrition to improve patient healing
    • Recognised as the most successful general surgeon by Turkey East Awards
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,272 - AUD $4,699
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Dr Selami Sozubir

  • 4.5 Good 239 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Professor Selami Sozubir is a highly regarded specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with 65 scientific publications and nearly 1,000 citations in his field.

    • Focuses on paediatric abdominal surgery for internal organ conditions
    • Trained in paediatric urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
    • Recognised with multiple awards for clinical and research excellence
    • Specialises in managing congenital abnormalities and complex newborn cases
    • Experienced in oncological surgery for childhood tumours
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Gastric bypass
AUD $6,052 - AUD $6,764
Gastric balloon
AUD $3,702 - AUD $5,126
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
AUD $4,999 - AUD $5,048
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Cenan Oktay

  • 4.7 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Asyaesthetic Clinic
  • 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
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Dr Mustafa Aydin

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who provides essential medical support for weight loss surgery patients.

    • Manages metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension before and after surgery
    • Treats gastrointestinal issues including reflux, gastritis, and liver diseases
    • Graduate of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine with a focus on evidence-based care
    • Develops personalised health plans and risk assessments to improve surgical outcomes
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Natthaphon Srithurawanit

  • 11 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital
  • Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

    1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

    2. Good quality of life

    3. Youthful lively life

    4. Longevity

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Huseyin Sinan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, TWT Health Clinic
  • The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

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Ismail Biri

  • 2 Good 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Dr Ismail Biri was among the first in Turkey to perform the SCOLA method for abdominal repair. He specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

    • Performs gastric sleeve procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
    • Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions at Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi
    • Specialises in treating laparoscopic obesity and complex abdominal hernias
    • Expertise includes managing surgical cases during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy
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Thanaphat Pomyukon

  • 11 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital
  • Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a general surgeon (ศัลยแพทย์ทั่วไป). Thai medical license no. ว.50550. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He also holds the Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital, Ministry of Public Health.

    His clinical focus includes hernias and hemorrhoids. He also treats breast lumps and gallstones. He manages digestive system diseases. He performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

    Languages: Thai (primary) and English (professional clinical level).

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