Obesity Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

 EXPERIENCES 

 İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

 İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

 İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

 Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

 Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

 Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

 İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

 Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

Associate Professor Mete Akin is a subspecialist gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on non-surgical weight management using minimally invasive gastric interventions.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to help patients achieve weight loss without traditional open surgery
• Provides expert care for gastric and oesophageal conditions that impact metabolic health
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Akdeniz University – a prominent Turkish medical institution
• Dual-qualified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology for comprehensive patient oversight

Professor Alpaslan Terzi is a senior general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital with extensive academic and clinical expertise in surgical weight loss.

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in General Surgery
• A member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties
• Specialises in surgical endocrine and metabolic health management
• Regularly attends national surgical congresses to stay updated on patient-care protocols

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz is a weight-loss surgery expert and a key member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association.

• Specialises in gastric bypass and ileal transposition to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity
• Expert in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – a keyhole procedure for faster healing
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with a formal Competency Certificate
• Published international research on managing complications like gastric perforations

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Northwestern University, Transplantation Center

Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience

1992 to 1997 – Research Assistant at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

1998 to 2002 – Fellow at Northwestern University, Transplantation Unit

2003 to 2008 – Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2008 to 2011 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2011 to 2013 – Associate Professor at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

2013 to 2018 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital


Professional Memberships

-Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie

-American Society for Transplantation

-Breast Surgery Association

-Trauma Association

-Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

-Colorectal Surgery Association

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç has performed over 900 successful procedures and serves as a senior member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

• Specialises in metabolic surgery to treat obesity-related conditions and laparoscopic gastric banding
• Completed specialist laparoscopic surgical training in Scotland and Austria
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Received robotic surgery training to perform complex gastrointestinal repairs
• Professor at Istinye University Department of General Surgery

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Professor Yahya Ozel is a high-volume general surgeon who trained under world-leading specialists at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan.

• Specialises in bariatric surgery using laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques for smaller incisions
• Certified in surgical endoscopy by the Turkish Surgical Association for accurate internal assessments
• Expert in metabolic surgery to help manage weight-related conditions like type 2 diabetes
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University training the next generation of surgeons
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for meeting rigorous national surgical standards

Associate Professor Emine Yildirim is a senior general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital with a strong background in gastrointestinal and metabolic surgical care.

• Specialises in gastric and colorectal procedures to manage complex metabolic conditions
• Served as Chief Physician and Deputy Chief Physician across several major Turkish hospitals
• Published extensive research on gastric cancer and intestinal health in international journals
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery

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.

Dr Hanifi Onalan specialises in both surgical and non-surgical obesity treatments at Atlas University Hospital. He integrates endoscopic techniques to provide patients with effective weight loss options without traditional invasive surgery.

• Performs gastric balloon insertions to reduce stomach capacity without permanent changes
• Offers gastric botox injections to slow digestion and manage appetite
• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair for post-surgical recovery
• Holds a Videoendoscopy Application Certificate from Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Practises at a major university teaching hospital in Istanbul

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.