Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Görkem Özgen is a general surgeon at Quartz Hospital, Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic surgery and the treatment of obesity. He graduated from Hacettepe University's English medical program. He later specialized in general surgery at Istanbul University.

• Performs weight loss surgeries, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.
• Treats abdominal wall hernias and diseases of the breast.
• Expertise covers anorectal disorders and post-bariatric reconstructive surgery.
• Works at Quartz Hospital, which treats 6,500+ international patients annually.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Op. Dr. Şükrü Arslan is a General Surgeon. He received his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in 2005. He completed his General Surgery residency at Atatürk University between 2006 and 2011. He served as an Assistant Professor of General Surgery at Atatürk University from 2013 to 2017. He also worked with the Atatürk University Organ Transplantation Center.

His practice covers gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, hernia, and abdominal surgery. He focuses on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques and organ transplantation. He has worked in public hospitals and leading private hospitals across the Marmara Region. He has been a General Surgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital since May 2026. He speaks English.

Dr Tepebasi specialises in gastric balloon procedures at Private Yüzyıl Hospital. This minimally invasive approach helps patients jump-start weight loss without permanent surgery.

• Focuses on reversible weight loss solutions to reduce appetite
• Combines procedures with tailored nutritional coaching for lasting results
• Provides medically supervised care with a multidisciplinary support team
• Includes comprehensive follow-up to help build healthy sleep and energy habits

Professor Ozkan is a senior academic surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital who has shaped the next generation of specialists as a Dean of Medicine.

• Specialises in bariatric and abdominal surgeries to help patients manage weight and metabolic health
• Former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
• Founding Dean of Aksaray University medical school – a testament to his clinical leadership
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Muzaffer Al has performed 5,000+ metabolic and bariatric surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He specialises in metabolic surgery to manage Type 2 diabetes alongside weight loss.

• Performs laparoscopic bariatric surgery using keyhole techniques for smaller scars
• Focuses on morbid obesity and metabolic disorders
• Completed laparoscopic training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic antireflux surgery to treat chronic heartburn and gastric issues

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in keyhole bariatric procedures.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association, focusing on digestive health
• Authored over 50 scientific papers on surgical techniques and digestive recovery
• Held senior leadership and educational roles at major Turkish training hospitals
• Trained at the English Department of Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a weight loss specialist at Medical Park Göztepe who maintains professional membership with the American College of Surgeons.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery for long-term weight management
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Serves as a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Published over 40 medical documents on surgical techniques and outcomes

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

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