Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

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

Dr Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Wansiri Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive weight loss techniques.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Chulalongkorn Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
• Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – a leading Thai medical institution
• Consultant surgeon in the surgery department at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
• Specialises in keyhole surgical procedures for faster patient recovery times
• Expert in both general and specialised bariatric surgical interventions

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 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

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