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Serdar Kacar

  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Odin Clinic
  • Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly credentialed general surgeon who established the dedicated Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

    • Performed over 900 surgical treatments with a focus on metabolic health
    • Achieved more than 200 successful gastric reduction operations
    • Awarded for pioneering surgical achievements by the Turkish SSK General Directorate
    • Authored over 150 scientific publications and 12 medical book chapters
    • Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin
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Osman Aktas

  • 4.4 Good 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Avicenna International Hospital
  • Professor Osman Aktas has focused on endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery since 1995, bringing heavy-duty surgical expertise to weight loss procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

    • Completed advanced training in laparoscopic techniques in Germany
    • Former head of general surgery and chief physician at multiple large hospitals
    • Experts in metabolism surgery to manage obesity and diabetes simultaneously
    • Specialises in minimally invasive gastric and gastrointestinal procedures
    • Applies oncological precision to metabolic cases for improved patient safety
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Doctor Nadir Adnan Hacim

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Associate Professor Nadir Adnan Hacim is a skilled gastrointestinal specialist at Erdem Hospital who treats weight loss through laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.

    • Specialises in both traditional and swallowable gastric balloon procedures
    • Expertise in laparoscopic anti-reflux and complex gastroenterology surgery
    • Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
    • Former senior surgeon at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
    • Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties
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Alper Hacioglu

  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Eskisehir, Klinik Mavi
  • Dr. Alper Hacioglu is a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in various operations including umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, liver resection, appendectomy, small intestine resection, lumpectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, lipoma removal, and various gastric surgeries like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, post-bariatric plastic surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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Muslum Tarkan

  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Eskisehir, Klinik Mavi
  • Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.
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Samed Gin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • Dr Samed Gin gained high-level surgical experience at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York and now focuses on metabolic health at Can Hospitals Turkey.

    • Specialised in general surgery at Ege University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
    • Trained in complex organ transplantation and abdominal procedures in the USA
    • Performs minimally invasive gastric balloon insertions for weight management
    • Focuses on patient safety and metabolic health within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting
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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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Abdukadir Bedirli

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  • 2 Good 1 review
  • 38 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Professor Abdukadir Bedirli has performed over 1,500 procedures for obesity and weight management at the Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

    • Holds a Robotic Surgery Certification from Strasbourg and works as a console surgeon
    • Awarded Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) for high clinical standards
    • Completed bariatric redo surgery training in Belgium to manage complex cases
    • Specialises in surgical oncology and laparoscopic techniques for gastric conditions
    • Published over 60 international papers on surgical outcomes and patient safety
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Doc Dr Ali Durmus

  • 4.7 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions
  • Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a high-volume general surgeon who helped pioneer laparoscopic stomach and intestinal procedures in Turkey.

    • Specialises in gastroenterology and minimally invasive surgical techniques
    • Former Training Officer at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
    • Performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures throughout his career
    • Consulted as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University
    • Qualified specialist with training in English-medium medical education
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Erdem Can Yardimci

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Clinics United
  • Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited bariatric surgeon who trained at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre for surgical excellence.

    • Specialises in weight-loss procedures at Clinics United in Antalya
    • Previously served at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic
    • Earned his medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayis University Faculty of Medicine
    • Regularly attends international bariatric training programmes to use current protocols
    • Focuses on safe metabolic surgery and patient support throughout the weight-loss journey
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Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz

  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a senior bariatric specialist who sits on the editorial boards of leading international weight loss and medical device journals.

    • Bariatric lead at Erdem Hospital with a focus on metabolic health
    • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
    • Specialised in minimally invasive weight loss techniques at Marmara University
    • Sits on the board for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
    • Regulated member of the Turkey Obesity Surgery Society
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Jumana Baryhe

  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aesthetical Clinic
  • Dr Jumana Baryhe is a versatile practitioner at Aesthetical Clinic who manages a broad spectrum of surgical and cosmetic procedures.

    • Coordinates care for international patients seeking weight management solutions
    • Focuses on delivering personalised treatment plans for metabolic health
    • Works within a multi-disciplinary team at a specialist aesthetic centre
    • Highly regarded by patients for providing attentive and supportive bedside care
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Huseyin Akyol

  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Op.Dr. Hüseyin Akyol Clinic
  • Kiss. Dr. Lecturer Hüseyin Akyol presents the obesity and metabolic surgery processes of all his patients at the highest standards by using personalized treatment methods, his experienced team and high technology equipment. Operations and treatment follow-up processes are carried out in fully equipped and up-to-date A-plus hospitals.

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Volkan Tümentemur

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipunto Clinic
  • The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 2005, specializing as a General Surgeon. The doctor has gained extensive experience and expertise in the field of general surgery, contributing significantly to the clinic's success and patient care.

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Professor Burhan Mayir Md

  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic
  • Professor Burhan Mayir is a specialist in bariatric and metabolic procedures, focusing on minimally invasive techniques at his dedicated clinic in Antalya.

    • Performs a range of weight-loss interventions including gastric balloons and gastric bypass
    • Specialises in scarless single-port surgery for reduced recovery times
    • Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
    • Presented more than 100 research abstracts at global surgical congresses
    • Expertise extends to complex gastrointestinal and cancer surgeries
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