Professor Alpaslan Terzi has performed over 1,100 successful surgical procedures and prioritises personal clinical oversight for every gastric sleeve patient.

• Provides a completely individualised treatment plan based on a personal evaluation of medical materials
• Holds the rank of Professor, having served as a senior academic at Zirve University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at Akdeniz University and İnönü University

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yahya Ozel has performed over 5,000 bariatric surgeries and holds a prestigious certificate from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

• Completed advanced surgical training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan
• Served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University training future surgeons
• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques for weight loss
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in endoscopy and general surgery

Professor Hanifi Onalan has performed over 1,100 treatments and leads the surgical team at Atlas University Hospital – a key medical training centre in Istanbul.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery and gastric balloon procedures
• Certified in video-endoscopy for precise diagnosis and surgical monitoring
• Manages complex weight-loss cases using both surgical and non-surgical methods
• Oversees obesity treatments as a senior member of the general surgery faculty

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek is a high-level academic surgeon practicing at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed his specialist general surgery training at Ankara University
• Member of the National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Specialises in complex abdominal procedures within a major tertiary hospital setting
• Expertise is backed by years of reaching the highest academic surgical qualifications

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.

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a highly skilled bariatric surgeon who has performed over 900 successful procedures. He currently leads general surgery at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed specialist laparoscopic gastric band training in Austria
• Advanced robotic surgery qualification from Acıbadem University in Istanbul
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Trained in lower gastrointestinal surgery at the Cushieri Skill Centre in Scotland
• Held senior clinical leadership roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Dr Görkem Özgen graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University English medical programme and specialises in laparoscopic obesity treatments at Quartz Hospital.

• Completed specialist general surgery training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on up-to-date surgical safety and scientific principles for gastric sleeve procedures
• Maintains a multidisciplinary approach to ensure comprehensive patient care before and after surgery
• Expertise includes managing abdominal wall hernias and complex anorectal disorders

Dr Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai is a specialised bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon who has performed over 900 successful treatments at Wansiri Hospital.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the prestigious Chulalongkorn Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
• Focuses on keyhole techniques for gastric sleeve surgery to help patients achieve lasting weight loss
• Serves as a consultant in the surgery department at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
• Personalises every treatment plan by personally evaluating all patient materials and medical history

Professor Burak Kavlakogluu is a veteran metabolic surgeon and former Head of General Surgery who specialises in complex obesity cases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Holds the prestigious title of Professor of Surgery, reflecting his senior academic and clinical standing
• Former Chief Physician and Head of General Surgery at major Turkish education and research hospitals
• Specialises in obesity surgery and metabolic disorders within a dedicated weight loss unit
• Experienced in managing emergency and trauma services, ensuring high safety standards during surgery

Thanakom Sukcharoen, M.D.

Expertise

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

2012 Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University

2019 Master of Science in Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

Certificates

2020 American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), USA

2021 Certificate of Preventive Medicine Specialist, Medical Council

2021 Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Current Positions

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist at Intrarat Hospital

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.

Personal Information:

• Born in 1967.
• Completed primary education in Istanbul.
• Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

Education & Training:

• Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
• Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
• Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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Professional Experience:

• 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
• 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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Medical Expertise & Achievements:

• Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

Positions Held:

• 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Interests 
Robotic surgery,
Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
Breast and thyroid surgery,
Gastrointestinal surgery,
Anal region diseases,
Hepatobiliary surgery

Memberships: 

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Surgical Society

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery