Dr Ismail Biri is a specialist general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who has performed over 1,100 successful surgical treatments.

• Focuses on laparoscopic bariatric procedures for obesity management
• Completed specialised training in basic and advanced endoscopic interventions
• Introduced several first-in-Turkey laparoscopic techniques for complex abdominal repairs
• Highly skilled in managing surgical needs during pregnancy, including gallbladder and appendix issues
• Expertise extends to oncological surgery for stomach and colon cancers

Dr Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a dedicated specialist at Can Hospitals who focuses on metabolic and obesity surgery using laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and Celal Bayar University
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy to assess surgical candidacy
• Specialises in laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia procedures alongside bariatric care
• Actively involved with the Aegean Region Surgical Association for clinical education

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified general surgeon who holds a Proficiency Exam Certificate of Achievement from the Turkish Surgical Association.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Ekol International Hospitals
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Peer-recognised expert who taught at the Izmir University Faculty of Medicine
• Holds active membership with the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Successfully passed the Turkish Surgical Association Board exams for clinical excellence

Professor Mehdi D is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Clinic Wise who focuses on sustainable weight loss outcomes through tailored surgical care.

• Performs high volumes of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures
• Specialises in complex revisional surgeries for patients needing follow-up care
• Uses a patient-centred approach to customise every metabolic procedure
• Provides comprehensive education to help manage lifestyle changes after surgery
• Focuses on treating obesity-related health challenges through surgical intervention

Dr Ozgur Kavak is a board-certified general surgeon at Ekol International Hospitals who specialised in laparoscopic obesity treatments after completing his residency in Izmir.

• Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Exam certificate of success
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive weight loss procedures
• Former lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University specialising in surgical research
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association

The doctor specializes in managing diseases of the colon, rectum, and stomach, with proficiency in endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures. The surgical practice includes a broad range of procedures beyond obesity and metabolic surgery, providing comprehensive care for patients.

Accredited with a national board with outstanding degrees in 2005 and 2016, the doctor is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Colorectal Surgery Association, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Association. The doctor completed an M.D. and residency in General Surgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.

The doctor is a Cardiovascular surgeon with over 12 years of experience, having worked in multiple renowned medical institutions.

Graduated from Dokuz Eylul University and completed postgraduate training at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

Specializes in adult open heart surgery, peripheral arterial system surgery, varicose veins surgery, endovascular procedures, minimally invasive coronary bypass, heart valve surgery, and interventional and surgical treatments of vascular diseases.

Has numerous national and international publications and has been invited as a guest speaker at scientific meetings and conferences worldwide.

Bariatric Surgeon

Professor M Altan Kaya has performed over 1,100 surgical treatments and specialises in vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• Completed advanced postgraduate training in minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Maintains a high-volume practice performing between six and nine bariatric procedures per day
• Expertise in surgical oncology and laparoscopic techniques for metabolic conditions
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons and the Turkish Surgical Association

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a highly focused specialist in laparoscopic obesity surgery who trained under leading European bariatric experts in Belgium and France.

• Completed intensive training in gastric bypass and laparoscopy with Dr Bruno Dillemans in Belgium
• Followed advanced obesity surgery protocols under Dr Phillipe Topart and Dr Guillaume Becouarn
• Full member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric sleeve, bypass, and complex revision procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions