Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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. Atilla Akova is a general surgeon with 30 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and diabetes surgery. He is skilled in advanced bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and stomach resection.

Dr. Akova earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his general surgery training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1994. He is known for his high surgical success rates and dedication to new metabolic treatments.

Bariatric Surgeon

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

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

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

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

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.