Best Bariatric Surgery Consultation Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Lotus Bariatrics in Istanbul. He has managed patient follow-ups for up to 17 years after sleeve gastrectomies. Dr. Temizgonul trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital, a high-volume center for laparoscopic surgery. He also gained surgical experience in emergency medicine at the Syrian border.

• Operates at Lotus Bariatrics, which maintains a 95% success rate for obesity treatment.
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and stomach stapling procedures.
• Maintains an active role in medical research with several published articles.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Hasan Erdem is an Associate Professor specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery in Istanbul. He has performed over 5,000 weight loss procedures at his ISO-accredited clinic. Dr. Erdem uses laparoscopic techniques for gastric sleeve and bypass operations. He previously served as chief assistant in General Surgery at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Completed bariatric surgery training at institutions in the USA and France.
• Treats obesity using both surgical and non-surgical methods like stomach Botox.
• Winner of academic recognition as an Associate Professor of Metabolic Conditions.

Dr. Ibrahim Cenk Sogukpinar is a general surgeon at Private Anadolu Hospital in Eskisehir. He specializes in gastric band surgery and obesity management. Dr. Sogukpinar treats weight loss patients using surgical and non-surgical methods. He also repairs hiatus hernias during bariatric procedures.

• Performs gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric balloon placements.
• Practices at Private Anadolu Hospital, a facility with 60+ beds.
• Treats patients with chronic obesity.

The doctor is a highly accomplished surgeon with credentials from Erciyes and Fırat Universities. With experience from Sevgi and Dünyam Hospitals, the doctor has achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam. The doctor has published numerous national scientific publications and specializes in General Surgery, with a focus on conditions such as Gluteal Abscess, Breast Cancer, Polyps, Reflux, and Colon Cancer.

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.