Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

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.

Dr. Samed Gin is a general surgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He completed a fellowship in liver and kidney transplantation in the USA. Dr. Gin focuses on bariatric procedures and complex abdominal surgery. He trained at Ege University, a top medical institution in Turkey.

• Completed a transplantation observership at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
• Performs gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon placements.
• Specializes in weight loss surgery and post-bariatric plastic surgery.
• Works at an ISO-certified facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Erdem Can Yardimci is a bariatric surgeon who underwent rigorous surgical training at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital within a specialised organ transplant clinic
• Maintains accreditation in metabolic and bariatric surgery for weight-loss procedures
• Completed extensive medical schooling at 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Attends international bariatric conferences to use the latest obesity surgery methods
• Currently leads weight-loss surgical cases at Clinics United in Antalya

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a specialist training officer who helped pioneer laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgery protocols currently used in Turkey.

• Performs endoscopic and laparoscopic weight loss procedures including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician of Oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Faculty member at Nişantaşı University where he teaches future surgical specialists
• Specialised in gastroenterology and general surgery at Okmeydanı's prestigious training centre

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

Dr. Cenan Oktay is a general surgeon at Asyaesthetic Clinic in Istanbul. He is the first doctor in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Oktay specialises in weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. He practices at a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Completed surgical training at Heidelberg University in Germany.
• Certified in surgical gastroenterology endoscopy by Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• Uses endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric botox for obesity treatment.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Medical Association accreditation.

Professor Mehdi D is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Clinic Wise who focuses on tailored weight loss solutions for complex patient cases.

• Specialises in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures
• Focuses on revisional surgeries for patients needing follow-up care
• Uses a patient-centred approach to customise every surgical plan
• Expertise includes managing obesity-related health challenges through surgical intervention
• Provides intensive post-operative education to support sustainable lifestyle changes

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.

Dr Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly skilled General Surgery Specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with over two decades of surgical experience. He focuses on metabolic and obesity surgery, using minimally invasive methods to help patients achieve weight goals.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder and hernia repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, ensuring high standards of care
• Proficient in diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy for thorough patient screening
• Skilled in complex gastrointestinal surgery, including colorectal and reflux procedures

Professor M Altan Kaya trained at elite centres in Germany and France to master minimally invasive surgical techniques for obesity treatment.

• Completed advanced training at the IRCAD France and Ethicon Hamburg centres
• Focuses on keyhole and endoscopic methods that reduce recovery time
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Former student at the prestigious Ankara University School of Medicine
• Practices at Risus Clinic Istanbul using modern gastric reduction methods