Gastric balloon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Tülin Kendir Koçak is a gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Koçak treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, cirrhosis, and cholelithiasis. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Performs esophageal varicose band ligation and achalasia balloon dilatation.
• Expert in chromoendoscopy and gastric polyp removal via polypectomy.
• Executes percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and liver needle biopsies.
• Treats gastrointestinal bleeding using heater probe and injection techniques.

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a metabolic surgery specialist who has performed over 6,200 successful procedures at Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Holds a patent for his own invented laparoscopic surgical instrument
• Awarded the Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Recognised with multiple awards in international and national scientific competitions
• Specialises in weight-loss solutions and minimally invasive general surgery techniques

Dr. Suthipong Treeratana is a general surgeon at Rattinan Medical Center in Bangkok. He specializes in metabolic weight management and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Treeratana holds a diploma from the American Board of QA & UR. He completed training in liposuction and fat grafting in Canada.

• Member of the International Society of Dermatology Surgery.
• Holds a certificate in metabolic and weight management from the University of Sydney.
• Serves as a faculty speaker for the Cosmetic Medicine program at DPU University.
• Is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly credentialed general surgeon who established the dedicated Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• Performed over 900 surgical treatments with a focus on metabolic health
• Achieved more than 200 successful gastric reduction operations
• Awarded for pioneering surgical achievements by the Turkish SSK General Directorate
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin

Associate Professor Nadir Adnan Hacim is a skilled gastrointestinal specialist at Erdem Hospital who treats weight loss through laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in both traditional and swallowable gastric balloon procedures
• Expertise in laparoscopic anti-reflux and complex gastroenterology surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Former senior surgeon at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz serves as a senior specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on metabolic and general surgical interventions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a Doctorate in General Surgery after completing intensive specialist residency
• Teaches other surgeons as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Practises at a major university hospital with a focus on bariatric care
• Handles metabolic cases with a background in complex abdominal surgery

Professor Osman Aktas has focused on endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery since 1995, bringing heavy-duty surgical expertise to weight loss procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic techniques in Germany
• Former head of general surgery and chief physician at multiple large hospitals
• Experts in metabolism surgery to manage obesity and diabetes simultaneously
• Specialises in minimally invasive gastric and gastrointestinal procedures
• Applies oncological precision to metabolic cases for improved patient safety

Dr. Mehmet Recep Tepebasi is a general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric procedures and gastroenterology, specifically treating obesity and digestive disorders. He performs the gastric balloon procedure as a minimally invasive weight loss solution. Dr. Tepebasi manages conditions including pancreatitis, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis.

• Practices at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, a member of the Turkish Society for Quality.
• Treats patients at a facility serving 250,000 people annually across 32 departments.
• Provides medically supervised weight loss programs including nutritional coaching.
• Offers surgical care at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Certificate.

Professor Alpaslan Terzi has performed over 1,100 successful general surgery procedures and currently leads surgical care at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in General Surgery
• Completed specialist surgical training at the well-regarded İnönü University
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Successfully treated over 900 patients across various gastric and general surgical needs

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a senior bariatric specialist who sits on the editorial boards of leading international weight loss and medical device journals.

• Bariatric lead at Erdem Hospital with a focus on metabolic health
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialised in minimally invasive weight loss techniques at Marmara University
• Sits on the board for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Regulated member of the Turkey Obesity Surgery Society

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited bariatric surgeon who trained at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre for surgical excellence.

• Specialises in weight-loss procedures at Clinics United in Antalya
• Previously served at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayis University Faculty of Medicine
• Regularly attends international bariatric training programmes to use current protocols
• Focuses on safe metabolic surgery and patient support throughout the weight-loss journey

Dr Samed Gin gained high-level surgical experience at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York and now focuses on metabolic health at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Specialised in general surgery at Ege University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Trained in complex organ transplantation and abdominal procedures in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive gastric balloon insertions for weight management
• Focuses on patient safety and metabolic health within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting

Dr Jumana Baryhe is a versatile practitioner at Aesthetical Clinic who manages a broad spectrum of surgical and cosmetic procedures.

• Coordinates care for international patients seeking weight management solutions
• Focuses on delivering personalised treatment plans for metabolic health
• Works within a multi-disciplinary team at a specialist aesthetic centre
• Highly regarded by patients for providing attentive and supportive bedside care

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem has performed more than 5,000 weight loss procedures at his ISO-accredited clinic in Istanbul.

• Completed advanced hands-on bariatric training in Baltimore, USA
• Holds Masterclass certifications in laparoscopic surgery from France
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in non-surgical weight loss options including gastric balloons

Professor Ibrahim Cenk Sogukpinar focuses on managing complex weight issues and concurrent gastric conditions at Private Anadolu Hospital.

• Specialises in addressing hiatus hernias alongside weight loss procedures
• Known for a thorough surgical approach to improve long-term outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Focuses on patient safety through detailed pre-operative assessments
• Highly regarded for patient attentiveness and procedural patience